Chef AJ in Seattle | Cooking Classes, Private Chefs, Team Building & More | Cozymeal

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Chef AJ's culinary background and expertise reaches far and wide. A gourmet chef for more than 20 years, he has opened over 130 restaurants, owns food studios and design kitchens, and has been involved with the setup of several teaching kitchens and classes in Seattle. Chef AJ is the proud recipient of a slew of awards, including a four-time Pioneering Concept Award winner. He looks forward to sharing his culinary expertise and cooking techniques with you!

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Seattle Cooking Class: Pot Stickers and Steamed Buns

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Pot Stickers and Steamed Buns

Discover some of the most popular dumplings to grace dim sum menus across the world. There's something extraordinary about biting into a perfect dumpling — the tug of dough, the burst of steam and that first hit of flavorful filling. In this hands-on class with Chef Fumiko, you will learn just how easy it is to...

Seattle (Central District)

Next Date: Sat, Nov 1st at 11:00AM & other times

Seattle Cooking Class: Fall in Tuscany - Date Night

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Fall in Tuscany - Date Night

Explore Italy's autumn flavors with your loved one. This delightful cooking class awaits couples eager to explore Italian cuisine. Seasonal ingredients will be transformed into a mouthwatering dinner, featuring homemade vinaigrette and creamy polenta. Essential braising techniques will be practiced alongside other...

Chef Peter or Resident Chef

Kirkland (Moss Bay)

Next Date: Sat, Nov 1st at 7:00PM

Seattle Cooking Class: Signature French Cooking

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CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE

Signature French Cooking

Discover why butter is the key ingredient in French cooking as you prepare favorite recipes. Perfect the art of traditional French cooking with hands-on guidance from Chef Washington as you learn kitchen techniques to prepare an array of mouthwatering classic dishes. Begin with a simple yet decadent starter as you...

Chef Washington

Next Date: Sun, Nov 2nd at 6:00PM & other times

Here are other Private Chefs Meals in Seattle

Seattle Private Chef Meal: Sensational Hawaiian Fare

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Sensational Hawaiian Fare

Private Chef Meal

Taste the tropics as you delve into techniques and flavor combinations that define Hawaiian cuisine. Explore the flavors of the islands with this private chef meal showcasing Hawaiian produce. Relax as the Chef Dean treats you to a culinary venture in the comfort of your own home. Indulge in the essence of...

Everett (Evergreen)

Next Date: Mon, Nov 3rd & other times

Seattle Private Chef Meal: Cozy Gatherings Feast

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Cozy Gatherings Feast

Private Chef Meal

Indulge in a gourmet Thanksgiving spread delivered to your door. Savor a Thanksgiving drop-off experience from Chef Washington, who blends classic flavors with modern touches. Known for his high-end private chef service, Chef Washington brings warmth and elegance to every dish, giving you time to enjoy what matters...

Chef Washington

Serving the Seattle area

Next Date: Tue, Nov 4th & other times

Seattle Private Chef Meal: Southeast Asian Exploration

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Southeast Asian Exploration

Private Chef Meal

Enjoy an elevated take on a variety of delicacies from all across the Asia. Take a culinary journey to Chinatown without crowded restaurants, thanks to this curated private chef meal. Explore a variety of Southeast Asian dishes from street food favorites to classic comfort bites. Begin with a trio of...

Everett (Evergreen)

Next Date: Mon, Nov 3rd & other times

Here are other Food Tours in Seattle

Seattle Weekend Food Tour: Explore Seattle's Food Scene

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Weekend Food Tour

Explore Seattle's Food Scene

Weekend Food Tour

Treat yourself to a weekend filled with incredible food and stunning city scenery. Make the most of your time in Seattle with a food tour that uncovers the Pacific Northwest’s best flavors, blending coastal freshness and comforting classics. Explore vibrant dishes and local favorites in a relaxed, immersive...

Guide Shawn or Local Guide

Seattle (Downtown Seattle)

Next Date: Sat, Nov 1st at 10:30AM & other times

Seattle Private Food Tour: Discover the Best Eats in Seattle

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Private Food Tour

Discover the Best Eats in Seattle

Private Food Tour

Gather friends, family or your colleagues and explore Seattle's spectacular foodie scene. Tailor your culinary experience on a private food tour through Seattle’s rich food culture. Enjoy an exclusive journey featuring thoughtfully sourced dishes and personalized insights into the city’s Pacific Northwest...

Guide Shawn or Local Guide

Seattle (Downtown Seattle)

Next Date: Sun, Nov 2nd at 10:30AM & other times

Seattle Food Tour: Culinary Adventures in Seattle

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Culinary Adventures in Seattle

Explore a dining gem of the Pacific Northwest with this exciting culinary adventure. Seattle’s diverse flavors unfold on a food tour that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest’s rich culinary heritage. Discover local delicacies and thoughtfully crafted dishes that reflect the region’s bounty. Begin with...

Guide Shawn or Local Guide

Seattle (Downtown Seattle)

Next Date: Mon, Nov 3rd at 10:30AM & other times

Here are other Team Building Activities in Seattle

Seattle Team Building Activity: Italian Menu for the Group

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Great for Groups of 10-20

Italian Menu for the Group

Team Building Activity

Plan a fun and engaging culinary session for your team. Encourage engagement and bonding with this team building activity for groups. Led by a gourmet chef, your team will master culinary skills and practice organization and time-management techniques while preparing an Italian menu. Begin by making olive oil...

Chef Washington

Seattle (Northwest Seattle)

Next Date: Tue, Nov 4th at 6:00PM & other times

Seattle Team Building Activity: Bonding Pasta-Making Feast

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Great for Groups of 10-20

Bonding Pasta-Making Feast

Team Building Activity

Gather your group to explore culinary techniques and organization skills while making pasta. Invite your colleagues to a fun and engaging team building activity by joining this culinary experience. Led by a world-class chef, your group will work together to plan, prepare and serve a gourmet Italian menu. Begin by...

Chef Washington

Seattle (Northwest Seattle)

Next Date: Tue, Nov 4th at 6:00PM & other times

Here are other Online Experiences Activities

Online Cooking Class: Indian Curry and Homemade Naan

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Indian Curry and Homemade Naan

Online Cooking Class

Get ready to immerse yourself in the complex flavors and tempting fragrances of Indian cuisine. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Natasha, you will learn how to prepare two traditional Indian recipes using fresh, high-quality ingredients and time-honored Indian culinary techniques. Chef...

Next Date: Sat, Nov 1st, 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET & other times

Online Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

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Live from Madrid, Spain!

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Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

Online Cooking Class

Create a classic Italian meal featuring scratch-made pasta with Chef Carlos. In this interactive online pasta-making class, you'll learn how to make simple pasta dough completely from scratch using only three ingredients. As you cook together, Chef Carlos — who will be teaching live from Spain — will guide you in...

Next Date: Sat, Nov 1st, 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET & other times

Online Cooking Class: Serving the Spanish Summer

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Serving the Spanish Summer

Online Cooking Class

Bring a taste of sun-soaked Spain to your table with this chef-led cooking class Paella is one of the world’s most-loved dishes and this online cooking class offers the chance to finally master it at home. Sign up and you’ll be guided by a world-class chef, learning the time-honored traditions and secrets behind...

Next Date: Sun, Nov 2nd, 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET & other times

Cooking Classes WITH Chef AJ THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Seattle Cooking Class: Traditional Roman Pizza

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Traditional Roman Pizza

Discover how to make classic, Roman-style pizza completely from scratch with Chef AJ. Italian pizza varies from region to region. In this hands-on, four-course class with Chef AJ, you will learn how to make pizza in the traditional Roman style. Unlike pizza as you may know it, Roman pizza is served in a pan and...

Seattle (Wallingford)

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Seattle Cooking Class: Homemade Valencian Paella

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Homemade Valencian Paella

Learn the art of preparing traditional Spanish paella in this class with Chef AJ. In this hands-on Spanish cooking class, you will learn how to make four dishes inspired by the port city of Valencia. The main focus of this class will be paella, prepared in a Valencian style. While paella is often seafood-heavy,...

Seattle (Wallingford)

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Seattle Cooking Class: Classic Tamales

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Classic Tamales

Learn how to make four variations of this popular Latin American dish with Chef AJ. In this hands-on class, you will explore the diversity and complexity of tamales, a popular dish in both Mexico and Peru. You will learn how to assemble four types of steamed corn tamales with the assistance of Chef AJ. To start,...

Seattle (Wallingford)

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef AJ THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Seattle Private Chef Meal: Brazilian Dinner Party

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Brazilian Dinner Party

Private Chef Meal

Embark on a culinary journey to Brazil in this private chef meal with Chef AJ. During this private chef meal, Chef AJ will prepare an authentic four-course Brazilian feast featuring some of the country's most vibrant, colorful, and exciting fare. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include...

Serving the Seattle area

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Authentic Sicilian and Calabrian Fare

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Authentic Sicilian and Calabrian Fare

Private Chef Meal

Embark on an unforgettably delicious culinary journey to Italy's two southernmost regions with Chef AJ. During this private chef meal, Chef AJ will prepare a four-course feast that showcases the beauty of Sicilian and Calabrian fare in a spectacular way. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying...

Serving the Seattle area

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Traditional Catalan Cuisine

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Traditional Catalan Cuisine

Private Chef Meal

Join Chef AJ on an unforgettably delicious culinary journey to the Spanish region of Catalonia. During this private chef meal, Chef AJ will prepare a four-course feast featuring some of the most traditional and flavorful fare of the region of Catalonia. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include...

Serving the Seattle area

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REVIEWS

Chef AJ's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 5 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef AJ

Joy

03/26/20

Chef AJ was great - he made our whole group comfortable and the food was delicious!!!

03/26/20

Robyn

03/15/20

We had a fabulous time learning to make tamales!

03/15/20

Leanna

02/21/20

We had an amazingly good lesson with Chef AJ. We learned so much about making tamales and ways to adapt the recipe.

02/21/20

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