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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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Chef Diana's Overall Rating

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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

Cook Summer Outdoor Cooking Recipes

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