San Diego (University Heights)
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Chef Paulo

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Chef Paulo
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
3 Reviews
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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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paulo

San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Authentic Brazilian Feast 6 slide
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Authentic Brazilian Feast

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Recreate authentic Brazilian dishes with Chef Paulo. A vibrant Brazilian cooking class awaits with esteemed Chef Paulo, who specializes in bold flavors and feel-good food. This inviting session will showcase the best of Brazil’s rich culinary roots and comforting cooking techniques. You’ll start by mixing and...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Feb 15th at 6:00PM & other times
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San Diego Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi for All San Diego Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi for All 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi for All 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi for All 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi for All 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi for All 6 slide
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Vegan Sushi for All

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn the ins and outs of crafting delicious vegan sushi. Sushi gets a fresh vegan makeover in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Paulo. During the sushi making session, you’ll craft plant-based sushi using thoughtful techniques, from rolling to plating your fish-free work of art. Chef Paulo will teach you how...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Feb 15th at 6:00PM & other times
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San Diego Cooking Class: Beginner-Friendly Sushi San Diego Cooking Class: Beginner-Friendly Sushi 2 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Beginner-Friendly Sushi 3 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Beginner-Friendly Sushi 4 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Beginner-Friendly Sushi 5 slide San Diego Cooking Class: Beginner-Friendly Sushi 6 slide
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Beginner-Friendly Sushi

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Become an expert at making delicious sushi with Chef Paulo, no experience required. Perfect for first-timers, this beginner-friendly sushi cooking class breaks down the fundamentals in a relaxed, hands-on setting. With clear guidance from Chef Paulo, you’ll build confidence while learning how to roll sushi from...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Feb 15th at 6:00PM & other times
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Paulo

San Diego Private Chef Meal: Elevated Vegan Italian Fare San Diego Private Chef Meal: Elevated Vegan Italian Fare 2 slide
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Elevated Vegan Italian Fare

$79 each
Private Chef Meal
$79
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...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sun, Feb 15th & other times
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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Brazilian Banquet San Diego Private Chef Meal: Brazilian Banquet 2 slide
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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...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sat, Mar 7th
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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Sushi Supreme San Diego Private Chef Meal: Sushi Supreme 2 slide
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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...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sat, Mar 7th
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San Diego Private Chef Meal: Vegan Sushi Spectacular San Diego Private Chef Meal: Vegan Sushi Spectacular 2 slide
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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...
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Chef Paulo
5.0
3 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Sat, Mar 7th
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Chef Paulo's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Paulo

Ellie Y.

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!
Vegan Sushi for All Review Photo from Cooking Class in San Diego
Vegan Sushi for All Review Photo from Cooking Class in San Diego 4
01/11/26

Reviews Chef Paulo received outside of Cozymeal

Jenna A.

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

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.
12/28/25
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