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Tara Valle

Chef Tara Valle

Chef Tara Valle began cooking at the age of 7. She entered the workforce at 14 where she served as a waitress, prep cook and hostess at Mom and Pop restaurant in St. Louis Missouri. In 2013 she became a classically trained Chef who specializes in Global Cuisine and Culinary Traditions. Her unparalleled culinary excellence led her to a 1st place medal from the American Culinary Federation’s professional cooking competition in Orlando Florida. She also earned a national seat, on a 50 chef panel for the National Pork Summit in Napa Valley California, Hosted by the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.

 

Chef Tara Explains:
“I genuinely love what I do. Cooking can bring joy, comfort and even evoke core memories from the past. It can be a truly personal experience.”

 

Today Chef Tara Valle is a Culinary Instructor, High Volume Caterer and Private Event Chef. Additionally, she has mastered Specialty Cakes. Her handmade “Boutique Sweets” won her “Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, BEST BRUNCH BITE 2025”

Classes from this instructor

  1. Adult Classes
  2. Adult Workshops
  3. Teen & Kid Classes
  4. Teen & Kid Workshops
Today

    • W-FA582 Asian Takeout at Home with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Korean beef bulgogi Egg fried rice Smashed cucumber salad Ube crem brulee Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the […]

    W-FA583 Peruvian Cooking with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Charred corn shrimp ceviche Lomo saltado (stir fried beef) with white rice and hand cut french fries Spicy mayochup sauce Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please […]

    • W-FA584 American Takeout at Home with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Buttermilk fried chicken tenders Hand cut French fries with black truffle and parmesan The best chocolate cake ever. Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions […]

    W-FA571 Handmade Pasta with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Fettuccine Alfredo Grilled Rosemary Chicken Kale Caesar Salad  Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of class. Registration […]

    W-FA572 French Cooking with Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Half a Roasted Chicken with Citrus and Herbs de Provence Haricots Verts Duchess Potatoes Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be […]

    • W-FA573 Italian with a Twist with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Grilled chicken wings with calabrian chilis Gorgonzola potatoes au gratin Chilled green bean salad Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be […]

    W-FA574 Tex-Mex Double Stacker Tacos with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Beef or chicken fully loaded crispy tacos wrapped in handmade flour tortillas Homemade salsa roja Grilled elote corn on the cob Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  […]

    • W-FA297 Korean BBQ with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Beef bulgogi Egg fried rice Egg fried rice Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day of class. Registration […]

    W-FA548 Sushi Night with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! California, shrimp tempura and veggie Rolls Crispy pork belly Homemade Matcha ice cream Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made […]

    • W-FA595 Cantonese Traditions with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Whole steamed soy chicken Ginger scallion sauce Stir fried baby bok choy White rice Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be […]

    • W-FA545 Dim Sum with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Pork and Mushroom Shumai Dumplings, Wonton Soup with Bok Choy, Shrimp Spring Rolls, Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.  *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made […]

    W-FA612 Dinner Date Night with Chef Tara Valle

    All levels welcome! Pan seared steak and Crab cakes, Scalloped Potatoes, Chocolate Pot de Crem, Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.*Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot be made the day […]

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