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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: Culinary Indulgence Under the Parisian Stars

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Culinary Indulgence Under the Parisian Stars

$99 each

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Indulge in a classic bistro menu with a personalized menu in your home. Turn your dining room into an elegant French bistro with a private chef meal. A master chef will craft renowned dishes, beginning with your choice of soup, salad or a fresh seafood appetizer. Your main course includes options like rich and...

Next Date: Thu, Jun 18th & other times

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Baton Rouge Private Chef Meal: Southern Finesse

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Southern Finesse

$109 each

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$109

Explore Louisiana-inspired flavors with Chef Buddy. Sample the comforting flavors of the South with a private chef meal led by Chef Buddy, who knows how to bring a Louisiana-inspired menu to life. Indulge in this 4-course menu without lifting a finger.   Start with a crisp charred wedge salad featuring...

Next Date: Fri, Jun 19th & other times

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Baton Rouge Private Chef Meal: Indulgent Culinary Adventures Through Spain

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Indulgent Culinary Adventures Through Spain

$109 each

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$109

Transport your tastebuds on a culinary adventure through Spain. Indulge in a dining affair with a private chef meal that takes you on a gastronomic venture through Spain. Your master chef will craft a personalized four-course menu, rivaling the finest restaurants. Begin with Spanish-style tapas. For the main...

Next Date: Thu, Jun 18th & other times

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Online Cooking Class: The Venezuelan Kitchen: Arepas Three Ways

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The Venezuelan Kitchen: Arepas Three Ways

$59/Person

Online Cooking Class

$59/Person

Learn to make authentic Venezuelan arepas and three traditional fillings live online. Discover the soul of Venezuelan home cooking in this online cooking class led by a top-rated culinary expert with a deep passion for authentic Venezuelan cuisine. Arepas are a cornerstone of Venezuelan culture – eaten morning,...

Next Date: Mon, Jun 15th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Everything's Better With Bacon

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Everything's Better With Bacon

$39/Person

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$39/Person

Learn all about bacon and discover how to work it into both sweet and savory dishes. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Logan, you will discover how using bacon's heft to flavor a dish can add a hard-to-find depth and intensity to even the humblest of recipes. Some of the dishes you can...

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person

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$39/Person

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

Next Date: Tue, Jun 16th, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times

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Baton Rouge Cooking Class: Healthy and Flavorful Fare

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Healthy and Flavorful Fare

$85

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$85

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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$75

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

$95

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$95

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

Cooking Class

$75

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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Louisiana Brunch Classics

$65

Cooking Class

$65

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

Spanish Culinary Classics

Cajun Comfort: Bold Louisiana Flavors

Culinary Indulgence Under the Parisian Stars

Southern Finesse

Indulgent Culinary Adventures Through Spain

The Venezuelan Kitchen: Arepas Three Ways

Everything's Better With Bacon

Health-Boosting Mocktails

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