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With over 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Dean knows his way around the kitchen. Working his way up to being a sous chef and executive chef, he also has a mastery of the kitchen and creating dishes that delight. Chef Dean is excited to share his culinary knowledge and well-honed skills with hungry foodies and home chefs looking to elevate their culinary game.

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Seattle Cooking Class: Asian Food Spectacle

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Dean

Seattle Private Chef Meal: Art of Italian Cooking

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Art of Italian Cooking

$139 each

Private Chef Meal

$139

Experience Italian cuisine like never before with this specialty meal, hand-crafted by a private chef. Treat yourself to a masterful display of Italian flavors courtesy of this private chef meal. Take in the visual splendor and tempting aromas that fill the room as you take in course after course of food that is...

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Southeast Asian Exploration

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Southeast Asian Exploration

$139 each

Private Chef Meal

$139

Enjoy an elevated take on a variety of delicacies from all across the Asia. Take a culinary journey to Chinatown without crowded restaurants, thanks to this curated private chef meal. Explore a variety of Southeast Asian dishes from street food favorites to classic comfort bites. Begin with a trio of...

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Seattle Private Chef Meal: Sensational Hawaiian Fare

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

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...

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REVIEWS

Chef Dean's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 17 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Dean

Tim

04/29/25

We went for our anniversary and it was amazing. Chief Dean was so knowledgeable and fun to cook with. We would recommend this wonderful experience to anyone and look forward to trying another of Chief Dean’s classes.

04/29/25

Blakeley

04/29/25

The cooking class exceeded our expectations. I booked it for my husband’s bday present and Chef Dean made the whole experience very special! Also, Chef Dean is from the same island, as my husband. He truly treated us like Ohana. The food was AMAZING. He sent us home with all of the leftovers, so we were able to share what we had created with family. One of the recipes in particular we’re excited to use as our go-to for family gatherings! It’s impressive but not overly complicated to make now that we’ve made it once. Highly recommend! Thanks Chef Dean!

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04/29/25

Christine Ngwiri

04/24/25

We had the absolute pleasure of being hosted by Chef Dean for a private dinner experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday—and wow, it was beyond amazing! From start to finish, the entire evening was filled with joy, flavor, and meaningful connection. Chef Dean is not just incredibly talented in the kitchen—he’s a natural storyteller and teacher. As he guided us in preparing each dish, he walked us through the process with such ease and passion, explaining techniques, ingredients, and even sprinkling in fascinating stories from his culinary journey. We learned so much about Asian cuisine—its diversity, cultural significance, and the personal favorites that inspire Chef Dean’s creations. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a rich, immersive experience that left us not only full, but truly fulfilled. If you’re looking for a memorable and heartwarming culinary adventure, we can’t recommend Chef Dean enough!

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04/24/25

Tyler

04/23/25

Such a kind and caring host. We made so much food and he was a great conversationalist. I would absolutely do it again.

04/23/25

Stephanie

03/08/25

It was incredible! Learned alot more than I expected. Chef Dean was so patient and kind and made us feel welcomed and at home.

03/08/25

Lulu

01/29/25

The experience was absolutely wonderful. Chef Dean was welcoming, helpful and so friendly. It was almost surreal to have a private experience with such a revered local chef (he has framed newspaper and magazine clippings from his restaurant days on his walls). Our experience was hands-on, with Chef Dean guiding us through dumpling folds and pan flips. He was patient and helpful as we learned many new skills. The little touches (custom printed menus, modifications for my allergy, beautiful table arrangements) instantly elevated the evening. For a first Cozymeal experience, Chef Dean set the bar very high. We have already started to browse more classes that he and other local chefs offer.

01/29/25

Joshua

01/03/25

5 stars! What a fun evening! We learned so much from Chef Dean. Everything was perfectly organized and ready for us to jump right in and get hands on and learn so many tips and tricks on numerous dishes on his Asian Food Spectacle menu. Plus, the meal was so delicious and we took home tons of leftovers. We recommend this to anyone for a fun date night. We definitely feel like we now know how to prepare these delicious dishes at home. Thanks, Chef Dean!

01/03/25

Sayalee

12/29/24

Chef Dean was excellent! We had a great time, he was very nice and all the food was delicious

12/29/24

Michelle

11/18/24

What a fun and unique experience!! Highly recommend this for a date night! Chef Dean was so prepared and organized which made the class flow so smoothly. He is truly an expert in his craft and I left the class feeling like I had learned a lot of valuable information! He really went above and beyond adding a couple extra dishes, a nice table setting with personalized menus and enough leftovers for lunch the next day! I would love to take another class with him!

11/18/24

CHRISTOPHER

11/12/24

Great fun and I learned how to make wontons finally.

11/12/24

Nicollette

11/03/24

This class was great! Chef Dean was so helpful and the food far exceeded our expectations! We even had leftovers we could freeze to have at a later time!

11/03/24

Kristin

10/12/24

We had the most amazing experience with Chef Dean. I have an adult son with Down’s Syndrome, who loves to cook but needs guidance. For his birthday, I reached out to Chef Dean to inquire if he would be willing to do a private cooking lesson for my son, husband and myself. I explained the situation and Chef Dean quickly responded that he would love doing the session. Chef Dean had everything prepared and was so organized. We all had a recipes. Chef Dean helped my son one-on-one. My son was overjoyed about the experience, as was my husband and myself. The food was incredible and we even got to take over leftovers home. Chef Dean is so experienced, professional and a lot of fun! We are definitely meeting up with Chef Dean again for another lesson.

10/12/24

Katherine

09/28/24

10/10!!! Chef Dean is such incredible teacher, he explains things so well and shares his knowledge in all aspects. My husband and I look forward to booking more experiences in the future. Such a fun and unique date night that we highly recommend for couples, family and friends. He was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and the food was amazing (plenty of leftovers too that he packed for us). We absolutely loved the class, we will definitely be back for another one soon.

09/28/24

Jeff

09/04/24

Dinner crafted by Chef Dean, was nothing short of a culinary masterpiece. Every bite was a journey of flavors, with two standout dishes that completely stole the show. The raspberry sauce infused with lemongrass and kefir lime leaf was a brilliant balance of sweet and tangy, elevating each bite to new heights. Equally divine was the plum sauce with a delicate blend of five spice—perfectly aromatic, it added just the right depth of flavor to complement the rest of the dish. The duck itself was seasoned to perfection and cooked to an ideal tenderness, showcasing Chef Dean’s extraordinary skill. It was a meal that left us completely in awe, and we can’t wait for our next experience under his masterful hand!

09/04/24

Kayla

08/18/24

Chef Dean was amazing! He came extremely prepared and helped create an amazing night for my partner and me. He taught us how to cook a wonderful 3-course Korean dinner and gave us a great conversation about his history as a chef, his restaurant and his favourite meals. We had an amazing night and can't recommend Chef Dean enough. We would love to have him over again to teach us more about his Loco Moco and Masubi.

08/18/24

Chef Dean

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Dean

Asian Food Spectacle

Korean Exploration

Taste of the Pacific Islands

Japanese Street Food

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Dean

Art of Italian Cooking

Southeast Asian Exploration

Sensational Hawaiian Fare