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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

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

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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Farm-to-Table Seasons

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

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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American Homestyle Comfort Dinner

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

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 + Drink Upgrade: Discover Portlandâ€™s Culinary Scene

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Discover Portlandâ€™s Culinary Scene

$125

Food Tour + Drink Upgrade

$125

This food and alcoholic drink tour will have you exploring Portlandâ€™s vibrant culinary scene. Bold flavors and expertly paired drinks come together in this Portland food tour, where each stop tells a story of culinary passion and local craft. Sip and savor as traditional dishes meet innovative twists in a...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

5 Reviews

Portland (Southwest Portland)

Next Date: Fri, Jun 5th at 11:00AM & other times

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Portland, OR Food Tour: Portland Wine Tasting

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Portland Wine Tasting

$139

Food Tour

$139

Explore the wineries of the Pacific Northwest. Sip and snack your way along Portland's renowned wine trail on this food tour. You'll join an experienced local guide as you explore wineries, learn about wine and grape varietals and discover the Pearl and Slabtown neighborhoods. As you walk around trendy Portland...

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Guide Michelle or Local Guide

5.0

1 Review

Portland (Northwest Portland)

Next Date: Fri, Jun 5th at 4:00PM & other times

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Portland, OR Food Tour: Vibrant Kerns and East Burnside

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Vibrant Kerns and East Burnside

$115

Food Tour

$115

Visit the best places in the Kerns neighborhood for bold bites and refreshing beverages. Guide Sherri is ready to lead you to the good stuff in this food tour in Portland's Kerns neighborhood. Discover the new nibbles that have slowly awakened local foodies to this sleeper hit of a dining destination. Experience a...

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Guide Sherri or Local Guide

5.0

10 Reviews

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Pop-up Class

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DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Portland

$85

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Portland, OR Team Building Activity: Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Portland

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Pop-up Class

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Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Portland

$85

Team Building Activity

$85

Get ready for a lively and competitive salsa and guacamole-making team building activity in Portland. Bring your group together and compete for guac greatness in this flavorful showdown in Portland! With plenty of fresh ingredients, expert guidance and hands-on fun, youâ€™ll mix, taste and laugh your way to the...

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Portland, OR Team Building Activity: Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Portland

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Pop-up Class

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Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Portland

$85

Team Building Activity

$85

Fold, pleat and battle your way through Portlandâ€™s ultimate dumpling-making showdown. Get ready for a lively, laugh-filled dumpling-making team building activity in Portland! You’ll learn how to make global dumpling favorites like gyoza, bao and wontons before jumping into the challenge. Fold, pinch,...

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Sweets From Korea

$49/Person

Online Cooking Class

$49/Person

Add a new set of dessert recipes to your baking resume. Surprise guests at your next gathering by joining this fun and interactive online cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll practice a variety of techniques while learning how to create authentic Korean desserts. Begin your culinary session...

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

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Online Cooking Class: Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

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Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Learn how to prepare fish tacos and margaritas that will transport you to the islands. During this live and interactive online cooking class with Chef Natasha, you will learn how to prepare fish tacos that fuse Latin and Caribbean flavors and cooking techniques. Chef Natasha will begin by teaching you how to make...

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Gene THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Portland, OR Cooking Class: Fusing Healthy Foods and Flavor

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Fusing Healthy Foods and Flavor

$95

Cooking Class

$95

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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Soul Warming Stews

$95

Cooking Class

$95

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

Cooking Class

$95

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

Cooking Class

$85

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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Portland, OR Team Building Activity: A Seasonal Taste of Oregon

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Great for Groups of 4-14

A Seasonal Taste of Oregon

$95

Team Building Activity

$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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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Gene

Naoko F.

07/28/2018

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.

Jaye D.

01/22/2018

Gene was a lot of fun to work with and I appreciated him giving my team some fine instruction. I would definitely do this again. I've also forwarded the Cozymeal.com info to another larger team at our office so that they can also do this.

Lacy O.

12/21/2017

Chef Gene did an amazing job! The food he had us prepare was delicious and our entire group took away a ton of knowledge. He is excellent at teaching, but in a way that is approachable and fun. He was a joy to be around. I highly recommend him!

Victoria N.

07/31/2018

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!

Mei E.

07/30/2018

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.

Colton H.

01/24/2018

Super fun and learned a few skills! Tonnes of great food to eat when you are finished.

Lorin G.

12/21/2017

Chef Gene was amazing and truly made our experience. His expertise, style, and passion for everything culinary really made our night special.

Cynthia G.

12/21/2017

What a fun experience! Chef Gene was amazing! What a great teambuilding activity and the menu was amazing! Chef Gene did a great job helping us learn new skills and create an amazing 3-course meal. He was very personable and entertaining as well as a great teacher. I loved it!

Chef Gene

Discover the Art of Pasta

Handmade Pasta With Pesto

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Portland

Gourmet French Bistro Menu

Farm-to-Table Seasons

American Homestyle Comfort Dinner

Discover Portlandâ€™s Culinary Scene

Portland Wine Tasting

Vibrant Kerns and East Burnside

DIY Chocolates With Your Crew - Portland

Guacamole and Salsa Feast - Portland

Make Dumplings With Your Crew - Portland

Sweets From Korea

Health-Boosting Mocktails

Caribbean-Style Fish Tacos and Margaritas

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

Team Building Activities WITH Chef Gene THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

A Seasonal Taste of Oregon