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Chef Joshua Elias prides himself on creating joyous events featuring incredible food. In his 12 years in the restaurant industry, his roles advanced from sous chef to executive chef. As an entrepreneur in the Denver area, he now provides personal chef services and cooking classes to foodies and aspiring gourmets. Chef Joshua Elias is always eager to craft dynamic and memorable culinary experiences for an ever-growing audience.

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Denver Cooking Class: Brilliant French Spread

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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Joshua Elias

Denver Private Chef Meal: The Bachelor-Themed Dinner

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The Bachelor-Themed Dinner

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

A romantic four-course dinner with choose-your-own appetizer and entrÃ©e â€“ designed for two. Fans of The Bachelor TV show will swoon for this private chef meal led by Chef Joshua. Indulge in a romantic menu where every course is worthy of a rose – choose your appetizer and entrée as a...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Elevated Plant-Based Cuisine

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Elevated Plant-Based Cuisine

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Enjoy a bold, four-course plant-based meal crafted completely from scratch. During this private chef meal, Chef Joshua Elias will take you on a journey to explore exquisite flavor combinations from the best the Earth has to give, beginning with an eggplant caponata made with capers and fresh herbs. For the main...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Flavors of Puglia, Italy

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Flavors of Puglia, Italy

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Imagine yourself dining on the Italian coast during this meal. Take a culinary journey to the Puglia region of Italy with a private chef meal led by Chef Joshua. From golden panzerotti to iconic orecchiette and a classic pasticciotto, every course captures the rustic elegance and time-honored traditions of...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Savory Jaliscan Cuisine

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Savory Jaliscan Cuisine

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Let citrusy, smoky, spicy aromatics fill your senses as you enjoy four authentic Jaliscan dishes. Embark on a flavorful journey through Jalisco with a private chef meal led by Chef Joshua. From bold pozole to coastal ceviche and a classic baked custard, every course captures the warmth and heritage of one of...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Exquisite Seafood SoirÃ©e

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Exquisite Seafood SoirÃ©e

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Dine on fresh, exquisite seafood dishes prepared by Chef Joshua Elias inside your own kitchen. Elevate your dining experience with a private chef meal where Chef Joshua brings the precision and elegance of fine seafood cooking directly to your table. Each course is thoughtfully composed around the finest...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: Classic Spanish Cuisine With Modern Elegance

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Classic Spanish Cuisine With Modern Elegance

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Experience the fine flavors of Spanish cuisine from regions across the country. Embark on a flavorful journey through Spain with a private chef meal led by Chef Joshua. From rustic chickpea stews to coastal garlic shrimp and a classic tortilla, every course captures a distinct corner of Spanish culinary culture...

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Boulder Private Chef Meal: Festival of Spanish Flavor

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Festival of Spanish Flavor

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

The best offerings from authentic Spanish cuisine adorn your table in an exquisitely crafted meal. Discover the bold, rustic flavors of Spain with a private chef meal led by Chef Joshua. From the celebrated tapas culture of the north to the coastal traditions of Galicia, every course draws from a different...

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Boulder Private Chef Meal: Elegant Coastal Seafood Celebration

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Elegant Coastal Seafood Celebration

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

This imaginative menu is filled with bright flavors and enticing gourmet takes on seafood-centered delights. Elevate your dinner with a private chef meal where Chef Joshua brings the precision and elegance of fine seafood cooking directly to your table. Each course is thoughtfully composed around the freshest...

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Boulder Private Chef Meal: A Taste of Jalisco: Authentic Flavors From Western Mexico

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A Taste of Jalisco: Authentic Flavors From Western Mexico

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Take your senses on a journey to an exciting new destination in this culinary adventure. Celebrate the vibrant culinary traditions of Jalisco with a private chef meal rooted in recipes passed down through generations. From bold pozole to coastal ceviche and a classic baked custard, every course captures the...

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Denver Private Chef Meal: 'The Bear'-Inspired Feast

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'The Bear'-Inspired Feast

$129 each

Private Chef Meal

$129

Indulge in a feast inspired by the tastiest dishes featured in the hit television show. Fans of "The Bear" won't want to miss this private chef meal, where Chef Joshua will serve a menu inspired by Carmy and Sydney's culinary adventures. Your meal begins with a welcome broth poured over grapes and garnished with...

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Boulder Private Chef Meal: Abundant Plant-Based Thanksgiving Feast

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Abundant Plant-Based Thanksgiving Feast

$79

Private Chef Meal

$79

Savor the flavors and colors of an abundant Thanksgiving meal featuring plant-based ingredients. Enjoy a from-scratch Thanksgiving holiday feast made with fresh produce and herbs. Some of the dishes Chef Joshua Elias can prepare for you include silky squash and apple soup or cranberry baked brie, vegan roast turkey or...

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Festive Holiday Menu

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

Enjoy a classic and extravagant holiday feast, carefully prepared by Chef Joshua Elias. Savor a gourmet, chef-curated meal made exactly to your preferences with a festive holiday spin. To start, choose from decadent appetizers like creamy potato leek soup or fig and pistachio baked brie. Then, your choice of roasted...

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New Year's Holiday Party Hors d'Oeuvres

$99

Private Chef Meal

$99

Enjoy a range of holiday flavors in this small-bite extravaganza by Chef Joshua Elias. Delight in the holiday season and New Year's Eve with a festive and gourmet private chef meal. This hors d'oeuvres event begins with roasted red pepper soup or Caprese salad skewers, then you may choose six upscale dishes,...

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Joshua Elias THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Boulder Cooking Class: Make the Perfect Homemade Gnocchi

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Pop-up Class

Make the Perfect Homemade Gnocchi

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Who can resist the allure of fresh, pillowy gnocchi made from scratch? In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Joshua Elias will guide you through the process of making fresh gnocchi with the freshest of ingredients. Now only will you master valuable culinary skills, youâ€™ll learn an impressive new recipe to add to...

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Pop-up Class

Craft Your Own Homemade Chorizo Tacos

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Create your own tacos completely from scratch. If youâ€™re sick of the same store-bought taco mixes for your taco nights, then this fun and interactive cooking class is perfect for you. Expert Chef Joshua will guide you through the process of making these restaurant-worthy tacos from scratch. Start out by...

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Pop-up Class

Craft Traditional Orecchiette

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Take your pasta night up a notch with handmade orecchiette in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Joshua will walk you through creating pasta dough with just semolina flour and water, then show you how to knead and shape it into classic little “ears.” While the pasta cooks, you’ll simmer a simple,...

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Pop-up Class

Make Classic Italian Gnocchi

$75

Cooking Class

$75

Soft, pillowy gnocchi takes center stage in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Joshua. You’ll start by mixing potatoes, flour and eggs into a simple dough, then learn how to roll, cut and shape your gnocchi like a pro. Once the pasta is ready, you’ll make a bright lemon sauce with smoky dry-cured ham,...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Joshua Elias

Katrina D.

12/22/2025

Chef Joshua was increÃble! From the food to the company everything exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely book chef Joshua again! Thank you !!

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nancy k.

06/09/2026

We had a totally plant based meal; an interesting olive tapenade over sourdough bread, delicious soup, roasted vegetables over mashed celeriac, an a coconut creme with red plums and pistachios. I learned many things about how to bring out flavors and how to mix flavors. There were four of us and we all had an outstanding time. Chef Joshua was a brilliant, kind and interesting teacher.

sophia l.

05/16/2026

Joshua is so fun to talk to! And the meal was gorgeous and we loved the dinner!

Joshua S.

04/27/2026

Chef Elias was above and beyond our expectations. His presence and cooking made for a truly special evening for my wife and I. Couldnâ€™t give a higher recommendation!! Weâ€™ll be booking again.

Zachary K.

04/05/2024

Very knowledgable and friendly!

John M.

03/21/2024

Joshua was awesome and provided excellent food and cooking techniques! 10/10 would recommend

Alisha Desai .

03/21/2024

Josh was a delight to meet! We loved this experience and had a lot of fun learning cooking tips, new recipes, and about the food scene in Colorado in general. He was very informative and was able to answer any cooking question we had. Highly recommend!

Delmi P.

03/18/2024

Chef Joshua was absolutely wonderful and he made the experience comfortable and fun almost immediately. The selection of the recipes was great and the food was delicious. He was very nice to talk to and we came away with some awesome new recipes, a ton of restaurant recommendations, and reading material to understand how and why certain foods are prepared. Great experience, exceeded all expectations!

Allison S.

01/29/2023

Chef exceeded our expectations. The food was AMAZING, and we really enjoyed the experience.

Hailey G.

01/12/2023

Joshua was fantastic! The food was incredible and we had the best little dinner party! Joshua was friendly and professional. I couldn't recommend more! Thanks Joshua!!

Lina P.

01/07/2023

We had Chef Joshua come to our home for our daughterâ€™s 12th birthday. He had such a wonderful rapport with all of us and so many great insights to help us up our cooking game. We will definitely have him back!

Isabelle H.

01/06/2023

We had a great night with Chef Joshua. He was kind and patient, hands on and easy to follow with his step by step instructions. The meal was delicious and we really enjoyed having the option to have the experience in our home. We would highly recommend chef Joshua to other couples/groups and look forward to doing another class with him in the future.

Jonathan S.

07/22/2022

Awesome experience. The chef was super nice and informative. Food was incredible

Andrew R.

07/16/2022

Joshua did an amazing job and we will certainly book more classes with him. He did a great job teaching us how to make our meal and was overall just a great guy. Out of 5 stars I would give 10 and I will recommend him/cozy meal to family and friends moving forward.

Michael K.

07/15/2022

Joshua was fantastic!! He far exceeded our expectations for the dinner. Not only is he a great chef he was also a wonderful conversationalist. Thank you Joshua!!

Becket D.

05/31/2022

The cooking class was great! My wife and I really enjoyed learning from Chef Joshua about how to make pasta. We were curious students of the game and he answered all of our questions about the pasta-making experience. We made gnocchi a few days after his visit based on his guidance and it turned out excellent. I would highly recommend this to anyone with an interest in learning more or honing their craft.

Noel M.

01/24/2022

We had a fantastic time with Chef Joshua Elias! He is so patient, engaging, and a great conversationalist. We had a great time cooking together, learning, and then enjoyed a delicious dinner. Iâ€™d highly recommend him and we will definitely use cozymeal again. What a fun concept!

Kristiana C.

01/16/2022

Not only was the food delicious, his company and conversation was amazing. Will definitely be calling back!

Zach H.

12/27/2025

Chef canceled without any notice to the attendees or the host location. Will not be trying again

Mark K.

01/06/2024

There was a mixup with scheduling. My daughter set up a lesson for 1/5/24 and gave it to me for Christmas. When I tried to redeem the gift card, I couldnâ€™t find the scheduled lesson. I did online chat and explained I was to have chef Elias on 1/5 at 6pm. They sent me a link and I confirmed appointment but I didnâ€™t notice that they changed the date. He showed up on 12/29 when I was out of town. My wife explained that it was supposed to be 1/5 and he said no problem, I will return next week. Except he did not show. My daughter paid $200 for nothing. I have to pay again to get lesson. I am very disappointed and would never recommend this service to anyone!!!

Chef Joshua Elias

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Joshua Elias

Brilliant French Spread

Splendid Spanish Tapas

Marvelous Pasta Mix

Classic French Feast

Pasta Shapes and Styles

Modern Spanish Small Plates

Big Easy Flavors

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Joshua Elias

The Bachelor-Themed Dinner

Elevated Plant-Based Cuisine

Flavors of Puglia, Italy

Savory Jaliscan Cuisine

Exquisite Seafood SoirÃ©e

Classic Spanish Cuisine With Modern Elegance

Festival of Spanish Flavor

Elegant Coastal Seafood Celebration

A Taste of Jalisco: Authentic Flavors From Western Mexico

'The Bear'-Inspired Feast

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Joshua Elias THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Abundant Plant-Based Thanksgiving Feast

Festive Holiday Menu

New Year's Holiday Party Hors d'Oeuvres

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Joshua Elias THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Make the Perfect Homemade Gnocchi

Craft Your Own Homemade Chorizo Tacos

Craft Traditional Orecchiette

Make Classic Italian Gnocchi