Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach
Best Cooking Classes in La Jolla & Pacific Beach for your next culinary journey

Perhaps the only factor that matches the majestic views of the ocean is the extraordinary variety of eateries that one may find in La Jolla and Pacific Beach. Now you have the opportunity to prepare cuisine from around the world with expert chefs that are passionate about their craft. Discover your inner chef by booking one of many incredible cooking classes in La Jolla and Pacific Beach to ensure your seat at the chef’s table!
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Customize menus for every craving, diet or preference.
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Handmade Custom Pizza 101
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Delight in the process of making pizza completely from scratch. Settle in for the labor of love that is homemade pizza. With guidance from Chef Aaron, you will craft a balanced, Italian-inspired meal with pizza as the centerpiece.
Begin by layering heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella with basil and balsamic reduction...
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Chef Aaron
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Bread-Making From Scratch
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of homemade bread. Spend a fragrant afternoon baking fresh bread from scratch in this immersive cooking class. You'll start with a savory Irish cheddar and spring onion soda bread, perfect for pairing with hearty soups. Then, craft an Italian rosemary and roasted garlic...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Pasta Fresca
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch with Chef Marty. Unlock the secrets to preparing authentic homemade Italian cuisine from Chef Marty's hometown of Tuscany! In this hands-on pasta-making class, you'll lean on Chef Marty's years of culinary expertise as you learn all the techniques and tricks you need to make...
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Chef Marty
San Diego (Mid-City)
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Classic Pasta for Kids
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Chef Jordan will teach kids all about pasta-making foundations in this fun class. In this interactive cooking class designed for kids, the chef will teach fundamental kitchen skills, including the art of pasta making, while creating a classic spaghetti dinner.
The kids will first bake crunchy and cheesy garlic...
Verified Chef
Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Healthy Fusion Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Craft flavorful, easy-to-master dishes using fresh ingredients and classic techniques. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class and learn to create a simple yet elegant meal featuring bold flavors. You'll explore how to combine fresh, seasonal ingredients with time-honored techniques to craft a...
Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Kids' Pasta-Making 101
$99
Cooking Class
$99
The kids will learn how to make authentic handmade pasta in this entertaining cooking class. Explore the art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class for kids. Chef ShaSha will guide you by using fresh ingredients and authentic techniques to make a handful of kids' favorite dishes.
Begin by preparing colorful...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Foundations of French Pastry
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn and practice the foundational techniques of classic French pastry with Chef Laura. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Laura will teach you traditional lessons from the art of French pastry. You will explore a variety of basic skills, from preparing flaky pastry dough to pâte à choux, the base dough for...
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Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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Outdoor Grilling Class
Outdoor Farm-to-Table Feast
$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to grill a farm-to-table feast infused with island vibes in Chef Jordan's backyard. In this outdoor hands-on grilling class with Chef Jordan, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet three-course menu that fuses farm-to-table Californian cuisine with a touch of island flavor and flair.
Some of the recipes...
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Chef Jordan W.
Julian
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Coastal New England Menu
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Recreate coastal New England flavors. Crab cakes, pies and refreshing drinks take center stage in this coastal-inspired cooking class. Working alongside an esteemed chef, you'll recreate a classic New England spread, starting with authentic crab cakes served alongside a velvety homemade aioli. Then, whip up a crisp...
Verified Chef
Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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The Art of Sushi Classics
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Transform fresh fish and vegetables into sushi works of art. If you've ever been mesmerized watching a sushi chef craft fresh, colorful rolls, then you'll love mastering the art of sushi-making with this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Aaron.
With the right equipment and a selection of fresh fish, you'll be...
Verified Chef
Chef Aaron
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Classic Italian Desserts
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make an delectable assortment of customizable Italian desserts. This cooking class will teach you everything you need to know to make popular Italian desserts. Prepare these treats like a pro and customize your sweet creations with Chef ShaSha’s expert guidance.
First, you'll whip up creamy and rich...
Verified Chef
Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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The Flavors of Argentina
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover the flavors of Argentina with Chef Laura as you prepare three unique dishes. With Mediterranean and Spanish influences, Argentinian cuisine contains a variety of fresh and complex flavors to discover. Explore Argentinian-inspired cuisine with Chef Laura as she teaches you how to prepare three authentic...
Verified Chef
Chef Laura
Carlsbad
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