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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Extravaganza Menu For Every Occasion
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a special celebratory meal that’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions. Catering a special event has never been easier thanks to this practical cooking class. Perfect for experienced chefs looking to expand their horizons or newbies building their skills, this session will take you...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Dim Sum Oasis
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Make delicious dumplings and steamed buns like a true chef. Make the best of this hands-on cooking class, where you’ll practice the steps for making two types of dumplings—from forming and folding to pleating and steaming. Then, your chef instructor will teach you how to create tasty, fluffy steamed buns filled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Admirable Patio Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Marvel in Sun-Kissed Grilled Goodness. Take advantage of this cooking class to muster up all that summer has to offer with a menu great for soaking up the sun outdoors. The interactive session will have your chef instructor guiding you through grilling salmon to perfection, creating a veggie and herb-packed sauce, and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fresh Summer Recipes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mastering chef-verified seasonal blends and textures. This chef-led cooking class presents a menu featuring fresh ingredients and summer-themed dishes. Participants will learn to prepare flank steak with a zesty relish, a fresh stone fruit salad with arugula and goat cheese, and sweet seasonal fruits with crème...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Smiles and Slices
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Relish seasonal grilled pizza and more. Craft a menu with the flavors of the season in this cooking class, focusing on blending summer flavors into a curated menu. Participants learn to grill a delicious pizza, pair it with creamy cheese and zesty peppers, and create a fresh salad with juicy nectarines, arugula, and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Sauced and Loaded
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Find the Simplicity in gourmet meals made just right. Join a cooking class where you'll learn to balance seasonings for a flavorful one-pan dish of tender chicken and fluffy couscous. The chef will teach you how to prepare fresh tomatoes, pickled red onions, and a light dressing for a colorful side dish. Finally,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Ultimate Summer Grill
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fire up the grill for some summer menu essentials. Fire up the grill for a cooking class featuring a summer-inspired menu. Gain tips and techniques for creating the perfect summer grilling menu. On the agenda is apricot glazed chicken, feta vinaigrette, and a soft polenta—all made better with the grill. For dessert,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pasta La Vista
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the secrets to making homemade pasta. Figure out the craft of homemade pasta and why it's worth the effort in this hands-on cooking class. You will learn essential pasta techniques—from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli. We’ll simmer a hearty Bolognese, put together...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Savoring French Riviera Cuisine
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Revel in Provencal and Riviera culinary traditions. The perfect French meal awaits you in this cooking class! Your expert chef instructor will teach you how to cook beautifully seared chicken breasts flavored with capers, olives, and roasted lemons. The menu showcases the cuisines of Provence and the French Riviera...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Culinary Tour of France
$99
Cooking Class
$99
A Celebration of Brittany and Normandy Cuisine. This cooking class boasts a unique experience in French cuisine, featuring savory crêpes filled with ham and Gruyère, herby compound butter for asparagus, and a seasonal salad. The dessert is a classic apple custard tart topped with brandy-infused cream, celebrating...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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A Sweet Euphony of Pâtisserie Classics
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Mastering the Art of Paris-Brest. Test out the pastry chef life in this latest hands-on cooking class! You’ll learn to make pâte à choux and vanilla-praline crème to build an impressive dessert—Paris-Brest. Learn essential baking techniques from top-rated chefs, showcase Northwest French cuisine, and celebrate...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Around the World in Donuts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Exploring International Flavors in Three Sweet Bites. Join an interactive cooking class to explore the delicious world of donuts! An expert chef instructor will guide you through making three global donut creations—Classic French beignets, Mexican churro fritters and Japanese mochi donuts. From making your dough to...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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