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After graduating from the Louisiana Culinary Institute with a degree in Advanced Savory Arts, Chef Derek’s professional culinary career blossomed. His hospitality-driven approach to cooking has provided him with many opportunities to cook for celebrities, including Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell. Now, you can join Chef Derek and learn how to prepare nutritious meals that rival the quality of the best restaurants in the area!

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New Orleans Cooking Class: A Taste of Cajun and Creole

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Baton Rouge Private Chef Meal: Southern Finesse

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Baton Rouge Private Chef Meal: Louisiana Classics

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Baton Rouge Private Chef Meal: Intimate Italian Fare

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Give in to an intimate Italian feast with Chef Buddy. Romance beckons with a private chef meal with Chef Buddy, bringing Italian-inspired dining straight to your table. You'll relax while every detail, from prep to cleanup, is thoughtfully handled.   Begin with blackened chicken bruschetta layered over a...

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Online Cooking Class: Dark Chocolate Workshop

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Mother's Day Favorite

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$39/Person

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$39/Person

Craft chocolate confections like a pro in Chef Sharon's interactive online chocolate-making class. Learn how to create three chocolate treats at home in this interactive online dark chocolate workshop. Chef Sharon will guide you through the entire chocolate-making process, teaching you chocolatier skills and...

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Online Cooking Class: Authentic Fettuccine and Ravioli

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Virtually join Chef Davide in Tivoli, Italy for a truly authentic and unique epicurean experience. In this live interactive online cooking class, Chef Davide will join you virtually from just outside of Rome, Italy to teach you how to master some of the most iconic Italian recipes, including silky ribbons of handmade...

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Online Cooking Class: Handmade Bubble Tea and Salad Rolls

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Baton Rouge Cooking Class: Healthy and Flavorful Fare

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Learn how to prepare mouthwatering meals that also happen to be healthy! Chef Derek will utilize his incredible culinary experience to provide you with a lesson in healthy cooking. When it comes to healthy meals, flavor should never be sacrificed. In this hands-on class, you will learn some tricks in preparing...

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Baton Rouge Cooking Class: Unique Vegetarian Fusion

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Unique Vegetarian Fusion

$75

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Join Chef Derek to discover how simple it is to create homemade vegetarian fare full of flavor! In this hands-on class with Chef Derek, you'll learn all the tips and techniques you need to prepare four vegetarian dishes completely from scratch. Begin the class with a curried peanut stew topped with fresh cilantro...

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Baton Rouge Cooking Class: International Cuisine

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International Cuisine

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Take a culinary trip around the world as you create unique international dishes. Chef Derek has your ticket ready for a worldly culinary experience! In this hands-on class, you will be learning how to cook staples from all around the globe. It is an exciting opportunity to expand your palate and discover fresh, new...

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Baton Rouge Cooking Class: Fine Dining Fare at Home

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Fine Dining Fare at Home

$75

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Learn how to prepare a sophisticated three-course fine dining menu with Chef Derek. Spend a night in with friends or family and Chef Derek to discover how to cook a fine dining-quality dinner in your own kitchen! Don your apron, set of china and silverware for a unique culinary opportunity with Chef Derek. You'll...

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Baton Rouge Cooking Class: Louisiana Brunch Classics

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Discover how to craft divine brunch classics from scratch with added Louisiana inspiration. Chef Derek will draw upon his extensive culinary background to teach you how to make an incredible Louisiana-style brunch. In this hands-on class, the focus is brunch with added Louisiana twists at every turn. You will be...

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Chef Derek's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews guests left for Chef Derek

James

06/26/19

Chef Derek is a knowledgable chef with good communications skills. Best at creating very interesting fusion dishes from a West African influence in a unassuming way, Chef Derek communicates well and throughout the process of cooking, offering insights into very interesting weeknight meal ideals. His Akara delivers such a strong but manageable spice delivered with a textured and substantive dipping sauce. This dish will be a party hit.

06/26/19

Chef Derek

A Taste of Cajun and Creole

Handmade Pasta Dinner

Cajun Comfort: Bold Louisiana Flavors

Southern Finesse

Louisiana Classics

Intimate Italian Fare

Dark Chocolate Workshop

Authentic Fettuccine and Ravioli

Handmade Bubble Tea and Salad Rolls

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Derek THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Healthy and Flavorful Fare

Unique Vegetarian Fusion

International Cuisine

Fine Dining Fare at Home

Louisiana Brunch Classics