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Chef Laena

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Chef Laena
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
11 Reviews
A prolific food entrepreneur and cookbook author, Chef Laena has launched numerous culinary startups, which have earned recognition and accolades for over a decade and counting. With training as an herbalist and a background in food science, she loves to share her unique knowledge while hosting cooking and food preservation classes and events for individuals and teams.
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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Laena
becky
10/13/2022
Our group LOVED this class!!! Laena's energy was great and she encouraged us all to be creative. Highly recommend for friends or colleagues. so fun and delicious!
Gretchen
10/13/2022
The class was so much fun. Laena is fantastic. I loved the hot sauce and can't wait to create more. Thanks you!
Russell
10/13/2022
A fun virtual cooking class run by a charismatic, knowledgeable and passionate instructor.
Whitney
10/13/2022
This class was so fun! It was the perfect balance of learning and team building. The kit contained everything that I needed, so it was easy to set up and complete the project within the time allotted, while creating a memorable experience. Super fun! I am recommending it to others as well.
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