Holiday Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Don’t get caught struggling in the kitchen until the last minute. Instead, feel your best this holiday season and impress your guests. Learn how to conquer your holiday dinner like a champion and get inspiration from the absolute best. Local chefs are experts at preparing professional meal plans and beautiful gourmet spreads. Join one of the many downtown San Diego holiday cooking classes today and learn easy, quick steps for a stress-free holiday gathering.
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Classic Pasta for Kids
$135
Cooking Class
$135
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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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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Gourmet First Class Fare
$139
Cooking Class
$139
This high-flying class introduces you to a series of special selections from elegant airline menus. Let Chef Krong teach you how to create first-class selections from the very best of gourmet airline cuisine in this fun cooking class. No ticket bookings, seat assignments or passports necessary to enjoy these savory...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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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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French and Italian Fusion
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Laura will show you how to get the most out of cooking with wine. French and Italian cuisine rely heavily on wine for cooking. Whether for deglazing a pan to make a sauce, simmering for hours to add flavor or a splash over fruit, wine is central to southern European fare.
The class starts with an asparagus...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Classic Italian Desserts
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make an delectable assortment of customizable Italian desserts. This cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to make popular Italian desserts. Prepare these treats like a pro and customize your sweet creations with Chef ShaSha’s expert guidance.
First, you'll whip up creamy and rich...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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Classic Regional Mediterranean Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Embark on a culinary expedition to the Mediterranean by creating well-loved dishes. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Nicholas will take you from Greece to Spain in just a few bites. You'll learn the right techniques and use the best ingredients to create traditional Mediterranean recipes.
Start your journey...
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Chef Nicholas
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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Mastery of Homemade Tarts
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make elegant and innovative tarts and pastry creations with Chef Rachel. In this hands-on baking class, the chef will focus on the nuances of preparing vibrant tarts and elegant adornments. Chef Adina will teach you how to make enchanting apple cinnamon roses filled with cream cheese followed by two...
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Chef Adina
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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Outdoor Grilling Class
Outdoor Farm-to-Table Feast
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to grill a farm-to-table feast infused with island vibes in Chef Jordan's backyard. In this outdoor hands-on grilling class with Chef Jordan, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course menu that fuses farm-to-table Californian cuisine with a touch of island flavor and flair.
Some of the recipes...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Vegetarian Taste of Thailand
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly menu inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. Thai cuisine presents an ideal canvas for making vegetarian dishes with a bold, satisfying twist. Let Chef Krong be your guide through this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to create Thai menu items that skip the meat...
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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.