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Chef Michael has proven his worth in the gourmet culinary scene in both the kitchen and the dining room. He's participated in such prestigious projects as menu development for the James Beard House in New York City, and has held every role in the business, from line cook to sous chef to executive chef. With Chef Michael's talents on the table, diners are guaranteed a memorable experience.

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Make Bakery-Style Croissants From Scratch

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: The Elegance of Italian Cuisine

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

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The Elegance of Italian Cuisine

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Savor this four-course Italian dinner from Caprese salad and ricotta ravioli to chocolate dessert. Enjoy an elegant four-course Italian dinner in this private chef meal with Chef Jesse, whose background in fresh pasta shows in every plate. Expect the kind of unhurried, ingredient-driven cooking that makes an...

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Asian and Sushi Feast

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Asian and Sushi Feast

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Bring the best of contemporary sushi straight to your table in this exciting experience. Discover Asian cuisine with a delightful four-course seafood menu in this private chef meal. Pick up top tips and techniques from an expert chef as they prepare your feast. Start with crispy shrimp tempura or...

Next Date: Fri, Nov 6th & other times

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Coastal Mediterranean Feast

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

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Coastal Mediterranean Feast

$125 each

Private Chef Meal

$125

A four-course Mediterranean dinner centered on roasted salmon, from hummus to orange olive oil cake. Gather around a vibrant four-course Mediterranean dinner with a private chef meal led by Chef Jesse. From preparation to cleanup, every detail is handled so you can relax and savor a fresh, sun-drenched meal in...

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

$29

Food Tour

$29

Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of Philadelphia’s oldest public market. This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market. Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with 80+...

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5.0

8 Reviews

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

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Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

$65

Food Tour

$65

From Amish artisans to Irish pubs, see what makes Philadelphia's eclectic food scene so special. In Philadelphia, flavors tell stories — this food tour invites you to taste history and innovation across bustling markets and cozy taverns. Experience the city’s heritage one bite at a time. Begin at Reading Terminal...

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4.8

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Philadelphia Market Tour + Cooking Class: Taste Your Way Through Reading Terminal Market

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Taste Your Way Through Reading Terminal Market

$59

Market Tour + Cooking Class

$59

Taste your way through six merchants at Reading Terminal Market, from snacks to shared entrées and dessert. Experience the delicious essence of Reading Terminal Market on this food tour through one of Philadelphia's most iconic culinary destinations. Guided by Mathew, a passionate local guide with a deep love for the...

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Philadelphia Team Cooking Class: Learn to Roll Sushi - Philadelphia

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$85

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$85

Race your crew to sushi glory in this high-energy showdown led by a sushi chef in Philadelphia. Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled sushi-making competition your team won’t forget! In this fun team building activity in Philadelphia, you and your crew will slice, roll and creatively freestyle your way...

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Philadelphia Team Cooking Class: Sweet Italian Escape

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$125

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Online Italian Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Live from Rome, Italy!

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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...

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Online Couples Cooking Class: Classic Hot Toddy and Bar Bites

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Online Cooking Class: Classic Apple Salted Caramel Tart

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Bake a golden shortbread crust filled with caramelized apples and silky salted caramel. Discover the magic of French-inspired pastry in this online cooking class as you learn to create a decadent apple salted caramel tart from scratch. With step-by-step guidance from Chef Stacey, you’ll master professional...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Pasta-Making Like Italian Nonna

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Pasta-Making Like Italian Nonna

Discover the secrets of perfect cavatelli with an expert chef. Join this immersive cooking class to fill your culinary repertoire with authentic flavors from Rome. Led by five-star Chef April, this class teaches you to create a delightful menu reminiscent of an Italian nonna's kitchen. Begin with preparing a...

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Handcrafting Cheese Cavatelli

$95

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Craft traditional cavatelli pasta from scratch in hands-on class. In this cooking class discover an unforgettable culinary journey through Italy. Under the guidance of Chef April, you’ll learn to craft a delectable Roman menu from scratch. Begin by creating arancini with three iconic Italian cheeses. Shape and...

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Traditional Asian Fare

In this exciting interactive cooking class, you'll explore a vibrant Asian menu bursting with flavor. Discover new cooking techniques or sharpen your current kitchen skills as Chef Michael guides you through five classic Asian recipes using a wide variety of ingredients. Begin by filling homemade dumpling wrappers...

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Wood-Burning Brick Oven Pizza

Learn how to make fresh pizza with a wood-burning brick oven in this cooking class. Make three completely different styles of pizza using a variety of ingredients as Chef Michael teaches you the best-kept secrets behind using a beloved culinary tool: The brick oven. Begin by creating homemade pizza dough. Top your...

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Elevated French Cuisine

Explore four iconic French recipes in this hands-on cooking class. Join Chef Michael as he teaches you everything you need to know to create a traditional menu from France, including smart cooking techniques and how to find the perfect balance of flavors. Start on the stovetop by making a savory soup with melted...

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Chef Michael's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 27 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Michael

Linsley

09/16/24

Food was excellent, Chef was knowledgeable and open to questions/conversation.

09/16/24

Michael

09/08/24

Professional, personable and charismatic. We had a grey experience with Chef Michael and would highly recommend not only for the experience but the high end quality food we learned to make!

09/08/24

Tyler

06/21/24

Chef Michael is really knowledgeable about cooking and made the experience easy for those who are on a beginner level. I highly reccomended his pizza class, but we will also be looking into his other classes in the future. 10/10!

06/21/24

Morgan

04/22/24

Chef Michael was amazing! The food was incredible and we had so much fun! We would totally recommend this experience and will be booking with him again.

04/22/24

Doug

02/06/24

Who Knew We Could Learn French Cuisine! Chef Michael blends the perfect amount of teaching, fun, stories, and hands on experience. We didn’t know exactly what to expect from an in-home cooking class, but Chef Michael was wonderfully prepared and completely self contained. The courses were relatively easy to understand and we can apply what we learned to future dishes. Can’t wait for Chef Michael to come back out to our place for our next class!

02/06/24

Craig

01/28/24

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the "Elevated French Cuisine" class with Chef Michael. We felt welcome and comfortable from the moment we walked into his kitchen until the moment we left. Although this particular cuisine class is more demo than hands on, He explained every step as he prepared the meal and answered every single question that was asked honestly and fully. The parts that were hands on, he was patient and made everyone in the class comfortable. The amount of food he makes and serves in this 4 course meal had us walking out VERY filled and VERY happy and It may have been some of the best meal we've eaten. We plan on taking another class with Chef Michael very soon. Highly recommend for anyone who's looking for a fun and relaxing date night.

01/28/24

Chef Michael

Make Bakery-Style Croissants From Scratch

Make Handmade Ravioli Pasta & Italian Classics

Roman-Style Pizza

The Elegance of Italian Cuisine

Asian and Sushi Feast

Coastal Mediterranean Feast

Exploring Reading Terminal Market

Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

Taste Your Way Through Reading Terminal Market

Roman-Style Pizza

Learn to Roll Sushi - Philadelphia

Sweet Italian Escape

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Classic Hot Toddy and Bar Bites

Classic Apple Salted Caramel Tart

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Pasta-Making Like Italian Nonna

Handcrafting Cheese Cavatelli

Traditional Asian Fare

Wood-Burning Brick Oven Pizza

Elevated French Cuisine