Cooking Classes in Downtown San Diego
Best cooking classes in Downtown San Diego for your next culinary journey
Discover the techniques to cook incredible meals in an assortment of cooking classes in Downtown San Diego. San Diego is only a hop-skip away from the beautiful ocean, full of fresh seafood. Take this freshness to your plate with the help of skilled chefs. Not in the mood for seafood? There's so much more, from egg dishes to Southern comfort food, sushi, steaks and the list goes on. There is something for every palate. Book now.
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Pasta Essentials for Home Cooks
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn foundational skills for crafting homemade pasta dishes. This hands-on cooking class will ignite a passion for pasta as you learn tips for making complete, pasta-based dishes from start to finish. An expert chef teaches you to create flavorful elements from versatile dough that can be used for numerous pasta...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Timeless Tuscan Cooking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how tried-and-true cookware elevates Italian classics. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll use a cast iron skillet to create a rustic Italian twist on traditional surf and turf. With tips from the chef, you’ll prepare juicy seared steak and develop a creamy seafood risotto. For dessert, use your cast...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mediterranean Spice
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience the dynamic flavors of the Mediterranean with a world-class chef. This immersive cooking class explores the diverse and vibrant cuisines of the Mediterranean. From aromatic spice blends like za’atar to zesty fresh citrus, you’ll learn how to use local ingredients to create fragrant and flavorful dishes...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Foundational French Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn fundamental methods from French cuisine with guidance from an expert chef. This hands-on cooking class explores the legacy of French techniques in modern gourmet cuisine. Your chef instructor will teach you proper methods for emulsifying vinaigrette, preparing starches, searing meat and reducing pan sauce. For...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Indian Restaurant Signatures
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Savor fragrant restaurant-style Indian cuisine at home. This immersive cooking class explores regional ingredients and classic techniques from Indian cuisine. Guided by a world-class chef, you will learn tips for preparing signature dishes like creamy butter chicken. Pair your luscious curry with homemade griddled...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
European Bread Basket
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make two of Europe’s signature breads: focaccia and baguette. In this hands-on cooking class, a world-class chef teaches time-honored techniques for crafting Italian and French breads from scratch. Discover the differences and similarities between the styles, then elevate your bakes with chef tips....
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Five-Star French Techniques
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Elevate your culinary repertoire with timeless methods from a French gourmet kitchen. In this skills-focused cooking class, an expert chef provides hands-on experience with fine dining French techniques. Learn how to transform simple, high-quality ingredients into a spectacular menu with complex flavors and refined...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Kids Cooking Series
Creepy Cookies - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
These spooky cookie creations are the perfect Halloween treat. Join an expert chef for this family-friendly, themed cooking class. Designed for all skill levels, the chef teaches you how to make festive cookies from start to finish. You’ll make dough and roll it to the ideal consistency for cutting fun shapes. Once...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Pizzeria Perfection - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Upgrade pizza night with crowd-pleasing homemade pies. This interactive cooking class makes pizza night easy and fun for the whole family. Parents and children work together with an expert chef instructor to create kid-approved custom pies. You’ll learn to make dough from scratch, then assemble your toppings and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Harvest Season Favorites
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a comforting menu inspired by signature flavors of the season. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn tips for highlighting the season’s best produce while preparing a comforting gourmet menu. An expert chef shares classic techniques such as pan-roasting poultry and stirring rice into a luxuriously...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Seasonal Tuscan Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a rustic Italian spread brimming with seasonal flavors and timeless techniques. In this hands-on cooking class inspired by the season, you’ll practice traditional Italian methods with guidance from a world-class chef. Infuse vibrant sweet potato into classic gnocchi to pair with succulent seared strip steak in...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Season's Best Baking
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Showcase the best flavors of the season with an autumnal twist on classic bakes. This hands-on cooking class ideal for cooler weather highlights beloved seasonal ingredients in a selection of delectable desserts. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll learn tips for elevating your baking skills from mixing and shaping the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Covid-19 Precautions
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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.