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
Vibrant Caribbean Island Flavors - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bring Caribbean-inspired dishes to life in this interactive cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). With guidance from Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll grill jerk chicken, toss a fresh avocado salad with guava lime vinaigrette and fry tostones served with garlic mojo sauce. End the evening with coconut flan...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Vibrant Italian Outdoor Dining
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build a flavorful outdoor menu in this cooking class while practicing grilling and baking basics. Cook a bright seasonal menu in this interactive cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). With guidance from Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll grill salmon, prepare a lemony farro salad and assemble zucchini...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Authentic French Chicken
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn French summer techniques in this cooking class while preparing seasonal dishes. Cook a seasonal French menu in this hands-on cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Prepare pan-roasted chicken with summer ratatouille, Dijon-roasted new potatoes and classic salad Lyonnaise. Finish with a raspberry-lemon soufflé...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Cook Perfect Smash Burgers
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Practice smash burger cooking in this cooking class while improving timing and seasoning. Learn the techniques behind a great smash burger in this fun cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll prepare homemade buns, brisket smash burgers with caramelized onions and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Teens Cooking Series
5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Cultural Cooking Adventures
$389
Cooking Class
$389
Give your teen five days of international cooking in this hands-on cooking series. Explore international cuisine in this fun cooking series in Carlsbad (San Diego) for teens ready to level up their cooking skills. Over five days, students will cook recipes like birria tacos, handmade tortellini, fish and chips and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Bonding Over Sushi
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Sushi-loving squads are sure to love facing off in this deliciously-competitive team bonding experience Looking for a team-building activity that’s as tasty as it is engaging? Led by a renowned chef, this sushi making class will teach your group all they need to know to make their favorite rolls.
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Chef Krong
Vista
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Group Fiesta Feast
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Strengthen bonds in this fiesta-themed and competitive culinary class for groups. Ready to sharpen your team’s creative and culinary skills with a food-forward team building activity? With help from a renowned chef, this class allows any group to learn to create fiesta-style snacks like gourmet guacamole,...
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Chef Donna
Vista
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Refined Italian Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Immerse yourself in the refined simplicity of classic Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class shines the spotlight on enduring comfort classics from the Italian kitchen. Chef Perez teaches timeless methods for preparing traditional recipes from scratch including handmade pasta, creamy sauces and dressings and an...
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Chef Perez
Serving the San Diego area
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Favorites From Thai Cuisine
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Embrace the popular flavors of Thai cuisine during this authentic culinary experience. Chef Supranee grew up in Thailand surrounded by a culinary-crafty family, soaking up the histories and flavors of Thai cuisine and this cooking class is the perfect opportunity to soak up some of the Chef's unique expertise....
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Chef Supranee
San Diego (La Jolla)
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Great for Groups of 12-20
Forged by Food
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Give the board the chop for the day with this practical cooking lesson. Instead of trying to raise spirits in the office, why not immerse your crew in the kitchen with this chef-led team building activity? With a renowned local chef leading the session, your team will have to focus on key workplace skills....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Mother's Day Favorite
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...
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Chef Aaron
Serving the San Diego area
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Mother's Day Favorite
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.
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Chef Nicholas
Serving the San Diego area
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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