Chef Julia was great teaching my two teenagers how to make a balanced dinner. She got our feedback on what to prepare and then provided recipes ahead of our cooking class to confirm the selections. She didn’t just go through preparing a recipe, she actually teaches about the science of cooking, lessons that we can carry forward in whatever we cook. She’s very pleasant, good at multi-tasking and balancing going back and forth between the two kids and what they were working on. We all had fun and enjoyed a nice dinner at the end.
Chef Julia Swenson
- 8 hires
- Based in Redwood City, CA
- 4 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Chef Julia Swenson
I am a Le Cordon Bleu trained Pastry Chef and I have a passion for inspiring people of all skill levels to reach their cooking potential. Using fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, I will teach you to feel more comfortable in your kitchen so mealtimes can be an exciting, enjoyable experience.
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If there was a 6+ star rating for Chef Julia I would definitely give her that. I hired Chef Julia for a baking lesson for my 9 yr old granddaughter. What a wonderful time we had. We learned so many things about baking. The final result was 2 doz cupcakes from scratch…yummy. I’ll never buy a box mix again. Delicious and beautiful…Julia taught my granddaughter and me some fabulous ideas to elevate any frosted cupcake. What a win this was. Grandma got an A+ for hiring her and granddaughter has a real appreciation for making beautifully decorated cupcakes. Thank you Julia.
I can’t recommend Julia highly enough as a cooking instructor. I was looking for someone patient and encouraging to help my son build confidence and basic skills in the kitchen, and Julia was the perfect fit. She brought a combination of expertise, professionalism, and a warm, engaging personality to every lesson. Her genuine passion for teaching made a big impression, and she and my son connected right away. Over just five weeks, he learned far more than I expected—cooking a variety of meals and desserts, and even showing new enthusiasm for helping out in the kitchen. If you’re looking for someone who teaches with kindness, builds trust, and truly inspires, Julia is exceptional. We’re incredibly grateful and would love to work with her again.
We had a great time last night and our key lime pie was delicious! Highly recommend chef Julia
I hired Chef Julia to run a small cooking class/birthday party for my young daughter. She did a fantastic job with the kids, keeping them engaged and teaching them a lot about cooking! My daughter has asked for a repeat of the same birthday party next year. Chef Julia was easy to communicate with, clear about what I needed to do to prepare, and then lovely to have in our home. Wonderful experience!
I engaged Julia for a cooking class for my husband’s birthday. The food was delicious and she was truly excellent in engaging my daughters through the class. I highly recommend her, especially for classes for families.
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Chef Julia Swenson★ 5.0
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