Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Best Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego for your next culinary journey

Discover the techniques to cook incredible meals in an assortment of cooking classes in Downtown San Diego. San Diego is only a hop-skip away from the beautiful ocean, full of fresh seafood. Take this freshness to your plate with the help of skilled chefs. Not in the mood for seafood? There's so much more, from egg dishes to Southern comfort food, sushi, steaks and the list goes on. There is something for every palate. Book now.
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Exquisite Spanish Fare
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Delight in bold flavors and creative dishes from Spain! Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain in this exciting cooking class with Chef Adina. This exquisite menu has been curated for you to indulge in delightful European tastes.
Start with tartaletas de puerro—delicate leek tartlets to set the tone for an...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Healthy Fusion Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Craft flavorful, easy-to-master dishes using fresh ingredients and classic techniques. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class and learn to create a simple yet elegant meal featuring bold flavors. You'll explore how to combine fresh, seasonal ingredients with time-honored techniques to craft a...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Nourishing Gourmet Dishes
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Healthy eating is far from boring with fine dining techniques from an expert chef. In this skill-driven cooking class, Chef Perez shares tips for elevating fresh, seasonal ingredients into a showstopping meal. With each dish, you’ll master restaurant-style methods like blending soups and purées, searing proteins...
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Chef Perez
Serving the San Diego area
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Classic Italian Pasta Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover techniques for perfect pasta paired with flavorful sides and dessert. This hands-on cooking class guides you through making fresh pasta and a savory Bolognese sauce from scratch. You’ll prepare roasted broccoli with shaved Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing for a crisp side, then finish with olive oil...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Italian Specialties
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Give your dining options an Old World spin with this sensational Italian spread. Bring authentic Italian flavor home with the help of Chef Fabio in this deluxe cooking class filled with a fine array of regional creations. It's your chance to learn time-honored techniques for turning out delicious dishes you'll be...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Contemporary Handmade Italian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Jarrett guides you through the formation of fresh agnolotti pasta using simple methods. Discover classic Italian recipes in this exciting hands-on cooking class where Chef Jarrett will teach you a variety of culinary techniques with handmade pasta taking center stage.
Start by crafting a sweet fig and burrata...
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Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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Southeast Asia Culinary Expedition
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore ingredients from the Philippines, Thailand, Japan and China in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Nicholas will be your guide in this culinary expedition to Southeast Asia where you'll learn how to create staple dishes from each country of the region, exploring a range of flavors from spicy to sweet.
You'll...
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Chef Nicholas
Serving the San Diego area
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Pasta Fresca
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch with Chef Marty. Unlock the secrets to preparing authentic homemade Italian cuisine from Chef Marty's hometown of Tuscany! In this hands-on pasta-making class, you'll lean on Chef Marty's years of culinary expertise as you learn all the techniques and tricks you need to make...
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Chef Marty
San Diego (Mid-City)
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Sushi-Centered Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to craft and roll fresh, flavorful sushi rolls in this Asian inspired cooking class. Rolling sushi sometimes feels intimidating, but in this cooking class, you'll feel at ease with this process. This hands-on workshop is led by an experienced Chef Krong covering everything from selecting the freshest ingredients...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Classic Italian Dining
$85
Cooking Class
$85
From starters to dessert, this charming collection of Italian dishes is a meal worth creating. There's a selection of hearty Italian specialties waiting for you in this exciting interactive cooking class. Chef Fabio enters the kitchen to share wisdom and demonstrate how to create your own fabulous Old World...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Italian Cast Iron Pizza
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Have fun cooking pizza in a cast iron pan, along with crafting other Italian favorites. In this interactive cooking class, let Chef Jarrett teach you all about the spectacular world of creating pizza completely from scratch, a simple yet impressive feat you can share with family and friends.
Start your journey with...
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Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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Flavors of the Yucatán
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore traditional ingredients and techniques from the Yucatán region of Mexico. This hands-on cooking class immerses you in the vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine. Featuring signature dishes from the Yucatán, you’ll learn new skills while experiencing a taste of the region.
Guided by Chef Perez, begin...
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Chef Perez
Serving the San Diego area
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