Orange County
5.0
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Chef Taylor

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Chef Taylor
Verified chef
11 Reviews
Chef Taylor is a culinary adventurer with a love of modern American cuisine and sustainable agriculture. He's held roles in prestigious kitchens throughout California, where his intrepid nature led him from working in award-winning restaurants to his own culinary enterprise. He is inspired by merging fine dining with awareness of our food's origins. Chef Taylor is eager to share his expertise as a food rebel by teaching aspiring chefs of all skill levels.
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French Desserts From Scratch

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Immerse yourself in the traditional techniques that make French sweets a confectionery celebration. The sweet gourmet goodness of fine French desserts are the specialties you'll create in this thrilling hands-on cooking class. You'll have step-by-step instructions from a skilled local chef as you learn to prepare your...
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Chef Jessica or Resident Chef
4.5
40 Reviews
Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)
Next Date: Wed, Jan 15th at 10:00AM & other times
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Orange County Cooking Class: Classic French Desserts 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic French Desserts 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic French Desserts 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic French Desserts 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic French Desserts 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Classic French Desserts 6 slide
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Classic French Desserts

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the rare skill of perfecting classic French desserts. France is known for its delectable desserts, and this cooking class is here to detail how to make some favorites. This class starts by creating a rich caramel that envelops crisp, layered apples and is then topped with buttery pastry, creating a show-stopping...
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Chef Angel or Resident Chef
4.7
36 Reviews
Newport Beach (Newport Center)
Next Date: Wed, Jan 15th at 10:00AM
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Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration 1 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration 2 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration 3 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration 4 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration 5 slide Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration 6 slide
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Italian Inspiration

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Step into the shoes of an Italian chef, creating rustic crostini and perfect handmade pasta. In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the freshest ingredients. Begin with three varieties of herbed...
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Chef Mert
5.0
145 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th at 6:00PM & other times
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Orange County Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 1 slide Orange County Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 2 slide Orange County Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 3 slide Orange County Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 4 slide Orange County Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 5 slide Orange County Hibachi Catering: The Ultimate Hibachi Experience 6 slide
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The Ultimate Hibachi Experience

$60
Hibachi Catering
$60
Experience the wonders of Japanese hibachi. Enjoy the fun, interactive and mouthwatering experience of genuine hibachi in this private chef meal. Five-star Chef Adam will set up his own very own hibachi grill. Choose from a wide variety of proteins, from strip steak to seafood to vegetarian options. Then, sit...
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Chef Adam or Local Hibachi Chef
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Thu, Jan 16th & other times
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Orange County Private Chef Meal: Elevated Sunday Dinner 1 slide Orange County Private Chef Meal: Elevated Sunday Dinner 2 slide
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Elevated Sunday Dinner

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Comforting, home-style dishes with a professional flair make up this warm and savory menu. In this private chef meal, Chef Kevin brings back Sunday dinner favorites with his own professional twist for a hearty and comforting meal. Begin with portobello mushrooms stuffed with chicken, peppers, and bulgar grains....
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Chef Kevin
4.9
16 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th & other times
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Orange County Private Chef Meal: Elegant Plant-Based Asian Dishes 1 slide Orange County Private Chef Meal: Elegant Plant-Based Asian Dishes 2 slide
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Elegant Plant-Based Asian Dishes

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Watch as Chef Mert expertly prepares an Asian-inspired menu that's both vegan and satisfying. You’ll begin this plant-based private chef meal with a creative amuse-bouche of black vegan caviar bites paired with avocado cream and sweet mango. Then, Chef Mert with prepare soba noodles and edamame with tangy...
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Chef Mert
5.0
145 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th & other times
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Team Building Activity

Handmade Sushi Rolls

$119
Team Building Activity
$119
Work as a team to create a colorful, handmade sushi feast with Chef Krong. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Krong will join your team at your venue to create colorful sushi from scratch. The chef will guide your team while practicing the techniques to fill and shape beautiful, handmade sushi rolls....
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Chef Krong
5.0
57 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th at 6:00PM & other times
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Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi 1 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi 2 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi 3 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi 4 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi 5 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi

$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Get your crew in the kitchen for a collaborative lesson in handcrafted sushi. Your group is in for a treat with this sushi-focused team building cooking class with Chef Jesus. He'll travel to your venue and share his expertise in slicing, dicing and rolling in an experience your team is sure to love. Begin with a...
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Chef Jesus
3.7
9 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th at 6:00PM & other times
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Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls 1 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls 2 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls 3 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls 4 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls 5 slide Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls

$99
Team Building Activity
$99
Explore signature Thai dishes with Chef Krong in this fun team building cooking class. In this team building cooking class, Chef Krong introduces Thai cuisine using traditional techniques and regional ingredients. The chef will travel to your team for a lesson in Thai cooking with a classic soup, bold sauces and...
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Chef Krong
5.0
57 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th at 6:00PM & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 1 slide Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 4 slide
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Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Get ready to learn how to prepare a traditional Italian pappardelle bolognese right at home. During this virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle, you will learn how to make fresh pappardelle pasta (without a pasta machine!) completely from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen. You will also learn how to...
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Chef Angela-Michelle
4.9
437 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Wed, Jan 15th, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards 1 slide Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards 5 slide Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards 6 slide
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Essential Seasonal Butter Boards

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Master the fun internet sensation — the butter board — to impress at your next gathering. In this interactive online cooking class taught live from Madrid, Spain, Chef Carlos will show you how to create tantalizing flavor combinations using seasonal ingredients to prepare three innovative butter boards. Why not...
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Chef Carlos
4.9
303 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Thu, Jan 16th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times
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Online Cooking Class: Spiced Holiday Delights 1 slide Online Cooking Class: Spiced Holiday Delights 2 slide Online Cooking Class: Spiced Holiday Delights 3 slide Online Cooking Class: Spiced Holiday Delights 4 slide Online Cooking Class: Spiced Holiday Delights 5 slide Online Cooking Class: Spiced Holiday Delights 6 slide
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Spiced Holiday Delights

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Create holiday-worthy dishes bursting with autumnal Italian flavors at the comfort of your home. Join Chef Stefano for an online cooking class from Florence, where you’ll learn to make hearty, spiced dishes perfect for cooler nights. Discover how traditional Italian flavors can elevate your fall cooking as Chef...
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Chef Stefano
4.9
288 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Fri, Jan 17th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Taylor THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Orange County Private Chef Meal: Modern Vegetarian Delicacies 1 slide Orange County Private Chef Meal: Modern Vegetarian Delicacies 2 slide
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Modern Vegetarian Delicacies

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Discover the possibilities of contemporary plant-based cooking with Chef Taylor. In this private chef meal, Chef Taylor invites you to explore the range and diversity of vegetarian cooking through a modern approach to classic dishes. Your feast begins with sweet and smoky barbecued carrots, and a savory melon...
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Chef Taylor
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
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Orange County Private Chef Meal: Seasonal Farm-to-Table Fare 1 slide Orange County Private Chef Meal: Seasonal Farm-to-Table Fare 2 slide
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Seasonal Farm-to-Table Fare

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a gourmet seasonal meal created with a focus on rural bounty and field-fresh flavor. This upscale private chef meal with Chef Taylor celebrates farm-to-table dining with seasonal flair. You'll delight in an upscale menu that brings the best of nature to your table. Your feast includes charred Spanish...
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Chef Taylor
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
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Orange County Private Chef Meal: New American Global Gourmet 1 slide Orange County Private Chef Meal: New American Global Gourmet 2 slide
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New American Global Gourmet

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
A creative fusion of domestic and international elements electrifies this modern gourmet meal. The best of American and worldwide tastes blend harmoniously in this private chef meal, courtesy of Chef Taylor. Discover new magic from familiar flavors created with an inventive touch. You'll enjoy roasted winter...
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Chef Taylor
5.0
11 Reviews
Serving the Orange County area
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Chef Taylor's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 11 reviews

Reviews Chef Taylor received outside of Cozymeal

Louis

Louis

12/20/21
Chef Taylor was very quick and responsive to my initial messages. He asked me a variety of questions about the event I was hosting. He told me about himself and his specialties. After some back and forth about what I was looking for, Chef Taylor put together a menu and pricing. The menu sounded great and the pricing was very reasonable. I paid 50% deposit and booked him about 3 weeks ahead of our event. The week prior, we confirmed and set an arrival time. Chef arrived on time and started setting up. He wore a mask the entire evening and was very considerate of social distancing. Chef was very friendly and professional. We were served our first course right on time. Chef described all his dishes and answered any questions we had. His food was nothing short of amazing. Very creative with ingredients and extremely fresh and quality as well. The portions were perfectly sized. And the presentation was artful. Everything tasted great, but the desert was a smash hit. My wife, who is GF and very health conscience never has more than a bit or two of deserts, well she had two full plates of his Matcha Olive Oil cake with Chantilly Lavender whipped cream. Once we had our desert we enjoyed the company of our guests and Chef came back to let us know he was finished and had cleaned up. Our kitchen was actually cleaner than when he arrived. Another bonus. We are very much looking forward to having Chef Taylor for future events. Very highly recommended.
12/20/21
Sonya

Sonya

12/20/21
Chef Taylor provided the ultimate VIP experience to help us celebrate an anniversary. From the start, he was quick, professional, and clear in his communication. We collaborated on the menu and the details of the night, and wow, let me tell you he did not disappoint! We asked for a mostly vegan menu and he cooked some of the best food we’ve ever eaten! Simply outstanding! Do not skip dessert either. You need his olive oil matcha cake in your life.
12/20/21
Constance

Constance

12/20/21
Well, wow, I'm struggling to even find the words to describe how out of this world Taylor's food was. Genuinely, I and my dinner guests unanimously agreed his dishes were some of the most delicious food we've ever tasted!! From the get-go, Taylor was so responsive, personable, and fun to work with. From the basic ideas I had, he brought a stunning menu to life that was creative and also worked with the dietary restrictions in the group. Onsite, he was so organized and prepared and brought a great energy to the room. He had a stellar team that helped serve the dishes. His presentation of the food was phenomenal. I had a friend show up that I wasn't anticipating and Taylor was even prepared for the unexpected + graciously rolled with it. I truly can't say enough good things!! From start to finish, Taylor was more than I could have hoped for. Hire him. You will be glad you did!!
12/20/21