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Award-Winning Private Chef & Culinary Entertainer
Chef Yaniv Cohen creates unforgettable private dinners, corporate events, and hands-on spice workshops - bringing the warmth of Israeli cuisine to your gatherings.
Chef Yaniv Cohen
The Spice Detective
Chef Yaniv Cohen
20+ years bringing people together through food
20+
Years of Culinary Excellence
My love of food began at an early age, helping my mother cook and set the table. Growing up in a Sephardic family with Spanish, North African, and Middle Eastern roots, food was and still is a passion, and a way of life.
Fascinated by the vibrant colors, inviting scents, and the origins of spices, Yaniv became obsessed with the health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties of culinary herbs. Today, he joyfully travels to share these ancient secrets, teaching guests how to incorporate them into everyday dishes.
In addition to welcoming guests at his Miami restaurant, JAFFA, and winning Netflix's Best Leftovers Ever!, Yaniv serves as the VP and Culinary Director of the award-winning Shiraz Creative.
So, what's cooking?
Birthdays that wow. Anniversaries to remember. Let me bring the restaurant experience to your dining room - minus the reservations and dress code.
Skip the awkward trust falls. Nothing brings a team together like cooking (and eating) together. Your next offsite just got a whole lot tastier.
Roll up your sleeves! Learn the secrets of Middle Eastern spices, make your own hummus from scratch, and finally understand why cumin changes everything.
Block parties, cultural celebrations, charity events - wherever people gather, good food makes it better. Let's feed your community, literally.
Not sure which is right for you?
Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a large celebration, let's create a beautiful, memorable experience for your guests together.
A hands-on journey where guests explore sensory spice trays, tasting and blending flavors with bread and olive oil.
Gather around the table for a beautiful, multi-course private dining experience lovingly tailored to delight you and your guests.
Guests get their hands spiced up as Chef Yaniv demos fun, easy dishes, followed by passing around samples on mini plates.
Bring your team closer together through interactive cooking, shared meals, and inspiring stories of culture and community.
Celebrate your most cherished life moments with a custom, spice-forward menu designed to bring joy and warmth.
Partner with Chef Yaniv to develop unique, flavor-rich Middle Eastern offerings for your restaurant or brand.
A Feast for All Senses
Every event is a fully customized experience. Here's a taste of what unfolds when Chef Yaniv takes the stage.
Yaniv shares stories from his culinary journey - from the spice markets of the Middle East to the kitchens of Miami.
Guests discover spice trays, exploring flavor, aroma, and texture with fresh bread and olive oil.
Using all five senses, each guest creates their own personalized spice blend to take home.
Watch (and help!) as Yaniv demonstrates dishes that bring the spices to life.
Sample beautifully plated dishes passed around on mini plates - a feast for eyes and palate.
Guests leave with glass spice jars, recipes, and new knowledge to continue the journey.
Plus: Health & wellness education, Q&A sessions, and cookbook signings available upon request.
Experience the energy, passion, and culinary mastery that Chef Yaniv brings to every stage, kitchen, and dining room.
Let's create something delicious
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