Beginner Cooking Classes in San Diego
In a stress-free and fun environment, gourmet chefs will inspire and delight you with a selection of succulent cuisine from around the world. Whether you have always dreamed of creating authentic Mexican tacos or want to surprise your guests with Belgian waffles made from scratch, there is no shortage of exciting dishes to explore. Book one of these San Diego beginner cooking classes today!
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Cozy Fall Macarons
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Expand your baking knowledge by learning to make macarons, a beloved treat around the world. Learn how to make a macaron like a pro at this 3-hour cooking class. Led by an expert chef tutor, you’ll follow steps to mix a light macaron batter and pipe into perfect rounds. Then, you’ll create two delicious fall...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Fall Essentials With Wüsthof
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Unlock the ‘fall’ potential of autumnal ingredients at a hands-on class. In this practical cooking class, you’ll work with celebrated Wüsthof knives, established in 1814 as artisan knife makers in Germany, and an expert chef, to increase your cutting skills and make a fall feast. Under the chef’s expert...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Flavorful Asian Ingredients
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Bring the best of Asian cuisine to your kitchen in this spicy session. Get to grips with the techniques and ingredients used in some of the most popular cuisines in the world in this practical cooking class. Following the chef tutor's lead you’ll learn how to sauté shrimp in a spicy sauce and understand how to...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Knife Skills Booster With Wüsthof
$99
Cooking Class
$99
From slicing to dicing, this practical session will boost your chopping skills. Discover how good knife techniques are the foundation stone of all food prep in this hands-on cooking class. Using professional grade Wüsthof knives, industry leaders since 1814, you’ll learn how to dice, julienne, chop, slice, and cube...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Parisian Dream - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a dinner that celebrates the City of Love with your significant other. A trip to Paris may not be possible but this date night cooking class is a great alternative. Led by a chef tutor, you and your sweetheart will learn how to make a romantic French bistro meal and have a lot of fun. You’ll start by perfectly...
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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Making Croissants From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover how to make croissants like an expert at this immersive session. Flaky, soft and oh so delicious, this hands-on cooking class will help you to unravel the secrets behind the classic croissant. You’ll begin by preparing a basic dough, before adding layers of butter to get that distinctive flakiness. Then...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Classic Chocolate Dessert Tutorial
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn how to master the world’s favorite ingredient in three delicious desserts. Dive headfirst into tantalizing chocolate desserts in this sweet cooking class. Start by dipping homemade caramels into dark chocolate before whipping up a smooth chocolate ganache. This is infused with amaretto and espresso and rolled...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Celebration Dinner Spectacular
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a spectacular dinner menu that’s worthy of any celebration. No matter your kitchen experience, this fun cooking class will give every chef a versatile menu that’s perfect for birthdays and anniversaries. Kick off with Steak au Poivre with crisp Pommes Anna on the side. Then, master the skills to make a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pressure Cooking and Cast Iron Skills
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Build your kitchen confidence by learning to use two versatile pieces of kitchen equipment. This technique focussed cooking class will equip you with all of the skills you need to utilize a pressure cooker and a cast iron skillet, two vital bits of kits in every modern kitchen. Start by combining the two to make...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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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Verified Chef
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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Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
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