San Diego (Mission Valley)
5.0
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Chef Max

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Chef Max
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9 Reviews
Chef Max was born and raised in Sicily, an Italian region well known for some of the best cuisine in the world. When he relocated to San Diego, he packed his passion for the authentic flavors from his homeland. With incredible training and work experience under his belt, Chef Max has established his own catering company, which serves exquisite and traditional Italian foods. He looks forward to sharing his love of classic Italian cuisine with you!
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Crafting Irresistible French Pastries

$99
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Learn to bake croissants, from savory bacon delights to rich chocolate almond pastries. Immerse yourself in the art of French baking with a hands-on cooking class. Master the technique of crafting buttery croissant dough from scratch, the foundation of every perfect pastry. Create savory bacon and gruyère croissants,...
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Classic Pasta for Kids

$119
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$119
Chef Jordan will teach kids all about pasta-making foundations in this fun class. In this interactive cooking class designed for kids, the chef will teach fundamental kitchen skills, including the art of pasta making, while creating a classic spaghetti dinner. The kids will first bake crunchy and cheesy garlic...
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4.9
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Mastery of Homemade Tarts

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make elegant and innovative tarts and pastry creations with Chef Rachel. In this hands-on baking class, the chef will focus on the nuances of preparing vibrant tarts and elegant adornments. Chef Adina will teach you how to make enchanting apple cinnamon roses filled with cream cheese followed by two...
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Chef Adina
4.9
34 Reviews
Serving the San Diego area
Next Date: Fri, Feb 7th at 10:00AM & other times
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Tropical Caribbean BBQ

$119
Private Chef Meal
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Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet menu filled with fresh and vibrant tropical flavors. During this private chef meal, Chef Jordan will prepare for you a tropical three-course menu featuring Caribbean-inspired recipes and a blend of both familiar and exotic ingredients. Some of the dishes you can look forward...
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Seaside Soirée

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Home Hibachi Feast

$60
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5.0
6 Reviews
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Savor the flavors of the coast with vibrant Latin influence and ultra-fresh ingredients. On this San Diego food tour, explore the downtown area and stroll through Gaslamp while enjoying dishes influenced by both Mexico and the Far East. Your guide will take you on a flavorful journey, sampling traditional lumpia,...
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5.0
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Exploring The Gaslamp Quarter

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5.0
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Best of San Diego's Food Scene

$89
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Chef Max's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 9 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Max

Kyle

Kyle

01/15/20
Max is not only a fantastic chef, but is also extremely friendly and a great teacher. We're very glad we got a chance to cook some awesome food with him!
01/15/20
Jennifer E.

Jennifer

05/22/19
It was so fun! Something I’d never think of doing but was given this as a gift and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious!
05/22/19
Kristin R.

Kristin

04/04/19
Chef Max is amazing! His cooking atmosphere is very clean and comforting, and his food even more so. His Basil Fettuccini with Lamb Ragu and Carnaroli Risotto Saffron Infused Baja Shrimp are the best I have had. His Tiramisu and Gnocci al Pesto... Perfezionare!! It was very pleasing getting to know Chef Max and to see him in action.
04/04/19