Cooking Classes in San Diego
Best Cooking Classes in San Diego for your next culinary journey
There are many reasons why they call it America’s Finest City, not least of which is the line-up of delicious cooking classes in San Diego. Indeed, whether you’re in Carlsbad & Oceanside, Downtown, East San Diego or La Jolla & Pacific Beach, there are lots of culinary classes in San Diego nearby with which to satisfy your curiosity for cuisine. Are you in the mood to make fresh sushi? How about Italian pasta or French bistro-style dishes? Under the guidance of a world-class local chef, it’s all possible. No experience is required, just a love of great food and the desire to learn to cook it. If that sounds like you, then be sure to sign up for cooking courses in San Diego today!
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Vegetarian Thai Feast
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Explore Thai cuisine through a vegetarian and gluten-free lens during this hands-on cooking class. Join the talented Chef Supranee and embrace the flavors of the Chef's native Thailand during this engaging cooking class experience. With a focus on fresh flavors and immaculate presentation, Chef Supranee is ready to...
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Chef Supranee
San Diego (La Jolla)
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Classic Regional Mediterranean Favorites
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Embark on a culinary expedition to the Mediterranean by creating well-loved dishes. This hands-on cooking class with Chef Nicholas will take you from Greece to Spain in just a few bites. You'll learn the right techniques and use the best ingredients to create traditional Mediterranean recipes.
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Chef Nicholas
Serving the San Diego area
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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...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Italian Pasta Perfection
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Have a true Italian experience as you create gorgeous pasta completely from scratch. Experience a truly authentic Italian cooking class as Chef Max guides you through a hands-on journey of fresh, regional cuisine. Born and raised in Italy, Chef Max brings his passion and heritage to every step of the...
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Chef Max
San Diego (East Village)
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Family Approved Weekday Meals
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Prove to your kids that healthy food doesn't have to taste or even look yucky! In this interactive hands-on cooking class, Chef Stacy will teach you how to make healthy and delicious kid-friendly meals and snacks that are vegetarian, gluten-free and packed with nutrients. This class is perfect if you are struggling to...
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Chef Stacy D.
Serving the San Diego area
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Artisan Pizza From Scratch in San Diego
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Learn the timeless craft of authentic Italian pizza-making in this hands-on session. Roll up your sleeves and dive into the flavors of Italy in this immersive cooking class led by Chef Patti. Discover how to prepare traditional pizza dough, master fresh sauces and balance flavors like a true pizzaiolo.
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Chef Patti
Serving the San Diego area
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Mother's Day Favorite
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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Harnessing the Power of Plants
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Prepare a delicious feast while reaping the benefits and harnessing the power of plant-based foods. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Stacy will show you how to use and prepare seasonal and sustainably-sourced ingredients chock-full of nutrients and flavor.
You will learn basic knife skills as you create a...
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Chef Stacy D.
Serving the San Diego area
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Mediterranean Recipes Made Simple in San Diego
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Explore the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean cuisine. Explore the fundamentals of Mediterranean cuisine with Chef Patti as you prepare a refined four-course menu highlighting balance, freshness and flavor. Gain hands-on practice in crafting classic dishes while perfecting knife skills, seasoning and plating...
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Chef Patti
Serving the San Diego area
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Healthy Fusion Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Craft flavorful, easy-to-master dishes using fresh ingredients and classic techniques. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class and learn to create a simple yet elegant meal featuring bold flavors. You'll explore how to combine fresh, seasonal ingredients with time-honored techniques to craft a...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Sweet and Savory Gluten Free Baking
$105
Cooking Class
$105
Learn how to bake a wholesome three-course vegetarian dinner and dessert without the gluten. Using fresh, seasonal and non-GMO ingredients, Chef Stacy will help you take your baking skills to the next level in this gluten-free and vegetarian hands-on baking class. You’ll learn how to balance texture, flavor and...
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Chef Stacy D.
Serving the San Diego area
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Pizza Feast For Kids in San Diego
$95
Cooking Class
$95
A hands-on pizza making session for kids and families. Spark creativity and confidence in the kitchen with this interactive cooking class perfect for young chefs and their families. Designed for fun and learning, this pizza making session turns cooking into a shared experience filled with teamwork, laughter and...
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Chef Patti
Serving the San Diego area
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