A Culinary Symphony: A food-tainment class in Sensory Harmony
Description
In this engaging "food-tainment" presentation, Chef Larry P. Canepa takes the audience on a multi-sensory journey that explores the profound and rhythmic connection between the culinary arts and the world of music. Chef Canepa treats the kitchen like a stage and the menu like a score, demonstrating how both food and music share a universal language of composition, balance, and soul. From the "crescendo" of a perfectly timed sear to the "harmony" of complex spices, the presentation illustrates that a great meal is never just about taste—it’s about the performance.
Additional Information
Contact Person
Chef Larry P Canepa
Email Address
Work Phone Number
602-882-5982
Address
19422 North 83 rd Drive
PEORIA
85382
Website
https://www.facebook.com/dinner8
Program Type
Unique "food-tainment" culinary education presented in engaging, themed presentations, and cooking demonstrations. These sessions blend history, culture, and culinary lessons focusing on the 'symphonic connection' between music and food
Single Performance Fee
$300
Residency Fee
Recommended Minimum Age
18
Recommended Maximum Age
90
Maximum Group Size
75
Travel Range
Willing to perform in the following counties:
- Apache
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Gila
- Graham
- Greenlee
- La Paz
- Maricopa
- Mohave
- Navajo
- Pima
- Pinal
- Santa Cruz
- Yavapai
- Yuma
Willing to work with libraries?
Yes
Willing to work with schools?
Yes
Library References
Anthem Library, Fountain Hills, Sun City, Queen Creek , Peoria , Glendale libraries; Sun City Grand, Sun City Anthem, assisted living recreation centers, Glendale Foothills Recreation Center, Las Palmas, Miravilla Senior Community, Penn State, Arizona State University, Dartmouth, University of South Florida, Duke, Yavapai Community College
Fingerprint Clearance ID Available?
No
Offers a Virtual Performance Option?
Yes
Virtual Performance Description
Forget the dry, repetitive cooking demos of the past. Chef Larry’s sessions are curated “edutainment” experiences that nourish both the palate and the brain.
Culinary Storytelling: Discover the “why” behind the “what.” From the Age of Exploration and the Spice Trade to the evolution Food Technology and Food Fables and Superstitions, every dish has a secret history. From Rhode Island to Alaska, Chef Larry presents visually entertaining and exciting zoom classes – over 60 classes to choose !
Professional Expertise: Benefit from the wisdom of a Certified Culinary Educator with decades of industry experience. You’ll pick up professional tips and tricks that actually work in a home kitchen.
Sensory Engagement: These classes are designed to be immersive. You’ll see and understand food in a way you never have before.
There is a flavor for every curiosity.
Virtual Performance Fee
$150
Virtual Performance Technical Needs
An 8′ table and theater style seating, PowerPoint projector; experienced zoom presenter with visuals, audio and video clips
Special Notes
With a distinguished career spanning 50 years in the hospitality industry, Chef Larry P. Canepa is a ‘seasoned’ hospitality professional whose expertise touches every corner of the culinary world—from executive kitchens and high-end catering to business management and higher education. As a Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), Chef Larry has dedicated his life to the art of professional cooking and the rich history that surrounds it.
Today, he is the creative force behind Dinner at Eight, LLC, a premier “food-tainment” educational service designed for food enthusiasts who crave more than just a recipe. Chef Larry’s unique approach transforms the traditional cooking demonstration into a multi-sensory journey. He offers a library of over 60 specialized classes, each crafted to be engaging, creative, thought-provoking and entertaining