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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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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Chinese Takeout - Family Fun
$79
Cooking Class
$79
Learn to make vegetable lo mein, dumplings, and refreshing orange sorbet for family fun. Transform family night with a cooking class focused on homemade Chinese takeout favorites. Learn to prepare savory vegetable lo mein, perfectly stir-fried to perfection. Create chicken and chive dumplings, served with a flavorful...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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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...
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Chef ShaSha
Serving the La Jolla & Pacific Beach area
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Flavors of Spain Unveiled
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover Spain’s iconic dishes, mastering flavors from savory delights to sweet indulgent churros. Savor the rich flavors of Spain by joining an engaging cooking class. Learn to prepare roasted pork loin with romesco sauce, a dish steeped in Catalan tradition. Master the art of sautéed Brussels sprouts with...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Taste the Caribbean Magic
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore bold Caribbean flavors, from savory tostones to sweet caramelized pineapple delights. Embark on a flavorful journey through a Caribbean-inspired cooking class. Discover the art of crafting tostones with creamy garlic mojo dipping sauce, a crispy and savory treat. Perfect the bold flavors of jerk chicken paired...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Indulge in French Pastries
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create delectable French pastries, from fleur de sel caramels to indulgent chocolate-glazed éclairs. Step into the world of French baking through an immersive cooking class. Discover the delicate craft of making fleur de sel caramels, a sweet and savory treat. Perfect the technique for lemon-sugared palmiers, a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Parisian Flavors for Winter Nights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to create cozy Parisian dishes that warm the soul during chilly winter evenings. Embrace the charm of winter in Paris with a cooking class that captures its culinary elegance. Discover how to prepare roasted chicken with a tarragon cream sauce, paired with perfectly roasted root vegetables. Add a refreshing...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Discover Italy’s Flavorful Delights
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Explore Italian cuisine, from rosemary grilled chicken to zesty lemon polenta cake perfection. Delve into the rich flavors of Italy with a hands-on cooking class. Unlock the secrets of rosemary grilled chicken under a brick, creating a crispy, juicy masterpiece. Prepare a fragrant lemon and saffron risotto, bursting...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Discover Italy’s Most Irresistible Desserts
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of crafting Italy’s finest desserts, from cannoli to gelato and crostata. Indulge in the flavors of Italy through a cooking class that celebrates its iconic desserts. Learn to create crispy cannoli filled with creamy ricotta and bright orange zest. Bake a rustic pear crostata topped with fluffy...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Coastal Italian Dinner
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master coastal Italian dishes, from mussels in white wine to sweet pea ravioli perfection. Dive into the essence of coastal Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Master the art of preparing steamed mussels with white wine, garlic, and herbs, a delicate dish full of vibrant flavors. Create sweet pea ravioli...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Authentic Italian Pasta Creations
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create exquisite pasta, from egg ravioli to pappardelle, paired with fresh vibrant salads. Immerse yourself in the art of pasta-making with a hands-on cooking class. Craft delicate egg ravioli filled with rich flavors, paired with a luxurious truffle butter sauce. Prepare pappardelle, a wide ribbon pasta, tossed in a...
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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Savor Classic Italian American Dishes
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn to make timeless Italian American dishes, from chicken Milanese to chocolate espresso budino. Immerse yourself in a cooking class focused on Italian American comfort food classics. Master the art of preparing crispy chicken milanese, paired with a refreshing arugula salad dressed in lemon-parmesan goodness....
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Chef Michael or Resident Chef
Carlsbad
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