Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with Chef Stephen in La Quinta

Palm Springs, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the home of a Palm Springs local to enjoy culture and cuisine during a private Southwestern cooking class. Over a welcome drink, peruse and discuss your host's thoughtfully prepared menu and recipes. During the hands-on cooking class, learn how to prepare a 3-course meal of Southwestern dishes. Discover the culinary tips, tricks, and techniques your host has acquired over the years, before tucking into your tasty creations.

2.5-hour private cooking class and meal in a local home
Sit down to enjoy a home-cooked meal with your host (vegetarian options available)
No cooking experience necessary
Private tour ensures a personalized experience and the undivided attention of your host

Sample Menu

Starter

Blue corn cake with carnitas

or braised chicken with an avocado salsa and pickled red onions

Main

Main: Grilled flank steak with roasted peppers and onions

served with a pineapple and chili rice

Dessert

Dessert: Peach crisp with oat and nut crumble

served with vanilla bean ice cream

What's Included

Private Southwestern cooking class with a local
Lunch or dinner
Alcoholic Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

81478 Rustic Canyon Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
Please meet your host at their home. The above is a general location. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket upon booking confirmation. Chef Stephen lives in a gated community. Please enter through the main gate on Avenue 60 at Trilogy Parkway.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

La Quinta

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Wonderful, creative Chef

Rachel_M, May 2026

Chef Stephen is just amazingly talented and creative! This is my second time taking his cooking class and both times have been amazing!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your second experience with was just as memorable as the first. His creativity, talent, and passion for teaching truly make every class special, and there’s no better compliment than guests returning for another experience. We’re so glad both cooking classes exceeded expectations — twice is a trend, not luck! We hope to welcome you back again for another delicious and inspiring experience soon.

Highly recommend this cooking class!

Rachel_M, Apr 2025

Chef Stephan did an amazing job teaching me 3 new things in the southwest cooking style. I loved his menu and the flavors were exceptional!

Fantastic dinner experience

Julie_S, Jan 2025

This in home culinary experience was above and beyond our expectations! The entire evening was wonderful, starting with scratch blood Orange margaritas to the 3-course southwest dinner prepared by Chef Mort. Every course was absolutely delicious. Chef is a pro, and I highly recommend this experience!

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