Hands-on cooking classes in Santa Barbara that teach you something you will actually make again at home.

Classes worth booking

Pascale's Kitchen - Farmer's Market Tour and Cooking Class ★ 4.5

Mediterranean, seasonal CaliforniaCalifornia5.5 hoursGroup: Small group $165 Downtown Santa Barbara

Award-winning cookbook author Pascale Beale leads a Saturday class: farmers market tour followed by hands-on Mediterranean cooking in her professional kitchen, finishing with a three-course lunch on the terrace.

Apples to Zucchini Cooking School ★ 4.0

Seasonal California, sourdough baking, knife skills, regional cuisinesCalifornia2-3 hours per classGroup: Varies by class Varies by class Upper State Street

Santa Barbara County's only nonprofit cooking school, teaching children, teens, and adults using seasonal local ingredients. Adult classes cover a foundational Basic Skills series through specialty workshops including sourdough, knife skills, and regional cuisines. A sliding scale philosophy keeps classes accessible.

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Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour★ 4.9 (8)

Guided tour · 3 hours

Santa Barbara: Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour

Feast your way through Santa Barbara's award-winning Funk Zone neighborhood while you learn about local history, discover local street art, and pick up a few easy food...

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