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I owned my own deli and drop-off catering business for years. I have worked in high end Country Clubs, private schools and large corporations like Marriott and Sodexo. My food philosophy is food tastes best in its natural state and healthy food can be delicious. I am lucky to be able to express my artistic side in the creation of food and I am positive people can learn to eat well, happily.

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Traditional Bakery Treats - Family Fun

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$199 / 5 Courses

Savor luxury surf and turf inspired menu with a refined touch of five-star Chef Vasily. For a seasonal inspired twist on American fusion cuisine book an exclusive private chef meal. A five-star Chef Vasily will prepare a gourmet feast for you and your cherished ones to indulge in. Your culinary journey begins...

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Washington, D.C. Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: A Toast to Washington, D.C.

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Sip and savor the best bites and beverages as you explore the neighborhood of Georgetown. Elevate your Georgetown food tour with an upgraded drinks package featuring locally crafted kombucha, seasonal cocktails and refreshing local beer. This enhanced experience perfectly pairs history, flavor and signature D.C....

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Washington, D.C. Food Tour: A Taste of Washington, D.C.

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A Taste of Washington, D.C.

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Weekend Food Tour

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Online Pizza Making Class: Neapolitan-Style Pizza

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Washington, D.C. Cooking Class: Chicken and Sauces

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Chicken and Sauces

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Learn to make a chicken lunch and scrumptious sauces Chef Dave spent years in the hotel industry and clearly knows his way around the kitchen. Students in Chef Dave's comfortable kitchens work at individually-equipped stations and create 95% of all three courses. Only the freshest ingredients are used to create...

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Let executive Chef Dave show you how to make tender chicken with his signature sauce You and your partner will work side by side at individually-equipped stations while Chef Dave demonstrates cooking techniques with the help of overhead mirrors. You and your guest will be doing 95% of the cooking during this hands-on...

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Learn to make delicious vegetarian lasagne without pasta With more than 10 years as an executive Chef, Chef Dave has a vast array of culinary skills at his fingertips. But he is also a gifted teacher. Students will prepare a tasty ceasar salad, then create a zucchini lasagne with fresh herbs and aged Asagio...

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Learn to make this tasty Mexican classic with fresh steak Chef Dave runs a family operation that focuses on healthy food. This protein-packed burrito is made with lean steak and fresh ingredients. Students work at individually-equipped work stations as they grill and chop steak and create all components of this meal...

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Beef Burrito for 2

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Invite a guest to join you to learn to create this hearty Mexican menu You and your partner will be welcomed into Chef Dave's family operation and treated to a private class with this top executive Chef. Chef Dave will clearly demonstrate step-by-step as you and your guest follow along at individually-equipped cooking...

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Learn How to Broil

$89

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Chef Dave introduces guests to the art of broiling steak and vegetables in this course. Chef Dave brings 20 years of executive chef experience to this kitchen classroom experience. With a passion for healthy cooking that tastes delicious, he has created a class that is perfect for any home cook who would like to learn...

REVIEWS

Chef Dave's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Dave

Ann

04/19/17

We booked this cooking class in DC as a team building event for our team and couldn't have had a better time. Thank you Chef Dave for everything.

04/19/17

Gregory

03/15/17

Chef Dave was great! The recipes were delicious and he was very friendly and comfortable. Will definitely be taking his classes again!

03/15/17

Sam

07/24/16

Chef Dave really knows what he is doing and this comes to no surprise since, prior to offering cooking classes, he worked as an executive chef for around 20 years. He has prepared almost every dish, has his own creation of several dishes, and in my experience of having worked with many chefs, he is one of the most knowledgable in how to make good sauces. This was a fantastic cooking class with the highlight certainly being the sauce for the chicken.

07/24/16

Chef Dave

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Taste of New York - Date Night

Exquisite Land & Sea Feast

Classy Italian Spread

Normandy Coast Seafood

A Toast to Washington, D.C.

A Taste of Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.'s Top Gourmet Eats

Spanish Flavor Extravanganza

The Art of Yum Cha: An Oolong Tea & Dim Sum Experience

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Washington D.C.

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Spaghetti With Meatballs and Italian Wine

Neapolitan-Style Pizza

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Dave THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Chicken and Sauces

Chicken Saucing for 2

That's Not Lasagne

That's Not Lasagne for 2

The Big Beef Burrito

Beef Burrito for 2

Learn How to Broil