Chef Jesse brings experience from Los Angeles restaurant kitchens to engaging hands-on cooking experiences in Baltimore. His background includes executive chef leadership and training in fresh pasta, with particular expertise in handmade pasta, gnocchi, cheese making and New American cuisine. From lemon-ricotta ravioli to dumplings and sushi, Chef Jesse focuses on practical techniques guests can confidently recreate at home. With experience in both culinary instruction and private dining, he brings an approachable teaching style and restaurant-level knowledge to every class.
Chef Highlights
Press Mentions: Featured on TLC's Best in Chow and won my episode
Build two fillings, learn the fold and pan-fry your own dumplings from scratch.
Get hands-on with the art of homemade dumplings in this cooking class with Chef Jesse. You will learn how to build a balanced filling, fold each dumpling cleanly and pan-fry them for that signature crispy bottom and tender top, skills that carry across countless dumpling styles.
You will prepare chicken and vegetable dumplings with green onion as well as a fresh cabbage and carrot version brightened with ginger. Once folded, you will pan-fry them to order and serve them with a vibrant smashed cucumber salad tossed in garlic and chili. Warm ginger and orange poached pears bring the class to a fragrant close. Reserve your spot in this dumpling class today.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Chicken and Vegetable Dumplings
With ground chicken, cabbage, carrot, green onion and dumpling wrappers
Cabbage and Carrot Dumplings
With cabbage, carrot, green onion, ginger and dumpling wrappers
Smashed Cucumber Salad
With cucumber, rice vinegar, sesame, garlic and chili
Ginger Orange Poached Pears
With pears, fresh ginger, orange and sugar
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Jesse brings experience from Los Angeles restaurant kitchens to engaging hands-on cooking experiences in Baltimore. His background includes executive chef leadership and training in fresh pasta, with particular expertise in handmade pasta, gnocchi, cheese making and New American cuisine. From lemon-ricotta ravioli to dumplings and sushi, Chef Jesse focuses on practical techniques guests can confidently recreate at home. With experience in both culinary instruction and private dining, he brings an approachable teaching style and restaurant-level knowledge to every class.
Chef Highlights
Press Mentions: Featured on TLC's Best in Chow and won my episode
This class was an absolute blast! The pasta‑making portion was incredibly easy to follow, and Chef Jesse explained everything so clearly that we actually learned few things about how and why, not just followed steps. He made the whole experience even more fun, and we left feeling confident and excited to make fresh pasta at home. Truly such a great class! I recommend him 1000%, no notes!
Rhonda
Chef Jesse was great! He was personable, knowledgeable and entertaining. My husband and I cant wait to join him for more classes.
Lisa
Had a fabulous time learning how to make Mozzarella Cheese! The venue was in a local brewery which was a great place to host. Chef Jesse was full of fun and useful facts, really enjoyed his style of teaching and will be taking more classes!
Tamara
Jesse was really sweet and informative. You can definitely tell that he loves to cook & teach.
Devin
We had a blast with Chef Jesse! Highly recommend for anyone looking for cooking classes. Our shrimp pad thai was delicious!
Gabrielle
My dumpling-making class with Chef Jesse was absolutely amazing! Not only did he teach us how to make delicious dumplings, but he also made the experience incredibly educational. He explained proper food preparation techniques and shared the purpose and benefits of the different ingredients we used, which made the class even more engaging. The ambiance was warm, welcoming, and perfect for a hands-on cooking experience. Best of all, the dumplings we made were absolutely delicious! Chef Jesse was knowledgeable, funny, and made the class fun from start to finish. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique, interactive, and memorable culinary experience.
Matthew
Chef Jesse was fantastic - very knowledgeable but also incredibly good at explaining in easy to understand terms. We made incredibly delicious food with ease and should be able to do it at home now, too! Would definitely recommend Chef Jesse and we are looking into future classes with him for another day.
Neal
Food was amazing and his instruction was easy to follow. Had a great time
Doreen
Thoroughly enjoyed this class. Always learn something new from Chef Jesse and this was no exception. Great pave & his “everyone can cook” point of view is refreshing and inspiring.
Paula
Great class! Informative. Hands on and yummy!! Chef Jesse does a fantastic job and very patient! I loved the information that he gave us on cooking oils and salts. Trying to figure out our next class.
Silvia
Chef Jesse brings years of professional culinary experience, creativity and a passion for teaching to the kitchen. His engaging, hands-on approach makes professional techniques accessible and enjoyable while helping newby's build confidence and explore new flavors and skills.
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