Chef JoAnna, Inc.

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Introduction

I offer Private Cooking Lessons over video, at my studio, and even at your home. I also act as a facilitator for food-oriented Team Building events - at my studio, in your office, or any venue you choose. No kitchen needed! Search for "Chef JoAnna Nashville" and you'll find LOTS of other reviews and info. I have trouble contacting clients through this website, so please **contact me directly** for faster service.... then, since "A picture says 1000 words", stop reading & see my photos! ALSO: I work in Nashville, Chattanooga and Huntsville, and all areas in-between. Some classes can be found on my online calendar, you can just buy tickets online. If you want something specific, let's set up a class for you! You choose what you learn how to make, and pick a class time for when it fits best into your schedule. There's no waiting around for "vegetarian week" or "pastry week". Need to learn how to cook Gluten-Free? Vegan? Allergic to shellfish? You're safe. I sanitize between clients, and we won't have any ingredients around if you can't eat them! You can also opt for private, at-home instruction. Host a cooking lesson party at your home, serving your own beverages, and learn at your own pace. This is much less intimidating than going to a "professional" training kitchen. It can be just you, a special couple's date-night, a group of friends, a or a family bonding experience! P. S. I also do group team building events! If you search for Chef JoAnna Nashville (I work in Nashville AND Huntsville, and all areas in-between) you'll find LOTS of other reviews and info. I don't pay to contact people through this website, so please contact me directly for faster service. I love teaching folks how to cook. I feel like I'm sharing a skill that they will benefit from for the rest of their lives! These are the things that make being a chef meaningful to me!

Overview

Hired 14 times

1 employee

22 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 2:00 amMon9:00 am - 2:00 am

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, Square cash app, and Stripe.

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Facebook, Instagram

Services offered

Desired cooking skills

Basic cooking skills

Knife skills

Soups and sauces

Roasting and braising

Interested cuisines

American

Japanese

Chinese

Indian

Work location

I travel to my customers

Projects and media

32 photos

Projects and media

32 photos

Reviews

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

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Marijo B.

Dec 18, 2014

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Private Cooking Lessons

Brian P.

Dec 10, 2014

Kelly B.

Aug 15, 2016

Tim V.

Nov 6, 2014

Chef JoAnna came to my home to create a Cuban restaurant for my wife's birthday. We adore Cuban cuisine, and there's nothing near us. The results were incredible. She braved traffic to get here, and took over the kitchen. We felt pampered and taken care of, and when the courses started coming, MAGNIFICENT! The mango-avocado chicken with Haas avocado right off our tree, the perfect coconut flan to finish things off, it was a fantastic, initimate, delicious evening. If you're looking to create a marvelous event for a small group, you can't do better than Chef JoAnna. She's warm, funny, spotlessly clean, and a brilliant culinary artist.

Sharon A.

Dec 21, 2014

When I retired, Chef JoAnna was given to me as a retirement gift by my former employer. What a wonderful gift! She worked with me on a suitable date and cooked a wonderful steak dinner for me and my husband. The gift also included stocking my freezer with four other meals of my choice. The meals were freshly cooked and prepared and wrapped for freezing. I must say that they didn't stay in the freezer long because my husband often came in and said, "Let's have one of Chef JoAnna' s meals tonight." The portions were substantial and the food was delicious! Chef JoAnna is very personable and professional.

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My base fee is for a 3-hour lesson. Two people can participate for the same price. (more than two is additional cost, please inquire.) This includes custom lesson planning, local travel, recipe booklets, time spent grocery shopping, advance preparation, 3 hours of hands-on instruction**, and clean-up. All participants can borrow my toques & aprons. Rate does NOT include grocery costs*, disposables, rentals, beverages or optional gratuity. I simply ask for reimbursement for groceries. *The cost of groceries is additional and varies depending on what you prefer. For example, if you request organic foods, gluten-free bread/pastry, or vegan “dairy” products, that will increase costs. I typically shop at Publix or Kroger, and would be happy to go to Whole Foods or another specialty market upon request. ** Overtime is charged at $75/hr in half-hour increments. I am budget-conscious, and will work with you to create a lesson plan that has the biggest bang for your buck. I'm happy to customize your lesson to fit your dietary restrictions, and I will make sure every detail of your lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I'll ask about your preferences & dietary requirements, and if you're taking a lesson, I'll make sure to customize the class to your skill level.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I attended culinary school in Santa Monica at the Art Institute of California at Los Angeles. I earned a 4.0 GPA and earned Best in Class for my baking class. I have been cooking professionally for over 10 years, and I've worked in kitchens of all types.