Chef Lavonda in Charlotte | Cooking Classes, Private Chefs, Team Building & More | Cozymeal

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Chef Lavonda is a seasoned culinary instructor and chef with over 20 years of experience in event planning, catering and international cuisine. A proud graduate of Johnson & Wales University, she brings a wealth of knowledge to every class, offering expert guidance in menu creation, ingredient selection and preparation techniques. Her dynamic teaching style and passion for global food trends make her classes both informative and inspiring, empowering students to expand their culinary skills and discover the joy of cooking.

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Spanish Paella From Scratch

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

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Spanish Paella From Scratch

Create a vibrant Spanish feast featuring paella, citrus salad and orange olive oil cake. Bring the flavors of Spain to the table in this lively, hands-on cooking class with Chef Brandi. You’ll start with the star of the menu: a colorful chicken and sausage paella made with chicken thighs, chorizo, saffron and...

Downtown Charlotte

Next Date: Fri, Oct 9th at 6:00PM & other times

Charlotte Cooking Class: Chocolate Truffles From Scratch

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Chocolate Truffles From Scratch

Craft rich chocolate truffles in this cooking class with Chef Tiore. In this cooking class, you will learn the fundamentals of chocolate making while creating truffles from scratch with easy-to-follow techniques. You will mix silky ganache, shape each truffle by hand and finish every piece with delicious coatings for...

Charlotte (Plaza Midwood)

Next Date: Fri, Oct 9th at 7:00PM & other times

Charlotte Cooking Class: Fold Dumplings Like a Pro

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CHEF'S PLACE OR YOURS

Fold Dumplings Like a Pro

Make, fold and feast on handmade dumplings from scratch in this cooking class. In this cooking class, you’ll roll up your sleeves and finally learn how dumplings go from “intimidating” to “I can make these anytime.” Chef Shaun will guide you through mixing a juicy pork filling with Napa...

Charlotte (Dixie-Berryhill)

Next Date: Sun, Oct 11th at 12:00PM & other times

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Charlotte Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Culinary Showcase

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Hibachi Culinary Showcase

Hibachi Catering

Delight in the traditions of Japanese hibachi cooking. Embark on a mouthwatering private chef meal featuring the tantalizing flavors of hibachi cuisine. Led by an esteemed Chef QQ, immerse yourself in a culinary journey filled with masterful meals. With the hibachi grill as the centerpiece, choose from a wide...

Chef QQ or Local Hibachi Chef

Downtown Charlotte

Next Date: Thu, Oct 8th & other times

Charlotte Private Chef Meal: A Taste of Spain

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

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A Taste of Spain

Private Chef Meal

Discover the warmth and vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine in this relaxed private chef meal. Chef Brandi brings the bold, sun-soaked flavors of Spain to your private chef meal with a comforting menu designed for a relaxed evening at home. Begin with roasted asparagus served with smoky romesco, bringing...

Downtown Charlotte

Next Date: Thu, Oct 8th & other times

Charlotte Private Chef Meal: French Coastal Cuisine

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

French Coastal Cuisine

Private Chef Meal

Celebrate fresh seafood and seasonal citrus with elegant French coastal flavors. Bring the elegance of a seaside villa to your dining room with this private chef meal celebrating clarity and freshness. This menu focuses on the delicate textures of premium seafood and the bright acidity of seasonal citrus,...

Downtown Charlotte

Next Date: Fri, Oct 23rd & other times

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

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CHEF'S PLACE OR YOURS

Great for Groups of 10-25

The Ultimate Taco Battle - Charlotte

Team Building Activity

Compete, create and feast in Charlotte’s ultimate taco-making team challenge. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled taco-making team showdown in Charlotte! This high-energy team-building competition brings out everyone’s creative side as you mix, season and build the most impressive tacos of the day. A...

Chef Tiore or Local Chef

Next Date: Tue, Oct 20th at 12:00PM & other times

Charlotte Team Cooking Class: From Flour to Fettuccine Together

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Great for Groups of 6-26

From Flour to Fettuccine Together

Team Building Activity

A hands-on pasta-making challenge that brings teams together over fresh fettuccine and Alfredo sauce. In this team building cooking class, your group will dive into the delightful world of handmade pasta while connecting over a fun, hands-on culinary challenge. Guided by Chef Shaun every step of the way, your team...

Downtown Charlotte

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

Charlotte Team Cooking Class: Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Charlotte

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CHEF'S PLACE OR YOURS

Great for Groups of 10-25

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Charlotte

Team Building Activity

Fold, pleat and battle your way through Charlotte's ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Charlotte! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge. Fold, pinch, pleat and...

Chef Tiore or Local Chef

Next Date: Tue, Oct 20th at 12:00PM & other times

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Online Italian Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Italian Risotto and Gelato

Online Italian Cooking Class

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...

Next Date: Wed, Oct 7th, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times

Online Couples Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic

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Making Macaron Magic

Online Couples Cooking Class

Try your hand at turning out a chic and delicious French favorite dessert. Dazzle your friends with the homemade macarons you'll create in this interactive online cooking class. Chef Stacey provides everything you need to conjure up a collection of salted caramel chocolate macarons with all the charm and flair of a...

Next Date: Thu, Oct 8th, 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET & other times

Online Couples Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Health-Boosting Mocktails

Online Couples Cooking Class

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

Chef Angela-Michelle

Next Date: Thu, Oct 8th, 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET & other times

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Lavonda THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Charlotte Cooking Class: Pasta From Scratch

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Pasta From Scratch

Master pasta-making from scratch with a fresh marinara sauce in this pasta-making class. Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of pasta-making in this hands-on cooking class. Guided by a gourmet chef, you'll learn to mix, knead and shape egg pasta dough from scratch then cut it into ribbons of fettuccini. Dress...

Charlotte (Midtown)

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REVIEWS

Chef Lavonda's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef Lavonda received outside of Cozymeal

Shariah

03/13/25

I really enjoyed this class! Chef Lavonda is one of a kind and the food was delicious. 10/10 recommend!

03/13/25