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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Classic Pasta for Kids
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Chef Jordan will teach kids all about pasta-making foundations in this fun class. In this interactive cooking class designed for kids, the chef will teach fundamental kitchen skills, including the art of pasta making, while creating a classic spaghetti dinner.
The kids will first bake crunchy and cheesy garlic...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Nourishing Gourmet Dishes
$85
Cooking Class
$85
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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Mother's Day
Italian Specialties
$125
Cooking Class
$125
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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Time For Some Madeleines
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make delicious Madeleines like a professional with fresh ingredients. Join a French Madeleine cooking class and let the skilled chefs show you the magical world of French desserts. You will get hands-on practice with the best and freshest ingredients to make the classic French sweet treat. Bring a taste of a Parisian...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mother's Day
Handmade Custom Pizza 101
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Delight in the process of making pizza completely from scratch. Settle in for the labor of love that is homemade pizza. With guidance from Chef Aaron, you will craft a balanced, Italian-inspired meal with pizza as the centerpiece.
Begin by layering heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella with basil and balsamic reduction...
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Chef Aaron
Serving the San Diego area
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Mother's Day
Foundations of French Pastry
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn and practice the foundational techniques of classic French pastry with Chef Laura. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Laura will teach you traditional lessons from the art of French pastry. You will explore a variety of basic skills, from preparing flaky pastry dough to pâte à choux, the base dough for...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Mother's Day
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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Mother's Day
Time for Brunch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore the bountiful world of brunch and learn how to cook your favorite dishes Start your day off with a delicious and bountiful brunch feast with this brunch cooking class. In this fun and interactive class led by a gourmet chef, you'll be taught how to use the freshest ingredients and flavors to create a brunch...
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Chef ShaSha
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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Mother's Day
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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Mother's Day
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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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.