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55 Reviews
Michelin-starred Chef Kenneth has brought his talents to some of the finest restaurants in New York City. After receiving his diploma from The French Culinary Institute, he began an adventure in cuisine that led him from line cook to sous chef to executive chef, with stops at James Beard award-winning restaurants along the way. Sharing his skills with aspiring cooks helps Chef Kenneth keep his own epicurean talents finely tuned.
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Chef Kenneth
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5.0
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Cooking Class
$125
4-Course Meal
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Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Chef Kenneth
(NYC)
5.0
(55)
Cooking Class
$125
4-Course Meal
Great Deal
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Chef Kenneth
(NYC)
5.0
(55)
Cooking Class
$125
4-Course Meal
Great Deal
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
More dates available
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Thu, Mar 26th at 6:00PM
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
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REVIEWS
Chef Kenneth's Overall Rating
5.0 / 5
Based on 55 reviews
Reviews guests left for Chef Kenneth
Julia
03/22/26
Chef Kenneth made our Taste of Japan cooking class an absolutely fantastic experience. He was fun, engaging and kept us involved from start to finish. His teaching style was clear and approachable, making it easy for us to follow along regardless of skill level.
We especially appreciated how he took the time to teach proper cooking techniques and knife skills, which made the class both enjoyable and genuinely educational. It felt like we walked away with skills we can actually use at home!
On top of that, the food we prepared was incredibly delicious and everything turned out better than we expected! Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we would highly recommend Chef Kenneth to anyone looking for a fun and informative cooking class.
03/22/26
Debbie
03/15/26
Chef Kenneth was great! We live in San Antonio, TX and our nephew lives in Brooklyn, NY. We wanted to give our nephew the experience of Chef Kenneths Taste of Japan sushi cooking class for his 18th birthday. Our nephew invited 5 friends. They said Chef Kenneth was "very cool" and that it was "the best experience". Chef Kenneth taught some tricks and gave a great class. Thank you Chef! We are so proud that you made this cooking class/dinner such a memorable experience for our nephew and his friends.
03/15/26
Sarah
03/08/26
Absolutely wonderful class! Chef Kenneth taught us so many cooking skills, as well as how to make sushi. Extremely warm and kind person as well!
03/08/26
Joey
02/15/26
Incredible experience could not recommend more. If you’re thinking about booking with Chef Kenny you must!
02/15/26
Samantha
02/14/26
Chef Kenny was absolutely FANTASTIC! My fiancé and I made Italian food with him for Valentine’s Day and he made our night so special, was so informative and hands on and couldn’t recommend him more. He was so personable and we had such a great night with him. Highly highly recommend booking him and will definitely be booking him again!
02/14/26
Vadim
02/13/26
Amazing Japanese cuisine class with Chef Kenneth! We learned tons of techniques from sushi to tempura to matcha tofu panacotta dessert making. Not only was the class fun and the dinner delicious, but also Chef Kenneth is an amazing conversationalist and such a positive presence that he put all of us at ease right away. He spent almost double the time with us, brought all the necessary supplies and ingredients with him, and we made enough delicious food to have lunch with friends the next day. We also found out that Chef Kenneth does private parties, works as a private chef, and can even organize corporate and team building events. I am certain this is not the last time we are cooking with Chef Kenneth. Highly recommended experience!
02/13/26
Angelicque
02/10/26
Chef Kenny was absolutely fantastic.
He arrived right on time and came completely prepared and organized. The entire meal felt effortless and restaurant-quality from start to finish. He prepared a fresh salad, a delicious appetizer, perfectly cooked steak, and a panna cotta with strawberry jam for dessert — every single dish was a 10/10. Truly exceptional.
Beyond the food, he was super friendly, knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to be around. Great conversation, great energy — he made the whole evening feel relaxed and special rather than formal or stiff.
And what really impressed us? He handled everything. He cleaned up, washed all the dishes and pans, packed away the leftovers, and left the kitchen spotless. It was like he was never there… except for the amazing meal we got to enjoy.
He completely knocked it out of the ballpark. We would 100% book Chef Kenny again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an elevated, stress-free dining experience at home.
02/10/26
Brett
02/07/26
We had a great time with Kenneth in the Taste of Classic Japan class! It’s a super fun experience to have a private cooking class right at home. Kenneth is a great instructor - he’s super laid back and fun to be around while being very talented and great at explaining cooking techniques and kitchen tips. The food was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend booking with him and we certainly will again!
02/07/26
Nina
01/10/26
Great meal and lesson! Kenny is an awesome chef. We had the best time! Definitely recommend.
01/10/26
Paul
12/13/25
Chef Kenneth was great. He made my daughter's birthday an amazing experience
12/13/25
Tina
12/10/25
We cooked steam fish and lots of other delicious food! My favorite part was chef Kenny taught us a lot tips and tricks on how to the knife better and more efficiently. He definitely improved our knife skills. It was a anniversary present and we had a great time!
12/10/25
Joe Januszkiewicz
12/04/25
Chef Kenny was fantastic. Every dish was simple yet delicious. I particularly loved the pot stickers and the dessert: coconut cream with tapioca and diced melon. I learned a ton of little cooking tips and tricks that I'll begin to incorporate into my own cooking. I never knew there were right- and left-handed knives, but now I do! He also had a great sense of humor. It was a pleasure cooking with him and I would love to work with him again.
12/04/25
Thach
11/18/25
CANNOT recommend enough!!! Best experience ever!!
11/18/25
Zachary
11/04/25
Chef Kenny was fantastic, professional, and helped make our night very special. Food was delicious.
11/04/25
Matt
10/14/25
Kenneth was very supportive and great to spend an evening with - and he left us with some very tasty leftovers too! Would recommend.
10/14/25
Jutta
08/04/25
Kenneth was terrific from start to finish. He was fully prepared, explained all the activities fully, kind in guiding us to do it right, food was delicious, Kenneth was engaging the whole evening- never rushed us; cleaned up everything and we even have left overs for today. We can highly recommend Kenneth.
08/04/25
Shonali
07/13/25
We had the best night with Chef Kenny! He was right on time, brought everything we needed, and made the class fun / interactive. I am a hopeless cook, and usually hate prep work, but Chef Kenny made this experience so much fun. He was friendly and patient, and my partner and I had a really fun evening. By the end I felt empowered to make a bunch of dishes and we had a fantastic meal. We would definitely do this again!
07/13/25
Martin
06/12/25
Chef Kenneth was wonderful! He arrived perfectly prepared, and served us a gorgeous 4-course meal (for 8 guests!) while making everything look effortless. He was also fun to hang out with and my guests really enjoyed chatting with him. I would have him over again in a heartbeat.
06/12/25
Allie
04/22/25
Kenneth was SO informative and fun! He was thorough, taught my friends and me some great cooking tips that apply to all meals in addition to this delicious cuisine (and it was delicious), and made the whole experience super engaging and fun. Highly recommend his cooking class!!
04/22/25
Maryellen
04/03/25
Our cooking class was phenomenal. Thank you!
04/03/25
Lauren
03/03/25
Chef Kenneth was excellent!! We were a group of 8 girls and hired Chef Kenneth to give us a cooking lesson and to teach us how to roll our own sushi. He was super informative and made the experience very fun. 10/10 recommend. Whether it is for a group or just a couple - hire Chef Kenneth for a memorable evening!
03/03/25
Justin
02/24/25
Had an amazing time with Kenny - will definitely be cooking with him again :)
02/24/25
Kevin
02/23/25
Would highly recommend Chef Kenneth for any occasion. Super knowledgeable and we learned so many knife skills and tips and tricks we can do in the kitchen as well. The whole process was fun, and there was a good amount of leftovers. We really appreciate how he took the time to teach us and cleaned up for us too. It was also easy to converse with him as well and had the best time!
02/23/25
Stefanie
01/19/25
Had the best time at a private cooking class with Chef Kenneth! He was super personable from the start and made the whole night fun while teaching us the proper way to make miso soup, sushi, tempura, and dessert. The food was amazing—plus, we had leftovers! Such a great experience overall, and I’d 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and hands-on way to learn some new cooking skills.
01/19/25
Emmie
01/16/25
Chef Ken was great-had a relaxed easygoing but professional manner. He came with everything he needed short of a blender which we provided for and assorted pots/pans. We learned a lot-and were put to work in a fun voluntary manner..our groups got their hands dirty from time to time but Ken also cooked/kept things moving forward as we were also catching up while watching/learning. I was impressed by the time saving use of the blender and various shortcuts learned to save time/effort that provided delicious results! Chef Ken taught us how easy some of these dishes were to make-incredible arancini in a marinara sauce, a fantastic Caesar salad w homemade dressing, homemade gnocchi in a Gorgonzola sauce, and delicious homemade cannoli w chocolate chip ricotta filling! He did a great job of passing tips and tricks along the way.. Our group learned a lot and agreed we would like to recreate some of these dishes at home again. I would recommend working w Chef Ken for your next cooking lesson/dinner party!
01/16/25
Arjun
01/06/25
Loved the class! And the food was delicious. Highly recommend.
01/06/25
Andrea
11/14/24
Chef Kenneth was amazing! He arrived right on time, taught us so much, and was so incredibly personable. It felt like we were cooking and being taught by a friend. The dishes we made were AMAZING. He showed us that cooking doesn't have to be needlessly complicated to be delicious.
He was beyond courteous and great to speak with. I learned a lot of tricks from him that I will be implementing from now on with cooking.
I would definitely hire him again!
11/14/24
Lindsey
11/04/24
We had an excellent experience with Kenny! He was super knowledgeable and personable and he made the entire experience from start to finish fun. Every dish was great and our kitchen was left cleaner than before we started!
11/04/24
Eric
11/02/24
We loved this class with Chef Kenny -- the food was delicious, and we also got lots of personal cooking tips and insights. Chef Kenny is very friendly and we enjoyed the whole experience.
11/02/24
Meredith
10/21/24
Our experience was so great! Would highly recommend - great way to try something new. Chef Kenneth was awesome and made us feel super comfortable. The food was great too, and we even got some leftovers out of it. Will be doing another one in the future for sure!
10/21/24
Anthony
09/25/24
Chef Kenny and his food creations were fantastic! Highly recommended.
09/25/24
Debra
09/14/24
Chef Kenneth was amazing!!!! We learned so much from him. He was very personable and made the cooking experience so fun. We are looking forward to booking with him again soon. Highly recommend Kenneth for your next booking. He is the best.
09/14/24
Kevin
09/13/24
Five stars aren’t enough for the food and the thoughtful presence of Chef Kenneth in our kitchen. Every dish was better than the last, without being baroque or complicated, just fresh whole ingredients that were superbly prepared. We are super grateful and would recommend him to anyone.
09/13/24
Phillip
08/09/24
Chef Kenneth was incredible! Everyone at the dinner raved about every single course, and in particular the swordfish and beef tartare. And Kenneth maintained professionalism and composure at all times, even amongst a rampaging two year old and his exacting grandmother. I recommend Chef Kenneth highly!
08/09/24
Lawrence
08/03/24
He was amazing. Kind, patient, knowledgeable, and generous. Would take his other classes again 10/10. It was a great time.
08/03/24
Emily
06/28/24
Excellent experience. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. Chef Kenneth explained each dish and demonstrated techniques based on our interest. He was helpful and insightful. A very fun experience, would definitely do it again.
06/28/24
Karl
06/28/24
Had a great time learning with Kenneth. Super friendly and professional!
06/28/24
Sam
05/27/24
Chef Ken was awesome! Very fun and excellent food.
05/27/24
Jeffrey
05/19/24
Our experience with Chef Kenny was amazing. He was so good with our kids and teaching us the fundamentals of making good sushi. He was so warm and engaging - a memorable experience!
05/19/24
Mercedes
05/17/24
The food was spectacular, thank you!
05/17/24
Mason
05/12/24
We had an amazing dinner experience and learned how to cook a number of Italian dishes. The food was spectacular and chef Ken was organized and friendly. The experience was not rushed and we found it to be a great value. We highly recommend cooking with chef Ken and recommend him to our friends.
05/12/24
David
05/01/24
Ken was amazing! Very chill and fun to talk to. And of course he was a great chef and teacher. He brought so many ingredients and we made so much delicious food, with plenty of leftovers.
05/01/24
Scott
04/25/24
We loved Chef Ken! The food was amazing and he was so great including our kids into the process. We are already looking forward to our next booking with him!
04/25/24
Eric
04/24/24
Chef Ken was the BEST. Couldn’t have imagined a more enjoyable evening!
04/24/24
Charles
04/23/24
Ken was fantastic. Brought great energy + amazing food. Would recommend him to anyone. Will definitely see him again!
04/23/24
Eric
04/11/24
Wonderful experience, and really appreciated his company as well as the massive amount of food we cooked. Extremely fun and also very laid back all at once!
04/11/24
Danielle
04/01/24
Had the best time with Chef Kenneth! We made delicious food and learned how to make many dishes on our own.
04/01/24
Kate
04/01/24
Kenneth was great! We had so much fun and learned how to make so many new things - will definitely be hiring Kenneth for another event in the future.
04/01/24
Zheng
04/01/24
Great cooking great conversation Chef Ken can cook!
04/01/24
Matthew
03/22/24
Ken was awesome, great teacher and fun to cook with. Food was 10/10 would recommend this class to anyone who likes good vibes and good food
03/22/24
Pete
03/17/24
This was really an amazing class! Chef Kenneth has very relaxed good energy, and was an excellent teacher. We took turns watching him explain and prepare certain parts of the meal, and then we prepped every part we wanted to try our hand at (which were most parts). The food was incredible when it all came out and we even had leftovers we enjoyed happily the next day. Thanks Chef Kenneth!
03/17/24
Emma
12/21/23
Everything was delicious and accessible, and we couldn't believe we made sushi ourselves! Chef Kenneth was friendly, helpful, fun and extremely knowledgable about Japanese cuisine. A truly memorable experience.
12/21/23
Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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