San Diego (Hillcrest)
4.9
(31 reviews)

Chef Yapo

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Chef Yapo
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
31 Reviews
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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Classic Paella for Beginners

$109
Cooking Class
$109
Learn how to make a flavorful paella in this cooking class. Cook an iconic Spanish feast in this hands-on cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Learn how to prepare classic seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella while mastering rice technique and proper heat control. You’ll also make a kale and Manchego...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.2
67 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, May 28th at 1:00PM
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San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Pasta for Kids San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Pasta for Kids 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Pasta for Kids 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Pasta for Kids 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Pasta for Kids 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Classic Pasta for Kids 6 slide
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Classic Pasta for Kids

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Chef Jordan will teach kids all about pasta-making foundations in this fun class. In this interactive cooking class designed for kids, the chef will teach fundamental kitchen skills, including the art of pasta making, while creating a classic spaghetti dinner. The kids will first bake crunchy and cheesy garlic...
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Chef Jordan W.
4.9
210 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Fri, May 29th at 9:00AM & other times
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Italian Specialties

$139
Cooking Class
$139
Give your dining options an Old World spin with this sensational Italian spread. Bring authentic Italian flavor home with the help of Chef Fabio in this deluxe cooking class filled with a fine array of regional creations. It's your chance to learn time-honored techniques for turning out delicious dishes you'll be...
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Chef Fabio
4.9
9 Reviews
Downtown San Diego
Next Date: Fri, May 29th at 6:00PM & other times
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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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Chef Jordan W.
4.9
210 Reviews
East San Diego
Next Date: Fri, May 29th & other times
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Seaside Soirée

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Delight in a custom culinary journey inspired by the bounty of the sea. In this gourmet private chef meal, Chef Adina showcases fresh, coastal ingredients expertly crafted into an elevated menu. Personalize your group’s seafood feast with luxurious options across three courses. Start with a choice of...
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Chef Adina
4.9
36 Reviews
Downtown San Diego
Next Date: Sat, May 30th & other times
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Vegan Sushi Spectacular

$79 each
Private Chef Meal
$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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Chef Paulo
5.0
6 Reviews
Downtown San Diego
Next Date: Sat, May 30th & other times
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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

Sites and Bites in San Diego

$125
Food Tour + Drink Upgrade
$125
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 region’s vibrant culture. Celebrate Southern California’s unique blend...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
6 Reviews
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Fri, May 29th at 5:00PM & other times
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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

$95
Food Tour
$95
Explore the delicious heritage found in one of San Diego's most historic quarter. Light up for this food tour in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and embark on a tantalizing trek lined with flavor galore. With Guide Magda and her exceptional team at the helm, you'll head straight for the good stuff while exploring the...
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Guide Magda or Local Guide
5.0
1 Review
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 11:00AM & other times
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Discovering Delicious Old Town

$95
Food Tour
$95
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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Guide Magda or Local Guide
5.0
1 Review
San Diego (Old Town)
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 12:00PM & other times
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The Essence of French Cooking

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
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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Chef Jordan W.
4.9
210 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Fri, May 29th at 9:00AM & other times
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San Diego Team Building Activity: Collaborative Spanish Fare San Diego Team Building Activity: Collaborative Spanish Fare 2 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Collaborative Spanish Fare 3 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Collaborative Spanish Fare 4 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Collaborative Spanish Fare 5 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Collaborative Spanish Fare 6 slide
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Collaborative Spanish Fare

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Gather your team for a culinary adventure to Spain guided by a world-class chef. Engage in a team building activity that blends collaboration and culinary skills. This immersive cooking class offers a hands-on experience where participants learn to create a vibrant Spanish menu guided by Chef ShaSha. Firstly nibble...
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Chef ShaSha
5.0
59 Reviews
lakeside
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 11:00AM & other times
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Spanish Paella Showcase

$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Bring your team together to cook, connect and celebrate savoring Spain’s most iconic dish. Treat your team to an unforgettable culinary experience with Chef Fabio in this immersive team building activity. The session blends teamwork, flavor and fun as your group explores the vibrant culture and traditions...
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Chef Fabio
4.9
9 Reviews
San Diego (Marina)
Next Date: Sat, May 30th at 6:00PM & other times
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Authentic Israeli Comforts

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Craft your own flavorful comfort foods from Israel. This engaging online cooking class taught by Chef Roxy will teach you the recipes and techniques for crafting authentic Israeli comfort foods. Improve your skills and enjoy a feast in your own kitchen. First, learn how to make sweet and soft challah bread with...
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Chef Roxy
4.9
123 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sat, May 30th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas 5 slide
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Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Learn how to prepare fish tacos and margaritas that will transport you to the islands. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Natasha, you will learn how to prepare fish tacos that fuse Latin and Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques. Chef Natasha will begin by teaching you how to make...
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Chef Natasha
4.9
195 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sat, May 30th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Sweets From Korea Online Cooking Class: Sweets From Korea 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Sweets From Korea 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Sweets From Korea 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Sweets From Korea 5 slide Online Cooking Class: Sweets From Korea 6 slide
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Sweets From Korea

$49/Person
Online Cooking Class
$49/Person
Add a new set of dessert recipes to your baking resume. Surprise guests at your next gathering by joining this fun and interactive online cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll practice a variety of techniques while learning how to create authentic Korean desserts. Begin your culinary session...
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Chef Stacey
5.0
99 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sat, May 30th, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET & other times
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Ravioli

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Handcraft a rustic Italian meal featuring ravioli as your main course. Expand your culinary repertoire by mastering the art of homemade ravioli in this classic Italian cooking class. Chef Yapo will guide you through creating a traditional three-course meal using fresh ingredients in each dish. The first course is a...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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Gnudi & Gnocchi

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet meal featuring homemade Italian dumplings. Add authentic Italian flare to your culinary repertoire by mastering the art of homemade gnudi and gnocchi. In this hands-on pasta-making class, Chef Yapo will guide you through cooking a three-course Italian meal filled with fresh ingredients and...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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San Diego Cooking Class: Ocean Bounty San Diego Cooking Class: Ocean Bounty 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Ocean Bounty 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Ocean Bounty 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Ocean Bounty 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Ocean Bounty 6 slide
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Ocean Bounty

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make homemade crab cakes, seared ahi tuna and more with Chef Yapo. Enjoy the fresh bounty of the ocean by handcrafting a four-course seafood feast. Chef Yapo will teach you tips and techniques for cooking luscious seafood fare that you can easily recreate at home. The first course is a kale Caesar...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

San Diego Private Chef Meal: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup San Diego Private Chef Meal: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 2 slide San Diego Private Chef Meal: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 3 slide San Diego Private Chef Meal: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 4 slide San Diego Private Chef Meal: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 5 slide San Diego Private Chef Meal: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 6 slide
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Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup

$225
Private Chef Meal
$225
Indulge in a tropical feast via picnic landscape with Chef Yapo. Experience a unique way to dine with Chef Yapo as you enjoy an array of Hawaiian dishes complete with a custom picnic. This private chef meal comes complete with trendy seating and cushions, perfect for those Instagram shots! Across four courses,...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Ravioli San Diego Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Ravioli 2 slide
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Gourmet Ravioli

$59
Private Chef Meal
$59
Choose between various homemade fillings and sauces to create the ravioli dinner of your dreams. During this private chef meal, Chef Yapo will prepare for you a mix-and-match ravioli meal made completely from scratch with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a zero-waste ethos. Chef Yapo will begin with a...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Authentic Risotto San Diego Private Chef Meal: Authentic Risotto 2 slide
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Authentic Risotto

$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Relax and enjoy as Chef Yapo prepares a luxurious risotto dinner worthy of date night. During this private chef meal, Chef Yapo will prepare for you a gourmet three-course dinner menu perfect for a romantic date night in. After indulging in a butter-poached shrimp appetizer, you will have the opportunity to...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

San Diego Team Building Activity: Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare San Diego Team Building Activity: Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare 2 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare 3 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare 4 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare 5 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 15-20

Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Discover what happens when you combine Southeast Asian and South of the Border flavor profiles. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Yapo, you will use a bounty of fresh, high-quality ingredients to build a gourmet menu that fuses popular Asian and Mexican recipes and flavors. Chef Yapo will begin...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
San Diego (Hillcrest)
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Great for Groups of 15-20

Handmade Ravioli Dinner

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Prepare ravioli from scratch alongside your team in this pasta-making class with Chef Yapo. From homemade ravioli to rich bolognese sauce to hazelnut-studded brownies, prepare your team for an exquisite ravioli dinner in this interactive team building class. Begin by creating a plan with Chef Yapo to complete all...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
San Diego (Hillcrest)
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Great for Groups of 15-20

Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Gather your team and prepare handmade pasta together in this Italian cooking class. In this interactive pasta-making team building class with Chef Yapo, your team will learn how to make gnocchi and gnudi from scratch, as well as two sauces and fresh stracciatella gelato. Using authentic Italian cooking techniques,...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
San Diego (Hillcrest)
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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Yapo
Alyssa Ashmore .
02/15/2024
Awesome experience! The food was great, we learned a lot, and Chef Yapo was very friendly and informative!
David A.
02/15/2024
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 :)
Danielle C.
01/25/2024
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!!!
Louis S.
01/16/2024
Chef Yapo was engaging and we learned a lot! Highly recommended.