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15 Reviews

Chef Michael's knowledge and background in the culinary world is robust, from earning a culinary arts education to working in guest services, management and restaurant operations, and now as a personal chef. He has designed incredible menus and is an expert in meeting the dietary needs of individuals and different cultures. Chef Michael looks forward to offering a culinary experience that is memorable and focuses on building skills and relationships.

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Online Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Street Food

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Asheville Private Chef Meal: Authentic Moroccan Tagine

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Authentic Moroccan Tagine

$89

Private Chef Meal

$89

Relax and allow Chef Michael to take your taste buds on a journey to Morocco. During this private chef meal, Chef Michael will prepare for you a three-course Moroccan menu showcasing the colorful and complex flavor profiles that characterize authentic Moroccan cuisine. Chef Michael will begin this culinary...

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Surf and Turf Feast

$109

Private Chef Meal

$109

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hand-picked butcher strip steak and jumbo shrimp. Chef Michael will prepare for you an incredibly indulgent and gourmet three-course surf and turf dinner in this private chef meal. Begin the experience with a grilled romaine lettuce wedge salad, homemade dressing and...

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Seared Spanish Sea Scallops

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

These seared Spanish sea scallops promise to be a mouthful in more ways than one. During this private chef meal, Chef Michael will prepare for you a three-course seafood dinner using fresh, high-quality ingredients and sultry Spanish flavor profiles. Chef Michael will begin with a classic arugula and fennel...

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

San Diego Cooking Class: Flavorful Seasonal Fish

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Flavorful Seasonal Fish

$105

Cooking Class

$105

Prepare fish in a variety of ways that are easy to understand with Chef Michael. Chef Michael is ready to take the fear out of cooking fish. Learn all you need to know in this class with an expert! Start from the very beginning as Chef Michael provides a walkthrough on breaking down a fish. You will learn the...

La Jolla & Pacific Beach

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San Diego Cooking Class: Soul Food Cooking and Baking Skills

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Soul Food Cooking and Baking Skills

$105

Cooking Class

$105

Discover cooking and baking skills and techniques to make Grandma's best soul food. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you'll learn how to prepare a from-scratch soul food menu that follows the cooking and baking processes that have been passed down in his family for generations. Some of the recipes you can...

La Jolla & Pacific Beach

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Asheville Cooking Class: Back to Basics Knife Skills

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Back to Basics Knife Skills

$99

Cooking Class

$99

Whet your knife skills — and your appetite — in this hands-on class with Chef Michael. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will learn fundamental knife skills as you add three essential dishes to your culinary repertoire and become an all around better home cook. Chef Michael will help you gain a...

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Classic Steak Dinner

$115

Cooking Class

$115

Learn how to create a classic four-course steak dinner complete with all the fixings. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will learn how to prepare a classic steak dinner that is both elegant, easy to make, and ends on a wonderfully sweet note. You will begin by crafting a Caesar salad tossed in a...

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Spanish Seafood Spectacular

$105

Cooking Class

$105

Embark on a culinary journey to Spain with Chef Michael in this interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet and authentic three-course Spanish menu that showcases the bounty of the sea as well as time-honored Spanish culinary techniques. You...

La Jolla & Pacific Beach

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Asheville Cooking Class: Classic Gourmet French Cooking

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Classic Gourmet French Cooking

$115

Cooking Class

$115

Discover gourmet, classic French recipes that are delicious and actually easy to make at home. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you'll learn how to prepare a three-course French dinner menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional French culinary techniques. You'll begin by learning how to...

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Sharpen Your Kitchen Knife Skills

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Learn to wield a knife like a true chef in this exciting culinary skills session. Discover the basics of elevated kitchen skills in this hands-on cooking class focusing on knife technique. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star chef in a fun and educational environment. Master new knife skills...

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Chef Michael's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 15 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Michael

Brian

01/17/26

Chef Michael was everything we hoped for. He came and taught us how to prepare a 3 course French menu as a classically trained chef would. He was personable, and fun and the food was amazing. We had a group of six, and each of us prepped and cooked a portion of the meal under his instructions and it was super fun! Thanks Chef Michael for a great evening!

01/17/26

Richard Schwartze

02/25/25

Had an outstanding time with chef Michael! He was a great teacher and we both learned a lot . We had such a good time we intend to do this again. Could not recommend this experience more!

02/25/25

Elizabeth

07/01/22

Michael was fantastic and made the evening fun and relaxed. The food was delicious.

07/01/22

Ashlie

09/09/19

Chef Michael was personable and made a delicious meal for us!

09/09/19

Sabra

06/24/19

What an amazing experience! Chef Michael really knows his stuff and was happy to share his knowledge, experience and humor. The food was delicious, and going into this with little cooking skills I feel like my ability to make a delicious meal in the kitchen has been vastly improved. Add that to working in the comfort of your own kitchen? Amazing. Will recommended to friends, family, and everyone who has any interest in a private class. Looking forward to getting a larger group of friends together for more lessons!

06/24/19

Danielle

04/05/19

Chef Michael makes food you want to eat everyday! The dishes he teaches you are great dinner meals that taste like comfort food. He has a great knowledge of food, I learned so much in my class, not just about the food we were cooking but also about other cooking techniques that I can use at home. I would definitely recommend Chef Michael to anyone who is ready to learn about food and have a good time!

04/05/19

Chef Michael

Traditional Korean Street Food

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Sweets From Korea

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Authentic Moroccan Tagine

Surf and Turf Feast

Seared Spanish Sea Scallops

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Flavorful Seasonal Fish

Soul Food Cooking and Baking Skills

Back to Basics Knife Skills

Classic Steak Dinner

Spanish Seafood Spectacular

Classic Gourmet French Cooking

Sharpen Your Kitchen Knife Skills