Beginner Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Discover your cooking feet and learn to prepare simple, delectable and healthful cuisine. Even if you know nothing about cooking, you will be astonished at the variety of dishes you will have the opportunity to explore with an experienced gourmet chef. With beginner cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach, you can recreate your newly-learned creations at home and impress friends and family at every occasion. Be sure to book today!
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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.
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Taste the Essence of New Orleans
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover New Orleans flavors, from popcorn shrimp to gumbo and indulgent bananas foster dessert. Dive into the flavors of New Orleans with a hands-on cooking class. Prepare crispy popcorn shrimp with bloody mary aioli, bursting with bold flavors. Create a rich and savory chicken and sausage gumbo, a southern staple....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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 La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Master Wine Country Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the art of crafting exquisite wine country dishes with fresh, vibrant ingredients. Immerse yourself in a cooking class that captures the vibrant flavors of wine country cuisine. Learn to prepare Fillet with Red Wine and Shallot Sauce, accompanied by a Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Authentic Italian Pasta Making
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Join Chef Jordan in handcrafting a three-course authentic Italian meal from start to finish. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jordan will lead you on a journey through some of the most simple, yet awe-inspiring Italian classics — including fresh, homemade pasta.
You will begin with a refreshing Caprese salad...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Thai Cuisine Fundamentals
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Join Chef Jordan on an immersive culinary tour of Thailand! Cuisine in Thailand is the result of influences primarily from India and China, and is popular internationally for its unique range of flavor profiles that cater to a variety of preferences. Drawing heavily upon fresh ingredients from the earth, it has...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Crafting Irresistible French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to bake croissants, from savory bacon delights to rich chocolate almond pastries. Immerse yourself in the art of French baking with a hands-on cooking class. Master the technique of crafting buttery croissant dough from scratch, the foundation of every perfect pastry. Create savory bacon and gruyère croissants,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Global Bread Baking Secrets
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Learn how to bake three essential breads, including pita, rye and banana. Knead, bake and taste your way through this hands-on bread-making cooking class, perfect for home bakers of all levels. Led by an esteemed baker Chef Jordan, you’ll prepare three sweet and savory bread recipes to create a cozy...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Savor Classic Italian American Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make timeless Italian American dishes, from chicken Milanese to chocolate espresso budino. Immerse yourself in a cooking class focused on Italian American comfort food classics. Master the art of preparing crispy chicken milanese, paired with a refreshing arugula salad dressed in lemon-parmesan goodness....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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From Homemade Bagels to Brunch
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Master the art of bagel making with a delicious brunch menu featuring these breakfast sandwiches. Wake up your weekend with this deliciously satisfying brunch cooking class. Guided by a top-rated Chef Jordan, you’ll prepare a three-course meal, learning how to make chewy, golden homemade bagels from scratch for...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Essential Heat Control Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Gain confidence handling high temperatures during cooking. Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks with a poached...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Discover Italy’s Flavorful Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian cuisine, from rosemary grilled chicken to zesty lemon polenta cake perfection. Delve into the rich flavors of Italy with a hands-on cooking class. Unlock the secrets of rosemary grilled chicken under a brick, creating a crispy, juicy masterpiece. Prepare a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto, bursting...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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