Learn to Cook with Chef Ellen
Chef Ellen is a private chef and culinary instructor whose love of teaching has targeted a variety of audiences in Houston for over 15 years. Chef Ellen teaches cooking classes to all ages and skill levels. She speaks at a variety of events including charity affairs, moms' clubs, private events, and bridal showers. Chef Ellen also appears on Houston's FOX 26 cooking segments with Cleverley Stone.
Take one of Chef Ellen's many classes offered through Leisure Learning, hire her as your private chef, or contact her to cater or teach at your next affair in the greater Houston area.
Brides, are you confused what to register for in the kitchen? Chef Ellen offers help in her Baby Steps class. You'll learn exactly what you need to start up your kitchen.
Chef Ellen welcomes any cooking venue or event. For more information about her background, see Chef Ellen's Biography and Contact Chef Ellen for more information.
Take one of Chef Ellen's many classes offered through Leisure Learning, hire her as your private chef, or contact her to cater or teach at your next affair in the greater Houston area.
Brides, are you confused what to register for in the kitchen? Chef Ellen offers help in her Baby Steps class. You'll learn exactly what you need to start up your kitchen.
Chef Ellen welcomes any cooking venue or event. For more information about her background, see Chef Ellen's Biography and Contact Chef Ellen for more information.
Chef Ellen on Television
Chef Ellen appears in holiday cooking segments with Cleverley Stone on Houston's Fox 26 News. See some of the recipes and clips on Chef Ellen's In The News page.
Chef Ellen appears in holiday cooking segments with Cleverley Stone on Houston's Fox 26 News. See some of the recipes and clips on Chef Ellen's In The News page.
Ted Powers, Food Editor
Here's what Ted had to say after visiting Houston's
Central Market class taught by Chef Ellen...
"Chef Ellen was back in the kitchen of Central Market. What a treat! This bubbly and informative chef and cooking teacher knows how to hold her audience and, more importantly how to feed them."
Central Market class taught by Chef Ellen...
"Chef Ellen was back in the kitchen of Central Market. What a treat! This bubbly and informative chef and cooking teacher knows how to hold her audience and, more importantly how to feed them."
From the Students...
Chef Ellen, I was in your class and LOVED IT!!!!! Came home and talked all night about it, looking through the Leisure Learning catalog to do more classes with you. I can't wait to put the recipes out to my family. THANK YOU AGAIN. Your cooking friend, -John L
I wanted to commend Ellen Schwartz, chef instructor at Leisure Learning, for what a fine job she does. It seems you get MORE than you pay for. We arrived at a newly remodeled kitchen with clean aprons and kitchen towels for students' use. After the first session she took a vote to see what foods we would like to have in the upcoming sessions. The class offered a good mixture of student participation and teacher lecture. She goes much further than your average TV classes, adding processes and techniques used by professional chefs. Finally, Chef Ellen responded quickly by e-mail to each of us with the recipes we prepared in class. I highly recommend her classes. -Ted K.
Ellen, the class on sauces grabbed my attention when reading the Leisure Learning booklet. When I tasted the vermouth with the brined chicken, I was elated! I'm not a wine drinker but did that ever taste good! And then you went over the top when you used the beer with the beef. I feel that the time and money spent on this course was MORE than well spent!!! I'm looking forward to Monday night and thanks for all you've taught me to date. -Jim B.
See more testimonials on Ellen's Fun at Leisure Learning page.
I wanted to commend Ellen Schwartz, chef instructor at Leisure Learning, for what a fine job she does. It seems you get MORE than you pay for. We arrived at a newly remodeled kitchen with clean aprons and kitchen towels for students' use. After the first session she took a vote to see what foods we would like to have in the upcoming sessions. The class offered a good mixture of student participation and teacher lecture. She goes much further than your average TV classes, adding processes and techniques used by professional chefs. Finally, Chef Ellen responded quickly by e-mail to each of us with the recipes we prepared in class. I highly recommend her classes. -Ted K.
Ellen, the class on sauces grabbed my attention when reading the Leisure Learning booklet. When I tasted the vermouth with the brined chicken, I was elated! I'm not a wine drinker but did that ever taste good! And then you went over the top when you used the beer with the beef. I feel that the time and money spent on this course was MORE than well spent!!! I'm looking forward to Monday night and thanks for all you've taught me to date. -Jim B.
See more testimonials on Ellen's Fun at Leisure Learning page.
