Welcome to Benagerie
A private chef and culinary experience rooted in hospitality, shared meals and seasonal cooking.
Benagerie is a culinary project rooted in hospitality, shared meals and inclusive cooking education. Through private chef services, cooking classes, garden gatherings and seasonal dining experiences, Benagerie creates spaces where people reconnect with food, community and the joy of the table.
Chef Hannah Benage
Chef Hannah Benage is a culinary professional with over 20 years of experience in hospitality, private dining and food education.
Through Benagerie, she offers private chef services, cooking classes and curated dining experiences throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Her work aims to bring communities together through seasonal meals, garden inspired cooking and inclusive culinary programs designed to build confidence in the kitchen and create meaningful moments around the table.
Hannah believes hospitality is a form of care- and that everyone deserves a seat at the table.
However you arrive; through a cooking class, private chef dinner or a gathering in the garden, you are always welcomed at the Benagerie table.
Danielle, Feb 2026
Bright Latin Dishes Class
"Surprising my partner with a date night for our anniversary was the best decision, and using Chef Hannah made the experience absolutely unforgettable. Everything about the night was fantastic—from the incredible food to learning how to prepare each dish and enjoying great conversation with Hannah. It was such a fun, meaningful experience, and I truly can’t wait to book another class with her. She is such a warm, talented, and engaging chef who made the entire evening feel special from start to finish."
Robert E , March 2026
Conquring French Cuisine Class
"My favorite moments were just chatting and getting to know Hannah, she created such a beautiful and inviting atmosphere. She made it very easy for us all to relax and enjoy the company. We learned so much about French cuisine and how to prepare, in particular our French onion soup she showed us different cutting techniques like a “roll cut” . What I really stuck with was when showed us the easiest way of making a crème Bruele. I'll make that all the time now! Overall I would recommend it again, and I actually plan going to one of Hannah’s lovely dinners soon. Thank you so much for this experience.
Alan, March 2026, Conquring French Cuisine Class
We took a French cooking class with Chef Hannah and it was a wonderful experience. We made coq au vin, French onion soup, mashed potatoes, and crème brûlée (and yes, we even got to torch the sugar
