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Urbanchef
3651 Weslayan St, Suite 204, Houston, TX 77027
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UrbanCHEF
3651 Weslayan St, Suite 204, Houston, TX 77027
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. … more
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
Summer Cooking Camp: Latin America! | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Travel across Latin America—without leaving the kitchen! In this immersive, hands-on summer camp, young chefs will explore the bold flavors, rich cultures, and iconic dishes of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes, the Southern Cone, and Brazil. Campers will cook fresh tortillas, empanadas, pão de queijo, moqueca, alfajores, and more while learning about traditional ingredients like corn, cassava, plantains, and tropical fruits. Each day blends cooking skills, cultural stories, teamwork, and plenty of delicious tasting. Perfect for curious cooks who love food, flavor, and fun!
In-person
Ages 11-16 years
Summer Cooking Camp: Latin America! | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Travel across Latin America—without leaving the kitchen! In this immersive, hands-on summer camp, young chefs will explore the bold flavors, rich cultures, and iconic dishes of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes, the Southern Cone, and Brazil. Campers will cook fresh tortillas, empanadas, pão de queijo, moqueca, alfajores, and more while learning about traditional ingredients like corn, cassava, plantains, and tropical fruits. Each day blends cooking skills, cultural stories, teamwork, and plenty of delicious tasting. Perfect for curious cooks who love food, flavor, and fun!
In-person
Ages 11-16 years
urbanCHEF Goes East! | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer for a week full of cooking, learning, and virtual travel as we explore the culinary traditions of Asia! We’ll be preparing food from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. We will learn the principals of sauces, flavoring, cooking techniques, doughs, wraps, noodles, rice dishes, dim-sum, and more. We will be preparing classic desserts such as mochi and custard tarts. Each day will include a snack break and conclude with a complete meal.
In-person
Ages 11-16 years
urbanCHEF Goes East! | Grades 6-12
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Join us this summer for a week full of cooking, learning, and virtual travel as we explore the culinary traditions of Asia! We’ll be preparing food from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. We will learn the principals of sauces, flavoring, cooking techniques, doughs, wraps, noodles, rice dishes, dim-sum, and more. We will be preparing classic desserts such as mochi and custard tarts. Each day will include a snack break and conclude with a complete meal.
In-person
Ages 11-16 years
Kids' Spring Break HOLIDAY: Valentine's in March
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
urbanCHEF's Spring Break Camp is all about the Holidays! Come join us as we celebrate popular holidays but all in one week. For Valentine's Day, we'll be making heart shaped pasta paired with a marinara sauce, turkey meatball skewers, garlic knots, and snickerdoodle cookies.
In-person
Ages 6-12 years
Summer Cooking Camp: Latin America! | Grades 1-5
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Travel across Latin America—without leaving the kitchen! In this immersive, hands-on summer camp, young chefs will explore the bold flavors, rich cultures, and iconic dishes of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes, the Southern Cone, and Brazil. Campers will cook fresh tortillas, empanadas, pão de queijo, moqueca, alfajores, and more while learning about traditional ingredients like corn, cassava, plantains, and tropical fruits. Each day blends cooking skills, cultural stories, teamwork, and plenty of delicious tasting. Perfect for curious cooks who love food, flavor, and fun!
In-person
Ages 6-11 years
Summer Cooking Camp: Latin America! | Grades 1-5
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
Travel across Latin America—without leaving the kitchen! In this immersive, hands-on summer camp, young chefs will explore the bold flavors, rich cultures, and iconic dishes of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the Andes, the Southern Cone, and Brazil. Campers will cook fresh tortillas, empanadas, pão de queijo, moqueca, alfajores, and more while learning about traditional ingredients like corn, cassava, plantains, and tropical fruits. Each day blends cooking skills, cultural stories, teamwork, and plenty of delicious tasting. Perfect for curious cooks who love food, flavor, and fun!
In-person
Ages 6-11 years
Kids' Spring Break HOLIDAY: Cinco de Mayo in March
100%
by urbanCHEF
Houston, TX
urbanCHEF's Spring Break Camp is all about the Holidays! Come join us as we celebrate popular holidays but all in one week. For Cinco de Mayo, we'll be making fajita chicken tacos with scratch-made flour tortillas, paired with pico de gallo, elote, and re-fried beans with tres leches for dessert.
In-person
Ages 6-12 years
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