Discover San Diego with Take a Chef Ben Mastracco
Take A Chef Host Ben Mastracco
Since 2012, Take a Chef has connected thousands of local chefs and guests in over 100 countries, through private chef experiences at home. In this experience, we are excited to present to you, Chef Ben.
Chef Ben is a San Diego based chef with a passion for California inspired cuisine. With a degree in nutrition, an extensive background as a food scientist, and a number of awards as a recipe developer, Chef Ben uses his unique culinary background to create whole-food focused meals, combining global flavors with a California twist to deliver unforgettable culinary experiences.
We loved our experience with Chef Ben, the food was fabulous and Ben was great. He made brunch with the family smooth and easy. He brought everything with him to make the meal, then served us and even cleaned up the kitchen afterwards. I would highly recommend Chef Ben for any of your upcoming celebrations.
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Food Coach at Ben Mastracco Food Coaching. Recipe developer, blogger and comedian. Creator of Comedy Kitchen, a YouTube channel featuring quick and healthy chef inspired recipes for the home cook, with a unique comedic twist.
Eat healthier, laugh harder & be happier is his motto.
If you’re a foodie who enjoys cooking classes, you’ll also love experiencing the local culinary scene with Carlsbad Food Tours. While cooking classes teach you how to prepare great food, food tours give you the opportunity to discover the chefs, restaurant owners, ingredients, and cultural influences that shape a community’s dining scene. During a guided walking tour through Carlsbad Village, you’ll sample dishes from locally loved restaurants, learn about the history and stories behind each establishment, and gain insight into the creativity that goes into building a successful restaurant. It’s a perfect complement to cooking classes, allowing food lovers to experience new flavors, gather culinary inspiration, and deepen their appreciation for the art of food. In just a few hours, you’ll taste a variety of cuisines, meet passionate hospitality professionals, and discover why Carlsbad has become one of Southern California’s most exciting foodie destinations.
Local Tip: Many guests tell us they leave with new restaurant favorites, fresh ideas for their own cooking, and a greater understanding of how food, culture, and community come together to create memorable dining experiences
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Carlsbad Food Tours is “A Party on the Move!”
We plan it, you enjoy! A 3-Hour guided walking tour with 6 tasting locations for food, wine and or beer! Come learn about Carlsbad’s history, culture and architecture while eating your way through our seaside village. Corporate Private Group Experiences are also available upon request for team building events! Gift Cards for our food tours make great experience gifts for the holidays!
Woman-Veteran-owned business!
Cherimarie loves showcasing the delicious food, deep-rooted history, and unique culture Carlsbad has to offer!
And guess what? By taking a tour with us, you’re helping support local Carlsbad businesses and charities.
Let us break bread together!
Food is the ingredient that binds us together. It is the constant that unites all people. It’s the nourishment of the soul that helps to connect us to our own cultures and beliefs as well as others, bridging gaps in society.