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Tell me more about the cooking classes! Make your evening unique by taking a cooking class in the Culinary Kitchen that overlooks The Prado at Balboa Park’s decorated terraces and luscious gardens. Our cooking school prides itself on making each class creative, unique, and fun by using expert chefs who know how to make the art of cooking entertaining! Just sit back and relax as you observe local chefs prepare a unique multi-course meal while they narrate their every stir, pour, and sauté! Enjoy a glass of wine, good conversation, and sampling the scrumptious cuisine as trained, fine dining waiters of The Prado at Balboa Park take care of your every culinary need! Recipe packets of each delicious dish are provided as souvenirs of the enchanting evening. You are welcome to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class to select your seating. Classes typically last between 2 to 3 hours long. Don’t forget to punch your Frequent Food & Wine Club card because after attending 6 classes, the 7th class is free!
Tell me more about the wine tasting classes! Settle into the candlelit Sala del Rey, the House of Hospitality’s rustic wine room with hand-stenciled ceilings, vintage wine barrels, and glowing candelabras. Sip and savor well into the night as our chosen wine expert describes the regions, flavors, and little known facts about each wine being sampled. Our wine tasting classes feature informal and open discussions of wine basics, wine & chocolate pairings, or wine & cheese pairings. All wine tasting classes include light nibblers of artisan bread and cheeses, gourmet meats, and seasonal fruits to cleanse the palate. And don’t forget to jot down your new wine tasting tips in your provided wine training packets!
Are the classes hands-on? Most of our cooking classes are observational, but we do offer a few classes that allow limited hands-on participation, such as our monthly sellout sushi or fondue classes! Watch as a sushi chef makes the most delicious (and fresh!) sushi rolls; then create your own hand rolls while he offers guidance every step of the way! In our fabulous fondue classes, a local artisan cheese whiz will share her secrets of selecting the best cheeses, the yummiest dippers, and keeping it simple!
How many people will be in the classes? There are a number of exceptional settings available to host your unique culinary experience, with class sizes ranging from 8 to 25 guests per class. Most of the cooking classes are held inside the Culinary Kitchen, which is located on the second floor of Balboa Park’s House of Hospitality. During the warm weather of late spring to early fall, some cooking classes are held outside on the Garden Terrace behind The Prado at Balboa Park. The cooking classes in the Culinary Kitchen or Garden Terrace can accommodate a maximum of 16 people; wine classes in the Sala Del Rey wine room can accommodate a maximum of 25 people.
Are there age requirements? There are no age requirements to attend a cooking class, but alcohol is served in each class and is included in the listed price of the class. Please bring a valid identification to verify you’re over 21 years of age.
Do I need to bring anything to the class?
Bring yourself and be ready to learn while having fun!
What does “wine paired” mean? Wine paired refers to specific wines chosen to compliment the flavors of each course of the class. These wine pairings are chosen by The Prado at Balboa Park’s Sommelier, Laura Dove.
Do you offer private classes? We offer private cooking and wine classes for 2 to 25 people. Please contact us for details, availability, and pricing.
How do I register for a class? You can register for a class on the website or by calling 619-557-9441 x203.
Online Registration: To register for a class click on the REGISTER FOR CLASS button below each class description. You will then be directed to fill out the registration form with your personal information. Please verify your information, especially the email address and phone numbers because this is how we will contact you about your registration. Credit card information is necessary at time of registration to hold your seats. If you are paying with a Cohn Restaurant Group gift card, Food & Wine School gift certificate, or Frequent Food & Wine Club Card (7th class is free) you will need to call in your class registration.
Within 48 hours you will receive a confirmation email from webmaster@balboafoodwine.com verifying your class registration. If you made your class registration by phone you can request a confirmation email.
What if I didn’t receive a confirmation for a class I registered for? Please contact us by phone or email to confirm your place in the registered class. Many times confirmation emails are directed to spam or junk folders, but we would be happy to re-send a confirmation email.
What methods of payment do you accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express credit cards, cash, and valid Cohn Restaurant Group gift cards or Balboa Park Food & Wine School gift certificates.
When will my credit card be charged? Your credit card will be charged at the time you place the class registration.
Is this website secure? All online payments made through Balboa Park Food &Wine School or Cohn Restaurant Group are secured by Verisign.
Do you have a cancellation policy? We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you notify us before 48 hours of the scheduled class we will refund the full amount of the class. If you cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled class or fail to appear for the class, there will be a charge for half the amount of the class price per person registered.
Do you have a waiting list if a class is sold out? If a class sells out before you register you would be placed on the waiting list. If an opening for the class becomes available we will contact you by phone.
Where are you located? We are located on the second floor of the House of Hospitality, above The Prado at Balboa Park. We recommend that first-time guests check-in with the hosts at the front desk of The Prado at Balboa Park.
Should I create a profile for myself? By creating a profile you can view classes and the recipes for previously attended classes, receive monthly newsletters with upcoming class schedules and special events, and update your contact information to aid in a speedy class registration.