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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CHEF’S PLACE
Luxe French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a luxurious, unforgettable evening filled with French elegance and love in your kitchen. This cooking class is perfect for a luxuriously romantic date night. Learn how to prepare exquisite French dishes, including seared scallops with champagne beurre blanc and decadent pommes anna. As you cook together, the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Romance Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook together with flavors that bring romance and intimacy into your kitchen. This romantic French cooking class is perfect for date night. Learn to create a decadent porcini-crusted steak with a rich béarnaise sauce, paired with a fresh spinach and beet salad. Delight in perfectly sautéed green beans with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Artisanal Handcrafted Bread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the joy of baking artisanal bread with simple, foolproof techniques. This cooking class is perfect for bread enthusiasts looking to master artisanal baking techniques. Learn the secrets behind crafting aromatic, golden focaccia, rustic loaves with a crisp crust and homemade salted butter to complement your...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Kids Cooking Series
3-Day Kids Holiday Baking Adventure
$199
Cooking Class
$199
Your child will explore fun holiday baking techniques while gaining confidence in the kitchen. This 3-day cooking class is perfect for kids who love the holidays and baking! Your child will spend three fun-filled days creating holiday treats, from cookies to festive bread, while learning valuable kitchen skills....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Flavor 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to infuse flavor into every bite with tips from an expert chef. In this flavor-forward cooking class, you’ll practice time-honored techniques to enhance classic dishes. Boost an average chicken with fragrant garlic, then elevate mashed potatoes with browned butter. Your instructor will show you how lemon...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Italian Essentials - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn traditional Italian methods to create crowd-pleasing family favorites. This hands-on cooking class designed for all skill levels invites everyone into the kitchen to create delicious food and fond memories. Your instructor shares classic methods for forming and cutting fresh pasta for creamy alfredo. Then,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Timeless Bundt Bakes
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Discover the versatility and elegance of a classic bundt pan. This baking-focused cooking class elevates your culinary skills from making doughs to creating finishing glazes. Using the signature bundt shape, you’ll craft scrumptious desserts with tips from a world-class chef. From apple cinnamon mini bundts with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Classic Persian Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the signature flavors and textures of Persian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class highlights traditional ingredients and techniques from the Persian kitchen with a vibrant menu of classic dishes. Guided by the chef, you’ll prepare shirazi, a bright cucumber and tomato salad, then achieve the essential...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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A Signature French Spread
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make quintessential dishes from French cuisine. This interactive cooking class highlights classic techniques behind some of France’s most iconic dishes. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll elevate your kitchen skills while making sauce and vinaigrette, pan-roasting tender chicken and developing the rich...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Comforting French Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a cozy French menu featuring classic techniques. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef instructor shares classical methods from French cuisine. Learn to elevate roasted chicken with aromatics like herbs, leeks and bacon. Then, prepare ultra-creamy pommes aligot complemented by a fresh salade verte. For...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Kids Cooking Series
Festive Pastry Gnomes – Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Transform French pastry into colorful wintry characters. In this seasonal cooking class designed for all ages, you’ll practice fundamental pastry skills while getting creative in the kitchen. Your chef instructor will teach you to prepare choux pastry to make classic cream puffs, along with a textured craquelin...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Italian Seafood Soirée - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Share a luxurious seafood spread inspired by coastal Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class showcases the versatility and diverse flavors of seafood infused with Italian flair. An expert chef teaches techniques for selecting, cleaning and preparing fresh seafood for a variety of dishes from vibrant cioppino to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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