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After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Tova began working as a freelance chef and private chef for many A-list celebrities and high-profile clients in NYC. She specializes in plant-based, farm-to-table cuisine and her motto in the kitchen is "start simple, end exceptional." Chef Tova currently owns and operates her own business and has recently been cast for a new cooking competition series on Netflix.

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Chef Tova's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef Tova received outside of Cozymeal

Avery

05/27/21

Chef Tova is great! She has a lot of experience teaching classes and you can definitely tell when you're working with her. She explains techniques and methods thoroughly and is happy to answer any questions along the way. She is also very experienced in the kitchen and her food is interesting and fun. I highly recommend Chef Tova for anyone in the NYC area.

05/27/21

Chef Tova

Classic French Bistro Feast - Date Night

Feast Like A Greek

The Art of French Cooking

Gourmet Hibachi Fare

Modern French Fare

New Year's Eve Small Plate Spread

From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

Traditions of Greenwich Village

Immigrant Influence in NYC

Iron Chef Cooking Competition

Elegant Italian Dishes

Best of the Bayou

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Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

Homemade Edible Holiday Gifts