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Baking has always been a passion of mine – Since I was a child I’ve always wanted to challenge myself in the culinary world. I believe there is something very special about cooking & baking from scratch, using one’s own hands and wholesome ingredients. I attended culinary school in Sonoma County and earned degrees in Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management as well as Baking & Pastry. I’ve worked with several catering companies, local restaurants and a gluten-free bakery.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Rustic Bread Baking Basics

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Curated Thanksgiving Feast

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Get a taste of scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites crafted by a five-star chef. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast made from scratch during a private chef meal with Chef Karen, who is excited to guide you through a flavorful holiday menu. Leave all the cooking up to a professional and simply enjoy the wholesome spirit of...

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

$99 each

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Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District

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Exploring the Mission District

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Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. This San Francisco food tour uncovers the Mission District through the flavors that define its everyday life and evolving identity. Shaped by waves of immigration and now known as the city’s Latino cultural heart, the...

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Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour

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Mission District Culinary Tour

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Add a culinary twist to your next group outing. Discover trendy restaurants, classic Latin cuisine and more on this food tour. You'll join an expert guide who puts a spark of interest into the tour with local lore and historical tales. Check out landmarks, murals, statues and attractions and meet bartenders,...

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North Beach Gems

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

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Online Cooking Class: Hawaiian-Style Luau Party

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Chef Vanessa's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

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Melissa

01/26/16

Chef Vanessa's class was so much fun! Her chocolate hazelnut gelato is so delicious, and the perfect ending to any good meal. Chef Vanessa was very kind and patient, answered all of our questions and was extremely helpful. Her personality is very welcoming and bright. I look forward to taking another dessert and baking class with Chef Vanessa!

01/26/16

Chef Vanessa

Rustic Bread Baking Basics

The Mastery of Spanish Fare

Flavors of Beijing

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Exploring the Mission District

Mission District Culinary Tour

North Beach Gems

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Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Hawaiian-Style Luau Party

Dark Chocolate Workshop