Philadelphia (Center City East)
4.9
(17 reviews)

Chef Desmond

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Chef Desmond
Verified chef
17 Reviews
Chef Desmond loves using inventive methods to teach others about food and nutrition. He’s even created educational rap lyrics on the subject! He holds a master's degree in nutritional studies from Cambridge, has co-created several textbooks and is currently working his own cookbook. He’s also been featured in print and television, including "Best Leftovers Ever" on Netflix. Chef Desmond is excited to share his creative energy with aspiring chefs of all skill levels.
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Kitchen Aromas From Tuscany

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HIGH DEMAND

Authentic Italian Feast

$115
Cooking Class
$115
Join a hands-on cooking class to create authentic Italian dishes and learn cherished culinary techniques. In this immersive cooking class, Chef Landi invites you to explore the rich flavors of traditional Italian cuisine. With his guidance, you'll enjoy hands-on experience preparing a four-course meal that captures...
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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

$29
Market Tour + Cooking Class
$29
Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of Philadelphia’s oldest public market. This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market. Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with 80+...
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5.0
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Next Date: Fri, Jul 4th at 10:30AM & other times
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Asian and Sushi Feast

$129 each
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Bring the best of contemporary sushi straight to your table in this exciting experience. Discover Asian cuisine with a delightful four-course seafood menu in this private chef meal. Pick up top tips and techniques from an expert chef as they prepare your feast. Start with crispy shrimp tempura or...
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Exceptional French Feast

$99 each
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$99
Let an expert chef create an oustanding array of French dishes in your home kitchen. Fans of fine French dining will adore this private chef meal, an in-home gourmet opportunity led by the exceptional talents of Chef Landi. Give your fellow foodies a treat with this custom-crafted dinner party filled with...
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Elevated Fare From Italy

$119 each
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Bring the authentic flavors of Italy to a luxurious private dinner. You won't have to travel to the Italian countryside or explore the cities to enjoy the elevated flavors created by Chef Jerzy. Amuse your palate with a bacon and chive polenta cake served alongside flank steak with Italian spices, and a creamy burrata...
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5.0
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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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Taste Iconic Philadelphia Eats

$65
Weekend Food Tour
$65
Discover Philadelphia's culinary diversity well beyond the cheesesteak on this weekend food tour. Spend your weekend immersed in Philadelphia’s culinary heartbeat on a food tour that combines historic dishes with lively market energy. Taste the city’s best while exploring its cultural roots. Start with an...
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Taste of Classic Philly

$59
Food Tour
$59
Savor iconic local favorites in the heart of Philadelphia. This fun and engaging food tour showcases the city’s quintessential eats such as the signature cheesesteak, tomato pie, traditional soft pretzels and Amish-inspired baked goods. Across this 2.5-hour tour, your guide will introduce you to low-key gems and...
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Great for Groups of 2-9

Roman-Style Pizza

$115
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Discover the secrets to crafting Roman-style pizza and classic accompaniments with Chef Federico. Get your team together for a hands-on team building activity where you'll roll up your sleeves and craft Roman-style pizza the traditional way! With Chef Federico as your expert guide, you'll be set to success in the...
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Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

$95
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Teams can test their chops creating artful boards in a contest that's a cut above. Bring friendly kitchen competition to your worksite in this team building cooking class led by Chef Landi. With a bit of expert guidance and a hearty helping of culinary brilliance, your group will vie for the title of Best Charcuterie...
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Sweet Italian Escape

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An enchanting evening of Italian desserts awaits your team with guidance of Chef Federico. Take part in a team building activity led by Chef Federico, where you'll craft a menu full of classic Italian desserts. As Chef Federico guides you through the steps of each dish, you'll strengthen relationships among your...
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Classic Irish Feast

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Your team shares a collaborative cooking session centered around traditional dishes from the Emerald Isle. Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this team building cooking class from Chef Desmond. Your crew will love crafting then digging into a classic meal that transforms meat and potatoes into a humble dinner...
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4.9
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Handmade Pierogi

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Discover the secrets of creating a traditional European favorite in this team-centered culinary lesson. A cooking session makes an ideal team building experience, as Chef Desmond demonstrates in this hands-on cooking class. He'll help your group whip up a fantastic three-course meal with international appeal. Tie...
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Handmade Pasta Competition

$149
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Test your crew's collaboration skills with a team building pasta-making cooking class. Preparing pasta becomes a team building challenge in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Desmond. He'll get your group working on a traditional Italian meal with a hearty dash of competition in the mix. Your team breaks into...
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4.9
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Jammin' Jamaican Feast

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Cooking Class
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Learn to cook with the bold flavors and irresistible energy of the Caribbean. Throw on your favorite Reggae tracks and jam out with Chef Desmond as he unveils his Jamaican cuisine expertise. Whether you're new to Jamaican cuisine or not, this interactive cooking class will introduce you to the invigorating flavors and...
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4.9
17 Reviews
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Ode to Italian Cuisine

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Cooking Class
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Enjoy a spread of all-Italian classics, like pesto ravioli, creamy risotto and agrodolce. After this immersive cooking class with Chef Desmond, you'll be prepared to show off your fresh pasta-making skills at any time. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to create perfect, pillowy, stuffed ravioli and more using...
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4.9
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Contemporary Surf and Turf

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Discover just how elegant surf and turf can taste with the help of Chef Desmond. In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to create an imaginative, flavorful take on a classic surf and turf meal. Chef Desmond will guide you through cooking with fresh seafood and produce, lean meat and innovative flavoring...
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4.9
17 Reviews
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Romantic Date Night Dinner

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
This delicious spread is the perfect meal for a night in with your special someone. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or couples' night at your place, this private chef meal with Chef Desmond provides the right romantic touch. Relax as your personal chef first serves field greens topped with pears and...
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4.9
17 Reviews
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The Best of French Cuisine

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Spend an evening sampling flavors from the bistros of France without leaving your dining room. Bring classic French cooking to your home table in this exquisite private chef meal from Chef Desmond. He'll prepare a fabulous four-course meal for you to savor, no passport required. You'll enjoy a traditional-style...
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Chef Desmond
4.9
17 Reviews
Serving the Philadelphia area
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Savory Seasonings and Sumptuous Spices

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Add warmth and winsome flavor to a delicious evening with this seasoned menu. This private chef meal from Chef Desmond sets flavorful seasonings at the center of the table. He'll prepare a satisfying gourmet meal that begins with savory garlic and cheese bruschetta, a chorizo sausage and vegetable soup and an...
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Chef Desmond
4.9
17 Reviews
Serving the Philadelphia area
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Chef Desmond's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 17 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Desmond

Zite E.

Zite

09/25/22
Overall, the food was good and Chef Desmond was very kind. I would’ve given 3.5 stars if I could. The reason for less stars is 1) because we felt very rushed throughout the meal. We barely had time to finish each course before chef desmond was taking our plates and serving new ones. I don’t know if he had somewhere else to be but it felt like he was just itching to get out of our house and so we couldn’t really take our time to enjoy the meal. 2) the main course wasn’t really seasoned. the tuna was bland, the green beans were bland, and some of the potatoes were uncooked, which doesn’t feel right considering how much we paid. I think maybe the rushing may have contributed to that. 3) he wouldn’t leave our house without a tip, and I was planning to give him one anyway through cozymeal, but it just felt odd the way he went about it. Overall, not a bad experience, but I likely wouldn’t do it again. At least not at this price point.
09/25/22
Connor B.

Connor

05/01/22
Chef Desmond was amazing and we had a wonderful evening! Would highly recommend and look forward to the next chance to spend a meal with Chef!
05/01/22
Gaddiel G.

Gaddiel

02/25/22
Chef Desmond was great. He was on time, very entertaining, a great teacher and the food was great. It was such a fun date night with my husband!
02/25/22