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With more than 10 years of experience in the food industry and a degree from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Drake has helped open multiple restaurants and bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as worked closely with celebrity chefs for appearances on news stations and shows on the Food Network. He also worked as a private chef for high-profile clients, both at home and at large-scale catering events.

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: The Croissant Experience

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Exceptional French Feast

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New Year

Exceptional French Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Let an expert chef create an oustanding array of French dishes in your home kitchen. Fans of fine French dining will adore this private chef meal, an in-home gourmet opportunity led by the exceptional talents of Chef Landi. Give your fellow foodies a treat with this custom-crafted dinner party filled with...

Serving the Philadelphia area

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Elevated Fare From Italy

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Elevated Fare From Italy

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Bring the authentic flavors of Italy to a luxurious private dinner. You won't have to travel to the Italian countryside or explore the cities to enjoy the elevated flavors created by Chef Jerzy. Amuse your palate with a bacon and chive polenta cake served alongside flank steak with Italian spices, and a creamy burrata...

Serving the Philadelphia area

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th & other times

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Asian and Sushi Feast

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Christmas

Asian and Sushi Feast

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Bring the best of contemporary sushi straight to your table in this exciting experience. Discover Asian cuisine with a delightful four-course seafood menu in this private chef meal. Pick up top tips and techniques from an expert chef as they prepare your feast. Start with crispy shrimp tempura or...

Serving the Philadelphia area

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Philadelphia Market Tour + Cooking Class: Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

$29

Market Tour + Cooking Class

$29

Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of Philadelphia’s oldest public market. This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market. Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with 80+...

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

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Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

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From Amish artisans to Irish pubs, see what makes Philadelphia's eclectic food scene so special. In Philadelphia, flavors tell stories — this food tour invites you to taste history and innovation across bustling markets and cozy taverns. Experience the city’s heritage one bite at a time. Begin at Reading Terminal...

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Best Tastes of Chinatown

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Best Tastes of Chinatown

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$89

Discover Philly’s Chinatown through tastings and stories from small, local gems. This food tour offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, celebrating a rich mix of Asian cultures through their most iconic flavors. With a friendly local guide, you’ll sample authentic dishes like...

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Philadelphia Team Building Activity: Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

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Great for Groups of 15-30

Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

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Teams can test their chops creating artful boards in a contest that's a cut above. Bring friendly kitchen competition to your worksite in this team building cooking class led by Chef Landi. With a bit of expert guidance and a hearty helping of culinary brilliance, your group will vie for the title of Best Charcuterie...

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Philadelphia Team Building Activity: Sweet Italian Escape

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Great for Groups of 2-10

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An enchanting evening of Italian desserts awaits your team with guidance of Chef Federico. Take part in a team building activity led by Chef Federico, where you'll craft a menu full of classic Italian desserts. As Chef Federico guides you through the steps of each dish, you'll strengthen relationships among your...

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Online Cooking Class: Indian Curry and Homemade Naan

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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...

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Online Cooking Class: Fried Vegan Avocado Street Tacos

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These rich, flavorful vegan street tacos will leave nothing to be desired. Enjoy a Mexican food staple — street tacos — vegan-style in this interactive online cooking class. You'll make your own plant-based street tacos at home with Chef Stacy guiding you each step of the way, from whipping up fresh mango salsa to...

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Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Live from Rome, Italy!

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Experience handcrafted Italian classics in this online cooking class with Chef Davide. Explore exquisite culinary techniques and tips from Italy in this interactive online cooking class with Chef Davide. Taught live from Tivoli just outside of Rome, Italy, you'll learn to create handmade classics, beginning with...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Gluten Free Southern Comfort

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Gluten Free Southern Comfort

$65

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Join Chef Drake and learn how to prepare a lineup of Southern classics without the gluten. In this hands-on class with Chef Drake, you will learn how to prepare a three-course menu of Southern comfort fare using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and classic Southern recipes surreptitiously made sans gluten. Some of...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Spectacular Sushi

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Spectacular Sushi

$85

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Get ready to learn how to create a spread of spectacular sushi with Chef Drake. In this hands-on class with Chef Drake, you will learn how to prepare three different types of sushi and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and time-honored Japanese culinary techniques and equipment. After learning the ins and...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Classics

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Chinese Takeout Classics

$75

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$75

Learn how to beat the delivery driver to dinner with these better-from-scratch Chinese takeout recipes. In this hands-on class with Chef Drake, you will learn how to prepare some of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home using techniques that are easier than picking up the phone to order takeout. Some of the...

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REVIEWS

Chef Drake's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 4 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Drake

Estrella

02/24/20

Excellent Chef and Instructor, his explanations are easy to follow (including the techniques) The food was delicious and easy to do it at home. Highly recommend Chef Drake

02/24/20

Deandra

02/23/20

Absolutely enjoyed everything about this class. Hosted in Chef Drakes cozy apartment the food was amazing and so fun to make. Can’t wait to try it again in my home.

02/23/20

Ashley

02/15/20

Chef Drake was all around amazing. The food was great and I definitely will be making at least 2 of these recipies again later. The whole experience of learning and participating in the meal prep was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. We will most certainly be back again.

02/15/20

Chef Drake

The Croissant Experience

Roman-Style Pizza

Vegan Mediterranean Favorites

Exceptional French Feast

Elevated Fare From Italy

Asian and Sushi Feast

Exploring Reading Terminal Market

Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

Best Tastes of Chinatown

Roman-Style Pizza

Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

Sweet Italian Escape

Indian Curry and Homemade Naan

Fried Vegan Avocado Street Tacos

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Drake THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Gluten Free Southern Comfort

Spectacular Sushi

Chinese Takeout Classics