Garlic Press Jess

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Introduction: I teach practical, craveable home cooking and am extremely passionate about getting busy people + beginner cooks to cook more often at home. My lessons are extremely hands-on meaning you will make the dishes from start to finish for maximum learning. Guests love my cozy, intimate space in San Francisco where I teach groups of 8-14!

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Sami G.

Jan 3, 2018

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Details: 11+ people • Healthy • Basic cooking skills • No dietary restrictions • Adult (over 18) • Beginner • $75 - $150 per person • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Ready to hire the right teacher now • I travel to the cooking instructor • The cooking instructor travels to me

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Katherine C.

Oct 27, 2016

Jessica is the ULTIMATE in-home chef. It is hard to know where to begin. First, my husband and I loved the fact that every dish Jess made for us was healthy, delicious, and with a little twist of "something extra." Any veggie or "super food" you've been wanting to try but never knew how - Jess can take and whip up something fun, inventive, and satisfying. She was keen on tailoring menus to our specific taste preferences. When Jess cooked for us after our son was born, she was also knowledgeable about what foods would be best for a new mommy...to aid stamina, healing, or the feeling of being totally well-cared-for. She was a huge help with meal planning as well, and left our home with a refrigerator-full of meals with clear and easy instructions for prep. In addition, Jess has prepared the food for a number of our dinner parties (6-8 people) and a family gathering (30+ people). Aside from an insanely delicious and memorable meal/spread, Jess is just simply the kind of person you want to have around. Her optimism, cheerfulness, and can-do attitude is contagious! Since having Jess as our "personal chef," my husband and I now put some of our cooking lessons to use on a daily basis...homemade almond milk, anyone? We wish we could have Jess cook EVERY meal for us! She will leave your family feeling full, happy, healthy, and ready to take on the kitchen.

Casey W.

Nov 2, 2016

We hired Jessica to come and cook for us for my intimate bridal shower this year (about 20 people) and she knocked it out of the park! Not only was she a pleasure to work with, but she made us a delicious and healthy spread with lots of options for everyone's tastes and dietary preferences. She worked with me to come up with a perfect menu and I still dream of the carnitas she made that day! We even ended up getting a mini cooking lesson from Jessica - because everyone was so interested in what she made, she took the time to explain everything and my guests couldn't stop chatting with her! She's so engaging and clearly passionate about what she does, I'd recommend her for any event and for cooking lessons too!

Jess S.

Dec 5, 2016

Jessica has been cooking for our family for nearly 6 months now and we are beyond grateful! What started off as her sticking out freezer occasionally has turned into a regular weekly thing. The food is delicious! Seriously, it is enjoyed by the whole family - our occasional friends who join for dinner (including any and all dietary preferences we have thrown her way so far!). She does the grocery shopping, organizes and labels everything and leaves us with a clean kitchen. As a busy family with two FT+working parents and three kids, knowing that we will have healthy and thoughtfully prepared home cooked meals 3 days/week (with snacks and leftovers vigor lunch) is a godsend. She has also helped us prepare for a big family party - with family and friends in town and needing to put up a big meal, having her do everything ahead of time made it beyond smooth so we could have fun instead of feeling stressed. Bottom line - Jessica is responsible, thoughtful, communicative and excellent at what she does! Highly recommend her across the board.

Laurie V.

Nov 3, 2016

I met Jessica at a cocktail party hosted by my friend where she was hired as their private chef for the evening. Everything she made was so flavorful and I loved how she made the most of the in-season fruits and vegetables. My favorite was her take on stuffed squash that was both delicious and healthy. She also gave me a few easy tips about how to make my own stuffed squash or peppers at home. Now I have a yummy and easy recipe I can do on my own! Thanks again, Jessica!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing for groups of 4-7 is $150/person. Pricing for groups of 8-14 starts at $89/person with a few options. Check out my website for details.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Customers can inquire about my available days and times. I usually teach in the afternoons and evenings on Tuesday - Fridays. All the details of my cooking classes are listed on my website but I'm happy to customize lessons for smaller groups.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been a personal chef + worked in catering for 3+ years but my passion is teaching people to cook. Before starting my own business, I worked at Revolution Foods (a company that makes healthy lunches for schools) for 3 years teaching nutrition education and working on new meal launches and marketing.

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