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Chef Maria is an award-winning author, culinary instructor, motivational speaker, and a health and wellness coach. She's been featured in The New York Times and on The Today Show, and has offered classes at prestigious venues, including The Natural Gourmet Institute. Chef Maria spent several years traveling and studying in Greece, and emphasizes the health and healing properties of ancient Greek cuisine in her cooking classes.

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Chef Maria's Overall Rating

4.2 / 5

Based on 5 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Maria

Donna

12/30/19

I was never notified by Cozymeal that the class was cancelled. We had driven over an hour to get there. Chef Maria was very nice and contrite but she wasnвЂ™t given a method to contact us by Cozymeal. It was a major inconvenience and I donвЂ™t think I would book through Cozymeal again. They have done nothing so far to make things right.

12/30/19

Marvin

10/29/19

Chef Maria was a wonderful guide to Greek cuisine! The food was amazing, and everyone had a great time. We chopped herbs, made doughnuts, and everyone had plenty to eat. IвЂ™d do this again! The entire team had a great time.

10/29/19

Greg

05/23/19

Chef Maria's Greek cooking class was incredible! Start to finish, she was attentive, creative, and offered unique wisdom from her homeland. If you're looking for a class for a group large or small, do not hesitate to book Chef Maria!

05/23/19