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Coachella Valley Cooking: Southwestern Cuisine Class
5.0
8 Ratings
La Quinta
Immerse yourself in the Coachella Valley culture and learn to cook delicious Mediterranean/Italian recipes with locals. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, in-home meal, and make lifelong memories.
Immerse yourself in the Coachella Valley culture and learn to cook delicious Mediterranean/Italian recipes with locals. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, in-home meal, and make lifelong memories.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 81478 Rustic Canyon Dr - Join Chef Stephen at his La Quinta residence for an engaging Palm Springs cooking class. Start with beverages and light snacks while Chef Stephen shares anecdotes from his culinary journey. Then, move into his newly updated kitchen for a Southwest-themed cooking session. This class offers both hands-on cooking and live…
- 81478 Rustic Canyon Dr - Join Chef Stephen at his La Quinta residence for an engaging Palm Springs cooking class. Start with beverages and light snacks while Chef Stephen shares anecdotes from his culinary journey. Then, move into his newly updated kitchen for a Southwest-themed cooking session. This class offers both hands-on cooking and live demonstrations, suitable for all skill levels. Over the course of 1.5 hours, participants will create a three-course seasonal meal, gaining professional insights into cooking and presentation. Afterward, enjoy the gourmet meal with included beer or wine. This adaptable Palm Springs cooking experience is perfect for date nights, small gatherings, or team-building events. Chef Stephen is able to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan preferences.
Interested in a Palm Springs brunch class, corporate event, or birthday party? Chef Stephen can customize the experience to suit your needs. He is also open to hosting a cooking competition during your Palm Springs cooking class.
What's Included
- Private Southwestern cooking class with a local
- Lunch or dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
- Private Southwestern cooking class with a local
- Lunch or dinner
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meal Options
- Blue corn cake with carnitas - or braised chicken with an avocado salsa and pickled red onions
- Main: Grilled flank steak with roasted peppers and onions - served with a pineapple and chili rice
- Dessert: Peach crisp with oat and nut crumble - served with vanilla bean ice cream
- Blue corn cake with carnitas - or braised chicken with an avocado salsa and pickled red onions
- Main: Grilled flank steak with roasted peppers and onions - served with a pineapple and chili rice
- Dessert: Peach crisp with oat and nut crumble - served with vanilla bean ice cream
Additional Information
Participate in a cooking class and in-home dining experience hosted in a Coachella Valley residence. Discover the lifestyle of the Coachella Valley while savoring cuisine that blends various cultures. Engage in preparing delightful Southwestern dishes and enjoy a delectable meal crafted by a professional chef, accompanied by wine or beer. Depart with…
Participate in a cooking class and in-home dining experience hosted in a Coachella Valley residence. Discover the lifestyle of the Coachella Valley while savoring cuisine that blends various cultures. Engage in preparing delightful Southwestern dishes and enjoy a delectable meal crafted by a professional chef, accompanied by wine or beer. Depart with new recipes, friendships, and cherished memories.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
81478 Rustic Canyon Dr
Rustic Canyon Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(8 Ratings)
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118robinr
Jan 4, 2026
Great Meal and Lesson - We had a delicious meal with Chef Stephen and learned some new techniques food pairing. Chef has a lovely kitchen and is very personable. Would definitely recommend.
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Kim
Nov 8, 2025
Unique experience - We had such a wonderful experience with The Traveling Spoon and Chef Stephen. Visiting his home felt warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The meal was absolutely delicious, and we loved learning a few cooking tips along the way that we’ll definitely use at home. After preparing the dishes together, we sat down and enjoyed a relaxed and tasty dinner with Chef Stephen. It was personal, fun, and truly memorable. Highly recommend!
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Mobile637770
Oct 10, 2025
An Incredible Eating Experience - On a recent girls’ trip to Palm Springs we decided to try our hand at a cooking class hosted by Chef Stephen Moreton, Personal Chef of the Traveling Spoon. Our experience was incredible all the way around. Incredible food (Southwest menu consisting of pork taquitos, chili rubbed chicken carnitas, and tres leches bread pudding), incredible host, incredible conversation! So good. We even got to make guacamole. Upon arriving we were welcomed into Chef Mort’s home and offered our choice of a glass of wine or margarita. Then the fun began. Chef Mort shared a little about how he became a chef while demonstrating how to make the taquitos. Then we were given pre-measured ingredients and, after a brief demonstration on how to prep an avocado, allowed us to make the guacamole. As we happily enjoyed our homemade guacamole and blue corn chips, Chef Mort explained as he demonstrated how he prepped and prepared Course Two of the Chili Rubbed Carnitas and accompaniments. We ate the taquitos as he taught. Once the carnitas were done, my friends and I, along with Chef Mort sat down for an incredibly delicious meal. As we ate, we talked about food and other topics. Prior to sitting down, Chef Mort prepared the Tres Leches Bread Pudding and put it in the oven. It was ready when we finished dinner. Chef Mort added the toppings before he served and, because we were so full from the meal, we only had a little of the dessert so Chef Mort packaged up the leftovers to enjoy at home. On the ride home, we discussed what we liked about the experience and how good, not only, the food but the experience was. Because this was a yearly friends’ vaca, and we never go to the same location twice, we will def be seeking out a Traveling Spoon on our next get together. Thanks Chef Mort and Traveling Spoon for a memorable, educational, and delicious time.
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Rachel_m
Apr 8, 2025
Highly recommend this cooking class! - 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!
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Joey_365
Feb 15, 2025
Spectacular date night - Chef Stephen and his wife Jen were a delight. Chef’s knowledge and expertise were apparent and his ability to transcend that knowledge during the night ended up leaving my wife and I with tips to cook together on date nights. Chef was a wonderful host and the experience he and Jen provided was one of a kind. Definitely worth your time and would make for an amazing date night for any couple.
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Julie_s
Jan 30, 2025
Fantastic dinner experience - 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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O9484uiemilyr
Dec 5, 2024
Delightful evening of delicious food - What a great evening with Stephen and his wife Jen! I decided to treat my husband to a fun experience for his birthday and this was such a memorable one. When we arrived there were delicious snacks waiting and Stephen made us a lovely cocktail while sharing his experience and background. Then we learned how to make these amazing lobster quesadillas. While those cooked, we worked on making our own tamales stuffed with a delicious mushroom filling. All the while, Jen his wife, is creating mocktails and sharing conversation in their gorgeous spacious kitchen. Once the tamales and rice were ready, the four of us sat down and enjoyed a fresh, flavorful feast! Finally we finished with a really lovely warm brownie sprinkled in cinnamon, sugar and tajine, and a scoop of vanilla. It was truly a lovely experience and I would highly recommend it. Also, recommend that Stephen consider a BRUNCH cooking class! I would imagine he’d concoct something absolutely delicious- his experience was long and his knowledge was so deep. Loved it!
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