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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Sensational Spanish Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets behind incredible Spanish cuisine. Rich Spanish flavors and incredibly aromatic scents make this hands-on cooking class irresistible. An esteemed chef will showcase the techniques behind flavorful Spanish fare, from perfectly roasting pork loin with a smoky romesco sauce to achieving an even crisp on...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Bite-Sized Antipasti
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore delicious Italian antipasti. Upgrade your appetizer game with a hands-on cooking class covering delectable Italian antipasti. A top-rated chef will teach you the tips and tricks for crafting authentic Italian starters, from crispy fried calamari to classic bruschetta topped with complex-flavored olive...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Perfecting Danish Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate classic Danish pastries. Treat yourself to a hands-on cooking class where you'll craft delicious, flaky Danish pastries from scratch. With guidance from a world-class pastry chef, you'll learn how to make the iconic laminated dough before preparing two irresistible goodies. You'll start with heavenly cream...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Ramen Done Professionally
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a classic dish with a modern twist in this class. Join this ramen cooking class and learn how to add a creative twist to an all-time classic and quick dish. Usually, this dish doesn’t require creativity, but now you can make it in its most delicious form with the help of experienced local chefs. You will...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Trio of Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Indulge in a culinary journey where scrumptious treats are on the menu. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore sweet and savory treats where Australia meets Scotland. A world-class chef will assist you in honing your skills as you whip up a trio of goodies, from mini pavlovas straight from Down Under, topped...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Seasonal French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a spring-inspired French feast. In this immersive French-inspired cooking class, you'll prepare flaky fish, vibrant greens and airy desserts with guidance from a world-class chef. You'll begin by pan-searing salmon to crispy, golden-brown perfection before topping it with a rich white wine pan sauce. Then,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Springtime Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor a spring-inspired menu. In this immersive cooking class, you'll craft a delicious spring-inspired meal featuring meaty skewers, a refreshing salad and a fruity dessert. You'll begin by assembling succulent marinated lamb skewers, paired with sweet roasted carrots, feta and preserved lemons. Then, create a simple...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Coastal New England Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate coastal New England flavors. Crab cakes, pies and refreshing drinks take center stage in this coastal-inspired cooking class. Working alongside an esteemed chef, you'll recreate a classic New England spread, starting with authentic crab cakes served alongside a velvety homemade aioli. Then, whip up a crisp...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Springtime Cupcakes
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn the intricate art of cupcake decorating. Perfect your baking skills and unleash your creativity in this hands-on cupcake decorating cooking class. You'll start by whipping up rich, moist chocolate cupcakes — the perfect edible canvas for your art. Then, a top-rated chef will guide you through making silky...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Family fun gets better when you prepare delicious Italian staple foods! Get the whole family together for this interactive Italian cooking class where a skilled chef will show you how to have fun in the kitchen. Bond over your love of classic Italian dishes as you make everything by hand. Bring a part of Italy to your...
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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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The Best of Breads
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create everyone's favorite breads in this immersive cooking session. Learn the secrets to homemade bread in this hands-on cooking class. You will learn how to create fluffy and balanced homemade white bread, perfect for sandwiches. You will also bake up a sweet and sticky cinnamon raisin bread and a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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