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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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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

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

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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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Online Cooking Class: A Vegan African Feast

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Italian Dinner Party

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Italian Dinner Party

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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

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$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

Chocolate Truffles From Scratch

Spanish Paella From Scratch

Hibachi Culinary Showcase

A Taste of Spain

French Coastal Cuisine

The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

From Flour to Fettuccine Together

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Charlotte

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Sweets From Korea

A Vegan African Feast

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jalen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Italian Dinner Party

Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

Classic Mediterranean Menu