San Diego
4.3
(67 reviews)

Chef Michael or Resident Chef

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Chef Michael
Verified chef
67 Reviews
Chef Michael is a classically trained chef with over 25 years of diverse culinary experience, including formal training at a Le Cordon Bleu affiliate in Chicago. His impressive career spans work in restaurants, private chef roles for athletes and celebrities and extensive time cooking across North America on yachts and sport fishing vessels. Outside the kitchen, Chef Michael enjoys family time and road trips through Baja California, bringing a rich background and vibrant personality to each cooking class he teaches.
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael

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Summery Pasta

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Explore handmade pasta and fresh summer flavors. Bring the best of the season to your plate with an Italian-inspired cooking class. You’ll learn how to make fresh pasta dough from scratch and craft two delicious dishes: fettuccine carbonara and pappardelle al pomodoro crudo with fresh tomatoes and herbs....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Wed, Jul 22nd at 7:00PM
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Cook a Classic New England Coastal Feast - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake, toss and crisp your way through six New England coastal classics. Looking for a fun and skill-building night out? This engaging cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) brings a full seaside-inspired menu to life. Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you'll make a Connecticut-style lobster roll with homemade...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Fri, Jul 24th at 7:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Colorful Delights of Summer San Diego Cooking Class: Colorful Delights of Summer 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Colorful Delights of Summer 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Colorful Delights of Summer 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Colorful Delights of Summer 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Colorful Delights of Summer 6 slide
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Colorful Delights of Summer

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Perfecting Blissful Summer Confections. Summer flavors shine in this 3-hour chef-led cooking class, the star being the all-so-delightful macarons! You'll create two tasty flavors—s’mores and cherry cheesecake, creating the perfect batter, piping the ideal shape, mixing up delicious fillings, and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 9:00AM & other times
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Five-Star Experience - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Cook and connect over a five-star meal. In this top-notch cooking class, you'll work alongside a five-star chef to prepare a five-star meal. Begin this elegant evening with chile-crusted ribeye smothered in parsley-cilantro oil and roasted carrots on the side. Next, assemble a fresh arugula and almond salad with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sat, Jul 25th at 7:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Cook Classic Italian Favorites San Diego Cooking Class: Cook Classic Italian Favorites 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook Classic Italian Favorites 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook Classic Italian Favorites 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook Classic Italian Favorites 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook Classic Italian Favorites 6 slide
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Cook Classic Italian Favorites

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Bake, stuff and simmer your way through four Italian American comfort classics. This cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) is where you'll cook a well-rounded Italian menu with a modern touch. Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you'll shape and bake polpette, prepare homemade manicotti filled with cheese and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 1:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Classic Southern Spread San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Classic Southern Spread 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Classic Southern Spread 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Classic Southern Spread 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Classic Southern Spread 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Classic Southern Spread 6 slide
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Cook a Classic Southern Spread

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Grill, bake and simmer your way through five Southern comfort classics. This cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) is where Southern flavors come to life in a welcoming, hands-on setting. Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you'll cook grilled chicken thighs topped with Alabama white sauce, put together a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 4:00PM & other times
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San Diego Cooking Class: Essential Coastal Summer Favorites San Diego Cooking Class: Essential Coastal Summer Favorites 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Essential Coastal Summer Favorites 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Essential Coastal Summer Favorites 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Essential Coastal Summer Favorites 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Essential Coastal Summer Favorites 6 slide
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Essential Coastal Summer Favorites

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Build a beautiful coastal summer menu from fresh salmon to dessert. This cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego) is your chance to celebrate bright seasonal flavors in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll cook cedar plank salmon topped with a rich blackberry sauce, then put together a golden beet and haricot vert salad for a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sun, Jul 26th at 7:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab San Diego Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: 5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab 6 slide
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Teens Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Culinary Skills Lab

$389
Cooking Class
$389
Give your teen five days of technique-focused cooking practice in this cooking series. Refine skills and develop personal style in this fun cooking series in Carlsbad (San Diego) for teens ages 12 and older. Over five days, students will prepare dishes like eggs Benedict, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, dan dan...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Mon, Jul 27th at 4:00PM & other times
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NOLA Flavors You’ll Love

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Create unforgettable meals with a New Orleans twist. Experience the taste of the French Quarter in this festive cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Led by Chef Michael or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare shrimp étouffée with a deep, savory roux, red beans with andouille sausage and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Tue, Jul 28th at 7:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night San Diego Cooking Class: Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night 6 slide
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Elegant Sushi Creations - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Experience the art of sushi making with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Elevate your date night with an immersive sushi cooking class featuring iconic rolls and fresh flavors. Prepare shrimp tempura and spicy tuna rolls alongside vibrant vegetable hand rolls. You’ll also make traditional sushi...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, Jul 30th at 7:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Tuscan Summer - Date Night San Diego Cooking Class: Tuscan Summer - Date Night 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Tuscan Summer - Date Night 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Tuscan Summer - Date Night 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Tuscan Summer - Date Night 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Tuscan Summer - Date Night 6 slide
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Tuscan Summer - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Fall in love with the flavors of Tuscany. Indulge in a romantic evening inspired by the flavors of Italy in this exciting cooking class. With the guidance of an esteemed chef, you'll prepare Tuscan grilled chicken with lemon and rosemary, make potato gnocchi with basil pesto and a refreshing arugula salad. Finish with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Fri, Jul 31st at 7:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun 6 slide
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Cook a Satisfying Tex-Mex Feast - Family Fun

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Marinate, grill and toss your way through five Latin American classics tonight. Put together a vibrant Latin American spread in this engaging cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll cook Peruvian-style grilled chicken, prepare poblano rice and make grilled shrimp...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st at 1:00PM
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Kids Cooking Series

5-Day Foodie Fun Kids: From Beginner to Baker

$389
Cooking Class
$389
Give your kid a full week of baking practice in this cooking series. Encourage creativity and confidence in this fun cooking series in Carlsbad (San Diego) for young bakers. Over five days, kids will explore a variety of baking projects, from pizza pinwheels and stuffed cheesy shells to fruit galettes and oatmeal...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Mon, Aug 17th at 10:00AM & other times
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San Diego Cooking Class: Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night San Diego Cooking Class: Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night 6 slide
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Indulgent Decadent Duo - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Grill up Flavors of the Coast and Countryside in an Epicurean Escape. Explore new twists in this cooking class working with classic pairing. Here you’ll learn techniques for creating a surf and turf dinner using ingredients from land and sea. We’ll show you how to grill a juicy steak and make delectable...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
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San Diego Cooking Class: French Dinner Magic - Date Night San Diego Cooking Class: French Dinner Magic - Date Night 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: French Dinner Magic - Date Night 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: French Dinner Magic - Date Night 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: French Dinner Magic - Date Night 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: French Dinner Magic - Date Night 6 slide
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French Dinner Magic - Date Night

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Savor the goodness of a French culinary love affair on a romantic dinner date. Skip the fancy restaurant scene and create your romantic French dinner for two in this cooking class perfect for a date night. You’ll learn techniques for pan-roasting poultry and taking mashed potatoes to new levels of deliciousness...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
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San Diego Cooking Class: Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night San Diego Cooking Class: Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night 6 slide
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Cook, Love, Savor - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook up Delicious French Classics with Your Love What's more romantic than dining in a quaint bistro? A cooking class where you and your special someone will prepare French favorites. Practice pan-roasting chicken, honing your knife skills, stirring veggies for ratatouille, and mixing and rolling pastry dough for a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
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Perfect for any occasion
ENDLESS OPTIONS
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5-STAR REVIEWS
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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine 2 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine 3 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine 4 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine 5 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 12-20

Handcrafted Comfort Cuisine

$105
Team Building Activity
$105
Gather your team for a food-focused experience they will connect over. Team building goes gourmet with this hands-on cooking class focused on culinary fundamentals. Your group will learn to communicate and bond as they practice useful kitchen skills like how to season and cook meat, various knife skills and how to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Decadent Culinary Creations San Diego Team Cooking Class: Decadent Culinary Creations 2 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Decadent Culinary Creations 3 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Decadent Culinary Creations 4 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Decadent Culinary Creations 5 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Decadent Culinary Creations 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 12-20

Decadent Culinary Creations

$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Take team building to the kitchen with this hearty meal to share. Foster a special environment where your team can bond and learn something new together. This cooking class focuses on culinary skills for comforting dishes like homemade stuffed pasta or fluffy, fried hushpuppies. Practice knife skills to prepare side...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Special Steakhouse Recipes San Diego Team Cooking Class: Special Steakhouse Recipes 2 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Special Steakhouse Recipes 3 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Special Steakhouse Recipes 4 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Special Steakhouse Recipes 5 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Special Steakhouse Recipes 6 slide
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Special Steakhouse Recipes

$125
Team Building Activity
$125
A team effort fills the table with rich, chophouse favorites. Craft flavorful steakhouse favorites in this team building cooking class. A chef instructor will guide your team through a multi-course menu, teaching recipes and essential culinary techniques. Your team will work together to craft flavorful dishes while...
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4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Matthew D.
12/03/2025
We cooked Tuscan garlic shrimp and cannoli from scratch. The chef's were great, everybody had fun, and the food turned out awesome.
Pam W.
11/14/2025
This was a great class. 6 students learned 3 different pastry bakes. So many unknown baking lessons. Mary, the chef, was wonderful. She made us feel so comfortable and welcome. I would definitely take another class from her.
Melissa C.
08/14/2025
So fun and easy! Definitely looking to take another class at this location with friends. Thank you!!
Robert C.
04/13/2026
The Thai cooking class last night was very informative & enjoyable. Robert