Bay Area (North San Jose)
5.0
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Chef Ruel

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Chef Ruel
Verified chef
30 Reviews
Chef Ruel is a certified culinary trainer and recipe tester specializing in South American and plant-based cuisines. Chef Ruel has spent many years working behind the scenes in the hotel and hospitality industries and has since transitioned into the corporate space. Now, Chef Ruel works for one of the largest companies in the world teaching interactive cooking classes in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen.
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Ultimate Vegetarian Dumplings

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Join Chef Edmund for a meatless cooking class and culinary party celebrating the dumpling. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll be guided in preparing classic dumplings and more from start to finish. Begin by exploring the essential element of umami with a selection of soy sauces from Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and...
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Chef Edmund
5.0
36 Reviews
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
Next Date: Thu, Apr 24th at 5:00PM & other times
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Iconic Thailand Foods - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Shake up date night with an expert class sampling the unique flavors of Thailand. Travel the globe without leaving the house with this Thai-inspired date night cooking class. Together, you and your significant other will craft a full meal of favorites from Thai cuisine, picking up hints from your chef along the...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
4.4
44 Reviews
Palo Alto
Next Date: Thu, Apr 24th at 7:00PM
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Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 2 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 3 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 4 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 5 slide Bay Area Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta for Kids 6 slide
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Mexican Fiesta for Kids

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Kids will craft mouth-watering Mexican favorites for a feast that's sure to be a party. Little chefs will have fun creating a Mexican-inspired menu in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Parsati will guide your kids through four recipes that are perfect for any occasion from birthdays to family gatherings. They'll...
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Chef Parsati
5.0
318 Reviews
San Jose (Edenvale)
Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th at 11:00AM & other times
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Savoring Little Italy's Classics at Home

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
This Italian feast includes a curated menu of classics prepared and served by Chef Mordechai. Enjoy a private chef meal that takes you on an Italian culinary journey. Chef Mordechai will prepare a curated menu of divine dishes using the freshest ingredients and aromatic herbs. Start with arancini with Toma...
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Chef Mordechai
5.0
10 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Sun, Apr 27th & other times
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Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each
Hibachi Catering
$60
Explore the delights of Japanese hibachi grilling with a personalized touch for your special event. This private chef meal brings the art of hibachi cooking right to your home. Led by Chef Josh, your group will be treated to an interactive culinary experience as he expertly prepares your choice of strip steak,...
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Chef Josh or Local Hibachi Chef
5.0
5 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Sun, Apr 27th & other times
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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy a chef-crafted Thanksgiving spread, ready to savor with your family at home. Chef Esh-Marie’s Thanksgiving drop-off menu captures the flavors of the season with dishes crafted to perfection. Each course brings a touch of comfort and luxury to your holiday table, allowing you to relax and enjoy. This...
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Chef Esh-Marie
4.9
20 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Thu, May 1st & other times
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Experience Chinatown Like a Local

$85
Food Tour
$85
Visit the little-known parts of Chinatown that locals frequent on this walking food tour. The Chinatown you can discover on foot in back alleys, food markets and tiny restaurants will surprise you with new adventures around every corner. On this walking food tour, you'll experience the Chinatown locals know and love...
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Guide Isabella or Local Guide
5.0
25 Reviews
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Next Date: Sat, Apr 26th at 10:00AM & other times
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Historic Ferry Building and Farmers' Market

$99
Food Tour
$99
Prepare to savor the unique flavors of San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building and Marketplace. Embark on a culinary adventure in this 90-minute food tour and discover one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks: The Ferry Building. Enjoy a diverse array of local delicacies and global fusion dishes. With Guide Lisa...
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Guide Lisa or Local Guide
5.0
4 Reviews
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Next Date: Sat, Apr 26th at 10:00AM & other times
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The Best Eats in the Mission District

$79
Weekend Food Tour
$79
On this exciting weekend tour, San Francisco is ready to show you its most flavorful dining secrets. On this food tour in the Mission District of San Francisco, you'll discover how immigrants have shaped the neighborhood by creating brilliant artwork, stunning architecture and sharing their fantastic food! Originally...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
15 Reviews
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Next Date: Sat, Apr 26th at 11:00AM & other times
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Team Building Activity

Authentic Flavors of India

$135
Team Building Activity
$135
Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...
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5.0
318 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th at 11:00AM & other times
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Team Building Activity

An Italian Experience

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
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4.8
353 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th at 12:00PM & other times
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Team Building Activity

Creative Cooking Challenge

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Assemble your team and get ready to bring the heat for a thrilling cooking challenge. Challenge your crew to an exciting team building cooking class with an expert chef where everyone will break into smaller teams to put their culinary skills to the ultimate test in an Iron Chef-inspired cooking competition. Begin...
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Chef Roddy or Resident Chef
4.4
38 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th at 12:00PM & other times
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Italian Risotto and Gelato

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
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Chef Davide
5.0
1020 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th, 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET & other times
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Essential Seasonal Butter Boards

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
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Chef Carlos
4.9
303 Reviews
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Next Date: Fri, Apr 25th, 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET & other times
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Hawaiian-Style Luau Party

$39/Person
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person
Get ready to experience bright Hawaiian flavors and recipes. Take a culinary cruise to the Hawaiian Islands with Chef Stacy in this Polynesian-inspired online cooking class. Chef Stacy will teach you how to concoct a fun, festive and tropical-themed menu. Get the party started with a classic and creamy piña...
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Chef Stacy D.
4.9
238 Reviews
Hosted Online
Next Date: Sat, Apr 26th, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET & other times
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REVIEWS

Chef Ruel's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 30 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Ruel

Jordan W.

Jordan

08/24/22
Had a fantastic time learning South American cooking way back in late December 2019. Ruel was a great host and the recipes were fantastic.
08/24/22
Matt G.

Matt

03/04/20
Ruel is awesome! We were lucky enough to be the only couple who booked that night and had an amazing experience. We had so much fun cooking an amazing delicious meal.
03/04/20
Jennifer S.

Jennifer

03/02/20
My husband and I recently attended a cooking session with Chef Ruel. From the very beginning, he made all of us feel welcome and comfortable. His apartment is super clean and organized, and the space is truly ideal for this type of event. Chef Ruel is very knowledgeable about cooking techniques, recipes and skills, yet he introduces this knowledge in an easy-to-understand format. He asked lots of questions of us, and his goal was to make the experience fun and non-intimidating. That being said, we had so much fun, the food was absolutely amazing, and we came away with many great ideas. We plan to make this exact meal for an upcoming dinner party that we are hosting for friends. I hope to take more classes with Chef Ruel!
03/02/20