Explore refreshing dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
This private chef experience offers a delightful journey into Mediterranean flavors that will awaken your senses. Chef Elena will create a vibrant menu inspired by fresh ingredients and traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
Begin with a comforting roasted zucchini and potato soup to warm up your palate. Enjoy a creamy avocado Caesar salad with a refreshing twist. For the main course, savor herb-marinated chicken infused with lemon and garlic, complemented by bright citrus notes. Conclude with an almond orange cake, subtly infused with orange zest, for a sweet and memorable finish.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
With zucchini, potatoes, onions, olive oil and cream cheese
Avocado Caesar Salad
With avocado, Parmesan cheese and croûtons
Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken
With lemon, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper
Almond Orange Cake
With almond flour, orange juice and Cointreau liqueur
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.
Driven by a deep passion for culinary creativity, Chef Elena brings the joy of baking to enthusiastic home cooks and food lovers alike. Specializing in a unique blend of global flavors, she combines her Mexican heritage, Jewish traditions and classic French techniques to create delicious breads and pastries. Chef Elena’s classes are all about hands-on learning, where she inspires students to explore new flavors, unleash their creativity and gain confidence in the kitchen. Her goal is to make each cooking experience engaging, memorable and bursting with flavor, leaving guests excited to recreate the magic at home.
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 Elena will travel to guests within Chandler for this experience.
Explore refreshing dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
This private chef experience offers a delightful journey into Mediterranean flavors that will awaken your senses. Chef Elena will create a vibrant menu inspired by fresh ingredients and traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
Begin with a comforting roasted zucchini and potato soup to warm up your palate. Enjoy a creamy avocado Caesar salad with a refreshing twist. For the main course, savor herb-marinated chicken infused with lemon and garlic, complemented by bright citrus notes. Conclude with an almond orange cake, subtly infused with orange zest, for a sweet and memorable finish.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
With zucchini, potatoes, onions, olive oil and cream cheese
Avocado Caesar Salad
With avocado, Parmesan cheese and croûtons
Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken
With lemon, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper
Almond Orange Cake
With almond flour, orange juice and Cointreau liqueur
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.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Elena
Glenn
16 Aug 2025
My wife and I had a wonderful time at this class. Neither of us had ever made pastry from scratch before, but Elena broke down the process while explaining the theory behind each step in a way that made it feel simple and achievable. Everything we made tasted incredible, and we took away enough knowledge that we feel pretty confident we could make our own pastry at home now.
Elise
16 Aug 2025
My husband and I like to try new things together and we both love sweets. I knew he would love the chocolate twists and I absolutely loved the puffed berry pastry. Elena explained everything very well and was well prepared and friendly. I was a bit nervous to go to a strangers house but her home was very clean and elegantly decorated. Overall it was a great date night for my husband and I and I have already booked another one on one class for us to make artisans bread! Plus leaving with the extras to have the next day and to share with our kid was nice.
Brian
04 Aug 2025
My wife and I recently took a cooking class Artisan Bread Bakes with Chef Elena, and we had a fantastic time! Chef Elena was warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience fun and easy to follow. We learned a lot and came away with delicious homemade bread we were proud of. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun and rewarding hands-on experience!
Sarah
27 Jul 2025
Chef Elena was fantastic! She explained the cooking processes clearly and was very personable and fun! I highly recommend you take one of her classes.
Holley
14 Mar 2025
Chef Elena's bread class was fantastic! My daughter and I attended while I was in town visiting for a fun, hands on adventure. Chef Elena did a great job with explaining the details of each process, and the important tips to remember. The class was engaging and very collaborative which allowed everyone to partake in the process of bread making. Most importantly... the bread was amazing and so delicious - yet easy enough for us to feel confident to go home and try baking it ourselves.
Heidi
10 Mar 2025
Elena did a great job. We learned some tips and the recipes were scrumptious. I would recommend her for future classes.
Karina
28 Feb 2025
We loved cooking with chef Elena! She taught us a bit about the science behind bread making before getting started. She helped us every step of the way and we made 3 delicious breads. Her place was clean and great to cook in. We’d highly recommend
Amber
23 Feb 2025
I recently attended a bread-making class, which was an incredible and intimate experience! From start to finish, the class was well-organized, informative, and hands-on. The instructor was knowledgeable and made the entire process easy to follow.
We learned different techniques, from kneading and proofing to shaping and baking. The best part? We got to take home freshly baked bread that smelled and tasted amazing! The class also provided great tips on ingredients, oven settings, and how to achieve the perfect crust.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend this class. It’s fun and engaging, and you leave with delicious homemade bread and newfound confidence in baking. I can’t wait to try out my new skills at home!
Joe
21 Feb 2025
My wife and I attended Chef Elena's Artisan Bread Bakes class; it was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this class. Chef Elena is an excellent instructor; she is knowledgeable, well-prepared, and polite. During this class, you'll not be just a robot executing instructions; you'll get practical knowledge, know why you're doing specific steps, and know how to adapt. When you're finished, you will leave with some delicious bakes of bread and a strong desire to make more now that you realize how easy and fun it can be.
Tomi
03 Dec 2024
My daughter and I did her cinnamon rolls, Star bread and pecan roll class. We had such a great time and learned so much and everything was delicious. I will definitely sign up again.
Everything was clean, organized and well presented.
Reviews Chef Elena received outside of Cozymeal
Marcelo
22 Nov 2024
Chef Elena is so nice and has has a great culinary knowledge
