Cooking Classes in San Diego
Best Cooking Classes in San Diego for your next culinary journey

There are many reasons why they call it America’s Finest City, not least of which is the line-up of delicious cooking classes in San Diego. Indeed, whether you’re in Carlsbad & Oceanside, Downtown, East San Diego or La Jolla & Pacific Beach, there are lots of culinary classes in San Diego nearby with which to satisfy your curiosity for cuisine. Are you in the mood to make fresh sushi? How about Italian pasta or French bistro-style dishes? Under the guidance of a world-class local chef, it’s all possible. No experience is required, just a love of great food and the desire to learn to cook it. If that sounds like you, then be sure to sign up for cooking courses in San Diego today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
The French Brasserie Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Nourish yourself with a meal reminiscent of your favorite brasserie in Paris or at home. If you've been looking to recreate the dishes at your favorite French restaurant in the comfort of your own kitchen, this cooking class is the place to start. You will make a juicy strip steak with a whole grain mustard sauce,...
Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Exquisite Spanish Fare
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Delight in bold flavors and creative dishes from Spain! Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain in this exciting cooking class with Chef Adina. This exquisite menu has been curated for you to indulge in delightful European tastes.
Start with tartaletas de puerro—delicate leek tartlets to set the tone for an...
Verified Chef
Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Handmade Custom Pizza 101
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Aaron
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Nourishing Gourmet Dishes
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Healthy eating is far from boring with fine dining techniques from an expert chef. In this skill-driven cooking class, Chef Perez shares tips for elevating fresh, seasonal ingredients into a showstopping meal. With each dish, you’ll master restaurant-style methods like blending soups and purées, searing proteins...
Verified Chef
Chef Perez
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Sushi-Centered Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to craft and roll fresh, flavorful sushi rolls in this Asian inspired cooking class. Rolling sushi sometimes feels intimidating, but in this cooking class, you'll feel at ease with this process. This hands-on workshop is led by an experienced Chef Krong covering everything from selecting the freshest ingredients...
Verified Chef
Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF’S PLACE
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Marty
San Diego (Mid-City)
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Southeast Asia Culinary Expedition
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore ingredients from the Philippines, Thailand, Japan and China in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Nicholas will be your guide in this culinary expedition to Southeast Asia where you'll learn how to create staple dishes from each country of the region, exploring a range of flavors from spicy to sweet.
You'll...
Verified Chef
Chef Nicholas
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR 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.
Some of the recipes...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in San Diego
06/23/2025
Thank you Chef Sha Sha! We had a fabulous experience!
Chef Sha Sha came to my house to teach us ladies how to make Bruschetta, Cannoli, and ravioli with tomato sauce (yum!!) from scratch. This was a birthday shindig. There were 5 of us. I have a small kitchen, but she was flexible with the workflow and made it happen. She stayed over the scheduled 3hr time because she took her time with each of us on the pasta machine. She's very patient, thorough, attention to detail, and ensured each of us was hands. She even quizzed us throughout. :) Chef explained the whys, the hows, the don'ts, and suggested options and alternatives. She is so personable and pleasant; good times! It really was a fun and unique experience. Our food came out picture perfect and sooo tasty! We highly recommend Chef Sha Sha for any cooking lessons.
03/07/2025
02/15/2025
01/24/2025
We had ShaSha over to our home to teach my daughter and her friend how to make fresh homemade pasta and panna cotta. The girls loved learning the tips and tricks ShaSha included with her lessons that I know they will remember as they venture onto cooking for from-scratch dishes. ShaSha was lovely and personable and we'd definitely work with her again. And we can't forget the food - so incredible delicious!

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