Holiday Cooking Classes in San Diego

Discover the fresh and bold flavors of vegetarian Thai cuisine under the expert guidance of Chef Krong in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn how to create classic Thai recipes without the use of meat. Start with por pia tod, crispy veggie rolls with sweet and sour sauce. Next is pad Thai with rice noodles, tofu and peanuts and gaeng kiew waan, green curry with veggies, bamboo shoots and eggplant. Dessert is sweet and creamy coconut ice cream with...

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...

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...

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...

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 Aaron for the lowdown on preparing a colorful and authentic selection of sushi rolls in this cooking class. Begin your adventure with shrimp spring rolls prepared with rice paper and filled with bean sprouts, cucumber, gobo and vermicelli noodles. Next are maki rainbow rolls filled with tuna, kampachi, salmon and cucumber. Nigiri sushi with fresh fish, rice and wasabi is next on the list. Finally, learn how to prepare hand rolls with fish, rice,...

Discover the perfect blend of French cuisine and Italian flavors in this exciting fusion class with Chef Laura. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class as you learn the techniques to combining two authentic International cuisines into one meal. You'll begin by creating a creamy farro risotto with pancetta. Next, you'll create a decadent pan-seared chicken with mushrooms, shallots, parsley and a prosecco butter sauce. Chef Laura will also teach you h...

Let your little ones get confident in the kitchen in this fun, interactive cooking class! With Chef Jordan as their expert guide, your young chefs will have a blast learning how to make authentic pasta from scratch alongside two other tasty recipes. The group will make fresh, cheesy garlic bread before crafting pasta dough and shaping it into spaghetti noodles. Pasta will be smothered in a hearty marinara sauce and for dessert, everyone will whip up a swee...

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...

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...

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...