Chef Adina is a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for elevated vegan cuisine. She is the author of the vegan cookbook and hosts a culinary TV show as well, where she showcases vegan dishes from around the globe. With over 10 years of experience, Chef Adina has refined her craft in bakeries, top-tier restaurants, TV shows, social media and private events. From upscale delicacies to gourmet vegan and gluten-free delights, she specializes in creating indulgent, artfully crafted dishes.
Chef Highlights
Graduated from Self taught award winning gourmet chef, specializing in global vegan cuisine
Award-winning: Zibby Awards Winner
Press Mentions: Yes, I did a TV pilot called Global Vegan Kitchen with Chef Adina on EatThisTV, where I showcased vibrant, plant-based recipes inspired by global cuisines. In addition to the pilot, I also share cooking videos and behind-the-scenes content on my Instagram and Facebook pages, including highlights from my cookbook Vegan Flavors of the World. I'm passionate about making international vegan cooking approachable, beautiful, and full of flavor.
While building confidence in your basic pastry skills, you will also practice incorporating fresh, floral aromas and flavors such as rosewater and lavender to add a special touch to these traditional desserts. The individually portioned sweets allow you to easily return to these recipes whether you're making dessert for two or 20.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With graham crackers, cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Adina is a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for elevated vegan cuisine. She is the author of the vegan cookbook and hosts a culinary TV show as well, where she showcases vegan dishes from around the globe. With over 10 years of experience, Chef Adina has refined her craft in bakeries, top-tier restaurants, TV shows, social media and private events. From upscale delicacies to gourmet vegan and gluten-free delights, she specializes in creating indulgent, artfully crafted dishes.
Chef Highlights
Graduated from Self taught award winning gourmet chef, specializing in global vegan cuisine
Award-winning: Zibby Awards Winner
Press Mentions: Yes, I did a TV pilot called Global Vegan Kitchen with Chef Adina on EatThisTV, where I showcased vibrant, plant-based recipes inspired by global cuisines. In addition to the pilot, I also share cooking videos and behind-the-scenes content on my Instagram and Facebook pages, including highlights from my cookbook Vegan Flavors of the World. I'm passionate about making international vegan cooking approachable, beautiful, and full of flavor.
What can I say? Our experience with Chef Rachel was superb! She was friendly, professional and very helpful in guiding us through the class. She was prompt and had everything we needed for our time together. She put us at ease immediately and we had an excellent time. The class was the day after Valentine's day and my girlfriend said it was the best present ever! I would highly recommend Chef Rachel!
My brother and sister in law enjoyed their class with chef Rachel. She was friendly and taught some great techniques.
Jennifer C.
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Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Adina
Gina M.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in Del Mar
Such a fun girls’ night with Chef Adina! She was incredibly accommodating with my food allergy, which made the experience feel relaxed and personalized from the start. We made an amazing ahi dish together with my family, and the recipes were so approachable that we’ve already remade it at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable and interactive night!
Toni G.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in La Jolla
Chef Adina was GREAT! This was our first experience and we were very pleased with the service that she provided. Our meal was cooked to perfection and we also learned some new recipes. Thank you Chef Adina for a wonderful evening.
JASON M.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Linda Vista)
Great experience and a delicious meal!
Alex O.
Booked the class
An Elegant Evening in Tuscany
with Chef Adina
in La Jolla
We recently hosted Chef Rachel at our home for a private dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. It was a great experience from start to finish. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted and beautifully presented. We could tell Chef Rachel is passionate about her craft, as her attention to detail was excellent in every way.
Overall, having Chef Rachel cook at our home was a dining experience that we will remember for a long time. If you’re looking for an exceptional chef to create a memorable meal in your own space, we highly recommend Chef Rachel.
Kimberly D.
Booked the class
Rustic Spanish Bistro Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Encanto)
Chef Rachel was awesome. We have a really picky eater in our group and he ate so for us that says how amazing the food was to eat.
Rachel C.
Booked the class
A Twist on Indian Favorites
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Chef Rachel provided an exceptional cooking class experience! We thoroughly enjoyed her guidance and instruction throughout the session, as she came well-prepared with all the ingredients and even shared a bonus recipe utilizing items we had available. We highly recommend taking a class with her for an enjoyable culinary adventure.
Brian F.
Booked the class
Rustic Spanish Bistro Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Carmel Valley)
Chef Rachel was great. Very accommodating. Really fun to talk with and a very delicious meal. We’d do this again with her.
Chris S.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in Carlsbad
Booked the class
Rustic Spanish Bistro Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in Encinitas
Rachel was really fun to work with! We were supposed to have a private chef experience, by she saw that we wanted to help so morphed the evening into a cooking class. It was a great experience for us and out adult children.
Cindy H.
Booked the class
Gourmet Vegan
with Chef Adina
in La Mesa
Rachel was terrific! She was informative and fun! Highly recommend her classes.
Geralyn V.
Booked the class
An Elegant Evening in Tuscany
with Chef Adina
in Poway
Chef Rachel was amazing! She was very accommodating and the food was so very delicious. I would highly recommend her going forward.
Jonas J.
Booked the class
Provençal French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in Murrieta
Chef Rachel brought all the ingredients and showed us each step of the meal preparation. Our family enjoyed the meal and we now have new recipes!
Danielle V.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Otay Mesa)
We had so much fun learning with Chef Rachel! We were so excited to try all the recipes she taught us during our class. We can’t wait to have another class with her again!
P. G.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in Carlsbad
Chef Rachel was very knowledge and showed us some great cooking tips!! The menu was delicious and enjoyed by all!
Jim H.
Booked the class
Provençal French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in Carlsbad
Rachel arrived right on time and we started cooking. It was a really enjoyable experience and we will do it again. I learned some new techniques for preparing chicken and got a little comfortable with frying with hot oil. The meal turned out great and it was delicious.
Brian H.
Booked the class
Provençal French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in Oceanside
Chef Rachel was great! She made sure we had all the tools we needed and let us be hands on when we wanted to. The food came out delicious and we are looking forward to recreating it on our own! We had a great time with Chef Rachel and would love to do it again.
Sophie M.
Booked the class
Gourmet Vegan
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Hillcrest)
We had a wonderful experience with Chef Rachel! She was prompt, personable, and allowed us to be as hands on as we wanted. We learned some fun new recipes and cooking techniques, and all of the food was delicious. I appreciated all of the guidance from Chef Rachel throughout the experience, and how organized the whole process was. I would definitely book again and highly recommend her to others!
Daniel L.
Booked the class
Rustic Spanish Bistro Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in La Jolla
Rachel's a fantastic cook and served up a great meal at our home to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was like eating at a restaurant... but better because we were at home.
Zahra O.
Booked the class
Elevated Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (City Heights)
We had the elevated plant based feast with Rachel and it was exquisite. The food was amazing and Rachel was really great! Highly recommend.
Brian K.
Booked the class
Provençal French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Hillcrest)
Great personality, arrived exactly on time, and learned a few new cooking tricks.
Chris C.
Booked the class
Rustic Spanish Bistro Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in Albuquerque
Well laid out and portioned! Excellent flavors that were consistent throughout the courses.
Aida G.
Booked the class
Brunch Favorites
with Chef Adina
in Des Plaines
Everything Rachel prepared was our first time experiencing and can tell you it was all amazing, freshness of the smoothie, the perfect spice for the tomatoes and the egg was perfectly made. The Texas toast was by far the surprise to us all as we were just expecting a similar taste to French toast however it’s definitely not. I want to add the presentation was beautiful also.
Rachel’s professionalism was top she cared about certain guests restrictions and made them very happy
Nancy E.
Booked the class
Elevated Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Adina
Along with some good friends, we had a spectacular vegan meal with Rachel. The food was incredibly fresh, well seasoned, and we all couldn't say enough about how delicious it was. Chef Rachel was so engaging and was gracious in answering all our questions! Super wonderful experience overall.
Tu V.
Booked the class
Gourmet Vegan
with Chef Adina
Fabulous time and delicious food!
Calvin J.
Booked the class
Rustic Spanish Bistro Cuisine
with Chef Adina
Rachel was awesome! The meal was fantastic and presentation was like a 5 star restaurant. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely do it again!
Tom S.
Booked the class
Elevated Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Adina
Chef Rachel did an excellent job preparing and serving a delicious vegan meal for my wife and me. She showed up on time, was very pleasant and engaging, despite some occasional child and puppy chaos in our home. Wonderful experience, we highly recommend her!
Gregory D.
Booked the class
Elevated Plant-Based Feast
with Chef Adina
Rachel, I have the upmost gratitude for her soul. Her presence radiantly filled the space and her talent is delightful. I look forward to her again and the warmth her art tastes.
Cecilia R.
Booked the class
Gourmet Vegan
with Chef Adina
Such great food! Rachel was really knowledgeable and it was a fun experience. I would recommend!
Harrison F.
Booked the class
Provençal French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
Rachel was a blast to have come into our home and teach us some new skills. Perfect date night with delicious meal.
STEPHANIE S.
Booked the class
Provençal French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
Chef Rachel was amazing! Professional yet easy going and fun - and the food was fabulous!
Michael L.
Booked the class
Exquisite Spanish Fare
with Chef Adina
in San Diego
Pros:
- The chef warmed up to us at the end of the cooking session despite having a rocky start in the beginning. :) Helped us clean the stove and washed some dishes herself. Potatoes were amazing!! Had an incredibly diverse background story about how she came to specialize in vegan culinary cuisine.
Cons:
- The chef bought seafood and groceries from Ralphs down the street and did not prepare dough from scratch . She used pre-made tarts and pie pastry for two of the four dishes). Additionally, half of the 12 mussels she brought died and were thrown away.
- Only four of the Ralph’s shrimp were used in the paella. We were hoping at least 6 or more would be used. Additionally, the shrimp was frozen and melted which resulted in them sitting in their own juices and us questioning the sanitization integrity of the rest of the ingredients she pre-measured in jars. Ingredients could have come from her house and we had no way of verifying whether they were safe to consume.
- The empanadas ruptured due to the chef not being mindful of the temperature of the filling (we had to point this out on her behalf). Additionally half of the empanadas burned since the pan was not flipped half way ( uneven bake) .
Take aways:
- The dishes did not even come close to the pictures advertised on the website. Frankly, this meal could’ve have been prepared without the chef with better quality ingredients for less money and much more. This is a scam and just underwhelming overall. It’s a carb fest is all there is to say which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if it is what you are looking for but unfortunately, this is not what was marketed/advertised.)
Not cons but not pros:
- Original attitude was extremely off putting from the get-go on the phone and when given parking suggestions. It seemed as if we were getting patronized for trying to prevent her from getting towed.
- Was condescending when our provided pan was too small and we offered a pot in its place. Chef didn’t offer any learning opportunities or background knowledge regarding the dishes we put together except replacing rice with angel hair pasta in the paella. Chef told us to wash dishes twice and asked us to dry her pan for her.
Maesa H.
Booked the class
Mastery of Homemade Tarts
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Tierrasanta)
I would not repeat this experience unfortunately. And the reasons are below: 1. For the amount of money paid, this was not organized very well. Ingredients were brought so only one person could do anything at a time and all three recipes were being partially cooked simultaneously which led to some confusion. The end results were just ok. The onion tart was so soggy, it was inedible. The rose tart was good, the other tart just ok. 2. Did not give us the recipes beforehand. It would have been nice to look alongside so we could follow along or knew what to expect. I also had asked for the recipes after thru CozyMeal but we never received those. 3. The ingredients were not the best quality. We only used two apples in all of the recipes and one of them was ready to toss in the bin. Everything was brought pre-measured in other containers which I understand is for efficiency.. but for over $300 i think it would've been reasonable to bring yogurt, cream cheese and the other ingredients in their original packaging. Overall, the whole thing felt a little rushed. Chef left 45 min earlier than our intended stop time.
marie t.
Booked the class
An Elegant Evening in Tuscany
with Chef Adina
Rachel was very nice, dinner was good and she rinsed the dishes. She might have done a better job cleaning the stovetop after frying dinner.
Jon K.
Steven R.
Rachel C.
P. G.
Harrison F.
