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Chef Melâ€‹, a former personal chef and caterer,â€‹ specializes in creating healthy, natural and organic meals.â€‹ â€‹â€‹She is passionate about educating others on how to cook and eat well, and has shared her zest for culinary instruction by teaching children's cooking classes and volunteering for cooking programs. Her culinary education arsenal boasts completion from the Natural Food Chef Program at the Nutrition Therapy Instituteâ€‹.â€‹ Join Chef Mel for a fun and informative experience!

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Enjoy a bold, four-course plant-based meal crafted completely from scratch. During this private chef meal, Chef Joshua Elias will take you on a journey to explore exquisite flavor combinations from the best the Earth has to give, beginning with an eggplant caponata made with capers and fresh herbs. For the main...

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Denver Food Tour + Drink Upgrade: Denver's Top Eats & Drinks

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Explore Denverâ€™s culinary landmarks paired with signature drinks on this flavorful food tour. Experience the adventurous spirit of the Mile High City on a Denver food tour that pairs bold frontier flavors with signature drinks and local brews. Explore the cityâ€™s historic Ballpark District and vibrant...

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Gather your team with some friendly culinary competition with Chef Eric. In this in-office team building experience, Chef Eric combines cooking tips and trivia with the thrill of competition as your team faces off to see who can make the best guacamole. Team members can select from a variety of ingredients to show off...

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Join Chef Mel for an opportunity to test out some completely raw and delicious recipes. In this hands-on class, Chef Mel shows you how good raw food can be with an innovative four-course menu. Although not entirely raw, this class gives you a chance to try your hand at new techniques and completely raw...

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Embark on a culinary journey to India with a healthier take on some traditional recipes. In this hands-on class, you will work under the instruction of Chef Mel to create three authentic vegetarian Indian dishes with a healthy twist. Chef Mel shows you how to mimic the rich consistency of these Indian classics,...

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Enjoy experimenting with a variety of authentic Asian flavors in this fun hands-on fusion class! The genre of Asian-fusion cuisine comes with an air of creativity that keeps it in a constant state of evolution. In this hands-on class, Chef Mel shows you what's the latest and greatest in Asian fusion! You will begin...

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Chef Mel teaches you recipes to create a bright, colorful, and crowd-pleasing party spread. In this hands-on class, join Chef Mel for an unforgettable culinary experience where you will learn the skills and techniques to prepare the ultimate backyard party dishes. You will learn how to take advantage of fresh...

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Learn to recreate some of your favorite takeout meals using healthy, seasonal, and delicious ingredients. In this hands-on class, Chef Mel shows you how to take your favorite takeout dishes and give them a healthy makeover at home. Focusing on blending flavors from Thai and Chinese cuisines, you will learn the skills...

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Get creative with Chef Mel and experiment with traditional Greek ingredients in a non-traditional way. In this hands-on class, Chef Mel fosters fun and creativity in an unforgettably delicious culinary experience. While preparing a three-course Greek menu, you will be learn how to cook with authentic Greek ingredients...

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Learn how to make veggie burgers from scratch in this online cooking class with Chef Mel! Whether you're vegetarian or are looking for a meatless Monday meal, this virtual cooking class with Chef Mel is a great way to enhance your culinary skills. Learn how to make two types of veggie burgers from scratch using...

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Make a gourmet Mexican feast by hand at home in this online cooking class with Chef Mel. Mexican food is famous for its bright, bold flavors and fresh ingredients â€” and you don't need to board a plane to enjoy it! In this virtual cooking class with Chef Mel, you will learn how to create three authentic Mexican...

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Vegetarian Enchiladas

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Learn how to prepare crowd-pleasing Mexican fare that is both hearty and healthy. In this live virtual cooking class, Chef Mel will teach you how to make simple yet satisfying sweet potato and black bean enchiladas from scratch. Using easily sourced, plant-based ingredients, Chef Mel will guide you in stuffing,...

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Vegetarian Asian Noodles

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Discover a healthy, vegetarian twist on Asian noodles in this live online class. Experience a fresh take on classic Asian-themed dishes in this interactive virtual cooking class with Chef Mel as she guides you in preparing two popular noodle dishes. First, you'll whip up a noodle stir fry loaded with colorful...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Seasonal American Comfort Food

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Seasonal American Comfort Food

$89

Private Chef Meal

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Sit back, relax, and enjoy a menu of American comfort food with healthy, seasonal ingredients. During this private chef meal, Chef Mel will prepare a three-course menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients and healthy twists on a few classic American comfort-food favorites. Some of the dishes you can look forward to...

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Asian Inspired Tapas

$79

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey through flavors found in many Asian cuisines. During this private chef meal, Chef Mel will prepare a five-course tapas-style meal inspired by a variety of Asian ingredients and flavor profiles. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include miso-glazed cod,...

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Gourmet Mediterranean Medley

$79

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Join Chef Mel for a gourmet taste of the Mediterranean during this private culinary experience. Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients and bright, colorful flavor profiles as Chef Mel prepares four courses for you. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include collard...

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Vegan Indian Fare

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

Enjoy healthier variations on traditional vegetarian Indian dishes without any of the dairy or gluten. During this private chef meal, Chef Mel will prepare a vegan Indian menu using fresh, bold, and exotic flavors, and plant-based ingredients. Over four courses, you'll enjoy rice paper-wrapped samosas served...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Mel

Mary M.

01/05/2021

Chef Mel was excellent, however it was my first time using mangos, so I lost some time during the class. In future, I will ask for more info when using ingredients that I am not familiar with. The fish tacos, salsa and avocado cilantro sauce were delicious

Debbie J.

12/31/2020

We had the best time with Chef Mel. We learned how to properly use our knives and made the most delicious tacos and margaritas.

Becki K.

06/22/2020

Chef Mel is an excellent teacher. My friends and I loved our lunch!

Shelly A.

05/30/2020

So fun! My friend and I did this for our birthdays. Chef Mel does a great job explaining techniques and asking if everyone is in track. Good pace and these recipes were delicious! Will do this again and make the recipes again.

Karen B.

01/13/2019

Mel was really awesome and helpful, the food was delicious, and we'll definitely be using those recipes again!

Bobbi W.

11/23/2018

What a fun way to spend the evening. We have expanded our Indian cooking skills and met a great chef.

Rachel W.

11/20/2018

Mel was a great teacher! Her recipes were accessible, she emphasized good knife technique and we geeked out about all things food the whole class. Iâ€™d highly recommend her for any class she teaches.

Rebecca T.

05/31/2018

I had such an amazing time with Chef Mel! I had never been to a private cooking class before, but I felt so at home in Chef Mel's house. I love learning new recipes, and the rice paper samosas were so much fun to make! The small samosas were packed with flavor. Mel explained the whole process so I will be able to make them again at home. I definitely will be taking another Cozymeal class with her!

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mel THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

A Taste of Raw Recipes

Healthy Indian Vegetarian

Evolved Asian Fusion

Bright Backyard Party Fare

Healthy Takeout Favorites

A Twist on Greek Flavors

Online Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mel THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Wholesome Veggie Burgers

Fresh Flavors of Mexico

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Vegetarian Asian Noodles

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Mel THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Seasonal American Comfort Food

Asian Inspired Tapas

Gourmet Mediterranean Medley

Vegan Indian Fare