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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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
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Next Date: Tue, Sep 9th at 11:00AM & other times
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Italian Specialties

$125
Cooking Class
$125
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
5 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Wed, Sep 10th at 12:00PM & other times
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Handmade Custom Pizza 101

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Delight in the process of making pizza completely from scratch. Settle in for the labor of love that is homemade pizza. With guidance from Chef Aaron, you will craft a balanced, Italian-inspired meal with pizza as the centerpiece. Begin by layering heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella with basil and balsamic reduction...
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Chef Aaron
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Wed, Sep 10th 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
191 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Tue, Sep 9th & other times
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Modern Thanksgiving Classics

$89 each
Private Chef Meal
$89
Savor a gourmet spin on the traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by gourmet chef. In this private chef meal, Chef Aaron elevates familiar Thanksgiving favorites with gourmet finesse. Utilizing restaurant-style techniques, he enhances the flavors and textures of each dish, creating an unforgettable holiday...
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Chef Aaron
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Wed, Sep 10th & other times
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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: Fri, Sep 12th & 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: Tue, Sep 9th at 11:30AM & other times
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Tasting Little Italy

$89
Food Tour
$89
This historic enclave holds big excitement for food-forward visitors to dig into. Old World character is your North star in a food tour in San Diego's delightful Little Italy. Let Guide Magda and her stellar crew escort you to the most special spots in this lively Southern California enclave. Carve out some time...
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Guide Magda or Local Guide
5.0
1 Review
San Diego (Little Italy)
Next Date: Wed, Sep 10th at 4:30PM & other times
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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 landscape. Begin...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
4 Reviews
San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)
Next Date: Tue, Sep 9th at 11:30AM & other times
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CHEF’S PLACE
Available Today
Great for Groups of 4-18

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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Menu
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Chef Jordan W.
4.9
191 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Tue, Sep 9th at 11:00AM & other times
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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: Wed, Sep 10th 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
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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
Serving the San Diego area
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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
Serving the San Diego area
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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
Serving the San Diego area
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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
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Seasonal Dinner at a Vineyard

$199
Private Chef Meal
$199
Sip wine at this scenic vineyard while you enjoy a seasonal menu crafted by an expert chef. Gather your favorite wine lovers for an evening at a local vineyard with a private chef. Chef Yapo, an expert chef with a passion for local Californian cuisine, created this four-course menu with inspiration from seasonal local...
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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
Ramona
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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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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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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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