Foods that Changed the Course of History
Description
Feast Your Eyes and Your Mind with a Food-tainment Experience.
Why just eat when you can explore? Chef Larry P. Canepa, CCE, invites you beyond the kitchen and into an immersive experience where history, culture, and cuisine collide.
In an age of endless scrolling, Food-tainment offers a refreshing opportunity to unplug from screens and reconnect through shared stories, rich traditions, and extraordinary flavors.
Perfect for:
- Lifelong Learners eager to savor history served with a side of flavor.
- Social Clubs & Groups seeking a unique and memorable gathering.
- Corporate Team Building experiences that inspire connection, creativity, and fun.
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 food history and culture.
Single Performance Fee
$300
Residency Fee
Recommended Minimum Age
17
Recommended Maximum Age
90
Maximum Group Size
75
Travel Range
Willing to perform in the following counties:
- Gila
- Maricopa
- 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, 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, smell, and—most importantly—understand food in a way you never have before.
Themed Adventures: Whether it’s “The History of Tea,” “The Science of Chocolate,” “Pleasures of the Palaces,” ‘A Culinary Symphony’ or “A Culinary Journey Through the 1950s,” there is a flavor for every curiosity.
Viewing Limits/Parameters
Because food samples are included, I suggest a registration to insure all attendees get a sample
Virtual Performance Fee
Virtual Performance Technical Needs
None; an 8′ table and theater style seating, PowerPoint projector; experienced zoom presenter with visuals, audio and video clips