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Chef Jesse brings a rich culinary background to every class, shaped by experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef work and operating his own food ventures. He has played key roles in opening restaurant and brewery kitchens, as well as developing diverse menus. Now instructing, Chef Jesse combines his deep knowledge and passion for food with a love for teaching, helping students master efficient kitchen techniques while making cooking a fun, engaging experience.

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Naperville Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations

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Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...

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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

4.6

38 Reviews

Naperville (Downtown)

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Chef Jesse or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

4.6 / 5

Based on 38 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Michael

02/10/25

Excellent food and great instructor!

02/10/25

Steve

01/30/25

The evening was great. My girlfriend and I both learned new things about cooking. Neither of us are big cooks, but we now want to cook more often. Chef Jesse made it a fun evening and the food was excellent. We’ll be attending additional classes.

01/30/25

Jeff

01/16/25

Chef Jesse was great! He was professional and very personable. My wife and I attended the sushi making 101 class, and Chef Jesse provided some great tips and tricks to making/rolling sushi - the number 1 being practice! It's a bit odd to share ingredients with others at your table, but for sushi it was fine and not a big deal. Overall, it was a great - and we took away some great pointers and ideas.

01/16/25

Jennifer

10/27/24

Great class

10/27/24

VIKTORIIA

10/20/24

My husband and I recently attended a cooking class led by Chef Justin, and while we appreciated his wide knowledge and the overall enjoyment of the class, we left feeling disappointed for a few reasons. First, we found it frustrating that we had to share our cooking table with other participants. This made it challenging to fully engage in the cooking process. Additionally, we were only given the opportunity to make one pasta dough collectively, which didn’t allow each of us to have our own hands-on experience. We believe that having individual stations would greatly enhance the learning process. Moreover, much of the food, like sauces, was pre-prepared by the chef. While we enjoyed learning about the techniques, we missed out on the practical experience of cooking those items ourselves. It felt more like a demonstration rather than an interactive cooking class. Overall, while we appreciated Chef Justin’s expertise, the format of the class didn’t meet our expectations for a hands-on experience. We hope future classes will offer more opportunities for individual participation and cooking.

10/20/24

James

10/03/24

Fun informative!

10/03/24

Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Seaside Coastal Fare

Authentic Delicious Handmade Pasta

Traditional Szechuan

A French Five-Star Fine Dining Experience

Great British Baking Essential Treats

Essential American Meals

Let Them Eat Cake for Breakfast

Classic Cooking From the Southwest

The Best Handmade Croissants

Classic Hibachi Made at Home

Thai Greatest Hits - Date Night

Hone Your Skills With the Knife

Romantic Tuscan Recipes - Date Night

French Cooking in the Springtime

A Night Out in Spain

Delicious Homemade Italian Meals

Flavors From Louisiana

Taking a Tour of Tuscany

Easy Puff Pasty Treats

A Mixed Mediterranean Fusion Feast

Luxurious French Dinner - Date Night

Make Your Own Luxury Macarons

Spring Seasonal Brunch

Brazilian Steakhouse Experience - Date Night

French Flair - Date Night

Building Confident Chefs - Kids Series

Evenings in Acapulco - Date Night

Cupcake Feast - Family Fun

Global Breads Beginner Session

Playful Plates - Family Fun

Taste of Italy - Date Night

Quick and Easy Tacos

Master Dim Sum

French Flavors

Mediterranean Bites With Big Flavor

Pastry and Baking Essentials

Supreme French Feast

Home-made Pasta 101

Master Madeleines

Journey to Japan

Treats From the Spanish Table

Authentic Thai - Date Night

Macaron Masterclass

Easy Antipasti to Share

Steakhouse Signatures - Date Night

Spotlight on Delicious Danishes

The Perfect Ramen

Sharing Chef’s Table - Date Night

Nashville Style Chicken

Tasty Thai Dishes

French Springtime Dinner

Vibrant Spring Favorites

Springtime Feast

New England Coastal Feast

Master French Pastries

Roses Are Red Cupcake Bouquet

Cook Italian - Family Fun

Flavors of Tuscany - Date Night

Spring Cookies - Family Fun

Kitchen Cutting 101

Do-It Yourself Dough

Thailand's Delicate Culinary Balance

Fresh Spring Supper - Date Night

Chinese Favorites Made Easy

Delights From Portugal

Dinner the French Way

Inspiring Italian Dinner

Light Bites and Sweet Treats

Nonna’s Favorite Recipes

Fresh Pasta Like Mama Made It

Cuban Dinner Party Twist

French Favorites to Impress

Sweet and Savory Croissant Skills

Spotlight on Vietnam

Latin Cuisine for Lovers Date Night

Making Macarons Just For Mom

Special Mother’s Day Menu

Love Italian Style - Date Night