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Chef Jalenâ€™s culinary career has taken him from being line cook, sous chef or kitchen manager at various restaurants to a lead position at a highly regarded Chinese bistro. Heâ€™s also a culinary entrepreneur, running a private chef and catering company. Chef Jalenâ€™s experience working on the East Coast eventually led him to Charlotte, where he now happily shares his passion for international cuisine with students and aspiring chefs of all skill levels.

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Chocolate Truffles From Scratch

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Charlotte Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Culinary Showcase

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Hibachi Culinary Showcase

$60 each

Hibachi Catering

$60

Delight in the traditions of Japanese hibachi cooking. Embark on a mouthwatering private chef meal featuring the tantalizing flavors of hibachi cuisine. Led by an esteemed Chef QQ, immerse yourself in a culinary journey filled with masterful meals. With the hibachi grill as the centerpiece, choose from a wide...

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Charlotte Private Chef Meal: French Coastal Cuisine

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French Coastal Cuisine

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Private Chef Meal

$129

Celebrate fresh seafood and seasonal citrus with elegant French coastal flavors. Bring the elegance of a seaside villa to your dining room with this private chef meal celebrating clarity and freshness. This menu focuses on the delicate textures of premium seafood and the bright acidity of seasonal citrus,...

Next Date: Thu, Sep 10th & other times

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Charlotte Private Chef Meal: Tuscan Country Flavors

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Tuscan Country Flavors

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Celebrate the rich culture and cuisine of Tuscany with family and friends. Bring the flavors of the Italian countryside to your dining room table with this unique private chef meal. A gourmet chef arrives ready to dazzle you and your guests by planning, preparing and cleaning up an authentic menu. Your meal...

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DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Charlotte

$85

Team Building Activity

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Charlotte

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Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Charlotte

$85

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Get ready for a lively and competitive salsa and guacamole-making team building activity in Charlotte. Bring your group together and compete for guac greatness in this flavorful showdown in Charlotte! With plenty of fresh ingredients, expert guidance and hands-on fun, youâ€™ll mix, taste and laugh your way to the...

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Charlotte Team Cooking Class: Learn to Roll Sushi - Charlotte

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Learn to Roll Sushi - Charlotte

$85

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Race your crew to sushi glory in this high-energy showdown led by a sushi chef in Charlotte. Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled sushi-making competition your team wonâ€™t forget! In this fun team building activity in Charlotte, you and your crew will slice, roll and creatively freestyle your way through a...

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Online Pasta Making Class: Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

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Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

$45/Person

Online Pasta Making Class

$45/Person

Virtually join Chef Davide in Tivoli, Italy for a truly authentic and unique epicurean experience. During this live interactive online cooking class, Chef Davide will join you virtually from just outside of Rome, Italy to teach you how to master two of the most iconic Italian recipes, including silky ribbons of...

Next Date: Wed, Sep 2nd, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

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Cooking Class + Wine Tasting

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$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Discover perfect food and wine pairings in this virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle. Join Chef Angela-Michelle as she guides you through an array of appetizers paired with bubbly wines across four courses. First, you'll dive into making a smoked salmon sushi roll. Next, prepare shrimp and pork dumplings...

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Online Cooking Class: A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jalen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Charlotte Cooking Class: Italian Dinner Party

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Italian Dinner Party

$85

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$85

Prepare a four-course Italian meal full of fresh ingredients and bold, authentic flavors. Join Chef Jalen in this hands-on cooking class as he teaches you how to make a simple, yet delicious menu of Italian dishes. As you cook this four-course meal, Chef Jalen will also provide professional tips for plating...

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

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Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

$85

Cooking Class

$85

Learn to prepare sushi and other East Asian-inspired dishes with the help of Chef Jalen. In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jalen, you'll prepare a menu of sushi and other Asian-inspired dishes, along with a slew of culinary tips. This instructional class is great for sushi-making beginners, as well as more...

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Charlotte Cooking Class: Classic Mediterranean Menu

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Classic Mediterranean Menu

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Learn to make classic Mediterranean dishes, like crunchy falafel and savory kabob. Join Chef Jalen in this hands-on cooking class as he teaches you how to prepare a five-course Mediterranean dinner. Along with learning how to cook the dishes, you'll also learn tips for plating, seasoning and staying confident in the...

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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Jalen

Jerome K.

04/16/2022

Chef Jalen was really Awesome, I learned a lot of new techniques in the kitchen, really loved learning how to make pasta. The conversations were great and I would to have this experience again. Thank You Chef Jalen for a great experience.âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸

Tanya C.

04/02/2022

My friends and I had such a good time. The food was great, and we all picked up helpful tips for our cooking! Thank you so much!

Sharon D.

04/01/2022

All I can say is WOW!! Chef Jalen was amazing! The food was so good (better than any restaurant I ever have eaten at). He was very knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and kind. We definitely will be doing this again. Thank you so much! Sharon Dillard

Courtney P.

03/26/2022

Excellent meal, great conversation.

Chef Jalen

Chocolate Truffles From Scratch

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Charlotte

Classic Parisian Bistro

Hibachi Culinary Showcase

French Coastal Cuisine

Tuscan Country Flavors

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Charlotte

Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Charlotte

Learn to Roll Sushi - Charlotte

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jalen THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Italian Dinner Party

Sushi Workshop and East Asian Fare

Classic Mediterranean Menu