Lajollacooks4u

2094 Caminito Capa, San Diego, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037

858-752-4980

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Grilled beef tenderloin in a mustard-garlic sauce, orzo tossed with lemon & feta, grilled veggie

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Ranked #3 of 20 activities in La Jolla

127 Reviews

Type: "Classes/Workshops"

Owner description: Nestled atop Mt Soledad, in beautiful San Diego, Lajollacooks4u offers a very unique hands-on, gourmet cooking and dining experience. Founded in 2008,... more » Owner description: Nestled atop Mt Soledad, in beautiful San Diego, Lajollacooks4u offers a very unique hands-on, gourmet cooking and dining experience. Founded in 2008, Lajollacooks4u has experienced tremendous growth and success with major corporations and guests from all over the world! With our very own indoor and outdoor kitchen, organic vegetable and herb garden and spectacular views, Lajollacooks4u is the perfect venue for corporate team-building, large group cooking demonstrations, special occasions, lunches and dinners and for those who simply love to cook! Lajollacooks4u offers a variety of packages including our one-of-a kind Farmer’s Market and Foodie Tours, Weekend Culinary Adventures and hands-on gourmet cooking classes. All our classes are customizes for each group and include a fabulous sit-down gourmet meal, complete with wine pairing. Come see for yourself why Lajollacooks4u has been rated the #1 attraction in La Jolla for over 3 consecutive years!! We specialize in California-influenced cuisine.

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127 reviews from our community

Julie W

Simi Valley, California

1 review

“Bridal Shower - Cooking Class”

Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I planned my daughter's bridal shower here and Jodi welcomed us into her home with open arms. Her home was decorated with beautiful Provence table linens. The outdoor setting high above Mt. Soledad is breath taking. We all enjoyed the cooking demonstration and the clever little tid-bits that Jodi shared with us. But most of all the food was delicious.... More

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Thank you so much Julie! It was such a honor to host this special occasion for you and Ilana! The ladies were wonderful and Ilana and Adam are a lovely couple! Thank you so much for choosing Lajollacooks4u for Ilana's Bridal Shower. We greatly appreciate your business. Warm Regards, Jodi More

dancermom09

maryland

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Outstanding day do cooking and new friendships!!”

Reviewed 16 May 2013

I had the privilege of sharing a wonderful day with new friends recently with Jodi Abell of La Jolla Cooks 4u. This was the 2nd time I had this incredible opportunity!! Jodi is extremely knowledgeable about her cooking and how to best use spices and herbs to enhance an ordinary meal. Jodi's techniques are powerful yet extremely easy to adapt... More

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dancermom09 has 1 more review of Lajollacooks4u

“Once in a Lifetime Experience”

Reviewed 23 August 2009

Thank you so much Diane! It was so fabulous having you back and Lajollacooks4u was thrilled to host JNF a second time for a wonderful fundraiser. Your commitment and passion is so powerful and significantly helps raise awareness for the incredible work JNF does. Thank you so much for all you do. Happy cooking. Fondly, Jodi More

Ezra E

San Diego

1 review

“Jodi is Awesome, a lot of fun, and learned alot about cooking. Beautiful Venue!”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

Jodi was a wonderful host for a group of Women for a charity event we did there. It was a great event. Everyone had a great time, and learned how to cook some delicious food. Also the venue is gorgeous with panoramic views of the ocean and the bay. I will definitely do it again!

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Thank you so much Ezra! We were so thrilled to have Jewish National Fund back for a 2nd visit. The ladies were lovely and it was so wonderful sharing my kitchen with you and hearing about all the incredible projects JNF is involved in. We hope to have you back again and again. Thanks so much. Jodi More

Irene R

Boston, Massachusetts

1 review

“Cook, Eat, Drink, and Enjoy Gracious Dining!”

Reviewed 30 March 2013

Cooking with Jodi in her beautiful home was even more fun than I anticipated. This 2 day experience involved preparing a sumptuous dinner, a lovely lunch and a trip to the San Diego Farmer's Market. My 3 adult daughters and I worked with Jodi ahead of our visit to craft the menus and then, voila! after arriving at Jodi's beautiful... More

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CCoggan

La Jolla, California

1 review

“Great Food, great Experience”

Reviewed 3 March 2013

We live in la Jolla, so I was a little skeptical of cooking with Jodie a few blocks from our house - I wasn't sure it would be worth the investment. Since we had some friends in town I thought it was worth a go. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! I was pleasantly surprised instead! There were six of us total,... More

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Thank you Chris! It was so much fun cooking with you and your friends!! What a party it was! So glad you and Heidi finally came to cook with me! I appreciate your business and hope to have the opportunity to cook with you all again! Warm regards, Jodi More

mr_hal

Boston

1 review

“Culinary adventure”

Reviewed 26 February 2013

We recently completed a family vacation in SoCal planned around a cooking experience with Jodi at Lojollacooks... We couldn't have been more pleased. Jodi is a marvelous cook, teacher, hostess. The venue is her lovely, gracious and scenic home. My wife and 3 adult daughters are all accomplished cooks and bakers. Jodi was able to craft a dinner cooking experience... More

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Thank you so much Hal. Your family is fabulous and the lovely weekend we spent cooking together is still resonating with me. Thank so much for choosing Lajollacooks4u as Renee's special birthday celebration, she is really one special lady and your daughters are absolutely lovely. It was incredibly heartwarming for me to share my kitchen and cook with them. Thank... More

Beth R

New York City, New York

1 review

“Amazing! Would definitely recommend!”

Reviewed 25 February 2013

I have taken cooking classes before, but this was definitely a unique experience. Jodi is fabulous...super warm and friendly and makes you feel right at home in her kitchen. She is able to cater to all abilities, but this is definitely the most hands on experience I have had which was fantastic. The food was delicious, the setting was beautiful,... More

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Thank you so much for the lovely review Beth. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the weekend with your family. You are all so delightful and it was so wonderful sharing my kitchen and cooking together. This is why I love what I do because I get to meet such awesome people. Can't wait to try your NYC... More

Killu

San Diego, California

1 review

“Professional group dinner - outstanding experience”

Reviewed 14 February 2013

We had a group of eleven people, mostly venture capitalists, cooking a Greek menu in two teams. I don't have enough good words to describe the experience - the hosting chefs made it a very smoothly run, fun, flawless experience, and the ambience of the beautiful home on the hillside in La Jolla was beyond lovely. Every detail was considered... More

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Thank you so much Killlu. Your team was fabulous and it was such a great pleasure to work with you all. Your colleagues were so enthusiastic and everyone participation and collaborated together. Your food was absolutely delicious and my staff and I loved working with everyone. Thank you so much for choosing Lajollacooks4u for your team building event. We hope... More

kristi303

Evergreen, Colorado

1 review

“Amazing Experience”

Reviewed 29 January 2013

As an 18 yr old, I attended Jodi's class with my mom and have to say that I especially enjoyed the entire experience. Jodi makes sure to get everyone involved with the hands on process, choosing herbs and spices, and actually making the lunch! You will also get a tour of Jodi's garden where she is able to pick her... More

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Marlykimbonike

Miami, Florida

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27 reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

91 helpful votes

“Perfect Ending to Our California Vacation”

Reviewed 23 January 2013

My hubby along with my whole family from Colombia had the pleasure of having a class with Jodi on the very last day of our California vacation. Wow! It was an unusual experience that went above and beyond our greatest expectations. For those of you who don't know me, I don't cook...at all...ever nor can I tell a tomato from... More

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Thank you so much for your very kind and wonderful review!! I can't tell how much I enjoyed your family! You were all so delightful and it was so heartwarming for me to share my kitchen with you and have everyone participate at some level. Your father was adorable and sweet and regardless of the language barrier we all communicated... More