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Chef Mel, a former personal chef and caterer, specializes in creating healthy, natural and organic meals. She is passionate about educating others on how to cook and eat well, and has shared her zest for culinary instruction by teaching children's cooking classes and volunteering for cooking programs. Her culinary education arsenal boasts completion from the Natural Food Chef Program at the Nutrition Therapy Institute. Join Chef Mel for a fun and informative experience!

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Iconic Foodie Scene in Denver

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Taste your way through Denver’s top culinary landmarks on this exciting food tour. Discover the bold spirit of the Mile High City on a Denver food tour that blends frontier flavors with local history. Explore the heart of the historic Ballpark District and Lower Downtown (LoDo), where every bite tells a story of...

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Denver Cooking Class: Bright Backyard Party Fare

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Denver Cooking Class: Healthy Takeout Favorites

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Learn to recreate some of your favorite takeout meals using healthy, seasonal, and delicious ingredients. In this hands-on class, Chef Mel shows you how to take your favorite takeout dishes and give them a healthy makeover at home. Focusing on blending flavors from Thai and Chinese cuisines, you will learn the skills...

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Denver Cooking Class: A Twist on Greek Flavors

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Get creative with Chef Mel and experiment with traditional Greek ingredients in a non-traditional way. In this hands-on class, Chef Mel fosters fun and creativity in an unforgettably delicious culinary experience. While preparing a three-course Greek menu, you will be learn how to cook with authentic Greek ingredients...

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Learn how to make veggie burgers from scratch in this online cooking class with Chef Mel! Whether you're vegetarian or are looking for a meatless Monday meal, this virtual cooking class with Chef Mel is a great way to enhance your culinary skills. Learn how to make two types of veggie burgers from scratch using...

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Make a gourmet Mexican feast by hand at home in this online cooking class with Chef Mel. Mexican food is famous for its bright, bold flavors and fresh ingredients — and you don't need to board a plane to enjoy it! In this virtual cooking class with Chef Mel, you will learn how to create three authentic Mexican...

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Vegetarian Enchiladas

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Learn how to prepare crowd-pleasing Mexican fare that is both hearty and healthy. In this live virtual cooking class, Chef Mel will teach you how to make simple yet satisfying sweet potato and black bean enchiladas from scratch. Using easily sourced, plant-based ingredients, Chef Mel will guide you in stuffing,...

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$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Discover a healthy, vegetarian twist on Asian noodles in this live online class. Experience a fresh take on classic Asian-themed dishes in this interactive virtual cooking class with Chef Mel as she guides you in preparing two popular noodle dishes. First, you'll whip up a noodle stir fry loaded with colorful...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Seasonal American Comfort Food

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Seasonal American Comfort Food

$89

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy a menu of American comfort food with healthy, seasonal ingredients. During this private chef meal, Chef Mel will prepare a three-course menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients and healthy twists on a few classic American comfort-food favorites. Some of the dishes you can look forward to...

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Asian Inspired Tapas

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey through flavors found in many Asian cuisines. During this private chef meal, Chef Mel will prepare a five-course tapas-style meal inspired by a variety of Asian ingredients and flavor profiles. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include miso-glazed cod,...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Mediterranean Medley

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Gourmet Mediterranean Medley

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

Join Chef Mel for a gourmet taste of the Mediterranean during this private culinary experience. Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and bright, colorful flavor profiles as Chef Mel prepares four courses for you. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include collard...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Vegan Indian Fare

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Vegan Indian Fare

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

Enjoy healthier variations on traditional vegetarian Indian dishes without any of the dairy or gluten. During this private chef meal, Chef Mel will prepare a vegan Indian menu using fresh, bold, and exotic flavors, and plant-based ingredients. Over four courses, you'll enjoy rice paper-wrapped samosas served...

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REVIEWS

Chef Mel's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 33 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Mel

Kerstin

01/06/21

The class was great, both chef Mel and the tacos-salsa-sauce and the margaritas!

01/06/21

Mary

01/05/21

Chef Mel was excellent, however it was my first time using mangos, so I lost some time during the class. In future, I will ask for more info when using ingredients that I am not familiar with. The fish tacos, salsa and avocado cilantro sauce were delicious

01/05/21

Debbie

12/31/20

We had the best time with Chef Mel. We learned how to properly use our knives and made the most delicious tacos and margaritas.

12/31/20

Chef Mel

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Flavors of Puglia, Italy

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Iconic Foodie Scene in Denver

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Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

Serving the Spanish Summer

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Healthy Indian Vegetarian

Evolved Asian Fusion

Bright Backyard Party Fare

Healthy Takeout Favorites

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Wholesome Veggie Burgers

Fresh Flavors of Mexico

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Vegetarian Asian Noodles

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Mel THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Seasonal American Comfort Food

Asian Inspired Tapas

Gourmet Mediterranean Medley

Vegan Indian Fare