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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Great for Groups of 12-20
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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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
CHEF’S PLACE
Luxury Experience
Californian Cuisine at a Winery
$189
Cooking Class
$189
Learn the fundaments of fresh, seasonal Californian cuisine while sampling wines during this cooking class at a local winery. Learn how to make your own Michelin star-worthy menu when you take this cooking class led by Chef Jordan. You will enjoy an evening at a local vineyard during this private experience....
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Chef Jordan W.
Ramona
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Handmade Gnocchi
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a gorgeous Italian meal as you prepare succulent gnocchi from scratch with Chef Max. In this cooking class, Chef Max draws from his Italian upbringing to teach you how to make classic Italian dishes from scratch. You'll explore traditional flavors and learn time-honored techniques along the way.
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Chef Max
San Diego (East Village)
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Cooking Under Pressure
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Take the fear out of this retro kitchen appliance and put it to work. Is your pressure cooker still in its box, hidden in a cupboard, gathering dust? Is the fear of it exploding hot food all over your kitchen compelling you to give it away? Not to worry, Chef Stacy will hold your hand as she extolls the genius of this...
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Chef Stacy D.
Serving the San Diego area
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Dream Team Dumplings
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
Discover a tastier type of team bonding in this creative, competitive and dedicated-to-dumplings cooking class. Foodie teams who enjoy a challenge are sure to love this dedicated dumpling making team building activity. In fact, any group is sure to have a blast while learning from a renowned chef how to make, roll and...
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Chef Krong
Vista
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Pop-up Class
Luxury Experience
Pasta-Centered Group Challenge
$85
Team Building Activity
$85
A hands-on Italian pasta competition perfect for team bonding and flavorful fun. Bring your crew together for a high-energy team building activity that doubles as a friendly culinary competition. In this immersive experience, your group will go head-to-head to craft the best handmade Italian pasta dish from scratch....
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Chef Donna
Vista
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Flavors of the Yucatán
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore traditional ingredients and techniques from the Yucatán region of Mexico. This hands-on cooking class immerses you in the vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine. Featuring signature dishes from the Yucatán, you’ll learn new skills while experiencing a taste of the region.
Guided by Chef Perez, begin...
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Chef Perez
Serving the San Diego area
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Delectable Chinese Dishes
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create a mouthwatering menu of your favorite Chinese dishes during this hands on class. This cooking class, led by the talented Chef Supranee is a celebration of your favorite Chinese dishes. Chef Supranee grew up in Thailand surrounded by a family of chefs, exploring the colorful cuisines of Thailand and China. Chef...
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Chef Supranee
San Diego (La Jolla)
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The Art of Sushi Classics
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Transform fresh fish and vegetables into sushi works of art. If you've ever been mesmerized watching a sushi chef craft fresh, colorful rolls, then you'll love mastering the art of sushi-making with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Aaron.
With the right equipment and a selection of fresh fish, you'll be...
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Chef Aaron
Serving the San Diego area
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Essential Handmade Pan Bar Pizza
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Elevate pizza to another level by creating a staple pizza from the East Coast. in this interactive cooking class featuring Italian favorites, Chef Nicholas will introduce you to the proper techniques for cooking up a traditional crispy pan bar pizza. This pizza variation is characterized by being thin, buttery and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Nicholas
Serving the San Diego area
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