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Cooking Classes in Ventura for Individuals and Groups

Cooking Classes in Ventura for Individuals and Groups

Let Chef Dee design a customized cooking class for your group that’s both educational and fun! You choose the skill you want your group to learn or the style of cooking you want to perfect, and Chef Dee will create an interactive class that’s designed around your group’s tastes and skill level. The best part is: at the end of the class, your group will have a delicious meal to enjoy together, in addition to a new set of cooking skills!

Chef Dee’s Ventura cooking classes are great for groups of all ages and abilities, including:

  • Scout Troops
  • Homeschool Groups
  • Foodie Groups
  • Gourmet Food-Loving Friends
  • Anyone looking to enhance their skills in the kitchen!

Cooking Class Ideas:

  • Kids in the Kitchen (Healthy and delicious dishes that kids can prepare on their own)
  • Knife Skills
  • Farm (or Farmers Market) to Table Cooking
  • Ethnic Cooking (Italian, Asian, French, Mexican, etc.)
  • Cooking for Special Diets (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, etc.)
  • Healthy Meal Preparation
  • Cooking Techniques (Grilling, Roasting, Braising, etc.)

These are just a few ideas. You can choose your own theme and Chef Dee will create a personalized cooking experience your group is sure to enjoy!

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Cooking class participants work hand-in-hand with the Chef to learn subtle techniques to successfully prepare tender herbs for an Asian noodle salad.
cooking classes in ventura ca
Chef Dee prepares pasta dough and shares her secrets for perfect pasta from a recipe handed down by her grandmother who emigrated from Italy.
cooking classes in ventura ca
The Chef answers every question and works with class participants individually as needed in a nurturing and fun atmosphere!
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Chef Dee shops at the local farmer’s market in preparation for a cooking class featuring organic farm to table cuisine.
cooking classes in ventura ca
Chef Dee teaching kitchen safety while using a mandoline at a private Mom and Me cooking class.

Special Classes for Small Groups

Chef Dee also offers special classes for small groups or one-on-one in a  3-week series that’s geared toward the young cook.  Here’s an example:

Week one: (3 days) BASICS

  • Proper way to handle a knife
  • Vegetable preparation – peeling, seeding, proper cutting
  • Herbs and their uses
  • Fruits, salads
  • Vinaigrettes and infused oils
  • clarifying butter

Week two (3 days)

  • Chicken and beef stock
  • Soups
  • Sauces (Beurre Blanc, tomato sauce, etc.)
  • Fish and Shellfish

Week Three:

  • Poultry and eggs
  • Meats and cooking from scratch
Cooking Classes in Ventura for Individuals and Groups

Cooking Classes in Ventura for Individuals and Groups

Cooking Parties in Ventura

Cooking Parties in Ventura

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