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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: Craft Velvety Chocolate Desserts

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

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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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Mission District Culinary Tour

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Add a new set of dessert recipes to your baking resume. Surprise guests at your next gathering by joining this fun and interactive online cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll practice a variety of techniques while learning how to create authentic Korean desserts. Begin your culinary session...

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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

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Craft Velvety Chocolate Desserts

Vegan Currito Bowl

The Mastery of Spanish Fare

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Korean Food Feast

Exploring the Mission District

Mission District Culinary Tour

North Beach Gems

Creative Cooking Challenge

Authentic Flavors of India

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Serving the Spanish Summer

Sweets From Korea

Authentic Cubanos and Mojitos