Chef Melissa in New Orleans | Cooking Classes, Private Chefs, Team Building & More | Cozymeal

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As a native Louisianian, Chef Mel infuses the vibrant energy of her home state into every dish she creates. She resides in New Orleans, where she owns and operates a catering company. With experience teaching at the New Orleans School of Cooking, she is a passionate culinary educator and skilled chef. Her specialty is upscale Creole cuisine and she loves sharing the enchantment of New Orleans-style cooking with others.

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New Orleans Cooking Class: Cajun and Creole Culinary Creativity

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Cajun and Creole Culinary Creativity

Experience the flavors of Creole and Cajun cooking in a class led by a local chef. Turn your adventure in Louisiana into a voyage of culinary discovery with this exciting cooking class in New Orleans! Chef Jerry, your talented traveling instructor, will come to you to demonstrate authentic methods for preparing an...

Serving the New Orleans area

Next Date: Tue, Nov 4th at 7:00PM & other times

New Orleans Cooking Class: Homemade Stuffed Pasta Techniques

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Homemade Stuffed Pasta Techniques

Chef Myisha will teach you how to expertly prepare a pair of classic Italian favorites. In this Italian-inspired cooking class, Chef Myisha will teach you how to carefully craft two types of handmade stuffed pasta using a variety of seasonal ingredients bursting with fresh flavor. Begin by charring radicchio for a...

Serving the New Orleans area

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th at 6:00PM & other times

New Orleans Cooking Class: Authentic Creole Gumbo

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Authentic Creole Gumbo

Dive into the history and techniques behind Louisiana’s signature dish. In this in-depth cooking class, Chef Ashley teaches the heritage and structure of an authentic Louisiana seafood gumbo. You’ll practice time-honored methods for developing traditional gumbo from making a dark roux to developing the flavors...

Serving the New Orleans area

Next Date: Sat, Nov 8th at 6:00PM & other times

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New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Epic Brunch With Local Chef in New Orleans

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Epic Brunch With Local Chef in New Orleans

Private Chef Meal

Enjoy a gourmet brunch during your holiday in New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the flavors of New Orleans with an exclusive private chef meal during your stay. Chef Jerry will design a bespoke menu that includes a nutrient-rich starter, three delightful brunch specialties and a freshly baked morning...

Serving the New Orleans area

Next Date: Wed, Nov 5th & other times

New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Land-Based Southern Comforts

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Land-Based Southern Comforts

Private Chef Meal

Discover Louisiana cuisine beyond seafood with Chef Ashley’s refined New Orleans menu. This private chef meal is specially curated for diners with seafood allergies or foodies in search of a broad taste of New Orleans. In each dish, Chef Ashley captures the signature depth and spice of regional cuisine with a...

New Orleans (Marigny)

Next Date: Sat, Nov 8th & other times

New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Comforting Holiday Roast

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Comforting Holiday Roast

Private Chef Meal

An elegant Thanksgiving dinner, delivered fresh and ready to enjoy. Chef Charmaigne’s Thanksgiving drop-off feast is designed for those who appreciate fine dining in the comfort of their own home. Each dish is prepared with the utmost care, making it easy to focus on the joy of the season. This menu includes...

Chef Charmaigne

Serving the New Orleans area

Next Date: Sat, Nov 8th & other times

Here are other Food Tours in New Orleans

New Orleans Food Tour: Historic Beignets and Donuts in New Orleans

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Historic Beignets and Donuts in New Orleans

Explore Magazine Street, tasting the best donuts and beignets in New Orleans! Discover the sweet side of New Orleans in this food tour! While Bourbon Street and the French Quarter steal the spotlight, Magazine Street offers a hidden gem of culinary delights. In this food tour, you'll stroll this vibrant avenue,...

Guide Jeff or Local Guide

New Orleans (Lower Garden District)

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th at 9:00AM & other times

New Orleans Food Tour: Cemeteries And Garden District of New Orleans

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Cemeteries And Garden District of New Orleans

Wander the lush, gothic corners of New Orleans on a search for savory tidbits. If you're intrigued by the mysteries of Louisiana's historic landscape, add this food tour in New Orleans to your itinerary and wind your way through the city's famous cemeteries and gardens. Your expert guide reveals the truest NOLA spirit...

Guide Michelle or Local Guide

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th at 10:00AM & other times

New Orleans Food Tour: Garden District Food and Cemetery Tour

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Garden District Food and Cemetery Tour

Explore the lavish and delicious wonders of New Orleans' Garden District. Embark on a food tour that takes you through the heart of the Garden District, where New Orleans' rich history meets its flavorful cuisine. After a brief tour of the neighborhood’s stunning architecture - featuring historic mansions, colorful...

Guide Michelle or Local Guide

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th at 10:00AM & other times

Here are other Online Experiences Activities

Online Cooking Class: Serving the Spanish Summer

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Serving the Spanish Summer

Online Cooking Class

Bring a taste of sun-soaked Spain to your table with this chef-led cooking class Paella is one of the world’s most-loved dishes and this online cooking class offers the chance to finally master it at home. Sign up and you’ll be guided by a world-class chef, learning the time-honored traditions and secrets behind...

Next Date: Wed, Nov 5th, 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET & other times

Online Cooking Class: Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark

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Cooking Class + Mixology

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Holiday Hot Cocoa and Chocolate Bark

Online Cooking Class

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...

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times

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

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Cooking Class + Mixology

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Iconic Drinks and Dishes From the 90's

Online Cooking Class

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...

Chef Vivian and Michi

Next Date: Thu, Nov 6th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Melissa THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Modern Cajun Dinner

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Modern Cajun Dinner

Private Chef Meal

Enjoy a contemporary take on classic New Orleans dishes with this lovely in-home dinner. Settle in for a gourmet home-cooked menu featuring the finest examples of contemporary Cajun cuisine in this private chef meal. Chef Melissa has designed a multi-course meal that celebrates the spice of life found only in...

Serving the New Orleans area

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New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Refreshing Vegetarian Fare

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Refreshing Vegetarian Fare

Private Chef Meal

Even omnivores will devour the plant-based creations in this unique dinner menu. This private chef meal is a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating the fresh possibilities of dishes crafted from farm, field and garden. Let Chef Melissa show you how delicious meat-free cuisine can be in a spread bursting with flavor....

Serving the New Orleans area

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New Orleans Private Chef Meal: Classic Creole Menu

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Classic Creole Menu

Private Chef Meal

The best of regional dining from Louisiana hits your table in a most delicious way. Chef Melissa assembles a stunning tribute to Southern dining with a private chef meal that brings Creole cuisine home for supper. She'll showcase heritage dishes influenced by generations of clever culinary inventions. Sink...

Serving the New Orleans area

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Chef Melissa's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef Melissa received outside of Cozymeal

Eysan

04/02/24

Chef Melissa was so fun and knowledgeable, we had a great time!

04/02/24