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When it comes to curating dishes and menus for others, Chef Dana is no stranger to meeting her clients' needs. She's crafted everything from vegan and plant-forward recipes for home delivery to full-service spreads for dinner parties and galas. With more than 25 years of experience in the catering and private chef industry, Chef Dana has mastered the art of making memorable meals and is always excited for new culinary opportunities.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Elegant Ramen Feast

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Curated Thanksgiving Feast

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Get a taste of scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites crafted by a five-star chef. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast made from scratch during a private chef meal with Chef Karen, who is excited to guide you through a flavorful holiday menu. Leave all the cooking up to a professional and simply enjoy the wholesome spirit of...

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Enjoy a chef-crafted Thanksgiving spread, ready to savor with your family at home. Chef Esh-Marie’s Thanksgiving drop-off menu captures the flavors of the season with dishes crafted to perfection. Each course brings a touch of comfort and luxury to your holiday table, allowing you to relax and enjoy. This...

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th & other times

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each

Hibachi Catering

$60

Explore the delights of Japanese hibachi grilling with a personalized touch for your special event. This private chef meal brings the art of hibachi cooking right to your home. Led by Chef Josh, your group will be treated to an interactive culinary experience as he expertly prepares your choice of strip steak,...

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Chef Josh or Local Hibachi Chef

4.8

9 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Sun, Apr 12th & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District

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Exploring the Mission District

$79

Food Tour

$79

Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. This San Francisco food tour uncovers the Mission District through the flavors that define its everyday life and evolving identity. Shaped by waves of immigration and now known as the city’s Latino cultural heart, the...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

16 Reviews

San Francisco (Mission District)

Next Date: Thu, Apr 9th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

$95

Food Tour

$95

Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...

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Guide Isabella or Local Guide

5.0

27 Reviews

San Francisco (Chinatown)

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th at 10:30AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: North Beach Neighborhood Cuisine

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North Beach Neighborhood Cuisine

$115

Food Tour

$115

Check out city highlights and culinary culture with family and friends. Explore the city you love from the perspective of its culinary scene on a food tour. Led by a talented guide, you'll walk through San Francisco's North Beach area and savor delicious appetizers, entrées, desserts and beverages. Learn interesting...

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Guide Avital or Local Guide

5.0

5 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th at 3:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Handmade Bread and Pizza

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Great for Groups of 10-20

Handmade Bread and Pizza

$149

Team Building Activity

$149

Gather your team for a baking experience that's both sweet and savory. Join an expert chef for a hands-on team building cooking class where you'll handcraft and roll your own handmade dough for two incredible recipes. Begin by preparing soft bread dough that you'll fill with an assortment of sweet or savory...

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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef

4.4

42 Reviews

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Next Date: Thu, Apr 9th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India

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Great for Groups of 4-12

Authentic Flavors of India

$135

Team Building Activity

$135

Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...

Next Date: Thu, Apr 9th at 11:30AM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145

Team Building Activity

$145

Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th at 12:00PM & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

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Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Discover perfect food and wine pairings in this virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle. Join Chef Angela-Michelle as she guides you through an array of appetizers paired with bubbly wines across four courses. First, you'll dive into making a smoked salmon sushi roll. Next, prepare shrimp and pork dumplings...

Next Date: Wed, Apr 8th, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Hawaiian-Style Luau Party

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Hawaiian-Style Luau Party

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Get ready to experience bright Hawaiian flavors and recipes. Take a culinary cruise to the Hawaiian Islands with Chef Stacy in this Polynesian-inspired online cooking class. Chef Stacy will teach you how to concoct a fun, festive and tropical-themed menu. Get the party started with a classic and creamy piña...

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times

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Sweets From Korea

$49/Person

Online Cooking Class

$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...

Next Date: Fri, Apr 10th, 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Middle Eastern Cuisine

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Middle Eastern Cuisine

$129

Private Chef Meal

$129

Enjoy an authentic meal from the Middle East in this private chef meal. Explore the flavors of the Middle East in this private chef meal, where Chef Dana will prepare traditional dishes from Turkey, Israel and Iran for a cultural and vibrant menu. Begin with an authentic Turkish pizza and zesty pickled...

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Signature French Bistro

$129

Private Chef Meal

$129

Enjoy a meal reminiscent of a traditional French bistro in this private chef meal. Sit back and relax while Chef Dana prepares an intimate French menu completely from scratch. Begin with mussels seeped in garlic, lemon and white wine. For your entrée, taste wine-braised chicken with creamy potatoes followed by...

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Sophisticated Spanish Tapas

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Sophisticated Spanish Tapas

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Discover how to maximize flavor in the kitchen with Spanish tapas in this cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, learn how to prepare and serve unforgettable tapas. Chef Dana will help you transform basic ingredients into one-of-a-kind meals that are easy to recreate at home. Begin by crafting smooth ajo...

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Classic Flavors of Cyprus

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Level up your culinary skills in this cooking class by making authentic Cyprus cuisine. Explore the bold and rich flavors of the Mediterranean in this interactive cooking class. Chef Dana will take you on a tour of the vibrant Cyprus cuisine made famous in the region. Begin by tossing a zesty salad with fried...

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Techniques From Northern Italy

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Prepare a traditional Italian meal in this engaging cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, discover the flavors and recipes famous in the region of Northern Italy. Chef Dana will help you incorporate fresh and local ingredients with imported specialty products for an unforgettable meal. Begin by tossing...

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Chef Dana's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef Dana received outside of Cozymeal

Rich

07/18/23

Chef Dana showed me how to make crepes with strawberry compote, mascarpone and vanilla. She was really knowledgeable and able to answer all of my questions while still prepping!

07/18/23

Chef Dana

Elegant Ramen Feast

Authentic South Indian Brunch

The Mastery of Spanish Fare

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Exploring the Mission District

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

North Beach Neighborhood Cuisine

Handmade Bread and Pizza

Authentic Flavors of India

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

Hawaiian-Style Luau Party

Sweets From Korea

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Middle Eastern Cuisine

Signature French Bistro

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Sophisticated Spanish Tapas

Classic Flavors of Cyprus

Techniques From Northern Italy