Chef Janet

Chef Janet

Verified chef

 (223 reviews)

Chef Janet has been cooking for as long as she can remember and she loves sharing that joy with others. Her passion is helping people feel confident, creative and at ease in the kitchen. After attending culinary school in the 1980s, Chef Janet deepened her culinary journey while living in Taiwan and Hong Kong, where she also began her career as a high school teacher. For decades, she’s been teaching a wide range of cooking classes, on and off, always with the same goal: to empower others through food. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the spark of joy and pride when someone masters a new skill.

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Reviews Guests Left For Chef Janet

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Wendy
01 Dec 2025
Chef Janet was terrific. We did a dumpling making class as a family bonding experience. We had 5 kids ages 17, 18, 18, 20, 22 and four parents and we all had a great time. Chef Janet brings everything and we all worked around the island in our kitchen. We made 2 types of dumplings and a sesame seed / red bean paste dessert. So delicious and fun. You should arrange a class with Chef Janet!!!
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Chloe
24 Nov 2025
Janet was amazing and super engaging. She is a great conversationalist. I’m not a huge talker, but she was keeping the conversation going by with the other people in my group.
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Alexandria
22 Nov 2025
We had an absolutely amazing time making sushi with Chef Janet! She was so friendly and helpful. It was the perfect date night, we both said it was one of the best dates we’ve had!
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Kristine
20 Nov 2025
We really had a great time. The venue was unique and fun! The class set up was organized. The Chef explained each food item in detail. Clearly explained any possible food allergies. Also explained possible options when purchasing items in store which was great. When demonstrating the steps she was visual and explained in detail what to do including safety precautions. It was so much fun. I would love to do another.
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Marcia
15 Nov 2025
Chef Janet is wonderful! Ours was an unusual situation: we received 9 inches of snow in our region, but her part of Chicagoland only had a couple of inches. She was kind and helpful, working with ClassPop! to help us reschedule. Since this class was part of a gift to my 82-year-old father-in-law and the roads improved, we did attend. He had a fabulous time, thanks to Chef Janet. My husband loved the class, too, and now wants to make his own pasta at home. 10/10; Chef Janet for the win!
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Regan
08 Nov 2025
Chef Janet was great! Very knowledgeable and accommodating with gluten allergy. Best gluten free potstickers I’ve ever had!
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Julee
08 Nov 2025
We had so much fun in this class. Chef Janet was so personable and made the class fun. The pit stickers were also great! Will definitely take another class. The venue is also great!
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Reahna
28 Oct 2025
Chef Janet was amazing!
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Justin
26 Oct 2025
Janet was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
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Michelle
13 Oct 2025
Thank you Chef Janet chocolate class was fun and delicious!!! Thank you for the tricks of your trade. 👩🏼‍🍳👩🏻‍🎓 Michelle V