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Chef Lori has an impressive background in the culinary arts. With many years of experience, this talented chef has worked as a personal chef, including owning a chef and catering business where she prepares healthy meals, caters private parties, hosts in-home cooking lessons, and so much more. Chef Lori, who has won several cooking competitions and lent her expertise as a judge, looks forward to sharing her passion for cooking with you!

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Explore the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine completely free of gluten and dairy. Explore an array of Moroccan recipes in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lori that focuses on an authentic flavor fusion between sweet earthy spices and velvety textures. First, you'll build a fresh salad featuring feta, baby...

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Make your next brunch memorable with gluten-free breakfast bites curated by Chef Lori. Join Chef Lori and learn how to expertly prepare a leisurely brunch featuring three courses of sweet and savory favorites using high-quality ingredients throughout. In this gluten-free cooking class, you'll begin by handcrafting...

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Chef Lori's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 15 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Lori

Carlos

03/01/21

Chef Lori, was so great, and she made learning to cook so much fun. The food was excellent too!!!! Will be for sure doing this again.

03/01/21

Joan

11/13/20

We had a small group and Lori kept us all engaged. There were plenty of tasks for each of us, but not overwhelming. We learned new skills along the way!

11/13/20

Maureen

11/06/20

We had a wonderful meal. Lori provided great tips and was efficient and organized. I would highly recommend the menu and Lori.

11/06/20

Becky

11/05/20

Chef Lori is the quintessential profesional. She was prepared, friendly, knowledgeable and informative. Oh, and the food was amazing!

11/05/20

Paul

01/20/20

Chef Lori was a pleasure to meet. The only thing better than the conversation was the food! The Thai lettuce wraps were delicious and I could eat a bunch of them. If you are paying attention to your health but don't want to sacrifice on flavor then please take a class with Chef Lori. I would definitely bring my friends with to see what else she comes up with for a menu!

01/20/20

Reviews Chef Lori received outside of Cozymeal

Dana A.

02/12/20

I have happily used Lori Terry for the last 10+ years for dinner parties, home food delivery and in home chef services. Her food is amazing. Never had a plate that wasn’t delicious. She is always professional and easy to work with. She’s clean and organized in the kitchen and adds amazing extra touches to any dinner party. Lori comes up with great menu ideas and is great at accommodating any dietary restrictions/needs. Couldn’t be more pleased with her food and services!!!

02/12/20

Kerra S.

02/12/20

Chef Lori is wonderful! She is so easy to work with from start to finish. While she offers incredible menu suggestions, she also is completely flexible in customizing or creating a menu based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. We have been lucky enough to have Chef Lori come to our place a few times. She has cooked for us without us doing a thing and she has also engaged us in the cooking process to make it more of a hands on cooking class. She brings everything she needs and only buys the highest quality ingredients. Her food is delicious and we always have leftovers that we are able to enjoy for several days. She also makes delicious giardinera that is a must try! You will love Chef Lori and her incredible culinary creations!

02/12/20

Mary

02/12/20

Lori came to my rescue for a last minute holiday party- made an array of fabulous heavy appetizers, hot and cold- not only delivered them but took the time to plate them for me as well while giving instructions for serving. Just a few of the fabulous bites we enjoyed: Goat Cheese stuffed dates, Mahi Mahi taco cups and the Smoked mac n cheese bites. The food was delicious and her service was spectacular!

02/12/20

Ken F.

02/12/20

Lori is outstanding! She is delightful to work with... her knowledge, and her talent, and her willingness to accommodate any/all dietary needs… is remarkable!

02/12/20

Janie K.

02/12/20

Our busy family loves the home cooked delicious meals made each week by Lori. We are always running between after school activities and it is nice to put a healthy meal on the table for all to enjoy. The cooking parties have become a favorite evening amoungst the moms to learn a few new meals and techniques. We have used Lori for years and she continues to bring new bright ideas to the table and is always willing to try recipes that I find but don’t have time to prepare.

02/12/20

Marc M.

02/12/20

Lori and her team were outstanding!! From the time they arrived to the time the event ended, they were as professional as any catering company I have experienced. The food was excellent and the meticulous clean up job made it look like they were never in your home. I highly recommend Lori to cater an event in your home.

02/12/20

Amanda T.

02/12/20

In our line of business entertaining clients we have used many many caterers. Chef Lori stands out as one of the best. Her smooth process of providing food options and then tweaking to your preference, attention to detail, service, plate presentation, and cleanliness makes it extra special for us and for our clients.

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Chef Lori

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 Lori THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Master Thai Basics

Northern California Feast

Vibrant Mediterranean Cuisine

Vibrant Moroccan Feast

Brunch Bites

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Lori THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Asian-Latin Fusion