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Chef Jalen’s culinary career has taken him from being line cook, sous chef or kitchen manager at various restaurants to a lead position at a highly regarded Chinese bistro. He’s also a culinary entrepreneur, running a private chef and catering company. Chef Jalen’s experience working on the East Coast eventually led him to Charlotte, where he now happily shares his passion for international cuisine with students and aspiring chefs of all skill levels.

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Classic Parisian Bistro

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Charlotte Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Culinary Showcase

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Celebrate fresh seafood and seasonal citrus with elegant French coastal flavors. Bring the elegance of a seaside villa to your dining room with this private chef meal celebrating clarity and freshness. This menu focuses on the delicate textures of premium seafood and the bright acidity of seasonal citrus,...

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Celebrate the rich culture and cuisine of Tuscany with family and friends. Bring the flavors of the Italian countryside to your dining room table with this unique private chef meal. A gourmet chef arrives ready to dazzle you and your guests by planning, preparing and cleaning up an authentic menu. Your meal...

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

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Compete, create and feast in Charlotte’s ultimate taco-making team challenge. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled taco-making team showdown in Charlotte! This high-energy team-building competition brings out everyone’s creative side as you mix, season and build the most impressive tacos of the day. A...

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: From Flour to Fettuccine Together

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A hands-on pasta-making challenge that brings teams together over fresh fettuccine and Alfredo sauce. In this team building cooking class, your group will dive into the delightful world of handmade pasta while connecting over a fun, hands-on culinary challenge. Guided by Chef Shaun every step of the way, your team...

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Charlotte

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Online Pasta Making Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

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Virtually join Chef Davide in Tivoli, Italy for a truly authentic and unique epicurean experience. During this live interactive online cooking class, Chef Davide will join you virtually from just outside of Rome, Italy to teach you how to master two of the most iconic Italian recipes, including silky ribbons of...

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Online Cooking Class: A Vegan African Feast

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Discover vegan African cuisine with Chef Angela-Michelle through authentic spices and traditional techniques. Chef Angela-Michelle takes you on an African journey in this live and interactive online cooking class. You’ll learn how to use traditional herbs and spices to bring out the flavor and fragrance of East...

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Add a new set of dessert recipes to your baking resume. Surprise guests at your next gathering by joining this fun and interactive online cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll practice a variety of techniques while learning how to create authentic Korean desserts. Begin your culinary session...

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jalen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Charlotte Cooking Class: Italian Dinner Party

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Italian Dinner Party

$85

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Prepare a four-course Italian meal full of fresh ingredients and bold, authentic flavors. Join Chef Jalen in this hands-on cooking class as he teaches you how to make a simple, yet delicious menu of Italian dishes. As you cook this four-course meal, Chef Jalen will also provide professional tips for plating...

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

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Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Learn to prepare sushi and other East Asian-inspired dishes with the help of Chef Jalen. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jalen, you'll prepare a menu of sushi and other Asian-inspired dishes, along with a slew of culinary tips. This instructional class is great for sushi-making beginners, as well as more...

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Classic Mediterranean Menu

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Classic Mediterranean Menu

$95

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$95

Learn to make classic Mediterranean dishes, like crunchy falafel and savory kabob. Join Chef Jalen in this hands-on cooking class as he teaches you how to prepare a five-course Mediterranean dinner. Along with learning how to cook the dishes, you'll also learn tips for plating, seasoning and staying confident in the...

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REVIEWS

Chef Jalen's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 10 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Jalen

Jerome

04/16/22

Chef Jalen was really Awesome, I learned a lot of new techniques in the kitchen, really loved learning how to make pasta. The conversations were great and I would to have this experience again. Thank You Chef Jalen for a great experience.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

04/16/22

Tanya

04/02/22

My friends and I had such a good time. The food was great, and we all picked up helpful tips for our cooking! Thank you so much!

04/02/22

Sharon

04/01/22

All I can say is WOW!! Chef Jalen was amazing! The food was so good (better than any restaurant I ever have eaten at). He was very knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and kind. We definitely will be doing this again. Thank you so much! Sharon Dillard

04/01/22

Chef Jalen

Classic Parisian Bistro

Homemade Pesto Cavatelli

Handmade Sushi Rolls at a Trendy Local Brewery

Hibachi Culinary Showcase

French Coastal Cuisine

Tuscan Country Flavors

The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

From Flour to Fettuccine Together

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Charlotte

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

A Vegan African Feast

Sweets From Korea

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jalen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Italian Dinner Party

Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

Classic Mediterranean Menu