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Private Chef - Surf and Turf Extravaganza
starting at
$ 129 Per person
All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You'll Do
Enjoy food from land and sea prepared by a world-class chef.
Eat like a king in this surf and turf-themed private chef experience. Led by endlessly talented Chef Linda, you and your group will enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by land and sea proteins. You’ll begin your feast with your choice of soup, salad or goat cheese mushroom tart. Next, you’ll select your “surf” item from a list including fresh salad and seared scallops. Your “turf” options include an assortment of steaks and lamb chops. For dessert, you can choose from a crème brûlée, chocolate cake, lemon tart or tarte tatin.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Your Menu
First Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Rainbow Beet Salad
With greens, heirloom tomatoes, Burrata cheese and balsamic vinegar
Classic Caesar Salad
With homemade dressing, focaccia croûtons and Parmesan ribbons
Corn and Leek Bisque
With cream and fried leeks
Goat Cheese Mushroom Tart
With puff pastry, fennel and olive oil
####Second Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Seared Scallops
With Parmesan and pea purée
Crab Cakes
With Champagne-Tarragon sauce
Butter-Poached Lobster Tails
With lemon
####Third Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Filet Mignon and Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
With garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Salt-Crusted Rib-Eye Steak
With bacon, Brussels sprouts and creamy potato gratin
Steak au Poivre
With peppercorn cream sauce, truffled roasted potatoes and broccolini
Lamb Chops
With rosemary, garlic, haricots verts and roasted potatoes
####Fourth Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Crème Brûlée
With vanilla beans, heavy cream and seasonal fruit
Flourless Chocolate Cake
With raspberry and Pinot Noir sauce
Lemon Tart
With mascarpone whipped cream and macerated berries
Tarte Tatin
With pâte brisée, caramelized apples and vanilla bean ice cream
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 cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Surf and turf
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Meet your chef
Chef Linda brings a long and varied list of experiences to the table, from teaching to penning a book on food history. She has extensive experience in cooking instruction with adults and children, and enjoys showing others how to recreate traditional dishes for those with food allergies or special diets. Chef Linda brings great flavors, accessible techniques and interesting stories together for delightful culinary experiences.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Linda will travel to guests within Tucson for this experience.
What You'll Do
Enjoy food from land and sea prepared by a world-class chef.
Eat like a king in this surf and turf-themed private chef experience. Led by endlessly talented Chef Linda, you and your group will enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by land and sea proteins. You’ll begin your feast with your choice of soup, salad or goat cheese mushroom tart. Next, you’ll select your “surf” item from a list including fresh salad and seared scallops. Your “turf” options include an assortment of steaks and lamb chops. For dessert, you can choose from a crème brûlée, chocolate cake, lemon tart or tarte tatin.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Your Menu
First Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Rainbow Beet Salad
With greens, heirloom tomatoes, Burrata cheese and balsamic vinegar
Classic Caesar Salad
With homemade dressing, focaccia croûtons and Parmesan ribbons
Corn and Leek Bisque
With cream and fried leeks
Goat Cheese Mushroom Tart
With puff pastry, fennel and olive oil
####Second Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Seared Scallops
With Parmesan and pea purée
Crab Cakes
With Champagne-Tarragon sauce
Butter-Poached Lobster Tails
With lemon
####Third Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Filet Mignon and Red Wine Mushroom Sauce
With garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Salt-Crusted Rib-Eye Steak
With bacon, Brussels sprouts and creamy potato gratin
Steak au Poivre
With peppercorn cream sauce, truffled roasted potatoes and broccolini
Lamb Chops
With rosemary, garlic, haricots verts and roasted potatoes
####Fourth Course (Choose 1 per Group)
Crème Brûlée
With vanilla beans, heavy cream and seasonal fruit
Flourless Chocolate Cake
With raspberry and Pinot Noir sauce
Lemon Tart
With mascarpone whipped cream and macerated berries
Tarte Tatin
With pâte brisée, caramelized apples and vanilla bean ice cream
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 cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Surf and turf
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Robin
30 May 2026
chef linda prepared and served us a wonderful meal! we enjoyed chatting while she cooked, taking advance of her knowledge as a food anthropologist to learn a few things. the pace of the meal with each course and the presentation and taste of each dish was perfect! thank you!!
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Linda
Domonique
12 Jun 2026
Chef Linda along with her daughter, Chef Sarah, cooked us a most excellent Fresh French Fare supper for 5 girls and a spouse hiding in the bedroom lol. They arrived with everything in hand and within 60 minutes we were having fresh mixed salad greens with amazing dressing along with a stacked beet and herb goat cheese medallions. Our main was Sole Meuniere with scalloped potatoes and haricots vert which were all expertly cooked, Pots du creme au chocolat did not disappoint either! They cooked, taught us french techniques along the way, served us and cleaned the entire kitchen including the stove. We ate everything it was so good. I can't wait to hire Chef Linda again!
Joy
10 May 2026
Chef Linda guided us through a French Bistro meal. She shared her insights that are not only applicable to French cooking but also to cooking with fresh ingredients. There were many helpful tidbits. The process was repeatable and the outcomes were tasteful. We left with good memories and recipes.
Amy
15 Feb 2026
Chef Linda came to our house and prepared a French meal: french onion soup, steak au poivre with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and creme brulee for dessert. Everything was delicious! She was fun to chat with, too. Full of great information and stories!
John
18 Jan 2026
We had a great time with Chef Linda! We learned history, new cooking techniques, and even how to use knives properly. On top of it all, we cooked some amazing food and had a delicious dinner! The class was so much more than following a recipe and throwing some ingredients together. We learned what we were doing and why. We learned in such a way that we are not likely to forget our lessons. I highly recommend Chef Linda and her classes for a fun time, great food, and great learning!
George
28 Dec 2025
My wife and I gave ourselves a cooking class as a Christmas present: Flavors of the Southwest with Chef Linda of Sage Culinary - an independent contractor for Cozymeal. We learned to cook Antojito, made Pepita Caesar Dressing, had a blast making Santa Fe-Style Chile Rellenos and Pipian Rojo with Beans a la Olla, and for dessert Buñuelos and a Mexican Chocolate Sundae. We learned a lot about the food’s history (Linda is a food anthropologist!) as well as cooking techniques, prepping and roasting our own poblano chiles. I now can proudly say I know how to properly hold and use a chef’s knife. Linda was a great teacher! Great night of fun, learning, and delicious food!
Julie
18 Feb 2025
Very informative about food. Excellent instructor. Taught us things we did not expect to learn.
Jay
19 Jun 2026
Good was delicious. Lots of good advice.
Sally
15 Jun 2026
I learned I was cracking eggs incorrectly and how to properly chop an onion so my eyes don't water. I had never prepared Mexican corn dip or chilies rellenos before and it was delicious.
Joy
24 May 2026
Having a cooking experience with Chef Linda you will definitely learn about how to be more efficient cook. We also learned a lot about Southwest ingredients and made delicious tostadas and enchiladas. A must class for cooking enthusiasts.
Kevin
12 Apr 2026
My experience with Chef Linda was more than I had anticipated. I learned to cook 4 different dishes while learning the ins and outs of bechamel. I was very pleased, by the end of the evening, to undestand the various points of cooking a mother sauce.
Evelyn Hartman
19 Feb 2026
Dinner was fantastic and Linda was an excellent chef! I learned the differences in onions and which ones caramelize best. It was a wonderful experience.
Scott Robinson
17 Feb 2026
We had the Hogwarts feast. It was enjoyable, we recommend guests bring their own Wine/beer.
Linda was patient with the skill level differences, and I learned a few techniques I was unsure of.
We will join Linda again.
Samuel
09 Feb 2026
My partner and I had a wonderful experience! We made various southern Thai dishes, all of which were delicious. We definitely recommend her classes!
Lou
09 Feb 2026
We cooked each item as described in the menu from the queso fundido to the salad and cumin dressing, a wonderful main course lasagna and delicious hot coco cookies to finish. Linda is so knowledgeable about the history of the cuisine and we have learned so much with each class we have taken! It’s always a very enjoying evening cooking and learning with Linda!
Lauren
08 Feb 2026
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the Thai cooking class with Chef Linda! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy to follow—even for beginners. We learned to make several authentic dishes, and all were delicious. I also appreciated learning about Thai ingredients and cooking techniques along the way. The atmosphere was relaxed, fun, and welcoming. Highly recommend this class to anyone who loves Thai food!
Joby
06 Feb 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed Chef Linda’s class. Her extensive knowledge and the practical cooking techniques we learned made the experience highly valuable. We highly recommend her classes.
Mark Schilawske
02 Feb 2026
Mushroom bruschetta, Paella, Avocado dressing for salad, chocolate mousse. Learned some tricks about the preparation of muchrooms in general, tricks with paella, and several other tricks that are great for the kitchen.
William
31 Jan 2026
Chef Linda was incredibly knowledgeable and eager to share her knowledge with others. We'd recommend Chef Linda for anyone who wants to eat amazing food and learn something new while doing it. Chef Linda is a professional and takes well-earned pride in her work.
Michelle
19 Jan 2026
French Onion Soup, potato Fritte, Steak Sous Vide, Apple Tarte Tatin, Salad
Learned: Origin of dishes, knife handling, chopping and zesting, seasoning, deglazing
Very good evening
George
07 Jan 2026
My wife and I spent a delightful evening with Chef Linda. She taught us some classic French bistro recipies. Her worldly experience of not only how to make incredibly delicious recipies look easy to cook, but she knows so much of the history behind were the dishes were created. I have recommended her classes to several of my friends.
Rick
07 Jan 2026
We learned how to make the Asian feast. Chef Linda provide excellent instruction and context for the meal. She is very patient and helpful. I would highly recommend her classes to anyone interested in learning about new foods or cooking in general.
Jon
04 Jan 2026
It was an awesome experience and not just a cooking class. Linda was great and taught us not only how to cook a great meal, but provided a lot of great background and stories around the meal.
Brandon Foltz
24 Nov 2025
Linda was nice, informative and the food was delicious!
Cynthia
24 Nov 2025
Linda did a wonderful job teaching us how to make a four course meal.
Tami
02 Nov 2025
It was a lovely evening. Enjoyed thoroughly.
Douglas
07 Oct 2025
Chef Linda was very kind and patient as she explained the nuances of
French cuisine.
Deborah
05 Oct 2025
I thought I knew a lot about cooking, but I just figured out how much I don't know. Chef Linda is all about the details. Great date night!
Dawn VandenHeuvel
03 Oct 2025
Chef Linda was very interesting. I learned the history of where the cuisine originated and many cooking tips. The meal was delicious and were her own recipes. Thank you for a fun night.
Christi Valley
10 Aug 2025
Lindas recipes were yummy. Fun being at her home - more casual environment.
Kathy Hanze
25 Jul 2025
Absolutely delightful evening! We learned so much and had so much fun, and the food was delicious, of course. Chef Linda is a treasure and taught us so many lessons. Wish we could do this every week!
Kim
21 Jul 2025
Wonderful experience. Phenomenal food.
Carlos
20 Jul 2025
Thank you Chef Linda for sharing your knowledge and wonderful recipes. The food was terrific and my family and I had a lovely time.
Bethany
16 Jul 2025
Wonderful cooking class! Chef Linda was very knowledgeable, patient, and a great cook. We learned a ton!
Kateryna
06 Jul 2025
We enjoyed our class and learned so much! Many tips and tricks can be applied to everyday cooking. We look forward to making these recipes at home
Mary Ann
23 Jun 2025
My husband and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Linda. She was pleasant, let us do all the prep work (with some demonstrations), mixing and cooking. Love that she was patient and offered helpful tips "tricks of the trade" so to speak, and provided all the recipes to follow. We really enjoyed the spring rolls with peanut sauce and feel much more confident remaking some of the dishes at home. The Vietnamese meatballs were absolutely delicious!!! Chef Linda accommodated my request to eliminate cilantro from my servings but allow my husband to have as much cilantro as he'd like. We never felt rushed and enjoyed her sharing her knowledge of cuisines and where dishes, ingredients came from. She also did all the clean-up which was such a nice treat! We are looking forward to having another cooking class with her in the near future. Wish we had taken some photos because the food turned out delicious and Chef Linda set up the dining room table so beautifully.
Matthew
27 Apr 2025
Had a wonderful time, the food was delicious, and learned a ton about the Spanish cuisine
Kerri
23 Mar 2025
We had so much fun and the food was delicious!
RJ
02 Feb 2025
Very pleasant experience. Chef Linda offered a little history, guidance on proper technique, and perspective on the science of it all. Along with the fact she did not rush to get through when we were well beyond the agreed time. Would recommend.
Timothy
28 Jan 2025
What a delightful experience with Linda and my Chef mates! Linda’s experience shines as she gives us a food history and with her ability to relate to people with varied cooking experience. I left with great cooking tips, a full belly, and new friends.
Kevin
26 Jan 2025
This was one of our best experiences! Linda went above and beyond and her food trivia is awesome. I learned more in one night regarding ingredients, knives, how to hold knives , chopping, etc and am grateful for the new knowledge. I would sit in any of her classes again.
Michelle
07 Jan 2025
What a fun and delicious evening! Chef Linda shared her impressive culinary background as my husband and I learned some new kitchen skills, cooked a wonderful meal and enjoyed a delightful evening. Looking forward to future classes!
Barbara Penzner
05 Jan 2025
We had so much fun, learned a lot about prepping and cooking and about the origins of the food, and best of all, enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had (and certainly the best we've had a hand in preparing).
Best of all, a week later we tried to do it in our own, and using four of the recipes, made a delicious meal all by ourselves.
Brian
30 Dec 2024
Chef Linda, the experience, and the meal were all outstanding. Linda shared with us a wealth of experience with food and culture, adding shopping tips, lots of cooking technique instruction, chemistry, and how to make things taste good - really good. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed a truly delicious meal, that we helped create. 5 stars plus.
Carol
24 Dec 2024
I appreciated the food history lesson related to our meal as well as the cooking instruction. I learned a lot, met some new people, and enjoyed a delicious meal. It was a great experience.
Neil Mittal
23 Dec 2024
Chef Linda offered an evening that was educational with regards to the background of our food, techniques for its preparation, and a collaborative process for all participants. I highly recommend it.
Deb
10 Dec 2024
An evening with Chef Linda was the perfect birthday dinner experience! She's a true artisan that blends her culinary knowledge and teaching experiences into an incredible evening. She's a positive force who keeps the abilities of a home cook in mind as she teaches how to translate complex flavors into the real world so that anyone can replicate the evening's recipes. We highly recommend!!
Ann
29 Oct 2024
Cooking with Chef Linda was fantastic. We are all relatively experienced home cooks but learned so much about ingredients and cooking techniques. We all left with pages of notes and ideas. She is a wonderful teacher and so knowledgeable. The food was so delicious! The experience far exceeded our expectations.
Dennis
19 Jun 2024
Wonderful anniversary dinner. Chef Linda was great .
Gabriel Anderson
16 Jun 2024
Thank you, Linda for a lovely afternoon packed with useful instruction. Thank you, for opening your home!
Barb
20 May 2024
Linda was very informative and let us really get in there and get our hands dirty in a fun way! Highly recommend!!!!
Peter
29 Feb 2024
The class went beyond our expectations. Linda is a wealth of knowledge when is come to food, cooking and "food archaeology". She was happy to share her love of food and cooking with us. I am looking forward to taking additional classes with Linda.
Anna
22 Feb 2024
We had a great time and learned a lot about southwestern food. Thanks again Linda!
Jason
19 Feb 2024
Good morning,
Our time with Chef Linda was amazing! From start to finish we learned so much we never knew. From the salting, to the type breads, type ingredients, and the taste. Oh goodness the taste! So yummy! She is an fantastic chef. I would recommend her to everyone. 5 star rating ? ? ? ? ?
Jason
Tyler
17 Feb 2024
Chef Linda is super knowledgeable and goes the extra mile with her teaching. We had a great experience overall, and we learned not just how to make pasta but how to be better at cooking in general. We'd recommend her highly and will probably return in the future!
Christine
14 Feb 2024
Chef Linda was terrific - a great teacher, knowledgeable about many aspects of food and cooking. We learned a ton and had a wonderful time. And the food was delicious!
Matthew
06 Jan 2024
We had an awesome time, the food was fantastic and Chef Linda showed us so many tips and tricks in the kitchen.
Will look up other classes she offers
Amanda
04 Jan 2024
We had a great time with Chef Linda. We learned so many new cooking tricks and techniques! The food was also amazing!
teresa
01 Jan 2024
Chef Linda is full of clever tips in the kitchen, patient, professional, friendly. The meal was absolutely delicious and we all came away with new skills as well! thank you Chef Linda! (we gave her cash tip at time of service)
Erik
28 Dec 2023
I bought this for my parents and they had an amazing experience! They will definitely be back for more classes.
Kelly
18 Nov 2023
This was a great class! The recipes were unique and delicious. Chef Linda is very knowledgeable and had several great tips and tricks. My only suggestion would be to start the class earlier- we didn’t finish almost 10pm. I would attend another class though- it was fun and engaging.
Sheri
18 Nov 2023
This menu was so delicious and Chef Linda has a great deal of information about the history of food related to what we cooked. We made our own pasta and I learned a lot of great cooking tips! Know I can do fresh garlic quickly and do a pomegranate in less time!!
Reviews Chef Linda received outside of Cozymeal
Clara P
13 Nov 2023
We had such a wonderful cooking class with Chef Linda! She is super friendly and the class was really engaging!
illona
11 Nov 2023
Our second cooking and learning evening with Chef Linda. . .what a delight. It is clear how much she loves what she does. Each element of the meal is brought together with care and attention to the cooking method at hand and a desire that we be able to replicate what she is teaching. It's fun having a local chef of this quality with whom we can spend an enriching, interesting evening.
illona
14 Oct 2023
Informative, interesting and educational. . .we thoroughly enjoyed our cooking class experience with Chef Linda. She has a flare for understanding how to combine unusual flavors to create a masterpiece for the tastebuds.
Carlie
18 Sep 2023
We had a great time cooking with Chef Linda. She is very knowledgeable about different foods and their history, as well as proper techniques for safe cooking. The meal was delicious and we will be cooking with the recipes used in the future!
Kuei
03 Sep 2023
Our experience with Chef Linda was nothing short of magical. We both learned something new and have some wonderful new dishes to share with family and friends. Thank you for such a wonderful evening.
Sara
27 Aug 2023
She explained everything wonderfully, and we had a great time.
Liliana
01 Aug 2023
We loved learning how to make an entire French bistro meal with Chef Linda. We also loved her stories and appreciated her patience with our varied skill level. Highly recommend!
Watts
01 Jul 2023
Very knowledgeable friendly plenty of juicy extra tips!
jessica
30 Jun 2023
I recently had the pleasure of attending Chef Linda's Mexican food cooking class, and it was an absolute delight! Chef Linda's extensive knowledge and clever kitchen hacks truly impressed me. The Queso Fundido with Poblano Vinaigrette was a culinary masterpiece; the flavors were incredibly delicious and blended perfectly. Equally impressive was the Corn and Poblano Lasagna, which left me craving for more.
Apart from the scrumptious dishes, what made the experience even more enjoyable was the comfortable and welcoming setting of Chef Linda's home kitchen. The cozy ambiance made it feel like I was cooking among friends. And speaking of friends, I must mention the adorable feline companions who added an extra touch of warmth to the atmosphere. Meeting Chef Linda's cats was a delightful bonus to an already fantastic experience.
Overall, I can't praise Chef Linda enough for her culinary expertise, her creative kitchen hacks, and her ability to create a cozy and inviting cooking environment. Attending her Mexican food cooking class was a truly memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their culinary skills while savoring incredible flavors.
Abigail
31 May 2023
Chef Linda was amazing! She is very sweet and knowledgeable. Definitely learned from our class.
Zach
27 Apr 2023
Had a lot of fun and learned a lot.
Mary Ann
12 Apr 2023
Wonderful insights into Southwest cooking and flavors. Wow, everything we made was a flavor bomb. Chef Linda has very tasty recipes and great tips for preping ingredients. I learned a lot and the meal was absolutely delicious! She is a skill chef and food educator. Would love to do more classes with her.
Deb
12 Apr 2023
Fabulous meal and food factoids. A wealth of information and super tasty!
Pam
11 Apr 2023
We chose the New Orleans meal
and it did not disappoint our tastebuds. Chef Linda had a fabulous knowledge of the NOLA area including the history of the people and the food. She welcomed us into her beautiful home and we worked side by side in her kitchen (all ingredients,
Utensils and cookware provided) and learned new tips and techniques while making a wonderfully aromatic and delicious four course meal. We ate as we cooked and had enough for leftovers!! Linda was warm and friendly and funny. I'd highly recommend this experience. When I'm back in Tucson next year, I'll definitely book another cooking lesson!
Janet
05 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful evening with Chef Linda! We learned a lot, gained some very practical and useful skills and the food was outstanding! Five stars all around!
Barbara Rosa
05 Apr 2023
A fun experience learning about the food used in the class as well as cooking, knife and seasoning techniques. Highly recommend it.
Kathleen
28 Mar 2023
Hello
Chef Linda and our cooking and eating experience was amazing!!!!
Chef Linda, is so knowledgeable and provided wonderful information to help us understand the what and reason why cooking certain foods!!! Also great stories and humor throughout the evening!!! Our meal was beyond delicious!!! We will be back with Chef Linda and bringing friends to join in a fun evening experience!!!
Paul
27 Mar 2023
Ten stars! Not only was the food delicious, but Linda was a great host and very knowledgeable about food and regaled us with tons of information and was great company as we ate. We also had to make last minute changes to our schedule and she was super gracious and flexible to make it work out for us.
Bill
16 Mar 2023
This was more than just cooking food. Linda spent considerable time sharing her vast knowledge and use of the different ingredients that went into our meal. She also gave us tips and showed us ways that will make us better cooks no matter what we might be cooking. A superb evening! Thanks Linda.
Kathleen
13 Mar 2023
Linda is great! We had a lesson in chiles- fresh and dried- before we got cooking. She kept us engaged and on track. We learned about the effect of salt on flavors… and those flavors were delicious!!
Fern
20 Feb 2023
Chef Linda was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and communicative! She taught us so many aspects of food and cooking in this class.
Sally Plumb
23 Jan 2023
Chef Linda’s knowledge, experience, patience, and understanding were amazing and much appreciated—and the dinner we created was fantastic. I especially enjoyed learning about the “why” behind the “what,” which will provide context to future culinary creations and choices.
Craig
22 Jan 2023
Linda was exceptional. Not only was she a great chef, she was a wonderful storyteller and teacher. We’ll recommend her to anyone.
Allie
16 Jan 2023
We had a delicious meal and a wonderful time, and learned a lot about chiles!
Adam
31 Dec 2022
Excellent class, we learned so much. Thank you for hosting us!
Laura
30 Dec 2022
We learned so much! Linda was amazing. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Susan
28 Dec 2022
Beyond excellent! Linda was wonderful in her food knowledge of history, techniques, and flavoring. The experience was relaxed, engaging, and enjoyable. Even those in our group who had no interest in food and cooking willingly participated. Curiosities and questions were answered. Linda maintained composure as we really made a kitchen mess….but it was well worth it. Thank you Linda!
Peggy
27 Dec 2022
Linda was terrific. Learned a lot, had a great meal, enjoyed the evening!
Nicholas McCullough
06 Nov 2022
Linda was an amazing host, chef, and instructor! Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and the tips and tricks that she showed to us were all so impressive and the entire evening was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much!
Nancy
05 Sep 2022
Linda was amazing! She is very knowledgeable about the history of the foods we prepared. It was a hands-on class and I learned several very useful tips. And you certainly don't go away hungry! We attended the Southwest cooking class - the chili rellenos was delicious and we learned a new way to prepare it. The beans, salad, guacamole and elote were awesome. Can't recommend the class high enough. You won't be disappointed.
Kevin
26 Aug 2022
Thanks Chef Linda for a tremendous experience! We enjoyed the knowledge and skills your shared with us. The food was outstanding!
Don
23 Jul 2022
We had a great time with Chef Linda! She was very welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a great time.
Maureen
19 Jun 2022
We had a fabulous meal and a lot of fun learning and sharing the cooking experience. Chef Linda is very interesting and her ability to educate and demonstrate different techniques of preparation, along with giving us a history of the foods and spices is an added value. Delicious meal!
Mary
04 Apr 2022
Our experience with Chef Linda was outstanding! We learned some great techniques and the food was outstanding. We will not hesitate to sign up for another class with Chef Linda next time we are in Tucson!
Sharon
11 Mar 2022
Very knowledgeable -- went above and beyond in giving us pertinent information in working with the dishes -- and it was delicious.
Shelby
21 Feb 2022
Chef Linda was outstanding. It was my boyfriends birthday and she went above and beyond my expectations. She has extensive knowledge of the history of food, knife techniques and more! Her home is beautiful, clean, and her kitchen/utensils are top notch! Our family will be doing another class with her!
Nathan
06 Feb 2022
Very enjoyable, it was good to learn in person. Excited to try the new recipes.
Brenden
29 Jan 2022
Chef Linda was very accommodating and has a lot of knowledge to share, Me and my partner had a great time learning how to make New Orleans cuisine with her.
Caitlin
10 Jan 2022
It was a beautiful evening. We learned so much while having such a wonderful time.
Thank you
Sharon
20 Dec 2021
This was a great way to share the evening with friends. Linda was great guiding us through each recipe.
Elizabeth
08 Nov 2021
Chef Linda was amazing. She made cooking a fantastic meal easy and understandable. The
meal itself was amazing and exited to have learned new techniques that I will use again in the future. We will definitely be booking another cooking class with Chef Linda soon. Highly recommend.
Heather
30 Mar 2026
I attended this class on 3/28 and can confirm that Brooke’s 3/29 review accurately reflects the experience.
The class is held in the chef’s home, which was not clean or guest-ready. The kitchen and shared spaces were cluttered, the bathroom was dirty, and overall it did not feel like an appropriate environment for a paid cooking experience.
Food safety was a major concern. There were multiple instances of the chef touching her face and then handling ingredients without washing hands. Shared towels were also used by multiple guests.
The class itself was disorganized, with a long introduction that cut into cooking time and an overall rushed, somewhat dismissive instruction style.
This experience did not meet expectations in terms of cleanliness, professionalism, or value. I would not recommend.
Danielle
29 Mar 2026
Was really looking forward to this. Very disappointing. House was dirty and so unkempt. While encouraged to bring our own booze we were held hostage to chef telling us we could not consume it until the meal— which was a truly paltry and an insulting portion. Chef berated us, was agitated and brash. A huge miss.
Brooke
29 Mar 2026
Class is at the chef’s house which was very very dirty. The chef was rude, impatient, and disorganized. We basically made a group dinner and everyone received very small portions. The description for the class says you can enjoy wine while you cook but she didn’t let us open our bottle until the main course which was served at 8:45 and we left by 9. Save your money and just got to a nice dinner somewhere else.
Mary Temple
07 Feb 2022
Knowledge of cooking was excellent. The food we made was very good. However, if you’re looking for a pleasant experience with uncluttered kitchen or dining table staged for a lovely dinner, this would not be a good choice.
