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Chef James has a storied culinary history. Over his 25 years in the industry, he was a dedicated owner of two businesses: A cupcake bakery and a pizza shop. He prides himself on using high-quality ingredients to elevate his recipes. Warm and engaging, Chef James is enthusiastic about using his history as a restauranteur to create personable culinary experiences for a new audience.

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Indianapolis Cooking Class: Savory Caribbean Favorites - Date Night

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Classic Fare From North India

$89 each

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Enjoy a selection of well-known Indian recipes with an emphasis on freshness and flavor. The authentic flavors of North India come to your kitchen table in this private chef meal with Chef Pravy where her classic recreations of cultural favorites will be yours to savor. This hearty menu includes vegetable...

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Indianapolis Team Cooking Class: Essential Indian Spread

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Cook traditional Indian dishes with your colleagues that are bursting with authentic texture and flavor. In this team building activity, you and your team will learn how to prepare a handful of favorite recipes in Indian cuisine. Chef Pravy will teach you how to select and use fresh ingredients to make an authentic...

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

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Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Indianapolis

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

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Indianapolis Team Cooking Class: Gourmet Pizza-Making Workshop

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Join Chef Logan for an in-depth introduction into the Maillard reaction and other cooking techniques. Take a dive into the chemistry side of cooking in this interactive, live online cooking class with Chef Logan. You’ll learn all about the Maillard reaction — how to transform texture and flavor by cooking food...

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Online Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

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Indianapolis Cooking Class: Seafood Cookery 101

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Fresh, local seafood transforms into a hearty and satisfying meal. Relish fresh, coastal flavors in this hands-on seafood-focused cooking class with Chef James. Elevate simple, local ingredients into upscale gourmet dishes that will become staples at home. Begin class by preparing a classic Caesar salad upgraded...

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Indianapolis Cooking Class: Classic Cajun Fare From the Bayou

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Prepare a hearty Cajun-spiced meal from the bounty of the bayou. Prepare and savor an authentic Louisiana meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef James. You'll learn all about the history and utility of the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine as you craft the ultimate pot of gumbo. Start with a big simmering pot...

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Indianapolis Cooking Class: An Authentic Taste of Spain

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An Authentic Taste of Spain

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Step into the rustic flavors and time-honored traditions of Spanish cooking. Traditional Spanish cuisine is based on local, seasonal ingredients and unpretentious flavors. Learn the ins and outs of classic Spanish-style cooking in this hands-on class with Chef James as you navigate the culinary landscape of Spain....

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Chef James's Overall Rating

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Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef James received outside of Cozymeal

Bridget

09/21/22

Chef James is fantastic! He is a true culinary professional. He provided us with an exceptional dining experience. I highly recommend booking him as your next private chef!

09/21/22

Chef James

Savory Caribbean Favorites - Date Night

North Indian Food Favorites

The Sushi Experience

Classic Fare From North India

Essential Indian Spread

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Indianapolis

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A Focus on Cooking Techniques

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Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

Cooking Classes WITH Chef James THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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An Authentic Taste of Spain