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Zacki
- Rate R1630
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Zacki has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Zacki has accompanied since joining Superprof

R1630/h
1st lesson free
- Cooking
Experienced tutor in Cooking in Durham, Zacki offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Cooking
Lesson location
About Zacki
Top Rated, Highly Experienced Personal Chef w/ A Passion for World Cuisine & Down Home Cooking
I'm Zacki Murphy, Zacki’s Culinary Creations (ZCC) founder and CEO. I'm a food stylist, Zagat-rated BBQ restaurateur and lifestyle & nutritional consultant with over 37 years experience as a professional chef. I am a Hillsborough native, an art education graduate of the University of North Carolina, and am known for my food presentations, customized baskets, and décor design. I worked for Martha Stewart as a food stylist and menu planner and was the first woman to take Lexington style BBQ (Zacki's PBQ) to the streets of NYC.
I'm now in Durham, NC, and am a personal chef who "Cooks In Your Nook" - I travel to your home and teach a participation adventure or just cook for you. I prefer small groups where it's more personal. Having traveled for many years in my former Ford model days, I learned many other cuisines. For 10+ years, my "Ancient Mediterranean Meal; Food from the Time of Jesus," has been a favorite lecture and catering event for churches and schools. I even had the pleasure of filming a lesson with the Bishop Michael Curry (before the Royal Wedding) where he even offered to wash the dishes. All of these experiences have brought me as much joy as it has been to share it!
At ZCC, we also offer team-building classes for corporations where we teach "FoodCraft" board building. ZCC corporate clients have included The Durham Symphony, Voyager Charter School, Epic Games/Fortnite, GSK & Fuji Films.
If you've got an upcoming special event, birthday party, anniversary, or just a fun get-together for friends, Zacki's Culinary Creations would welcome the opportunity to cook for you.
Cheers,
Chef Zacki
zackisculinarycreations.com
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When I attended the University of NC as an Art Education major.
Epicurean Culinary School, LA
Ma Maison Cooking School with Jonathan Waxman, LA
Martha Stewart's Food Stylist and Menu Planner
Owner of Zacki's PBQ, NYC
About the lesson
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- English
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English
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Recommendations
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Was invited to the most amazing meal with Zacki's Culinary Creations and everything was outstanding... Not to mention the great conversation while it was being prepared! Zacki and her assistant were awesome!
How lucky we are to have Zacki back in N.C.! She added fabulous spins to my recent Bridal Brunch menu and arrangement and my table wowed us all! Her touches are creative and unique and sparked enthusiasm in all the guests. Finally, Her professional advance communication with me was impressive and insured perfection and a home run on the big day. Thank you Zacki!
Zacki was phenomenal in catering a Celebration of Life event for my father. The family gathering was intimate, and Zacki (and Gigi) were professional, overseeing every aspect of the dinner and floral arrangements. I could not be more pleased with the evening or how everything was orchestrated.
Zacki is a personal chef who offers take home meals as well. I highly recommend emailing her to be on her pick-up meal list. She sends a menu out and you can order whatever sounds good to you. I ordered the Cornbeef and Cabbage special on St. Patrick's Day which was delicious, ordered Beef Burgandy which was also top-notch, and had Broccoli Cheddar Soup yesterday. The prices are fair and every meal I've had we've had leftovers.
Zacki is a very warm and personable person to work with. She genuinely gets to know her students and what they want before making menu suggestions to fit their level of expertise. I have learned many tips and most importantly what to do when an ingredient is missing or what quick alternatives ingredients can be used. Her use of all natural outdoor decor for centerpieces, and garnish was eye-opening for me and I am much more inclined to use this in my everyday cooking for friends and family. The food must taste good, however, presentation is also key.
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Rates
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- R1630
Package rates
- 5h: R8150
- 10h: R16300
free lesson
The free first lesson with Zacki allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
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- R1630/h
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