Italian Cooking Classes Bay Area

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Amber G.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

Our office had an amazing time at our Italian cooking class! Chef Karen is not only a fantastic chef but also an engaging and fun instructor. She taught us so many useful cooking techniques and delicious recipes, and there was never a dull moment. Whether you're an experienced cook or a complete beginner, you're sure to have a wonderful time. I highly recommend Chef Karen!

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Julie G.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai

Chef Motti was amazing - he arrived with everything needed to jump right into the class. We asked for more focus on making the pizzas vs the other recipes, so he brought those delicious dishes already made. The toppings he brought were top-tier - two different tomato sauces he made from fresh tomatoes, homemade bechamel, three cheeses, fresh herbs, sausage, vegetables, etc. We dove in to hands-on sessions where he taught us about making two kinds of dough and forming the pizzas. Then we all learned how to get them in and out of the oven (we used our wood-burning Ooni and the electric one he brought). My husband had been having challenges in our Ooni with the dough sticking to the peel when putting them in the oven and topping falling off when he removed them, and Chef gave him tips on preventing that and recommendations for better tools (I had bought an Ooni brand perforated peel and it didn't get enough of the flour off the bottom). We made sooo many pizzas, so we got a lot of practice, and had leftovers to feed some hungry neighbors later on. It was a fun and relaxing afternoon spent chatting, cooking and eating - our teen boys even enjoyed it. We look forward to finding another excuse to cook with Chef Motti!

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Anna E.

Booked the class Refined Pasta From Scratch with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

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Laurinda H.

Booked the event Interactive Italian Pasta Making with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)

Highly recommend taking a class from chef Dirk. We were celebrating a birthday and had an amazing experience. We took the interactive pasta making class. Chef gave great instruction , was patient and at the same time fun!

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Kyle C.

Booked the class Classic Italian With Modern Influences with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)

Our third CozyMeal class with Dirk. Italian this time. We love his energy! Heâ€™s both informative and entertaining!

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Adrienne L.

Booked the class Vegan Dinner in Tuscany with Chef Maggie in East Bay (Oakland)

The Vegan Tuscan experience was exceptional! I bought it for my husband for the holidays as a gift and he loved it.

Karen D.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

Chef Karen is pure delight and clearly loves what she does! Her teaching style invites the budding culinary student into the process, which is exactly what I wanted to experience! I look forward to learning more from Chef Karen! T h a n k you so much, Chef!

Jeanne S.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

Had a wonderful experience with Chef Karen! The food was packed with flavor and melted in your mouth! I was in Heaven

Stefanie M.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

Our team had a blast at Chef Karen's culinary team-building dinner! From start to finish, she made the evening fun and memorable for all 22 of us. Planning was a breeze thanks to Chef Karen. She nailed down all the details, considering everyone's dietary needs and preferences. Her communication was excellent, keeping us in the loop and making us feel involved. The dinner itself was a tasty adventure! Chef Karen created a menu that was both creative and easy to follow, so everyone could join in, no matter their cooking skills. Each dish looked and tasted amazing, showing her talent and love for food. What really stood out was how she brought us together as a team. With interactive cooking stations and group tasks, we learned to collaborate and support one another, making the whole experience fun and engaging. Overall, the evening was perfectly executed. Chef Karen's warmth and culinary skills created a welcoming atmosphere. We left feeling full and connected as a team. In short, Chef Karen's event was a huge hit! If you're looking for a fun way to bond while cooking, I highly recommend her services. Thanks, Chef Karen, for an awesome night!

Cynthia S.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

Chef Karen was the best, knowledgeable and fun. We plan on booking again.

D B.

Booked the class Vegan Tuscan Feast with Chef Maggie

We had a delightful evening, with excellent teaching, delicious food and lots of good humor. Chef Maggie was well-organized and well/prepared, and made the cooking lesson meaningful as well as practical and entertaining. We gave a tip directly.

Sharlene L.

Booked the event Custom Pizza Essentials with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

Chef Lorenzo was great and extremely accommodating! We did a class with him for 30 people and food was great!

Maggie Y.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in South Bay & Peninsula (Mountain View)

Chef Mordechai is amazing. My pizza making cooking class with Chef Mordechai was the best cooking class I ever had. The class is fun and very hands on. Chef brought a lot of extra materials for everyone to have plenty to practice and nailed the techniques and everything tasted amazing. Chef also agree to show us how to use my own wood burning pizza oven and share lots of tips. I will definitely recommend this class to everyone!

Allison A.

Booked the class Vegan Dinner in Tuscany with Chef Maggie in South Bay & Peninsula (Menlo Park)

This was fun, informative, and delicious! Maggie made a custom menu for us and was extremely positive and accommodating. She was extremely professional and prepared, and she was totally unfazed by our rather small kitchen. Highly recommend!

Sydney H.

Booked the class Artisan Pizza 101 with Chef Karen

Chef Karen was so fun and informative during our pizza making class. She brought joy into the kitchen and was very patient in guiding four people working on four separate tasks all at once. The three sauces we made from scratch were delicious and all worked so well together.

Shamaa V.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

We are so appreciative of Chef Karen for coming to our home and sharing her cooking skills. She made the experience so special, not only encouraging my husband and I along the way, but since we were doing this class for my husbands birthday, she brought flowers and a birthday candle. Thank you!

Yogesh O.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

Chef Karen was absolutely spectacular. She accommodated our special request for the date of our cooking class and did wonderfully with me, my wife, and our two little kids (4 & 6 years old) -- she even planned a little surprise for my wife birthday! The food was amazing, everyone was involved in the cooking, and it was such an enjoyable evening. Chef Karen is a such a warm hearted person and fully recommend her for your next cooking class!

Rich F.

Booked the class Coastal Mediterranean Cooking with Chef Lorenzo in South Bay & Peninsula (Emerald Hills)

We had a most enjoyable cooking experience last night with Chef Lorenzo. He put us to work prepping much of the food and supervised as we cooked. He talked me through how to cook octopus which he brought to the house already cooked purely in the interest of time. I kind of hoped the octopus salad would be the top item for the night. It was. An added feature was that as we dined on the dishes he had us make, he washed the dishes. Wow! Five stars out of five for Chef Lorenzo and his Med. cooking class! Rich in San Leandro

Fokke D.

Booked the class Handcrafted Italian Meal with Chef Karen

This was amazing and so much fun! Thank you Chef Karen. Definitely booking again.

Ilyes T.

Booked the event Custom Pizza Essentials with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

It was good !

James L.

Booked the class Vegetarian Cooking Adventure with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Oscar, our chef and Oscar his sou chef were ready and waiting for us as we were the only couple to enjoy the vegetarian class. They spent time, energy and knowledge with us in an intimate, personable and patient manner and setting. It was great! We learned, tasted and sipped our way through our time and then enjoyed the meal they and we had prepared. We left with well packed extras and great memories.

Erica M.

Booked the event Custom Pizza Essentials with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

We had so much fun at Chef Lorenzo's class! The food was great and tasted so good after a long day of work. If you are considering booking, I would highly recommend. Make sure to bring your own wine if you are interested in having some for your event, there is a wine store nearby if you need to make a trip. Will be booking this again for future team events!

Barb H.

Booked the class Signature Italian Cuisine with Chef Lorenzo

He was a wonderful chef. Explained all the preparation of the dishes. He also told us a little bit about the history of the dishes, and he was very personable. He was easy to understand, and we very much enjoyed the experience we would not hesitate to book another experience with him. He responses to text messages and is knowledgeable. Barb Hantsbarger

Beverley H.

Booked the class Italian Family Dinner with Chef Lorenzo in East Bay (Pleasanton)

You need to improve your communication. I became very apprehensive when I sent 3 messages via your website to the chef and no answer til the afternoon of the day before the event. Then he shows up 25 min late with no forewarning. Very embarrassing and cause of anxiety for me. Lorenzo was charming, very knowledgable about the food prep and cooking, very fun. I did give him a tip as he was leaving.

Antonio B.

Booked the class Fresh Stuffed Pasta with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

We had so much fun and learned so much with Chef Daniel. My wife and I went to his pasta making class and it was great. The space is neat and prepared for cooking and he guides you step by step. Very thoughtful and well prepared. We'll definitely do other classes with him.

Kayla T.

Booked the class Handmade Pasta Workshop with Chef Doug in San Francisco (Mission)

Our experience with Chef Doug was fantastic! Not only was the food amazing, but he was wonderful company to have over for the evening and he left our kitchen cleaner than it was when he arrived. We canâ€™t wait to try the recipes he left us again and canâ€™t recommend him enough!

Evan S.

Booked the class Handmade Pasta Workshop with Chef Doug in San Francisco (Nob Hill)

Chef Doug was amazing. The recipes were delicious and he was very hands on in the lesson. He was also extremely friendly, and made great conversation. He also brings everything you need for the lesson, and does a great job cleaning afterwards. 10/10 will definitely do another course! Thanks for a fantastic evening!

William G.

Booked the class Handmade Pasta Workshop with Chef Doug

Fantastic! Would highly recommend!

Mikelly B.

Booked the class Simply Italian with Chef Eric in San Francisco (Noe Valley)

Chef Eric was so great! He was knowledgeable, patient, and fun! I would highly recommend his Italian class.

Arnav M.

Booked the class Simply Italian with Chef Eric in San Francisco (Noe Valley)

Amazing experience with Chef Eric. He went into detail about each step of the process and what the point of it is and really showed his enthusiasm about his work. Would definitely recommend for someone interested.

Anastasia K.

Booked the class Simply Italian with Chef Eric in San Francisco (Noe Valley)

I had a wonderful experience with Chef Eric. I learned a lot and got inspired! Eric was very gracious with us, he is such an amazing host and has a wealth of knowledge on French and Italian cuisines. I look forward to my next class with Chef Eric!

Heather R.

Booked the class Italian Dough Workshop with Chef Libby in San Jose (Naglee Park)

Thank you Libby for a fun educational night

Raeann Y.

Booked the event Interactive Italian Pasta Making with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)

Our executive team had a blast with Chef Dirk! Would definitely recommend for a corporate outing. Chef Dirk was so patient with me leading up to the event, answering all my questions in a timely manner. I appreciate your assistance to ensure our team had a fun and unique experience!

Kelsey W.

Booked the class Italian Dough Workshop with Chef Libby in San Jose (Naglee Park)

Chef Libby was a great teacher! She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions very happily. We learned so much and would happily take another class of hers. We're already looking into trying the sushi class :)

Meredith V.

Booked the class Saffron-Infused Gulf Prawn Risotto with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

I booked this experience with Chef James as a Christmas present from our grandma to her granddaughter. She's 11 and is interested in being chef. Chef James was wonderfully inviting and friendly from the moment we all stepped into his home, and enjoyed some cheese, meats, and anchovy stuffed olives. We then helped to cook the risotto, and enjoyed the fruits of our work :) The risotto was amazing, cooked perfectly and so flavorful! We also loved the dolce cake for dessert - it was a wonderful end to the evening. I would recommend this experience to anyone!

Tasandra G.

Booked the event Interactive Italian Pasta Making with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)

Our Executive Team of 11 had a wonderful Italian team building cooking experience with Chef Dirk! He has such a great, upbeat personality that had all of us laughing and engaged. We made a wonderful meal of homemade pasta and sauces, the dessert was fabulous and we really enjoyed our evening. He did a great job of accommodating our 3 food restrictions. I highly recommend him if you want a yummy dinner, great entertainment and to learn how to cook!

Melissa G.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Chef Joni was a pleasure to cook with. She was inviting and warm. I surprised my husband with the Italian cooking class for his birthday and we had such a wonderful time. Cooking the ragu, making homemade pasta and tiramisu was so special to us. We are looking forward to another class with her and definitely recommend her to everyone.

Randy S.

Booked the class New York Style Pizza with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

Chef Daniel is a cool human being. We appreciated that he knew and explained the science and reasoning behind what we were doing, and helped us appreciate both science and art of cooking. Canâ€™t recommend him enough!

Jessalynn S.

Booked the class Colorful Homemade Pasta with Chef Valerie in Marin County (San Rafael)

We had a fantastic time making pasta! Thank you for the amazing afternoon of learning, doing, and tasting! We definitely recommend Valerie who was super friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. If you give this class a try you won't be disappointed.

Matt G.

Booked the class Handmade Pasta and Italian Fare with Chef Ruel in San Jose (North San Jose)

Ruel is awesome! We were lucky enough to be the only couple who booked that night and had an amazing experience. We had so much fun cooking an amazing delicious meal.

Crystal S.

Booked the class The Process of Perfect Pizza with Chef Cat in San Francisco (Bernal Heights)

Such a great experience!! I had so much fun and learned a lot, too! You can tell Chef Cat is passionate about her craft!

Teddy S.

Booked the class Wood Fired Neapolitan Style Pizza with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)

Was hoping it was a bit more in depth like getting the fire going or making the dough. Just rolling the dough and adding toppings to put in the oven wasn't what I had expected. To be fair, Phoebe did answer questions but the focus then got further diluted in making donuts and gelato ... I thought I signed up for a wood fired pizza making class

Kim T.

Booked the class Italian Dinner Party Favorites with Chef Mikki

Chef Mikki made us feel right at home. He taught us so much and made the entire experience comfortable. The food was amazing. You will definitely not regret this experience.

Julie P.

Booked the class Gnocchi al Ragu with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

Chef Zenaidy is the best! She is so fun and friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic, but most importantly, we learned so much! Very hands-on instruction and Chef Zenaidy makes you feel like you really can make everything on your own at home. Best part is that she speaks Italian, so we truly felt like we were with family. Grazie mille!!!

Steven C.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

I found Chef Joni Sare on Cozymeal and booked her for my team offsite as my 3 other team members found her Master Italian Classics Cooking Class to be a fun learning experience. Boy were we right. If you don't read my full review, all I can say is that Chef Joni was an EXCELLENT instructor and my team members and I had such a good time. We were smiling ear-to-ear the entire time we were there. Highly recommended from this reviewer. Detailed review below: Communication (5/5): We used the Cozymeal platform for everything and found their interface amazing. Chef Joni was very pro-active and communicated with me several times before the event date on January 17, 2020. What stood out about this communication was that she really wanted to know us. She asked good questions like "Why did you choose this class?", "What do you hope to learn from it?", "What are your goals?" etc. Really appreciate this since she can cater the class to exactly your needs. She was also very accommodating when I told her that one of our team members was a vegetarian so she made sure she had a vegetarian option on hand during our class. Finally, before the event, she gave us extremely detailed directions to the location of the event (including a picture) and what to expect. Really outstanding communication here. Location (5/5): Her location is in her house located in Sunnyvale near major highways. Lots of street parking once you arrive so no issues on parking. The inside is well decorated and everything seems to be remodeled including her kitchen which was very modern. See pics to get an idea. Food (5/5): The Master Italian Classics Cooking Class contains the following menu: 1.) Antipasti - Cheese, crackers, almonds, pepper jelly to snack on throughout the whole meal while you are there 2.) Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo 3.) Ragu (Mushrooms, many vegetables) - Our protein was lamb for the meat-eaters and tofu for our vegetarian team member. 4.) Tiramisu - for dessert. I don't want to spoil too much of the class but I'll share some of the highlights for me at least. Preparing the Fettuccine Dough from scratch including folding it, kneading it, was a really fun experience. Also running through the dough through the pasta machine to stretch it and finally cut it into actually the noodles was such a cathartic experience. I'm really happy I got to experience that. The Ragu was so delicious and so healthy at the same time as we barely used any vegetable oil and we put in so many vegetables. Finally, the tiramisu making was actually pretty easy but delicious at the same time. Now that I have been through how to make Tiramisu, I am confident I can make it for a party without issue. Also, if you can't finish all the food you make, Chef Joni gives you take-out boxes to bring home so you can enjoy the food again! Our group also had leftover uncooked fettuccine and we got to take that home. Chef Joni (5/5): Last but not least Chef Joni was an excellent instructor. She was so bubbly and easy to talk to and really put the group at ease very quickly. She was masterful on dividing up certain tasks in the kitchen so we can all participate in the cooking journey and made sure we were doing the steps properly. We asked her so many questions during our time in the class and she happily answered every single one of them without being annoyed. It was nice to finish the class with all of us including Chef Joni eating at the table. Chef Joni's passion for cooking really shines through her class and we had a great time! Our team can't wait to come back. Thank you Chef Joni for a great class.

Marybarbara Z.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

Our family of 10 had an amazing time celebrating our annual Day After Christmas Surprise! Chef Zivaâ€™s kitchen was ready for our arrival with all the ingredients organized and laid out on Chefâ€™s long, long, long kitchen table. In our fettucini making class, Chef Ziva first demonstrated how to create the dough and then process it through the pasta making machine. Four of us were assigned to this task while the remaining six of our family was divided between making the bruchetta and preparing the creamy mushroom sauce that would be incorporated into the fettucini. Chef Ziva is a natural teacher - knowledgeable, patient, and caring. She made our cooking adventure enjoyable and memorable. Making our meal from scratch was not only a learning experience - it was a lot of fun, especially when we sat down in Chef Zivaâ€™s dining room and shared the fruits of our labor making pasta...from scratch!

Ntokozo B.

Booked the event Italian Classics Revisited with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

Chef David is not only a great chef, he's charismatic and a lot of fun. He knows how to walk the fine line between being playful and casual while also remaining very professional - quite a feat! The meal was absolutely delicious, and we picked up a lot of everyday cooking skills like tips and tricks that will dramatically reduce the time it takes for you to chop vegetables! Lots of fun, I highly recommend

Amber L.

Booked the event Kitchen Face-Off with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)

This was one of the best team experiences we've ever had! Thank you Chef Phoebe for a great day! Everyone had so much fun!

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