Italian Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Discover the tantalizing aromas and flavors of Italian cuisine, from authentic fare to traditional, gluten-free and more. With Italian cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of carefully-curated menus alongside experienced gourmet chefs that are passionate about teaching their craft. Learn in a welcoming and relaxed environment and then bring your new skills home to wow your guests. Be sure to book today!
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CHEF’S PLACE
Bread-Making From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of homemade bread. Spend a fragrant afternoon baking fresh bread from scratch in this immersive cooking class. You'll start with a savory Irish cheddar and spring onion soda bread, perfect for pairing with hearty soups. Then, craft an Italian rosemary and roasted garlic...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Plant-Based Farm to Fork
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to prepare exquisite plant-based meals, and discover the health benefits within. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jordan has prepared an incredible four-course, plant-based menu for you to create using herbs, vegetables, citrus and produce from his very own culinary garden.
As you work your way...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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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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Pasta Fresca
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch with Chef Marty. Unlock the secrets to preparing authentic homemade Italian cuisine from Chef Marty's hometown of Tuscany! In this hands-on pasta-making class, you'll lean on Chef Marty's years of culinary expertise as you learn all the techniques and tricks you need to make...
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Verified Chef
Chef Marty
San Diego (Mid-City)
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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...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Kids' Pasta-Making 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The kids will learn how to make authentic handmade pasta in this entertaining cooking class. Explore the art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Chef ShaSha will guide you by using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques to make a handful of kids' favorite dishes.
Begin by preparing colorful...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Italian Deliciousness - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make Italian food to ignite your appetite and culinary skills. Join this Italian cooking class and make the all-time favorite foods everyone loves so much. Skilled chefs will show you what it takes to make a perfect golden pasta and how to cook it at the ideal temperature and consistency. You will use fresh and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Flavors of Tuscany
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Get ready to explore the authentic flavors of Tuscany in this class with Chef Laura! In this hands-on class with Chef Laura, you will learn how to prepare a four-course Tuscan menu that showcases the beauty of fresh herbs and simple, traditionally used Tuscan ingredients.
Some of the recipes you can look forward to...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Authentic Italian Pasta Making
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Join Chef Jordan in handcrafting a three-course authentic Italian meal from start to finish. In this hands-on 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 salad...
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Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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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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Verified Chef
Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Pasta-Making Date Night
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Spend your next date night learning the art of pasta-making in this hands-on class. Take your date out on a culinary adventure by working together to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch in this interactive cooking class. Chef ShaSha will be your guide as you navigate these delicious and exciting...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Homemade Pasta Delight
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare pasta from scratch for the ultimate taste test. Join a pasta cooking class and make fresh and super-soft pasta from scratch. The local skilled chefs will tell you what it takes to cook like a real Italian, with fresh and organic ingredients that make the kitchen smell like a Mediterranean paradise. Knead the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.