Italian Cooking Classes in San Diego

Dive into the fundamentals of Italian cuisine with an array of authentic ingredients and menu choices that include everything from traditional to fusion dishes. Under the expert tutelage of experienced chefs, you will gain new skills and be able to recreate full-course meals for friends and family to enjoy. Experience San Diego Italian cooking classes for yourself by booking today!
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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Father's Day
Available Today
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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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Father's Day
Italian Specialties
$125
Cooking Class
$125
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Father's Day
Refined Italian Classics
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Immerse yourself in the refined simplicity of classic Italian cuisine. This hands-on cooking class shines the spotlight on enduring comfort classics from the Italian kitchen. Chef Perez teaches timeless methods for preparing traditional recipes from scratch including handmade pasta, creamy sauces and dressings and an...
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Chef Perez
Serving the San Diego area
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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...
Verified Chef
Chef Aaron
Serving the San Diego area
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Father's Day
Contemporary Handmade Italian Fare
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Chef Jarrett guides you through the formation of fresh agnolotti pasta using simple methods. Discover classic Italian recipes in this exciting hands-on cooking class where Chef Jarrett will teach you a variety of culinary techniques with handmade pasta taking center stage.
Start by crafting a sweet fig and burrata...
Verified Chef
Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF’S PLACE
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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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE
Father's Day
Available Today
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Father's Day
Classic Italian Dining
$125
Cooking Class
$125
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...
Verified Chef
Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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Father's Day
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.
Start your journey with...
Verified Chef
Chef Jarrett
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Father's Day
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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Father's Day
Magical Mediterranean Menu
$125
Cooking Class
$125
The sunshine flavors of this beloved region are within reach in these stunning selections. Bring a touch of gourmet goodness to your dining lineup with this hands-on cooking class from Chef Fabio. You'll make Mediterranean favorites representing the best of European cuisine in a singular spread brimming with fresh...
Verified Chef
Chef Fabio
Serving the San Diego area
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CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 4-18
Gourmet Italian Pizza
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Experience the hearty flavors of Italy and learn how to make pizza in this hands-on class. You and your team will enjoy making pizza and an Italian appetizer with gorgeous lake views and dessert in this interactive team building activity with Chef Jordan. Prepare for group bonding event full of flavor and...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in San Diego
02/15/2025
01/24/2025
We had ShaSha over to our home to teach my daughter and her friend how to make fresh homemade pasta and panna cotta. The girls loved learning the tips and tricks ShaSha included with her lessons that I know they will remember as they venture onto cooking for from-scratch dishes. ShaSha was lovely and personable and we'd definitely work with her again. And we can't forget the food - so incredible delicious!
01/12/2025
My husband received this fantastic experience for a birthday gift from our daughter. Chef ShaSha is passionate about cooking and teaching. She is very personable and made the experience a lot of fun. The food we cooked was made with only quality ingredients and was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this experience with Chef ShaSha for any occasion!

10/05/2024
Chef Jarrett is the absolute best! His cooking class was fun, informative and interactive. Not to mention the food is DELICIOUS and he left extra for us! He explained everything in detail, demonstrated, let us try our hand at it, and made it work perfectly for 4 people (and 2 pups). Plus he was very accommodating when we had to move things last minute due to my Dad being rushed to the hospital the night before our scheduled class - will forever appreciate how kind and understanding he was to move our booking last minute. Will 100% book with Chef Jarrett again! He is one of the good ones, our friends enjoyed t so much too, and that Sweet Fig and Burrata Crostini was mouth-watering delicious. Plus rolling out the pasta is just fun!

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Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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