With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat.
Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment.
Cook through a four-course menu starting with an appetizer of mango salad with a spicy kick. Next, whip up two Thai classics of hearty chicken pad Thai and refreshing chicken lettuce wraps with peanut sauce. End with an indulgent dessert of deep-fried bananas topped with caramel sauce and coconut milk. Don't miss out. Book your Thai cooking experience today!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Spicy Mango Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
With mango, lime, honey and spices
Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce
With chicken, butter, lettuce, peanuts, butter and spices
Chicken Pad Thai
With marinated chicken, rice noodles, vegetables and sauce
Fried Banana With Caramel Sauce
With banana, brown sugar and coconut milk
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
With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."
Had a fantastic time learning from Chef Karen! It was like cooking with an old friend and we learned some new recipes and techniques that we will definitely use again. Our anniversary meal was amazing and I could not recommend Chef Karen more!
Kass C.
For our cooking experience, we made a delicious Thai meal! We learned lots of great cooking tips from Chef Karen and had a lot of fun in the process!
Amir S.
Chef Karen provided an absolutely stellar experience. We had a blast and made delicious food. It was joyful and we learned a lot! Thanks you!
Kris B.
We made a spicy mango salad, lettuce, wraps, pad, Thai, and fried bananas, drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce. It was a feast. We learned how to slice a mango, how to plate our food, beautifully, kitchen, safety, and that there’s always a work around. One of our guests is allergic to garlic. Karen was prepared to make regular lettuce, wraps, and pad Thai as well as garlic, free versions. She was a lot of fun. She kept us on track and laughing the whole time.
Collin T.
Chef Karen is fun, personable and a big personality. A load of fun.
Jim Newman .
Chef Karen is a joy to be around. She was on time, professional and never stopped smiling. I am easily intimidated. But not around chef Karen. She made me feel like I could do anything. I am already planning the next class.
David C.
It was such a gift cooking with Karen! My partner booked it for my birthday week and it was so fun! As someone who cooks all the time it was so relaxing to learn something new with a professional. My partner doesn’t cook much and he really enjoyed getting out of his comfort zone and feeling capable when cooking
Jennifer G.
Chef Karen was wonderful! Positive and energetic, she really knows her stuff. And the meal was SO delicious. I would highly recommend this experience!
Kathie R.
Karen filled our hearts with laughter and love while nurturing our cooking skills to create yummy dishes to feed our soul. â¤ï¸
Sonny C.
Chef Karen was wonderful to have in our home. She has excellent skills as a chef and was very prepared. She is easy to work with and a positive person. I would strongly recommend her to anyone wanted to have a cooking class in their home. We choose to cook Thai food and it was honestly better than any Thai I have eaten at any restaurant in town. Thanks so much for a great day of cooking and eating!
Pamela E.
Chef Karen was great! We had fun cooking and eating out delicious Thai dinner!
Kerryn P.
Karen was a fabulous instructor. We had so much fun. She was very pleasant and brought a lot of positive energy food we made was delicious.
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Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Karen
Jaymes B.
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French Fine Dining At Home
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Taste of Greek Coast
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Chef Karen taught us to make a Greek meal and we had a wonderful time! She was fun, kind, taught us tricks in the kitchen and thought of everything from bringing gloves so we could mix ingredients with our hands to edible flowers to decorate plates. Everything tasted delicious, too!
Amber G.
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Our office had an amazing time at our Italian cooking class! Chef Karen is not only a fantastic chef but also an engaging and fun instructor. She taught us so many useful cooking techniques and delicious recipes, and there was never a dull moment. Whether you're an experienced cook or a complete beginner, you're sure to have a wonderful time. I highly recommend Chef Karen!
Chuck L.
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Karen was amazing, my wife and I had a terrific time learning all the tips and tricks cooking some impressive greek food. You can learn so much cooking alongside Karen, she's knowledgeable, prepared, and above all she made it fun! The chicken was seasoned to PERFECTION and the dessert was AMAZING. Would 100% cook with Karen again, we highly recommend her!!
Angela G.
Booked the class
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This was a wonderfully fun day cooking with Chef Karen. We made fancy deviled eggs, a tart tatin, tiramisu, and cannoli. My husband was quite happy to come home to an array of delicious foods!
Arlene M.
Booked the class
The Art of Homemade Tamales
with Chef Karen
Chef Karen gave us an unforgettable, hands-on experience learning the art of making tamales. From whipping the masa to filling, folding, and carefully wrapping each one, she made the entire process approachable, meaningful, and so much fun.
We loved every part of it — especially frying our own tortilla chips and making fresh guacamole from scratch! It was interactive, delicious, and surprisingly empowering to create everything ourselves.
Chef Karen’s patience, warmth, and passion for sharing tradition truly shined. She didn’t just teach recipes — she shared culture, stories, and heart. The kitchen was filled with laughter, incredible aromas, and genuine connection.
We were also celebrating a birthday, and when she sang a soulful birthday song to our friend Yvette, it was pure magic. Such a beautiful, personal touch that made the day even more special.
We left with new skills, full hearts, and very happy stomachs. Highly recommend Chef Karen to anyone looking for an authentic, fun, and memorable culinary experience!
— Arlene
Hannah K.
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French Fine Dining At Home
with Chef Karen
Chef Karen made us French onion soup, steak, and crepes with ice cream. The highlight was the steak, perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. She was friendly, left the kitchen very clean, and left us some yummy leftover sauces. We’ll be hiring her again!
Lorna C.
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The Art of Homemade Tamales
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We loved Chef Karen. Tamales were okay.
Karen D.
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Handcrafted Italian Meal
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Chef Karen is pure delight and clearly loves what she does! Her teaching style invites the budding culinary student into the process, which is exactly what I wanted to experience! I look forward to learning more from Chef Karen! T h a n k you so much, Chef!
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