Cooking Class: Flavors of the Baja Coast
Bring the flavors of Baja Mexico to your kitchen in this immersive cooking class.
To start, make beloved esquites, also known as Mexican street corn salad. Combine fresh corn with crema, lime and a sprinkle of tajín to make a rich appetizer to start the meal. Next, learn the technique to make crispy pork seasoned with citrus and spices for a vibrant carnitas. Finally, cook up a crispy shrimp with a fragrant beer batter for baja shrimp tacos topped with cabbage and a squeeze of lime. End the class with a granita, a semi-frozen dessert sweetened with sugar and agave and flavored with lime and tequila. Book your spot today!
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Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
With corn, crema, lime and tajín
Crispy Pork Carnitas
With pork, citrus and spices
Baja Shrimp Tacos
With shrimp, beer batter, cabbage and lime
Lime and Tequila Granita
Made in advance by the Chef
With lime, tequila, sugar and agave
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Adult, Fun, Mexican, Latin, Beginner
Outside Reviews for Chef Tommy
Silvia
13 Oct 2025
Dynamic, fun and knowledgeable. Chef Tommy is a great chef and very engaging. He's got everything needed to make your experience memorable!!
Event location: Colorado Springs
Chef travels to your location
Chef Tommy began his career as a line cook before rising to lead San Francisco’s top-rated food truck and later serving as executive chef at a private golf club. His passion for food and genuine connection with people shines through in every dish he creates. Known for his approachable style and upbeat energy, Chef Tommy brings groups together in the kitchen with hands-on experiences that inspire creativity, confidence and a shared love of cooking.
