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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: New American Brunch

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Charlotte Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Culinary Showcase

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Hibachi Culinary Showcase

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Hibachi Catering

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Delight in the traditions of Japanese hibachi cooking. Embark on a mouthwatering private chef meal featuring the tantalizing flavors of hibachi cuisine. Led by an esteemed Chef QQ, immerse yourself in a culinary journey filled with masterful meals. With the hibachi grill as the centerpiece, choose from a wide...

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Charlotte Private Chef Meal: Upscale Southern Comforts

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Upscale Southern Comforts

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Delight in a refined modern menu featuring classic Southern flavors. In this private dining experience, Chef Autumn modernizes Southern comfort traditions with boundless creativity and expertise. Handling everything from meal prep to the after dinner clean up, the chef invites you to relax and enjoy this unforgettable...

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Charlotte Private Chef Meal: French Coastal Cuisine

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French Coastal Cuisine

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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: From Flour to Fettuccine Together

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From Flour to Fettuccine Together

$125

Team Building Activity

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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...

Next Date: Fri, Jul 31st at 6:00PM & other times

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

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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...

Next Date: Tue, Aug 11th at 12:00PM & other times

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

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Fold, pleat and battle your way through Charlotte's ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Charlotte! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge. Fold, pinch, pleat and...

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Online Cooking Class: Traditional Korean Street Food

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Traditional Korean Street Food

$29/Person

Online Cooking Class

$29/Person

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Seoul, South Korea with Chef Angela-Michelle. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle, you will learn how to prepare popular and authentic South Korean fare commonly found at the many street food carts in Seoul. From Korean beef egg...

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Online Cooking Class: Asian Fusion Favorites

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$39/Person

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$39/Person

Enjoy a fusion of Asian flavors that complement each other beautifully to the last bite. Chef Stacy shows you how to bring together a selection of Asian favorites in this online cooking class. Begin by making a homemade ramen noodle soup peppered with fresh vegetables and shiitake mushrooms. You'll also prepare a...

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Sweets From Korea

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$49/Person

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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$85

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

Cooking Class

$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

New American Brunch

Classic Parisian Bistro

Fresh Pappardelle and Bolognese Sauce

Hibachi Culinary Showcase

Upscale Southern Comforts

French Coastal Cuisine

From Flour to Fettuccine Together

The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Charlotte

Traditional Korean Street Food

Asian Fusion Favorites

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