Carresi’s Culinary
Desired cooking skills
Responds in about 4 hours
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About
I’m a professional chef with 10+ years of culinary experience, including 7 years specializing in handmade pasta and Italian cuisine. I offer fun, hands-on cooking lessons tailored to your skill level, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique.
My goal is to teach you the “why” behind cooking so you leave with skills and confidence, not just a recipe. From fresh pasta and knife skills to sauces and restaurant-quality techniques, every class is personalized, relaxed, and designed to help you become a better cook.
Overview
Serves North Miami Beach, FL
Background checked
1 employee
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, and Zelle.
Services offered
Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines
American
BBQ
Italian
French
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, punctuality, and value.
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Lauren V.
Jun 29, 2026
Working with Chef Derek to learn how to make pasta was fun and informative. Not only did he teach me what to do but why what I was doing was important. He also had so much knowledge on different Italian dishes that I could pick his mind about while learning. I now have a new life skill to carry with me forever! Thank you chef 😊
Favier F.
Jun 27, 2026
I reached out to Chef Derek in hopes of learning more about pasta and how to do it as intended by Italian grandmothers! I'd love to work with Chef Derek once more to be able to continue growing my pasta knowledge, and not only that, but his charming personality really makes you feel like you're a true chef in his presence.
His approach to pasta is unlike anyone else I have worked with before. Truly passionate about his craft and it shows with the quality of work.
Claudia N.
3 weeks ago
Completely grateful, I learned a lot from the chef, his knowledge is infinite and very professional. I only have words of gratitude for him.
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Background Check
Derek Carresi