Beginner Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Discover your cooking feet and learn to prepare simple, delectable and healthful cuisine. Even if you know nothing about cooking, you will be astonished at the variety of dishes you will have the opportunity to explore with an experienced gourmet chef. With beginner cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach, you can recreate your newly-learned creations at home and impress friends and family at every occasion. Be sure to book today!
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Great for Groups of 4-18
Handmade Thai Fare
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
This Thai-focused class features authentic dishes packed with superfoods and hearty flavors. In this hands-on team building activity with Chef Jordan, you and your fellows will learn to make Thai dishes using high-quality ingredients. You'll also learn tips for cooking Thai food and the techniques to make each dish...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Indian Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get hands-on experience making the top favorites of Indian cuisine. In this cooking class, learn how to create your favorite Indian dishes from scratch. A chef instructor will introduce you to the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so uniquely delicious. You’ll work alongside classmates, learning to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Ultimate al Fresco Italian Fare
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a seasonal and flavorful Italian meal from l'antipasto to il dolce. Create a wholesome Italian feast to be enjoyed convivial in this immersive cooking class. You'll learn to make grilled chicken diavola, bursting with fresh herbs, to be accompanied by grilled asparagus with an added tang from capers and lemon....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Italian American Recipes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Bond with family, making Italian-American cuisine from pasta to chicken Parmesan and then gelato treats No Italian grandmother? No worries! Bring the family out for a fun afternoon in this cooking class making Italian American favorites. Kids and adults alike will enjoy making fresh pasta dough for homemade...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Essential Culinary Skills - Knives
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Learn about a kitchen essential, the knife, in this educational and interactive cooking class. This hands-on cooking class is your introduction to knife skills. A master chef instructor will share proper knife usage with the class, including chopping, dicing and slicing, sharpening knives and general maintenance....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Patriot Cupcakes - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Enjoy a sweet celebration of creativity and desserts! Get ready for a sweet celebration in this exciting cooking class designed for the whole family. Together, you’ll decorate firework cupcakes with vanilla buttercream and festive red, white, and blue decorations. This class is perfect for families who want to bring...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Rustic Italian Pasta Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rustic Italian pasta is on the menu in this fun and inspired cooking class. Enjoy rustic Italian delights that you create from scratch in this interactive cooking class. Your five-star chef instructor will guide you through the process of mixing and rolling pasta dough, preparing fresh shrimp and creating a tomato and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Five-Star Experience - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook and connect over a five-star meal. In this top-notch cooking class, you'll work alongside a five-star chef to prepare a five-star meal. Begin this elegant evening with chile-crusted ribeye smothered in parsley-cilantro oil and roasted carrots on the side. Next, assemble a fresh arugula and almond salad with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Kids Cooking Series
Savor Global Flavors - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Five days of hands-on learning, kitchen fun and delicious global creations. Sign your kid up for an interactive summer in this cooking class, where learning meets fun and offers the chance to make new friends. Your child will learn safety measures with a five-star chef, understand kitchen hazards and discover how to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Grilling Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the grill with sizzling summer favorites. Celebrate summer in this hands-on cooking class that brings the essence of the season to your plate. You’ll craft a colorful charred pepper, peach and feta salad to pair with a succulent smoked skirt steak. Complete your dish with sweet corn smothered in smoky lime...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Uncovering Italy's Non-Pasta Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn all about the non-pasta side of Italian cooking in this inspired cooking class. Italian cuisine isn't just about pasta; learn about their other dishes in this cooking class. Your chef instructor will teach you how to prepare Italian salsa verde with tender pork loin chops. You'll also assemble a refreshing...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Tuscan Summer - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fall in love with the flavors of Tuscany. Indulge in a romantic evening inspired by the flavors of Italy in this exciting cooking class. With the guidance of an esteemed chef, you'll prepare Tuscan grilled chicken with lemon and rosemary, make potato gnocchi with basil pesto and a refreshing arugula salad. Finish with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.