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4.9
(136 reviews)

Chef Michael

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Chef Michael
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
136 Reviews
With nearly three decades of cooking experience in New York City and stints at three Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe, it's safe to say that Chef Michael is one culinary artist with an enormous amount of knowledge to share. Learn new cooking techniques and broaden your culinary horizons with Chef Michael, whose culinary expertise spans the globe.
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$89
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Make French treats from Batter to bliss. Learn to create amazing recipes with this cooking class. Discover the art of piping and shaping delicate treats as the chef shares tips and tricks for achieving uniformity and elegance in each of them. This class will hone your skills and expand your culinary repertoire. Join...
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Exploring the South of Italy

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Join Chef Michael to tour the South of Italy through its traditional recipes. Explore the culinary side of Southern Italy in this interactive cooking class, where you'll learn how to make classic Italian favorites from scratch, including an Italian salad, homemade pasta and a classic dessert. For your starter,...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
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Seasonal Italian Cooking

$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to make the most of the season's finest ingredients with an Italian twist. This cooking class highlights the best local, seasonal produce on offer using classic Italian cooking techniques. Chef Michael will be your guide through this flavorful menu of Italian country garden favorites. First, learn how to...
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4.9
136 Reviews
New York City
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Vibrant Italian Market Cooking

$119
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Chef Michael will teach you how to use time-honored Italian techniques in this cooking class. Explore Italian cooking with Chef Michael as he transforms fresh market ingredients into a seasonal feast. This menu features vibrant flavors straight from the Lombardy region near Milan in the north of Italy. In this...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
New York City
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Team Building Activity

Seasonal Garden Delights

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
A bounty of seasonal ingredients awaits glorious preparation with guidance from Chef Michael. In this hands-on team building class, Chef Michael will guide you and your team as you work together to prepare an incredibly impressive three-course menu featuring fresh ingredients straight from the garden. You and your...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
New York
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Explore the Southern Mediterranean

$145
Team Building Activity
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Learn valuable team building skills while exploring a heart-healthy and satisfying cuisine. In this hands-on team building class inspired by Sicily, Provence and Morocco, Chef Michael will guide you and your team through the preparation of a three-course Mediterranean menu boasting some serious flair. You and your...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
New York
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The Beauty of Basque Cuisine

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Bask in the flavors of the Basque region with Chef Michael in this team building experience! In this hands-on team building class, Chef Michael will guide you and your team as you work together to prepare three traditional dishes from the the Basque region. The cuisine of the Basque region boldly blends the best...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
New York
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Michael THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Gourmet Salmon Dinner

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Treat yourself to a beautiful gourmet salmon dinner swimming with fresh, bold, and bright flavors. In this private dining experience, Chef Michael will prepare for you a gourmet four-course salmon dinner using the most fresh and highest-quality ingredients available. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
Serving the NYC area
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Sophisticated Seafood Menu

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Join Chef Micheal for a sophisticated seafood supper like no other in this culinary experience. In this private dining experience, Chef Michael will prepare for you a sophisticated four-course seafood-centric dinner menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and cooking techniques yielding incredible flavor profiles....
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
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New York Strip Roast

$119
Private Chef Meal
$119
Get ready to experience New York strip steak like never before in this culinary experience. In this private dining experience, Chef Michael will prepare for you a gourmet three-course steak dinner featuring a meltingly tender New York strip roast with onion confit and a sultry red wine sauce as the show-stopping...
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Chef Michael
4.9
136 Reviews
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Chef Michael's Overall Rating

4.9 / 5

Based on 136 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Michael

Deborah M.

Deborah

07/01/24
We had the best time with Chef Michael. We learned some really great recipes and the pasta making was the best! We can’t wait to book again.
07/01/24
Jolene C.

Jolene

04/01/24
The class with Chef Michael was great! It felt laid back and fun, and he gave us practical tips on technique throughout, so we also learned from it. The food also tasted stellar! Loved it and would recommend!
04/01/24
Daniel R.

Daniel

03/23/24
We had a great time and learned a ton from Chef Michael! We’d love to do this again.
03/23/24