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Chef Jar is a passionate chef, a virtuoso of many diverse cuisines and the champion of several culinary competitions. After earning his culinary degree, Chef Jar traveled the world as a Hibachi and Teppanyaki Chef to bring his impressive dishes (and a little thrill) to hungry guests far and wide. He has studied nearly all types of culinary styles and techniques, but loves to explore Japanese, French, Indian and Latin cuisines.

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Elevated Soul Food

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Chef Jar blends Southern tradition with classic French technique for an unforgettable meal. In this private chef meal, Chef Jar will prepare a gourmet meal highlighting traditions of soul food cooking. Begin with savory crab corn fritters and Cajun aioli and hearty fish and grits with tangy relish and beurre...

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Unforgettable Gourmet Classics

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Elevate date night at home with an upscale dinner by Chef Jar. In this private chef meal, enjoy an impressive selection of classic gourmet dishes handcrafted by Chef Jar. Whether for a cozy date night or an intimate upscale gathering, this elevated menu is one to remember. Begin with a fresh house stack salad...

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Hearty Handcrafted Brunch

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Personalize your perfect brunch with selections from this hearty menu by Chef Jar. In this private chef meal, select your favorites from a menu of classic brunch items for your next morning celebration. Chef Jar will prepare omelettes just the way you like them at a live station to enjoy with fresh fruit,...

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Celebrate all-American flavors with the ultimate burger feast by Chef Jar. In this private chef meal, you are invited to express your creativity with a variety of toppings and sides to pair with a juicy, golden brown burger. Choose from Chef Jarâ€™s range of cheese, vegetables and spreads, including a bold...

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Artisan Pizza

Channel your culinary creativity with this build-your-own pizza night with Chef Jar. In this interactive pizza-making class, Chef Jar guides you through the foundations of preparing an artisan pizza feast as you learn how to make handmade dough and fresh tomato sauce. Once you have the base for your pizza creations,...

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A Steak Lover's Dream Dinner

With so many possibilities for enjoying steak, there's no reason to settle for just one. If steak of any kind is your perfect dining experience, this hands-on cooking class with Chef Jar is sure to be your meat and potatoes! You'll learn the techniques for creating a duo of steak-centered dishes that are destined to...

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Dazzling Asian Dishes

Learn how to prepare a variety of exciting Asian dishes with Chef Jar's help. Chef Jar brings a wealth of experience to this hands-on cooking class, where he will teach you the ins and outs of creating appetizing, Asian-inspired dishes that are sure to tantalize. Start the class by stuffing, folding, and cooking...

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Classic Mexican Cuisine

Learn how to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with the help of Chef Jar. Join Chef Jar for this hands-on cooking class centered around the zesty and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. He will teach you the finer points of crafting a well-rounded Mexican meal, including making tortillas and salsa from scratch and...

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Upscale French Cuisine

Learn how to prepare a spread of high-end French dishes with the help of Chef Jar. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Jar will teach you the different skills and techniques behind curating a fantastic menu of fine French cuisine. Begin the class by preparing pancetta and goat cheese crostini drizzled with honey,...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Jar

Bob R.

10/26/2023

Had a great time, Jar was very energetic, up eat and fun. He shared so many hints and information about the preparation that we will use in the future.

Jason M.

10/22/2023

Definitely recommend taking Chef Jarâ€™s class. We did the French cuisine class and the food was amazing, and Chef Jar gave a lot of good tips on how to cook more easily and how to combine flavors

Carol .

10/03/2023

Chef Jar was so much fun! It was a great class and I learned a lot!

Allison .

09/30/2023

Chef Jar was so engaging, and made the night so much fun. I canâ€™t wait to make the recipes he taught us, which were delicious. He made it feel accessible to make my own delicious meal from scratch.

Sarah S.

09/29/2023

What a fun night! Chef Jar created a perfect evening for our group. The food was wonderful, his company was outstanding. We loved having him.

MaLeaha S.

07/13/2023

We had such a fun time with Chef Jar! He does an amazing job teaching you cooking skills, having fun with learning the recipes, and entertaining his guests too. We had the Asian cuisine and it was some of the best food we have ever tasted! He went above and beyond!

James K.

07/12/2023

Met Chef Jar 3 weeks ago at a corporate outing. We went to his place for Asian tonight. What fun

Adrian C.

06/07/2023

Chef Jar was outstanding. Very informative in his discipline. Able to connect with us throughout the entire course. Learned new insights on how to cook foods and bringing them to a whole different level! This man deserves the world! Thank you again for everything and I hope your future endeavors come to fruition!

Nick F.

04/05/2023

Jar's class was wonderful and interactive. We will deffinetly be back again.

Alyssa D.

04/04/2023

Chef Jar exceeded all of my (our groups) expectations! The food was incredible but the best part about the night was Chef Jarâ€™s ability to teach us, corral us (when we got distracted talking), and share his story with us. From start to finish the evening was perfect. Everyone in our group had such a great time and we have been texting all week about it! Going to sign up for another one for sure! 10/10 recommend (oh and we are recreating the ENTIRE meal for Easter dinner for our family this weekend)!

Mihaela K.

03/26/2023

The food was exceptional, Chef Jar took great care of every detail, was fun to be with, and left the place spotless!

KEVIN C.

02/26/2023

Chef Jar was fantastic and kept us learning and entertained the entire evening. In addition to learning some great cooking techniques, his sense of humor and joy made it a very comfortable environment. Of course wrapping it up with a wonderful meal and dessert that we helped create topped off the evening. Highly recommended.

Emily J.

02/15/2023

Chef Jar has an amazing personality. He made us feel welcomed and comfortable. 10/10 would recommend!

Ashley L.

02/05/2023

Chef Jar was so much fun and knowledgeable in the art of cooking. My guests and I enjoyed our experience to the fullest and will definitely be booking again with Chef Jar!!!

Jacquelyn F.

02/05/2023

Our Asian class was phenomenal! Chef Jar welcomed us into his home and allowed us to work through some fun dishes and really simplified the process for us! These are recipes we can see ourselves cooking in our own kitchen! Chef Jar has a fun-loving personality and has many worldly experiences in dining, which made for some fantastic conversation! The only thing Chef Jar could do differently is invite us to take home the fantastic leftovers instead of disposing of them! We would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun night out!

Kelly G.

01/27/2023

What an amazing experience! Chef Jar was so engaging and fun! I would highly recommend booking Cgef Har for your next date night!!

Shelly S.

01/22/2023

Jar was so much fun! Personality plus and we learned some great tips while enjoying an incredible meal.

Greg R.

01/21/2023

Chef Jar was great! Very talented. Very fun. Very friendly. Bought the pizza making experience for my wife and I as a christmas gift. We learned some good tips and tricks to take home and had tons of fun. We also liked being able to have a couple drinks during the process. A+ 10/10 would recommend.

Haley P.

01/17/2023

Chef Jar was AMAZING! He has a great personality and I see his passion! It doesnâ€™t matter if youâ€™ve never cooked, he will show you everything you need to know! Everything is from scratch. They are his own recipes, and they are SO GOOD! Iâ€™m an extremely picky eater and I tried the Ahi fish and the sauce and I LOVED it. I never thought Iâ€™d like fish! Over all an amazing experience and will be booking more!

Carla S.

01/15/2023

He was fun, energetic and knowledgeable! We really enjoyed the food and the evening!

Dennis W.

01/13/2023

Chef Jar was better than what I could gave imagine. He made the dinner of complete strangers feel like family. Had is laughing and smiling all night and that is before I get to the food. He took our pallets on a great journey of French cuisine and explained the way the foods worked with each other thank you Chef.

James B.

01/13/2023

Our experience with Chef Jar was top notch. The food was amazing, and Chef treated our group like we were old friends. He answered all our questions and entertained us along the way. We can't wait to book another experience!

Kiel R.

01/10/2023

Absolutely top notch experience. He was warm and welcoming, very knowledgeable and entertaining and food was absolutely fantastic. I cant say enough good things about him!

Todd W.

12/27/2022

Chef Jar created a warm and welcoming environment and shared his passion for culinary arts in an enthusiastic and fun way. He is very knowledgeable about a variety of cultures. In addition to the wonderful food preparation, he had entertaining stories to tell. It was an incredible evening. Highly recommend Chef Jar!

Telicia H.

11/17/2022

Chef Jar was friendly. He offered tips to improve cooking at home and he took the time to explain the science behind the techniques. Highly recommend!!

Ayden R.

11/12/2022

Chef Jar was incredible we had a wonderful time!! The food was amazing and he was very knowledgeable! I definitely recommend any of his cooking experiences! 10/10 would definitely book with him again.

Janet H.

11/12/2022

We had a great time! Chef Jar is friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. He explained each step of the meal prep process. We enjoyed learning how to mix sweet, salty, tart and heat in the sauces and they were amazing! I also liked that the food we used all common ingredients in every dish. It makes it so much easier to repeat when the ingredients are already in your pantry and something you use regularly. Thanks Chef Jar for an amazing meal and evening!

Michael P.

11/10/2022

Chef Jar was personable and made the class fun. His choice of music was impressive. Great knife skills, talked about cooking methods and why and how he was doing things as he went along. Food was delicious, I feel that we can reproduce the meal after the instruction we received.

Cameron P.

08/28/2022

I surprised my wife for her birthday/10 yr anniversary. I donâ€™t know how Iâ€™m going to top this in the years to come! This experience was simply exceptional. We signed up for the Asian cuisine class and the food was high class along with the lesson. Thereâ€™s no doubt Chef Jar has a passion for food and cooking, but he also has the heart of a teacher. He answered all our questions (related or unrelated) and was great company. By the time we finished the class we had learned several new techniques and different ways to enhance our cooking at home. Thanks Chef Jar!

Christina D.

08/23/2022

Chef Jar was amazing! We had so much fun. He was entertaining and the food was delicious! We learned techniques that we were intimidated to try like making tortillas and churros. He explained everything and made it seem so easy. He took his time with us and made the evening very special!

Meghan Z.

08/18/2022

This was a wonderful class! Chef Jar was very welcoming and explained all of the dishes well. It was a lot of fun to make and eat these recipes and to learn different cooking tips! I would absolutely recommend the class and would take others from him. He knows and explains different cooking things really well.

Dennis .

08/06/2022

Class was amazing. Even convince a friend that doesn't like seafood to eat it.

Jared C.

07/30/2022

The night was spectacular. Cher Jar was so nice, patient and a very talented chef. We tried some foods we thought we didnâ€™t like and loved them and had the best time. Thank you Chef ajar!

Sunny S.

07/29/2022

Chef Jar is amazing. He made the experience fun, educational, and just overall a great time. He is personable and made it feel as though we were cooking and dining at home with family.Loved it. Great food and a fantastic experience, what more could anyone ask for!

Alberto O.

07/17/2022

Booking Chef Jar was one of the coolest experiences Iâ€™ve ever done! I had a ton of questions which he always answered and encouraged. Felt very comfortable and would definitely do this again without hesitation. If youâ€™re on the fence, this is your sign to do it!

Nicole K.

07/14/2022

So much fun! My sister and I had a great time with Chef Jar. We had a fabulous evening Cooking, eating and laughing!

Julia H.

07/07/2022

This was a great experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking to up their at home cooking knowledge. Chef Jar was informative and entertaining. The food was also outstanding. Can't wait to do it again!

Vaileka E.

06/28/2022

I scheduled Chef Jar for his Asian class for my husbands birthday dinner, and the class was absolutely amazing. He exceeded every single expectation that I had for the class. He was well prepared, professional, very knowledgeable and fun. I would absolutely take this class (or a different one) again!

Tonya K.

06/27/2022

Chef Jar was fantastic!! We had such a great evening and canâ€™t wait for our next culinary experience!

Heidi .

06/12/2022

The food was amazing and the best part of the experience was Chef Jar!!!! He was so much fun and very knowledgeable! Loved listening to him explain how he was preparing everything and he kept us engaged the whole time. Very professional!

Michelle Shaw .

06/11/2022

Jar was amazing! He has so much passion and love for Sharing his culinary experience. He was great with my niece and getting her involved. I highly recommend this great experience!!

Debbie Koory .

06/08/2022

Chef Jar was amazing!! Our friends and us did this as a new experience and it was more than we expected. The food was delicious. Chef Jar was entertaining and very knowledgeable. It was a great evening and canâ€™t wait to do this again.

Dana Rains .

06/07/2022

Phenomenal experience! The meal was amazing and we learned so much throughout the night. Chef Jar was very interactive and made the evening lots of fun!

Mary K.

06/07/2022

Chef Jar has a bright future! He has a warm and welcoming personality. The food was excellent, and we learned many facts and techniques we can use to cook French cuisine

Stacey B.

06/02/2022

Jar has a contagious positive energy, passion for food and people that is unmatched. I will most definitely recommend this experience to my loved ones.

Jill H.

05/25/2022

We had a remarkable time with Chef Jar. From the moment we were greeted at his door, he was friendly, professional, and so much fun! The food preparation was interactive and informative, not to mention delicious. Chef Jar answered all of our questions about the food and cooking process, and he was so informed about the history of the French cuisine. We could not recommend Chef Jar and this wonderful experience more!

Mark .

05/25/2022

This experience far exceeded our expectations. Chef Jar is an exceptional chef but a better human. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will be back for seconds.

Jennifer B.

05/19/2022

Great time and great foods made. Would recommend to anyone who wants to check the foods out. For this event or any others.

September W.

05/14/2022

Chef Jar is amazing!! My husband and I were looking for something new and different for date night and this was perfect!! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was romantic yet comfortable and Chef Jar is hilarious. Wee absolutely loved the experience and look forward to doing this again soon!

Nicole S.

05/07/2022

Chef jar is great! Super nice, super fun! Recommend this class for beginners and also for experienced cooks who want to learn more about Mexican food! Loved it, definitely want to have more classes with this chef ! Everything super clean and organized !

Crystal S.

05/06/2022

Chef Jar was funny, knowledgeable and made the experience a 10/10. We canâ€™t wait to book with him again!

Nathan R.

04/24/2022

What an amazing time! Chef Jar was the best and we had an absolute great time with him. Did I mention the food was next level!

Grace D.

04/10/2022

Our daughter gave us a cozymeal gift card for Christmas. We expected this to be a fun new experience, but our cooking lesson with Jar was beyond wonderful! Jar is not only an accomplished chef, but also an excellent conversationalist and host. We felt immediately comfortable in his spotless kitchen while he taught us some great tricks and prepared delicious French cuisine. It was delightful to hear about his chef journey, growing up in Omaha, and how he came to be so passionate about cooking. This was amazing, and we hope to cook with Jar again soon!

Allie H.

04/07/2022

Upon entering Chef Jar's home for the Dazzling Asian class, we were immediately greeted with incredible hospitality. Chef Jar does a great job explaining how to achieve balance in flavors and presented so in execution of each course. Chef Jar not only strikes a perfect balance of flavors, but in education and entertainment creating a fun learning environment. This is a date night we will not soon forget and we are so looking forward to more experiences alike. Chef Jar is going places and we are so proud to be a part of his journey!

Emmaline F.

03/31/2022

We have never done anything like this before and Chef Jar made it so easy going and such a fun experience. 10/10 would recommend him as a chef! Great host and great cook!!

Marcie H.

03/21/2022

Chef Jar was knowledgeable, entertaining and a fantastic chef. I highly recommend Chef Jar's talents!

Robert K.

03/19/2022

Our experience with Chef Jar was outstanding. The evening was well planned and executed. My wife and I appreciated his style and approach. He did all the prep work and we got to try some new fresh flavors! We look forward to booking Chef Jar again and we recommend you do too!

Racheal W.

03/18/2022

We had an amazing experience with Jar. He taught us a lot about cooking and we had a lot of fun. We would recommend this to anyone and plan on taking another class with him.

John S.

03/15/2022

Chef Jar was awesome! He was friendly, knowledge and went out of his way to customize his Mexican meal class so it was more "hands on" for my family. I would highly recommend Chef Jar!

Anne K.

03/11/2022

Chef Jar was so much fun and it was a truly great experience. He was a lot of fun and personable. He answered all kinds of questions and was so helpful! I would reccomend his classes to everyone!! Oh.... and the food was amazing!!!! Thank you for the wonderful evening!

B. K.

02/04/2022

This might have been the best dining experience I have ever had. Jar was not only an amazing chef but he was a fantastic host. The food was phenomenal and I would do this again in a heartbeat. Thanks again.

Brandon Q.

01/28/2022

Great experience with Chef Jar. Heâ€™s an inspiring chef and passionate about his profession. Made for a great night with friends. Will definitely be back.

Michelle C.

01/23/2022

Chef Jar was an excellent host! He made my husband and I feel right at home and created a fun, inviting atmosphere. The food was absolutely deliciousâ€¦lamb chops and cauliflower risotto that would make your mouth water! We highly recommend Chef Jar and will surely be going back for another one of his classes in the near future.

Tami M.

01/21/2022

Jar was amazing!!! Great personality, smiles the entire time, and was fully prepared when we arrived. We will be doing this again very soon, and requesting Jar specifically for our chef.

Chef Jar

A Taste of Tokyo - Date Night

From-Scratch French Croissant Workshop

A Romantic Night of Thai Dining

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

The Art of Cookie Dough

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Jar THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Elevated Soul Food

Unforgettable Gourmet Classics

Hearty Handcrafted Brunch

Ultimate Burger Feast

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jar THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Artisan Pizza

A Steak Lover's Dream Dinner

Dazzling Asian Dishes

Classic Mexican Cuisine

Upscale French Cuisine