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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: Indian Cooking Techniques

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

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

10 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Mon, May 4th & 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: Tue, May 5th & 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: Wed, May 6th & 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: Mon, May 4th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

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Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

$99

Food Tour

$99

Prepare to savor the unique flavors of San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building and Marketplace. Embark on a culinary adventure in this 90-minute food tour and discover one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks: The Ferry Building. Enjoy a diverse array of local delicacies and global fusion dishes.   With Guide...

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Guide Lisa or Local Guide

5.0

5 Reviews

San Francisco (Financial District)

Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 10:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Experience Chinatown Like a Local

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Experience Chinatown Like a Local

$85

Food Tour

$85

Visit the little-known parts of Chinatown that locals frequent on this walking food tour. The Chinatown you can discover on foot in back alleys, food markets and tiny restaurants will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. On this walking food tour, you'll experience the Chinatown locals know and love...

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Guide Isabella or Local Guide

5.0

27 Reviews

San Francisco (Chinatown)

Next Date: Tue, May 5th at 10:30AM & 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: Mon, May 4th at 11:00AM & 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: Tue, May 5th 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: Tue, May 5th at 6:00PM & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Live from Rome, Italy!

Italian Risotto and Gelato

$45/Person

Online Cooking Class

$45/Person

Experience handcrafted Italian classics in this online cooking class with Chef Davide. Explore exquisite culinary techniques and tips from Italy in this interactive online cooking class with Chef Davide. Taught live from Tivoli just outside of Rome, Italy, you'll learn to create handmade classics, beginning with...

Next Date: Tue, May 5th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Iconic Drinks and Dishes From the 90's

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Cooking Class + Mixology

Fully Interactive

Iconic Drinks and Dishes From the 90's

$29/Person

Online Cooking Class

$29/Person

From Jell-o shots to homemade SpaghettiOs, enjoy a fun night in the 90's. In this online mixology and cooking class, you'll take a walk down memory lane with Chef Vivian and Michi as you recreate popular '90s eats together that were "all that and a bag of chips." Begin with cosmo Jell-o shots with a squeeze of lime...

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Chef Vivian and Michi

4.9

514 Reviews

Hosted Online

Next Date: Tue, May 5th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Mother's Day Favorite

Fully Interactive

Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

Next Date: Tue, May 5th, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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

Indian Cooking Techniques

Knife Skills Mastery Class

Authentic South Indian Brunch

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Exploring the Mission District

Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

Experience Chinatown Like a Local

Authentic Flavors of India

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Iconic Drinks and Dishes From the 90's

Health-Boosting Mocktails

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