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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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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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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Regional French Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Navigate a delectable menu full of French classics. Transport your taste buds to the streets of Paris with this hands-on French-inspired cooking class. You'll start by preparing pan-roasted tarragon chicken with a luxurious white wine sauce, simmered to perfection. Next, refine your plating skills as you craft a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Bring French Freshness To Your Plate
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make a perfect French menu with delicious ingredients. Join a French cooking class and learn from skilled chefs about creating a gourmet-level menu that will mesmerize you and your partner. From famous savory dishes to refreshing side dishes, you will bring a taste of Paris to the kitchen. Round up the night with an...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Handcrafted Japanese Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take flavorful tour of Japan one dish at a time. Transport your taste buds to beautiful Japan in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll craft authentic Japanese cuisine from scratch. A world-class chef will guide you through a menu of irresistible East Asian flavors, starting with delicate shrimp and pork dumplings...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Delicious Tacos
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold and vibrant flavors of Mexico. During this sizzling cooking class, you'll experience authentic Mexican cuisine like never before. Guided by a world-class chef, you'll perfect your technique for crafting three incredible tacos — homemade tortillas and all! You'll start with tacos al pastor, featuring...
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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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Master Thai Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to create classic Thai dishes. Make delicious and authentic Thai dishes in this hands-on cooking class, where you'll learn how to balance fragrant ingredients to create delicious Thai flavors. The professional chef will teach you step-by-step how to cook Thai classics such as green curry and pad Thai. You'll...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Springtime Mealtime - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Say goodbye to winter with the fresh flavors of spring. Welcome Spring with open arms by creating a fabulous dinner in this interactive cooking class. You will roast chicken flavored with spring herbs, put together a farro salad with crispy snap peas and tie it all together with roasted carrots with a tart and savory...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Best of Chinese Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cancel your takeout order and learn to make these classic Chinese dishes at home. Recreate the dishes from your favorite Chinese restaurant in your home kitchen by signing up for this cooking class! Whet your appetite with a traditional hot and sour soup. Follow it up with fan favorite savory homemade scallion...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Portugal in a Nutshell
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build your Portuguese cooking repertoire by mastering these classic dishes. Save on a plane ticket to Lisbon and bring the flavors of Portugal into your home kitchen by signing up for this immersive Portuguese cooking class. Learn to make tender and spicy piri piri chicken to be paired with crispy potato croquettes...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Bistro Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the true culinary essence of Paris. In this cooking class, you'll be shown how to bring the delicious flavors of Paris into your home. Experience the feeling of being in a Parisian bistro and learn how to master classic French dishes such as creamy goat cheese soufflГ© and crГЄpes Suzette. Oh la...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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