Fun Cooking Classes 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...

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...

Simmering flavor invades your senses as you sink into this hands-on classic Mediterranean fare cooking class. Begin your adventure by learning to build a classic bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil. Continue the feast with Sicilian eggplant rolls with tomatoes, burrata, basil and breadcrumbs, followed by a traditional paella with chicken, pork, white fish, calamari, shrimp and mussels. Complete your delectable repast...

Experience the culinary traditions of ancestors firsthand in this immersive grilling class led by Chef Jordan. Begin your journey with a ceremonial cacao drink infused with creamy coconut and warming cinnamon, while Chef Jordan enlightens you about the significance of a wholesome whole food diet. Dive into the first course of your extraordinary feast as you master the art of creating homemade ketchup and truffle aioli, the perfect accompaniments to crispy...

Leave the sugar in the pantry and turn up the other fabulous flavors in this eye-opening cooking class from Chef Rachel. She'll share her recipes and her tricks for creating bakes with savory appeal. You'll create pão de queijo, a traditional Brazilian bread flavored with parmesan, and a batch of fritters featuring the flavors of cheese and corn, served with creamy avocado dip. You'll also prepare a showstopper of a focaccia, topped with decorative art el...

Embark on a journey to first-class dining with this gourmet cooking class designed after luxury airline first-class cuisine. Chef Krong has created a sweet and savory international menu filled with global favorites. You'll start this journey with Delta first class-inspired dumplings filled with ground chicken and shrimp. Next is a Virgin Atlantic upper class-inspired Thai beef salad with cucumber. Finally, you'll put together a Thai Airways first class-ins...

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...

Chef Aaron is ready to share tips for creating traditional Japanese cuisine using modern techniques and local organic ingredients. You'll start the meal with tempura shrimp and edamame accented with spicy mayonnaise. Next is okonomiyaki, a savory pancake known as "Japanese pizza" that's topped with cabbage, noodles, eggs or grilled meat. Then, enjoy a refreshing cucumber salad with seaweed, ponzu and ginger dressing. End this authentic meal with the sweetn...

Get your little ones in on the magic of homemade pasta in a cooking class for aspiring chefs! With help from Chef ShaSha, your junior gourmets can learn to create a full-blown Italian meal, complete with all the tasty trimmings. They'll create an antipasto of charcuterie kebabs, featuring meats, cheeses and veggies, before making their own pasta from scratch with either fettucine-style or macaroni and cheese. They'll also learn the art of Italian desserts...

In the wide world of pizza, there’s too many cooking methods to count, but there’s one that stands out amounts the rest, cast iron pizza, and in this cooking class with Chef Jarret, you’ll learn just how to make one. Begin by making a palate cleanser of seasonal fruit and burrata salad incorporating fresh basil and crumbles pistachios. Next, break out the flour and craft a homemade dough from scratch before whipping out the cast iron to make a crispy...