Cook side-by-side with local chefs and master recipes from global cuisines.
Traditional cooking classes (e.g. pasta, pizza, international dinners) in a restaurant-style school/setting — nice for more serious learning or structured classes.
Cooking Classes - Solare Ristorante Italiano
Offers team-building and group-friendly cooking experiences, with flexibility for dietary preferences — good for group events or social cooking nights.
IMPASTIAMO
Focused on healthy cooking and eating, including vegan or vegetarian recipes; suitable for those revamping their diet or exploring healthier meals.
Veg-Appeal - San Diego
Previously offered vegan/clean-eating cooking demos; currently online — decent option if you prefer plant-based or healthy cooking classes.
Katie's Healing Kitchen
Kids-oriented cooking classes — great if you want to involve children in cooking and kitchen skills.
Junior Chef San Diego | Rancho Santa Fe CA
Private & live-online cooking classes focusing on core techniques (knife work, cooking fundamentals, flavor combos) — good for flexible scheduling or learning from home. 
Cooking with Jason
A cooking retail + class venue; good for cooking-basics, knife skills, and convenient location inside a mall — nice for beginners or casual learners.
Kitchen Stores & Cooking Classes | Sur La Table Locations
Intimate cooking-class studio (by appointment) offering small-group or private cooking experiences — often a cozy, “kitchen at grandma’s” type vibe. 
Harvard Cookin' Girl
Cooking & baking school offering small-class, more formal culinary education; good if you are serious about cooking or want professional-level skills.
California Culinary Arts Institute
Platform that connects you with many chefs offering cooking classes across San Diego (Italian, sushi, baking, healthy cooking, global cuisines). Great if you want variety and flexibility. 
Cozymeal
Hands-on classes covering many cuisines and techniques; casual, fun and beginner-friendly, good for individuals or small groups. 
Hipcooks: San Diego
Mobile cooking classes: the chef comes to your home or venue. Offers a variety of menus (BBQ, Italian, Asian, dessert, etc.). Great for parties, events, or home cooks.
Artful Chefs
Offers ancestral-style cooking, outdoor grilling, and team-building / group cooking classes; good for groups or social cooking experiences.
Namaste Chef with Jordan Wagner
Hands-on classes (or private pop-ups) in fun venues like breweries/wineries; good for date nights or special occasions.
Public Cooking Classes in San Diego
Small-group French-style cooking classes for adults, teens & kids; all ingredients provided, with a tasting at the end. 
