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Chef Todd realized his true passion for cooking after learning from another talented chef and spent the majority of his culinary career as an executive chef catering for several large companies. Chef Todd has now expanded into the realm of teaching and has proven to be an excellent host with a great personality. He is also an avid surfer and his cooking style hinges on Southwestern and Mexican cuisine.

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San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Paella for Beginners

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Tropical Caribbean BBQ

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Tropical Caribbean BBQ

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet menu filled with fresh and vibrant tropical flavors. During this private chef meal, Chef Jordan will prepare for you a tropical three-course menu featuring Caribbean-inspired recipes and a blend of both familiar and exotic ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward...

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Seaside SoirÃ©e

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$119 each

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$119

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$79 each

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$79

Plant-based sushi selections make this in-home dinner a remarkable meal. Chef Paulo customizes a sushi feast for vegan diners in this exciting private chef meal. Discover how removing fish from the equation allows room for creativity and expands the flavor factor. Your dinner begins with a crisp cucumber...

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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

Sites and Bites in San Diego

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Savor the flavors of the coast with vibrant Latin influence and ultra-fresh ingredients. Bold flavors and refreshing sips combine on this San Diego food tour with a drink upgrade, where each bite is paired with drinks inspired by the regionâ€™s vibrant culture. Celebrate Southern Californiaâ€™s unique blend...

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San Diego Food Tour: Discovering Delicious Old Town

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Get a glimpse of this charming quarter while tasting amazing dishes. Revel in the color and character of Old Town San Diego with a food tour that shows off the city's classic wiles. Let Guide Magda and her exceptional team show you why this seaside gem a California favorite. With mariachi tunes leading you onward,...

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Working as a team is the best way to emphasize the essence of French cooking. In this hands-on team building activity, Chef Jordan W. demonstrates the techniques needed to draw out the essence of French cuisine with your colleagues. Rekindle team spirit as well as deepen your connection with food. You and your team...

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Learn how to layer sweet and savory flavors in every dish from appetizer to dessert. In this hands-on class, Chef Todd has prepared a three-course menu for you to create focusing on the layering of dichotomous flavors. You will begin with field greens and local avocado dressed with California orange vinaigrette and...

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Enjoy a fresh, sustainable dinner featuring seafood sourced from the best fishmongers in San Diego. In this hands-on class, join Chef Todd for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring the beauty of fresh and sustainable seafood from Catalina Offshore. You will start with a simple, but flavorful red quinoa...

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Learn some of the best ways to employ the seasonal flavors of Californian-fusion cuisine. In this hands-on class, Chef Todd will guide you through the preparation of an incredible three-course menu with serious flair. You will begin by honing your grilling skills by preparing roasted corn in husk over charcoal....

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San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Southwestern Staples

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Enjoy creating Chef Todd's incredible menu revolving around authentic, simple and fresh ingredients from the Southwest. Chef Todd is known for his ability to breathe new life into authentic Southwestern staples and he shows you how in this hands-on class. You'll start with a bright Baja shrimp ceviche to wake up...

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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Todd

Ann H.

03/06/2019

Loved going to Chef Todd's home, very intimate setting. Todd was friendly and the meal was excellent!

Ana P.

12/20/2018

Chef Todd was amazing. Our first cozymeal experience and so happy it was with Todd. We learned so much. Great conversation. We felt like we were hanging out with a good friend. Do yourself a favor and have dinner with Chef Todd.

Tom N.

09/06/2018

Fantastic experience. Great conversation and great presentation. We're going to work with Chef Todd again.

Vivek C.

08/03/2018

Chef Todd provided an amazing experience for my wife and me. The food was delicious, and Chef Todd did a wonderful job of answering all of our questions. His home and kitchen were open, warm, and inviting. Time just flew by because we were having so much fun! I am happy to recommend Chef Todd to anyone looking for wonderful food and an incredible educational experience with an experienced chef. Thanks, Chef Todd!

Chef Todd

Classic Paella for Beginners

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Italian Specialties

Tropical Caribbean BBQ

Seaside SoirÃ©e

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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

Discovering Delicious Old Town

The Essence of French Cooking

Collaborative Spanish Fare

Spanish Paella Showcase

Authentic Israeli Comforts

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

Sweets From Korea

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Todd THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Vegetarian Southwestern

Sustainable Seafood and More

Seasonal California Mexican Fusion

Authentic Southwestern Staples