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Chef Yapo graduated from San Diego Culinary Institute and quickly learned that he loved talking about food with the customers more than working in the restaurant, so he started working for people directly with local and organic foods in 2009. Chef Yapo enjoys handmade pasta, unique flavors and global fusion flavors, and is very passionate about no-food-waste-cooking and teaching others how to do it.

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REVIEWS

Chef Yapo's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 31 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Yapo

Alyssa Ashmore

02/15/24

Awesome experience! The food was great, we learned a lot, and Chef Yapo was very friendly and informative!

02/15/24

David

02/15/24

Chef Yapo is great! He was so gracious with his time and even offered to walk my girlfriend and I through the entire process of the meal! We learned so much and are excited to do some more cooking on our own :)

02/15/24

Danielle

01/25/24

Chef Yapo provided a great experience for my family! We bought the cooking class for my dad as a Christmas present because he loves cooking and being with family. He was extremely thorough. Brought all of the ingredients and everything that we needed. He provided us a lot of education about cooking and the ingredients. We never knew how much work it was to make ravioli but Chef Yapo made it easy! My dad and family loved the class! Thank you!!!

01/25/24

Chef Yapo

Baking With Brioche

Foundations of French Pastry

Classic Pasta for Kids

Tropical Caribbean BBQ

Coastal California Fusion

The Mind of a Chef

Sites and Bites in San Diego

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Best of San Diego's Food Scene

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Elegant Eclairs

Sweet and Savory Afternoon Tea

Michelin-Experienced Chef Showcasing Italian Classics