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Chef Ja’Nel found her passion for food helping her mom in the kitchen as a little girl and has successfully turned her passion into a career. While respecting classic dishes, she likes to get creative by fusing multiregional influences and introducing exotic flavors. From her mom’s kitchen to winning season 11 of Hell’s Kitchen to holding positions as an executive chef, Chef Ja’Nel has become one of Houston’s favorite chefs!

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Indulge in an authentic Tex-Mex menu prepared by a gourmet chef. Celebrate bold, authentic Texas flavors with an elevated twist at this private chef meal. A world-class chef arrives ready to prepare, plate, serve and clean up after this refined menu. Begin with bacon-wrapped brochette shrimp stuffed with...

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Learn all of the tricks from "Hell's Kitchen" winner Chef Ja'Nel — without all the yelling. In this hands-on class, "Hell's Kitchen" winner Chef Ja'Nel has prepared a far less stressful reality cooking competition experience for you to learn and have fun. Chef Ja'Nel's four-course menu is comprised of some of the...

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A tradition held dear across the entire country, tapas pair best with a Spanish fiesta. In this hands-on class with Chef Ja'Nel, get ready for an authentic fiesta as you create, share and enjoy some of the most popular Spanish tapas plates. You will begin by preparing three traditional tapas dishes including...

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Discover the Cajun and creole culture alive and thriving in the Bayou City food scene. In this hands-on class, Chef Ja'Nel serves as your tour guide through the classic cuisine of the Bayou City and teaches you four classic New Orleans-style dishes with Chef Ja'Nel-style twists. You'll begin with delicate crab...

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Chef Ja'Nel's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 10 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Ja'Nel

Irene

07/02/19

Great experience and will definitely be trying some recipes at home on our own. Very useful tips. Chef Ja’Nel was so friendly and made the experience so enjoyable.

07/02/19

Danny

06/29/19

Excellent session. Highly recommend.

06/29/19

Danny

06/29/19

Excellent session. Highly recommend.

06/29/19

Reviews Chef Ja'Nel received outside of Cozymeal

Thao

02/13/19

Chef Ja'Nel makes cooking a restaurant quality meal very accessible to the home cook. Cooking with her is fun and everything ALWAYS taste delicious. I would take every class she offers if I had the time.

02/13/19

Nicole

02/07/19

Wow! Wow! Wow! Is there anything this chef can't do?? Chef Ja'Nel is absolutely amazing and her food is out of this world scrumptious! She is a natural born teacher and takes time to make your sessions personalized and most of all fun. Pour up a glass of wine and let the laughs begin. You should take advantage and schedule a class while you can. She is truly gifted and I bet she will be completely booked soon. Best food ever!! Thank you so much for the tasty and delicious food!

02/07/19

Andre

01/07/19

Chef Ja'Nel is by far one of the best chefs I've had the pleasure to order meals from. Ive enjoyed over 60 different dishes and each dish was amazingly delicious. Her meals are seasoned to perfection and have some of the best flavor combinations. Highly recommended!

01/07/19

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Trip to Thailand

The Ultimate Cooking Competition

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Bayou City Classics