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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Cozy Cooking: French Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn all about French comfort foods. Embrace the coziness of fall with a comfort cooking class focused on French cuisine. With a dedicated chef by your side, you'll explore classic techniques and seasonal ingredients, combining the two to craft a hearty feast. Learn how to perfectly slow-cook cassoulet, prepare...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Indian Cooking Explored
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to prepare signature dishes from South Asia. This immersive cooking class highlights the incredible flavors and techniques behind quality South Asian cuisine. You'll explore vibrant flavor combinations alongside a top-rated chef as you prepare a selection of Indian dishes. Work on your frying technique while...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Divine Autumn Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Rediscover macarons with a delicious fall twist. Give macarons a fall makeover during this dynamic cooking class. A top-rated chef will guide you in creating two seasonal flavors: pecan pie and gingersnap macarons, both filled with an indulgent pumpkin-brandy buttercream that you'll make from scratch. Your dedicated...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Baking in Autumn
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the oven for an afternoon of fall baking. In this practical cooking class, you'll explore deliciously sweet fall flavors and time-tested baking techniques. A seasoned chef will guide you through crafting a selection of fall bakery favorites, including pumpkin donuts with a made-from-scratch buttermilk glaze,...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Holiday
Mastering Thanksgiving
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the Thanksgiving cooking game. Sharpen your skills in time for Thanksgiving with this cooking class dedicated to learning the ins and outs of holiday cooking essentials. You’ll perfect your roasting and herb-brining techniques while preparing a flavorful chicken. Learn to whip up creamy mashed potatoes with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Restaurant-Quality Portuguese
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the skills to craft a Portuguese feast. Take a tasty culinary tour of flavorful Portuguese cuisine and explore fresh ingredients in this hands-on cooking class. An expert chef will guide you as you learn new skills in the kitchen, preparing piri piri chicken with its signature spicy marinade, making crispy...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Dim Sum Demystified
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Experience dim sum mastery and bold flavors. Delightfully plump dim sum dumplings take the spotlight during this in-depth cooking class. A top-rated chef is eager to teach you how to form, fold, pleat and steam your dim sum to rival restaurant quality. You'll also prepare a selection of sweet and savory treats using...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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French Bistro Reimagined
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover bistro classics from France, with love. You'll turn your kitchen into a delightful bistro after taking this immersive cooking class. Working with a top-rated chef, you'll learn French techniques and cooking methods behind a selection of quintessentially French dishes. Learn how to perfectly pan-sear meat and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Comforting Beef Bourguignon
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Prepare a tantalizing feast. Craft a hearty menu filled with mouthwatering French-inspired cuisine in this easy-to-follow cooking class. An expert chef will guide you through making a juicy and comforting beef bourguignon as the main course. To start the feast, you'll prepare a tangy yet sweet salad and for dessert,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Autumn Feast
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a fall feast with a top-rated chef. Learn how to prepare American classics infused with the rich flavors of fall in this hands-on cooking class. Using a selection of high-quality appliances, you'll cook chicken with a smoky hot honey glaze, make perfectly golden buttermilk biscuits and use a food processor to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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Verified Chef
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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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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