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Chef JD is a seasoned chef with background working in well-known local restaurants like Preston Hollow Grill and Neighborhood Services. Years of experience, combined with a degree in culinary arts from The Culinary Institute of America, have created a platform for an array of his innovative menus to stand upon. Chef JDвЂ™s classes concentrate on using these menus to teach mastery of basic cooking skills and advanced techniques in a fun and approachable environment.

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Learn how to make some of the most traditional and delicious dishes from Latin America. In this hands-on class, join Chef JD in exploring all of the glorious cuisine Latin America has to offer. He will teach you the skills and techniques needed to create a three-course menu of traditional Latin American dishes. You...

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Get creative in the kitchen with the inspiration of exotic Asian flavors and Chef JD. In this hands-on class, Chef JD will teach you how to replicate some traditional Asian dishes as well as prepare new dishes that use a fusion of cuisines to create new and delightful flavors. Asian cuisine covers a wide range of...

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Chef JD welcomes you to a coveted place at the table of classic French gastronomy. French cuisine is about combining the right ingredients with well-mastered techniques, creating a fusion of simplicity and complexity. More than that, this is an immersive experience that lets you enjoy the pleasures of good company and...

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Learn how to hand craft artisan raviolis and more in this workshop with Chef JD Crafting ravioli from scratch is an impressive feat. Chef JD teaches you how to master the trade of ravioli making, beginning with homemade dough and a filling that provides an explosion of unexpected flavor. Once youвЂ™ve molded a...

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Join Chef JD for a night in France in this hands-on team building event. You and your colleagues will get to enjoy the fun of French cooking in this entertaining, hands-on class. Chef JD will instruct on the tips, techniques, and ingredients necessary to bring this fun, French-inspired menu to life. Enjoy making...

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Relax and enjoy creating and indulging in this three-course Italian menu with your team. Join Chef JD as you and your colleagues take a journey through Italian cuisine in this unforgettable, hands-on, team building cooking class. Chef JD has prepared an incredibly fun team building event that will leave you and...

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Chef JD welcomes your team in from the cold to celebrate seasonal flavors and ingredients. Cozy up in Chef JD's venue in this hands-on team building class. Utilizing a menu that celebrates seasonal flavors, you and your team will learn how to prepare provisions to survive any blustery winter evening. You will work...

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Chef JD's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 26 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef JD

Jackie

06/21/18

We did the French cuisine cooking class and the team loved it and the food was great. Very enjoyable!

06/21/18

Carrie

05/27/18

Chef JD was fantastic. He was charismatic, made everyone feel welcome, and did a truly incredible job at explaining some of the techniques and concepts in cooking. Will do repeat.

05/27/18

LaMarcus

05/15/18

We had a great time and we look forward to cooking with JD again. Thank you for an amazing night JD!!!

05/15/18

Kyla

10/11/17

Chef JD is very personable and possesses ample teaching knowledge for experienced and aspiring chefs. His presentation and organization throughout the class impressed me and I look forward to recreating the meal at home.

10/11/17

Reviews Chef JD received outside of Cozymeal

Jessica

11/11/17

My husband I did the Italian cooking class and it was amazing last night. We had a blast learning how to make our own pasta and bolognese sauce. The chef did a great job having everything set up and made the cooking process easy and fun. I would recommend this to any couple looking for a fun date night. We look forward to attending another one of cooking classes in the near future.

11/11/17

Danielle

10/28/17

My boyfriend and I LOVED the recent brunch-themed class we took at Salt & Pepper. The classes are very hands-on and we learned a lot about technique too (like how to perfectly poach an egg!). JD manages to be in three or four places at once, answering questions, taste-testing and noting different food preferences (I wanted my eggs benedict over hard). We'll definitely be back and love being able to support this small business. Don't forget to BYOB!

10/28/17

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Flavors of the Hawaiian Tropics

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Signature Brunch Dishes

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A Taste of Deep Ellum Dallas

Pantry Paella

Gnocchi 101

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef JD THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Night in New Orleans

Classic French Bistro Cookery

Ravioli Workshop

Homemade Italian 101

Team Building Activities WITH Chef JD THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Fun with French Food

Keep Calm and Eat Italian Food

Warming Winter Feast