Meenu's Cooking Classes and Personal Chef Services

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Introduction: I feel my work stands out because I have been told by many clients during and after a cooking class/private event, that I have so much excitement and passion when I cook/teach a cooking class. Clients have conveyed how much pride I take in what I do. Please look at my website for reviews of my cooking classes, private dining event reviews, as well as sample menus. For me the best part about being a chef is that I can share my excitement, joy and pleasure in cooking, with others. That's why I love to teach cooking classes, and take my students on a delicious, exciting, fun and memorable culinary adventure all around the world! I do not cater or cook for families.

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Hired 5 times

1 employee

15 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

Excellent 4.9

13 reviews

92%

Modie K.

Jul 7, 2015

I have now taken two Indian cooking classes from Meenu Bhasin. In the first cooking class she made chicken korma, lentils and a yogurt side dish. These dishes were about a medium level of difficulty to prepare. Meenu was very thorough in explaining and showing each step of the cooking process. She also included a list of all the ingredients and spices, and where to purchase them. In the second class we made chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and rice with vegetables. Meenu is very good at teaching the preparation and cooking process of each dish. She goes over the ingredients and the entire process very carefully. She also leaves plenty of time for questions and discussion. I really enjoyed taking her classes and learned a lot about Indian cooking. I strongly recommend her as a cooking teacher/chef.

Penny M.

Jul 21, 2015

*I have now taken two Indian cooking classes from Meenu Bhasin. In the first cooking class she made chicken korma, lentils and a yogurt side dish. These dishes were about a medium level of difficulty to prepare. Meenu was very thorough in explaining and showing each step of the cooking process. She also included a list of all the ingredients and spices, and where to purchase them. In the second class we made chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and rice with vegetables. Meenu is very good at teaching the preparation and cooking process of each dish. She goes over the ingredients and the entire process very carefully. She also leaves plenty of time for questions and discussion. I really enjoyed taking her classes and learned a lot about Indian cooking. I strongly recommend her as a cooking teacher/chef.*

Heidi D.

Mar 14, 2020

We were so lucky to have Chef Meenu teach at our Young Men's Service League meeting last weekend! She was amazing with the teens. Chef Meenu brought EVERYTHING she needed for our outdoor venue - food, cookware, utensils, electric burners (because we didn't have a stove), and even plates & cutlery for eating what we'd cooked! It's not an easy feat to keep 24 boys engaged and learning outdoors, with basketball courts nearby... yet her calm, playful demeanor won them over and there they were chopping vegetables for nearly an hour -enjoying themselves! In an hour and a half, Chef Meenu taught them a bit about the spices and ingredients they'd be using, instructed them on how to prepare the ingredients and guided them as they cooked it all through to a delicious completion! Our boys are juniors in high school and frankly, when they complete the surveys at the end of our meetings, it's rare to score higher than a 3.5/5. The experience with Chef Meenu received a 4.5/5 from the boys! The highest we've had in our 3 years of monthly meetings. To anyone thinking of employing Chef Meenu, I encourage you 100% to move forward. As the event planner for our boys, I worked with Chef Meenu. She was so respectful and responsive to all of our needs. The only thing we provided was a location, some electrical outlets and willing participants! She made it easy and fun for all of us. Take the guess out of your event and let Chef Meenu help you. She is confident and highly qualified to lead you in a fun culinary experience!

JoAnna C.

May 12, 2021

Our son has been taking cooking classes with Chef Meenu since the 2nd grade. I knew we landed on an amazing class and teacher when I would pick him up from class, and his entire face would be beaming with pride! We have been taking cooking classes with Meenu for 3 years now, and it has been so fun! Not only are the recipes great, but she also helps the kids believe in themselves (because she completely believes in them!) Meenu has such a wonderful disposition and is so good on her feet. She models such warmth and positivity, and I am always amazed by how she can think on the fly with the comments and challenges the kids present in class. I would highly recommend Meenu to anyone who is interested in cooking. She has been amazing!

Candice H.

Apr 21, 2015

Meenu is such an amazing chef. Her food is absolutely delicious and healthy. She is devout in her approach to cooking and only chooses the purest ingredients. She has a winning personality and lovely to be around.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I teach private, semi-private or group cooking/baking classes. For semi-private and group cooking classes, I typically have a minimum of ten persons and maximum of twenty persons. My classes are two-three hours in length, and I teach 3 dishes from start to finish. The client(s) can decide the menu if they wish. I supply all the necessary ingredients, spices and supplies, as well as recipe copies. At the end of the class you enjoy the dishes taught. The client(s) can let me know in advance if they would like to take home any of the dishes for their family at the end of the class, for an extra charge. My rates are dependent on the number of persons, dishes chosen and venue, so please contact me.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Cooking for my family and friends has allowed me to realize my passion and expertise for cooking a variety of different cuisines. My family (and I) are all foodies, so I experiment all sorts of different dishes on them. So, I decided to start my own business, and began offering cooking classes. Over time my business has grown and now I also offer personal chef services for that special one time event/celebration. During the weekdays, I teach twelve cooking classes as part of the after-school program at 6 different schools, to over 140 children. I am lucky that I can pursue and share my passion for cooking and teach cooking classes.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Recently, I have had many requests where clients hire a chef for their special event, which have been dinner parties for entertaining family, friends, or a business crowd. Cooking for special celebrations such as birthday/graduation parties, and girls nights out are also popular. My menus that have tastes, foods and flavors from all around the world have been increasingly popular, as I've noticed clients love to enjoy dining on a variety of cuisines. This is my "Tastes From Around The World" menu: Appetizer- Chinese Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup with Water Chestnuts and Scallions Main Entree- Indian Yellow Butternut Squash Curry with English Peas, cooked in an exotic blend of Coconut Milk and whole/ground Indian Spices Side Entree- Spanish Vegetable and Saffron Rice Side Entree- Thai Ginger Sesame Orange Tofu with Basil Leaves Dessert- English Layered Custard and Fresh Fruit Trifle, garnished with grated American Dark Ghiradelli Chocolate bits and fresh Maraschino Cherries This is my "Foods And Flavors From 5 Cuisines" menu: Appetizer- Indian Cocktail Spiced Potato Samosas, Served with Cilantro, Mint and Coconut Chutney Main Entree- Brazilian Feijoada-Black Bean and Vegetable Stew Side Entree- Chinese Sesame Soy Noodles in a Mushroom Sauce with Scallions Side Entree- Italian Focaccia Bread with Olives, Garlic Oil and Herbs Dessert- Thai Sticky Sweet Rice cooked in Coconut Milk, Served with Fresh Mango

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