Fun Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Take the intimidation out of cooking while discovering wholesome and satisfying meals both local and international with fun cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Expert chefs are dedicated to providing you with an unparalleled hands-on experience in a relaxed and welcoming class atmosphere. Choose from one of many menus and prepare to discover your inner chef. Be sure to book your fun cooking class today!
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Cozy Cool-Weather Favorites - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Embrace the cooler seasons with classic comforting dishes. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the seasonal ingredients and timeless methods that warm up chilly evenings. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll practice essential techniques like braising while simmering beef bourguignon. To accompany your stew, the chef...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Refined Coastal French
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Escape to the French seaside with a sophisticated seafood-centered meal. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn tips for creating chef-level recipes at home. Inspired by classic French cuisine, the chef teaches essential techniques like pan-roasting delicate white fish, making flavorful compound butter and...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Mastering Classic Croissants
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Become an expert in the art of croissants with guidance from a world-class chef. This in-depth cooking class provides hands-on practice with essential skills for preparing classic French croissants. Your chef instructor shares tips and feedback as you mix and laminate the dough – a crucial process for achieving the...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Artisan Pizzeria
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Turn your kitchen into an artisanal pizzeria with creative handcrafted pies. In this hands-on cooking class, an expert chef shares innovative tips for creating delicious pizzas at home that surprise and delight. Starting with the basics, you’ll learn how to prepare a versatile pizza dough. Then, select and arrange...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Perfecting Pumpkin Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate the season’s most iconic flavor with a selection of sweet, pumpkin-infused treats. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll add cozy seasonal recipes and classic techniques to your baking repertoire. An expert chef will teach you how to give traditional desserts an autumnal twist while honing fundamental...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Tasting Northern Italy
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover classic flavors and techniques from the northern regions of Italy. This immersive cooking class highlights hearty, rustic dishes popular across Italy’s north. Guided by a world-class chef, you’ll practice time-honored techniques such as braising tender osso bucco and creating flavorful polenta infused...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Timeless French Featuring Le Creuset
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft enduring French classics with cookware from one of the world’s most renowned kitchen brands. This hands-on cooking class celebrates time-honored French cuisine with a menu that reflects the transitioning seasons. Following along with an expert chef, you’ll transform seasonal produce into a stunning meal...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Power of Sauces
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make sauces to enhance any dish, sweet and savory. Sauces are the unsung heroes of the culinary world and, in this practical cooking class, you’ll learn how to harness their power to transform any dish. Start by mastering the techniques to make a classic Hollandaise, partnered with seared salmon,...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fiery South American Flavors
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Take a deep dive into South American cuisine in this hands-on kitchen session. Get ready for big flavors as you prepare a complete menu of South American dishes. Start with a classic flank steak, that’s grilled Argentine style and made even better with an aromatic Peruvian salsa. Serve both with a big-hitting side...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Everyday Gourmet Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Level up your kitchen skills in this hands-on session covering an assortment of cooking techniques. By the end of this cooking class, you’ll have expert knowledge of versatile kitchen techniques that will help you prepare any dish. Start the session by getting to grips with frying meat, carefully monitoring the time...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Anytime Grilling
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Get hands-on tips on grilling to perfection at this fiery session. Squeeze every last drop out of summer with a cooking class devoted to grilling. Following your pit-master tutor, you’ll learn how to grill pork chops so that they stay moist and juicy, and serve them with a distinctive hatch chili and bacon chutney....
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
CHEF’S PLACE
Pro Secrets From the Bakery
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build your baking skills and be ready to tackle any recipe. Move in a little closer and listen to these pro baking secrets, revealed by an expert chef during this cooking class. You’ll discover how to create three classic desserts that can be endlessly adapted once you’ve got the basics. You'll start by making a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
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