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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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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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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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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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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Teens Cooking Series
Explore Global Tastes - Teens' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
A week of exciting cooking challenges where teens develop essential kitchen techniques and creativity. Prepare your teen for a meaningful journey in this cooking class. They will get creative by making a menu from scratch while learning advanced techniques and safety skills from a top-rated chef. Teens will learn to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Refreshing Thai
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in classic Thai dishes with a seasonal twist! Escape to Thailand with a vibrant summer meal in this refreshing cooking class! An expert chef will take you through a menu featuring chicken satay, lime and brown sugar glazed salmon, a green mango and cucumber salad, fragrant ginger jasmine rice and a citrusy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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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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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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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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French Bistro Evening - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in fresh flavors from the French countryside. Enjoy a romantic evening inspired by French bistro traditions in this fun cooking class. Learn from five-star chefs how to make roasted chicken Provençal with lemon and herbs, a homemade tomato and goat cheese tart and a fresh green bean salad with Champagne...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Covid-19 Precautions
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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.