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
20+ years of culinary experience
Specializes in Gourmet vegan world cuisine
Award-winning: 2025 Zibby Award – Best Book for the Foodie (Vegan Flavors of the World Volume 1); International Impact Book Award — Inspirational / Health & Wellness (Volume 1); 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards recognition (Volume 1); Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025 – USA Selection, E13 Vegan (Volume 2); Gourmand World Cookbook Awards recognition (Volume 1)
Press Mentions: Bold Journey Magazine — Chef Adina Mullen of North San Diego on Life, Lessons & Legacy, 2025; SDVoyager Magazine — Hidden Gems: Meet Rachel Adina Mullen of Adina's Delicacies, 2025; EatThisTV — Global Vegan Kitchen with Chef Adina, 2025
Join Chef Rachel in making a decadent meal of Greek-inspired favorites.
In this cooking class, make a menu of Mediterranean favorites, bursting with authentic flavors. Chef Adina will teach you new kitchen skills and guide you in creating impressive dishes with fresh and flavorful ingredients.
Prepare visually stunning spanakopita pinwheels using spinach, flaky pastry and creamy feta, and a lentil salad featuring crisp cucumbers and sweet pomegranate seeds. Then, coat lamb chops in a blend of herbs and cook them to tender perfection. For dessert, learn how to layer baklava with an innovative infusion of cardamom and rose water.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Spanakopita Pinwheels
With feta, spinach, puff pastry, eggs and onions
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
With pomegranate, feta, cucumbers and spinach
Mediterranean Garlic and Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
With rosemary, parsley, olive oil and red pepper flakes
Cardamon Rose Baklava
With phyllo, pistachios and butter
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
20+ years of culinary experience
Specializes in Gourmet vegan world cuisine
Award-winning: 2025 Zibby Award – Best Book for the Foodie (Vegan Flavors of the World Volume 1); International Impact Book Award — Inspirational / Health & Wellness (Volume 1); 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards recognition (Volume 1); Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025 – USA Selection, E13 Vegan (Volume 2); Gourmand World Cookbook Awards recognition (Volume 1)
Press Mentions: Bold Journey Magazine — Chef Adina Mullen of North San Diego on Life, Lessons & Legacy, 2025; SDVoyager Magazine — Hidden Gems: Meet Rachel Adina Mullen of Adina's Delicacies, 2025; EatThisTV — Global Vegan Kitchen with Chef Adina, 2025
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 girlsĂ¢â‚¬â„¢ 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 weĂ¢â‚¬â„¢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 menu
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 youĂ¢â‚¬â„¢re looking for an exceptional chef to create a memorable meal in your own space, we highly recommend Chef Rachel.
Kimberly D.
Booked the menu
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 menu
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. WeĂ¢â‚¬â„¢d do this again with her.
Chris S.
Booked the class
Culinary Journey to Asia
with Chef Adina
in Carlsbad
Booked the menu
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 menu
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
ProvenĂƒÂ§al 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 canĂ¢â‚¬â„¢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
ProvenĂƒÂ§al 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.
Jon K.
Booked the class
Fundamental Dessert Techniques
with Chef Adina
in Carlsbad
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!
Brian H.
Booked the class
ProvenĂƒÂ§al 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 menu
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 menu
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
ProvenĂƒÂ§al French Cuisine
with Chef Adina
in San Diego (Hillcrest)
Great personality, arrived exactly on time, and learned a few new cooking tricks.