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A certified personal chef, Heidi was inspired to cook while working at the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. She moved to NYC and started a small catering business specializing in high-end cocktail and dinner parties. Heidi personalizes her menu for the person who will be eating. She says, "An artist rarely paints the same thing twice." Living in Eastern and Western Europe for several years and other travels doing volunteer work, Heidi searched for new flavor combinations by exploring how the same staple ingredients were used in each country yet with various methods of preparation. She lives by Thomas Keller's quote “Cooks cook to nurture people.” For Heidi, cooking is a way to bond with people and it is gratifying for her to be able to teach long-term skills to people of all ages and backgrounds. Heidi is eager to share the cooking tips she’s learned from others to create quick and tasty meals without relying on a recipe and using readily available ingredients.
Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.
Cooking experience (1 - 5 guests) Meet Heidi at her farmhouse apartment and learn to cook a restaurant quality meal inspired by her travels to Asia and Europe. Your cooking class during which you will learn to make three dishes from scratch will last about 1.5 hours. Choose from various gluten free, international dishes like ramen, cherry-chipotle salmon or the perfect medium-rare ribeye with bearnaise, crispy baby potatoes and a flourless chocolate cake. After cooking, enjoy a gourmet, restaurant-quality meal eaten on an outside patio with views of hills, horses and a sunset with Heidi over fun conversation and wine.
Notes: Heidi can accommodate vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free requests.
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This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Pricing (per person)*
| 1 person | 4 people | 5+ people | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | $150 | $90 | $80 |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | $180 | $125 | $100 |
| Alcohol | $10 per person | ||
| Transportation | $40 per car | ||
| *Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout. | |||
| Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|
| In-Home Meal | 12:00pm - 03:00pm | 5:30pm - 08:30pm |
| Cooking Experience + Meal | 11:00am - 02:00pm | 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
Traveling Spoon connects you with meaningful culinary experiences, from private cooking lessons to homecooked meals in people's homes. Enjoy an immersive cultural experience that gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.
