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Chef Dana has turned her love of food and culinary creativity into a career as a caterer and cooking instructor. She's earned her stripes in locales around the world, including studying in Italy and performing as Sous Chef in Spain. She's also served as Executive Chef among music luminaries at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's this eclectic experience that Chef Dana brings to students in her lively cooking classes.

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Chef Dana's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 19 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Dana

Chris

02/02/25

We had the pleasure of hosting Chef Dana at our home for the pasta-making lesson. It was fantastic! Chef Dana walked us through the pasta making process from scratch. She taught us about dough consistency and rolling techniques. We learned how to make the authentic sauces and had a great time. I highly recommend Chef Dana.

02/02/25

Chuck

01/05/25

Chef Dana was a pleasure to have visit our home. The brunch menu was very tasty and she shared her experience as we participated in preparing some of the meal. We will definitely have her back again for another meal and prep experience.

01/05/25

Amanda

01/04/25

Dana was amazing! She let us be very hands on and we learned a lot! The meal was delicious and gave us an upcoming shopping list! It was so thoughtful to have someone give us that 1:1 attention! We’ll definitely be back again!

01/04/25

Jill

01/31/24

We had the dinner in Florence prepared by Chef Dana. She shared great stories from her time in Italy. The food was outstanding! We loved the burrata and her handmade cavatelli with sausage was fantastic. The cannolis were the perfect ending. We highly recommend.

01/31/24

Ariel

01/31/24

Chef Dana knows her stuff! Not only is she clean and professional while in your home and knowledgeable about the food and ingredients, she makes for a great experience! She turns your kitchen into a magical Italian restaurant. The smells and flavor take over and you'll already be thinking about your next event with her. The gnocchi is our favorite! She made soft, flavorful pillows of pasta with a delicious sauce to accompany the dish. Everything was absolutely delightful and now we know how to make it for ourselves. Thank you, Chef Dana!

01/31/24

Elisabeth

01/31/24

Dana made an awesome meal for my husband & I!!! She was super friendly, helpful & we were able to learn some awesome new skills for the kitchen !! This is such a great concept & made for a fun night.

01/31/24

Chef Dana

From Italian Breadsticks to French Bread

Intimate French Feast - Date Night

A Taste of the Left Bank

Traditional Italian

Seafood Celebration

Sweet and Savory Comfort Fare

Culinary Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

Authentic Israeli Comforts

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Mastering the Art of Risotto

Pizza Night Basics

Fundamentals of Pasta-Making

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Elegant Comfort Cooking

Tapas de España

Dinner in Florence

Luxurious Italian Fare

Delicate Brunch Menu