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Chef Kathy is a talented, creative chef who has worked in the culinary industry for over 20 years as a caterer, a personal chef and a pastry chef specializing in exclusive wedding cakes. She is also well-versed in creating menus that meet specific needs, desires and diets, and is a certified Master Food Preserver. Chef Kathy has a passion for cooking and looks forward to sharing her knowledge, skills and techniques with you.

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Chicago Hibachi Catering: Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner

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Chicago Private Chef Meal: Michelin-Inspired Seasonal Tasting Menu

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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

Chicago’s Signature Bites

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From deep-dish pizza to handcrafted cocktails, experience Chicago’s culinary scene in full flavor. Elevate your Chicago food tour with a carefully crafted drink upgrade designed to enhance every bite. These local libations bring a fresh dimension to the city’s iconic flavors and vibrant culinary culture. Sip on...

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Discover Historic Chicago

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Travel through the historic city and indulge in delicious, iconic meals. Experience Chicago’s vibrant culture and culinary heritage on this food tour that celebrates iconic architecture and classic local flavors. From the grand Harold Washington Library to beloved neighborhood eats, dive into the city’s rich...

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Journey through historic Chicago on this weekend food tour, enjoying the best bites along the way. Spend the weekend sampling Chicago’s signature dishes on a weekend food tour blending history, architecture and cuisine. Explore the city’s famous landmarks while indulging in its culinary treasures. Treat your...

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Learn the art of pasta-making with this immersive team building lesson. Gather your group for a fun pasta-making workshop in this hands-on team building activity. Led by Chef Janet, participants will learn to make fresh fettuccine pasta from scratch, kneading, rolling and cutting the dough together. Then, you’ll...

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Chicago Team Cooking Class: Classic Sushi 101

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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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Prepare an authentic and impressive four-course Thai meal completely from scratch. Join Chef Kathy as she teaches you how to whip up a traditional multi-course Thai menu that's sure to satisfy in this hands-on cooking class. For vegans and vegetarians, Chef Kathy will adapt these authentic recipes into plant-based...

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Learn how to make a show-stopping brunch that's both nourishing and satisfying. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Kathy, you'll whip up good-for-you brunch favorites packed with flavor and high-quality ingredients while learning smart cooking techniques along the way. During this four-course brunch class,...

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Discover vegetable recipes that are sophisticated, daring, and beloved by omnivore and vegetarian diners alike. In this hands-on class with Chef Kathy, you will learn how to prepare a flavor-forward four-course vegetarian menu featuring a multitude of high-quality ingredients you can find at any local grocer. Some...

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Transform fresh, seasonal, cancer-fighting ingredients into a pretty in pink dinner for breast cancer awareness. In this hands-on class with Chef Kathy, you will learn how to prepare a three-course dinner menu using a variety of naturally-pink ingredients which are also lauded for their cancer-fighting...

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Transport yourself to the tropics with these island-inspired recipes full of sweet and savory flavors. In this hands-on class with Chef Kathy, you will learn how to prepare a tropical three-course menu showcasing fresh seafood and a spectrum of refreshingly exciting and exotic flavor profiles. Chef Kathy will...

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Embark on a culinary journey to Korea in this exotic culinary experience with Chef Kathy. In this hands-on class with Chef Kathy, you will learn how to prepare an array of authentic Korean dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional Korean cooking techniques. Some of the authentic Korean recipes...

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Discover unique and creative ways to infuse kombucha's effervescence into a variety of delicious dishes. In this hands-on class with Chef Kathy, you'll learn how to brew and flavor your own kombucha as well as a handful of creative ways to use kombucha in cooking and baking. Chef Kathy will begin by teaching you...

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Five-Course Celebratory Feast

$99

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$99

Celebrate your next special occasion with this five-star, five-course celebratory feast made by Chef Kathy. During this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare for you a gourmet five-course dinner that sets the scene for any celebration. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include crudo made...

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Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

Treat your family to a gourmet Thanksgiving menu made from scratch. During this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner for you and your family or guests. Some of the time-honored dishes you can look forward to enjoying during your stress-free Thanksgiving dinner include juicy...

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Iconic Holiday Fare

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

Prepare your holiday place settings for a festive soul-warming menu taken to the next level by Chef Kathy. Chef Kathy will prepare for you a multi-course and iconic holiday meal starring classic comfort food with a gourmet touch during this private chef meal. Some of the dishes you can look forward to choosing...

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Gourmet Italian Fare

$89

Private Chef Meal

$89

Indulge in an upscale and gourmet five-course Italian feast worthy of any five-star Italian restaurant. Join Chef Kathy for this private chef meal featuring a five-course Italian feast using a bounty of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include Tuscan white bean...

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Seasonal New American Fare

$89

Private Chef Meal

$89

Join Chef Kathy and get ready to experience a menu of seasonal New American fare. During this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare a four-course New American menu using a bounty of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include a lemony kale salad or mixed green...

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Latin Inspired Feast

$89

Private Chef Meal

$89

Join Chef Kathy and experience a Latin-inspired meal brimming with fresh and bold flavor profiles. During this private chef meal, Chef Katy will prepare a five-course Latin-inspired meal using fresh, seasonal ingredients coated in a host of Latin flavor profiles. Some of the dishes you can look forward to...

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Classic New Year's Eve Dinner

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

Welcome the new year with a decadent dinner of elegant, gourmet fare. In this private chef meal, Chef Kathy will prepare an elegant, upscale dinner to help you welcome in a brand new year. Enjoy gourmet recipes while you relax with your guests during this three-course feast. Dishes you can look forward to...

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Chef Kathy's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 16 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Kathy

Shalimar

05/24/21

We had an amazing time and Chef Kathy was so welcoming, kind and so thoughtful when it came to the details of our experience. It was wonderful!!! We definitely want to do it again. We really enjoyed learning and of course eating the food. She made our anniversary feel special and we will cherish every moment forever.

05/24/21

Ben

03/16/21

Great experience and very accommodating!

03/16/21

Patrick

02/14/21

What a warm, cozy atmosphere in which to eat and learn!

02/14/21

Chef Kathy

Savory Summer Table Favorites

Introduction to Sushi Rolling

Explore Flavorful Mediterranean Cooking - Date Night

Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner

Wholesome Plates With Modern Twist

Michelin-Inspired Seasonal Tasting Menu

Chicago’s Signature Bites

Discover Historic Chicago

Essential Chicago Eats

Pasta Crafting Fun

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Chicago

Classic Sushi 101

Sweets From Korea

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

A Focus on Cooking Techniques

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Kathy THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Traditional Thai Cuisine

Show-Stopping Brunch

Sophisticated Vegetarian Fare

Pretty in Pink Cancer Awareness Dinner

Tropical Seafood Supper

Authentic Korean Recipes

Cooking With Kombucha

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Kathy THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Five-Course Celebratory Feast

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Iconic Holiday Fare

Gourmet Italian Fare

Seasonal New American Fare

Latin Inspired Feast

Classic New Year's Eve Dinner