Gustavo - Cooking tutor - Sterling Heights

1^st lesson free

Gustavo

5 (1 review)

Rate ₦26929
Response 17h
Students
Number of students accompanied by Gustavo since their arrival at Superprof
1
Number of students accompanied by Gustavo since their arrival at Superprof

5 (1 review)

₦26929/h

1^st lesson free

Cooking
Sushi

Chef forged in high-heat, high-stress kitchens teaches the fundamentals universities forgot: real cooking, real discipline, and real flavor. Detroit

Cooking
Sushi

Lesson location

- webcam

About Gustavo

I never went to culinary school, and that’s exactly why I teach the way I do. The kitchens that shaped me weren’t classrooms — they were high-heat, high-stress proving grounds where real chefs are made. I earned every stripe the hard way: starting in the dish tank, showing up four hours early just to work for free, mastering the basics before touching the grill, and learning firsthand that good food never lies. While universities create chefs who skip the fundamentals, I built my career on them — knife sharpening, eggs, discipline, repetition, and respect for the craft. My path took me from the gritty kitchens of Southwest Detroit to a Michelin restaurant where I cooked $400 steaks, practiced artisanal butchery, and learned to handle premium ingredients with precision and care. I later became a Production Manager at a USDA meat processing facility, where food safety, sanitation, and efficient handling of large-scale operations weren’t optional — they were my daily responsibility. I can butcher any mammal with accuracy, break down whole animals nose-to-tail, and preserve the integrity of every cut. I cook Kosher when needed, honoring the religious and cultural standards that shape someone’s relationship with food. I make sourdough bread from scratch, pasta from scratch, and I maintain every tool I use, from carbon-steel knives to garden equipment. A true chef doesn’t throw tools away — he repairs them. Buying a new knife because the old one is dull is a symptom of a weakened culinary culture. And this culture is suffering: social media “chefs” waste food for entertainment, gratuity systems reward the front of house while the back bleeds for 12 hours, and culinary schools turn out graduates who skip the basics but expect the world. I refuse that system. I believe a chef should be waste-minded, frugal, skilled, and deeply connected to the home and the soul of food. I teach because cooking is more than technique — it’s respect, discipline, and a way of life. My goal is simple: to help students restore integrity to the craft, elevate their skill set, and bring real love back into their kitchens. I teach the fundamentals universities forgot, the fire that only real kitchens give, and the mastery that comes from doing things the right way, not the easy way.

About the lesson

A rough draft for a 10-week syllabus teaches essential cooking skills: kitchen safety, knife basics, ingredient handling, heat control, seasoning, simple methods (boil, sauté, roast), and full beginner-friendly dishes.
Focus:
Basic equipment & safety

Essential knife work

Heat & Cook-temps

Cooking methods

Flavor building

Simple sauces & sides

How to cook proteins, vegetables, grains confidently

Menu planning & grocery flow

Goal: By the end, the student cooks independently and consistently at a reliable home level.

Review

All reviews are collected by us and are 100% reliable. They correspond to a real experience of Gustavo students

1 Review

B

Barbara
- 5
Perfect! Gustavo is great! He has a great deal of knowledge and experience. I made yellowtail sashimi as more of a crudo with cilantro, olive oil, lime, and pickled ginger on my first lesson. Very healthy and fresh!
See the response from Gustavo Read more See the response from Gustavo

B

Barbara

Perfect! Gustavo is great! He has a great deal of knowledge and experience. I made yellowtail sashimi as more of a crudo with cilantro, olive oil, lime, and pickled ginger on my first lesson. Very healthy and fresh!

Gustavo's response
A pleasure to work with. Good at suggesting new camera angles. Keeping on task, and working while learning. Was crafty with making this lesson happen today.
- Gustavo's response :
  A pleasure to work with. Good at suggesting new camera angles. Keeping on task, and working while learning. Was crafty with making this lesson happen today.
View more reviews

Rates

Rate

₦26929

Pack prices

5h: ₦134645
10h: ₦269290

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Gustavo will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

webcam

₦26929/h

Chef forged in high-heat, high-stress kitchens teaches the fundamentals universities forgot: real cooking, real discipline, and real flavor. Detroit

Lesson location

About Gustavo

About the lesson

Review

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

webcam

Similar Cooking tutors in Sterling Heights

Come explore a wonderful cooking/baking adventure of all your favorite, mouth watering palate nigerian dishes and pastries with me.

Chef skilled in teaching the art of healthy meals and african culture cuisines

A biochemistry graduate with over 10 years experience teaches cooking different african dishes as well as baking delicious treats. open to all levels and teach at home via virtual platforms.

Culinary arts of bespoke specialty designs in cookery and baked goods /confectioneries.

Skilled in cake making and decorating, pastries and variety dishes and nigerian cuisine, with 9 years experience. training can be done face to face within surulere or webcam 5000/hrs

A skilled baker and homemade nigerian healthy meals for a healthy living.

Professional chef,master authentic nigerian cuisines and flavours easy step by step lessons.

Professional culinary and ,teaching authentic nigerian cuisine for wellness and healthy living.

As a passionate and experienced cooking tutor, i'll guide you through a culinary journey, exploring new recipes, techniques, and flavors from around the globe.

Graduate of philosophy. can teach english and cooking. to primary and secondary students.

Professional baking and cooking classes for beginners, hobbyists, and aspiring business owners.

Learn to cook delicious nigerian meals easily — authentic, tasty, fun, and beginner-friendly!

Learn with me and get step-by-step guidance from a passionate instructor. i can teach you how to cook with confidence.

I'm a certified chef & baker with experience at jessycakes & confectionaries (bayelsa) and other esteemed establishments. i am passionate about culinary arts, dedicated to sharing knowledge & inspirin

Competent chef who specializes in cooking different african delicacies to suit your need and preference.

Seasoned chef, capable of teaching the art of cooking using simplified steps

Graduated from a catering school. i teach snacks, cakes, and soups from nigeria

Experienced chef teaches nigerian and continental cooking skills for all levels today

Baking class make easy with ehi, be an exceptional bake and make income

Food technologist with qualified degree, teaches and guides on cooking like a pro

Chef forged in high-heat, high-stress kitchens teaches the fundamentals universities forgot: real cooking, real discipline, and real flavor. Detroit

Lesson location

About Gustavo

About the lesson

Review

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

webcam

Similar Cooking tutors in Sterling Heights

Come explore a wonderful cooking/baking adventure of all your favorite, mouth watering palate nigerian dishes and pastries with me.

Chef skilled in teaching the art of healthy meals and african culture cuisines

A biochemistry graduate with over 10 years experience teaches cooking different african dishes as well as baking delicious treats. open to all levels and teach at home via virtual platforms.

Culinary arts of bespoke specialty designs in cookery and baked goods /confectioneries.

Skilled in cake making and decorating, pastries and variety dishes and nigerian cuisine, with 9 years experience. training can be done face to face within surulere or webcam 5000/hrs

A skilled baker and homemade nigerian healthy meals for a healthy living.

Professional chef,master authentic nigerian cuisines and flavours easy step by step lessons.

Professional culinary and ,teaching authentic nigerian cuisine for wellness and healthy living.

As a passionate and experienced cooking tutor, i'll guide you through a culinary journey, exploring new recipes, techniques, and flavors from around the globe.

Graduate of philosophy. can teach english and cooking. to primary and secondary students.

Professional baking and cooking classes for beginners, hobbyists, and aspiring business owners.

Learn to cook delicious nigerian meals easily — authentic, tasty, fun, and beginner-friendly!

Learn with me and get step-by-step guidance from a passionate instructor. i can teach you how to cook with confidence.

I'm a certified chef & baker with experience at jessycakes & confectionaries (bayelsa) and other esteemed establishments. i am passionate about culinary arts, dedicated to sharing knowledge & inspirin

Competent chef who specializes in cooking different african delicacies to suit your need and preference.

Seasoned chef, capable of teaching the art of cooking using simplified steps

Graduated from a catering school. i teach snacks, cakes, and soups from nigeria

Experienced chef teaches nigerian and continental cooking skills for all levels today

Baking class make easy with ehi, be an exceptional bake and make income

Food technologist with qualified degree, teaches and guides on cooking like a pro

Share

Tutor profile verified

levels

All languages in which the lesson is available

Review

Reviews

Recommendations

free lessons

Report this ad