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Chef Lena began cooking in upstate New York at age 9. She followed her passion to California where she graduated from the French Culinary Institute in Campbell. Since cooking professionally, she has had the opportunity to create and cook for both business and personal events, with a vast array of clients including celebrities and authors. Her culinary experience has taken her from Pebble Beach and Florence, Italy to Costa Rica and New York. She is excited to share her culinary skills with you!

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Bay Area Italian Cooking Class: Sun-Soaked Italian Supper

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Best of Brunch Dishes

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Best of Brunch Dishes

$89 each

Private Chef Meal

$89

Enjoy the very best of brunch cuisine with ease. With this private chef meal, you will be treated to a whole range of unique, expertly crafted brunch dishes. Chef Esh-Marie will present a multi-course menu that includes moreish pastries and savory gourmet creations. Each course is customizable to suit your...

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Curated Thanksgiving Feast

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Curated Thanksgiving Feast

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Get a taste of scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites crafted by a five-star chef. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast made from scratch during a private chef meal with Chef Karen, who is excited to guide you through a flavorful holiday menu. Leave all the cooking up to a professional and simply enjoy the wholesome spirit of...

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each

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$60

Explore the delights of Japanese hibachi grilling with a personalized touch for your special event. This private chef meal brings the art of hibachi cooking right to your home. Led by Chef Josh, your group will be treated to an interactive culinary experience as he expertly prepares your choice of strip steak,...

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4.8

10 Reviews

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Next Date: Thu, Sep 3rd & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Exploring the Mission District

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Exploring the Mission District

$89

Food Tour

$89

Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. This San Francisco food tour uncovers the Mission District through the flavors that define its everyday life and evolving identity. Shaped by waves of immigration and now known as the cityâ€™s Latino cultural heart, the...

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Bay Area Food Tour: Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

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Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

$99

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$99

Prepare to savor the unique flavors of San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building and Marketplace. Embark on a culinary adventure in this 90-minute food tour and discover one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks: The Ferry Building. Enjoy a diverse array of local delicacies and global fusion dishes.   With Guide...

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5.0

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Bay Area Food Tour: Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

$95

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Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...

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Bay Area Team Cooking Class: Authentic Flavors of India

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Great for Groups of 4-12

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Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...

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Bay Area Team Cooking Class: Creative Cooking Challenge

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Online Cooking Class: Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

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Online Cooking Class: A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Wild Salmon Dinner

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Wild Salmon Dinner

$79

Cooking Class

$79

Learn to cook perfect salmon with Chef Lena! In this cooking class, Chef Lena will teach you how to prepare a wild salmon dish with impressive sides. She will start off the meal with an array of antipasti like marinated tomatoes, red roasted peppers, and a melody of olives. Next she will show you how to prepare the...

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Learn Lasagna!

$79

Cooking Class

$79

Make your own lasagna with Chef Lena in San Jose! Tired of frozen lasagna? In this Italian cooking class, Chef Lena will teach you how to prepare either a traditional or Tuscan lasagna. She'll kick off the event with antipasti that may include an assortment of cheese, marinated tomatoes, red roasted peppers, olives,...

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Sirloin Steak Dinner

$89

Cooking Class

$89

Learn how to prepare an exquisite steak dinner with Chef Lena! In this cooking class, Chef Lena will teach guests to prepare a magnificent multi-course meal with flavors from the land and sea. She'll begin the class with a fun scallop appetizer known as a scallop 'BLT' with pancetta, tomato, and garlic aioli. For the...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Lena

Nicole C.

03/14/2016

Lena was very nice. She took the time to explain everything and answer questions. Recommend her cooking classes to all foodies in San Jose specially anyone who loves steak.

Chef Lena

Sun-Soaked Italian Supper

Authentic South Indian Brunch

Vegan Currito Bowl

Best of Brunch Dishes

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Exploring the Mission District

Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

Authentic Flavors of India

Creative Cooking Challenge

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Homemade Pasta and Panna Cotta

Small Bites and Sparkling Wine

A 'Friends'-Themed Friendsgiving

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Lena THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Wild Salmon Dinner

Learn Lasagna!

Sirloin Steak Dinner