The Private Plate

Billie Browne — Private Chef & Culinary Instructor
For more than 25 years, Billie Browne has been helping people fall in love with cooking. A professionally trained chef with roots at Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago, Billie blends deep culinary expertise with a warm, approachable teaching style that makes every student feel confident in the kitchen. Her classes are known for being fun, hands-on, and filled with practical techniques that home cooks can use immediately.Billie’s culinary journey has taken her through some of the most respected corners of the food world — from teaching at renowned Los Angeles schools like The Gourmandise School, Epicurean School, and LA Food Works, to working as a private chef for high-profile clients, including Willis Bros. Films. She has crafted weekly meal plans, customized menus, and delivered exceptional dining experiences for families, executives, and VIP guests who rely on her creativity and precision.
Before launching her private instruction services, Billie owned and operated Tastebuds4u, a Chicago-based mealprep and delivery company known for personalized menus and exceptional client care. She later expanded her customer service expertise as Client Support Lead for Luxury4Less, where she managed high-volume inquiries, scheduling, and order coordination with professionalism and empathy.
Her work has been featured in InStyle, Chicago Magazine, MTV Eco Lounge, and the Hallmark Channel, and her popular “Knife Skills 101” class once held a four-month waiting list — a testament to her engaging teaching style and loyal following.
Today, Billie offers private, customized cooking classes designed to help home cooks build confidence, master essential techniques, and enjoy the process of creating delicious meals. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned home cook, or someone with specific dietary needs, Billie brings patience, expertise, and a genuine love of food to every session.
If you’re looking for a chefinstructor who makes learning joyful, approachable, and truly personalized, Lisa is ready to welcome you into the kitchen.

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Last minute Christmas gifts? How about a cooking lesson, a series of 3 or 5 or a newlywed/couples special!

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Today is the first day of winter! Soups, stews, goulash, chilli… all the greats to keep you warm! Book a session with me! 3 hours $175pp plus the cost of groceries. I can accommodate up to three people!

Elevate your culinary skills with a bespoke cooking class.

Book a 3 or 5 series session with me to learn dishes tailored to your preferences. This is perfect for newlyweds, Hanukkah, and Christmas gift-giving.

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While living in NYC, I worked for the TV Food Network as well as Creative Edge Catering. Creative Edge was owned by Leslie Karl and Bob Spiegel. They also owned a chain of soup shops (circa “soup nazi”) called The Daily Soup. This is a great book! Pick a recipe and I’ll teach you! Here is my pick for Thanksgiving!