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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CHEF’S PLACE

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
4.7
32 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sat, May 31st 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

$119
Cooking Class
$119
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
191 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 5:00PM & other times
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Foundations of French Pastry

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn and practice the foundational techniques of classic French pastry with Chef Laura. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Laura will teach you traditional lessons from the art of French pastry. You will explore a variety of basic skills, from preparing flaky pastry dough to pГўte Г  choux, the base dough for...
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Chef Laura
5.0
156 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 12:00PM & 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
191 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sat, May 31st & other times
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Authentic Flavors of Florence

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Discover the exquisite Tuscan of Florence with this five-star meal. During this private chef meal, Chef Nick blends premium ingredients with expertise to prepare an authentic Italian menu inspired by Florence. Transport yourself to Italy without lifting a finger! This menu focuses on traditional recipes made...
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Chef Nicholas
5.0
34 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st & other times
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Farm-to-Table Delights

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
An exclusive dinner that celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and rustic charm. Indulge in a private chef meal with Chef Perez that brings the farm-to-table philosophy to life and to your dinner table. Each dish highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, prepared with simplicity and care to honor their...
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Chef Perez
5.0
5 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st & other times
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Iconic Eats in San Diego

$89
Food Tour
$89
On this Sunday food tour, mouthwatering California favorites await you in this charming coastal town. Make your weekend memorable with a Sunday food tour through San Diego’s rich culinary landscape, where cultural traditions meet coastal innovation. Taste beloved local dishes while exploring vibrant...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
4 Reviews
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 3:00PM & other times
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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

$89
Food Tour
$89
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: Mon, Jun 2nd at 11:00AM & 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 of...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
4 Reviews
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 2nd at 11:00AM & other times
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The Essence of French Cooking

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
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
191 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 5:00PM & other times
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San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls 2 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls 3 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls 4 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls 5 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls 6 slide
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Great for Groups of 15-100

Handmade Sushi Rolls

$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Work as a team to create a colorful, handmade sushi feast with Chef Krong. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Krong will join your team at your venue to create colorful sushi from scratch. The chef will guide your team while practicing the techniques to fill and shape beautiful, handmade sushi rolls....
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Chef Krong
5.0
58 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st at 6:00PM & other times
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Fine Californian Cuisine

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Learn to create a local, fresh menu for a unique group experience. Chef Jordan captures the best of San Diego’s local produce and seafood in his eclectic, California cuisine team building activity. Learn to use the best seasonal ingredients as you discover new cooking techniques with colleagues enjoying stunning...
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Chef Jordan W.
4.9
191 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Sat, May 31st at 5:00PM & other times
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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...
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Chef Angela-Michelle
4.9
445 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times
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A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
If you just quickly clapped your hands four times, this "Friends"-giving class is for you. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Sharon, you will learn how to prepare a "Friends"-themed Friendsgiving menu featuring the show's most memorable fare. Some of the recipes you can look forward to...
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Chef Sharon
4.9
79 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sun, Jun 8th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET
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Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai 5 slide Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai 6 slide
Kit included
Kit included
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Traditional Pad Thai

$99/Person + Kit
Online Cooking Class
$99/Person + Kit
Your dining selections get an Asian-Pacific upgrade with this authentic menu filled with flavor. Treat family, friends or yourself to handcrafted pad Thai with everything you'll learn in this online cooking class from Chef Krong. Practice your skills for preparing traditional rice noodles and cook up the perfect batch...
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Chef Krong
5.0
58 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Tue, Jun 10th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Sushi Favorites

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the art of creating five-star sushi like a pro. Learn to make the freshest sushi in this immersive cooking class where a skilled chef instructor will lead the way to this famous Asian staple dish. Learn how to prepare all ingredients and master the craft of this evergreen artisanal meal that will indulge your...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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Compost-Friendly Cooking

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn how to prepare a meal that makes safe and sustainable cooking deliciously simple. Discover the methods for returning your kitchen scraps to the food cycle in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Yapo. You'll create a delicious menu that makes maximizes the use of ingredients while keeping waste to a...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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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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4.9
31 Reviews
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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
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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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4.9
31 Reviews
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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
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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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San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Ravioli Dinner San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 2 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 3 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 4 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 5 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 6 slide
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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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San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi 2 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi 3 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi 4 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi 5 slide San Diego Team Building Activity: Handmade Gnocchi and Gnudi 6 slide
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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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Chef Yapo's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 31 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Yapo

Alyssa Ashmore .

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 A.

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 C.

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