San Diego (Hillcrest)
4.9
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Chef Yapo

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Chef Yapo
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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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Treasures of Tuscany

$103.99
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$103.99
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Showcase regional ingredients with classic Tuscan methods. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the abundance and traditions of Tuscany. Using signature ingredients from the region, a world-class chef teaches timeless techniques from the Tuscan kitchen. You’ll learn to make sauces and spreads, then practice...
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Chef Donna or Resident Chef
4.1
77 Reviews
Carlsbad
Next Date: Mon, Nov 2nd at 7:00PM & other times
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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

$153.99
Cooking Class
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$153.99
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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
216 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Tue, Nov 3rd at 9:00AM & other times
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Italian Specialties

$143.99
Cooking Class
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$143.99
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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
11 Reviews
San Diego (East Village)
Next Date: Tue, Nov 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Tropical Caribbean BBQ

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Starting at $123.99/person
Price varies by group size
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
216 Reviews
East San Diego
Next Date: Tue, Nov 3rd & other times
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Seaside Soirée

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Starting at $123.99/person
Price varies by group size
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
4.8
38 Reviews
Downtown San Diego
Next Date: Wed, Nov 4th & other times
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Home Hibachi Feast

$64.99
Hibachi Catering
$64.99
Savor an exciting dining moment with this traditional Japanese menu. The fun of interactive hibachi cookery comes to you in this exhilarating private chef meal from Chef Adam. Enjoy a blend of proteins, fried rice and fresh vegetables prepared to your liking, plus a refreshing side salad and even sake for adult...
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Chef Adam or Local Hibachi Chef
5.0
7 Reviews
Downtown San Diego
Next Date: Wed, Nov 4th & other times
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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

Sites and Bites in San Diego

$129.99
Food Tour + Drink Upgrade
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$129.99
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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: Tue, Nov 3rd at 11:30AM & other times
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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

$99.99
Food Tour
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$99.99
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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: Wed, Nov 4th at 11:00AM & other times
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Discovering Delicious Old Town

$99.99
Food Tour
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$99.99
All fees included
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: Wed, Nov 4th at 12:00PM & other times
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Great for Groups of 4-18

The Essence of French Cooking

$163.99
Team Building Activity
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$163.99
All fees included
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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4.9
216 Reviews
Julian
Next Date: Tue, Nov 3rd at 9:00AM & other times
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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls 2 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls 3 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls 4 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls 5 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls 6 slide
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Handmade Sushi Rolls

$123.99
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$123.99
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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
66 Reviews
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Next Date: Wed, Nov 4th at 2:00PM & other times
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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase 2 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase 3 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase 4 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase 5 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase 6 slide
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Spanish Paella Showcase

$143.99
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$143.99
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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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Chef Fabio
4.9
11 Reviews
San Diego (East Village)
Next Date: Wed, Nov 4th at 6:00PM & other times
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Sweets From Korea

$53.99/Person
Online Cooking Class
All fees included
$53.99/Person
All fees included
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
102 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Wed, Nov 4th, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET & other times
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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$43.99/Person
Online Couples Cooking Class
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$43.99/Person
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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
483 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Wed, Nov 4th, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET & other times
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Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

$43.99/Person
Online Cooking Class
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$43.99/Person
All fees included
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
197 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sat, Nov 7th, 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET & other times
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

San Diego Private chef: Gourmet Ravioli San Diego Private chef: Gourmet Ravioli 2 slide
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Gourmet Ravioli

Starting at $63.99/person
Price varies by group size
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Starting at $63.99/person
Price varies by group size
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: Authentic Risotto San Diego Private chef: Authentic Risotto 2 slide
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Authentic Risotto

Starting at $83.99/person
Price varies by group size
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Starting at $83.99/person
Price varies by group size
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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San Diego Private chef: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup San Diego Private chef: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 2 slide San Diego Private chef: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 3 slide San Diego Private chef: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 4 slide San Diego Private chef: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 5 slide San Diego Private chef: Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup 6 slide
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Bohemian Hawaiian Picnic Fare and Setup

Starting at $369.99/person
Price varies by group size
Private chef
Starting at $369.99/person
Price varies by group size
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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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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

Mexican-Asian Fusion Fare

$163.99
All fees included
Team Building Activity
$163.99
All fees included
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 Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli Dinner San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 2 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 3 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 4 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 5 slide San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Ravioli Dinner 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 15-20

Handmade Ravioli Dinner

$163.99
All fees included
Team Building Activity
$163.99
All fees included
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

$163.99
All fees included
Team Building Activity
$163.99
All fees included
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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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Yapo THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Outdoor Grilling Class

Master Your Grill

$139.99
All fees included
Cooking Class
$139.99
All fees included
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
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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San Diego Cooking Class: Seafood With the Seasons San Diego Cooking Class: Seafood With the Seasons 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Seafood With the Seasons 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Seafood With the Seasons 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Seafood With the Seasons 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Seafood With the Seasons 6 slide
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Seafood With the Seasons

$109.99
All fees included
Cooking Class
$109.99
All fees included
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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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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San Diego Cooking Class: Seasonal Dinner in San Diego
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Seasonal Dinner in San Diego

$109.99
All fees included
Cooking Class
$109.99
All fees included
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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Chef Yapo
4.9
31 Reviews
La Jolla & Pacific Beach
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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.