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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: Southern Italy on a Plate

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Elevated Fare From Italy

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Elevated Fare From Italy

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

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Next Date: Mon, Nov 17th & other times

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Serving the Philadelphia area

Next Date: Tue, Nov 18th & other times

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Exceptional French Feast

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Exceptional French Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

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Let an expert chef create an oustanding array of French dishes in your home kitchen. Fans of fine French dining will adore this private chef meal, an in-home gourmet opportunity led by the exceptional talents of Chef Landi. Give your fellow foodies a treat with this custom-crafted dinner party filled with...

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Philadelphia Market Tour + Cooking Class: Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

$29

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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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Next Date: Mon, Nov 17th at 10:30AM & other times

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

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Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Taste of Classic Philly

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Taste of Classic Philly

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Savor iconic local favorites in the heart of Philadelphia. This fun and engaging food tour showcases the city’s quintessential eats such as the signature cheesesteak, tomato pie, traditional soft pretzels and Amish-inspired baked goods. Across this 2.5-hour tour, your guide will introduce you to low-key gems and...

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Teams can test their chops creating artful boards in a contest that's a cut above. Bring friendly kitchen competition to your worksite in this team building cooking class led by Chef Landi. With a bit of expert guidance and a hearty helping of culinary brilliance, your group will vie for the title of Best Charcuterie...

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Philadelphia Team Building Activity: Sweet Italian Escape

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Online Cooking Class: Holiday Chocolate and Boozy Hot Cocoa

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Pasta-Making Like Italian Nonna

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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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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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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

Southern Italy on a Plate

French Cooking in Love - Date Night

Roman-Style Pizza

Elevated Fare From Italy

Vibrant Tuscan Fare

Exceptional French Feast

Exploring Reading Terminal Market

Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

Taste of Classic Philly

Roman-Style Pizza

Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

Sweet Italian Escape

Indian Curry and Homemade Naan

Holiday Chocolate and Boozy Hot Cocoa

Japanese Soufflé Pancakes With Crème Brûlée Twist

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