Chaim preparing food in a warmly lit kitchen

PRIVATE COOKING & BAKING · DALLAS–FORT WORTH

Make it.
Share it.
Stay a little.

Good food brings people together.
Learn to make it, then enjoy the moment.

AT YOUR HOME OR VENUE

A few ingredients.
A table full of possibilities.

HANDS-ON CLASSESFROM $65 / PERSONYOUR PEOPLE. YOUR TABLE.
Nikol Thevoz★★★★★

“A welcoming teacher for pasta, sourdough, and more.”

Aldema Michaelo★★★★★

“Unforgettable gnocchi from an exceptional chef.”

Dotan Entin★★★★★

“Patient, knowledgeable instruction for every skill level.”

Gur Aizenberg★★★★★

“Thoughtful food and effortless hosting, every time.”

Rafi Glantz★★★★★

“An exceptional baker and inspiring teacher.”

Agam More★★★★★

“The best challah I’ve tasted.”

גרג ויליאמס★★★★★

“Simple, delicious baking with memorable sourdough and baozi.”

Your people. Your place. Your table.

A class that comes
to your gathering.

From your first braided loaf to a meal made together, every class is hands-on, relaxed, and shaped around your group. I bring the experience to homes, churches, offices, and venues across Dallas–Fort Worth.

How it works in DFW ↗

The workshop collection

What will you
make together?

Start with something you love.
Leave with a skill you’ll use again.

Freshly baked braided challah with sesame seeds

Challah

Make soft, glossy challah with mixing, shaping, braiding, and a clear baking plan.

Church Workshop $50/person · Shared Meal $85/person · 12+ guests $40/person

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Sourdough workshop inspiration

Sourdough

Understand starter care, fermentation, shaping, scoring, and the feel of good dough.

Workshop $85/person · Shared Meal $120/person

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Pasta workshop inspiration

Pasta

Mix, knead, roll, cut, and sauce fresh pasta with a calm, practical method.

Workshop $85/person · Shared Meal $110/person

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Golden focaccia baked in a tray

Focaccia

Make airy, olive oil-rich focaccia with dimpling, toppings, and a crisp golden bake.

Workshop $75/person · Shared Meal $110/person

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Freshly baked pizza with an airy golden crust

Pizza

Learn how to make the best pizza in your home, from dough and shaping to toppings and a crisp bake.

Workshop $85/person · Shared Meal $110/person

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Hands-on cooking with Chaim

Gnocchi

Make light, pillowy potato gnocchi from scratch, then cook it with a simple seasonal sauce.

Workshop $75/person · Shared Meal $110/person

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Room for a good gathering

More than a recipe.
A reason to get together.

Plan your workshopFor company teams ↗
01

Choose your workshop

Bread, fresh pasta, pizza, or a shared meal. Workshops start at $65 per person.

02

Gather your people

Two-hour workshops for 6–12 guests, or a three-hour workshop and shared meal for 4–12.

03

Make it yours

Send your preferred date and venue. We’ll confirm the details together before you book.

Chaim Birnbaum, your cooking and baking instructor

Meet your teacher

Hi, I’m Chaim.
Let’s make something good.

My baking life has taken me from New York coffee shops to Tel Aviv bakeries. Now I share what I’ve learned around tables here in DFW.

I’ll show you how dough should feel, how flavor develops, and the small details that make all the difference.

A little more about me ↗

From my kitchen

Small lessons.
Better everyday cooking.

All kitchen notes ↗

There’s a place for you at the table

Let’s make your next
gathering delicious.

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