Cooking Classes for Beginners in San Diego

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...

Chef Jordan leads this in-person cooking class through simple yet inspiring Italian classics. For starters, you'll create a colorful caprese salad using heirloom tomatoes and basil with a homemade balsamic reduction. You'll learn how to prepare and roll homemade pasta to enjoy with a provincial marinara sauce and lemon thyme chicken breast. Italian vanilla bean panna cotta topped with berry sauce is your sweet ending to this savory and sophisticated menu....

Join Chef Rachel for a gourmet vegan cooking class featuring vibrant herbs and hearty vegetables. You'll learn how to slice, dice and roast while creating a vegan menu. Start with a French carrot salad topped with parsley, honey and lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Follow this with stuffed portobello mushrooms with balsamic vinegar, garlic and vegan cheese. Your entrée is roasted root vegetables and herb cheese. Dessert is a light and fluffy chocolate mousse prep...

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...

Join a special seafood cooking class and make classic favorites with delicious and fresh ingredients. Chef Sergio will show you how to prepare a delicious tamarind-enriched tuna ceviche. Then, you will taste the aromatic salmon with onion and white truffle glaze. To the side, you will feast on light and steamed rice or directly jump to a simple and classic chocolate moist cake. Book your spot and join the class!MENUBluefin Tuna Ceviche With tamarind ponzu...

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....

If you want to learn how to create a brilliant brunch, this cooking class is a fantastic way to start your culinary journey in the world of brunch. Chef Shasha will guide you in this class so you can learn about authentic techniques used in creating various types of brunches. You will understand what makes a brunch unique to a breakfast and a lunch. This cooking class is perfect for those who want to start a new hobby. Check out the classes today.Menu Fres...

Broaden your culinary horizons and explore a range of Southeast Asian dishes from all over the region in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Nicholas. First, learn the intricacies of making Lumpia, a traditional Philippine spring roll served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Next, discover the aromatic world of Thailand by learning to make noodles cooked in a soy-based sauce with chicken, shallots, peppers, ginger, and Thai basil paired with crunchy Japa...

Learn how to grill up organic farm-to-table cuisine in this outdoor cooking class with Chef Jordan W. Join Chef Jordan W. in this hands-on, outdoor cooking experience as you grill up a variety of farm-fresh foods. You'll start by preparing earthy, lettuce-wrapped portobello quinoa sliders drizzled with tangy chipotle aioli and avocado. Then, you'll learn the fundamentals to perfecting a sweet and spicy, blackened pineapple Cajun chicken paired with balsami...

Join Chef Rachel for this interactive cooking class covering the rustic French cuisine of the Provence region. You'll use authentic ingredients and traditional techniques to create this rustic menu. Start with a French country salad featuring beets, feta and a bright lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Next is poulet roti, a whole roasted chicken served with potatoes, root vegetables, lemon, herbs and butter. Dessert is a unique treat of classic French beignets compl...

Hone your knife skills as you chop and dice fresh produce during this interactive cooking class where you'll explore the delightful flavors native to Italy with Chef Sergio. Begin your journey by combining chopped tomatoes and onions to form a bright panzanella salad with Tuscan bread drizzled with olive oil and vinegar. Discern the perfect preparation for a wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan cheese, rice, mushrooms and butter. Complete your lesson by lea...

Bring dessert to the head of the table with this sweets-inspired cooking class led by Chef Rachel. Build confidence in basic pastry skills while using fresh flavors and unique ingredients to create traditional desserts. You'll begin by making a silky rosewater panna cotta with heavy cream and mascarpone. Next is a lavender-infused crème brûlée prepared with heavy cream and vanilla. Finish off the dessert table with mini cheesecakes made with graham crac...