There is always room for improvement when it comes to cooking.  You may have your iconic dishes ingrained and down packed, but sometimes it’s beneficial to learn new skills and experience with different types of cuisine when it comes to cooking. Our cooking classes will have you working with local chefs in creating anything from full meals, to the perfect sauce, appetizers, or charcuterie boards.  Depending on the amount of time you have, and where you’d like to host the cooking class, our chefs can lead you through local farmers markets to shop for seasonal ingredients to create your meal. The options are endless when it comes to cuisine; from sushi, to pasta, to Indian cuisine, Chinese, and of course, Mexican.  We work with restaurants, commercial kitchens, outdoor venues, and your preferred venue for our San Diego cooking classes. If you’re looking for a personalized culinary experience, So Diego can help you. Our private classes offer a fully customizable experience where you can learn new cooking techniques and cuisines hands-on with highly skilled San Diego chefs.

Why Take a Cooking Class? 

Aside from brushing up on your cooking skills, taking a cooking class is fun to do with friends. You’ll work together to create an essential meal, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor during a seated meal. You’ll learn new techniques that will make cooking more efficient and easy.  Depending on the type of experience you choose, you may explore a more personal side of San Diego at a local restaurant, a beautiful event space, or even a local farm. Consider private cooking classes in San Diego where you can sharpen your knife skills and learn more about the culinary arts to create a delicious meal under the guidance of expert chefs.

Different Types of Cooking Classes:

Sushi Cooking Class – This class will have you learning how to make the perfect sushi rice, which is an essential part of making great sushi.  You’ll learn about different types of fish, and get working on creating rolls and nigiri.  

Pasta Making Class – Learn about the different ways to make the perfect pasta dough.  Roll, cut, and twist the pastas, and learn how the different shapes work best with specific sauces.  Make sauces to pair with your perfect pasta, and enjoy with a glass of wine!

Mexican Cooking Class – Experience the historic roots of San Diego cooking authentic Mexican dishes from fresh seafood, to tacos, enchiladas and the perfect salsas.  

Cooking Demos – Cooking demonstrations are a great way to observe how a chef makes a specific meal, and they are the best option for large groups and groups that have limited time frames.  Enjoy the meal that was demonstrated by your chef! 

Cooking at a local Farm – San Diego boasts thousands of farms that produce fresh, organic, and tasty produce.  Tour a local farm, pluck from the seasonal produce, and create a meal that is both tasty and nutritious.  Enjoy your meal outside in the San Diego sunshine. Farmers Market Cooking – Select the freshest farm-to-table ingredients in this culinary adventure. Farmers Markets happen throughout San Diego most days.  They are the best way for locals to shop for farm fresh produce, and your guide and chef will walk you through the market as you select the best ingredients for your delicious meal.  Head to a location to create your dishes, and enjoy.