Cooking for Recovery | Hands-On Cooking Classes
$75/person
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About
Hi, I'm Darren and I love both cooking and people. I am a self-taught chef. I believe cooking is a life skill everyone should possess as well as a therapeutic tool. My cooking classes are equal parts educational and fun and will challenge your taste buds and creativity!
As of late, I've specifically been helping individuals in recovery centers, wellness corporations, and community organizations- building confidence in the kitchen through engaging, hands-on cooking classes. My focus is practical nutrition, meal planning, knife skills, healthy cooking, and team-building experiences!
Services Offered:
Cooking Classes
Chef Instruction
Team Building Activities
Corporate Wellness
Nutrition Workshops
Meal Prep Education
Knife Skills Classes
Overview
Serves Long Branch, NJ
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1 employee
3 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 11:59 pmMon10:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines
American
Japanese
Chinese
Indian
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for value, work quality, and professionalism.
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Karen L.
Nov 7, 2025
I recently attended a cooking class ran by Darren, and it was an incredible experience! The class was perfect for all skill levels, and I learned essential techniques like chopping and sautéing while preparing a variety of delicious dishes, from appetizers to the main course. Darren was fantastic, providing valuable tips on meal prep and flavor pairings. The atmosphere was fun and interactive, making it easy to connect with fellow food enthusiasts like myself! I left feeling inspired and excited to try out new recipes at home. Highly recommend his classes for anyone looking to elevate their cooking skills!
Jillian S.
Nov 3, 2025
I loved my Taco class with Darren! The food was delicious and we had so much fun. Darren is kind, patient and hysterical. I can see how he works with a bunch of different groups (including people in recovery.) I’m hopeful that I can take the techniques I learned and implement them in my day to day. I heard he also ran popular Farm to Table events in the past so I’ve asked him to keep me posted on anything he hosts in the future!! 5 stars! :)) 🌟
Pamela R.
Nov 9, 2025
I had an amazing time at Darren’s “Making Mushrooms Magical” cooking class! He is so talented, kind, and funny, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. I learned so much about different mushroom varieties and ways to prepare them. Plus, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend his classes for anyone looking to enhance their culinary skills and have a great time! 🍄✨
Nan E.
Nov 10, 2025
I've taken a couple of Darren's classes. They're always fun and very low key, not intimidating at all. I love the focus on plant based foods and the delicious recipes you can make from them. I've really learned a lot, too!
Cooking for Recovery | Hands-On Cooking Classes's reply
Thank you Nan!
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Darren Monroe