Private Palm Springs Cooking Class with a Fun Local Chef Stephen

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Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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English
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Experience a unique cooking class with Chef Stephen in Palm Springs. Explore Southwestern cuisine with local flair, enjoy crafted dishes, and take home cherished memories and recipes.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join your host in their Coachella Valley home for a cooking class and in-home dining experience. Learn about life in the Coachella Valley and enjoy cuisine that reflects a mix of cultures as you cook delightful Southwestern recipes and eat a delicious meal prepared by a trained chef over wine or beer. Leave with new recipes, friends, and lifelong memories.

Sample Menu

STARTER
Blue corn cake with carnitas and pickled red onions
MAIN
Grilled flank steak with roasted peppers and onions
MAIN
Pineapple and chili rice
DESSERT
Flan

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private Southwestern cooking class with a local
Lunch or dinner
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Meet your host, Chef Stephen, at his home in La Quinta for a hands-on Palm Springs cooking class. Begin with drinks and light snacks as Chef Stephen shares stories from his culinary career. Then step into his newly renovated kitchen for a Southwest-inspired cooking lesson. This experience includes both hands-on cooking and live demonstrations, perfect for all skill levels. During this 1.5 hour class, you’ll prepare a three-course seasonal meal, learning professional tips for cooking and plating along the way. After the class, sit down to enjoy your gourmet meal with beer or wine included. This customizable Palm Springs cooking experience is ideal for date nights, small groups, or team-building. Chef Stephen can accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Looking for a Palm Springs brunch class, corporate group or birthday celebration? Chef Stephen can tailor the experience to your occasion. He is also happy to host a cooking competition during your greater Palm Springs cooking class.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

81478 Rustic Canyon Dr, Rustic Canyon Drive, Riverside County California, United States, US, 92253

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Please meet your host at their home. The above is a general location. Exact address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Highly recommend this cooking class!
April 08, 2025
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Chef Stephan did an amazing job teaching me 3 new things in the southwest cooking style. I loved his menu and the flavors were exceptional!

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Spectacular date night
February 15, 2025
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Chef Stephen and his wife Jen were a delight. Chef’s knowledge and expertise were apparent and his ability to transcend that knowledge during the night ended up leaving my wife and I with tips to c...read more

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Fantastic dinner experience
January 30, 2025
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This in home culinary experience was above and beyond our expectations! The entire evening was wonderful, starting with scratch blood Orange margaritas to the 3-course southwest dinner prepared by ...read more

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Delightful evening of delicious food
December 05, 2024
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What a great evening with Stephen and his wife Jen! I decided to treat my husband to a fun experience for his birthday and this was such a memorable one. When we arrived there were delicious snacks...read more

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