Chef Derrick A. in Orange County | Cooking Classes, Private Chefs, Team Building & More | Cozymeal

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Chef Derrick has spent over 30 years mastering the culinary arts, working his way up from line cook to head chef. He's worked around the world honing his craft, from California to the Philippines, often working in the hospitality industry, which has given him a unique insight into serving his customers. After all he has accomplished, Chef Derrick has decided to use these talents to guide others in their journey into the world of cooking.

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Orange County Cooking Class: Elevate Your Croissant Game

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Elevate Your Croissant Game

Explore unique fillings for artisanal croissants. This cooking class focuses on elevating the croissant experience with creative recipes. You will start by making kouign-amann, a buttery, caramelized pastry that delights the senses. Next, learn to create chocolate hazelnut cream croissants, combining rich flavors for...

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Costa Mesa (South Coast Metro)

Next Date: Wed, Jan 22nd at 9:00AM & other times

Orange County Cooking Class: Satisfy Your Croissant Cravings

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Satisfy Your Croissant Cravings

Discover sweet and savory croissant recipes. This cooking class invites pastry enthusiasts to elevate their baking skills with creative croissants. Start with the decadent kouign-amann, mastering the technique of layering dough and butter. You will then prepare chocolate hazelnut cream croissants, combining rich...

Chef Angel or Resident Chef

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Next Date: Wed, Jan 22nd at 9:00AM & other times

Orange County Cooking Class: Italian Inspiration

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Italian Inspiration

Step into the shoes of an Italian chef, creating rustic crostini and perfect handmade pasta. In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the freshest ingredients. Begin with three varieties of herbed...

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd at 6:00PM & other times

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Orange County Private Chef Meal: Elevated Sunday Dinner

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Elevated Sunday Dinner

Private Chef Meal

Comforting, home-style dishes with a professional flair make up this warm and savory menu. In this private chef meal, Chef Kevin brings back Sunday dinner favorites with his own professional twist for a hearty and comforting meal. Begin with portobello mushrooms stuffed with chicken, peppers, and bulgar grains....

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd & other times

Orange County Private Chef Meal: Elegant Plant-Based Asian Dishes

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Elegant Plant-Based Asian Dishes

Private Chef Meal

Watch as Chef Mert expertly prepares an Asian-inspired menu that's both vegan and satisfying. You’ll begin this plant-based private chef meal with a creative amuse-bouche of black vegan caviar bites paired with avocado cream and sweet mango. Then, Chef Mert with prepare soba noodles and edamame with tangy...

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd & other times

Orange County Private Chef Meal: Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Private Chef Meal

Try traditional Mexican dishes prepared with gourmet flair in this private chef meal. Chef Jesus has prepared a stunning menu designed to give you an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine. Begin your meal with nopales, otherwise known as cactus, with guajillo shrimp and fresh tortillas. Then, dig in to a rich...

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd & other times

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Orange County Team Building Activity: Handmade Sushi Rolls

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Team Building Activity

Handmade Sushi Rolls

Team Building Activity

Work as a team to create a colorful, handmade sushi feast with Chef Krong. In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Krong will join your team at your venue to create colorful sushi from scratch. The chef will guide your team while practicing the techniques to fill and shape beautiful, handmade sushi rolls....

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd at 6:00PM & other times

Orange County Team Building Activity: Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi

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Team Building Activity

Handcrafted Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi

Team Building Activity

Get your crew in the kitchen for a collaborative lesson in handcrafted sushi. Your group is in for a treat with this sushi-focused team building cooking class with Chef Jesus. He'll travel to your venue and share his expertise in slicing, dicing and rolling in an experience your team is sure to love. Begin with a...

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd at 6:00PM & other times

Orange County Team Building Activity: Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls

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Team Building Activity

Mastery of Fresh Thai Spring Rolls

Team Building Activity

Explore signature Thai dishes with Chef Krong in this fun team building cooking class. In this team building cooking class, Chef Krong introduces Thai cuisine using traditional techniques and regional ingredients. The chef will travel to your team for a lesson in Thai cooking with a classic soup, bold sauces and...

Serving the Orange County area

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd at 6:00PM & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Michelin Star Italian Cuisine

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Live from Florence, Italy!

Michelin Star Italian Cuisine

Online Cooking Class

Create a pair of Italian classics from scratch just as a Michelin Star chef would. Join Chef Stefano as he teaches this interactive online cooking class live from Florence, Italy, and learn how to make two famous Italian recipes — homemade gnocchi and tiramisu — from the perspective of a Michelin Star kitchen....

Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd, 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET & other times

Online Cooking Class: Flavorful Cuban Cuisine

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Flavorful Cuban Cuisine

Online Cooking Class

Join Chef Angela-Michelle virtually for an unforgettable Cuban cooking experience. During this live, interactive online cooking class, Chef Angela-Michelle will teach you how to prepare three traditional Cuban dishes. You'll create smokey and warm black beans with sofritos and white rice, along with savory Cuban pork...

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Next Date: Thu, Jan 23rd, 3:00pm PT/6:00pm ET & other times

Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards

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Live from Madrid, Spain!

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Essential Seasonal Butter Boards

Online Cooking Class

Master the fun internet sensation — the butter board — to impress at your next gathering. In this interactive online cooking class taught live from Madrid, Spain, Chef Carlos will show you how to create tantalizing flavor combinations using seasonal ingredients to prepare three innovative butter boards. Why not...

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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Derrick THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Orange County Cooking Class: Homemade Pappardelle With Pesto

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Homemade Pappardelle With Pesto

It's time to learn how to make pasta and pesto sauce completely from scratch. In this fun, hands-on cooking class, Chef Derrick will show you just how easy it is to make your own homemade pasta. To start, you will learn how to create the perfect pasta dough, cutting it into the perfect pappardelle. Then, you will...

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Orange County Cooking Class: Sushi-Making Like a Pro

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Sushi-Making Like a Pro

Learn the techniques for mastering sushi rolls in this hands-on cooking class. Learn the secrets to rolling sushi in this interactive cooking class with Chef Derrick. In this hands-on lesson, Chef Derrick will guide you step-by-step through creating two classic sushi rolls. First, you'll learn how to make the perfect...

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Chef Derrick's Overall Rating

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Reviews Chef Derrick received outside of Cozymeal

Jessica

02/14/24

Great class! Thank you Chef Derrick!

02/14/24