Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Beginner cooking classes in Downtown San Diego are the perfect fit for those looking to brush up on their culinary skills. If you truly have little idea on how to go about preparing a meal, join up with talented chefs as they give you skills to last a lifetime. Before long you will feel like a gourmet chef as you create a culinary masterpiece of your very own. Discover flavor combinations to make an outstandingly appetizing meal. Book now.
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Outdoor Grilling Class
Outdoor Farm-to-Table Feast
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to grill a farm-to-table feast infused with island vibes in Chef Jordan's backyard. In this outdoor hands-on grilling class with Chef Jordan, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course menu that fuses farm-to-table Californian cuisine with a touch of island flavor and flair.
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Chef Jordan W.
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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
Serving the San Diego area
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Mastery of Homemade Tarts
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make elegant and innovative tarts and pastry creations with Chef Rachel. In this hands-on baking class, the chef will focus on the nuances of preparing vibrant tarts and elegant adornments. Chef Adina will teach you how to make enchanting apple cinnamon roses filled with cream cheese followed by two...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Sushi-Centered Feast
$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn to craft and roll fresh, flavorful sushi rolls in this Asian inspired cooking class. Rolling sushi sometimes feels intimidating, but in this cooking class, you'll feel at ease with this process. This hands-on workshop is led by an experienced Chef Krong covering everything from selecting the freshest ingredients...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Time for Brunch
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore the bountiful world of brunch and learn how to cook your favorite dishes Start your day off with a delicious and bountiful brunch feast with this brunch cooking class. In this fun and interactive class led by a gourmet chef, you'll be taught how to use the freshest ingredients and flavors to create a brunch...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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Italian Cast Iron Pizza
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Have fun cooking pizza in a cast iron pan, along with crafting other Italian favorites. In this interactive cooking class, let Chef Jarrett teach you all about the spectacular world of creating pizza completely from scratch, a simple yet impressive feat you can share with family and friends.
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Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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Handmade Custom Pizza 101
$95
Cooking Class
$95
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
Serving the San Diego area
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Authentic Italian Pasta Making
$179
Cooking Class
$179
Join Chef Jordan in handcrafting a three-course authentic Italian meal from start to finish. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jordan will lead you on a journey through some of the most simple, yet awe-inspiring Italian classics — including fresh, homemade pasta.
You will begin with a refreshing Caprese...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Classic Italian Dining
$85
Cooking Class
$85
From starters to dessert, this charming collection of Italian dishes is a meal worth creating. There's a selection of hearty Italian specialties waiting for you in this exciting interactive cooking class. Chef Fabio enters the kitchen to share wisdom and demonstrate how to create your own fabulous Old World...
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Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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A Twist on Indian Favorites
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Put a non-traditional spin on classic Indian dishes with Chef Rachel as your guide. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Adina will teach you a handful of non-traditional recipes for the classic and traditional Indian food you know and love, along with smart cooking techniques along the way.
You'll begin with...
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Chef Adina
Serving the San Diego area
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Vegetarian Taste of Thailand
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Create a flavorful, vegetarian-friendly menu inspired by authentic Thai ingredients. Thai cuisine presents an ideal canvas for making vegetarian dishes with a bold, satisfying twist. Let Chef Krong be your guide through this interactive cooking class as she teaches you how to create Thai menu items that skip the meat...
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Chef Krong
Serving the San Diego area
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Classic Italian Desserts
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make an delectable assortment of customizable Italian desserts. This cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to make popular Italian desserts. Prepare these treats like a pro and customize your sweet creations with Chef ShaSha’s expert guidance.
First, you'll whip up creamy and...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the San Diego area
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