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Internationally known medicinal chef and wellness maven Chef Tina M. is an expert on blending healthy cooking with fitness and wellness. Her pioneering work using food as medicine has resulted in a lifestyle cookbook, and many of her articles have appeared in national resources. A passionate farm-to-table gardener, Chef Tina M. applies her knowledge of medicinal eating to cooking classes that make a delicious difference.

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San Diego Cooking Class: Bake Classic Global Breads

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Tropical Caribbean BBQ

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Tropical Caribbean BBQ

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet menu filled with fresh and vibrant tropical flavors. During this private chef meal, Chef Jordan will prepare for you a tropical three-course menu featuring Caribbean-inspired recipes and a blend of both familiar and exotic ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward...

Next Date: Fri, Sep 11th & other times

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San Diego Hibachi Catering: Home Hibachi Feast

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Home Hibachi Feast

$60 each

Hibachi Catering

$60

Savor an exciting dining moment with this traditional Japanese menu. The fun of interactive hibachi cookery comes to you in this exhilarating private chef meal from Chef Adam. Enjoy a blend of proteins, fried rice and fresh vegetables prepared to your liking, plus a refreshing side salad and even sake for adult...

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Chef Adam or Local Hibachi Chef

5.0

7 Reviews

Downtown San Diego

Next Date: Sun, Sep 13th & other times

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Vegan Sushi Spectacular

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Vegan Sushi Spectacular

$79 each

Private Chef Meal

$79

Plant-based sushi selections make this in-home dinner a remarkable meal. Chef Paulo customizes a sushi feast for vegan diners in this exciting private chef meal. Discover how removing fish from the equation allows room for creativity and expands the flavor factor. Your dinner begins with a crisp cucumber...

Next Date: Mon, Sep 14th & other times

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San Diego Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: Sites and Bites in San Diego

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Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

Sites and Bites in San Diego

$125

Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

$125

Savor the flavors of the coast with vibrant Latin influence and ultra-fresh ingredients. Bold flavors and refreshing sips combine on this San Diego food tour with a drink upgrade, where each bite is paired with drinks inspired by the region’s vibrant culture. Celebrate Southern California’s unique blend of...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

6 Reviews

San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)

Next Date: Sat, Sep 12th at 11:00AM & other times

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San Diego Food Tour: Tasting Little Italy

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HIGH DEMAND

Tasting Little Italy

$95

Food Tour

$95

This historic enclave holds big excitement for food-forward visitors to dig into. Old World character is your North star in a food tour in San Diego's delightful Little Italy. Let Guide Magda and her stellar crew escort you to the most special spots in this lively Southern California enclave. Carve out some time...

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Guide Magda or Local Guide

5.0

1 Review

San Diego (Little Italy)

Next Date: Sat, Sep 12th at 3:00PM & other times

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San Diego Food Tour: Iconic Eats in San Diego

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Iconic Eats in San Diego

$89

Food Tour

$89

On this Sunday food tour, mouthwatering California favorites await you in this charming coastal town. Make your weekend memorable with a Sunday food tour through San Diego’s rich culinary landscape, where cultural traditions meet coastal innovation. Taste beloved local dishes while exploring vibrant...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

6 Reviews

San Diego (Gaslamp Quarter)

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San Diego Team Cooking Class: The Essence of French Cooking

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Great for Groups of 4-18

The Essence of French Cooking

$159

Team Building Activity

$159

Working as a team is the best way to emphasize the essence of French cooking. In this hands-on team building activity, Chef Jordan W. demonstrates the techniques needed to draw out the essence of French cuisine with your colleagues. Rekindle team spirit as well as deepen your connection with food. You and your team...

Next Date: Fri, Sep 11th at 3:00PM & other times

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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Handmade Sushi Rolls

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Great for Groups of 5-100

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....

Next Date: Sat, Sep 12th at 6:00PM & other times

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San Diego Team Cooking Class: Spanish Paella Showcase

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Great for Groups of 10-25

Spanish Paella Showcase

$139

Team Building Activity

$139

Bring your team together to cook, connect and celebrate savoring Spain’s most iconic dish. Treat your team to an unforgettable culinary experience with Chef Fabio in this immersive team building activity. The session blends teamwork, flavor and fun as your group explores the vibrant culture and traditions behind...

Next Date: Sun, Sep 13th at 6:00PM & other times

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Online Pizza Making Class: Neapolitan-Style Pizza

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Fully Interactive

Neapolitan-Style Pizza

$39/Person

Online Pizza Making Class

$39/Person

Learn how to make pizza from scratch topped with your favorite ingredients. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Logan, you will learn how to make from-scratch customized pizza at home. From preparing the dough to building flavor and texture in the crust and more, Chef Logan will teach you...

Next Date: Sat, Sep 12th, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

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Cooking Class + Mixology

Fully Interactive

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Learn how to prepare fish tacos and margaritas that will transport you to the islands. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Natasha, you will learn how to prepare fish tacos that fuse Latin and Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques. Chef Natasha will begin by teaching you how to make...

Next Date: Sat, Sep 12th, 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET & other times

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Online Pasta Making Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

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Live from Rome, Italy!

Fully Interactive

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

$45/Person

Online Pasta Making Class

$45/Person

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...

Next Date: Sun, Sep 13th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Tina M. THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

San Diego Cooking Class: Artisanal Neapolitan Pizza

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Artisanal Neapolitan Pizza

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Learn how to craft authentic Neapolitan pizza in this interactive class with Chef Tina. You'll feel like you're enjoying a slice of Naples after trying the pizza Chef Tina will help you craft. Learn the proper technique to make authentic Neapolitan pizza and craft delectable sides to enjoy with it. First, make mini...

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Mexican Favorites With Vegan Flare

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Take a trip across the border with popular favorites with a vegan twist. Craft some of your favorite Mexican dishes using only vegan ingredients in this engaging cooking class. Chef Tina will teach you the tricks and techniques to create flavorful plant-based bites. To start, you'll make spicy vegan queso made from...

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Cooking Italian for Kids

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Junior cooks join Chef Tina for a fun menu focused on kitchen fundamentals. In this hands-on cooking class for kids, Chef Tina guides you while preparing a creative menu of familiar flavors with a gourmet twist. Learn basic cooking skills such as working with phyllo dough, broiling and making an easy ice cream...

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Gluten-Free Pizza Techniques

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Craft gluten-free pizza crust that's even better than the original. Elevate your pizza night with the gluten-free crust you'll learn in this engaging cooking class taught by Chef Tina. You'll learn how to make a perfectly golden, crispy crust and more Italian-inspired dishes. To start, you'll make lettuce cups for...

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Fresh Fare From the Garden

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Incorporate more healthy greens into your dishes with ingredients straight from nature. Make greens the star of the show with the recipes in this engaging cooking class. Chef Tina will teach you how to take fresh garden ingredients and craft craveable dishes. Start with a soup made with homemade vegetable stock and...

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Modern Mediterranean Feast

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Feel the coastal breeze as you craft modern takes on Mediterranean favorites. You don't need to trip to Italy or Greece to experience the flavors of this engaging cooking class. Chef Tina will teach you all the secrets to aromatic Mediterranean cooking. Begin the lesson with homemade hummus, pita chips and tangy...

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Elevated European Cuisine

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Elevated European Cuisine

$109

Private Chef Meal

$109

Let the flavors of Europe transport you in this private dining experience with Chef Tina. Enjoy international influence and food that looks like art in this private chef meal with Chef Tina. Begin with shrimp and edible flower rolls for a colorful but light appetizer full of fresh herbs. Next, a tender red wine...

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Culinary Journey to Japan

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

Transport yourself to Kyoto in this Japanese-inspired meal brimming with light, satisfying flavors. Enjoy the fresh flavors and delicate cooking techniques of Japan in this private experience with Chef Tina. Warm your palate with miso soup and fried tofu pouches. Then, dig into a sushi salmon salad made with spicy...

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Spanish Feast

$119

Private Chef Meal

$119

Enjoy the flavors of Southern Spain with seasonal vegetables and decadent paella. Classic Spanish paella takes center stage in this delightful private chef meal with Chef Tina. Start with white bean dip, homemade flatbread crackers and seasonal vegetables. Then, sink your fork into golden Spanish paella...

REVIEWS

Chef Tina M.'s Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 14 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Tina M.

Rachel

12/23/22

Tina was very gracious and she made the night special. The food and service was wonderful!

12/23/22

Stephanie

11/16/22

Chef Tina was a delight to have! She was very accommodating to our party’s needs and so much fun to talk to. She has so many inspiring stories to tell it was so fun getting to know her. The food was phenomenal, every single bit!! 100% recommend.

11/16/22

Joe

11/12/22

Chef Tina (who is also an ND and PHD!) is an absolute gem. Her energy is warm, bubbly and soothing, making our hands-on cooking class so enjoyable. Tina put thought into the ingredients she selected, being mindful of our dietary needs and considering the produce that is in season. My husband and I learned so much and the food was delicious and abundant. Thank you for such a special evening, Tina! We’d be delighted to work with you again!

11/12/22

Chef Tina M.

Bake Classic Global Breads

Classic Pasta for Kids

Italian Specialties

Tropical Caribbean BBQ

Home Hibachi Feast

Vegan Sushi Spectacular

Sites and Bites in San Diego

Tasting Little Italy

Iconic Eats in San Diego

The Essence of French Cooking

Handmade Sushi Rolls

Spanish Paella Showcase

Neapolitan-Style Pizza

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Tina M. THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Artisanal Neapolitan Pizza

Mexican Favorites With Vegan Flare

Cooking Italian for Kids

Gluten-Free Pizza Techniques

Fresh Fare From the Garden

Modern Mediterranean Feast

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Tina M. THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Elevated European Cuisine

Culinary Journey to Japan

Spanish Feast