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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: Classic Croissant Workshop

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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: Sat, Mar 28th & 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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4.8

9 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Sun, Mar 29th & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Handmade Italian Pasta Feast

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Handmade Italian Pasta Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Experience pasta like you've never had it before in this private chef Italian experience. Watch in awe as Chef Dirk prepares fresh hand-cranked noodles and wheel-shaped pasta from scratch. You will enjoy the pasta with a sauce of your choice, with options including slow-cooked beef and red wine or a cream sauce with...

San Francisco (Eureka Valley)

Next Date: Sun, Mar 29th

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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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5.0

16 Reviews

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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

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North Beach Gems

$75

Food Tour

$75

Sample Italian food, meet locals and more while discovering San Francisco's vibrant North Beach district. In this food-focused walking tour, Guide Blandina will introduce you to the exciting and historic North Beach neighborhood nestled in the city of San Francisco. As you meander through the streets, Blandina will...

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge

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Great for Groups of 10-20

Creative Cooking Challenge

$149

Team Building Activity

$149

Assemble your team and get ready to bring the heat for a thrilling cooking challenge. Challenge your crew to an exciting team building cooking class with an expert chef where everyone will break into smaller teams to put their culinary skills to the ultimate test in an Iron Chef-inspired cooking competition. Begin...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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Online Cooking Class: A Vegan African Feast

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A Vegan African Feast

$29/Person

Online Cooking Class

$29/Person

Discover vegan African cuisine with Chef Angela-Michelle through authentic spices and traditional techniques. Chef Angela-Michelle takes you on an African journey in this live and interactive online cooking class. You’ll learn how to use traditional herbs and spices to bring out the flavor and fragrance of East...

Next Date: Fri, Mar 27th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark

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Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark

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Indulge in homemade chocolate bark in this festive online cooking class. Discover how to make indulgent chocolate treats for the holidays in this online cooking class. Join live from your own kitchen as you follow along step-by-step, ask questions in real time and master professional techniques in a relaxed virtual...

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Sweets From Korea

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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...

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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

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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

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$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

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$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

Classic Croissant Workshop

Saffron-Infused Gulf Prawn Risotto

New York Style Pizza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Handmade Italian Pasta Feast

The Best Eats in the Mission District

North Beach Neighborhood Cuisine

North Beach Gems

Creative Cooking Challenge

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Holiday Cookie Decorating Duel

A Vegan African Feast

Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark

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