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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: Comfort Dishes Italian-American Style

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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, Mar 1st & 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: Sun, Mar 1st & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Curated Thanksgiving Feast

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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: Mon, Mar 2nd & 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: Sun, Mar 1st at 10:30AM & other times

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Bay Area Weekend Food Tour: The Best Eats in the Mission District

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Weekend Food Tour

The Best Eats in the Mission District

$79

Weekend Food Tour

$79

On this exciting weekend tour, San Francisco is ready to show you its most flavorful dining secrets. Spend the weekend exploring the Mission District on a San Francisco food tour rooted in culture, creativity and neighborhood flavor. This historic area tells its story through murals, bakeries and taquerias that...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

16 Reviews

San Francisco (Mission District)

Next Date: Sun, Mar 1st at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour

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Mission District Culinary Tour

$115

Food Tour

$115

Add a culinary twist to your next group outing. Discover trendy restaurants, classic Latin cuisine and more on this food tour. You'll join an expert guide who puts a spark of interest into the tour with local lore and historical tales. Check out landmarks, murals, statues and attractions and meet bartenders,...

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5.0

5 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Sun, Mar 1st at 12:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Interactive Italian Pasta Making

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Great for Groups of 4-30

Interactive Italian Pasta Making

$139

Team Building Activity

$139

Get ready to join Chef Dirk for a dynamic, interactive, and engaging team building experience! In this hands-on team building experience with Chef Dirk, you and your team will work together to prepare fresh, handmade Italian pasta from scratch as well as a gourmet salad and a world famous dessert. Chef Dirk will...

Next Date: Sun, Mar 1st at 12:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

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Great for Groups of 20-40

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

$169

Team Building Activity

$169

Build team relationships while crafting an Italian-style meal with world-class gourmet, Chef Lorenzo. Foster a collaborative and fun team environment with this pasta-making team building class featuring rich Italian favorites, including homemade gnocchi pasta. First, mix up a creamy cheese fondue for dipping crispy...

San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

Next Date: Sun, Mar 1st at 6:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Holiday Cookie Decorating Duel

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Great for Groups of 15-35

Holiday Cookie Decorating Duel

$115

Team Building Activity

$115

Create a new tradition with your team through an immersive holiday cookie decorating event. Gather your group for this festive team building cookie-decorating event hosted on-site in your office as Chef Esh-Marie leads you through beautiful culinary decorating techniques and an exciting cookie board challenge. Your...

Next Date: Sun, Mar 1st at 6:00PM & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Japanese Soufflé Pancakes With Crème Brûlée Twist

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Japanese Soufflé Pancakes With Crème Brûlée Twist

$49/Person

Online Cooking Class

$49/Person

Discover a French-Asian crossover that makes breakfast a whole new experience. Home bakers can add a new specialty to their line-up thanks to this online cooking class from Chef Stacey. Discover a gourmet French twist on Japanese soufflé pancakes that provides a blast of fusion flavor you'll adore. Follow...

Next Date: Fri, Feb 27th, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Intro to Spanish Wine and Tapas

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Intro to Spanish Wine and Tapas

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Explore the vibrant recipes and aromatic wines of Spain in this online cooking class. Travel across Spain (no passport needed!) in this interactive virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle. Learn how to craft a variety of Spanish tapas to pair with authentic wines, including traditional pan con tomate. You'll...

Next Date: Fri, Feb 27th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Authentic Israeli Comforts

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Authentic Israeli Comforts

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Craft your own flavorful comfort foods from Israel. This engaging online cooking class taught by Chef Roxy will teach you the recipes and techniques for crafting authentic Israeli comfort foods. Improve your skills and enjoy a feast in your own kitchen. First, learn how to make sweet and soft challah bread with...

Next Date: Sun, Mar 1st, 10:00am PT/1:00pm 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

Comfort Dishes Italian-American Style

Authentic South Indian Brunch

Classic Italian With Modern Influences

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

The Best Eats in the Mission District

Mission District Culinary Tour

Interactive Italian Pasta Making

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Holiday Cookie Decorating Duel

Japanese Soufflé Pancakes With Crème Brûlée Twist

Intro to Spanish Wine and Tapas

Authentic Israeli Comforts

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