Private Cooking Lessons

Private Chef-led Cooking Classes for Cooks of all Skill Levels!

Learn, Cook and Create Your Way!

Elevate your cooking skills and build confidence in the kitchen with Individualized Culinary Instruction from Chef Aarika. Designed with you in mind, our private, hands-on lessons are perfect for home cooks of all levels who want to master new techniques, explore cuisines, or simply have fun in the kitchen.

cookware on range with man dropping garlic into pan

Why Choose Private Cooking Classes?

We Come to You: Enjoy personalized instruction in the comfort of your own kitchen. No need to travel, we bring the tools, ingredients, and expertise to your doorstep.

Customized Classes: Whether you want to perfect your knife skills, learn how to make pasta from scratch, or dive into a new cuisine, our classes are tailored to your interests and goals.

Flexible Options: Choose from single-session lessons or class packages for ongoing culinary growth. Perfect for individuals, couples or small groups up to 4 people.

Easy Booking Process: Scheduling your culinary session is simple and stress-free. Just tell us what you’d like to learn, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Chef Aarika Ortiz in a private home kitchen

Private cooking classes are perfect for:

  • Foodies who want to expand their culinary knowledge

  • Busy professionals looking to simplify home cooking

  • Couples or friends seeking a unique and fun activity

  • Families who want to get kids involved in the kitchen

What You Can Learn

Explore New Cuisines: Travel the world through food: Italian classics, Asian-inspired dishes, Spanish tapas and more.

Master the Basics: From perfecting sauces to roasting techniques, we’ll teach you essential skills that every home cook should know.

Create Custom Menus: Work with Chef Aarika to design and cook a meal tailored to your tastes, dietary needs, or special occasion.

Hone Your Techniques: Learn professional-level knife skills, plating techniques, or time-saving kitchen hacks.

How it Works:

Book Your Session: Choose a date and let us know what you’d like to learn.
Plan Your Lesson: We’ll create a custom class just for you.
Cook & Learn: Enjoy hands-on instruction as you master new recipes and techniques.
Savor the Results: Sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor—because every lesson ends with a delicious reward!

Ready to Cook with Confidence?