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Chef JD is a seasoned chef with background working in well-known local restaurants like Preston Hollow Grill and Neighborhood Services. Years of experience, combined with a degree in culinary arts from The Culinary Institute of America, have created a platform for an array of his innovative menus to stand upon. Chef JD’s classes concentrate on using these menus to teach mastery of basic cooking skills and advanced techniques in a fun and approachable environment.

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Chef JD welcomes your team in from the cold to celebrate seasonal flavors and ingredients. Cozy up in Chef JD's venue in this hands-on team building class. Utilizing a menu that celebrates seasonal flavors, you and your team will learn how to prepare provisions to survive any blustery winter evening. You will work...

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Chef JD welcomes you to a coveted place at the table of classic French gastronomy. French cuisine is about combining the right ingredients with well-mastered techniques, creating a fusion of simplicity and complexity. More than that, this is an immersive experience that lets you enjoy the pleasures of good company and...

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Learn how to hand craft artisan raviolis and more in this workshop with Chef JD Crafting ravioli from scratch is an impressive feat. Chef JD teaches you how to master the trade of ravioli making, beginning with homemade dough and a filling that provides an explosion of unexpected flavor. Once you’ve molded a...

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Surprise your guests—and yourself—when you master awe-inspiring homemade Italian techniques with Chef JD. Tackle the basics of homemade Italian techniques that many home cooks shy away from with Chef JD. Participate in hand-making everything on the three-course menu and learn all the practices and procedures...

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Learn how to make some of the most traditional and delicious dishes from Latin America. In this hands-on class, join Chef JD in exploring all of the glorious cuisine Latin America has to offer. He will teach you the skills and techniques needed to create a three-course menu of traditional Latin American dishes. You...

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Get creative in the kitchen with the inspiration of exotic Asian flavors and Chef JD. In this hands-on class, Chef JD will teach you how to replicate some traditional Asian dishes as well as prepare new dishes that use a fusion of cuisines to create new and delightful flavors. Asian cuisine covers a wide range of...

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Get jazzy in this class while cooking and enjoying a Louisiana meal with Chef JD. In this hands-on class, join Chef JD as you take your taste buds on a journey to New Orleans. Chef JD's three-course menu will feature some of your favorite dishes and maybe even new ones you've never tried. You will begin by making...

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Chef JD's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 26 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef JD

Jackie

06/21/18

We did the French cuisine cooking class and the team loved it and the food was great. Very enjoyable!

06/21/18

Carrie

05/27/18

Chef JD was fantastic. He was charismatic, made everyone feel welcome, and did a truly incredible job at explaining some of the techniques and concepts in cooking. Will do repeat.

05/27/18

LaMarcus

05/15/18

We had a great time and we look forward to cooking with JD again. Thank you for an amazing night JD!!!

05/15/18

Kyla

10/11/17

Chef JD is very personable and possesses ample teaching knowledge for experienced and aspiring chefs. His presentation and organization throughout the class impressed me and I look forward to recreating the meal at home.

10/11/17

Reviews Chef JD received outside of Cozymeal

Jessica

11/11/17

My husband I did the Italian cooking class and it was amazing last night. We had a blast learning how to make our own pasta and bolognese sauce. The chef did a great job having everything set up and made the cooking process easy and fun. I would recommend this to any couple looking for a fun date night. We look forward to attending another one of cooking classes in the near future.

11/11/17

Danielle

10/28/17

My boyfriend and I LOVED the recent brunch-themed class we took at Salt & Pepper. The classes are very hands-on and we learned a lot about technique too (like how to perfectly poach an egg!). JD manages to be in three or four places at once, answering questions, taste-testing and noting different food preferences (I wanted my eggs benedict over hard). We'll definitely be back and love being able to support this small business. Don't forget to BYOB!

10/28/17

Chef JD

French Harvest Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon Flavors

Caribbean Island Vibes

Hibachi Dining Delights

Irresistible New Orleans Feast

Sweet Italian Getaway

Sip and Savor Deep Ellum Dallas

Tejano Trails, the True Flavors of Texas

Explore Dallas' Culinary Scene

Fruit & Vegetable Carving in Dallas

Build a Japanese Hibachi Feast Together

Mystery Basket Showdown

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

Italian Risotto and Gelato

The Art of Cookie Dough

Team Building Activities WITH Chef JD THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Fun with French Food

Keep Calm and Eat Italian Food

Warming Winter Feast

Cooking Classes WITH Chef JD THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Classic French Bistro Cookery

Ravioli Workshop

Homemade Italian 101

Latin American Cuisine

Fun with Asian Flavors

Night in New Orleans