California-born and raised, Chef Scotty is a San Diego foodie inspired by his love of Asian travel (China, Japan, Southeast Asia) and foodie experiences (cooking classes and food markets are always on his global itinerary) that bring culture and people together. Chef Scotty is on a mission to make cooking a fun, accessible, exciting, and soul-satisfying experience for all. Locally, you can usually find him talking recipes with Sam the Cooking Guy and also in local San Diego schools teaching how to eat in healthy ways and build a lifelong skill.
All types of in person classes taught by this chef
Scotty was very nice and chatty however the pad thai was not super flavorful.
Oct, 3rd, 2025
Diana O.
Had a lot of fun and loved all the different dumpling styles!
Sep, 15th, 2025
Chris B.
Fabulous class! Scotty was engaging, entertaining, and thorough. His helpful hints allowed us to understand easily and execute flawlessly. In the end, it was delicious AND healthy! Pfff, Panda Express who?
Aug, 20th, 2025
Tanner G.
I just attended the dumpling-making class with Chef Scotty, and it was absolutely fantastic! He was incredibly informative, attentive, and a joy to work with. Chef Scotty went above and beyond to ensure everyone had the necessary preparations and delivered clear, step-by-step instructions on crafting the dumplings. No prior cooking experience is needed—it’s perfect for beginners. A big shout-out to Chef Scotty for making cooking so enjoyable! I highly recommend this activity to anyone seeking a fun, hands-on experience.
Oct, 6th, 2025
Ashley C.
Chef Scotty was great! Super fun experience and would feel like I could make at home.
Sep, 22nd, 2025
Stacey S.
Great class! Our 3rd from CocuSocial and didn’t disappoint. Love Thai and great entry to cooking at home. Thanks Chef Scotty!
Aug, 25th, 2025
Nima S.
Great
Oct, 5th, 2025
Susan S.
We had a great time learning about several different types of dumplings with Scotty. Looking forward to working with him again soon!
Sep, 15th, 2025
Kelly P.
We had a lot of fun with Chef Scotty! He had things prepped and organized ahead of time so that we could easily participate and learn how to prepare the dish. Scotty was knowledgeable and patient. He shared a lot of detailed information about Thai cooking, from cooking terms to how to properly cut Chinese broccoli to the best places to find ingredients.
The only thing that could be improved is the venue. It was hot and could use some fans to get the air circulating.
Thanks, Scotty!