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Chef Franco or Resident Chef

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Chef Franco or Resident Chef
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Chef Franco is a passionate advocate for culinary education. He conducts culinary workshops and cooking classes, sharing his expertise with aspiring chefs and home cooks alike. His commitment to fostering the next generation of culinary talents has earned him admiration and respect in the culinary community.
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Elegant Italian Dishes

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Learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes in this hands-on team building cooking class. Gather your crew and join Chef Jimi for an engaging cooking class where you'll learn how to make several classic Italian dishes. Your team will be led through every step of the process as you prepare the meal together. To...
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French Steakhouse Team Building

$125
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$125
Practice classic culinary skills for a traditional French menu in this hands-on experience. Quintessential French flavors will be on full display in this engaging team building cooking class. Gather your crew and let Chef Paige will guide you through a menu of authentic French dishes while teaching useful culinary...
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From red snapper to creamy grits, get an authentic taste of Southern fare. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your group will learn how to make an authentic, gourmet Southern-style meal. Chef Jimi is your guide as you learn a variety of techniques used in Southern cooking. Begin by learning how to make a...
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Chef Jimi
4.9
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Next Date: Mon, Oct 20th at 6:00PM & other times
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$79
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Learn how to prepare beloved traditional New York favorites with Chef Purva. Learn how to prepare beloved traditional New York favorites with Chef Franco. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll recreate dishes known for finding their home in the Big Apple. Come discover the secrets of making authentic New York...
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Learn culinary techniques for creating classic homemade Japanese dishes from scratch. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Franco will teach you all about the proper methods for crafting Japanese cuisine favorites. Enjoy the fruits of your labor again and again as you utilize these techniques to prepare recipes for...
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Signature Italian Cookery

$130
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$130
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5.0
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Chef Franco or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 1 review

Reviews Chef Franco or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Marcelo S.

Marcelo

07/25/23
Chef Purva is very nice and professional. She was so talented and passionate. A really good class!
07/25/23