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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Make Classic Dumplings

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Cook dumplings in multiple ways using clear, simple methods. Make a variety of dumplings from scratch in this fun cooking class in Carlsbad (San Diego). Guided by Chef Michael or a resident chef, you’ll learn how to fold and cook steamed dumplings, boiled wontons and pan-fried gyoza, plus mix dipping sauces to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Thu, Feb 26th at 4:00PM
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Classic Pasta for Kids

$135
Cooking Class
$135
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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4.9
201 Reviews
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Italian Specialties

$115
Cooking Class
$115
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
5.0
7 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Fri, Feb 27th 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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4.9
201 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Fri, Feb 27th & 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
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Coastal California Fusion

$89 each
Private Chef Meal
$89
Taste classic dishes mixed with fresh California favorites in this fusion experience. Experience spectacular coastal Californian dishes curated by Chef Jarrett for this private chef meal. Start with a chopped kale and crumbled goat cheese salad covered in a honey citrus vinaigrette. For your main course, enjoy...
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Chef Jarrett
4.6
17 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sat, Feb 28th & 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: Sat, Feb 28th at 11:00AM & 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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5.0
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Best of San Diego's Food Scene

$89
Food Tour
$89
Taste the flavors from land to sea to golden gardens and beyond in sunny San Diego. San Diego’s culinary scene shines on a food tour that highlights diverse flavors shaped by vibrant cultures and coastal influences. Savor dishes that tell the story of the city’s rich heritage and dynamic food...
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5.0
6 Reviews
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Great for Groups of 4-18

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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Collaborative Spanish Fare

$149
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$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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5.0
53 Reviews
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Spanish Paella Showcase

$119
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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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5.0
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Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings

$39/Person
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$39/Person
Learn how to fold Chinese dumplings nine ways with Chef Li. During this live online cooking class with Chef Li, perfect for celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, you will learn how to make Chinese dumplings from scratch. Chef Li will guide you through the process, starting with the simple dumpling...
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Chef Li
4.9
205 Reviews
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Next Date: Sat, Feb 28th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET
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Serving the Spanish Summer

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
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5.0
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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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4.9
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Next Date: Tue, Mar 3rd, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Outdoor Grilling Class

Master Your Grill

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Yapo will teach you expert techniques to grill meat, vegetables and more. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll join Chef Yapo on a culinary adventure featuring the art of grilling. Following a philosophy of incorporating local and organic ingredients, you'll craft each course from scratch. From BBQ chicken...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
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Seafood With the Seasons

$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how cooking seafood with the seasons can bring out the best in any meal. In this hands-on class, Chef Yapo will teach you how to cook and eat with the seasons using seafood-centric dishes. Because San Diego is the home of the largest fishing seafood fleet in America, you will learn how to properly utilize the...
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4.9
31 Reviews
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San Diego Cooking Class: Seasonal Dinner in San Diego
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Seasonal Dinner in San Diego

$105
Cooking Class
$105
writer to create Eat what's in season for the best tastes possible!!! San Diego is home of the largest fishing seafood fleet in America... Let's enjoy it's best!!! Learn how to slice tuna and sear perfectly OR use all of the shrimp to make bisque, stock and more! Roast a whole skin-on fish OR sear and finish a...
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4.9
31 Reviews
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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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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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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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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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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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
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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 .

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
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