In-home chef · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Experience profound joy through bold flavors.
Cooking classes and private events in your own home. I'm David Webster, and I bring vibrant curries, stews and from-scratch cooking right to your kitchen.
- $75 per person
- 2 hrs class or event
- 2–8 guests
What I cook best
- Curries
- Stews
- From-scratch pasta
- Grilling
- Ice cream
Two signature menus, or build your own
Each menu works as a hands-on class or a private event. Both run two hours and start at $75 per person, and I'll adjust any dish for your group's dietary needs.
Build your own class
Have something else in mind? We can build a class or event around any of my specialties. Custom menus start at $75 per person.
- From-scratch pasta
- Grilling
- Curries & stews
- Homemade ice cream
From booking to dinner in four steps
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Pick a menu and group size
Choose a signature menu or a custom class for 2 to 8 guests.
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Book your date
Grab a date and time that works for your group and lock it in.
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Tell me about your crew
Share allergies, diets and protein picks. I'll tailor the menu so everyone can dig in.
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I come to you
I set up in your kitchen and the cooking starts. Two hours later, everybody eats.
One simple price
$75per person
for a 2-hour class or event
- Group size
- 2 to 8 guests. Hosting more? Larger groups are welcome for an additional charge.
- Longer events
- Want more than two hours? Longer events are available for an additional charge.
- Travel
- Free within about an hour of Grand Rapids. I'll travel anywhere, and farther trips add a travel fee. The planner shows each one.
- Dietary needs
- Any and all restrictions and preferences are accommodated, at no extra cost.
Hi, I'm David.
I've been a passionate home cook for more than 15 years. My mom taught me the basics, and from there I cooked for big groups of friends every chance I got.
During the pandemic I taught myself a broad range of curries and stews, and I've kept learning and expanding my skills ever since. I've been teaching cooking classes at The Local Epicurean in Grand Rapids since early 2025.
Slam Chef is how I bring that cooking to you. I want to share my vibrant food with anybody who wants it.
- Cooking for
- 15+ years
- Teaching since
- Early 2025
- Dietary needs
- All accommodated
- Home base
- Grand Rapids, MI
What my students say
Reviews from the classes I teach at The Local Epicurean in Grand Rapids.
David, our instructor, was simply wonderful! He was not only kind and funny, but he also made the entire experience enjoyable and educational. We loved how he encouraged us to get creative with our seasoning, allowing us to personalize our dishes to our taste.
David was a phenomenal instructor, guiding us through an incredible 3-course meal: shrimp scampi, lobster tortellini, and a refreshing limoncello sorbetto. Absolutely amazing flavors!
Before you book
Where do the classes happen?
In your own kitchen. I'm based in Grand Rapids and will travel anywhere. Trips more than an hour away have a travel fee.
What's the difference between a class and a private event?
In a class, your group cooks alongside me and learns the dishes. At a private event, I do the cooking while you host. Both run two hours and start at $75 per person.
How many people can join?
Two to eight guests at $75 each. Larger groups are welcome for an additional charge, so reach out for a quote.
Can you work around allergies and diets?
Yes. I'm happy to accommodate any and all dietary restrictions and preferences. Tell me what your group needs when you book.
Can we go longer than two hours?
Yes. Longer events are available for an additional charge. Tell me what you have in mind and I'll put together a quote.
How much is the travel fee?
Travel within about an hour of Grand Rapids is included. Trips 1 to 2 hours away add $100, trips 2 to 3 hours away add $200, and anything farther gets a custom quote.
How do I pay?
You pay securely online when you book your date on my booking calendar.
Let's get cooking.
Pick a date on my booking calendar. You'll choose your menu and group size there and pay securely online.
Check dates & book