Private Chef - From Garden to Gourmet Dinner

Valentine's

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All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You’ll Do

Savor the best of seasonal produce with farm-fresh flavors.

This private chef experience invites you to savor the joy of fresh, seasonal ingredients with a bit of coastal French influence. Chef Elena will craft a menu that highlights vibrant flavors and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

Begin with a colorful roasted beet salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy a tender, citrus and herb slow-cooked salmon, perfectly paired with fluffy herbed basmati rice. For a sweet finale, indulge in a warm and decadent chocolate soufflé, designed to impress and delight. This experience brings the essence of seasonal cooking to your table for a truly memorable meal.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

Roasted Beet Salad

With golden beets, Persian cucumbers, dill and goat cheese crumble

Citrus and Herb Slow-Roasted Salmon

With salmon, blood orange, thyme, rosemary and oregano

Herbed Basmati Rice

With basmati rice and olive oil

Chocolate Soufflé

With dark chocolate, powdered sugar and whipped 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 4
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
Labels French, Healthy, Mediterranean, Mother's Day, Pescatarian, Valentine's

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Elena

18 reviews

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.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Elena will travel to guests within Gilbert for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Savor the best of seasonal produce with farm-fresh flavors.

Your Menu

Roasted Beet Salad

With golden beets, Persian cucumbers, dill and goat cheese crumble

Citrus and Herb Slow-Roasted Salmon

With salmon, blood orange, thyme, rosemary and oregano

Herbed Basmati Rice

With basmati rice and olive oil

Chocolate Soufflé

With dark chocolate, powdered sugar and whipped cream

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 4
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3 hours
Chef Arrival Time 1 hour prior to the selected serving time
Labels French, Healthy, Mediterranean, Mother's Day, Pescatarian, Valentine's

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Elena

James

18 Jan 2026

My wife and I went for a nice evening cclass. It was perfect. Elena is vibrant and friendly. We made two different types of bread. We had our hands in the dough and spreading out ingredients every step of the way. Cannot recommend this class enough.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kimberly

25 Jan 2026

My mom and I took Elena's Artisan Bread class. Not only were the recipes delicious but my mom and I throughly enjoyed the class. Elena took her time and answered all our questions. We would definitely take more classes from Elena.

Jane

18 Jan 2026

We made some yummy cinnamon rolls and chocolate Babka! Elena was a wonderful host, had lots of fabulous cooking and travel stories to share and provided a wonderful experience! I highly recommend her — a fun way to spend with a friend while leaning a valuable baking skill.

Jill

18 Jan 2026

Great experience with Elena! Her home and kitchen were a perfect setting for our group. We made cinnamon rolls and babka. She was a great teacher, gave us tips on which ingredients are best for baking breads, kneading techniques and the cinnamon rolls and babka were delicious! Would definitely recommend booking a class with her.

Alexandra

13 Jan 2026

Took my Mother for her birthday and she loved the entire experience. We learned a lot from Chef Elena and all the questions we asked were well explained. Definitely would take another class. My Mom especially left super excited to make more puff pastries at home

Trent

04 Jan 2026

Chef Elena is great. We recently took her Crafting Flaky Pastry Creations class and really enjoyed it. She’s very welcoming and made learning the techniques easy and fun. The three of us had a blast!

Mike

11 Oct 2025

Chef Elena made us feel comfortable and capable. She helped us create the most delicious pastry that we cannot wait to make for our family. We will definitely take another class from her.

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!

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.

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Marcelo

22 Nov 2024

Chef Elena is so nice and has has a great culinary knowledge