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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Sweet Italian Masterpieces
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to crafting iconic Italian desserts in this hands-on experience. This cooking class invites you to indulge in the sweet side of Italy. Build creamy, coffee-infused tiramisu along with light and airy bomboloni and crisp cannoli filled with dreamy goodness. Learn the techniques behind these timeless...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Winter Farmers Market Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the best of winter’s bounty with seasonal dishes that bring warmth and flavor. This winter farmers market cooking class celebrates the season’s best produce with cozy, comforting dishes. Learn to prepare creamy polenta topped with a savory wild mushroom ragù, a vibrant blood orange hazelnut fennel salad...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Cooking Techniques Made Simple
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore essential French culinary techniques in a hands-on and delicious experience. Explore the essence of French cuisine in this cooking class, where timeless techniques meet bold flavors. Cook hearty coq au vin, create creamy truffle pommes aligot and craft a vibrant winter salad with a perfectly balanced...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Romance Cooking - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to cook together with flavors that bring romance and intimacy into your kitchen. This romantic French cooking class is perfect for date night. Learn to create a decadent porcini-crusted steak with a rich béarnaise sauce, paired with a fresh spinach and beet salad. Delight in perfectly sautéed green beans with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Luxe French Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a luxurious, unforgettable evening filled with French elegance and love in your kitchen. This cooking class is perfect for a luxuriously romantic date night. Learn how to prepare exquisite French dishes, including seared scallops with champagne beurre blanc and decadent pommes anna. As you cook together, the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Flaky Creative Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the secrets to making bakery-quality croissants with simple techniques and delicious fillings. Learn how to make the buttery, flaky croissants of your dreams in this cooking class. From the decadent kouign-amann to the indulgent chocolate hazelnut cream croissant, master the technique of layering dough and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Surf & Turf Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make an exquisite banquet that showcases the flavors of the sea and the land seamlessly. During this engaging cooking class, you'll be able to create a multiple-course surf & turf menu. A chef instructor will teach you the best cooking techniques to sear steak expertly as well as how to prepare and cook seafood....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Culinary Techniques 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn key techniques for mastering the fundamentals of cooking and elevating your meals. In this cooking class, you'll master essential skills, starting with a crisp salad and vinaigrette 101. From there, you'll learn the art of truffled pommes purée and perfect the technique of searing steak with herbed butter. End...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Authentic Flavors of Spain with Breville
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the simplicity and richness of Spanish dishes using Breville's precision tools and techniques. Make authentic Spanish dishes using Breville appliances in this cooking class. From the perfectly roasted pork loin to the crispy patatas bravas, this menu is bursting with traditional Spanish flavors. With the help...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Italian Favorites Made Simple
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover the joy of crafting authentic Italian dishes with fresh, bold flavors. This cooking class invites you to explore the essence of Italy with a menu that balances hearty and refined flavors. Form tender potato gnocchi paired with bright, nutty pesto and cook strip steak infused with the richness of chianti....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Street-Style Taco Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Uncover authentic taco-making secrets in a lively, flavor-packed culinary adventure. This cooking class will take you into the world of authentic street tacos. Learn how to craft tender, flavorful fillings and make fresh, handmade tortillas from scratch. Pair your tacos with zesty pico de gallo, creamy guacamole and a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Cozy French Cuisine for Winter
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore seasonal French cooking techniques to create comforting and vibrant wintertime meals. This cozy French winter cooking class brings the warmth and flavor of France to your table. Learn to craft a hearty seasonal menu featuring savory, aromatic dishes paired with fresh, vibrant flavors. Perfect for the colder...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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