Beginner Cooking Classes in San Diego
In a stress-free and fun environment, gourmet chefs will inspire and delight you with a selection of succulent cuisine from around the world. Whether you have always dreamed of creating authentic Mexican tacos or want to surprise your guests with Belgian waffles made from scratch, there is no shortage of exciting dishes to explore. Book one of these San Diego beginner cooking classes today!
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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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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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Classic Italian Dining
$129
Cooking Class
$129
From starters to dessert, this charming collection of Italian dishes is a meal worth creating. There's a selection of hearty Italian specialties waiting for you in this exciting interactive cooking class. Chef Fabio enters the kitchen to share wisdom and demonstrate how to create your own fabulous Old World...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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A Twist on Indian Favorites
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Put a non-traditional spin on classic Indian dishes with Chef Rachel as your guide. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Adina will teach you a handful of non-traditional recipes for the classic and traditional Indian food you know and love, along with smart cooking techniques along the way.
You'll begin with...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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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 San Diego area
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Vegetarian Taste of Thailand
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly menu inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. Thai cuisine presents an ideal canvas for making vegetarian dishes with a bold, satisfying twist. Let Chef Krong be your guide through this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to create Thai menu items that skip the meat...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Mediterranean Recipes Made Simple in San Diego
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean cuisine. Explore the fundamentals of Mediterranean cuisine with Chef Patti as you prepare a refined four-course menu highlighting balance, freshness and flavor. Gain hands-on practice in crafting classic dishes while perfecting knife skills, seasoning and plating...
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Chef Patti
Serving the San Diego area
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Sweet and Savory Gluten Free Baking
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to bake a wholesome three-course vegetarian dinner and dessert without the gluten. Using fresh, seasonal and non-GMO ingredients, Chef Stacy will help you take your baking skills to the next level in this gluten-free and vegetarian hands-on baking class. You’ll learn how to balance texture, flavor and...
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Chef Stacy D.
Serving the San Diego area
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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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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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Magical Mediterranean Menu
$115
Cooking Class
$115
The sunshine flavors of this beloved region are within reach in these stunning selections. Bring a touch of gourmet goodness to your dining lineup with this hands-on cooking class from Chef Fabio. You'll make Mediterranean favorites representing the best of European cuisine in a singular spread brimming with fresh...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Fundamental Dessert Techniques
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Explore the art of making elevated, individually portioned desserts with Chef Rachel. In this dessert-focused cooking class, you'll learn the foundational techniques behind three classic sweet treats. Chef Adina will guide you while balancing delicate flavors to enhance silky panna cotta, smooth crème brûlée and...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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