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With more than 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Paulo brings culinary creativity, team leadership and kitchen organization skills to the table. He has extensive experience as an executive sous chef, a restaurant manager, a bartender and a general manager. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with intermediate Spanish skills, he infuses a variety of flavors, fragrances and textures into his recipes, which span the globe from Brazil and Australia to Tucson and San Diego.

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San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Paulo

San Diego Private Chef Meal: Elevated Vegan Italian Fare

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Elevated Vegan Italian Fare

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

An intimate, refined vegan menu prepared exclusively for you. In this private chef meal, explore an elevated plant-based feast prepared for you and your guests by top-rated Chef Paulo. The chef comes to your home prepared with all the ingredients and takes care of preparation, service and cleanup. The...

Serving the San Diego area

Next Date: Fri, Apr 3rd & other times

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Brazilian Banquet

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Brazilian Banquet

$89 each

Private Chef Meal

$89

The bounty of Brazil comes to your home dining room. The spirit of Brazilian cuisine meets you at the dinner table in a private chef meal like no other. You and your favorite foodie friends are in great hands with Chef Paulo in the kitchen. Dig in to vibrant traditional dishes from the country, beloved...

Serving the San Diego area

Next Date: Fri, Apr 3rd & other times

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Sushi Supreme

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Sushi Supreme

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Share a chef-prepared sushi meal with friends and family. A one-of-a-kind sushi meal prepared by Chef Paulo is your ticket to home gourmet dining and an unforgettable private chef meal. Enjoy a selection of sushi specialties prepared for your pleasure. Gourmet miso soup made from scratch opens your meal with...

Serving the San Diego area

Next Date: Fri, Apr 3rd & other times

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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Vegan Sushi Spectacular

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Vegan Sushi Spectacular

$79 each

Private Chef Meal

$79

Plant-based sushi selections make this in-home dinner a remarkable meal. Chef Paulo customizes a sushi feast for vegan diners in this exciting private chef meal. Discover how removing fish from the equation allows room for creativity and expands the flavor factor. Your dinner begins with a crisp cucumber...

Serving the San Diego area

Next Date: Fri, Apr 3rd & other times

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REVIEWS

Chef Paulo's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Paulo

Michael

02/22/26

Great sushi class. Nice guy teaching a difficult subject.

02/22/26

Ben

02/21/26

We took the sushi class and learned how to do three types of rolls and hand rolls. Chef Paulo was super knowledgeable and approachable. It was a really fun experience learning how to cook the rice, cut the fish and other fillings, and learn how to roll them. We are all beginners and he helped make sure all of us were able to complete all of our rolls. I would absolutely recommend the class and chef Paulo personally

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02/21/26

Soy

02/17/26

We had the very amazing time with Paulo for the cooking class. All the dishes we cooked were absolutely delicious and he was so knowledgeable and provided many helpful tips for the future. Paulo, thank you for sharing your expertise and enthusiasm for cooking with fresh local ingredients. I look forward to the next class.

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02/17/26

Ellie

01/11/26

Chef Paulo was awesome!! He was spot on in teaching us the basic of sushi making so we can make a variety of sushi rolls in the future. And we got a bonus of learning to make a hand roll. He was also very flexible and responsive in working with us on the menu/fish options. 10 stars would highly recommend and do it again!

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01/11/26

Reviews Chef Paulo received outside of Cozymeal

Jenna A.

01/29/26

Cooking with Paulo is hands down one of my favorite experiences to repeat. I’ve taken his sushi class a few times now, with adults, and even with kids, and it never disappoints. He is patient, knowledgeable, and so good at breaking things down in a way that feels simple and doable. I’ve learned a wide variety of rolls, the food is incredible, and the whole experience is fun, informative, and interactive. It’s the perfect mix of learning and enjoyment, and I always walk away feeling confident (and very full!).

01/29/26

Nathalie

12/28/25

Chef Paulo has excellent expertise in tropical Brazilian cuisine and a world of experience in other gastronomies, having lived in Australia and San Diego. In all those places, he accumulated 15 years of experience and excelled at honing his skills and is always excited to share his craft with new and repeat guests.

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Chef Paulo

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paulo

Authentic Brazilian Feast

Vegan Sushi for All

Beginner-Friendly Sushi

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Paulo

Elevated Vegan Italian Fare

Brazilian Banquet

Sushi Supreme

Vegan Sushi Spectacular