Verified chef

118 Reviews

Chef David draws upon his vast culinary experience to offer unique, engaging classes for those looking to expand their cooking expertise. Most recently an executive chef, Chef David has worked at Michelin-starred and James Beard award-winning restaurants across the U.S. He knows first and foremost that cooking should be fun and enjoyable. Join him for entertaining classes that are anything but traditional!

Share this chef with friends and contacts

Chef David is not currently offering any experiences

Here are other Cooking Classes in Bay Area

Bay Area Cooking Class: Premium French Pastries

Bay Area Cooking Class: Premium French Pastries 2 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Premium French Pastries 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Premium French Pastries 4 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Premium French Pastries 5 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Premium French Pastries 6 slide

CHEF’S PLACE

Valentine's Favorite

Here are other Private Chefs Meals in Bay Area

Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza 2 slide

Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza 3 slide

Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza 4 slide

Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza 5 slide

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each

Hibachi Catering

$60

Explore the delights of Japanese hibachi grilling with a personalized touch for your special event. This private chef meal brings the art of hibachi cooking right to your home. Led by Chef Josh, your group will be treated to an interactive culinary experience as he expertly prepares your choice of strip steak,...

Verified Chef

Chef Josh or Local Hibachi Chef

4.8

9 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th & other times

More dates >

Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast 2 slide

Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast 3 slide

Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast 4 slide

Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast 5 slide

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Enjoy a chef-crafted Thanksgiving spread, ready to savor with your family at home. Chef Esh-Marie’s Thanksgiving drop-off menu captures the flavors of the season with dishes crafted to perfection. Each course brings a touch of comfort and luxury to your holiday table, allowing you to relax and enjoy. This...

Next Date: Sat, Feb 14th & other times

More dates >

Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Curated Thanksgiving Feast

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

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...

Next Date: Tue, Feb 17th & other times

More dates >

See All

Here are other Food Tours in Bay Area

Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District

Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District 2 slide

Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District 3 slide

Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District 4 slide

Exploring the Mission District

$79

Food Tour

$79

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...

Verified Guide

Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

16 Reviews

San Francisco (Mission District)

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th at 11:00AM & other times

More dates >

Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour

Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour 2 slide

Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour 3 slide

Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour 4 slide

Mission District Culinary Tour

$115

Food Tour

$115

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,...

Verified Guide

Guide Avital or Local Guide

5.0

5 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th at 6:00PM & other times

More dates >

Bay Area Food Tour: North Beach Gems 2 slide

Bay Area Food Tour: North Beach Gems 3 slide

Bay Area Food Tour: North Beach Gems 4 slide

North Beach Gems

$75

Food Tour

$75

Sample Italian food, meet locals and more while discovering San Francisco's vibrant North Beach district. In this food-focused walking tour, Guide Blandina will introduce you to the exciting and historic North Beach neighborhood nestled in the city of San Francisco. As you meander through the streets, Blandina will...

San Francisco (North Beach)

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th at 11:00PM & other times

More dates >

See All

Here are other Team Building Activities in Bay Area

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge 2 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Creative Cooking Challenge 6 slide

CHEF’S PLACE

Great for Groups of 10-20

Creative Cooking Challenge

$149

Team Building Activity

$149

Assemble your team and get ready to bring the heat for a thrilling cooking challenge. Challenge your crew to an exciting team building cooking class with an expert chef where everyone will break into smaller teams to put their culinary skills to the ultimate test in an Iron Chef-inspired cooking competition. Begin...

Verified Chef

Chef Roddy or Resident Chef

4.4

40 Reviews

Campbell

Next Date: Thu, Feb 12th at 6:00PM & other times

More dates >

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques 2 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques 6 slide

CHEF’S PLACE

Great for Groups of 20-40

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

$169

Team Building Activity

$169

Build team relationships while crafting an Italian-style meal with world-class gourmet, Chef Lorenzo. Foster a collaborative and fun team environment with this pasta-making team building class featuring rich Italian favorites, including homemade gnocchi pasta. First, mix up a creamy cheese fondue for dipping crispy...

San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th at 6:00PM & other times

More dates >

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 2 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast 6 slide

CHEF’S PLACE

Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145

Team Building Activity

$145

Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...

Next Date: Sat, Feb 14th at 12:00PM & other times

More dates >

See All

Here are other Online Experiences Activities

Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch

Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 2 slide

Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 3 slide

Online Cooking Class: Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch 4 slide

Valentine's Favorite

Fully Interactive

Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Get ready to learn how to prepare a traditional Italian pappardelle bolognese right at home. During this virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle, you will learn how to make fresh pappardelle pasta (without a pasta machine!) completely from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen. You will also learn how to...

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

More dates >

Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic

Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic 2 slide

Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic 3 slide

Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic 4 slide

Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic 5 slide

Online Cooking Class: Making Macaron Magic 6 slide

Valentine's Favorite

Fully Interactive

Making Macaron Magic

$49/Person

Online Cooking Class

$49/Person

Try your hand at turning out a chic and delicious French favorite dessert. Dazzle your friends with the homemade macarons you'll create in this interactive online cooking class. Chef Stacey provides everything you need to conjure up a collection of salted caramel chocolate macarons with all the charm and flair of a...

Next Date: Fri, Feb 13th, 7:00pm PT/10:00pm ET & other times

More dates >

Online Cooking Class: Seafood Paella From Scratch

Online Cooking Class: Seafood Paella From Scratch 2 slide

Online Cooking Class: Seafood Paella From Scratch 3 slide

Online Cooking Class: Seafood Paella From Scratch 4 slide

Online Cooking Class: Seafood Paella From Scratch 5 slide

Valentine's Favorite

Cooking Class + Mixology

Seafood Paella From Scratch

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Learn how to make seafood paella from scratch while you sip a refreshing blackberry-peach sangria. In this seafood-centered online cooking class, you will learn how to prepare homemade authentic seafood paella, from prepping the clams, prawns and mussels, to cooking the perfect rice. But before you learn the finer...

Next Date: Sat, Feb 14th, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times

More dates >

See All

Cooking Classes WITH Chef David THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi 2 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi 4 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Fun and Creative Sushi

$99

Cooking Class

$99

Take your sushi experience to a new, entertaining level with Chef David. Chef David knows that cooking should be fun. Join him for a sushi class that is anything but traditional! Take your sushi knowledge up to a level that will make you grin. This class is great for both adults and kids, as it actively entertains...

Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfect Tapas 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfect Tapas 4 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfect Tapas 5 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Perfect Tapas

$99

Cooking Class

$99

Learn great recipes and how to best present your party food with Chef David. Chef David draws upon his vast culinary experience to offer a unique class for those looking to expand their expertise when it comes to hosting a party that centers around what everyone loves — food! Learn how to prepare perfect and...

Bay Area Cooking Class: A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch 4 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch 5 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Valentine's Favorite

A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch

$99

Cooking Class

$99

Join Chef David as you discover how to make a divine and lovely brunch Chef David's immense culinary expertise makes him prepared to show you how to put together a brunch that is sophisticated, beautiful, and absolutely decadent. Brunch is meant to be classy. Learn how to take classic breakfast dishes then turn...

Bay Area Cooking Class: An Enchanting Brunch for 2 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: An Enchanting Brunch for 2 4 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: An Enchanting Brunch for 2 5 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

An Enchanting Brunch for 2

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Make your brunch date one to remember in this hands-on couples class with Chef David. Chef David's immense culinary experience has prepared him to show you how to put together a beautiful brunch for two that is sophisticated and absolutely decadent. Brunch is meant to be equal parts classy and dreamy, making for an...

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi for 2 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi for 2 4 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Fun and Creative Sushi for 2 5 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Fun and Creative Sushi for 2

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Take sushi date night to a new level in this out-of-the-box class with Chef David. Chef David knows that cooking should be fun — and so should your date night! In this hands-on couples class, you will join Chef David for a sushi-making extravaganza that is anything but traditional. Get playful in the kitchen as...

Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfect Tapas for 2 3 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfect Tapas for 2 4 slide

Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfect Tapas for 2 5 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Perfect Tapas for 2

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Spend your date night enjoying an evening of traditional tapas hosted by Chef David. Chef David knows that tapas are quintessential to any romantic date night. Whether you want to savor the experience for yourselves or wish to expand your culinary expertise, Chef David promises an enjoyable evening in this unique...

Team Building Activities WITH Chef David THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Burger Party

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Burger Party 2 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Burger Party 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Burger Party 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Burger Party 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Burger Party 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Great for Groups of 8-14

The Ultimate Burger Party

$105

Team Building Activity

$105

Learn how to rule as the condiment king or queen of this ultimate burger bash. You're invited to the ultimate burger party hosted by Chef David in this incredibly fun and exciting hands-on class. The primary goal of this class is to learn how to prepare a melty, steamed burger that is unmatched by any popular burger...

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Spanish Tapa Favorites 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Spanish Tapa Favorites 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Spanish Tapa Favorites 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Spanish Tapa Favorites 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Great for Groups of 6-14

Spanish Tapa Favorites

$105

Team Building Activity

$105

Create tantalizing tapas with your team that will awe you with their beauty and flavors. Chef David draws upon his vast culinary experience to offer a hands-on team building class. You and your colleagues will work together while expanding your culinary expertise to learn how to host an unforgettable party that...

Bay Area Team Building Activity: French for Beginners 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: French for Beginners 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: French for Beginners 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: French for Beginners 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Great for Groups of 6-14

French for Beginners

$115

Team Building Activity

$115

Work together to prepare a three-course French feast in this hands-on team building class. Chef David introduces you and your team to a few fun French classics laced with an air of California sensibility. Chef David includes both local and seasonal produce in every dish so you and your colleagues can learn how to...

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Paella Experience 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Paella Experience 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Paella Experience 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: The Ultimate Paella Experience 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Great for Groups of 20-30

The Ultimate Paella Experience

$135

Team Building Activity

$135

Gather round a casuela de paella and learn how to build this quintessential Spanish dish! In this hands-on class, join Chef David for a team building experience that will build up your team and your culinary repertoire. Paella is the perfect balance of comfort and refinement, exotic yet familiar, and traditional...

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Cutthroat Cooking Competition 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Cutthroat Cooking Competition 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Cutthroat Cooking Competition 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Cutthroat Cooking Competition 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Great for Groups of 20-40

Cutthroat Cooking Competition

$150

Team Building Activity

$150

Join Chef David as he has prepared a friendly culinary competition for your team! In this hands-on team building class, Chef David — a winner of "Cutthroat Kitchen" on Food Network — will be your host as you enjoy a friendly culinary competition with your team. Get ready, because Chef David has prepared a...

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Italian Classics Revisited 3 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Italian Classics Revisited 4 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Italian Classics Revisited 5 slide

Bay Area Team Building Activity: Italian Classics Revisited 6 slide

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Great for Groups of 20-40

Italian Classics Revisited

$135

Team Building Activity

$135

Join Chef David in revisiting and revamping a few of Italy's most classically defining dishes. In this hands-on class with Chef David, you and your team will learn the skills and techniques to put a fresh and modern twist on three classic Italian dishes. You will begin with an Italian-inspired salad made with...

REVIEWS

Chef David's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 118 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef David

Vanessa

02/11/20

Chef David created a great environment for our group. He taught everyone some new kitchen tricks, and everyone thought the food tasted amazing. He was flexible when we needed to shorten the evening without sacrificing the quality of the experience.

02/11/20

Jesse

01/16/20

Super fun chef and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for a team building event.

01/16/20

Maricel

01/07/20

Cooking is never fun for me but Chef David made it fun! Simple, easy-to-follow recipes and it tasted delish!

01/07/20

Chef David

Premium French Pastries

Traditional Pork Dumpling Masterclass

The Mastery of Spanish Fare

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Exploring the Mission District

Mission District Culinary Tour

North Beach Gems

Creative Cooking Challenge

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch

Making Macaron Magic

Seafood Paella From Scratch

Cooking Classes WITH Chef David THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Fun and Creative Sushi

Perfect Tapas

A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch

An Enchanting Brunch for 2

Fun and Creative Sushi for 2

Perfect Tapas for 2

Team Building Activities WITH Chef David THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

The Ultimate Burger Party

Spanish Tapa Favorites

French for Beginners

The Ultimate Paella Experience

Cutthroat Cooking Competition

Italian Classics Revisited