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Private cooking instructors near Paterson, NJ

Private cooking classes in Paterson, NJ teach hands-on techniques, menu planning, and smart shopping to reduce food waste and curb costly takeout. Local pros lead demos and help tailor lessons to your kitchen, and their tips may help you shop, prep, and cook more cost-effectively.

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Chef John
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Chef John

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

In high demand
  • 22 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Paterson, NJ
  • 22 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Paterson, NJ
Carol W. says, "For my 75th birthday on Valentine’s Day I wanted something special, something memorable and above all, something delicious. I hired John and got all three, and then some. This was the first time I had used a private chef, and he was cooking for just three people—myself and two girlfriends—so it was uncharted waters for all. But we could not have been in better hands. He was responsive, accommodating (he created the menu with my friends because I wanted to be surprised), unflappable, unpretentious and a joy to work with. I told him upfront that I don’t cook and probably didn’t own many chef-worthy cooking supplies and utensils. “I have a whisk,” I confessed. I needn’t have fretted; he cheerfully said he would bring his own supplies. The dinner itself was a masterpiece from the crudités and whipped carrot soup to the Wagyu beef strip loin and chocolatey desserts. (He is not a pastry chef so he outsourced our sumptuous sweets to a French-style bakery he often works with.) If you open the dictionary and look up the word excellence, I’m sure John’s face will be there. I am in search of excuses to hire him again and would not hesitate to recommend him for any occasion."See more
Carol W. says, "For my 75th birthday on Valentine’s Day I wanted something special, something memorable and above all, something delicious. I hired John and got all three, and then some. This was the first time I had used a private chef, and he was cooking for just three people—myself and two girlfriends—so it was uncharted waters for all. But we could not have been in better hands. He was responsive, accommodating (he created the menu with my friends because I wanted to be surprised), unflappable, unpretentious and a joy to work with. I told him upfront that I don’t cook and probably didn’t own many chef-worthy cooking supplies and utensils. “I have a whisk,” I confessed. I needn’t have fretted; he cheerfully said he would bring his own supplies. The dinner itself was a masterpiece from the crudités and whipped carrot soup to the Wagyu beef strip loin and chocolatey desserts. (He is not a pastry chef so he outsourced our sumptuous sweets to a French-style bakery he often works with.) If you open the dictionary and look up the word excellence, I’m sure John’s face will be there. I am in search of excuses to hire him again and would not hesitate to recommend him for any occasion."
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The Jucebox NY
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The Jucebox NY

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Excellent 4.9

(14)

Excellent 4.9

(14)

Great value
  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Paterson, NJ
  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Paterson, NJ
Laura C. says, "Justine private cheffed my baby shower of 22 people at my house. She was so responsive and on point with creating the menu and with handling GF restrictions. The food and the value were good and everything was on time. Her chicken and salmon dishes were really delicious. She was very accommodating when I had to change the date of the event last minute due to a blizzard. If there was a place to improve, I’d have to say on service. I was a little disappointed that there was only 1 server present when it had been agreed to have 2 servers. Things were a bit stressed. But, for accommodating the date change, I didn’t make it a big deal. The coffee was cold and a few of my guests sent back the cake bc it was sliced without any of the special features. The jucebox was professional and got the job done but can improve on refinement."See more
Laura C. says, "Justine private cheffed my baby shower of 22 people at my house. She was so responsive and on point with creating the menu and with handling GF restrictions. The food and the value were good and everything was on time. Her chicken and salmon dishes were really delicious. She was very accommodating when I had to change the date of the event last minute due to a blizzard. If there was a place to improve, I’d have to say on service. I was a little disappointed that there was only 1 server present when it had been agreed to have 2 servers. Things were a bit stressed. But, for accommodating the date change, I didn’t make it a big deal. The coffee was cold and a few of my guests sent back the cake bc it was sliced without any of the special features. The jucebox was professional and got the job done but can improve on refinement."

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You can take private cooking classes to have fun, to learn a new skill, to improve your health, to bond with your partner, to enjoy a playful first date or to have a unique birthday party experience. Nationally the average cost of private cooking lessons ranges between $100 and $150. Prices can vary, depending on where you live, the type of cooking class you’re taking, the ingredients the chef provides, and the reputation of the chef. Cooking classes with Anthony Bourdain will clearly cost more than classes with a local restaurant owner. The number of people in the class will also affect the cost, with group lessons often priced per person to account for the cost of ingredients. For example, for group lessons, a brunch workshop may cost an average of $70 per person, a steak dinner with sides could cost an average of $80-$85 per person, and a sushi lesson could cost an average of $100 per person. Ingredients play a major role in cost, as the chef will pre-purchase the food you will be working with. Weekday classes will usually cost less than weekend classes.

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