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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Baking in Autumn
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the oven for an afternoon of fall baking. In this practical cooking class, you'll explore deliciously sweet fall flavors and time-tested baking techniques. A seasoned chef will guide you through crafting a selection of fall bakery favorites, including pumpkin donuts with a made-from-scratch buttermilk glaze,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mastering Thanksgiving
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the Thanksgiving cooking game. Sharpen your skills in time for Thanksgiving with this cooking class dedicated to learning the ins and outs of holiday cooking essentials. YouĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll perfect your roasting and herb-brining techniques while preparing a flavorful chicken. Learn to whip up creamy mashed potatoes...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Restaurant-Quality Portuguese
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the skills to craft a Portuguese feast. Take a tasty culinary tour of flavorful Portuguese cuisine and explore fresh ingredients in this hands-on cooking class. An expert chef will guide you as you learn new skills in the kitchen, preparing piri piri chicken with its signature spicy marinade, making crispy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Dim Sum Demystified
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience dim sum mastery and bold flavors. Delightfully plump dim sum dumplings take the spotlight during this in-depth cooking class. A top-rated chef is eager to teach you how to form, fold, pleat and steam your dim sum to rival restaurant quality. You'll also prepare a selection of sweet and savory treats using...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Bistro Reimagined
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover bistro classics from France, with love. You'll turn your kitchen into a delightful bistro after taking this immersive cooking class. Working with a top-rated chef, you'll learn French techniques and cooking methods behind a selection of quintessentially French dishes. Learn how to perfectly pan-sear meat and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Comforting Beef Bourguignon
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a tantalizing feast. Craft a hearty menu filled with mouthwatering French-inspired cuisine in this easy-to-follow cooking class. An expert chef will guide you through making a juicy and comforting beef bourguignon as the main course. To start the feast, you'll prepare a tangy yet sweet salad and for dessert,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Autumn Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a fall feast with a top-rated chef. Learn how to prepare American classics infused with the rich flavors of fall in this hands-on cooking class. Using a selection of high-quality appliances, you'll cook chicken with a smoky hot honey glaze, make perfectly golden buttermilk biscuits and use a food processor to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pasta Essentials for Home Cooks
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn foundational skills for crafting homemade pasta dishes. This hands-on cooking class will ignite a passion for pasta as you learn tips for making complete, pasta-based dishes from start to finish. An expert chef teaches you to create flavorful elements from versatile dough that can be used for numerous pasta...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Timeless Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how tried-and-true cookware elevates Italian classics. In this hands-on cooking class, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll use a cast iron skillet to create a rustic Italian twist on traditional surf and turf. With tips from the chef, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll prepare juicy seared steak and develop a creamy seafood risotto. For dessert, use...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mediterranean Spice
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the dynamic flavors of the Mediterranean with a world-class chef. This immersive cooking class explores the diverse and vibrant cuisines of the Mediterranean. From aromatic spice blends like zaĐ²Đ‚â„¢atar to zesty fresh citrus, youĐ²Đ‚â„¢ll learn how to use local ingredients to create fragrant and flavorful...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Indian Restaurant Signatures
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor fragrant restaurant-style Indian cuisine at home. This immersive cooking class explores regional ingredients and classic techniques from Indian cuisine. Guided by a world-class chef, you will learn tips for preparing signature dishes like creamy butter chicken. Pair your luscious curry with homemade griddled...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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European Bread Basket
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make two of EuropeĐ²Đ‚â„¢s signature breads: focaccia and baguette. In this hands-on cooking class, a world-class chef teaches time-honored techniques for crafting Italian and French breads from scratch. Discover the differences and similarities between the styles, then elevate your bakes with chef tips....
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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