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Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Traditional Steakhouse Menu Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Traditional Steakhouse Menu 2 slide
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Private Chef Experience Gift

Traditional Steakhouse Menu

$99

Private Chef Experience Gift

Enjoy a four-course steakhouse feast curated by Chef Rebecca. Savor a handcrafted, quintessential steakhouse meal in this private chef experience with Chef Rebecca. Start with crimini mushrooms filled with sausage and cranberries and topped with a toasted butter crumble, and a classic wedge salad with crispy bacon and...
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Chef Rebecca

Verified Chef
Chef Rebecca

Serving the Los Angeles area

50 reviews

Next Date: Sat, Jul 19th
Atlanta Private Chef Meal: Sous Vide Steakhouse Dinner Atlanta Private Chef Meal: Sous Vide Steakhouse Dinner 2 slide
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Private Chef Experience Gift

Sous Vide Steakhouse Dinner

$129

Private Chef Experience Gift

Discover the magic of sous vide cuisine in this elegant surf and turf meal. Let Chef Dock introduce you to the culinary magic of sous vide cooking. He'll prepare a satisfying steakhouse meal for you to savor. Begin with a fresh wedge salad topped with your choice of feta, blue or goat cheese. Then, enjoy your choice of...
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Chef Dock

Verified Chef
Chef Dock

Serving the Atlanta area

94 reviews

Next Date: Sat, Jul 19th
True® Zesty™ Citrus Zester and Channel Knife
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True® Zesty™ Citrus Zester and Channel Knife
Let the True® Zesty™ Citrus Zester and Channel Knife add a refreshing twist of citrus to your favorite cocktails! Perfect for twisting, spiraling and zesting citrus fruits, it’s versatile enough to craft exceptional garnishes like nutmeg and chocolate. Get ready to whip up Insta-worthy cocktails with this exceptional mixology tool!   Dimensions: Length: 0.5”; Width: 1”; Height: 6.5" Care and Use: Dishwasher safe Materials: Stainless steel
2 reviews
Chef Approved
$19.95
Austin Cooking Class: International Culinary Creations Austin Cooking Class: International Culinary Creations 2 slide Austin Cooking Class: International Culinary Creations 3 slide Austin Cooking Class: International Culinary Creations 4 slide Austin Cooking Class: International Culinary Creations 5 slide Austin Cooking Class: International Culinary Creations 6 slide
Cooking Class Experience Gift

International Culinary Creations

$95

Cooking Class Experience Gift

Feed your wanderlust with recipes, ingredients and techniques from around the world. Combining elements from lauded culinary traditions of the world, Chef Taruna will equip you in creating simple yet complex dishes in this hands-on class. You will discover how to create full-bodied flavors with fresh ingredients and so...
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Chef Taruna

Verified Chef
Chef Taruna

Austin (Spicewood At Bullcreek)

50 reviews

Next Date: Sun, Jul 20th at 6:00PM
Las Vegas Cooking Class: Favorite Classic Korean Dishes Las Vegas Cooking Class: Favorite Classic Korean Dishes 2 slide Las Vegas Cooking Class: Favorite Classic Korean Dishes 3 slide Las Vegas Cooking Class: Favorite Classic Korean Dishes 4 slide Las Vegas Cooking Class: Favorite Classic Korean Dishes 5 slide Las Vegas Cooking Class: Favorite Classic Korean Dishes 6 slide
Cooking Class Experience Gift

Favorite Classic Korean Dishes

$95

Cooking Class Experience Gift

Chef Chris introduces you to classic Korean dishes from kimchi to ssam. Unlike other cuisines of Asia, Korean cooking does not have a strong stir-frying tradition. Korean cuisine relies heavily on fermentation and pickling — for example, kimchi — with most dishes served over rice or in broth. Begin your explora...
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Chef Chris

Verified Chef
Chef Chris

Las Vegas (Antelope)

69 reviews

Next Date: Tue, Jul 22nd at 12:00PM
Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Bright Flavors of Italy Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Bright Flavors of Italy 2 slide
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Bright Flavors of Italy

$119

Private Chef Experience Gift

Take a culinary journey through Italy with vibrant handcrafted dishes. In this private chef experience, discover a traditional Italian four-course meal prepared by Chef David. First, delight in a fresh salad with the chef's own Caesar dressing recipe, and savor pasta filled with lemony ricotta and topped with a sage-bu...
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Chef David S.

Verified Chef
Chef David S.

Serving the Los Angeles area

15 reviews

Next Date: Sun, Jul 20th
Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: A Cheery New Year's Feast Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: A Cheery New Year's Feast 2 slide
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Private Chef Experience Gift

A Cheery New Year's Feast

$119

Private Chef Experience Gift

Prepare for a gourmet, festive meal as you ring in the New Year. In this private chef experience, gather your guests around the table for an elegant New Year’s Eve meal. Chef Mert will begin by serving a refined appetizer followed by your entrée selection: Rack of lamb, garlic-herb tenderloin or mushroom Wellington....
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Chef Mert

Verified Chef
Chef Mert

Serving the Los Angeles area

150 reviews

Next Date: Sat, Jul 19th
Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop 6 slide
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Cooking Class Experience Gift

Paella and Spanish Tapas Workshop

$115

Cooking Class Experience Gift

Learn to craft popular Spanish small plates at home. Take a culinary journey to Spain without leaving the comfort of your home in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jordan. Guests will learn to make traditional Spanish tapas, as well as a classic paella, all from scratch. Get a pitcher of sangria and a few of your c...
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Chef Jordan

Verified Chef
Chef Jordan

Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)

127 reviews

Next Date: Thu, Jul 24th at 6:30PM
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Flavors of Japan Chicago Private Chef Meal: Flavors of Japan 2 slide
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Private Chef Experience Gift

Flavors of Japan

$119

Private Chef Experience Gift

Embark on a culinary journey to Japan in this five-star dining experience with Chef Andy. During this private chef experience, Chef Andy will prepare an authentic four-course Japanese menu that showcases the country's unique flavor profiles. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include a wood ear mushroo...
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Chef Andy or Resident Chef

Verified Chef
Chef Andy or Resident Chef

Serving the Chicago area

371 reviews

Next Date: Sat, Aug 23rd
Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Flavors of Bourbon Street Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Flavors of Bourbon Street 2 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Flavors of Bourbon Street 3 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Flavors of Bourbon Street 4 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Flavors of Bourbon Street 5 slide Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: The Flavors of Bourbon Street 6 slide
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Cooking Class Experience Gift

The Flavors of Bourbon Street

$105

Cooking Class Experience Gift

Celebrate the spirit of Southern American cuisine with a lesson in New Orleans classics. Chef Shelley gets the good times rolling in this hands-on cooking class centered around the timeless creations of Bourbon Street. It's a lesson in traditional cooking that highlights the distinctive culinary character of the Americ...
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Chef Shelley

Verified Chef
Chef Shelley

Washington, D.C. (Northeast Washington)

59 reviews

Next Date: Thu, Jul 31st at 6:00PM
Boston Cooking Class: Korean Seoul Food Boston Cooking Class: Korean Seoul Food 2 slide Boston Cooking Class: Korean Seoul Food 3 slide Boston Cooking Class: Korean Seoul Food 4 slide Boston Cooking Class: Korean Seoul Food 5 slide Boston Cooking Class: Korean Seoul Food 6 slide
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Cooking Class Experience Gift

Korean Seoul Food

$149

Cooking Class Experience Gift

Explore the ingredients and cooking techniques of your favorite Korean dishes. In this hands-on cooking class, learn how to make several Korean dishes using authentic cooking techniques and fresh ingredients. Begin by whipping up an appetizer of savory kimchi pancakes. Then, it's time to make the main dish: Korean...
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Chef Melissa

Verified Chef
Chef Melissa

Framingham

154 reviews

Next Date: Wed, Aug 13th at 6:00PM
Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: Traditional Italian Dinner Indulgence Washington, D.C. Private Chef Meal: Traditional Italian Dinner Indulgence 2 slide
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Private Chef Experience Gift

Traditional Italian Dinner Indulgence

$119

Private Chef Experience Gift

Enjoy a decadent four-course menu featuring classic dishes bursting with authentic Italian flavor. Join Chef Tre in a private chef experience that brings classic Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. A four-course feast is sure to delight you and your guests. Begin the Italian journey with butternut squash ara...
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Chef Tre

Verified Chef
Chef Tre

Serving the Washington, D.C. area

20 reviews

Next Date: Fri, Jul 25th

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