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I am passionate about food and the land from where it comes. I graduated from the French Culinary Institute (now International Culinary Center) in Campbell CA, where I focused on preparing local ingredients in traditional French styles. I continued to pursue this combination of local ingredients with French flair in NYC, London, and now the Bay Area. I also teach at my family home in El Dorado County, where we are surrounded by bountiful produce and incredible wine.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic Spanish Seafood

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Curated Thanksgiving Feast

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Curated Thanksgiving Feast

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Get a taste of scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites crafted by a five-star chef. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast made from scratch during a private chef meal with Chef Karen, who is excited to guide you through a flavorful holiday menu. Leave all the cooking up to a professional and simply enjoy the wholesome spirit of...

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

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Enjoy a chef-crafted Thanksgiving spread, ready to savor with your family at home. Chef Esh-Marie’s Thanksgiving drop-off menu captures the flavors of the season with dishes crafted to perfection. Each course brings a touch of comfort and luxury to your holiday table, allowing you to relax and enjoy. This...

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Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District

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Exploring the Mission District

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Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. This San Francisco food tour uncovers the Mission District through the flavors that define its everyday life and evolving identity. Shaped by waves of immigration and now known as the city’s Latino cultural heart, the...

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North Beach Gems

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Bay Area Food Tour: Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

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Online Cooking Class: Spring Garden Fare

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Enjoy the fresh flavors of spring with Chef Angela-Michelle. In this online cooking class, Chef Angela-Michelle will teach you how to highlight seasonal ingredients that celebrate the spring, from bright green peas to the zesty lift of lemon. You will begin by creating a creamy pea and spring onion soup. For the...

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Chef Joel's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Joel

Sydney

01/04/15

Chef Joel's dishes are works of art. His crab timbal was so impressive that I was almost hesitant to try it and ruin the structure. This is such a fun class where you get the chance to practice some great techniques and use some beautiful ingredients like courgette flowers! Chef Joel has some great knowledge and it's wonderful to chat and cook with him.

01/04/15

Sam

12/02/14

Chef Joel is an expert host. We showed up at his beautiful house in Fair Play, and got a tour of the property on his tractor -- from the plots of vegetables to the fields of Zinfandel grapes. We then took off in his truck to a few different wineries for free tastings, including a private barrel tasting at one, and I bought a few bottles for friends back home. Back at Chef Joel's he prepared a stunning meal with local and organic produce, fish, and meat, and taught us everything as we went along. It was an incredibly full, fun, and enchanting afternoon. Thanks Chef Joel!

12/02/14

Chef Joel

Authentic Spanish Seafood

Authentic South Indian Brunch

The Mastery of Spanish Fare

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Exploring the Mission District

North Beach Gems

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

Handmade Bread and Pizza

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Authentic Fettuccine and Ravioli

Elegant Roll Cake

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