Chef-Led Cooking Classes from the Comfort of your Home
Who is the FeistyChef?
Chef John Feist is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with extensive experience across the culinary field. I completed my apprenticeship in Switzerland with Mövenpick and have led several successful catering businesses throughout my career. I’ve taught cooking and nutrition classes for students of all ages—from elementary schools to adult education programs. My passion is helping people understand the true meaning of mise en place (everything in place), how to utilize ingredients wisely, and how to save money through smart, efficient cooking.
The FeistyChef Mission
6 Hands-On Sessions ($300 per family)
6 Hands-On Sessions ($300 per family)
My mission is to teach nutritious cooking in a way that is simple, practical, and empowering. I share time-saving techniques rooted in good mise en place—everything in its place—to help my students feel confident in the kitchen. My goal is to make a healthy eating approachable and achievable for everyone. Included in classes are substitu
My mission is to teach nutritious cooking in a way that is simple, practical, and empowering. I share time-saving techniques rooted in good mise en place—everything in its place—to help my students feel confident in the kitchen. My goal is to make a healthy eating approachable and achievable for everyone. Included in classes are substitution ideas for allergies or dietary needs. When my students understand where ingredients come from, they naturally make healthier choices—because you are what you eat.
6 Hands-On Sessions ($300 per family)
6 Hands-On Sessions ($300 per family)
6 Hands-On Sessions ($300 per family)
Each class includes six hands‑on sessions beginning at 5:00 PM. When you register, you’ll receive the Mise en Place Cookbook 2026 – Zoom Edition, your step‑by‑step guide for everything we’ll cook together. It includes your ingredient list, kitchen tools, and all the mise en place you need so you can arrive organized and ready to cook.
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Each class includes six hands‑on sessions beginning at 5:00 PM. When you register, you’ll receive the Mise en Place Cookbook 2026 – Zoom Edition, your step‑by‑step guide for everything we’ll cook together. It includes your ingredient list, kitchen tools, and all the mise en place you need so you can arrive organized and ready to cook.
We cook from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and then you’re off to enjoy dinner with family and friends.
You’ll also be invited to create your own keepsake cookbook through CreateMyCookbook. Upload photos from your cooking adventures, add family recipes, and turn our six sessions into a personal story from your kitchen.
Yes Chef — you can do this.
Nutrition & Wellness Partner
6 Hands-On Sessions ($300 per family)
Nutrition & Wellness Partner
Decades ago, I worked alongside a couple of brilliant nutritionists at a corporate training center; they where the Nutrition Expert, and I was the Executive Chef. After many years, our paths crossed again as they and a colleague began developing a project focused on the connection between food and the mind. Their research and insights continue to inspire the FeistyChef mission.
Let your cooking dreams come alive!
Whether you are a beginner or a pro I offer a variety of themed cooking experiences that are great for birthdays, special events, corporate and team building cook offs. Join me to learn all the methods of cooking from scratch with the freshest of ingredients to be able to create your own masterpiece!