Cooking Classes for Beginners in San Diego

Learn to make a potato-based pasta alternative, the classic gnocchi, in an interactive Italian cooking class that brings gourmet goodness to your home table. Chef Ben shares a lesson in crafting your own pillowy puffs of pasta-like deliciousness, the perfect substitute for your usual Italian dinner base. You'll prepare a simple gnocchi dough that uses potato in place of flour and turn it into tender gnocchi. Discover the secret to making a vodka and cream-...

Experience pasta like never before in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Adriana. Discover why homemade noodles are worth the extra work as you mix, knead and roll out delicious fettuccine noodles. Guided by Chef Adriana, you will master knife skills and the balancing of flavors for an authentic meal. Simmer up a pot of tomatoes, herbs and a hint of Calabrian chile pepper spice for a spicy marinara that perfectly coats your scratch-made pasta for the ul...

Turn dough into delectable ravioli pockets in this hands-on cooking class. Work with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques under the expert guidance of Chef Ben as you craft your own ravioli from scratch. Flour, eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, butter and sage work together well as sweet and savory flavors blend into a delectable cheese ravioli with sage brown butter sauce. Take home your newfound skills to impress your family and guests from the comfort of...

Discover a new depth of flavor when you make everything from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Work with masa to create a dough that you will press into soft tortillas. Season and braise chicken with smoky adobo peppers, then slice and dice tomatoes, onions, herbs and lime for a tangy pico de gallo. Layer each ingredient on your homemade tortillas for a sensational chicken taco. Book your cooking class with Chef Adriana today!MenuSpicy Chicken Adobo...

Enjoy this pasta cooking class where you knead, sauce and savor like a true Italian. Ditch the boxed stuff, this pasta cooking class is your chance to go full Italian grandma mode. Under the guidance of Chef Adriana, you’ll learn how to mix, knead and roll fresh fettuccine noodles from scratch (yes, it’s wildly satisfying). Then, fire up your flavor game with a spicy marinara made from juicy tomatoes, herbs and a kick of Calabrian chile. Add in some kn...

In this in-person cooking class, Chef Jordan will share his world travels as he teaches you traditional Thai cooking techniques. Using exotic ingredients like coconut, curry and ginger, you'll learn how to make savory tom kha gai soup and fresh spring rolls with ginger lime chicken. You'll also prepare creamy and fragrance-filled Thai coconut yellow chicken curry. Many ingredients used in this class are organic, non-GMO and local.MENUArtisan Fresh Fruit Pl...

Let classic Italian spices waft through the kitchen as you learn from expert Chef Fabio in this engaging cooking class. Craft a seasonal risotto with a choice of fresh, locally sourced produce and ingredients like mushrooms and vodka shrimp. Design delectable Sicilian meatballs with tomato sauce, grated Parmesan and garlic bruschetta. End your delightful repast with a sweet and creamy pistachio tiramisu with ladyfingers, mascarpone, coffee and pistachios....

Get an insightful baking lesson in this fun cooking class led by Chef Rachel. You'll learn the basic techniques for crafting perfect tart dough from scratch as you make three tempting varieties. For your first impressive pastry, you'll fold elegant-looking apple roses and fill them with a sweet cream cheese filling. You'll learn all about refined flavor pairings as you create a savory tart featuring cheddar, rosemary and apples. Finally, you'll create an e...

Chef Krong is ready to take you on a journey to Thailand through the flavors of the country's most-loved cuisine in this hands-on cooking class. You'll begin by mixing together a spicy and sour tom yum kung soup with lemongrass, shrimp and mushrooms. Next is khao pad gai, a Thai chicken fried rice with tomatoes and carrots. Panang gai, sweet roasted peanut curry with chicken, is up next. Dessert is a sweet and refreshing Thai iced tea.MENUTom Yum Kung: Spi...

Find your inner chef in this fun cooking class that will make you feel like you're in the middle of Nonna's Italian kitchen. Chef Perez will introduce you to the timeless art of creating traditional Italian comfort foods. You'll kneed dough and mix ingredients as your chef instructor walks you through recipes from scratch including handmade pasta, creamy sauces, refreshing dressings and an aromatic vegetable side dish. You’ll learn the secrets of rolling...

Learn how to take pizza night to the next level in this cooking class. Chef Aaron will teach you how to bake homemade pizza dough and layer it with sauce, cheese and toppings. Use toppings like Italian sausage, artichokes and mushrooms. Prepare a fresh Caprese salad with tomatoes, burrata, basil oil and balsamic reduction. For dessert, use the leftover dough to form knots topped with mascarpone, espresso powder and powdered sugar for a tiramisu-inspired en...

Satisfy your sweet tooth in the best way with this Italian-themed dessert cooking class. Chef ShaSha will guide you through all of the necessary techniques and recipes for making these classic Italian desserts.Transport to a sunny sidewalk in Florence as you churn out an indulgent rich and creamy chocolate gelato alongside crunchy biscotti cookies. Then, learn to master the art of cannoli-making, filling perfectly crisp and golden shells with a decadent sw...