Columbus, OH (Shepard)
5.0
(9 reviews)

Chef Shawnie

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Chef Shawnie
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9 Reviews
Chef Shawnie is a culinary instructor and food writer who brings global flavors and cultural inspiration into every cooking class. As a resident chef leading culinary programs in Columbus, she specializes in travel-inspired cuisine rooted in her experience living and working across Europe. Chef Shawnie’s engaging and approachable teaching style helps guests build confidence in the kitchen while exploring the connection between food culture and tradition.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2026
schooling
  • Carnegie Mellom University, Pittsburgh, PA
  • The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • University of Edinburgh, Scotland
certifications
  • B.A. Art History and minor in French / M.A. History of Art and Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • Post graduate research fellowship - Medieval Architectural History
  • 250+ cooking classes around the world, from the US, Mexico and Caribbean to Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia, and Turkey.
awards
  • Culinary Instructor & Program Designer with 18+ years of teaching hands-on cooking classes and culinary travel seminars for audiences from small groups to 500+ participants.
  • Food and Travel Writer for national and international magazines
  • Board Member - Columbus State's Hospitality Advisory Committee and Slow Food Columbus
publications
  • Published author and seasoned food and travel writer for books, magazines, and digital platforms. Articles and recipes published in Edible Communities magazines (Columbus, Cape Cod, Boston, Cincy)
  • Insiders Guide to Columbus: Covering wining and dining, restaurants, innovarive chefs, food scene.
  • Original recipes For Wanderlust Tours culinary travel company - website, newsletters, and guided tours since 2008
appearances
  • Regular cooking segment on Good Day Columbus - WSYX ABC 6 for 2 years
  • Occasional cooking appearances on all three of the local Columbus new channels and NPR.
philosophy
  • “#FoodIsLove #EatTheRainbow #EatRealFood”
  • “As a Food Educator and Writer: What I love about writing and cooking is the same: transforming disparate words or ingredients into a single, satisfying whole. Both crafts are artistic and subjective; outcomes and reactions will vary. Yet, whether it's a meal assembled from random components or book born from scattered words, the act of creation matters. In my world, writing and cooking feed each other, each informing and fueling the other.”
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Cooking Classes
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COOKING CLASSES WITH Chef Shawnie

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Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Essence of Thailand
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5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Essence of Thailand

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Spanish Creations
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Spanish Creations

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Indian Cuisine From Scratch
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Indian Cuisine From Scratch

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 12 guests
  • 5-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Three Ways
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Fresh Pasta Three Ways

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 5-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: French Countryside Brunch
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $119/person

French Countryside Brunch

  • Sat, Oct 24 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Hearty Soups and Stews
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $95/person

Hearty Soups and Stews

  • Request a date
  • 1 to 2 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH

GROUP COOKING CLASSES WITH Chef Shawnie

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Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Essence of Thailand
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Essence of Thailand

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Spanish Creations
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Spanish Creations

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Indian Cuisine From Scratch
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Indian Cuisine From Scratch

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 12 guests
  • 5-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Three Ways
Chef Shawnie Shot
Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Fresh Pasta Three Ways

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 5-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: French Countryside Brunch
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $119/person

French Countryside Brunch

  • Sat, Oct 24 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal Date night favorite
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH

BEGINNER COOKING CLASSES WITH Chef Shawnie

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Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Essence of Thailand
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Essence of Thailand

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Three Ways
Chef Shawnie Shot
Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Fresh Pasta Three Ways

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 5-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Hearty Soups and Stews
Chef Shawnie Shot
Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $95/person

Hearty Soups and Stews

  • Request a date
  • 1 to 2 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH

COUPLES CLASSES WITH Chef Shawnie

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Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Essence of Thailand
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Essence of Thailand

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Spanish Creations
Chef Shawnie Shot
Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $129/person

Spanish Creations

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 3-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta Three Ways
Chef Shawnie Shot
Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $105/person

Fresh Pasta Three Ways

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 12:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 5-course meal Great for groups
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Cooking Class: Hearty Soups and Stews
Chef Shawnie Shot
Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
COOKING CLASS $95/person

Hearty Soups and Stews

  • Request a date
  • 1 to 2 guests
  • 4-course meal Beginner friendly
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH

PRIVATE CHEF MEALS WITH Chef Shawnie

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Columbus, OH Private Chef Meal: La Dolce Vita: A Tuscan Chef's Table
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE $119/person

La Dolce Vita: A Tuscan Chef's Table

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Private Chef Meal: Passion on a Plate: A Spanish Feast
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE $119/person

Passion on a Plate: A Spanish Feast

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 3-course meal
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Private Chef Meal: Deeply Indian Fare
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE $119/person

Deeply Indian Fare

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 15 guests
  • 5-course meal
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Private Chef Meal: A Rustic Italian Dinner
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE $129/person

A Rustic Italian Dinner

  • Sun, Sep 20 • 6:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Private Chef Meal: Fragrant Thai Fare
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE $99/person

Fragrant Thai Fare

  • Fri, Sep 25 • 5:00 PM +More Dates
  • 2 to 10 guests
  • 4-course meal
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH Private Chef Meal: Classic French Culinary Journey
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Chef Shawnie
5.0 (9)
PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE $109/person

Classic French Culinary Journey

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  • 2 to 6 guests
  • 4-course meal
  • Travelling to guests in Columbus, OH
Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2026
schooling
  • Carnegie Mellom University, Pittsburgh, PA
  • The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • University of Edinburgh, Scotland
certifications
  • B.A. Art History and minor in French / M.A. History of Art and Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • Post graduate research fellowship - Medieval Architectural History
  • 250+ cooking classes around the world, from the US, Mexico and Caribbean to Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia, and Turkey.
awards
  • Culinary Instructor & Program Designer with 18+ years of teaching hands-on cooking classes and culinary travel seminars for audiences from small groups to 500+ participants.
  • Food and Travel Writer for national and international magazines
  • Board Member - Columbus State's Hospitality Advisory Committee and Slow Food Columbus
publications
  • Published author and seasoned food and travel writer for books, magazines, and digital platforms. Articles and recipes published in Edible Communities magazines (Columbus, Cape Cod, Boston, Cincy)
  • Insiders Guide to Columbus: Covering wining and dining, restaurants, innovarive chefs, food scene.
  • Original recipes For Wanderlust Tours culinary travel company - website, newsletters, and guided tours since 2008
appearances
  • Regular cooking segment on Good Day Columbus - WSYX ABC 6 for 2 years
  • Occasional cooking appearances on all three of the local Columbus new channels and NPR.
philosophy
  • “#FoodIsLove #EatTheRainbow #EatRealFood”
  • “As a Food Educator and Writer: What I love about writing and cooking is the same: transforming disparate words or ingredients into a single, satisfying whole. Both crafts are artistic and subjective; outcomes and reactions will vary. Yet, whether it's a meal assembled from random components or book born from scattered words, the act of creation matters. In my world, writing and cooking feed each other, each informing and fueling the other.”

Online Cooking Classes WITH Chef Shawnie

Perfect Spanish Paella
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Chef Shawnie
5.0
(9)
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Perfect Spanish Paella
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Cape Cod Classics: Clam Chowder & Portuguese Mussels
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Chef Shawnie
5.0
(9)
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Cape Cod Classics: Clam Chowder & Portuguese Mussels
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Art of Thai Kitchen: Tom Yum and Panang Curry
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Chef Shawnie
5.0
(9)
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Art of Thai Kitchen: Tom Yum and Panang Curry
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The Korean Table: Bibimbap and Banchan
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Chef Shawnie
5.0
(9)
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
The Korean Table: Bibimbap and Banchan
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Craft Moroccan Ras el Hanout Meatballs
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Chef Shawnie
5.0
(9)
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Craft Moroccan Ras el Hanout Meatballs
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH CHEF SHAWNIE IN COLUMBUS, OH

Phil Phil

Whether preparing for a party, special occasion, or a family dinner, Shawnie always ensures a memorable, mouth-watering experience with fresh, culinary takes on virtually any type of cuisine, whether it's regional, international, farm-to-table, or for special dietary requirements. The presentation is flawless, and she makes everything look so easy! I'm getting hungry just writing this review!

Nick K Nick K

I’ve had the pleasure of taking several of Chef Shawnie’s cooking classes—both in-home and in group settings—and every single experience has been exceptional. Shawnie brings an energy to the kitchen that is absolutely contagious. She’s vibrant, welcoming, and an expert communicator who has a gift for making everyone feel comfortable, no matter their skill level. Her depth of culinary knowledge is remarkable. She has traveled the world studying techniques and flavors from a wide range of cultures, and she brings that global perspective into every class she teaches. You can feel her passion for food and learning in the way she explains each step, each ingredient, and each method with patience and clarity. What truly sets Chef Shawnie apart is her ability to create an environment that is both educational and incredibly fun. Her classes are lively, engaging, and full of laughter. You walk away not only with new skills and recipes, but with a genuine sense of accomplishment and joy. I highly recommend Chef Shawnie to anyone looking to elevate their cooking, explore new cuisines, or simply enjoy a memorable culinary experience. She is a true professional and an absolute delight to learn from.

Justin Justin

Shawnie is an outstanding teacher and chef! I have attended several of her classes and enjoyed every single one. She brings a combination of experience and approachability to cooking. At the end of each of her classes I felt that I had new skills afterwards and was excited about not only the meal we prepared but the techniques we learned. I especially appreciated her organization and follow-up, which allowed us to focus on cooking and learning without distraction. Definitely don't miss out on any future classes with her, you won't regret it!

Meredith Meredith

I have had the opportunity to enjoy Shawnie’s delicious meals on several occasions. She customized menus that satisfied my vegetarian requirements and my husband‘s tree nut allergy. The meals were crafted with amazing flavor and exceptional presentation. Don’t ever miss dessert … her pastry skills are out of this world. I have also had a chance to take cooking classes with the Chef. I witnessed her being encouraging and patient with people newer to cooking while being able to clearly articulate flavor profiles and techniques to those with more advanced skills. She has given me new skills that I am able to use in my kitchen with my family. I highly recommend Chef Shawnie and look forward to my next opportunity to enjoy her talents.

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