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Chef Zenaidy is a world traveler and that is reflected in the fusion of styles and ingredients that her menus encompass. She grew up in Brazil where she started cooking at age eleven. She has lived on three continents where she focused on developing her culinary skills. This has given her a wide range of styles to draw from in her recipes. She especially loves teaching her students how to cook her interpretation of Italian and Brazilian cuisine.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic South Indian Brunch

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Weekend Food Tour

The Best Eats in the Mission District

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Weekend Food Tour

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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Say bonjour to enchanting French dishes that are keto friendly with Chef Zenaidy. If you enjoy classic French cuisine, but are looking for keto-friendly recipes, this is a class designed just for you! Join Chef Zenaidy to prepare beautifully aromatic and flavorsome French dishes. You will feel transported to the...

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Craft an incredible and modern gourmet Italian meal with Chef Zenaidy. A world traveler with a passion for food, Chef Zenaidy has cooked and tasted in every country she has visited. Inspired by the local ingredients of the various lands, she has channeled these experiences into a career of catering. Indulge in a...

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Gnocchi al Ragu

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Learn how to make hearty but pillowy gnocchi from scratch. A world traveler with a passion for food, Chef Zenaidy has cooked and tasted in every country she has visited. Inspired by the local ingredients of the various lands, she has channeled these experiences into a career of catering. Indulge in a dynamic class...

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Gourmet Brazilian Cuisine

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Experience the colors and fruits of Brazilian home cooking. A world traveler with a passion for food, Chef Zenaidy has cooked and tasted in every country she has visited. Inspired by the local ingredients of the various lands, she has channeled these experiences into a career of catering. Indulge in a dynamic class...

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Buon Natale

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Enjoy a homemade Italian holiday dinner! A world traveler with a passion for food, Chef Zenaidy has cooked and tasted in every country she has visited. Inspired by the local ingredients of the various lands, she has channeled these experiences into a career of catering. Indulge in a dynamic class with Chef Zenaidy...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Zenaidy

Tiffany S.

03/15/2020

Chef Zenaidy's class was delicious, professional and fun! I learned many great keto tips and tricks, and cooking techniques. Her class was definitely worth it.

Julie P.

01/20/2020

Chef Zenaidy is the best! She is so fun and friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic, but most importantly, we learned so much! Very hands-on instruction and Chef Zenaidy makes you feel like you really can make everything on your own at home. Best part is that she speaks Italian, so we truly felt like we were with family. Grazie mille!!!

Vandana K.

04/15/2019

Thank you Chef Zanaidy! We learned about Brazilian food, got tips about food prep and enjoyed a delicious dinner to cap it all off. We were celebrating a special occasion and you made us feel truly welcome!

Renata H.

04/08/2019

Chef Zenaidy is an amazing cook and teacher. We really enjoyed the food we made, the time we spent with her, and all the tips she gave us throughout the class!

Matthew P.

04/01/2019

Had a blast taking this class. Chef Zenaidy was very welcoming and friendly when she teaching us. The meals we made were delicious and very easy to prepare, my favorite being the avocado cream soup. 10/10 would recommend to a friend and take again.

Tamaika P.

01/29/2019

Chef Zenaidy was a wonderful hostess and she is an amazing chef. My group and I had a wonderful experience and we will definitely return. We learned to cook a new dish and had a wonderful bonding experience. I recommend this experience to everyone.

Chelsea K.

01/14/2019

I was impressed right from the start with her warm greeting, bright smile, and excitement to show us her magnificent meals. The food was exceptional and I never thought going into the night I would learn so many new tips from Chef Zenaidy.??â€? I canâ€™t wait to bang out that panna cotta recipe for my friends sometime! My fiancÃ© and I would highly recommend this cozymeal experice with Zenaidy! We wonâ€™t forget it!

Steven L.

01/06/2019

This was an amazingly fun and informative class. Chef Zenaidy is extremely charismatic, so generous with her knowledge, really made us feel comfortable in her class, and taught us to make some delicious meals - and was great company to enjoy them with. I would highly recommend.

Raymond H.

12/03/2016

We were kind of nervous as we had no idea how it is going to be, turns out it was a wonderful experience, it was more like meeting new friends and cooking together for a delicious meal. The dishes are easy to make, look and taste good. Glad we did this.

James S.

11/08/2016

Chef Zenaidy is a fantastic chef and teacher. She speaks multiple languages and has lived all over the world. She has a wonderful style of fusion including using ingredients from Asia, Italy, Germany, Brazil, and France, just to name a few. We loved her version of Sicilian caponata, which was so good.

Alexandra W.

02/20/2020

I booked a cooking class with Chef Zenaidy as a christmas gift adventure for my family. We had a lot of fun! We got to cook a tasty meal and pick up some cool tips and techniques from a master chef. Chef Zenaidy also taught us some of her signature recipes she invented.

Linda

01/20/2020

Definitely a 5 star experience! Chef is a wonderful host. I recommend this class to everyone, no matter what age or level of cooking experience.

Lori

01/19/2020

Chef Zenaidy was amazing! This was a fun and hands on experience that our whole family enjoyed. She explains everything so simple and uses fresh ingredients. Easy and realistic to do at home. Thank you!!!

Amish P.

01/13/2020

The experience that my wife and I had with Chef Z was nothing short was awesome. It went beyond our expectations. She is very knowledgeable, and truly enjoys what she does. She made us feel at ease right away. She was very perceptive, is a natural teacher and it was obvious to see how much she enjoys what she does. My wife, who is an avid baker, learned many tips which says a lot about Chef Z's expertise. Highly recommend, and we look forward to her other classes in the future. We also look forward to her putting out a Keto baking recipe-book because she creates great recipes through her creativity.

Alysha C.

08/10/2019

Chef Zenaidy was AWESOME! Most of us had very little experience with cooking and she took the time to show us extra tips and tricks, even how to modify the recipe to fit our tastes. She was so hospitable and we learned so much, even the seasoned cook in our group learned some things! Weâ€™ll definitely be back again!

Mary O.

06/16/2019

Chef Zenaidy was awesome! Talented in teaching skill as well as her Chef skills. I love to cook and learned some basics that I struggled with (sharpening knives) and took home some great recipes. Had a great time and Chef managed the diverse group.

Somali

04/14/2019

It was so much fun to be with chef Zenaidy. She made the class so interesting, interactive and at the same time so informative. We learned the techniques as well as mouthwatering recipes. I will recommend her any time. Thank you!!!

Michelle C.

04/10/2019

Great experience, great food, great host!

Yvonne

04/05/2019

Chef Zenaidy graciously welcomed us into her home and showed us how to prepare ingredients into three delicious dishes. She also gave us several useful tips and techniques (i.e. how to wash scallops, how to dice onions, what to do with leftover vanilla). Her dishes were easy to prepare, and Chef Zenaidy was kind enough to share her recipe with us!

Lina K.

03/04/2019

My partner and I had a lovely time cooking with Chef Zenaidy. As someone who doesn't cook often, Zenaidy gave us so many great tips and pointers to improve our cooking at home. My partner cooks a lot and still learned so much from our session. Plus, it was just a lovely evening with good company. Definitely 5 stars in our book, and if you can, we really recommend taking the class with a few friends! The more the merrier.

Kevin L.

02/17/2019

Chef Zenaidy was an awesome teacher. Gave us great tips and we learned a lot. We would highly recommend her.

Jordanos T.

01/28/2019

Zenaidy was wonderful...such a pleasure. We had such a great night...laughed the entire time and the dessert was delightful...my favorite course! Definitely a fun girls night out.

Andrew R.

01/14/2019

Chef Zenaidy put together an amazing cooking experience ! I am a beginner when it comes to cooking and Chef Zenaidy not only made the process easy to follow and understand but extremely fun and informative. Her home was extremely cozy and made for a more intimate and friendly cooking atmosphere. The end result was an incredible meal ! I highly recommend this class !

Margaret S.

01/14/2019

Chef Zenaidy hosted a WONDERFUL class in her warm home! I attended this class with my partner and we enjoyed Chef Zenaidy's hands-on teaching. She made the process fun and informative while she provided helpful tips to make the recipe at home. We recommend this class to anyone who is interested in having a fun and unique experience. The final product was out of this world!

Chef Zenaidy

Authentic South Indian Brunch

Vegan Currito Bowl

Sophisticated French Feast

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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

The Best Eats in the Mission District

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

Mission District Culinary Tour

Authentic Flavors of India

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Sweets From Korea

Health-Boosting Mocktails

The Art of Cookie Dough

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A French Keto Feast

Authentic Handmade Pasta

A Classic Surf and Turf Menu

An Elegant Dinner for Two

An Elegant Italian Feast

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Zenaidy THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Keto Bread Baking

Keto French Fare

Contemporary Italian Dinner

Gnocchi al Ragu

Gourmet Brazilian Cuisine

Buon Natale