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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Knife Skills
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Level up your chef skills and learn how to properly use kitchen knives. All good chefs know how important it is to use kitchen equipment correctly and in this cooking class, you'll learn one of the most important skills: knives. You will be carefully shown how to use kitchen knives safely and effectively, to get the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Summer Cookout
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Impress your guests with the perfect summer cookout. In this cooking class, you'll learn all the tips and tricks needed to create the tastiest summer cookout. The professional chef will guide you through the process of making the juiciest ribs with homemade glaze, classic coleslaw and potato salad. You'll even get to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Tuscan Al Fresco
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the beauty of Italy to your plate. Explore the region of Tuscany in this fun cooking class where you'll be shown how to create a delicious Italian meal from scratch. Using the zesty fresh flavors of lemon, you'll be shown how to create the perfect grilled chicken, adding an aromatic touch of rosemary to finish...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Classic Chinese Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to master the art of Chinese cooking. Create restaurant-quality Chinese dishes in this fully immersive cooking class. The professional chef will demonstrate authentic cooking methods and teach you to create a delicious hot and sour soup, stir-fry and more. You'll learn how to prepare fresh ingredients in a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Seafood Special
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an impressive seafood meal to share. Experience a true taste of New England in this seafood-inspired cooking class which brings the flavors of the coast to your plate. The chef will demonstrate how to create the tastiest crab cakes, teaching you the best techniques for preparing and cooking shellfish. You'll...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Explore Sicilian Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create an unforgettable Italian meal. You'll get to learn several Italian classics during this hands-on cooking class. The expert chef will guide you as you learn how to combine fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. You'll make a delicious chicken piccata served with truffle-flavored asparagus and creamy garlic...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Master Pasta Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to make the finest homemade pasta. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll discover how to create the most fantastically flavorsome pasta from scratch! You'll discover how to create the perfect pasta dough and practice rolling and cutting several different types of pasta. Using fresh produce, you'll also get...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Puff Pastry Masterclass
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bake the perfect sweet and savory pastries. In this 3-hour cooking class, you will learn how to perfect the art of puff pastry. You'll be guided throughout the whole process by an expert chef, who will teach you how to create the perfect dough and then fill it with a medley of sweet and savory...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Wonderful Wildflower Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Macaron making with a creative twist. Arts meets flavor in this exceptional cooking class which teaches you the skills needed to create delicate macarons. During this 3-hour experience, you'll be guided through the process of macaron making, from creating the batter to piping perfect floral shapes. By the end of the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Baking Elegant Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to bake the perfect sweet treat for your special someone. In this 3-hour cooking class, you'll discover how to create delicious macarons, perfect for your mom, partner or yourself as a treat. From creating the batter to coloring, piping and baking, you'll learn all the skills needed to create delicate...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Teens Cooking Series
3-Day Foodie Fun Teens: Universal Baking
$229
Cooking Class
$229
Three days of baking fun for teens and tweens. Boost the confidence and creative spirit of your budding chefs with this cooking series. Designed for ages 12 and older, teens and tweens will learn valuable lessons on food prep skills, kitchen safety, proper measuring and multicultural baking techniques. Summer cooking...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Kids Cooking Series
Italian Cooking - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Family fun gets better when you prepare delicious Italian staple foods! Get the whole family together for this interactive Italian cooking class where a skilled chef will show you how to have fun in the kitchen. Bond over your love of classic Italian dishes as you make everything by hand. Bring a part of Italy to your...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Social Distancing Friendly
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