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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Kids Cooking Series
Pizzeria Perfection - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Upgrade pizza night with crowd-pleasing homemade pies. This interactive cooking class makes pizza night easy and fun for the whole family. Parents and children work together with an expert chef instructor to create kid-approved custom pies. You’ll learn to make dough from scratch, then assemble your toppings and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Harvest Season Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a comforting menu inspired by signature flavors of the season. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn tips for highlighting the season’s best produce while preparing a comforting gourmet menu. An expert chef shares classic techniques such as pan-roasting poultry and stirring rice into a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Seasonal Tuscan Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a rustic Italian spread brimming with seasonal flavors and timeless techniques. In this hands-on cooking class inspired by the season, you’ll practice traditional Italian methods with guidance from a world-class chef. Infuse vibrant sweet potato into classic gnocchi to pair with succulent seared strip...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Season's Best Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase the best flavors of the season with an autumnal twist on classic bakes. This hands-on cooking class ideal for cooler weather highlights beloved seasonal ingredients in a selection of delectable desserts. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn tips for elevating your baking skills from mixing and shaping...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Discovering Italian Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore unique ingredients and methods from across Italy in this hands-on lesson. This immersive cooking class showcases the diversity of Italian cuisine. Using regional ingredients such as cavatappi and robust pecorino, a world-class chef teaches you to craft a vibrant Italian menu. Practice knife skills while...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Korean Restaurant Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn tips for recreating classic Korean flavors at home. This interactive cooking class highlights traditional techniques for creating signature Korean dishes. Learn how to emulate the distinct flavors and textures of Korean cuisine in a selection of popular dishes such as chewy rice cakes and lettuce wraps stuffed...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mastering Classic Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become an expert in the art of croissants with guidance from a world-class chef. This in-depth cooking class provides hands-on practice with essential skills for preparing classic French croissants. Your chef instructor shares tips and feedback as you mix and laminate the dough – a crucial process for achieving...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Moroccan Tagine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make Morocco’s most iconic dish. This hands-on cooking class showcases aromatic Moroccan tagine – a classic dish that shares its name with the traditional vessel in which it’s cooked. Using fragrant spices and fresh herbs, an expert chef teaches you how to make traditional chicken tagine...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Power of Sauces
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make sauces to enhance any dish, sweet and savory. Sauces are the unsung heroes of the culinary world and, in this practical cooking class, you’ll learn how to harness their power to transform any dish. Start by mastering the techniques to make a classic Hollandaise, partnered with seared salmon,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Fiery South American Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a deep dive into South American cuisine in this hands-on kitchen session. Get ready for big flavors as you prepare a complete menu of South American dishes. Start with a classic flank steak, that’s grilled Argentine style and made even better with an aromatic Peruvian salsa. Serve both with a big-hitting...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Stuffed Pasta By Hand
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your pasta making skills by creating a selection of stuffed pastas. In this Italian inspired cooking class, you’ll be given step-by-step instructions to prepare your own fresh pasta dough, before rolling and shaping it ready for stuffing. Then, you’ll prepare an assortment of tasty fillings and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Master Seasonal Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the burst of flavor that comes from cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Learn how to unlock the best seasonal produce in this cooking class dedicated to fresh ingredients. Follow step-by-step instructions as you stuff tender chicken with fontina cheese and salty prosciutto and create a side dish of...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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