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Cooking Class - Warm and Comforting Pesto Calabrese
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What You'll Do
Learn how to make Pesto Calabrese, a regional Italian favorite, during this hands-on cooking class.
Embrace the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine in this engaging cooking class, created in partnership with the culinary experts at America's Test Kitchen. A gourmet chef will lead the way, teaching you how to make fresh pasta from scratch, before showing you how to make Pesto Calabrese, a spicy, creamy sauce from the Calabria region of Southern Italy.
Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.
This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Your Menu
For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 16
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
- Labels Couples, Fun, Italian, Pasta Making
- Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Meet your chef
Chef Emily or Resident Chef Verified Chef
Chef Emily comes to the table with a varied culinary background, focused largely on baking and pastry creation. She and her team provide memorable moments with fine food as the centerpiece. Commitment to service and a talent for epicurean artistry are hallmarks of their work. When it comes to preparing delicious dishes for eager diners, detail and discipline are key for Chef Emily and her devoted crew.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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What You'll Do
Learn how to make Pesto Calabrese, a regional Italian favorite, during this hands-on cooking class.
Embrace the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine in this engaging cooking class, created in partnership with the culinary experts at America's Test Kitchen. A gourmet chef will lead the way, teaching you how to make fresh pasta from scratch, before showing you how to make Pesto Calabrese, a spicy, creamy sauce from the Calabria region of Southern Italy.
Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.
This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
Your Menu
For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 16
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
- Labels Couples, Fun, Italian, Pasta Making
- Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Emily or Resident Chef
Kelvin M.
06/23/2025
Carlos C.
05/27/2025
It was an amazing experience,i learned a lot and the food was delicious,the chef was so amazing,she explained everything so good,i gonna repeat the experience for sure
Gabe P.
02/26/2026
Great meal. Chef Denise was awesome
Marina G.
02/11/2026
Bradford was the instructor but he was very good … very pleasant experience
Catherine R.
01/01/2026
Wonderful time making croissants. the savory crossiant was amazing. I have never eaten one as i just turn away from them, but i oculdnt stop eat them. incredible.
Christopher T.
12/21/2025
Such a fun class! Highly recommend.
Abby B.
12/16/2025
We cooked pork belly ramen with Joel and it was so good, he was very educated.
Lynn G.
12/15/2025
Emily wasnt our chef but it was a fun and wonderful experience. Be prepared to get your hands dirty. Really delicious and easy to make food and we learned a lot about cooking!
KUMI K.
11/25/2025
What a great experience! Chef Joe is a very professional not only in cooking but also entertaining ! I had a wonderful time and learned how to cook delicious Italian menu. Thanks for a memorable night !
Marylou S.
10/08/2025
Chef Stephanie and her crew were amazing!! I loved her step by step demonstrations throughout our entire class. The meal we cooked was scrumptious!! Thank you Chef Stephanie for all your expert knowledge about cookware! I will definitely sign up for another cooking class.
Danielle E.
09/23/2025
Everyone was very nice and helpful and it was a positive experience. Thank you!
Bertha A.
09/21/2025
Chef Bradford and his team were amazing. Great environment and great menu.
Marco F.
09/11/2025
OMG... chef Elizabeth was a amazing, very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, kept the whole class interesting, learned a lot in just 2 hours, and the food was delicious, will definitely do another class, once my wife comes back from military orders. This was a lilte go away secret present and she was thrilled. Thank you so much for surpassing my expectations
Janice G.
08/26/2025
Chef Will was amazing, great class & food was delicious
Magna L.
08/17/2025
My husband and I enjoyed our time! The food turned out great! Chef Bradford was energetic, engaging and kind. It was our first cooking class and we didn’t know what to expect but we would definitely recommend. We made crab cakes, steak and a melted lava cake.
Erin S.
08/02/2025
So much fun! Cannot wait to try the recipes at home
Tisha B.
07/05/2025
Class was fun , Chef Emily was wonderful . Food turned out so good.
Daniel .
06/21/2025
Chef STEPHANIE was great, a few things that would have enhanced the experience. In my opinion, the food was too little to be satisfying for a dinner. You should’ve had either bread on the table or some form of salad to start the meal. By the time we ate the scallops, they were cold, And it just wasn’t enough to be a full dinner. I learned some great Tactics and overall was a very good experience, a few tweaks could make it even better. Thanks!
Alison M.
06/14/2025
The Chef was lovely, and the pastries turned out great. I only wish everyone at the table had their dough to work with instead of sharing, and it was awkward at times. There was an individual who was baking most of the time and not allowing others to have an opportunity. I think the class is overpriced if you have to share and are not baking or cooking. That is my honest review.
Jake L.
05/10/2025
Emily was excellent chef and guide that kept us on track while providing expert knowledge and some humor. Both the food and the experience were great!
Susan V.
04/24/2025
Great menu and instructor . Very organized and well-timed
Seungah J.
03/26/2025
We had a great experience today! I brought my daughter for her birthday. The entire staff was friendly - the pace of the lesson was excellent, and the end project was so great. Would highly recommend this class!
Andrew .
02/10/2025
Class was fun and informative
JOSEFINA S.
02/09/2025
Chef Liz knows how to bake rustic breads but a 2-hour class was too much too fast: TWO prepared dough to make TWO different recipe breads. *For $99 we EACH should get dough loaf that others didn't handle barehand) *Students didn't get 9page recipe before class - CozyMeal emailed it asap I asked *Liz didn't say ANY units of ANY ingredients (eg "add the TEASPOON of salt" vs "add the provided salt) *Helpers behind Liz were distracting. *Premises pleasant, clean, good transit.
Katherine M.
01/13/2025
Chef Emily was fantastic! She was informative and we left with skills we will take with us forever. This class was so much fun and the food was so delicious. I would recommend to anyone - and we will definitely be back!
Astrid G.
01/03/2025
Chef Emily was great! Clear, patient, and delicious meal. Would happily take another class with her!
Crystal C.
12/23/2024
This was a great team-building experience with Chef Stephanie, aka "Chefanie." She is informative and engaging. The chef allowed us to ask questions and provided plenty of opportunities to share the cooking and learning experience. My only suggestion would be to offer stools to participants since eating the meal standing up was awkward and uncomfortable after standing for 2+ hours during preparation
Irene H.
12/22/2024
Class was great. Chef was knowledgeable, friendly, fun. Great location. I’d recommend
Liceen F.
12/16/2024
Came as a group of 3 for a friend’s birthday and had the most amazing time. I really enjoyed the ease of the class and the prep work that went into setting up everything for us. The polenta was amazing. It was honestly my favorite part of the meal and then it was the blood orange sorbet for me. 10s all around. The staff there was so sweet. I will definitely be back. <3
Angela L.
12/15/2024
So much fun! Chef Emily was wonderful! I learned a few new techniques and it was a joyous atmosphere. The only thing we would have appreciated is some stools or chairs to enjoy eating our work.
Aaron Z.
12/05/2024
We did the yule log class for a small team outing. Emily was a great teacher, the class was well organized and run, and the cakes we made were incredible.
Adryan S.
11/21/2024
Thank you chef Jasper for such an amazing class!
Judith H.
10/13/2024
Excellent organization and clear instructions made it a fun time for our group of mother, grandmother and two teenagers.
Andrea Washington .
09/09/2024
This cooking class was such a fun time! The recipes for each of the items were clear and easy to follow along. Chef Liz and her two assistants were so knowledgeable and really made it an enjoyable experience. Definitely will look into other cooking classes soon!
Cody L.
09/01/2024
Wonderful time! So easy and fun- my 10 year old and I had a blast!
Shannon C.
08/31/2024
Great teacher!
Siqi Z.
08/05/2024
Very fun experience to have with friends in the city. The chef was great and knowledgeable.
Danielle B.
07/29/2024
Emily and her staff were warm, helpful, and welcoming! The pies were delicious and so much better than the ones in bakery stores. I hope she'll have more pie making classes. It was fun!
Dora G.
06/02/2024
It was a great experience; the chef was very helpful and explained everything very accurately. The team was very nice too, and the food was really delicious. I learned a lot about how to make delicious steak and sweets in a good atmosphere. Recommended !!!
Haley F.
05/28/2024
Loved Chef Emily's class - made amazing crab cakes that were healthy and delicious!! Also learned some great knife skills and general cooking basics. Would recommend to anyone!
Raimond A.
05/12/2024
Chef Emily is was very humble and very informative. I would recommend her class for anyone at any level
Kathleen A.
04/27/2024
She was outstanding and the cake was DELICIOUS
Saikiran R.
03/26/2024
We did this class as a birthday gift to our 15-year old! The class was amazing and we all had a great time!
Tareen H.
03/19/2024
Amazing, funny, and so helpful! This class was really fun and interactive. That being said, wouldn’t recommend for someone who is seriously trying to learn baking techniques
Jessica G.
01/11/2024
This was a great and fun experience, especially for a new comer in the kitchen. Our instructor gave us the instructions and some tips on how we can slightly alter the recipie to match our tastes and capabilities. We would definitely try out another class. Thank you!
Helen Y.
12/04/2023
This is a review for Signature Thai Delights that was done by Chef Steven and his 2 sous chef. I enjoyed the experiences since everyone in the class had their role to prepare for the 3 dishes. No one was left out in this cooking class experience. I was surprised that finished cooking product were served on real dinnerware with forks and knives. I did get to buy something for my friends for their Christmas gifts. However, I could not use the $10 off my next cooking classs since I did not have the list of cooking classes available. I got a chance to find out what Thai cooking tasted and I could add or delete the spicy flavors to my taste.
Kelli
11/30/2023
I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta my self! Great class over all would definitely take again!
Andrea
11/30/2023
Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.
Micky
11/30/2023
Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.
Kathleen
11/30/2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.
Theresa
11/30/2023
This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.
Jenny
11/30/2023
Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I can not wait to take more classes.
Bob
11/30/2023
Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.
Jay
11/30/2023
The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.
Anne
11/30/2023
Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!
Beverly
11/30/2023
Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!
Nicole
11/30/2023
Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!
Kerry
11/30/2023
I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!
Aimee
11/30/2023
Great class! So delish!
Sonda
11/30/2023
Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.
Beth
11/30/2023
Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.
Lisa
11/30/2023
Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!
Britten
11/30/2023
Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!
Eileen F.
11/25/2023
Really enjoyed the class. Very hands on.
Christopher M.
11/14/2023
Emily and her team were great and fun and informative. I would do it again!
Andrea
11/02/2023
The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!
Victor H.
07/05/2025
Mohammad S.
08/01/2025
Good food but they had another table cooking my stuff
Miki Lisov .
05/10/2025
Unfortunately, all the chicken was undercooked. Some of us ate a little before realizing it was still raw, which raised concerns about food poisoning. On a positive note, the salad was excellent, and the biscuits were just as good.
Gabe Velez .
05/09/2025
Some chicken pieces had feathers, and the chicken was still Raw after being taken out of the oven. Part of the sauketash was frozen when put into the skillet. I think the overall organization could improve.
Jackie Giron .
05/08/2025
Loved the process and how everything was broken down step by step but chicken was raw at the end. It was not well cooked.
Wendy F.
05/02/2025
The class and kitchen space was nice. Instructor gave good tips too. Unfortunately our chicken was undercooked and we ran out of time to cook it further. Our group didn’t get to enjoy it which was a big disappointment. We should have made the chicken first to have more time to cook. We enjoyed the biscuits and salad.
Michael M.
03/22/2025
Did not enjoy class. Not enough instruction and sharing a work space in a small corner was not fun.
Also never received recipes!!
Pamela B.
02/23/2025
Although Chef Emily was great and engaging and the food tasted good, the structure of cooking classes was a little rushed for my taste. There is also no seating when you’re eating your meal and eating standing up isn’t the best. However I really appreciated the technical tips around basic skills like cutting that was part of the course.
Scott F.
11/10/2024
Was a decently fun night but echoing some comments I've just gone back and looked at now. Did not realize this was going to be a 4 person event - we went as a couple and were surprised we were then paired with another set of people. A bit disappointing when being unexpectedly paired up with strangers to split up tasks (though our partners ended up being great people!). The class also felt rushed, where we were told to take a tray out from our area and by the time we did that the instructor was already telling the next step. Led to a bit of confusion from time to time and a lot of asking for repeat instructions. Overall wouldn't recommend for the price
Scott L.
09/21/2024
We were not a fan of this cooking class, especially when so many great cooking classes exist in NYC. The instructor knew what they were doing, but didn't seem especially engaged with the class. One big issue was that this was billed as a date night cooking class, yet my partner and I were at a table with another couple and the four us cooked a meal together. In other words, the steps were split between four people, so my partner and I didn't complete the entire recipe (i.e. we cooked the rice, they fried the shrimp, we cut the vegetables, etc.). At a cooking class, I'd expect to make the entire recipe myself (or at least the entire recipe with my partner). In addition, the sanitary precautions were pretty terrible. We cut raw shrimp with a knife and cutting board and then were told to use the same knife and cutting board to cut the sashimi grade salmon. Definitely not sanitary. Finally, the amount of food we made was pretty small... we grabbed a few slices of pizza afterward.
Short answer: find a different class; they exist.
Sahel R.
09/14/2024
I recently had the experience of booking a Date Night cooking class, and while I wanted it to be a delightful surprise for my husband's birthday, it unfortunately turned out to be quite disappointing. Here’s the breakdown:
First, I have to give a shoutout to our chef, Tina! She was fantastic—definitely a 5-star personality! Charming and engaging, she really tried to make the best out of a last minute changes. Her team worked hard, and I appreciate that.
However, the experience itself fell short for several reasons. I booked the class on the same day before midday, and I was excited, but the location wasn’t disclosed until a few hours before. When we arrived, our names weren’t on the list, and there was no table set up for us.
To make matters worse, we were informed that they didn’t have enough ingredients because four others had booked last minute. We were short on rice, which was disappointing. Instead of the promised tuna, we were given salmon, and again, there wasn’t enough for everyone.
It’s frustrating that with a little planning, they could have sourced more ingredients from a nearby Whole Foods, which was just a three-minute walk away. Instead, they decided to divide what little they had among 13 people.
Overall, I’m sad to say I won’t be booking through this website again. It’s a shame when a fun idea turns into a letdown, especially when you’re hoping to create memorable moments.
Andrea Z.
07/18/2024
Chef Tanya was kind but not engaging or enthusiastic. We left hungry- each person only gets to eat 2 slices of steak (we all agreed upon medium rare and staff cooked them to well done while the students were on a break). No student was allowed to use the blow torch, which was the top kitchen tool we were interested in learning how to use.
Bushra B.
06/10/2024
It was good experience hope to get more classes with cozy meal. Waiting for the recipes.
Alison .
04/13/2024
Did not get copies of recipes either during or after as promised
Sydney S.
04/04/2024
Had to share my meal I paid almost $200 for with two strangers. It wasn’t mentioned in any information and the two girls we had to share with also said nowhere did it say that. I also never got the recipe that was told would be emailed to me, and they tried to pitch us in a half assed sale. Throughly unimpressed will not be doing this again.
This star literally goes straight to the chef. I know it’s not their fault the rules are made by the company, but fuck the company. Thank you Chef Steven for the great time, for answering my questions, and teaching me and my boyfriend some new tips and tricks.
James Zhang .
04/04/2024
Fun class, but food portions were dissapointingly small, especially sharing a steak between 4 people.
Charlotte D.
01/25/2024
Not worth the money for the experience overall. Felt rushed and didn’t get to learn or eat much !
Greta P.
01/06/2024
Honestly if I could leave 0 stars I would. This was SUCH a HUGE disappointment. We did not have chef Emily, who has amazing reviews, instead we had Tanya. During the entree portion of the class, the only section that required cooking rather than "assembling", Tanya took our group's ingredients and prepared our full entree as an example for the class. Meaning we did not do ANY cooking during the class. This was very strange, and left us with nothing to do but watch while the other groups had fun learning to cook. In addition, the dessert course was pre-prepared for us when we got there and the sorbet was melted and unset. Overall, this was just very strange and honestly a huge let down.
