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Personal Chef for Cooking Class: Learn, Cook, and Eat

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Why a Personal Chef for Cooking Classes

Group cooking classes are generic and crowded. You learn at everyone else's pace, with recipes you didn't choose. A private cooking class with a personal chef is the opposite: personalized instruction in your own kitchen, at your pace, learning exactly what you want — from fresh Italian pasta to Japanese sushi.

It's more than a lesson — it's an experience. Couples use it as a creative gift, companies for team building, tourists for cultural immersion, and cooking enthusiasts to level up their skills. Best of all: you eat everything you make.

96%

participant satisfaction

4.9/5

average class rating

600+

classes completed

How It Works

1

Choose What You Want to Learn

Download myChef and describe: desired cuisine (Italian, Japanese, Brazilian), experience level, number of participants, and any dietary restrictions.

2

Find Your Chef Teacher

Chefs specializing in classes submit proposals with the lesson plan, included recipes, and format. Choose the one that fits your group.

3

Get Hands-On

The chef arrives with all ingredients and teaches step by step. You and your guests participate in every stage — from ingredient prep to plating.

4

Enjoy Your Creation

At the end, everyone sits down to eat what they prepared together. The chef cleans the kitchen and you take home recipes and tips to recreate at home.

Class Suggestions

Fresh Italian Pasta Class

Italian · 2-6 people

  • ● Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch (tagliatelle and ravioli)
  • ● Prepare two classic sauces (ragù bolognese and sage butter)
  • ● Assemble and cook dishes with professional timing
  • ● Homemade tiramisu for dessert

Sushi Workshop

Japanese · 2-4 people

  • ● Sushi rice preparation technique
  • ● Fish cutting for nigiri and sashimi
  • ● Maki and temaki assembly
  • ● Tasting of everything you prepare

Regional Brazilian Cuisine

Brazilian · 4-8 people

  • ● Learn to prepare authentic Bahian moqueca
  • ● Make Minas Gerais cheese bread from scratch
  • ● Prepare gourmet brigadeiro with creative variations
  • ● Have lunch or dinner with everything you prepared

What's Included

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Personalized Instruction

Class adapted to the group's level — from beginners to experienced cooks. The chef adjusts complexity and pace.

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All Ingredients

The chef brings all fresh, quality ingredients. You don't need to buy anything in advance.

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Take-Home Recipes

At the end, you receive detailed recipes with chef tips to recreate at home with confidence.

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Complete Meal

Everything you prepare becomes the group's meal. Nothing is wasted — you eat the result of your work.

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Complete Cleanup

The chef cleans the entire kitchen at the end. Dishes, pots, counters — all spotless.

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Optional Pairing

Many chefs suggest wines or drinks to accompany the meal you prepared, adding an extra layer to the experience.

Real Scenarios

"Pedro and Marina wanted a unique anniversary gift. Instead of a restaurant, they booked a fresh pasta class at home with a myChef chef. "

They spent 3 hours laughing, getting flour on their hands, and discovering that making ravioli together was more romantic than any restaurant. They repeat the class every anniversary.

"An advertising agency in São Paulo wanted a unique team building activity. They booked a sushi class for 12 people at the office. "

Teams that never talked ended up working together on the maki assembly. The lunch after was the liveliest the office had ever had.

"A group of American tourists in Salvador wanted to learn how to make Bahian moqueca. They hired a Bahian chef who taught the entire tradition — from dendê to cilantro. "

It was the highlight of their trip. They took the recipes home and now make moqueca monthly in the US — always remembering the class in Salvador.

Our Personal Chefs

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Chef Lipe

Chef Lipe

Rio de Janeiro

Barbecue, Italian, Home style +7

From R$ 165.00

Pedro Klem

Pedro Klem

São Paulo

Home style, Barbecue, Seafood +12

From R$ 390.50

Angela França

Angela França

São Paulo

Home style, Seafood, Barbecue +10

From R$ 462.00

Chef Fronteira

Chef Fronteira

São José

Home style, Barbecue, Seafood +2

From R$ 660.00

Chef Carolina

Chef Carolina

Campinas

Home style, Seafood, Italian +2

From R$ 550.00

Chef Lucas

Chef Lucas

São Paulo

Home style, Seafood, Italian +12

From R$ 132.00

Chef Sara

Chef Sara

Uberlândia

Home style, Italian, French

From R$ 440.00

Chefe Angela

Chefe Angela

São Paulo

Seafood, Chinese, Mediterranean +1

From R$ 715.00

Chef Hiram

Chef Hiram

Niterói

Home style, Italian, Barbecue

From R$ 462.00

Chef Olis

Chef Olis

Taboão da Serra

Home style

From R$ 495.00

Revisson Silva

Revisson Silva

São Paulo

Home style, Seafood, Barbecue +12

From R$ 440.00

Chef Elaine

Chef Elaine

Rio de Janeiro

Home style, Barbecue, Italian +7

From R$ 660.00

Chef Cesar

Chef Cesar

Belo Horizonte

Home style, Seafood, Barbecue +2

From R$ 440.00

Luiza Weber

Luiza Weber

Bom Princípio

Italian, Home style

From R$ 264.00

Frequently Asked Questions

None! The chef adapts the class to the group's level. Complete beginners, intermediate cooks, and even professionals wanting to learn a new cuisine are all welcome.
Ideally 2-8 people to ensure personalized attention. For larger groups (team building), the chef can bring assistants and adapt the format.
Most classes last 2-3 hours including prep, cooking, and the meal. Sushi classes or more complex dishes can take up to 4 hours.
No. The chef brings specialized equipment when needed (pasta machine, sushi mat, etc.). A basic kitchen with stove and oven is sufficient.
Yes — it's one of the most requested gifts! Perfect for birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. You can book and gift with a voucher.

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