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Since graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Unika has enjoyed an eclectic career that includes catering, recipe development for a food company and a winning turn on a popular Vice TV cooking show. Her advocacy for healthy cooking is a hallmark of her work, and her warmth and passion for creating well-made food are integral to her spirit. As Chef Unika says, “The happier and healthier we are, the more free we are to love ourselves.”

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Seattle Cooking Class: Craft Japanese Comfort Food

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Sushi Night With Japanese Classics

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Sushi Night With Japanese Classics

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Savor this exclusive menu featuring exquisite sushi and comforting Japanese flavors. Savor the clean, elegant flavors of Japan with a private dining experience led by a top-rated local chef who brings restaurant-quality Japanese cuisine directly to your table. Every detail is handled from start to finish – all...

Next Date: Thu, Sep 3rd & other times

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Global Plant-Based Culinary Delights

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Global Plant-Based Culinary Delights

$89 each

Private Chef Meal

$89

Savor this menu featuring comforting plant-based dishes. In this private chef meal, you will embark on a culinary journey filled with the comforting flavors of global cuisines, all fully plant-based. The chef will handle everything from preparation and cooking to cleanup, allowing you to relax and savor each...

Next Date: Sat, Sep 5th & other times

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Sensational Hawaiian Fare

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Sensational Hawaiian Fare

$139 each

Private Chef Meal

$139

Taste the tropics as you delve into techniques and flavor combinations that define Hawaiian cuisine. Explore the flavors of the islands with this private chef meal showcasing Hawaiian produce. Relax as the Chef Dean treats you to a culinary venture in the comfort of your own home. Indulge in the essence of...

Next Date: Sat, Sep 5th & other times

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Seattle Private Food Tour: Discover the Best Eats in Seattle

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Private Food Tour

Discover the Best Eats in Seattle

$99

Private Food Tour

$99

Gather friends, family or your colleagues and explore Seattle's spectacular foodie scene. Tailor your culinary experience on a private food tour through Seattle’s rich food culture. Enjoy an exclusive journey featuring thoughtfully sourced dishes and personalized insights into the city’s Pacific Northwest...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

4.0

3 Reviews

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Next Date: Thu, Sep 3rd at 2:30PM & other times

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Seattle Food Tour: Discover Old Bellevue's Culinary Highlights

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Discover Old Bellevue's Culinary Highlights

$209

Food Tour

$209

Savor local specialties in Old Bellevue while tasting pastries wines and savory dishes. Explore the charming streets of Old Bellevue on this food tour along Main Street, where historic character meets a thriving independent dining scene. This walkable district tells the story of an area that has evolved from a quiet...

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Next Date: Mon, Dec 21st at 12:00PM & other times

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Seattle Food Tour: Culinary Adventures in Seattle

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Culinary Adventures in Seattle

$59

Food Tour

$59

Explore a dining gem of the Pacific Northwest with this exciting culinary adventure. Seattle’s diverse flavors unfold on a food tour that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest’s rich culinary heritage. Discover local delicacies and thoughtfully crafted dishes that reflect the region’s bounty. Begin with...

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Seattle Team Cooking Class: Italian Menu for the Group

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Great for Groups of 10-20

Italian Menu for the Group

$149

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$149

Plan a fun and engaging culinary session for your team. Encourage engagement and bonding with this team building activity for groups. Led by a gourmet chef, your team will master culinary skills and practice organization and time-management techniques while preparing an Italian menu. Begin by making olive oil...

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Seattle Team Cooking Class: Craft Pasta With Your Crew - Seattle

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Great for Groups of 10-50

Craft Pasta With Your Crew - Seattle

$85

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$85

Compete, create and carb-load in this fun pasta-making showdown led by a pasta chef in Seattle. Get ready for a high-energy pasta-making showdown your group will be talking about for weeks! In this lively team building activity in Seattle, you and your crew will mix, knead and shape fresh pasta dough before simmering...

Next Date: Tue, Sep 15th at 12:00PM & other times

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Seattle Team Cooking Class: Bonding Pasta-Making Feast

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Great for Groups of 10-20

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$149

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$149

Gather your group to explore culinary techniques and organization skills while making pasta. Invite your colleagues to a fun and engaging team building activity by joining this culinary experience. Led by a world-class chef, your group will work together to plan, prepare and serve a gourmet Italian menu. Begin by...

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Online Cooking Class: A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

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Fully Interactive

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

If you just quickly clapped your hands four times, this "Friends"-giving class is for you. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Sharon, you will learn how to prepare a "Friends"-themed Friendsgiving menu featuring the show's most memorable fare. Some of the recipes you can look forward to...

Next Date: Sun, Sep 6th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

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Online Couples Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person

Online Couples Cooking Class

$39/Person

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

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Online Italian Cooking Class: Spaghetti With Meatballs and Italian Wine

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Spaghetti With Meatballs and Italian Wine

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Online Italian Cooking Class

$45/Person

Master one of the most classic Italian recipes while sipping wine with Chef Davide. Virtually join Chef Davide in Tivoli, Italy as you learn how to prepare a traditional spaghetti and meatball meal paired with authentic Italian wines. Begin by making spaghetti pasta topped with a rich tomato and basil sauce. Then,...

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Seattle Cooking Class: Classic Italian Favorites

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Classic Italian Favorites

$95

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$95

Learn how to make a selection of Italian favorites with Chef Unika. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Unika teaches you how to use traditional ingredients and techniques to prepare classic Italian dishes. Explore the quintessential flavors of Italian cuisine while strengthening your culinary skills. Begin with...

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Baking 101

$85

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$85

Elevate your baking skills from brunch to dessert with this lesson by Chef Unika. In this hands-on baking class, Chef Unika will help you strengthen your baking skills as you prepare a selection of classic baked goods. Learn the foundational techniques for making shortcake, scones and fluffy biscuits. Begin with a...

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Cookout Staples

$95

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$95

Elevate your next cookout with homemade staples, including buns, barbecue sauce and more. There's no need for last-minute grocery store trips before your cookout with this hands-on cooking class with Chef Unika. From burger buns to salad dressing, you'll learn how to make popular cookout staples at home while adding...

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Authentic Greek Mezze Favorites

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Get a taste of the Greek islands by transforming fresh ingredients into traditional Mediterranean dishes. In this interactive cooking class led by Chef Unika, you'll learn all the culinary secrets to preparing a traditional Greek mezze completely from scratch featuring both savory and sweet flavors. Begin by making...

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Classic Jambalaya

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Classic Jambalaya

$89

Private Chef Meal

$89

Experience authentic, New Orleans-inspired jambalaya with a flourish of unforgettable flavor. Chef Unika delivers layers of flavor and a multitude of textures as she mixes up jambalaya like you've never experienced. Inspired by the culinary history and profiles of New Orleans, this mouthwatering dish is composed of...

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Southern Fried Fare

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

This Southern-inspired catfish dinner curated by Chef Unika is undeniably delicious. In this private chef meal, Chef Unika brings the South to your kitchen from prep to cleanup, with a side of Southern charm. Begin with savory pimento cheese served in classic form with crackers and pickled vegetables before...

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Homestyle Soul Food

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

This perfectly Southern meal will leave you feeling fully satisfied, body and soul. If you're craving a simple and comforting soul food feast, Chef Unika has you covered. Enjoy this private chef meal without lifting a finger, as she takes care of everything from the grocery shopping to cleanup. Begin with warm...

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Chef Unika's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 16 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Unika

Lizz

12/29/23

We loved our in home class with Unika. She is a warm, wonderful teacher and talented chef. She gave us tips and techniques we will continue to use. The food was delicious! Highly recommend her!

12/29/23

Erin

07/20/23

We had a fantastic experience with Chef Unika and would recommend this experience to anyone wanting to try some new dishes under the supervision of an expert! The all the food turned out great and we had a lot of fun with the process.

07/20/23

Jennifer

07/12/23

Chef Unika was helpful, supportive, and fun to bake with. It was like we had a friend over to help us bake some delicious treats. Highly recommend!

07/12/23

Chef Unika

Craft Japanese Comfort Food

Rolling Sushi Essentials

Italian Culinary Travels

Sushi Night With Japanese Classics

Global Plant-Based Culinary Delights

Sensational Hawaiian Fare

Discover the Best Eats in Seattle

Discover Old Bellevue's Culinary Highlights

Culinary Adventures in Seattle

Italian Menu for the Group

Craft Pasta With Your Crew - Seattle

Bonding Pasta-Making Feast

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Spaghetti With Meatballs and Italian Wine

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Unika THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Classic Italian Favorites

Baking 101

Cookout Staples

Authentic Greek Mezze Favorites

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Unika THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Classic Jambalaya

Southern Fried Fare

Homestyle Soul Food