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With more than 10 years of experience in the food industry and a degree from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Drake has helped open multiple restaurants and bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as worked closely with celebrity chefs for appearances on news stations and shows on the Food Network. He also worked as a private chef for high-profile clients, both at home and at large-scale catering events.

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Comforting Thai Cuisine - Date Night

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Traditional Spanish Cuisine

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Traditional Spanish Cuisine

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Paella is the star in this authentic Spanish meal prepared just for you. In this private chef meal, Chef Daniel will showcase Spanish fare with classic paella as the highlight of the evening. This authentic Spanish meal is a fit for date night, large party and more. First, enjoy an arugula and spinach salad with...

Serving the Philadelphia area

Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd & other times

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Exceptional French Feast

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Exceptional French Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Let an expert chef create an oustanding array of French dishes in your home kitchen. Fans of fine French dining will adore this private chef meal, an in-home gourmet opportunity led by the exceptional talents of Chef Landi. Give your fellow foodies a treat with this custom-crafted dinner party filled with...

Serving the Philadelphia area

Next Date: Wed, Jun 4th & other times

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Asian and Sushi Feast

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Asian and Sushi Feast

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Bring the best of contemporary sushi straight to your table in this exciting experience. Discover Asian cuisine with a delightful four-course seafood menu in this private chef meal. Pick up top tips and techniques from an expert chef as they prepare your feast. Start with crispy shrimp tempura or...

Serving the Philadelphia area

Next Date: Thu, Jun 5th & other times

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Philadelphia Market Tour + Cooking Class: Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

$29

Market Tour + Cooking Class

$29

Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of PhiladelphiaвЂ™s oldest public market. This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of PhillyвЂ™s iconic Reading Terminal Market. Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with...

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5.0

3 Reviews

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Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd at 10:30AM & other times

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Philadelphia Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: The Best of Philadelphia's Culinary Scene

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The Best of Philadelphia's Culinary Scene

$75

Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

$75

Discover what makes Philadelphia a culinary icon. Elevate your Philadelphia food tour with carefully curated drinks including hoppy Asian beers and crisp local cider, perfectly paired with iconic dishes. Begin with a spiced apple dumpling and fresh cream at Reading Terminal Market. Savor local specialties before...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

4.8

5 Reviews

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Philadelphia Food Tour: Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

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Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

$65

Food Tour

$65

From Amish artisans to Irish pubs, see what makes Philadelphia's eclectic food scene so special. In Philadelphia, flavors tell stories — this food tour invites you to taste history and innovation across bustling markets and cozy taverns. Experience the city’s heritage one bite at a time. Begin at Reading Terminal...

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4.8

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Philadelphia (Point Breeze)

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Philadelphia Team Building Activity: Charcuterie Board Challenge

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Great for Groups of 2-50

Charcuterie Board Challenge

$99

Team Building Activity

$99

Get your gang in on preparing and arrange charcuterie boards right in your own workplace. Spark a friendly charcuterie contest with your group in this on-site team building class with Chef Daniel. He'll teach you everything you need to know about assembling charcuterie boards, then lead you in a competition to see who...

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Philadelphia Team Building Activity: Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

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Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

$95

Team Building Activity

$95

Teams can test their chops creating artful boards in a contest that's a cut above. Bring friendly kitchen competition to your worksite in this team building cooking class led by Chef Landi. With a bit of expert guidance and a hearty helping of culinary brilliance, your group will vie for the title of Best Charcuterie...

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person

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$39/Person

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

Next Date: Tue, Jun 3rd, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

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A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

$39/Person

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$39/Person

If you just quickly clapped your hands four times, this "Friends"-giving class is for you. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Sharon, you will learn how to prepare a "Friends"-themed Friendsgiving menu featuring the show's most memorable fare. Some of the recipes you can look forward to...

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Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai

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$99/Person + Kit

Online Cooking Class

$99/Person + Kit

Your dining selections get an Asian-Pacific upgrade with this authentic menu filled with flavor. Treat family, friends or yourself to handcrafted pad Thai with everything you'll learn in this online cooking class from Chef Krong. Practice your skills for preparing traditional rice noodles and cook up the perfect batch...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Gluten Free Southern Comfort

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Gluten Free Southern Comfort

$65

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$65

Join Chef Drake and learn how to prepare a lineup of Southern classics without the gluten. In this hands-on class with Chef Drake, you will learn how to prepare a three-course menu of Southern comfort fare using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and classic Southern recipes surreptitiously made sans gluten. Some of...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Spectacular Sushi

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Spectacular Sushi

$85

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$85

Get ready to learn how to create a spread of spectacular sushi with Chef Drake. In this hands-on class with Chef Drake, you will learn how to prepare three different types of sushi and more using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and time-honored Japanese culinary techniques and equipment. After learning the ins and...

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Philadelphia Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Classics

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Chinese Takeout Classics

$75

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$75

Learn how to beat the delivery driver to dinner with these better-from-scratch Chinese takeout recipes. In this hands-on class with Chef Drake, you will learn how to prepare some of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home using techniques that are easier than picking up the phone to order takeout. Some of the...

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Chef Drake's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 4 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Drake

Estrella

02/24/20

Excellent Chef and Instructor, his explanations are easy to follow (including the techniques) The food was delicious and easy to do it at home. Highly recommend Chef Drake

02/24/20

Deandra

02/23/20

Absolutely enjoyed everything about this class. Hosted in Chef Drakes cozy apartment the food was amazing and so fun to make. CanвЂ™t wait to try it again in my home.

02/23/20

Ashley

02/15/20

Chef Drake was all around amazing. The food was great and I definitely will be making at least 2 of these recipies again later. The whole experience of learning and participating in the meal prep was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. We will most certainly be back again.

02/15/20

Chef Drake

Comforting Thai Cuisine - Date Night

Italian American Restaurant Favorites

Roman-Style Pizza

Traditional Spanish Cuisine

Exceptional French Feast

Asian and Sushi Feast

Exploring Reading Terminal Market

The Best of Philadelphia's Culinary Scene

Explore the Top Tastes of Philadelphia

Roman-Style Pizza

Charcuterie Board Challenge

Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

Health-Boosting Mocktails

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

Traditional Pad Thai

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Drake THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Gluten Free Southern Comfort

Spectacular Sushi

Chinese Takeout Classics