Cooking Classes

Held at the Macy's School of Cooking, and the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center on November 17 & 18, nationally recognized celebrity chefs and local culinary stars strut their stuff in these interactive and engaging classes. Each chef prepares a series of mouth-watering dishes with instruction and recipes provided so that attendees can make the dishes at home. All cooking classes are tasting events and are paired with one of the wineries featured at this year's Festival. Ticket prices range from $45 to $85. To view descriptions, directions, or get tickets for our cooking class line-up to-date, please click on the links below:

Saturday, November 12, 2011
At Rancho La Puerta

Rancho La Puerta Gourmet Cooking Class and Spa Experience
Chef Benard Guillas of the Marine Room and Chef
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Saturday, November 12, 2011, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rncho La Puerta    - Transportation provided
$215 per ticket
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center & Macy's School of Cooking

Makin' Bacon - SOLD OUT
Featuring Food Network’s The Hearty Boys
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Event Code:  CC 09

Thursday, November 17, 2011
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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$65 per ticket
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Love Connection: Gourmet Mac & Pinot Noir
Chef Rich Sweeney, R Gang Eatery - San Diego
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Event Code:  CC 01

Thursday, November 17, 2011
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$65 per ticket
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Pleasure Principles: Spoil the One You Love with Cocktails and Cuisine
Chef Robert Ruiz, Harney Sushi; 2010 Chef of the Fest Winner
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Event Code:  CC 02

Thursday, November 17, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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$55 per ticket
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Two Farms, Two Families, One Vision: From Portugal to Point Reyes
A Tasting of Dow's Port & Cheese from Point Reyes Farmstead
Paul Mugnier & Jill Basch
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Event Code:  CC 03

Thursday, November 17, 2011
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center    Get directions > >
$45 per ticket
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Friday, November 18, 2011
At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center & Macy's School of Cooking

A Taste of the Mid East
Chef Billy Strynkowski, Cooking Light Magazine
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Event Code:  CC 05

Friday, November 18, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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$65 per ticket
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Italian Master Class
Chef Suzette Gresham, Acquerello, San Francisco
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Event Code:  CC 06

Friday, November 18, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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$65 per ticket
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Belgian Beer Tasting & Pairing
Chef / Presenter TBA
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Event Code:  CC 07

Friday, November 18, 2011
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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$55 per ticket
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Brunch and Beyond: Weekend’s Favorite Meal
Hosted by Food Network Personality and Award-Winning Pastry Chef, Gale Gand
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Event Code:  CC 08

Friday, November 18, 2011
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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$85 per ticket
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Super Chef All Stars Presented by Alaska Seafood
Hosted by San Diego’s own Chef Brian Malarkey and featuring Former Top Chef Contestants
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Event Code:  CC 04

Friday, November 18, 2011
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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$85 per ticket
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