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Chef Linda brings a long and varied list of experiences to the table, from teaching to penning a book on food history. She has extensive experience in cooking instruction with adults and children, and enjoys showing others how to recreate traditional dishes for those with food allergies or special diets. Chef Linda brings great flavors, accessible techniques and interesting stories together for delightful culinary experiences.

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Tucson Cooking Class: Spanish Specialties

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: A Serving of Romance

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A Serving of Romance

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Savor a gourmet meal made with thoughtful touches in every dish. Your dining room becomes the site of a sumptuous and elegant meal with this private chef meal from Chef Linda in your plans. She'll treat you and your guests to an exceptional spread filled with romantic touches perfect for epicurean enjoyment....

Serving the Tucson area

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Seafood Extravagance

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Seafood Extravagance

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Enjoy an elevated seafood feast prepared by a world-class chef. Celebrate your next special occasion or group event with a private chef meal. Led by Chef Linda, you’ll begin with a soup, salad, crab cakes or classic French mussels. Next, you’ll choose from a variety of fresh seafood including a lemon dill...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Surf and Turf Extravaganza

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Surf and Turf Extravaganza

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Enjoy food from land and sea prepared by a world-class chef. Eat like a king in this surf and turf-themed private chef meal. Led by endlessly talented Chef Linda, you and your group will enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by land and sea proteins. You’ll begin your feast with your choice of soup, salad or goat...

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Rome at Home

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Enjoy the flavors and ingredients of Rome with loved ones. Dine like royalty with this exclusive private chef meal. Hosted by the remarkable Chef Linda, you and your group will enjoy an authentic Italian-style menu custom fit to your preferences. To begin, you’ll select soup, salad, fritto misto or Italian...

Serving the Tucson area

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Steaks at Home

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Steaks at Home

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Enjoy the rich, elevated flavors of a classic steakhouse at home. Treat your friends and family to a once-in-a-lifetime meal with this private chef meal. Crafted by the amazing Chef Linda, this custom multi-course feast is sure to rival any 5-star restaurant. You’ll start with your choice of soup, salad,...

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Next Date: Mon, Jul 7th & other times

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Savor the Flavors of Spain

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Savor the Flavors of Spain

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Embrace the flavors and ingredients of Spain with this multi-course meal. Travel to Spain without leaving your home with this private chef meal. Crafted by Chef Linda, you and your crew will get to experience the magic of private dining with a 5-star feast. You’ll start your evening with a selection of...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: French Fresh Fare

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French Fresh Fare

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Eat like royalty with a fresh French feast. Enjoy a custom, multi-course Parian meal with this private dining experience. Led by culinary master Chef Linda, you and your guests will take a journey to France through food. You’ll start with your choice of soup, salad, goat cheese Napoleons or classic French mussels....

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Classic Dinner in Mexico

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Classic Dinner in Mexico

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Enjoy the flavors of Mexico with traditional Mexican recipes infused with contemporary twists. You'll begin this private chef meal with Chef Linda by feasting on guacamole and street corn dip before savoring the main course: Grilled steak with chimichurri sided by tomatillo rice, Mayocoba beans, tortillas and a...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Fine Italian Cuisine

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Fine Italian Cuisine

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Chef Linda treats you to a gourmet four-course Italian meal perfect for any occasion. During this private chef meal, you'll enjoy a menu of traditional and modern Italian specialties beginning with an appetizer of salty prosciutto paired with ricotta and honey. Next, indulge in a delightful grilled salad and a...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: New American Pub Grub

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New American Pub Grub

$79 each

Private Chef Meal

$79

Savor Chef Linda's elevated pub fare with modern and creative twists. Enjoy this private chef meal where Chef Linda will share sophisticated twists on elevated pub fare. Begin with crispy asparagus fries dipped in a tangy lemon aioli. Then, savor juicy grass-fed beef burgers topped with bourbon bacon, whiskey...

Serving the Tucson area

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: A Brilliant Brunch

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A Brilliant Brunch

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Savor a gourmet, show-stopping brunch spread curated by Chef Linda. During this private chef meal, you'll enjoy a brilliant brunch menu hand-prepared by Chef Linda. Begin with a seasonal fruit salad before selecting from roasted green chilis, sautéed mushrooms or asparagus and leek for your omelette, which...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Decadent Thanksgiving Feast

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Decadent Thanksgiving Feast

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Give thanks and enjoy a luxurious spread of rich flavors with friends and family. Gather around a homestyle Thanksgiving spread prepared by Chef Linda that includes options like maple bacon baked brie or an upscale charcuterie and cheese board. The centerpiece of the meal is a perfectly roasted turkey with cranberry...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Festive Holiday Fête

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Festive Holiday Fête

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Deck the halls with rich, bold flavors with this meal shared by friends and family. Revel in a holiday meal surrounded by friends and family, as you enjoy classic recipes prepared by Chef Linda. Start with your choice of appetizer, like a comforting potato leek soup or brie baked with citrus. Choose roasted beef...

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Tucson Private Chef Meal: Elevated New Year’s Eve Spread

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Elevated New Year’s Eve Spread

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Ring in the New Year by enjoying luxurious flavors as the ball drops. Usher in the New Year with this decadent meal prepared by Chef Linda. To start, choose an appetizer, such as oysters Rockefeller or a Waldorf salad. Then, enjoy an entrèe like mushroom Wellington or herb-crusted lamb drizzled with red wine sauce...

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Tucson Cooking Class: An Herb-Infused Feast

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An Herb-Infused Feast

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Chef Linda teaches you to use fresh herbs in dynamic ways for innovative flavor profiles! In this hands-on cooking class, you'll delight in the flavors of the garden and create an earthy menu featuring herb-infused dishes using a range of seasonal ingredients and flavor combinations. Join Chef Linda as you learn...

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Christmas Dinner on the Border

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Celebrate the holidays with a traditional Mexican menu filled with festive flavors and authentic heritage. Sample the savory traditions of Sonoran cuisine as a holiday dinner in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Linda shares curated recipes for a zesty Mexican meal to make your yuletide bright. First, create queso...

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Authentic American-Chinese Cuisine

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Learn six Chinatown-inspired recipes so you can recreate your personal favorite Chinese-American fare. American-Chinese food is firmly rooted in the immigrant neighborhoods of San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and other major cities. In this cooking class, Chef Linda will introduce you to many of the "classic"...

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New Orleans Classics

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Discover new recipes while exploring the history of Cajun and Creole influence in each dish. Take a trip to the French Quarter with this hands-on cooking class centered around a New Orleans feast. You'll learn about the evolution of cuisine in this region and the differences between Cajun and Creole fare. Chef...

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For the Hanukkah Table

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Prepare a selection of traditional specialties to warm up your winter holiday feast. The authentic Hanukkah dishes in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Linda will add light and joy to your gathering. Create a spread celebrating the wonders of the season, filled with familiar flavors made with care. Learn...

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Linda THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Tucson Private Chef Meal: Asian Feast at Home

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Asian Feast at Home

$129

Private Chef Meal

$129

Eat in style with a once-in-a-lifetime meal. If you’re tired of going out to restaurants, try something new with this private chef meal. Crafted by the amazing Chef Linda, you and your group will enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by the culture and cuisine of Asia. To begin, you’ll select from an assortment...

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REVIEWS

Chef Linda's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 70 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Linda

Mary Ann

06/23/25

My husband and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Linda. She was pleasant, let us do all the prep work (with some demonstrations), mixing and cooking. Love that she was patient and offered helpful tips "tricks of the trade" so to speak, and provided all the recipes to follow. We really enjoyed the spring rolls with peanut sauce and feel much more confident remaking some of the dishes at home. The Vietnamese meatballs were absolutely delicious!!! Chef Linda accommodated my request to eliminate cilantro from my servings but allow my husband to have as much cilantro as he'd like. We never felt rushed and enjoyed her sharing her knowledge of cuisines and where dishes, ingredients came from. She also did all the clean-up which was such a nice treat! We are looking forward to having another cooking class with her in the near future. Wish we had taken some photos because the food turned out delicious and Chef Linda set up the dining room table so beautifully.

06/23/25

Matthew

04/27/25

Had a wonderful time, the food was delicious, and learned a ton about the Spanish cuisine

04/27/25

Kerri

03/23/25

We had so much fun and the food was delicious!

03/23/25

Liliana

08/01/23

We loved learning how to make an entire French bistro meal with Chef Linda. We also loved her stories and appreciated her patience with our varied skill level. Highly recommend!

08/01/23

Watts

07/01/23

Very knowledgeable friendly plenty of juicy extra tips!

07/01/23

jessica

06/30/23

I recently had the pleasure of attending Chef Linda's Mexican food cooking class, and it was an absolute delight! Chef Linda's extensive knowledge and clever kitchen hacks truly impressed me. The Queso Fundido with Poblano Vinaigrette was a culinary masterpiece; the flavors were incredibly delicious and blended perfectly. Equally impressive was the Corn and Poblano Lasagna, which left me craving for more. Apart from the scrumptious dishes, what made the experience even more enjoyable was the comfortable and welcoming setting of Chef Linda's home kitchen. The cozy ambiance made it feel like I was cooking among friends. And speaking of friends, I must mention the adorable feline companions who added an extra touch of warmth to the atmosphere. Meeting Chef Linda's cats was a delightful bonus to an already fantastic experience. Overall, I can't praise Chef Linda enough for her culinary expertise, her creative kitchen hacks, and her ability to create a cozy and inviting cooking environment. Attending her Mexican food cooking class was a truly memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their culinary skills while savoring incredible flavors.

06/30/23

Chef Linda

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Linda

Spanish Specialties

Sumptuous Sonoran Dining

Flavors of the Southwest

Traditional French Bistro Favorites

Feast of Classic Asian Dishes

Thai One On & Taste Traditional Thai

Learn to Make Chinatown Cuisine

Vietnamese Cuisine: Traditional & Tasty

Italian-Inspired Favorites

Hobbiton Afternoon Tea

Hogwarts-Inspired Holiday Feast

Barbie-Inspired Pink Menu

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Linda

A Serving of Romance

Seafood Extravagance

Surf and Turf Extravaganza

Rome at Home

Steaks at Home

Savor the Flavors of Spain

French Fresh Fare

Classic Dinner in Mexico

Fine Italian Cuisine

New American Pub Grub

A Brilliant Brunch

Decadent Thanksgiving Feast

Festive Holiday Fête

Elevated New Year’s Eve Spread

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Linda THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

An Herb-Infused Feast

Christmas Dinner on the Border

Authentic American-Chinese Cuisine

New Orleans Classics

For the Hanukkah Table

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Linda THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Asian Feast at Home