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A self-taught chef, Chef Diana learned the tricks of the trade and honed her culinary prowess from practice, research, and experimentation. After gaining 15 years of professional culinary experience, Chef Diana now owns and operates a successful private chef business. She also teaches curious home cooks how to plan and create dishes and menus for everything from everyday meals to intimate dinner parties to extravagant celebrations.

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NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Handmade Italian Pasta

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NYC Hibachi Catering: Exclusive Hibachi Session

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Discover the rich cultural history of New York City through a tapestry of diverse flavors. Experience a food tour through the vibrant streets of New York City, tracing the footsteps of immigrants who brought rich culinary traditions from their homelands. From the Lower East Side to bustling Chinatown and the iconic...

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Learn how to make an entire week's worth of healthy meals in a handful of hours! In this hands-on class with Chef Diana, you will learn the skills and time-saving techniques needed to take a handful of simple ingredients and transform them into wholesome, healthy, and satisfying dishes that will nourish you for an...

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Learn how to make three different types of Filipino egg rolls in this culinary experience! In this hands-on class with Chef Diana, you will learn how to prepare an impressive egg roll platter that showcases exotic flavors and flair of Filipino cuisine. From small bite-sized egg rolls to hearty sweet banana egg...

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Plunk in your ingredients, seal the lid, apply pressure, and presto — dinner is served! In this hands-on class, Chef Diana will guide you as you learn how to prepare amazing meals by (re)discovering the magic of your pressure cooker! When it comes to trusty kitchen tools, pressure cookers are often overlooked,...

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Chef Diana's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews guests left for Chef Diana

Audrey

02/20/19

Chef Diana is an exceptional host and master of her craft. She made cooking seemingly difficult dishes feel accessible and fun to make at home. I am still thinking about how delicious and easy it was to create the lumpia spring rolls. Chef Diana will help elevate your dinner (or even dinner party!) dish rotation with simple tricks from her extensive arsenal.

02/20/19

Chef Diana

Traditional Handmade Italian Pasta

Feast Like A Greek

Jamaican Fare

Modern Caribbean Fusion

Elegant Surf and Turf Date Night

Exclusive Hibachi Session

From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

Immigrant Influence in NYC

Traditions of Greenwich Village

Elegant Italian Dishes

Iron Chef Cooking Competition

French Steakhouse Team Building in NYC

Everything's Better With Bacon

Elegant Roll Cake

Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Diana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Weekly Meal Planning

Filipino Egg Rolls

Pressure Cooker Favorites