Beginner Cooking Classes in San Diego, CA

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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Holiday
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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New Year
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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Thanksgiving
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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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 San Diego area
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Holiday
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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Holiday
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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New Year
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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New Year
Thai Cooking 101
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the basics of Thai cooking with some of Thailand's most popular dishes. Chef Krong teaches you some of the basic fundamentals to Thai food in this hands-on cooking class. With a menu featuring some of the most well-loved Thai dishes, this interactive experience introduces the unique flavors and techniques that...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Timeless Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how tried-and-true cookware elevates Italian classics. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll use a cast iron skillet to create a rustic Italian twist on traditional surf and turf. With tips from the chef, you’ll prepare juicy seared steak and develop a creamy seafood risotto. For dessert, use your cast...
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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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New Year
Provençal French Cuisine
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Discover classic French techniques with this regional menu inspired by the south of France. In this interactive cooking class, you'll join Chef Adina for an exploration of French cuisine highlighting the region of Provence. This rustic meal elevates classic ingredients with a traditional style of French cooking....
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Bake Traditional Tarts and Pies for the Harvest Season
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover baking joy through autumn pies and festive tarts. Bake your way through fall favorites in this pie and tart cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). With help from Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll make classic apple cranberry pie with a lattice top, a smooth chocolate-hazelnut tart...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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