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Along with accolades from The New York Times and The SF Chronicle, Chef Michael brings over 20 years of culinary experience to the table in his revelatory cooking classes. Chef Michaelâ€™s resume includes a number of local destinations such as Bacar, Waterbar, Eccolo, and Sous Buerre. His fine arts degree from the University of Minnesota has no doubt helped him in finding immeasurable success while turning everything from pop-up companies to creative recipes into masterpieces.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Vegan Currito Bowl

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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...

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st & other times

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each

Hibachi Catering

$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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Chef Josh or Local Hibachi Chef

4.8

10 Reviews

San Francisco

Next Date: Sun, Aug 2nd & other times

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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...

Next Date: Sun, Aug 2nd & other times

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Here are other Food Tours in Bay Area

Bay Area Food Tour: Experience Chinatown Like a Local

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Experience Chinatown Like a Local

$85

Food Tour

$85

Visit the little-known parts of Chinatown that locals frequent on this walking food tour. The Chinatown you can discover on foot in back alleys, food markets and tiny restaurants will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. On this walking food tour, you'll experience the Chinatown locals know and love...

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Guide Isabella or Local Guide

5.0

27 Reviews

San Francisco (Chinatown)

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st at 10:00AM & other times

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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

Food Tour

$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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Guide Lisa or Local Guide

5.0

5 Reviews

San Francisco (Financial District)

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st at 10:00AM & other times

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North Beach Gems

$75

Food Tour

$75

Sample Italian food, meet locals and more while discovering San Francisco's vibrant North Beach district. In this food-focused walking tour, Guide Blandina will introduce you to the exciting and historic North Beach neighborhood nestled in the city of San Francisco. As you meander through the streets, Blandina will...

San Francisco (North Beach)

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Team Cooking Class: Authentic Flavors of India

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Great for Groups of 4-12

Authentic Flavors of India

$135

Team Building Activity

$135

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...

Next Date: Fri, Jul 31st at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Team Cooking Class: Creative Cooking Challenge

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CHEF'S PLACE OR YOURS

Great for Groups of 10-20

Creative Cooking Challenge

$149

Team Building Activity

$149

Assemble your team and get ready to bring the heat for a thrilling cooking challenge. Challenge your crew to an exciting team building cooking class with an expert chef where everyone will break into smaller teams to put their culinary skills to the ultimate test in an Iron Chef-inspired cooking competition. Begin by...

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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef

4.4

45 Reviews

San Jose (Campbell)

Next Date: Fri, Jul 31st at 12:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Cooking Class: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145

Team Building Activity

$145

Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin by...

San Francisco (Mission District)

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st at 12:00PM & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Asian Fusion Favorites

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Asian Fusion Favorites

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Enjoy a fusion of Asian flavors that complement each other beautifully to the last bite. Chef Stacy shows you how to bring together a selection of Asian favorites in this online cooking class. Begin by making a homemade ramen noodle soup peppered with fresh vegetables and shiitake mushrooms. You'll also prepare a...

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET

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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...

Next Date: Sat, Aug 1st, 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato

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Italian Risotto and Gelato

$45/Person

Online Cooking Class

$45/Person

Experience handcrafted Italian classics in this online cooking class with Chef Davide. Explore exquisite culinary techniques and tips from Italy in this interactive online cooking class with Chef Davide. Taught live from Tivoli just outside of Rome, Italy, you'll learn to create handmade classics, beginning with...

Next Date: Mon, Aug 3rd, 1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET & other times

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Bay Area Cooking Class: Classic French Coastal Cuisine

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Classic French Coastal Cuisine

$100

Cooking Class

$100

Join Chef Michael on an unforgettable culinary journey to the alluring West Coast of France. In this hands-on class, you will work together with the instruction of Chef Michael to create a four-course masterpiece of a meal reminiscent of the picturesque French coastline. A salade niÃ§oise will start the class,...

San Francisco (South of Market)

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Bay Area Cooking Class: The Ultimate French Breakfast

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The Ultimate French Breakfast

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Join Chef Michael in crafting the most important meal of the day â€” French style. In this hands on class, Chef Michael will go over some basic French techniques and recipes necessary to whip up a breakfast of champions. Learn how to make choux from scratch for the savory gougÃ¨res as well as the process of...

San Francisco (South of Market)

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Basic Sausage Making

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Basic Sausage Making

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Chef Michael instructs on the basic tools, skills, and techniques to make sausage at home. In this hands-on class, you will learn the science of sausage making and work together with the instruction of Chef Michael to make sausages from scratch. You will showcase your creations in the form of a four-course meal that...

San Francisco (South of Market)

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Oyster Shucking 101

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Oyster Shucking 101

$100

Cooking Class

$100

The world of fresh shellfish can be your oyster once you've learned proper shucking skills. In this hands-on class, Chef Michael will instruct on the proper procedure of shucking an oyster. But he doesn't stop there. Embark on a shellfish extravaganza as you also learn how to perfectly poach shrimp and how to make...

San Francisco (South of Market)

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What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Michael

Anna V.

03/21/2018

I had a great time at Chef's Michael cooking class. Heâ€™s very talented and his food is super delicious. If youâ€™re a meat lover, then his Sausage making class is a must try for you! Youâ€™ll have a lot of fun and will definitely learn some cool new techniques.

Chef Michael

Vegan Currito Bowl

The Mastery of Spanish Fare

New York Style Pizza

Best of Brunch Dishes

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

Experience Chinatown Like a Local

Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

North Beach Gems

Authentic Flavors of India

Creative Cooking Challenge

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Asian Fusion Favorites

Sweets From Korea

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Classic French Coastal Cuisine

The Ultimate French Breakfast

Basic Sausage Making

Oyster Shucking 101