About
Greetings client,
My name is Chef Andrew Selz and I would love to be your personal/private chef instructor for your events.
I'm a renown private and personal chef and culinary educator. I have been teaching one on one, group and corporate team building cooking classes for over 20 years.
With your vision heard and my attention to detail together we will host an unforgettable culinary experience that will be remembered for years to come. Together we will craft a menu that specifically is tailored to your wants and needs. Whether your seeking to learn basic cooking skills or detailed culinary techniques my private cooking classes will make a real difference in the way you cook.
Host an unforgettable culinary event without the stress....... just choose your menu and wants and I will lead you and or guest through an evening of culinary delight and private cooking classes.
I will take care of everything, shopping hands on culinary education, clean up and all Q&A. I want you and or your group to experience and mouth watering education you shall not forget.
Contact us to reserve your event whether one on one or group events. Reality iron chef events are also welcome and will ignite fun, flavor and excitement.
As for the corporate arena we also offer TEAM BUILDING, BIRTHDAYS, BRIDAL SHOWERS, KIDS PARTIES, FAMILY GATHERINGS, ANNIVERSARIES, HOLIDAY THEMED PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS.
Classes run roughly 3 hours and take place in the comfort of your own home. Your fee includes a phone consultation, take-home recipes and private instruction.
Contact us to reserve your next event and I assure you an evening of culinary excitement to be remembered for years to come.
Receive one on one instruction in the areas that interest you the most or looking for new ones, my private cooking classes will make the real difference the way you cook!
I'm very excited when I can teach and open the new horizons of culinary arts to my clients and students. Teaching cooking techniques and expanding the repertoire of ones way of looking at cooking in a whole new venue.
Presentation is everything and "Happiness is cooking with Flavor"
Respectfully yours,
Chef Andrew Selz
I love teasing the palate for guest, friends and clients through active / interactive indoor and outdoor dinner partys with a hands on fun, food and cheers. I enjoy private chef work where I can showcase fusion and just about all cuisines, remembering "Happiness is cooking with flavor".
I look forward to entertaining and educating you and your guest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I introduce myself to the client. With excitement I find the needs and wants of each new student so I can personalize each class or classes. A personal repoir is very important.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ive been a formor culinary instuctor from the following institutes.
The Culinary Institue of America NY
The French Culinary Institue NY
The Florida Culinary Institue FL
I am a,
Certified Personal Chef, CPC
Cerified Executive Chef, CEC
Certified research and development chef, CRC
Certified Chef de Cuisine, CCC
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My culinary services range from $45.00 to $95.00 per hour. These quotes are based on a average three hour hands on class. Many clients prefer to have the culinary classes carried on to a group dinner. These events are at the same rate mentioned.
How did you get started teaching?
When I stopped teaching at culinary institues, I opened my own culinary private / personal chef business which was highly recieved with culinary hands on education.
What types of students have you worked with?
Children, adults, corporate team buliding, special need groups, and public figures.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Spending one month at sea teaching the navy cooks, know as Culinary Specialist. I also have wonderful expierences showing exciting culinary entertainment with "Irion Chef" group hands on competitions.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
First and foremost have them clearly decide what they really would like to learn, specialize in? I strongly recommmend basic knife skills and cooking basic techniques so down the road they will be able to address almost any cuisine. I aslo highly suggest the look for a teacher with great energy and a fun dymamic personality? This makes a huge difference.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
First and formost explain what they really are interested in. Students should do strong research on the particular teacher, (chef). What space and accommodations do they have? (example: Their kitchen space, etc.) Discuss with the teacher how many classes may it take to create their desired dish or cuisine. Lastly what can they learn with their desired budget, and is the teacher available at that budget.