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Chef Paul

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Chef Paul
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84 Reviews
Chef Paul has been a professional chef for nearly 40 years. Born and raised in Belgium, he started his cooking career as an apprentice. After receiving his culinary arts degree, he continued to gain experience in several restaurants in Belgium. In 1983, he moved to NYC and became the executive chef at famous restaurants in Tribeca and the West Village. In 2001, he opened his own cooking school, which is still thriving today.
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paul

NYC Cooking Class: Knife Skills: The Fundamentals NYC Cooking Class: Knife Skills: The Fundamentals 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: Knife Skills: The Fundamentals 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: Knife Skills: The Fundamentals 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: Knife Skills: The Fundamentals 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: Knife Skills: The Fundamentals 6 slide
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Valentine's

Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the fundamentals of basic knife cuts and make cooking at home simple. In this knife skills cooking class, Chef Paul will explain how to choose the best knives and how to take care of the ones you already have, along with teaching you refined slicing, dicing and chopping techniques you'll utilize from appetizer...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Fri, Jan 24th at 6:00PM & other times
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NYC Cooking Class: The Art of French Cooking NYC Cooking Class: The Art of French Cooking 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: The Art of French Cooking 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: The Art of French Cooking 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: The Art of French Cooking 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: The Art of French Cooking 6 slide
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The Art of French Cooking

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn the timeless art of French cooking as you prepare a classic menu with Chef Paul. Bring a bit of Paris to your kitchen with four authentic French recipes designed by Chef Paul that includes roasting the perfect Cornish hen and baking a traditional soufflé. Begin by building a mesclun salad with a blend of...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Sat, Feb 1st at 12:00PM & other times
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NYC Cooking Class: Classic Bistro Dishes NYC Cooking Class: Classic Bistro Dishes 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: Classic Bistro Dishes 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: Classic Bistro Dishes 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: Classic Bistro Dishes 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: Classic Bistro Dishes 6 slide
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Classic Bistro Dishes

$135
Cooking Class
$135
This elegant four-course dinner combines the best of French and American bistro cuisine. Learn to make classic bistro dishes in this interactive cooking class with Chef Paul. Combining American and French bistro cuisine, you'll prepare four delicious dishes that transport you to your favorite little cafe. First,...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Sat, Feb 8th at 12:00PM
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NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Fare From Italy NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Fare From Italy 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Fare From Italy 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Fare From Italy 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Fare From Italy 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: Traditional Fare From Italy 6 slide
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Valentine's

Traditional Fare From Italy

$125
Cooking Class
$125
Learn how to make pillowy gnocchi from scratch with tips from a professional chef. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Paul will teach you how to create perfectly pillowy gnocchi completely from scratch. Using professional cooking techniques, you'll learn how to mix, roll, slice and boil restaurant-quality gnocchi...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Sun, Feb 16th at 12:00PM
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NYC Cooking Class: Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast NYC Cooking Class: Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast 6 slide
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Crafting a Seasonal Italian Feast

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Celebrate the splendor of seasonal produce with versatile handmade fettuccini pasta at the center. Discover how to prepare a quick and effortless meal with Chef Paul in this cozy season-inspired cooking class. As a master of easy, showstopping meals, Chef Paul will reveal his secrets with an Italian menu using...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Sat, Feb 22nd at 12:00PM
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Paul

NYC Team Building Activity: Italian-American Favorites NYC Team Building Activity: Italian-American Favorites 2 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Italian-American Favorites 3 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Italian-American Favorites 4 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Italian-American Favorites 5 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Italian-American Favorites 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

Italian-American Favorites

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Prepare a unique fusion of American and Italian dishes bursting with flavor. In this hands-on team building class with Chef Paul, your group will learn how to cook classic Italian-American favorites from scratch. First, create a kale salad paired with dates, walnuts and a piquant lemony dressing. For the main dish,...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Wed, Jan 29th at 11:00AM & other times
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NYC Team Building Activity: Elegant French Cooking NYC Team Building Activity: Elegant French Cooking 2 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Elegant French Cooking 3 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Elegant French Cooking 4 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Elegant French Cooking 5 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Elegant French Cooking 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

Elegant French Cooking

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Bond with your team over French food as you prepare an elegant meal together. In this hands-on team building cooking class, your team will learn how to make classic French dishes under the tutelage of Chef Paul. You'll start by working together to make a traditional French vinaigrette. For the entrée, Chef Paul...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Wed, Jan 29th at 11:00AM & other times
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NYC Team Building Activity: A Taste of Tuscan Fare NYC Team Building Activity: A Taste of Tuscan Fare 2 slide NYC Team Building Activity: A Taste of Tuscan Fare 3 slide NYC Team Building Activity: A Taste of Tuscan Fare 4 slide NYC Team Building Activity: A Taste of Tuscan Fare 5 slide NYC Team Building Activity: A Taste of Tuscan Fare 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

A Taste of Tuscan Fare

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get a taste of the fresh flavors of Tuscany in this team building cooking class experience. In this hands-on team building class, you'll work with Chef Paul and your team to create a classic Italian meal using the freshest ingredients. Begin by making Chef Paul's signature speedy gnocchi. Everyone will get a...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Wed, Jan 29th at 11:00AM & other times
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NYC Team Building Activity: Coastal Mediterranean NYC Team Building Activity: Coastal Mediterranean 2 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Coastal Mediterranean 3 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Coastal Mediterranean 4 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Coastal Mediterranean 5 slide NYC Team Building Activity: Coastal Mediterranean 6 slide
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Team Building Activity

Coastal Mediterranean

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Engage your team with fun and interactive culinary experiences. This team building activity is designed to encourage communication and develop organizational skills among colleagues. You'll join a gourmet chef who will share tips and techniques for creating a delicious meal you can share. Learn how to pickle...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Wed, Jan 29th at 11:00AM & other times
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Paul THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

NYC Cooking Class: New York-Style Surf and Turf NYC Cooking Class: New York-Style Surf and Turf 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: New York-Style Surf and Turf 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: New York-Style Surf and Turf 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: New York-Style Surf and Turf 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: New York-Style Surf and Turf 6 slide
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New York-Style Surf and Turf

$145
Cooking Class
$145
Enjoy a lesson in an authentically American menu of seafood, steak and savory sides. Prepare a classic American meal with plenty of New York flair in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Paul. Under his guidance, you'll craft a spectacular three-course surf-and-turf menu that celebrates original culinary...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
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NYC Cooking Class: Italian Classics Made Vegan NYC Cooking Class: Italian Classics Made Vegan 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: Italian Classics Made Vegan 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: Italian Classics Made Vegan 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: Italian Classics Made Vegan 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: Italian Classics Made Vegan 6 slide
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Italian Classics Made Vegan

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Discover Italian classics re-imagined in this vegan-friendly cooking experience. Enjoy as Italian favorites transform into a vegan-friendly feast courtesy of Chef Paul. Learn how to make iconic Italian dishes that have been reworked into vegan masterpieces while still maintaining the flavor and texture you know and...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
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NYC Cooking Class: Mediterranean With A Modern Twist NYC Cooking Class: Mediterranean With A Modern Twist 2 slide NYC Cooking Class: Mediterranean With A Modern Twist 3 slide NYC Cooking Class: Mediterranean With A Modern Twist 4 slide NYC Cooking Class: Mediterranean With A Modern Twist 5 slide NYC Cooking Class: Mediterranean With A Modern Twist 6 slide
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Mediterranean With A Modern Twist

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Shake off your dining doldrums with a dash of intriguing international flavor. Sample the best contemporary Mediterranean dishes in a hands-on cooking class featuring a delicious dinner filled with coastal favorites. Chef Paul is ready to show you how to modernize traditional recipes that today's gourmet is sure to...
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Chef Paul
5.0
84 Reviews
New York
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Chef Paul's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 84 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Paul

Annie Wang .

Annie Wang

08/21/24
We learned a lot and created a delicious meal to enjoy together! I am practicing chiffonnade, émincé, and coin cuts at home now and working on my knife grip to be more consistent. Lots to practice and think about once the lesson is over. Merci, Chef Paul!
08/21/24
Ashby H.

Ashby

08/18/24
We had an amazing time in this class with Chef Paul. We learned how to make different knife cuts like chiffonade, julienne, and diamonde and we also learned a few new cooking techniques. Chef Paul was very informative and fun to learn from. Thank you!
08/18/24
Jill D.

Jill

07/18/24
Our team really enjoyed working with Paul, Theo and Tony. Great instruction, great learning opportunity and the meal was fabulous.
07/18/24