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Along with accolades from The New York Times and The SF Chronicle, Chef Michael brings over 20 years of culinary experience to the table in his revelatory cooking classes. Chef Michael’s resume includes a number of local destinations such as Bacar, Waterbar, Eccolo, and Sous Buerre. His fine arts degree from the University of Minnesota has no doubt helped him in finding immeasurable success while turning everything from pop-up companies to creative recipes into masterpieces.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Perfecting Sushi Rolls

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Savoring Little Italy's Classics at Home

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Savoring Little Italy's Classics at Home

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

This Italian feast includes a curated menu of classics prepared and served by Chef Mordechai. Enjoy a private chef meal that takes you on an Italian culinary journey. Chef Mordechai will prepare a curated menu of divine dishes using the freshest ingredients and aromatic herbs. Start with arancini with Toma...

Next Date: Sun, May 25th & other times

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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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,...

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Chef Josh or Local Hibachi Chef

5.0

5 Reviews

Serving the Bay Area

Next Date: Mon, May 26th & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Signature Classic Creole Cuisine

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Signature Classic Creole Cuisine

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Enjoy a comforting meal with classic Creole flavors from the South. Discover authentic Creole cooking in this decadent private chef meal as Chef Karen takes you on a tour of traditional favorites. Begin with shrimp boil skewers with sausage and onions, and crispy buttermilk fried chicken glazed with local honey....

Next Date: Wed, May 28th & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

$95

Food Tour

$95

Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...

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5.0

25 Reviews

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Next Date: Sun, May 25th at 10:30AM & other times

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North Beach Gems

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Food Tour

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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...

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Next Date: Mon, May 26th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

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Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

$99

Food Tour

$99

Prepare to savor the unique flavors of San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building and Marketplace. Embark on a culinary adventure in this 90-minute food tour and discover one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks: The Ferry Building. Enjoy a diverse array of local delicacies and global fusion dishes. With Guide Lisa...

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5.0

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Authentic Flavors of India

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Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...

Next Date: Sun, May 25th at 11:30AM & other times

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

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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: Sun, May 25th at 12:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Epic Guac-Off

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Get to know your companions while making a fun and creative guacamole. Do something fun and different for team building activity and try our great guacamole challenge. Your hosts will provide all equipment in a pop-up kitchen equipped for 15 - 40 people. Put your guacamole-making skills to the test by working in...

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Online Cooking Class: Thai Favorites Made Vegan

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Thai Favorites Made Vegan

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Next Date: Sun, May 25th, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Sweet and Savory Afternoon Tea

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Create a unique, Indian-inspired afternoon tea in this interactive virtual class with Chef Radhika. While high tea is a typically fancy occasion filled with sweet and savory snacks, afternoon tea is its more casual counterpart. In this interactive online cooking class with Chef Radkiha, you will learn how to create an...

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Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic French Coastal Cuisine

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Classic French Coastal Cuisine

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Join Chef Michael on an unforgettable culinary journey to the alluring West Coast of France. In this hands-on class, you will work together with the instruction of Chef Michael to create a four-course masterpiece of a meal reminiscent of the picturesque French coastline. A salade niçoise will start the class,...

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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Ultimate French Breakfast

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The Ultimate French Breakfast

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Join Chef Michael in crafting the most important meal of the day — French style. In this hands on class, Chef Michael will go over some basic French techniques and recipes necessary to whip up a breakfast of champions. Learn how to make choux from scratch for the savory gougères as well as the process of making...

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Basic Sausage Making

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Basic Sausage Making

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Chef Michael instructs on the basic tools, skills, and techniques to make sausage at home. In this hands-on class, you will learn the science of sausage making and work together with the instruction of Chef Michael to make sausages from scratch. You will showcase your creations in the form of a four-course meal that...

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Oyster Shucking 101

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Oyster Shucking 101

$100

Cooking Class

$100

The world of fresh shellfish can be your oyster once you've learned proper shucking skills. In this hands-on class, Chef Michael will instruct on the proper procedure of shucking an oyster. But he doesn't stop there. Embark on a shellfish extravaganza as you also learn how to perfectly poach shrimp and how to make...

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Chef Michael's Overall Rating

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Anna

03/21/18

I had a great time at Chef's Michael cooking class. He’s very talented and his food is super delicious. If you’re a meat lover, then his Sausage making class is a must try for you! You’ll have a lot of fun and will definitely learn some cool new techniques.

03/21/18

Chef Michael

Perfecting Sushi Rolls

Refreshing Springtime Romance - Date Night

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Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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North Beach Gems

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Classic French Coastal Cuisine

The Ultimate French Breakfast

Basic Sausage Making

Oyster Shucking 101