Cooking Class - Vibrant Holiday Tamales

What You’ll Do

Create authentic tamales and celebrate the season in style.

Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a holiday-inspired cooking class celebrating the tradition of tamales. You’ll prepare fresh masa and fill it with classic flavors such as shredded pork with green mole and cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla sauce. Pair your creations with a refreshing glass of horchata for the ultimate festive touch. This cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) is equal parts fun and delicious, offering a hands-on way to celebrate Mexican flavors this holiday season.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Adult, Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Michael is a classically trained chef with over 25 years of diverse culinary experience, including formal training at a Le Cordon Bleu affiliate in Chicago. His impressive career spans work in restaurants, private chef roles for athletes and celebrities and extensive time cooking across North America on yachts and sport fishing vessels. Outside the kitchen, Chef Michael enjoys family time and road trips through Baja California, bringing a rich background and vibrant personality to each cooking class he teaches.

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What You’ll Do

Create authentic tamales and celebrate the season in style.

Join Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs in Carlsbad (San Diego) for a holiday-inspired cooking class celebrating the tradition of tamales. You’ll prepare fresh masa and fill it with classic flavors such as shredded pork with green mole and cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla sauce. Pair your creations with a refreshing glass of horchata for the ultimate festive touch. This cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) is equal parts fun and delicious, offering a hands-on way to celebrate Mexican flavors this holiday season.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Adult, Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
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JEANETTE

JEANETTE

16 Dec 2025

Tamales, pork and green chile, and red, vegetable.
Joanne

Joanne

15 Dec 2025

The instructor and staff were excellent. However I did not enjoy the non traditional tamales. Nor did I receive the recipes. I at least wanted the masa recipe.
Teresa

Teresa

15 Dec 2025

Tamale I