Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach, CA
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 TRAVELS TO YOU
Thanksgiving
Italian Fare: Under Venus's Spell
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Experience a romantic cooking session, crafting aphrodisiac-infused Italian dishes with your partner. Celebrate any romantic occasion with a cooking class featuring a menu encompassing a variety of aphrodisiac foods inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. In this intimate culinary session, couples...
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Chef Patti
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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New Year
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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Verified Chef
Chef Marty
San Diego (Mid-City)
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Practical Chocolate Dessert Recipes That Work
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Delight in crafting chocolate creations that wow the senses. In this decadent cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego), Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you in making rich espresso-infused chocolate truffles, honeycomb dipped in smooth dark chocolate and a show-stopping chocolate soufflé....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Thanksgiving
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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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Christmas
Handmade Italian Pizza
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft authentic Italian pizza in this immersive cooking class. Discover the art of Italian pizza-making in this hands-on cooking class. Learn artisan pizza-making tips from five-star Chef Patti, such as kneading dough and making fresh homemade pesto.
Start with an appetizer of seasonal Caprese skewers followed by...
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Verified Chef
Chef Patti
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Thanksgiving
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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Korean Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn tips for recreating classic Korean flavors at home. This interactive cooking class highlights traditional techniques for creating signature Korean dishes. Learn how to emulate the distinct flavors and textures of Korean cuisine in a selection of popular dishes such as chewy rice cakes and lettuce wraps stuffed...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Christmas
Mediterranean Table
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Discover classic Mediterranean cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. Embark on a culinary cruise through the Mediterranean in this unique cooking class. Join Chef Patti in this engaging class that is sure to be exciting and delicious.
Cook your way through a four-course meal starting with a seasonal take on...
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Chef Patti
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Cooking With Mushrooms
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Explore the world of mushrooms, and their positive impact on your health, with Chef Jordan. Join Chef Jordan to learn about the many health and wellness benefits of mushrooms, which contain antioxidants, among other compounds, that can help to remove damaging free radicals from your body.
Start out with a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Discovering Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore unique ingredients and methods from across Italy in this hands-on lesson. This immersive cooking class showcases the diversity of Italian cuisine. Using regional ingredients such as cavatappi and robust pecorino, a world-class chef teaches you to craft a vibrant Italian menu. Practice knife skills while...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Holiday
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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New Year
Plant-Based Farm to Fork
$169
Cooking Class
$169
Learn how to prepare exquisite plant-based meals, and discover the health benefits within. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jordan has prepared an incredible four-course, plant-based menu for you to create using herbs, vegetables, citrus and produce from his very own culinary garden.
As you work your way...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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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.