Cooking Class - Menu of Everyday Elegance - Renton

Verified guest reviews for this class

Debbie R. 08/18/2026

Our chef was amazing. Engaging and informative. We cooked encrusted pork chops with a Hollande sauce, seared scallops with caper butter cream sauce and garlic and mushroom risotto. For dessert we had tiramisu. All were delicious and we loved conversation with the chef. We learned a lot and loved the class.

Lance L. 07/27/2026

Highly recommend a cooking class with Chef Washington. We cooked the Everyday Elegance menu and loved the experience and loved the food! Chef Washington taught us some tips regarding hollandaise sauce, risotto, and brown butter sauce. We will definitely be attending further Cozymeal experiences!! Thank you!

Bridget M. 12/31/2025

Our family of four chose to learn to prepare the Everyday Elegance menu. Chefs Larsen (Washington) and Jane were well prepared for us. The kitchen was ready to go, with stations well set up for each menu item. The ingredients were beautifully fresh and of very high quality. The chefs were very pleasant and engaging, and instructions were very clear, with fun facts and good in depth explanations on why we did things a certain way. The pace was just right - neither rushed nor slow. We were encouraged to taste as we cooked. The meal was served on an elegantly set table and each course was truly delicious. Over our meal we discussed the whole process, and everyone had a chance to weigh in. We went home with a wonderful set of recipes and are ready to cook each item again soon!! A great experience from start to finish - Thank you!!

Evlyn A. 10/06/2025

Was bummed to have the experience we had. Chef Washington was distracted by a football game and was doing his best to get us out of there as soon as possible which meant I would do one dish and my guest did another dish and he also did much of the cooking himself and we both did not learn all the dishes. The whole process was super rushed. All of the recipes were altered and not what we paid for. The risotto was the best part of the meal even though it was a seafood risotto, not a mushroom risotto. Chef Washington overcooked the pork (not pork chops) in the oven which made them super chewy. He rushed cooking the butter, which meant it was not actually brown butter, and the pan was too hot when putting in the scallops which ended up being burned and over cooked - all per his instructions - and they also were not good. He also instructed me to stop whipping the cream too early for the tiramisu and he added way too much rum - an entire little bottle, which was way more than the recipe called for, so not only was the tiramisu visibly watery and runny, it tasted like pure alcohol. The entire experience was disappointing. He was clearly distracted watching tv, visibly tired, and rushing us out. Another note, he must have said "seriously" like 100 times in the night to every single thing any of us said which got slightly annoying by the end of the night - he clearly was not actually listening to us when we responded to questions he asked us. When we posed the experience to cozy meal expressing our disappointment - he acknowledged the challenges and understand our concerns and we got a partial refund which was also disappointed as I believe a full refund was warranted. I would not book with him again.

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Timothy S. 10/06/2026

Booked the class Signature French Cooking with Chef Washington in South Seattle

We had a great time making a delicious French dinner! Chef Washington is extremely personable and welcoming; his kitchen was prepped, well-equipped, and clean, with plenty of space to move around to the different stations. Our goal was to learn more about French sauces and flavors, and the experience exceeded our expectations. We will definitely book again!

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Ryan S. 09/08/2026

Booked the class Magnificent Moroccan Meal with Chef Washington in South Seattle

We loved the Moroccan cooking class with Chef Washington. Cooking a few things we had never cooked before. Chef had all of the ingredients prepared so the class would flowed well and quick, allowing enough time to sit and enjoy what we cooked while we chatted with the others in the class and Chef. Would recommend 100%!

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Jessica H. 07/26/2026

Booked the class Italian Culinary Travels with Chef Washington in South Seattle

We booked the Italian culinary experience. Chef Washington was so knowledgeable, patient, and professional. We had an amazing time! We would definitely book with him again!

BRIANNA G. 05/15/2026

Booked the class Get Rolling Sushi with Chef Washington in South Seattle

We made a 5-course sushi-inspired meal! It included rolling sushi (both vegetarian friendly and premium seafood), making a delicious udon noodle dish, rolling and frying spring rolls, making prawns, and preparing a scrumptious dessert. Our chef was down to earth and encouraged us to be present in the process. He truly instilled within us a belief that we could leave his house and cook our own meals confidently (which we've done). It was truly like cooking with a friend! We vibed to music, talked about life, and made super enjoyable food. This was an experience like no other and I cannot wait to do it again! Thanks, Chef Washington!

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Moira V. 02/15/2026

Booked the class Italian Culinary Travels with Chef Washington in South Seattle

We cooked an amazing Italian 4 course meal. My favorite thing was learning the tidbits of cooking and feeling like I was in a safe inclusive environment. It was clean, intimate and I really enjoyed this unique experience. Chef L was a big part of the reason it was great, he was funny, smart, & made things simple and enjoyable.

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Dallas H. 01/17/2026

Booked the class Mediterranean Culinary Traditions with Chef Washington in South Seattle

This was a very fun experience given to me by my daughter as a Christmas gift. We cooked Mediterranean fare and ate like Queens. This was a fun cooking lesson and a delicious meal. This would be a great girls night out or even a date night for a couple. I learned a lot of delicious ways to flavor my food with spices instead of salt.

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Brenda D. 10/19/2025

Booked the class Savory Flavors of Classic Thai with Chef Washington in South Seattle

Chef Washington was great. We had a great time learning how to make Thai food. Met some new people and ate a wonderful meal.

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Stephanie P. 06/04/2025

Booked the class Italian Culinary Travels with Chef Washington in South Seattle

10/10 experience. Chef Washington worked really well with our group and we all ended up learning something new. Would definitely take more of his classes.

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