Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5-70

Speaks English

Teaching since 2007

A.S. in Culinary Arts

Deliciously Simple Cooking Lessons for Beginners from a Stellar Chef

I love cooking and I am very enthusiastic about it. I still get excited over a beautiful cut of beef or the perfume of fresh cut basil. My teaching stems from my natural joy of cooking and using fresh ingredients. I'm patient, fun and I truly enjoy teaching my students to cook. These classes are great for beginners. I will teach knife skills, Mise en place, saute, and other beginning skills. I also offer small party cooking classes where I teach 3 course dinners. These classes are limited to groups of 4 and are booked by calling for rates. 2 menu item classes for up to groups of six are booked by calling for rates.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

10 AM-4 PM

Wednesday

10 AM-4 PM

Thursday

10 AM-4 PM

Friday

10 AM-4 PM

Saturday

7 AM-2 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

75 minutes

$375

120 minutes

$475

About Chef Stevie M.

4.9

(20)

Hi! I'm Chef Stevie. I’m a graduate of Walnut Hill College, one of Philadelphia's oldest Culinary Arts schools. I loved my classes because every day was a new opportunity to see, touch and learn something new. Teaching the art of cooking is one of my passions. Food brings people together and I love that about cooking for others. Even after 20 years, I'm still curious about exploring different cuisines. My classes are fun and informative. My students tell me that my zest for cooking is contagious and that they find themselves being more creative in other aspects of their life. I've taught community cooking demos, groups and individual classes. I also enjoy cooking for small intimate gatherings. I’ve even had the pleasure of learning Molecular Gastronomy. Check out Wikipedia if you are interested in learning more about Molecular Cuisine. When I'm not cooking, I'm chasing chickens and planting crops on my farm. More info: Group classes are available; please contact Takelessons for pricing. All classes are one on one. There is an additional charge for extra students. Please don't book the same day as other students. This is real cooking and there is cleanup and setup to be done before and after each class. Let’s get cooking! Cheers

ReviewsWrite a review

95%

4.9

20 Reviews

Ken

Online

After four failed attempts at a low salt lamb stew, I told my family that my quest was over, when my son, as a birthday surprise, bought me two individual, virtual cooking lessons with Chef Stevie. Chef Stevie sent me instructions so that I had the supplies and cookware I needed, and she quickly responded to all of my questions I had before the class. She proved to be a supportive and engaging teacher, who guided me through the steps that let me prepare my first, not just edible, but delicious low sodium lamb stew. Moreover, I learned how to use spices (greater variety, yet with lesser volume than I had tried before) and a range of cooking techniques, e.g. using a cheesecloth, and scraping the bottom of the Dutch Oven, to enhance the quality of my meal. She even adjusted the recipe for my personal, dietary restrictions, omitting shellfish and pork. I learned valuable things that I will be able to apply to dishes in the future. I just can't wait for our next lesson, in two weeks, when we move on to a sodium restricted chicken Biryani.

Posted Feb 26, 2022

Matt

Online

Chef Stevie made each lesson a fun and informative experience! She was ver encouraging and great in explaining things in a simple and direct way that made each dish a rewarding experience. By the end of the lesson I felt like I really accomplished something!

Posted Apr 20, 2021

Robert Silverman

Online

5 star experience- very informative and fun. she explains things in detail. what a great time zooming with her and my son at the same time. we cooked up a storm of flavors. she taught us about layering and even after we were finished she suggested some ideas to add to our finished product. thank you chef stevie- bob and matt

Posted Feb 10, 2021

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Experience

Owner and Class Instructor

Jan, 2016 - Present

Cooking

Cooking class instructor teaching a variety of classes; from Bistro French to Cafe Italian. Baking and pasta making classes available as well as individual and group classes.

Chef Owner

Jan, 2009 - Present

Private Chef Service

My business provides quaint and creative dinners to small intimate gatherings of less than 6 diners. I also offer specialize in couples dinner parties and meal delivery for special occasions that are personalized to each client.

Owner and Executive Chef

Jan, 2007 - Jul, 2010

Gourmet Dining Serivice

I crafted weekly menus for my clients. I sourced my ingredients from the Organic Butcher, Seafood on West Main; with fresh herbs from my garden and veggies from a local CSA. I sourced supplies on Saturday and prepared the dishes on Sunday for pick up that evening. Fresh, local and prepared superbly. My clients were students, professionals and families that preferred freshly prepared restaurant style meals to take out.