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With over 20 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, Chef Gene is the entertaining and knowledgeable host of a variety of engaging cooking classes that bring out the best of the Pacific Northwest. Chef Gene holds degrees in culinary arts, hospitality, and educational leadership, and has had the privilege of opening two culinary education facilities in his career. These accomplishments showcase his passion for teaching as well as his outstanding culinary skills.

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Portland, OR Cooking Class: Discover the Art of Pasta

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Portland, OR Private Chef Meal: Gourmet French Bistro Menu

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Gourmet French Bistro Menu

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Indulge in elevated Parisian classics and bistro ambiance brought to your home setting. This intimate private chef meal brings the warmth of a Parisian bistro directly to your dining room. A top-rated culinary artist transforms your home into an elegant French restaurant, handling every detail from preparation...

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Portland, OR Private Chef Meal: Farm-to-Table Seasons

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Celebrate nature's bounty with dishes crafted from today's freshest local harvest. This inspiring private chef meal showcases the peak flavors of each season through carefully sourced ingredients from local farmers and foragers. An innovative chef combines culinary artistry with deep knowledge of regional...

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Portland, OR Private Chef Meal: American Homestyle Comfort Dinner

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Experience beloved American dishes and nostalgic flavors made fresh for you. This heartwarming private chef meal celebrates the soul of American home cooking in your own kitchen. A celebrated chef recreates beloved comfort food traditions while managing all preparation and cleanup with meticulous care. The...

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Portland, OR Food Tour: Coffee & Donut Tour

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Coffee & Donut Tour

$69

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Explore the sweet side of Portland. Go local as you discover the hidden and off-the-beaten-track side of town on this food tour. Led by an experienced local guide, you'll sample a variety of coffee and donuts from some of Portland's best bakeries and roasteries. Learn about local history, check out quirky sites and...

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Portland, OR Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: Discover Portlandâ€™s Culinary Scene

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Portland, OR Food Tour: Brunch in the Mississippi District

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Brunch in the Mississippi District

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Online Cooking Class: Intro to Spanish Wine and Tapas

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Explore the vibrant recipes and aromatic wines of Spain in this online cooking class. Travel across Spain (no passport needed!) in this interactive virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle. Learn how to craft a variety of Spanish tapas to pair with authentic wines, including traditional pan con tomate. You'll...

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Online Cooking Class: The Traditions of Tiramisu

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Online Cooking Class: Serving the Spanish Summer

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A Seasonal Taste of Oregon

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$95

Build up the flavors and ingredients of Oregon as a team in this hands-on class. In this hands-on team building experience, Chef Gene creates an opportunity for you and your team to gather in the kitchen and enjoy the abundance of seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest among good company. Chef Gene's menu...

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Portland, OR Cooking Class: Fusing Healthy Foods and Flavor

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$95

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Learn the techniques necessary to cook up healthy food with a healthy dose of flavor. Who said healthy food has to be bland and boring? In this hands-on class, Chef Gene destigmatizes healthy cooking and teaches you how to draw out some seriously delicious flavors from some seriously healthy ingredients. The...

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Portland, OR Cooking Class: Soul Warming Stews

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When it's cold and wet outside, warm up inside during this hands-on cooking class. 'Tis the season for stewing and braising! Beginning with a brief lecture and tasting, Chef Gene will instruct on the process of preparing a versatile homemade stock and the difference between homemade stocks and pre-prepared...

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Portland, OR Cooking Class: A Taste of Oregon Fall Harvest

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A Taste of Oregon Fall Harvest

$95

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Come enjoy a taste of the season with Chef Gene as winter grows near. Chef Gene creates an opportunity to gather in the kitchen and enjoy the abundant artisan ingredients of the Pacific Northwest among good company. Have fun while you learn how to match seasonal flavors and cooking techniques. Take a simple pumpkin...

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Portland, OR Cooking Class: Fundamental Knife Skills

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Fundamental Knife Skills

$85

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Learn how to properly wield your kitchen knives with confidence in this hands-on class. Chef Gene imparts to you perhaps the most crucial element of home cookery: fundamental knife skills. This class will involve both demonstration and hands-on knife care and handling practices. Chef Gene asks that you bring a...

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REVIEWS

Chef Gene's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 10 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Gene

Victoria

07/31/18

Gene was accommodating and went out of his way to make the team building experience fun and enjoyable. Everyone enjoyed making pasta and learning new skills in the kitchen. The food was GREAT!

07/31/18

Mei

07/30/18

Chef Gene did a fantastic job making us all feel comfortable, explaining the process and adapting the event to meet our expectations. He is very knowledgeable and made sure we were all engaged in the preparation of the meal. The ingredients were of high quality and the menu featured seasonal ingredients per our request. We all went away with many great tips on how to improve our cooking skills.

07/30/18

Naoko

07/28/18

What a truly memorable evening learning so much from an expert teacher and consummate chef who is the former head of the Portland Culinary Institute. I highly recommend that everyone who would like raise their cooking skills to the next level take a class with him.

07/28/18

Chef Gene

Discover the Art of Pasta

Handmade Tortellini & Ravioli Workshop

The Essential Flavors of Japan

Gourmet French Bistro Menu

Farm-to-Table Seasons

American Homestyle Comfort Dinner

Coffee & Donut Tour

Discover Portlandâ€™s Culinary Scene

Brunch in the Mississippi District

Intro to Spanish Wine and Tapas

The Traditions of Tiramisu

Serving the Spanish Summer

Team Building Activities WITH Chef Gene THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

A Seasonal Taste of Oregon

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Gene THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Fusing Healthy Foods and Flavor

Soul Warming Stews

A Taste of Oregon Fall Harvest

Fundamental Knife Skills