Gourmet Cooking Classes in San Diego

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....

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...

Join Chef ShaSha for a fun and informative cooking class featuring classic Italian recipes and fresh local ingredients. Start with a fresh green antipasto salad topped with balsamic vinaigrette. Next, you'll learn how to prepare pasta from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. This will be paired with a rich Alfredo sauce accented with fresh cream and Parmesan. End this savory meal on a sweet note with authentic Sicilian granita with your choice of...

There’s nothing more appetizing than a homemade pasta and in this interactive cooking class with Chef Jarrett, you’ll master the art of making it. Begin by crafting an appetizer you can’t wait to bite into using sweet fig, burrata and prosciutto. Move on to prepare sweet potato and goat cheese agnolotti by mixing your own dough and piping it with a fresh lemon and chive filling. Pair the pasta with charred brussels smothered din a balsamic deglaze. C...

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...

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 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...

Discover the bold flavors of Thai cuisine in your own kitchen with the guidance of Chef Krong in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn how to use authentic techniques and local ingredients to create traditional Thai recipes. Start by preparing laab gai with ground chicken in spicy lime juice. Next is a bold and peppery moo pad prik Thai dam with pork or chicken. Gaeng massaman gai, a chicken curry with potatoes and onion, is next. Dessert is a sweet...

Add a hearty, healthful kick to your usual dining line-up with this Mediterranean-flavored cooking class. You'll spend creative kitchen time with Chef Rachel as she shares her tips and tricks for recreating your own exceptional spread. You'll create whimsical spanakopita pinwheels filled with crumbled feta and tender spinach and prepare a lentil salad that brings new personality to the humble pomegranate. Create a lamb chop entrée where garlic and herbs s...

Across four courses, you'll master the art of Argentinian cuisine using fresh ingredients and bold spices in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Laura. Chef Laura will take you on a tour of Argentina creating decadent dishes bursting with unique tastes that are authentic to the country. Explore a variety of cooking techniques while creating crispy baked beef empanadas, hearty grilled steak with chimichurri sauce and earthy sautéed rainbow Swiss chard. F...

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...

Learn new recipes for traditional French pastries in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Laura will elevate your baking skills as you discover how to make elegant and decadent desserts. Begin by preparing a delicate mini tart tatin dusted with sugar and fresh apples. Next, craft and roll cinnamon sugar palmiers for a savory treat. Learn how to prepare a French favorite: madeleines with brown butter and orange zest. End your lesson by creating light and airy...