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Urbanchef
3651 Weslayan St, Houston, Texas 77046
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UrbanCHEF
3651 Weslayan St, Houston, Texas 77046
About Urbanchef
Our first location was in Houston's Third Ward, in the small building behind Chara's home. The classes held up to a dozen people in a kitchen designed with counter-space and stove access for everyone. When she decided to expand they moved to the Greenway Plaza location in2012. Two large kitchens accommodate a total of up to 48 with separate dining room and patio seating. Our off-site events bring the culinary competition to you for groups of up to 100 guests. With a small but mighty team of formally trained chefs and culinary professionals we continue to be dedicated to providing 100% hands-on cooking classes for corporate groups, private parties, date nights, birthday parties and kid's classes. …
cooking classes
cooking
kids
spring break
Meet our instructors
Barbara Suarez
Instructor
Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, her interest in cooking and the art of sugar began at an early age of five when she was introduced to cooking by introduced by my mother. She first studied Civil Engineering but decided that her true passion was to become a chef. After moving to Boston she received an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Newbury College. After moving to Houston she founded managed a wedding cake company earning "Houston's Best Wedding Cake Business" in 2007 and 2010. For the last three years she has been traveling and the world, teaching in France and Columbia and learning about food and their cultures. She loves teaching and enjoys turning food into art.
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Chara Gafford
Instructor
After receiving her bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago she decided to pursue her passion for food and received her AAS in Culinary Arts from The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. She trained at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Chicago as well as with A la Baker catering company. Before launching Urban Chef, Chara owned Artisan Cakes, a specialty wedding cake company. Chara has been a volunteer with Recipe for Success and served as the co-president of the Houston chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an international association for professional women in the culinary industry. She currently serves on the board of The Catastrophic Theatre.
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Jada Glasby
Instructor
After realizing her true dream was to be immersed in food, Jada left her job as an accountant to receive a degree from the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA. Jada's passion is helping people expand their palates by trying new ingredients. Her favorite style of cuisine is Pacific Rim which she describes as “Asian flavors and techniques mixed with the West Coast’s love of fresh produce.” However, Jada can’t forget about her Southern roots and her love for those classics as well. When she’s not teaching or cooking as a private chef, she enjoys coaching elementary and middle school kids for her sister’s step team organization.
Book activities by Urbanchef
Kids' Class: Baking 101 - Scones and cupcakes
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us as we bake fresh berry scones and vanilla cupcakes with chocolate ganache icing! Ages 6-11.
In-person
Ages 6-11 years
Spring Break Camp: Food Truck Frenzy
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us for a week full of cooking and learning as we explore our favorite food truck menus! From fusion menus to classics and sweets, we'll learn how to organize and prep for a crowd of your friends and family, or for just a quick bite. Throughout the week the classes will cover mis-en place, braising, sauces, desserts, and more! You'll create a complete lunch each day.
In-person
Ages 6-13 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 1-5
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 5-11 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 11-17 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 1-5
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 5-11 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 11-17 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 1-5
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 5-11 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 11-17 years
Houston Fusion Camp | Grades 1-5
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer as we celebrate Houston’s diverse culinary heritage! We’ll explore the flavors of Latin America, Asia, African Diaspora and Europe and learn professional chef approaches to blending ideas and making dishes our own. You’ll prepare a snack and complete lunch each day and conclude the week with your own take on Houston Fusion.
In-person
Ages 5-11 years
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