Beginner Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Discover your cooking feet and learn to prepare simple, delectable and healthful cuisine. Even if you know nothing about cooking, you will be astonished at the variety of dishes you will have the opportunity to explore with an experienced gourmet chef. With beginner cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach, you can recreate your newly-learned creations at home and impress friends and family at every occasion. Be sure to book today!
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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 La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Team Building Activity
Culinary Creations
$110
Team Building Activity
$110
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Dim Sum Oasis
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make delicious dumplings and steamed buns like a true chef. Make the best of this hands-on cooking class, where you’ll practice the steps for making two types of dumplings—from forming and folding to pleating and steaming. Then, your chef instructor will teach you how to create tasty, fluffy steamed buns...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Admirable Patio Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Marvel in Sun-Kissed Grilled Goodness. Take advantage of this cooking class to muster up all that summer has to offer with a menu great for soaking up the sun outdoors. The interactive session will have your chef instructor guiding you through grilling salmon to perfection, creating a veggie and herb-packed sauce, and...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fresh Summer Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mastering chef-verified seasonal blends and textures. This chef-led cooking class presents a menu featuring fresh ingredients and summer-themed dishes. Participants will learn to prepare flank steak with a zesty relish, a fresh stone fruit salad with arugula and goat cheese, and sweet seasonal fruits with crГЁme...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Smiles and Slices
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Relish seasonal grilled pizza and more. Craft a menu with the flavors of the season in this cooking class, focusing on blending summer flavors into a curated menu. Participants learn to grill a delicious pizza, pair it with creamy cheese and zesty peppers, and create a fresh salad with juicy nectarines, arugula, and...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Sauced and Loaded
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Find the Simplicity in gourmet meals made just right. Join a cooking class where you'll learn to balance seasonings for a flavorful one-pan dish of tender chicken and fluffy couscous. The chef will teach you how to prepare fresh tomatoes, pickled red onions, and a light dressing for a colorful side dish. Finally,...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Ultimate Summer Grill
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the grill for some summer menu essentials. Fire up the grill for a cooking class featuring a summer-inspired menu. Gain tips and techniques for creating the perfect summer grilling menu. On the agenda is apricot glazed chicken, feta vinaigrette, and a soft polenta—all made better with the grill. For...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pasta La Vista
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to making homemade pasta. Figure out the craft of homemade pasta and why it's worth the effort in this hands-on cooking class. You will learn essential pasta techniques—from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli. We’ll simmer a hearty Bolognese, put...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Savoring French Riviera Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in Provencal and Riviera culinary traditions. The perfect French meal awaits you in this cooking class! Your expert chef instructor will teach you how to cook beautifully seared chicken breasts flavored with capers, olives, and roasted lemons. The menu showcases the cuisines of Provence and the French Riviera...
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Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Culinary Tour of France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A Celebration of Brittany and Normandy Cuisine. This cooking class boasts a unique experience in French cuisine, featuring savory crГЄpes filled with ham and GruyГЁre, herby compound butter for asparagus, and a seasonal salad. The dessert is a classic apple custard tart topped with brandy-infused cream,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Chuck or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.