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Cooking Class
$125
Korean Food Essentials
With Chef Polly
(5.0)
$129.99 PER PERSON
All fees included
2.5-hour class • 5-course meal
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore the essentials of Korean cuisine starting with foundational pantry items. A world-class Chef Polly will guide you through authentic recipes and techniques to craft a vibrant meal from scratch using iconic Korean seasonings. Begin with a comforting soybean paste stew brimming with tofu, vegetables and garlic. Then, prepare multigrain red rice and stir-fried mushrooms before moving on to glass noodle stir-fry with spinach, mushrooms and a savory-sweet soy dressing. End your culinary journey on a sweet note with hotteok, chewy Korean pancakes filled with brown sugar and nuts. Book this Korean cooking class today!
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Can easily accommodate vegan and gluten free diets.
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Verified guest reviews for this class
Glenda H.
What a treat to be welcomed into Chef Polly’s home to learn how to cook Korean food. Chef Polly has a way of familiarizing Korean food and making it feel more accessible. I’m looking forward to making these dishes on my own!
Lorena C.
Chef Polly was so welcoming and made the entire experience unforgettable! She didn’t just teach us how to cook — she took us on a beautiful culinary and cultural journey through Korean history and flavors. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and filled with fun stories that made everyone feel comfortable and connected. I loved how she encouraged us to interact, share, and truly enjoy the process. It felt more like cooking with a friend than being in a class. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves learning about food and culture!
Zachary H.
I had such a wonderful experience taking Chef Polly's Korean food essentials class! From the moment the class began, she created a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment that made everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their cooking experience. Chef Polly has a gift for breaking down techniques into simple, easy-to-follow steps while also sharing the stories, traditions, and culture behind each dish. Her passion for Korean cuisine is contagious, and you can tell she genuinely loves teaching others. She was patient, encouraging, and happy to answer every question along the way. The food was absolutely delicious, and I left not only with recipes I can't wait to recreate at home, but also with a much deeper appreciation for Korean cooking. This was one of the most enjoyable cooking classes I've taken, and I would recommend Chef Polly to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and memorable culinary experience.
Constanze B.
My friends and I booked Chef Polly’s Korean Food Essentials and it was phenomenal! She was so sweet and funny! She created such a warm and inviting environment!! My friends are experienced with cooking but not professionally trained so it was really cool to see her put on her professional chef hat and teach all of us some really handy tricks! We would definitely book a class with her again :)
Heidi W.
We cooked a delicious meal with Chef Polly and learned a lot about Korean ingredients and flavors. Yummy bulgogi, jap chae, spicy tofu and pork soup, sauteed mushrooms, and various kimchee and pickled vegetables. A great experience!
Alecia M.
We cooked a variety of Korean dishes include beef bulgogi, japchae & kimchi jigae soup. Everything was delicious. Additionally, Chef Polly is very professional, kind and loving. I enjoyed working with her and would love to do so again. David & Alecia
Kienan H.
Awesome teacher and fun hangs! Took a vegan Korean cooking class with my Mom, it was a ton of fun and we learned a lot. Chef Polly is great!
Giovanni H.
A great class to attend! Chef Polly was very accommodating and made the lesson fun and easy to learn; all the food came out great and delicious!
Jarod B.
Chef Polly was an amazing teacher! Overall great environment, vibes, and most importantly food! Definitely would recommend anybody to go if it’s their first cooking class! Had a blast :)
We had such an amazing experience with Chef Polly. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and we walked away inspired to cook more at home. Thank you so much!
Laura J.
Chef Polly made us feel so welcome in her home and gave us lots of useful knowledge and tips. Food was delicious, of course. A lovely evening!
Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Polly
Adrianna V.
Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
We really enjoyed this class with Chef Polly. She made us feel welcome in her home and we learned different recipes that were flavorful and easy enough to prepare on our own. We've already prepared several of the recipes we learned in class at home and have recommended this class to friends. Definitely worth checking out!
Victor L.
Booked the menu Feast on the Greek Coast with Chef Polly in East Bay (San Lorenzo)
Polly’s service was 10/10. Her depth of knowledge was displayed with delicious flavors that we really enjoyed. The portions were so generous. She was even kind enough to give us the extra dessert and provide us recommendations on where to get fresh produce!
Brendan F.
Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)
Dechen N.
Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
Chef Polly greeted us warmly with roasted barley tea, instantly making us feel at home in her kitchen. She patiently answered our many questions while preparing a delicious bindae-tteok appetizer and guiding us step by step through each cooking process with helpful tips and encouragement. Thoughtfully checking in beforehand about dietary restrictions, she also showed me how to make a gluten-free hoettuck—something I had always wanted to try—ensuring I could fully enjoy the class. Beyond cooking, she generously shared her favorite Korean businesses and insider tips. The conversation went well beyond Korean food making the experience feel like hanging out with old friends over a wonderful meal. No matter your skill level or dietary needs, Chef Polly’s energy, warmth, and genuine hospitality make this class truly special!
Angela B.
Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
It was so much fun to cook with Chef Polly and her classes were spot on in terms of teaching me the basics of making the dishes presented in the menu as well as the tips and tricks to streamline and enhance. All the dishes came out super tasty and I feel like my cooking skills definitely have been upgraded!
Stephanie B.
Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
Chef Polly was amazing! Not only was the food delicious but she was so warm, inviting, and informative. This is my third time doing a Cozymeal cooking class and my evening with Chef Polly was by far my favorite. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the experience and how tasty the meal was. 10000/10. Would highly highly recommend this class (or any class) that Chef Polly offers.
Ramona A.
Booked the menu Korean Food Feast with Chef Polly in East Bay (Berkeley)
Chef Polly came to my home to cook a Korean Feast, for my birthday! It truly was a feast! She tailored the menu for our dietary needs. She was a total pro and pleasure to have at our home. The food was fresh delicious and impressive, and we loved every bit of it. It was a wonderful experience.
Alex S.
Booked the class Plant-Based Korean Fare with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
We loved our session with Chef Polly! She was so warm and inviting, educating us on each step. The menu was so creative and absolutely delicious! She tailored each dish to our sensitivities, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about Korean cooking.
Cele H.
Booked the class Korean Street Food Favorites with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
fun and informative; we totally enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot from Korean street food to knife skills.
Anjali G.
Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)
Chef Polly was great — very knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. She was easy to follow and broke down each recipe simply and clearly. We did the Banchan class and enjoyed its slower pace as we really got to enjoy the process and learn about each dish. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend!
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