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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: Flavors of the Southwest

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Linda

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: 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....

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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...

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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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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: Decadent Thanksgiving Feast

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Decadent Thanksgiving Feast

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

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

$99

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

$99

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 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: 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...

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REVIEWS

Chef Linda's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 69 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Linda

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

Julie

02/18/25

Very informative about food. Excellent instructor. Taught us things we did not expect to learn.

02/18/25

Michelle

01/07/25

What a fun and delicious evening! Chef Linda shared her impressive culinary background as my husband and I learned some new kitchen skills, cooked a wonderful meal and enjoyed a delightful evening. Looking forward to future classes!

01/07/25

Barbara Penzner

01/05/25

We had so much fun, learned a lot about prepping and cooking and about the origins of the food, and best of all, enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had (and certainly the best we've had a hand in preparing). Best of all, a week later we tried to do it in our own, and using four of the recipes, made a delicious meal all by ourselves.

01/05/25

Brian

12/30/24

Chef Linda, the experience, and the meal were all outstanding. Linda shared with us a wealth of experience with food and culture, adding shopping tips, lots of cooking technique instruction, chemistry, and how to make things taste good - really good. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed a truly delicious meal, that we helped create. 5 stars plus.

12/30/24

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

Abigail

05/31/23

Chef Linda was amazing! She is very sweet and knowledgeable. Definitely learned from our class.

05/31/23

Pam

04/11/23

We chose the New Orleans meal and it did not disappoint our tastebuds. Chef Linda had a fabulous knowledge of the NOLA area including the history of the people and the food. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and we worked side by side in her kitchen (all ingredients, Utensils and cookware provided) and learned new tips and techniques while making a wonderfully aromatic and delicious four course meal. We ate as we cooked and had enough for leftovers!! Linda was warm and friendly and funny. I'd highly recommend this experience. When I'm back in Tucson next year, I'll definitely book another cooking lesson!

04/11/23

Janet

04/05/23

We had a wonderful evening with Chef Linda! We learned a lot, gained some very practical and useful skills and the food was outstanding! Five stars all around!

04/05/23

Barbara Rosa

04/05/23

A fun experience learning about the food used in the class as well as cooking, knife and seasoning techniques. Highly recommend it.

04/05/23

Kathleen

03/28/23

Hello Chef Linda and our cooking and eating experience was amazing!!!! Chef Linda, is so knowledgeable and provided wonderful information to help us understand the what and reason why cooking certain foods!!! Also great stories and humor throughout the evening!!! Our meal was beyond delicious!!! We will be back with Chef Linda and bringing friends to join in a fun evening experience!!!

03/28/23

Paul

03/27/23

Ten stars! Not only was the food delicious, but Linda was a great host and very knowledgeable about food and regaled us with tons of information and was great company as we ate. We also had to make last minute changes to our schedule and she was super gracious and flexible to make it work out for us.

03/27/23

Bill

03/16/23

This was more than just cooking food. Linda spent considerable time sharing her vast knowledge and use of the different ingredients that went into our meal. She also gave us tips and showed us ways that will make us better cooks no matter what we might be cooking. A superb evening! Thanks Linda.

03/16/23

Chef Linda

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Linda

Flavors of the Southwest

Traditional French Bistro Favorites

Feast of Classic Asian Dishes

Spanish Specialties

Sumptuous Sonoran Dining

Vietnamese Cuisine: Traditional & Tasty

Lean to Make Chinatown Cuisine

Thai One On & Taste Traditional Thai

Hobbiton Afternoon Tea

Hogwarts-Inspired Holiday Feast

Italian-Inspired Favorites

Barbie-Inspired Pink Menu

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Linda

Classic Dinner in Mexico

Fine Italian Cuisine

A Serving of Romance

Seafood Extravagance

Surf and Turf Extravaganza

Rome at Home

Steaks at Home

Savor the Flavors of Spain

French Fresh Fare

Decadent Thanksgiving Feast

Festive Holiday Fête

Elevated New Year’s Eve Spread

A Brilliant Brunch

New American Pub Grub