Group Cooking Classes in San Diego

Join Chef Krong for this hands-on cooking class exploring the distinct flavors and techniques to make Thailand’s national dish. You will learn how to prepare this beloved noodle dish at home from start to finish. The chef will guide you as you practice your knife skills and discover traditional ingredients such as rice noodles and bean sprouts. Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. Gues...

Unravel the mysteries to perfecting savory dishes using mushrooms across three-courses in this hands-on cooking class.Join Chef Jordan W. as he guides you through the fundamentals to cooking with mushrooms, beginning with creamy mushroom thyme bisque with coconut milk and a side of homemade gluten-free bread. Then, you'll prepare a hearty zucchini and portobello mushroom lasagna with fulfilling layers of cashew mozzarella, marinara sauce and turkey tail mu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With the skilled help of Chef Jarrett, you will leave this interactive cooking class able to craft a Japanese style meal. This menu incorporates all the ingredients most beloved to Japanese cooking. Begin by assembling a spicy garlic cucumber salad with chili oil and lemon before crafting your very own bai buns with a chicken karaage filling. To pair with the bao buns, you will make a miso-roasted eggplant topped with scallions and sesame seeds. No menu is...

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...

During this in-person cooking class, Chef Laura will teach you to prepare an impressive four-course French bistro menu using seasonal and unique ingredients such as lavender, lamb, beets, golden honey and silky goat cheese. You'll learn how to make toasted brie croutons with apricots and thyme, as well as a crisp and colorful beet salad with hazelnut vinaigrette and chèvre crumbles. Your main course is savory lavender lamb chops with garlic and honey. For...

Learn the secrets to creating an authentic Tuscan meal in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Marty. She'll teach you time-honored traditional culinary techniques, including how to prepare you own handmade pasta and sauces from scratch. You'll assemble a true Old World menu that includes bruschetta al pomodoro, pappardelle topped with butter, sage and Parmigiano, and an indulgent tiramisu. It's a lesson in classic Italian cuisine that brings the timeless...

Give your pizza party an upgrade with the recipes from this hands-on cooking class. Learn time-honored techniques to make pizza and other treats under the guidance of Chef Ben. Make a classic antipasto platter with prosciutto, cherry peppers and cheeses, the perfect snack to begin the class. Then, fry arancini until crispy served with a marinara dipping sauce. Next, you'll make homemade pizza dough and learn how to knead and shape the dough before assembli...

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...