NYC (Jamaica)
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Chef Raina

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Chef Raina
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12 Reviews
Hailing from Queens, New York by way of India, Chef Raina has a variety of culinary experiences with a special emphasis on cooking classes, having taught more than 100 cooking classes since 2020 alone. She and her husband run their own catering business and love creating new recipes with colorful seasonal ingredients and a hint of Indian herbs. Her goal is to educate, entertain and connect people through fun culinary experiences.
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Making Macarons For Mom

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a wonderful gift for your mom as you learn to make macarons here. In this innovative and hands-on cooking class, you will find out how to make macarons, a sweet treat that is a perfect gift for your mom on Mother's Day. A world-class baker will show you how to create these delicious treats. You’ll learn...
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Mom’s Macarons

$89
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$89
Make magnificent macarons for mom in this chef-led experience. Craft elegant sweet treats for the mothers and mother figures in your life with this hands-on cooking class. From how to make a perfect flaky cookie to how to flavor-balance your cream fillings, this class will show you step-by-step how to make a variety...
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Elegant Italian Dishes

$149
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New Year's Eve Small Plate Spread

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End the year on a delectable note with this menu of New Year's Eve favorites. This private chef meal features an assortment of small plates, perfect for New Year’s Eve festivities. Choose from a gourmet soup or salad, then, select a spread of six appetizers from favorites like a cheddar dip and homemade...
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From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

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Taste the flavors of Chinatown and Little Italy with local craft drinks included. This food tour takes you through the culinary heart of New York City, with a drinks package to enhance the experience. Sip and savor your way through bustling streets brimming with authentic tastes and cultural heritage. Begin your...
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Lower East Side Specialties

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Landmarks of Manhattan

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Embark on a culinary adventure through Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District, and the High Line. On this food tour with Guide Lauren & team, you will have the unique opportunity to eat your way through famous Manhattan landmarks, including Chelsea Market, James Beard Foundation Curated Market 57, the High Line, and...
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Vegetarian Indian Mainstays

$99
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Enjoy beloved tikka masala and several other vegetarian Indian dishes. In this private chef meal, you'll enjoy authentic vegetarian tikka masala, samosas and more prepared by Chef Raina. First, you'll have samosas stuffed with potato and peas and served with a sweet and sour chutney. Then, it's time for crispy...
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From vegan sushi to Malaysian roti, enjoy a culinary tour of Asia. For this private chef meal, Chef Raina has prepared a delicious menu of vegetarian dishes from across Asia. Enjoy flavors from Japan, Malaysia, and and more in this one-of-a-kind meal. Your Asian excursion begins with fresh, vegan sushi rolls...
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5.0
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Savory Indian Brunch

$99
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$99
Explore new textures and flavors with this Indian brunch experience. Chef Raina has prepared a savory spread of Indian brunch dishes for you to enjoy in this private chef meal. You'll try new dishes, experience new flavors, and enjoy an authentic taste of India. Your mid-morning meal begins with a dish of...
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5.0
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Authentic Sindhi Feast

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Delight in the vibrant flavors of a traditional family feast celebrating Sindhi cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Raina invites guests to explore favorite dishes from the Sindh region of Pakistan. Practice foundational cooking skills from knife cuts to building depth of flavor with vegetables and spices...
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Chef Raina
5.0
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Queens (Jamaica)
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Indian Comfort Classics

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Craft a hearty vegetarian meal inspired by the flavors of India with Chef Raina. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Raina shares favorite comfort classics including crisp samosas and creamy saag paneer. The chef will guide you as you fold, mix, season and cook each dish. Begin by learning to prepare spiced potato...
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5.0
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Queens (Jamaica)
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Sensational Italian Cooking

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Delight the senses with a colorful and versatile Italian-inspired menu by Chef Raina. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Raina will guide you as you incorporate the senses to explore textures and aromas while learning to balance flavors and spices. This adaptable menu can easily go from weekday meal prep to cozy...
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5.0
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Queens (Jamaica)
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REVIEWS

Chef Raina's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Raina

Guy T.

Guy

09/08/22
Chef Raina was excellent and worked with us to plan an execute a fun and perfect experience for my wife's birthday!
09/08/22

Reviews Chef Raina received outside of Cozymeal

Nancy

Nancy

03/09/22
Chef Raina is so knowledgeable and so sweet, her husband was also extremely kind and super amiable, I had a great experience. They made the experience really laid back so I felt comfortable throughout the entire class. They answered all my questions and shared their experiences with me about Indian food and traveling around India. The class itself was hands on and super easy to follow, even for someone like me with little experience in Indian cuisine. Trying the spices was one of the highlights since a few of the spices were ones I hadn’t tasted before or simply did not know the name of. I left the class really appreciating the food I had just made and definitely appreciating all the spices used, the depth it gave the food, and the amount of work one has to do to make these yummy samosas. I will be taking more of her classes in the future!!
03/09/22
Nick

Nick

03/09/22
I originally hired Raina/Khado Khado to cater for my Mumbai born wife's surprise b-day party - including freshly made jalebi - a few years back and have consistently done home catering with them since then. The food's been uniformly delicious - my wife esp loves the baingan mumphali - and the service very warm and personal. I'd recommend them highly.
03/09/22