Born and raised in Northern California, Chef Esh-Marie has spent ten years in the catering industry curating creative and delicious dining experiences for her guests. But, her career highlight has been creating her own food-and-wine-pairing tour business throughout several cities. She is passionate about sharing tips for cooking and wine pairing with guests whenever she gets the chance.
Create a new tradition with your team through an immersive holiday cookie decorating event.
Gather your group for this festive team building cookie-decorating event hosted on-site in your office as Chef Esh-Marie leads you through beautiful culinary decorating techniques and an exciting cookie board challenge. Your team will begin by learning how to craft a delectable hot cocoa drink from scratch. Then, Chef Esh-Marie will guide you through creative icing, flooding and piping tips to make their cookies one-of-a-kind, followed by a content that splits your team into groups to battle for the top prize for the best cookie board!
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
All necessary utensils will be provided by the chef. The venue is required to have access to sinks nearby, tables set-up to prep and garbage containers. Chefs are able to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes in advance.
Homemade Hot Cocoa Demonstration
Chef demonstrates how to make hot chocolate from scratch that your team can enjoy while decorating
Gingerbread and Cookie Decorating 101
Chef demonstrates how to decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies, how to work with royal icing and flooding and piping techniques
How to Make and Color Royal Icing
Chef demonstrates how to make royal icing for cookie decorating
Team Decorating Challenge
Teams work to create the most festive decorated cookie boards
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
Born and raised in Northern California, Chef Esh-Marie has spent ten years in the catering industry curating creative and delicious dining experiences for her guests. But, her career highlight has been creating her own food-and-wine-pairing tour business throughout several cities. She is passionate about sharing tips for cooking and wine pairing with guests whenever she gets the chance.
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Private Event - Giovanni chapa coyle & Guests - French Experience
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef cooked a delicious French meal
Kaylynn .
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Homemade Pasta & Tiramisu by Hand
with Chef Esh-Marie
We had a small group for the Italian night! The food was delicious and Esh-Marie was very knowledgeable and fun! Would totally recommend for a girls night or a date night!
Nathan K.
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Pizza Night Reinvented
with Chef Esh-Marie
★★★★★
Fantastic pizza night experience. Chef Esh-Marie did a great job—very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the class fun and engaging. We learned a lot, had an amazing time, and the pizzas turned out great. Would highly recommend!
If you’re looking for a fun-filled date night or family gathering, give Chef Esh-Marie a try!
Lauren W.
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Homemade Pasta & Tiramisu by Hand
with Chef Esh-Marie
She was kind, easy going, and brought flowers to us upon arrival. We had a wonderful experience
Mark D.
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Finest Picks From the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
Esh-Marie made us a wonderful steak and lobster dinner.
Suzanne W.
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Mediterranean Cuisine: Hummus to Falafel
with Chef Esh-Marie
We had so much fun! We wanted to find an interesting way to celebrate a birthday that was different from the usual restaurant dinner. This was perfect. We'd definitely do it again
Sandra S.
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Signature Steakhouse Dishes
with Chef Esh-Marie
She taught me how to reheat mash potatoes, which for my abilities are huge help. We hope to see you again...
Thank you! Chef Esh-Maria..
Bryce F.
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Best of the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
in East Bay (Oakley)
Chef ESH-Marie was amazing! Food was delicious and she was very friendly. would recommend!
Christopher E.
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Signature Steakhouse Dishes
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef was fantastic. Cooked a wonderful meal. What a great experience.
Chelsea W.
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Elegant Christmas Fare
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef Esh-Marie is the sweetest and needs to go on a cooking show!!!
She’s easy to talk to and makes some incredible dishes. Highly recommend.
Alan L.
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Best of the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
in San Jose (South San Jose)
Chef Esh-Marie arrived right on time and greeted me with a beautiful bouquet. She was pleasant, professional and worked efficiently. The experience was memorable and the entire dinner was fantastic.
Ben Koshland .
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Best of the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
in Sonoma (Sonoma)
Great food. Lovely person!
Joel V.
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Surf & Turf Menu
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef Esh-Marie was amazing! Very professional, clean, personable, and overall amazing chef! Highly recommend
Ephrem H.
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Finest Picks From the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef Esh-Marie provided an extraordinary experience my girlfriend and I on our special occasion. From the joyous conversations to the amazing food, Chef Esh-Marie exceeded any expectations I had. Chef Esh-Marie was courteous, thoughtful, and easy going. I would book Chef Esh-Marie again, and I plan to for my next special occasion.
Jessica Dawson .
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Finest Picks From the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
She was so sweet and fun!
Victoria Carr .
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Finest Picks From the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef Esh-Marie did a great job! She went above and beyond what was offered.
kim t.
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Charcuterie Board Team Challenge
with Chef Esh-Marie
in San Francisco (South of Market)
Chef Esh-Marie and her team provided an incredible experience for us!
Ceudi G.
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Finest Picks From the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef Esh-Marie was amazing! She exceeded our private chef expectations. Chef came early and stayed late, the dinner was delicious and she was very accommodating. She left the kitchen cleaner than it was when she arrived and was super friendly and fun to talk to. Thank you Chef!
Christa H.
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Wine-Infused Small Bites
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef Esh-Marie was excellent and exceeded our expectations! The meal she prepared was delicious and all of our guests had a wonderful time.
Nida I.
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Finest Picks From the Land and Sea
with Chef Esh-Marie
Chef was amazing! So kind, thoughtful, and the food was wonderful.
Thank you!
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