Prior Employers
I spent 5 years as a chef at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. During my time, I gained experience in many areas including fine dining, banquets, butchering, garde manger, cheese monger and more. I received the quarterly 5 Star Award for employee excellence four times for my work in the Ritz-Carlton kitchens.
I started as a chef in one of Disney's many fine dining restaurants in their Downtown Disney attraction at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. There I honed my skills in preparing meals quickly, accurately and efficiently. I will teach you these same skills in our learn how to cook classes.
Testimonials
Read what others had to say about their experience.
”I have attended many winemaker's dinners all over
the world and never had food like this before.” . . . . Richard Johns,
Oak Mountain Winemaker's Dinner
”This food looks too good to eat! I love Chef Michael's personality. He is so fun!.” Jack Johnson, Winemakers Dinner
“Chef Mike is truly a master with food. He wowed my guests with 5 courses of goodies. The photos on his site do not do justice to the beauty of the food. Mike was also so affordable!!! I highly recommend him."
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Kay Nishimoto
“We hired Chef Mike to cater a party of 12 including a dear friend that had been the Executive Chef of a 5 star restaurant. My friends were so impressed with the professionalism and the food - they still talk about it. My friend the chef asked for the recipe of the rolls as they were to die for. We highly recommend him!!!" Mia Apodaca
special offers
10% discount For second class
If you pay for more than one class at a time, we will extend our warmest thanks and a 10% discount on the second and third dining in Temecula classes.
10% discount for groups
If you bring two or more friends with you to a learn cooking class, you will receive a 10% discount.
More Temecula Cooking class Videos
How to make hummus
Chef Michael demonstrates how to make the Middle Eastern favorite Hummus. Hummus is a paste similar in texture to peanut butter that is made from chickpeas. Hummus is typically eaten with pita or other flat bread. .Click here
How to make coconut shrimp
MAC & ME Online Cooking Show presents easy step-by-step instructions on how to cook Gourmet dishes. In this episode, Chef Michael will show you how to cook Coconut Shrimp from scratch — a relatively fast appetizer or entree. Click here