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Chef Lawrence is a self-taught chef who allowed his curiosity and love of food to nurture the growth of his successful culinary career. He has worked as a personal chef, caterer, and as a pastry chef at several restaurants across the country. Chef Lawrence not only enjoys cooking, but also teaching others to cook many different cuisines while infusing his passion and expressive personality into each one of his dishes.

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Treat yourself to a divine pasta dinner and a show with the multi-talented Chef Lawrence. After an opening opera or broadway song, Chef Lawrence will take you through the process of making homemade pasta in this hands-on culinary experience. You will begin your meal with a refreshing tricolore salad then dive into...

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Treat yourself to an authentic Thai dinner and a show with the multi-talented Chef Lawrence. In this hands-on class you will learn how to prepare traditional Thai favorites â€” vegetarian upon request â€” while enjoying the musical stylings of the incredibly talented Chef Lawrence. You'll begin by rolling...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Lawrence

Darnell G.

09/01/2018

This was such an amazing and intimate experience. Chef Lawrence was extremely hospitable. The wife and I are celebrating our anniversary and we chose to spend a portion of the time cooking, singing, and dining to bring in another year of love and gratitude. Good food and good company brings about a wonderful experience with Chef Lawrence, the composer.

Audrey M.

07/30/2018

Chef Lawrence's extensive background in cooking and the performing arts makes him an incredible teacher and entertainer. He can whip up a delicious fresh pasta with the simplest alfredo sauce that will blow guests away. From Italian to Thai, Chef Lawrence makes traveling the culinary world accessible in your own kitchen. He might even sing you your favorite Broadway hit while you simmer a curry!

Steven

10/14/2017

Super fun and informative. We took "The Cheeses of Northern France" class and I, a non-cheese gourmand, got a good grasp on the process and styles of several cheeses and most importantly, learned about some new cheeses that I really like and will continue to buy. We ate, drank and sang and made some new friends along the way. Lawrence is a great host and I am looking forward to more classes with him. This is a great event for the price

06/15/2015

The pasta-making class was lots of fun: we made two kinds of pasta dishes with delicious sauces, and an amazing olive oil cake for dessert. Our teacher Lawrence serenaded us with his operatic vocal stylings. He also has a great sense of humor, so everyone felt comfortable and relaxed. At the end, we sat down to a feast of our own creations, with wine and interesting conversation. I think these classes would be a great activity for couples to share.

02/09/2014

Chef Lawrence is a talented performer and energetic host. He manages the chaos of amateur chefs with grace and good humor. The lasagne we made was the best I've eaten, even in Italy-so light that it almost floated out of the pan. Bravo!

Greg

01/26/2014

Lawrence is not only a talented singer/songwriter, he is a gifted gourmand with a lively stage and personal presence, and a great sense of humor. Don't pass up an opportunity to spend a few hours with him and learn some of his impressive and oh-so-delicious culinary secrets! You'll have fun, meet some great people, prepare, cook and taste some delightful foods, too.

Linda

01/24/2014

I have been to three of these classes, and I must say they are a hoot! Great food, super techniques and you are serenaded throughout by the chef (who is very talented!) - along with some fun sing-a-longs for the students. A very welcoming atmosphere. A must for any foodie!

Len

01/13/2014

I had a terrific time at Cooking a Capella. Mr. Rush is entertaining, informative, and an expert in all things culinary. Most of all, he has a persuasive way of making you excited about food. And where else do you get serenaded in a cooking class?! I loved the experience!

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