Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Best Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach for your next culinary journey
Perhaps the only factor that matches the majestic views of the ocean is the extraordinary variety of eateries that one may find in La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Now you have the opportunity to prepare cuisine from around the world with expert chefs that are passionate about their craft. Discover your inner chef by booking one of many incredible cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach to ensure your seat at the chef’s table!
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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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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Pasta La Vista
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to making homemade pasta. Figure out the craft of homemade pasta and why it's worth the effort in this hands-on cooking class. You will learn essential pasta techniques—from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli. We’ll simmer a hearty Bolognese, put together...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Flavors of Argentina
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover the flavors of Argentina with Chef Laura as you prepare three unique dishes. With Mediterranean and Spanish influences, Argentinian cuisine contains a variety of fresh and complex flavors to discover. Explore Argentinian-inspired cuisine with Chef Laura as she teaches you how to prepare three authentic...
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Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE
Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grill up Flavors of the Coast and Countryside in an Epicurean Escape. Explore new twists in this cooking class working with classic pairing. Here you’ll learn techniques for creating a surf and turf dinner using ingredients from land and sea. We’ll show you how to grill a juicy steak and make delectable crab...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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Dim Sum Oasis
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make delicious dumplings and steamed buns like a true chef. Make the best of this hands-on cooking class, where you’ll practice the steps for making two types of dumplings—from forming and folding to pleating and steaming. Then, your chef instructor will teach you how to create tasty, fluffy steamed buns filled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Kids' Pasta-Making 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The kids will learn how to make authentic handmade pasta in this entertaining cooking class. Explore the art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Chef ShaSha will guide you by using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques to make a handful of kids' favorite dishes.
Begin by preparing colorful...
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Verified Chef
Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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CHEF’S PLACE
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.
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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Cuisine Française Exquise - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elegant Evenings with exquisite French dining. Experience the delicacies of coastal France in this cooking class that doubles as a romantic date night! You and your partner will learn techniques for properly searing scallops and achieving a super-creamy risotto. To finish, you’ll use cherries to make a baked French...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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OTHER EXPERIENCES in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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.