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14 Reviews

Chef Michael's knowledge and background in the culinary world is robust, from earning a culinary arts education to working in guest services, management and restaurant operations, and now as a personal chef. He has designed incredible menus and is an expert in meeting the dietary needs of individuals and different cultures. Chef Michael looks forward to offering a culinary experience that is memorable and focuses on building skills and relationships.

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Asheville Cooking Class: Classic Gourmet French Cooking

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Michael

Asheville Private Chef Meal: Authentic Moroccan Tagine

CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Authentic Moroccan Tagine

$89 each

Private Chef Meal

$89

Relax and allow Chef Michael to take your taste buds on a journey to Morocco. During this private chef meal, Chef Michael will prepare for you a three-course Moroccan menu showcasing the colorful and complex flavor profiles that characterize authentic Moroccan cuisine. Chef Michael will begin this culinary...

Serving the Asheville area

Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st & other times

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Asheville Private Chef Meal: Surf and Turf Feast

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Surf and Turf Feast

$109 each

Private Chef Meal

$109

Enjoy the best of both worlds with a hand-picked butcher strip steak and jumbo shrimp. Chef Michael will prepare for you an incredibly indulgent and gourmet three-course surf and turf dinner in this private chef meal. Begin the experience with a grilled romaine lettuce wedge salad, homemade dressing and...

Serving the Asheville area

Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st & other times

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Asheville Private Chef Meal: Seared Spanish Sea Scallops

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Seared Spanish Sea Scallops

$79 each

Private Chef Meal

$79

These seared Spanish sea scallops promise to be a mouthful in more ways than one. During this private chef meal, Chef Michael will prepare for you a three-course seafood dinner using fresh, high-quality ingredients and sultry Spanish flavor profiles. Chef Michael will begin with a classic arugula and fennel...

Serving the Asheville area

Next Date: Sun, Jun 1st & other times

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

San Diego Cooking Class: Spanish Seafood Spectacular

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Spanish Seafood Spectacular

$105

Cooking Class

$105

Embark on a culinary journey to Spain with Chef Michael in this interactive culinary experience. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you will learn how to prepare a gourmet and authentic three-course Spanish menu that showcases the bounty of the sea as well as time-honored Spanish culinary techniques. You...

Serving the San Diego area

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San Diego Cooking Class: Flavorful Seasonal Fish

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Flavorful Seasonal Fish

$105

Cooking Class

$105

Prepare fish in a variety of ways that are easy to understand with Chef Michael. Chef Michael is ready to take the fear out of cooking fish. Learn all you need to know in this class with an expert! Start from the very beginning as Chef Michael provides a walkthrough on breaking down a fish. You will learn the...

Serving the San Diego area

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San Diego Cooking Class: Soul Food Cooking and Baking Skills

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Soul Food Cooking and Baking Skills

$105

Cooking Class

$105

Discover cooking and baking skills and techniques to make Grandma's best soul food. In this hands-on class with Chef Michael, you'll learn how to prepare a from-scratch soul food menu that follows the cooking and baking processes that have been passed down in his family for generations. Some of the recipes you can...

Serving the San Diego area

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REVIEWS

Chef Michael's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 14 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Michael

Richard Schwartze

02/25/25

Had an outstanding time with chef Michael! He was a great teacher and we both learned a lot . We had such a good time we intend to do this again. Could not recommend this experience more!

02/25/25

Elizabeth

07/01/22

Michael was fantastic and made the evening fun and relaxed. The food was delicious.

07/01/22

Ron

06/19/22

Chef Michael exceeded our expectations. We had a lot of fun and learned so much.

06/19/22

Chef Michael

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael

Classic Gourmet French Cooking

Back to Basics Knife Skills

Classic Steak Dinner

Sharpen Your Kitchen Knife Skills

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Michael

Authentic Moroccan Tagine

Surf and Turf Feast

Seared Spanish Sea Scallops

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Spanish Seafood Spectacular

Flavorful Seasonal Fish

Soul Food Cooking and Baking Skills