Bring the joy of Italian cooking into your home with the Kids At Home Pasta Cooking Class in San Diego. A professional chef comes directly to your kitchen to guide kids through the art of making authentic handmade pasta and other fun Italian dishes. From preparing colorful skewered kabobs with fresh meats, cheeses, and tomatoes to rolling out fettuccine or creamy macaroni and cheese, this at-home class combines hands-on learning with delicious results.

This San Diego cooking experience is perfect for kids ages 8–18 and provides a fun, interactive way to explore cooking in a safe, home environment. Guests can add an optional charcuterie board to enjoy during class and finish with crumbly Italian pinch cookies topped with rainbow sprinkles for dessert. With a minimum of one adult required per group, this at-home pasta class offers a shared culinary adventure that is both educational and full of tasty rewards.

Menu Options *Subject to change

Skewered Antipasto Kabobs

With cubed meat, cheeses, olives and tomatoes

Handmade Pasta (Choose one)

Classic fettuccine with butter, cheese and cream
Macaroni and cheese with cream, fresh tomatoes and garlic croutons

Italian Pinch Cookies

With chocolate or handmade jam, shortbread cookies and rainbow sprinkles

Optional Charcuterie and Grazing Board for Adults

With fresh fruit, dried fruit, vegetables, bread, and a variety of meat and cheese

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Suitable for ages 8+ with an adult present
• Experience level: All levels are welcome

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Individuals with disabilities: This is a cooking experience hosted in your home and can generally accommodate most accessibility needs.
• Dietary restrictions: Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 3 hours
• What’s included: All ingredients and cooking equipment are provided, and participants will enjoy the dishes they prepare
• Who will be present: A professional chef will be in your home for the duration of the experience, instructing your a private group of 2–15 guests.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation
• Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged during the class

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor, in-home experience and runs regardless of weather
• Arrival: The chef will arrive at your home at the scheduled time. Please ensure kitchen space is available for cooking.
• Parking: Provide parking details or instructions for the chef prior to the event.
• Restrooms: Chefs will need access to the home's restroom facilities

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• Travel fees are uncommon, but some chefs may charge based on the distance traveled or the size of the group
• The cost includes service, so tips are not required; however, they’re always a thoughtful gesture and can be added after the event when leaving a review

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.