Beginner Cooking Classes in San Diego
In a stress-free and fun environment, gourmet chefs will inspire and delight you with a selection of succulent cuisine from around the world. Whether you have always dreamed of creating authentic Mexican tacos or want to surprise your guests with Belgian waffles made from scratch, there is no shortage of exciting dishes to explore. Book one of these San Diego beginner cooking classes today!
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Vegetarian Taste of Thailand
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly menu inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. Thai cuisine presents an ideal canvas for making vegetarian dishes with a bold, satisfying twist. Let Chef Krong be your guide through this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to create Thai menu items that skip the meat...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Thai Cuisine Fundamentals
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Join Chef Jordan on an immersive culinary tour of Thailand! Cuisine in Thailand is the result of influences primarily from India and China, and is popular internationally for its unique range of flavor profiles that cater to a variety of preferences. Drawing heavily upon fresh ingredients from the earth, it has...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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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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Magical Mediterranean Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
The sunshine flavors of this beloved region are within reach in these stunning selections. Bring a touch of gourmet goodness to your dining lineup with this hands-on cooking class from Chef Fabio. You'll make Mediterranean favorites representing the best of European cuisine in a singular spread brimming with fresh...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Thai Cooking 101
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the basics of Thai cooking with some of Thailand's most popular dishes. Chef Krong teaches you some of the basic fundamentals to Thai food in this hands-on cooking class. With a menu featuring some of the most well-loved Thai dishes, this interactive experience introduces the unique flavors and techniques that...
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Chef Krong
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Classic Donuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master some donut recipes, and let your creativity run free with taste and fillings. You won't want to miss this hands-on cooking class! Learn how to fry, fill, and glaze one of the world's most popular desserts while an experienced chef instructor teaches you how to prepare donut dough from scratch and then...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Best of Thailand - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring your partner along for this romantic cooking session featuring the flavors of Thailand. Spice up your next date night with this immersive Thai cooking class. You will learn to recreate the perfect pad Thai, a classic takeout favorite. Additionally, you will create a Panang curry with shrimp, creamy coconut milk...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Kids Cooking Series
Sweet Bakeshop Creations - Kids' 5-Day Culinary Camp
$349
Cooking Class
$349
Your child will gain baking skills, express creativity and build confidence throughout the week. Treat your young chef to a fun, interactive cooking class. In this journey, they will learn from a 5-star chef who will teach them safety skills, selecting ingredients, mixing and preparing a menu with dessert and more....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Delicious Dim Sum
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a dim sum recipe that is steaming and heartfelt. Here's a lovely cooking class for you. As friends gather to sample and share delectable bite-size morsels, it’s easy to see why dim sum translates as “touch the heart.” In this hands-on class, you’ll practice the steps of forming, folding,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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Cook the Rainbow
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take advantage of the gorgeous ingredients that Mother Nature provides by cooking with them. Enjoy a feast that is equally beautiful and delicious in this colorful cooking class. You'll incorporate the color wheel in every element, from the steak with rainbow peppercorns to the heirloom tomato and peach salad with an...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Intro to Sushi Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Roll and revel as you master sushi-making. Create your own rolls in this sushi-centric cooking class! The interactive class will cover the essentials of sushi-making. You’ll brush up on knife skills, learn how to find the freshest fish, season rice, whisk dipping sauces, and master the best rolling techniques....
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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
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