Private In-Person Classes
Individual or GroupsPrivate In-Person Classes with Chef Rachel
(Individual or Groups)
Work with Chef Rachel to design your own custom in-person class for yourself, a gift or for your group. Based in Santa Monica (Los Angeles), Chef Rachel can travel to you. These classes are designed for individuals or small groups who share the same objective. We’ll select a menu that best supports your goals, palate and any dietary needs. In your custom cooking class, you’ll be joined by Chef Rachel, who will teach you this fabulous meal. At the end of your cooking class, you’ll have a perfect meal, designed so you can recreate it again and again. You’ll understand the cooking process filled with tips and techniques in a whole new way.
Classes we have done in the past:
- Monthly cook sessions with a group of friends as they work on improving their health and gain ideas to prep food throughout the month
- Couples date night
- Corporate team building events
- One-on-one skill building classes for new diets – vegan, low sodium, gluten free, paleo
- Knife skills 101
- Mastering pressure cooking (Instant Pot)
- Birthday parties with many, many themes – Mediterranean, SE Asian, Taste around the world
- Shop and cook – we shop together to learn about a new cuisine or new style of cooking and then take that back home and cook a meal (farmers markets, health food stores, Asian markets, Mexican markets)
What’s included?
- A custom designed menu based on your needs, likes and objectives
- Planning and prep call with the host where we identify your class objectives and review any accommodations needed to give your group the best possible experience
- One week before class, you’ll receive a FAQ with some basic class instructions and an equipment list to get you ready for your class
- At the on-set of class, we’ll do a quick review to make sure you’re all ready and answer any last minute questions
- Class begins as Chef Rachel guides you through the next two and a half hours as we prepare a meal together. Chef Rachel will be cooking alongside you, offering guidance and support and tips to make your cooking experience more successful and more fun.
- At the end of class, you’ll be set to enjoy an awesome meal in the comfort of your own home while Chef Rachel tidies up the kitchen
- After class, Chef Rachel will send you a copy of the recipes so that you can replicate these dishes again and again
Class fees?
Classes start at $350 plus food costs and travel expenses, depending on the location. All classes are custom; Chef Rachel will assist you in finding something that works for your budget and needs.
FAQ
Dietary accommodations and restrictions:
Need to avoid gluten, dairy, nuts, animal products? No worries. Chef Rachel is trained as a Nutritional Therapist and has worked with about every modification and special diet out there. She can help you choose a menu that works best for you and can offer modifications during class as needed. Want to focus on skill building as you embark on a new health journey? Chef Rachel has you covered and can provide custom programs to help you accomplish your goals.
Experience level:
Is this your first cooking class or you’re new in the kitchen? Don’t worry, Chef Rachel will help you select a menu that will complement your skill level and help you accomplish your goals. Are you a more experienced cook? Wonderful, let’s choose a menu that helps you to up your game and keep you challenged!
Cancellations and refund policy:
Any class with Chef Rachel can be canceled and refunded within 24 hours of purchase. Once booked, if you cancel your class 15 or more days before the class start time, you will receive 100% of the value of the class as a credit toward a future class. Within 8 days, you will receive 50% of the value of the class towards a future class.
Please know, any cancellation within 7 days of a class start time cannot be refunded. As all of our classes are private to just you and your guests, Chef Rachel reserves time for your party and turns away all other requests for that day and time. When a party cancels, it means she loses wages for that day and within a short window, it’s likely those wages will not be recovered.
Ingredients/shopping:
You’ll receive a shopping list one week prior to class. Let Chef Rachel know about any dietary restrictions and she can offer substitutions if available or guide you to a better class. Have a hard time finding an ingredient, let us know and we can often provide on-line resources.
Equipment:
Classes are designed to use standard kitchen equipment. If any specific items are needed for the menu, they are noted in the Class Details section. We do offer some specialty classes that use such things as an Instant Pot or a pasta maker where these items will be necessary if you select that class. You’ll receive information on the exact equipment you need one week prior to your class by email.
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