Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Best Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach for your next culinary journey

Perhaps the only factor that matches the majestic views of the ocean is the extraordinary variety of eateries that one may find in La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Now you have the opportunity to prepare cuisine from around the world with expert chefs that are passionate about their craft. Discover your inner chef by booking one of many incredible cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach to ensure your seat at the chef’s table!
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Father's Day
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
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Father's Day
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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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
Carlsbad
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Father's Day
The Flavors of Argentina
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover the flavors of Argentina with Chef Laura as you prepare three unique dishes. With Mediterranean and Spanish influences, Argentinian cuisine contains a variety of fresh and complex flavors to discover. Explore Argentinian-inspired cuisine with Chef Laura as she teaches you how to prepare three authentic...
Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Father's Day
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.
Some of the recipes...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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South American Steak - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the passion of Latin America to your date night. Elevate your date night and create an unforgettable meal together in this Latin-inspired cooking class. The expert chef will show you how to combine fresh ingredients to create a delicious South American-themed meal. You be shown how to grill a perfect steak, make...
Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Father's Day
The Art of Sushi Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Transform fresh fish and vegetables into sushi works of art. If you've ever been mesmerized watching a sushi chef craft fresh, colorful rolls, then you'll love mastering the art of sushi-making with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Aaron.
With the right equipment and a selection of fresh fish, you'll be...
Verified Chef
Chef Aaron
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Father's Day
Classic Donuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master some donut recipes, and let your creativity run free with taste and fillings. You won't want to miss this hands-on cooking class! Learn how to fry, fill, and glaze one of the world's most popular desserts while an experienced chef instructor teaches you how to prepare donut dough from scratch and then...
Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Cooking With Mushrooms
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Explore the world of mushrooms, and their positive impact on your health, with Chef Jordan. Join Chef Jordan to learn about the many health and wellness benefits of mushrooms, which contain antioxidants, among other compounds, that can help to remove damaging free radicals from your body.
Start out with a...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Father's Day
French and Italian Fusion
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Laura will show you how to get the most out of cooking with wine. French and Italian cuisine rely heavily on wine for cooking. Whether for deglazing a pan to make a sauce, simmering for hours to add flavor or a splash over fruit, wine is central to southern European fare.
The class starts with an asparagus...
Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Father's Day
Gourmet Modern Japanese Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Try your hand at crafting a Japanese street food favorite, courtesy of Chef Aaron. Learn how to create a handful of Japanese cuisine favorites, including okonomiyaki, a savory pancake commonly topped with cabbage or grilled meats. Chef Aaron will also teach you smart techniques to make three more classic...
Verified Chef
Chef Aaron
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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