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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: Make Creative Dumplings

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Exceptional French Feast

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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...

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Tempting Italian Originals

$99 each

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Your dining room becomes the site of a masterful chef-prepared Italian feast. Old World masterpieces become a menu of your choosing, thanks to this delightful at-home private chef meal. Chef Landi is on hand to prepare a suite of incredible upscale Italian dishes perfect for sharing with friends and...

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Philadelphia Private Chef Meal: Jewels From The Coast

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Jewels From The Coast

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Fresh seafood and surrounding dishes provide a glimpes of fine ocean-front dining at home. Your dining options get a refreshing splash of coastal flavor with this exciting private chef meal from Chef Landi. Choose a menu that reflects your most indulgent tastes, then sit back with your favorite foodies to enjoy...

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Philadelphia Market Tour + Cooking Class: Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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Exploring Reading Terminal Market

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

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Discover Philadelphia's culinary diversity well beyond the cheesesteak on this weekend food tour. Spend your weekend immersed in Philadelphiaâ€™s culinary heartbeat on a food tour that combines historic dishes with lively market energy. Taste the cityâ€™s best while exploring its cultural roots. Start with...

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Taste of Classic Philly

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Savor iconic local favorites in the heart of Philadelphia. This fun and engaging food tour showcases the cityâ€™s quintessential eats such as the signature cheesesteak, tomato pie, traditional soft pretzels and Amish-inspired baked goods. Across this 2.5-hour tour, your guide will introduce you to low-key...

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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: Serving the Spanish Summer

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Bring a taste of sun-soaked Spain to your table with this chef-led cooking class Paella is one of the worldâ€™s most-loved dishes and this online cooking class offers the chance to finally master it at home. Sign up and youâ€™ll be guided by a world-class chef, learning the...

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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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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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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. Canâ€™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

Make Creative Dumplings

Italian American Restaurant Favorites

Roman-Style Pizza

Exceptional French Feast

Tempting Italian Originals

Jewels From The Coast

Exploring Reading Terminal Market

Taste Iconic Philadelphia Eats

Taste of Classic Philly

Roman-Style Pizza

Charcuterie Board-Making Contest

Sweet Italian Escape

Nine Ways to Fold Chinese Dumplings

Serving the Spanish Summer

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Drake THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Gluten Free Southern Comfort

Spectacular Sushi

Chinese Takeout Classics