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Cooking Class - Preserves, Confits and More!
Cooking Class - Preserves, Confits and More!
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What You’ll Do
Fill your pantry with sublime, handcrafted treats!
Transform your kitchen into your favorite little gourmet market as you master the art of homemade pickles, jelly, and rilettes. Chef Ryan will guide you through the techniques and skills you need to create these mouthwatering sweet and savory treats.
Class starts with a classic watermelon rind jelly, bursting with fresh summer flavors, paired with a savory goat cheese sourdough crostini. Create a luscious pork belly rilette served with dense walnut levain toasts and a tangy French mustard. Master the art of pickling by making homemade baby corn and summer pepper pickles.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Watermelon Rind Jelly
With goat cheese sourdough crostini
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Pork Belly Rillette
With walnut levain toast and French mustard
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Baby Corn and Summer Pepper Pickles
With spicy tomato gazpacho
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Adult, Couples, French
Meet your chef
Chef Ryan Verified Chef
Chef Ryan has studied varied cuisines and was trained in baking and pastry at the Ritz Carlton. He has held titles such as pastry chef at Chez TJ, which held two Michelin stars, and as chef de cuisine at Baume Restaurant, which also earned two Michelin stars during his time there. His dishes are founded in comfort, thanks to his Italian heritage, and imbued with grace thanks to his classical French training.
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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
Fill your pantry with sublime, handcrafted treats!
Transform your kitchen into your favorite little gourmet market as you master the art of homemade pickles, jelly, and rilettes. Chef Ryan will guide you through the techniques and skills you need to create these mouthwatering sweet and savory treats.
Class starts with a classic watermelon rind jelly, bursting with fresh summer flavors, paired with a savory goat cheese sourdough crostini. Create a luscious pork belly rilette served with dense walnut levain toasts and a tangy French mustard. Master the art of pickling by making homemade baby corn and summer pepper pickles.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Watermelon Rind Jelly
With goat cheese sourdough crostini
~
Pork Belly Rillette
With walnut levain toast and French mustard
~
Baby Corn and Summer Pepper Pickles
With spicy tomato gazpacho
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Adult, Couples, French
Reviews
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John
09 Nov 2019
Great introduction to the science of pasta and the landscape of things you can do with 4 ingredients. We got to explore color and texture and make 3 very different pastas (and 3 meals worth of food) in the 2-hour session. Definitely recommended.
Jake
02 Nov 2019
We loved the class, very informative with the right amount of work done for you mixed with hands on aspects. Tons of donuts, went home full with a to go box as well. Ryan was awesome and clearly knows what he's doing in terms of making donuts and running classes. I'll be recommending to friends and family for sure!
Jeff
14 Oct 2019
We had a great time learning how to make pasta. Chef Ryan does a great job ensuring we get an opportunity to do everything plus enjoy his talented cooking. Thank you for the great experience and tips we can use in our own kitchen!
Jessica
17 Sep 2019
Excellent
Sara
20 Aug 2019
My roommate and I had so much fun taking a class with Chef Ryan! He was knowledgable, patient and full of interesting anecdotes and helpful hints. Thanks Chef Ryan!
Tiana
21 Jul 2019
A very wonderful experience! Chef ryan was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. The class itself was great. We got to learn and then we got to bake and be creative. Definitely would book again!
Pieter-Jan
23 Jun 2019
Really good experience giving a very good overview of different types of pasta with great variety of sauces. Totally feel equipped to reproduce this on my own! Great class!!
Priya
03 Mar 2019
This class was amazing -- my friend and I are complete beginners and Chef Ryan was a great teacher. The food was delicious and it was a super fun activity!
Hannah
04 Feb 2019
Thanks for the great experience!
Sheila
26 Aug 2018
We loved our class with Chef Ryan and learned a lot - thanks!
Kindra
26 Aug 2018
Ryan - You made last Sunday a great, yummy blast. You really guide the group with ease and made the one lesson I've wanted to learn for a long time a perfect one! Jazzed to have a few more tools in my toolbox!
Eva
19 Aug 2018
The class was really interesting and fun. I loved the results. The groups was also really fun to work with!
Carol
27 May 2018
Loved it! It’s so fun to take a class from a master at his craft. Liked the pace of the class too - other cooking schools felt rushed. Thanks Chef Ryan!
Stephanie
21 May 2018
The class was great!! The strawberry donut was so worth the wait. I bought this as a present for someone and they loved it, highly recommend this class!
Ryan
13 Mar 2018
This was a fun class - educational and the donuts turned out great!
Amanda
29 Jan 2018
Chef Ryan is a rockstar. I gave this class to my boyfriend for Christmas and had no idea what to expect. Needless to say, we were blown away not only by how good the food ended up being, but how great of a teacher Chef Ryan was and how hilarious he is! We really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to try another of his classes AND to visit his new pasta shop on Fillmore.
Aronima
18 Jan 2018
Had an amazing class with Chef Ryan this weekend! Met some amazing people and above all, learnt to make yummy donuts! Chef Ryan explained the process in detail, along with technical reasons behind why we do things a certain way. The class is pretty hands on - we had a lot of fun making the donuts and then eating them! I highly recommend this class! :)
Javier
14 Jan 2018
Great class! Chef Ryan was awesome and very knowledgeable. The donuts were delicious! Definitely recommended!
Emma
09 Jan 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed this class. Chef Ryan taught us how to make some really delicious pastas and made the session fun and with very tasty mini meals at the end! Pasta is easier than I realized and we will be trying to replicate these recipes as often as we can! Would highly recommend.
Kelsey
07 Jan 2018
We loved the class! My family texted me and expressed how much they enjoyed the experience. We will certainly stop by Merchant Roots, once open, and come support ??
John
18 Dec 2017
Chef Ryan created a great experience for our team of 15. The venue was great and was the perfect balance of instructional and fun. Highly recommended.
Eunice
17 Dec 2017
Loved the experience. While I do wish there was more hands-on things to do in the class, learning how to make pasta was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday early afternoon with my boyfriend (it was a surprise Christmas gift/date for us both).
Chef Ryan is funny, chill, and down to earth. I liked the vibe he set out, and the 2.5 hours breezed by. And my goodness, the FOOD. My favorite from the menu was the Strascinati "Guisantes" (with pea green strascinati pasta) – holy sh*t, lemon marscapone paired with the bright greens made this party in my mouth that left my jaw hanging. Freshest, tastiest pasta dish I've tasted that I can proudly say I contributed to with my own two hands!
Hoping to take more of his classes down the line. :) Thanks, Chef Ryan!
Asaf
07 Dec 2017
What a great night!
Chef Ryan told it as a story. Learned a lot about pasta.. and food.. and Italy.. and food.. :)
Awesome technique and tutoring by the Chef and wonderful, homey surrounding made it even better.
Sara
29 Nov 2017
Great food and great experience!
stephen
26 Nov 2017
Chef Ryan made this class a fun and interesting experience for people like us who haven’t made pasta before. Will be buying a motorized pasta maker ASAP!
Rachael
15 Oct 2017
Chef Ryan was amazing! We lucked out and it was just me and my boyfriend so we got a very personal experience. The pasta was great and he showed us how easy it really is to make! I want to start making all my pasta fresh from now on. Highly recommend Chef Ryan and can't wait to go to his restaurant when it opens! :)
Robert
22 Sep 2017
Chef Ryan was amazing! We lucked out and had a very intimate group (just Ryan, myself, and my best friend). The pasta was SO AMAZING. Especially the homemade rabbit sausage the chef had ready for the class. We'll be taking more classes with Ryan!
Julieanne
03 Sep 2017
We have taken cooking classes all over the world taking cooking classes and this is one of the best we have taken. We absolutely loved his Advanced Italian 2. We learned new tips on pasta and sauce making and really enjoyed Chef Ryan and will dig. Up for another one of his classes on our next trip to San Francisco!
SriVani
21 Aug 2017
Chef Ryan was fantastic! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We would highly recommend taking this class for a date or fun friend activity.
Sean
20 Aug 2017
Fantastic experience, had fun and learned even more than I expected to.
Aurélien
12 Aug 2017
Chef Ryan did an excellent job teaching us how to make the best donuts in the world. We had a lot of fun
Ehrik
29 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome! He was incredibly friendly, responsive to questions, and knowledgable of his craft. There were lots of couples at our class, and I think everyone left thinking this was a lovely (and delicious) date night. We especially appreciated that Chef Ryan showed us how to prepare some less common dough recipes and pasta shapes. One note: even though the title of the class is "Advance Pasta Making", my date and I went in without any previous pasta making experience and were completely fine.
Will
21 Jul 2017
It was an absolutely fantastic experience. Chef Ryan is extremely talented and is also able to explain the what and why of the whole process. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to make (and eat!) some amazing donuts.
Samara
16 Jul 2017
Ryan was awesome! We all had a great time and would love to take more of his classes in the future.
Celiena
15 Jul 2017
Great experience! We loved the food, how easy he made it for us, and how he went above and beyond to show the team even more pasta making tools!
Sophia
10 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was an excellent person for our group to look to cook from. We had a party of 6 and it was a surprise birthday party for my fiance. I was a little anxious as to how the night was going to turn out but everybody had a great time! He was very accommodating to all our needs and everyone of us got to make pasta. The pasta dishes were all delicious as well. Don't hesitate to book this chef for your event!
Chris
25 Jun 2017
This class was amazing. Thanks, Chef Ryan! We'll be back for more!
Linos
25 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan was superb! Made cooking very easy and had some great stories to tell - can't wait to see what he has in store for his new restaurant!
Michael
12 Jun 2017
Thanks!
Michael
12 Jun 2017
Thank you, Chef Ryan. Our family had a great time and we're still enjoying the donuts.
Carl
04 Jun 2017
Appreciated the willingness to answer any questions posed. Not just tasty but informative.
Jeannette
02 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan was great. My mom and I really enjoyed the class and learning from him. He did a great job adding stories about his background and the pasta we were making and sharing about his time in Italy / why he has a passion for what he is doing. Can't wait to visit his restaurant when it opens!
Eric
13 May 2017
Incredible class! Ryan was a great teacher and the donuts came out delicious. Would highly recommend!
Sobia
11 May 2017
Chef Ryan was great! We had so much fun making the pasta and all of the dishes were so tasty!
Garth
10 May 2017
Loved taking this donut class with my girlfriend!
Cookie
04 Apr 2017
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!
Judith
19 Mar 2017
I learned a lot and the food was delicious.
Bobby
12 Mar 2017
Very nice night. Full of knowledge and stories about how pasta came about. Great date night.
Dimitriy
08 Mar 2017
Chef Ryan was a great host and teacher. He took us through not only how to make pasta but why he was doing each step and what are some areas that we can tinker with in the future. Amazing experience that I'm likely to repeat.
Alicia
25 Feb 2017
We had a great time. Chef Ryan is super knowledgeable, friendly and fun! Not to mention, the donuts tasted amazing!
Anthony
22 Feb 2017
Incredibly well paced in its execution. Chef Ryan was seriously the best. You could tell he really thought it all out, knowing when to have us watch him, and when to let us take ownership. It was just an all around fun, insightful, and interesting experience. Highly recommend to anyone considering taking this course.
Neva
21 Feb 2017
Chef Ryan was such a pleasure to work with, and he clearly knows his stuff! Very knowledgable about the whole donut-making process, clearly explained every step and made the class feel confident in what we were doing. Thanks for an awesome experience!
Krystina
12 Feb 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome. Knowledgeable, friendly, and a great teacher for people of all cooking-levels. :) The class was run really efficiently and gave us the opportunity to poke, prod, taste, fry, plate, and play—all while keeping things moving at a great pace. Really great date or friends outing!
Dora
10 Feb 2017
I loved making those donuts :) Thanks for the great instruction!!! Maybe it would be better to distribute the boxes at the end? I feel like people might start hoarding donuts a little too early if you provide them boxes before we begin. Missed the chance to make more brioche donuts since there was so little ready-dough left. Thanks :)
Chiara
01 Feb 2017
The dinner was great- we really loved the recipes and Chef Ryan was extremely knowledgable regarding pasta making techniques. Would definitely go again!
Jessica
30 Jan 2017
Really enjoyed the class! Chef Ryan was super approachable with any questions we had. And the donuts tasted amazing
Jasmin
29 Jan 2017
Awesome class. My friends and I loved it
Kat
28 Jan 2017
Chef Ryan is a great teacher. He is very engaging and encourages questions. I definitely recommend taking this class!
Zack
26 Jan 2017
It was truly a treat to spend the afternoon with Chef Ryan. While most people will be able to explain what ingredients to use and proper cooking technique, Chef Ryan goes in to great detail about why you do things a certain way in the kitchen. He'll explain the chemistry behind the process, and why it results in something desirable. Even if that isn't something that piques your interest, the end product was always absolutely delicious. Can't recommend him enough.
Michael
24 Jan 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome! He was so patient and kind with us. Loved learning about the process and had so much fun doing it! Look forward to another class with him.
Casey
16 Jan 2017
My husband and I had a great time with Chef Ryan learning all about different kinds of dough and making donuts. Super delicious!
John
15 Jan 2017
Great experience! Chef Ryan was very helpful and informative! His causal manner was helpful for the variety of skill levels at the class.
Bonnie
08 Jan 2017
We had a great time at Chef Ryan's Pasta Class! The class size was perfect -- large enough to enjoy the social aspect but small enough that it felt like an intimate & hands-on experience -- and the recipes were delicious. Ryan did a great job balancing the informative & demo-like aspects of the class with hands-on participation, and it was a lot of fun working in a commercial kitchen space. Definitely recommend this class for all pasta lovers!
Rachel
06 Jan 2017
I gave this class as a holiday gift to my boyfriend, and we really enjoyed our evening with Chef Ryan. There were seven of us in total in the class with a range of ages and cooking background, and he was able to cater to everyone's questions and skill level. We brought a bottle of wine to enjoy while we cooked and it was just a perfect, chill Thursday night - highly recommend for other couples or even singles looking to meet people.
Adri
06 Jan 2017
Chef Ryan was amazing! The entire experience was just perfect. I am definitely doing this again, and recommending it to others. And THANK YOU for being so considerate about my food allergies. Good luck the the restaurant! We can't wait to visit.
Matt
21 Dec 2016
Ryan was fun, knowledgeable, and kept the class moving. The food was next-level delicious, and our whole experience was top-notch.
Linnae
08 Dec 2016
Had an amazing time with Chef Ryan and his fiancée!
We came here as our holiday party and they made us feel very welcome. It was a great time! Can't recommend it enough. Not only fun, but also everything we made was SO DELICIOUS. The crew thanked me all night for setting up this event. We were a little shy at first but everyone got into it and had such a great time.
I feel like we definitely got our monies worth. You have an amazing professional chef teaching you his tips for these delicious dishes, and then they did PLATING with us! Do yourself a favor, treat yourself to this class. It was worth every penny :)
Thanks for being so nice to us!
Cassandra
06 Dec 2016
Really nice guy, a true master of his craft. The donuts, beignets and churros were delicious. Thank you!
Crystal
04 Dec 2016
My husband and I had such a great experience cooking with Chef Ryan! He is super knowledgeable and approachable, and made the experience unforgettable. We will definitely be cooking with Chef Ryan again soon!
Tanisha
15 Mar 2020
Chef Ryan was awesome and really knowledgeable about food. The class was fun and the donuts were delicious!
Farhan
13 Feb 2020
Chef Ryan was a great instructor to beginners and intermediate learners.
Roberta
08 Feb 2020
What an excellent experience! Gave this as a Christmas gift and everyone loved it. The food far exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait to try the recipes at home. This class made me feel confident about making my own pasta.
Laura
15 Dec 2019
Chef Ryan's donut making class was SO fun! We not only learned how to make three different types of donuts and the methodology behind each type of dough, but we also got to be hands on making them and decorating them ourselves. I would say that our donuts being consumed in less than 30 seconds speaks for just how great they were! If you are looking for a fun interactive class be sure to take this one.
Renee
01 Oct 2019
Chef Ryan was fantastic! He's incredibly knowledgable about banking and fun to talk with and learn from. And the donuts we made were delicious!
Molly
23 Aug 2019
Chef Ryan is great! The class was really well organized and the food was fabulous.
Andrew
05 Jun 2019
Fun, entertaining, and I now want to make my own pasta at home.
Jason
04 Jun 2019
4.9 Stars for lack of wheelbarrow to wheel me out of there...
David
07 Apr 2019
What a wonderful experience. Could not rate it more highly. Adjusts to all levels. Will return !!
jeannie
07 Apr 2019
Awesome first time with Cozymeal. The food was amazing and chef Ryan was very knowledgeable and friendly. I was stuffed with pasta that night and learned so much about pasta making. I would recommend this class!
Han
11 Feb 2019
Amazing! Chef Ryan was so authentic and kind. His passion for teaching and food shows in a really comfortable and genuine way. You can tell that he really cares about what he does. This was my first Cozymeal class and was initially fearful that I'd mess everything up but Chef Ryan's approach in teaching made me feel that I can try making any of these dishes at home. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed his class and have already recommended others to take this class :)
Veronica
11 Feb 2019
Clear demonstration and lots of hands on! Would gladly take again
Chelsey
10 Feb 2019
Knew his stuff! Was fun to watch him work, learn about the donut making process, then make and eat donuts!
Kate
13 Jan 2019
Ryan was informative, personable, and genuinely loves teaching classes. The food was absolutely amazing and made us excited to start making homemade pasta. If you’re hesistant Just book it you won’t be disappointed!!
Katrina
11 Dec 2018
Fun class. Especially enjoyed learning more some tips and tricks for choux pastry. Majority of class hands-on is cutting and frying. You're also free to experiment with your flavor combos, which is fun. Prepare to take home a lot of donuts!
Foua
18 Nov 2018
Chef Ryan is very knowledgeable.
Hannah
19 Oct 2018
Chef Ryan was great! My husband and I have made pasta before, but nothing ever turned out like the meals we ate during this class. It was a good balance of leaning, watching, and doing. This class is great for people of all cooking levels - nothing is too challenging. It was also fun to bring your own bottle of wine and chat with everyone around you. I highly recommend the class and look forward to taking more through Cozymeal.
Robby
05 Oct 2018
Chef Ryan put together a really fun and interesting class. We made three different very tasty pastas, and the tools and techniques we used were unique and cool. We were there for a birthday party and everyone had a great time!
Robby
05 Oct 2018
We had a fantastic time. Chef Ryan was a great teacher, was informative and funny when answering questions, and the food was DELICIOUS. Highly recommended.
Janelle
23 Sep 2018
Chef Ryan was a great teacher and we had a lot of fun! Bring a bottle of wine - and come with your questions and your appetite!
Kaitlin
28 Aug 2018
Awesome class! Very friendly chef and delicious meals. Good balance of hands on and learning.
Melissa
27 Aug 2018
This was a class that I booked for my pasta-loving husband. We had previously tried making pasta at home following recipes, but always never knew if the results we were getting were consistent with the end goals of the recipe. Chef Ryan was welcoming and patient, and he taught us three great doughs, and ways to shape them with or without equipment. He was also quick to answer all our questions, and even did a small demonstration to show us what he was talking about when mixing pasta by hand. Looking forward to testing out our new found knowledge in our kitchen!
Daniel
22 Aug 2018
Really awesome pasta making experience! I was surprised we were able to make 3 different pastas so quickly and efficiently. The best thing is that all three tasted great. I would love to take another pasta or donut class.
Susie Adams
12 Aug 2018
Wonderful pasta and sauces! Stools very uncomfortable and your floor is hard.? Please send recipes to: vibrant1@aol.com. Thanks
Debra
12 Aug 2018
Chef Ryan was incredible, friendly, knowledgeable and fun. He was an excellent teacher and the three pasta dishes we created were delicious.
Jered
17 Jul 2018
Fantastic experience
Adam
06 Jul 2018
We loved our Cozymeal experience with Chef Ryan. My wife and I attended along with 6 other guests. It lasted 2.5 or 3 hours and we made 3 different dishes. It was a really nice space and fit the 8 people who attended very comfortably. There was a good amount of participation and we learned a lot about some pretty unique pastas. Chef Ryan was extremely knowledgable and had some cool stories to share about Italian pasta legends :) The food was incredibly delicious. It was BYOW (wine) which was cool. Over the past couple of years, I've been to 5 or 6 cooking classes at various venues (not through Cozymeal), and this was by far the best one.
Chris
18 Jun 2018
Excellent hands-on class. It was a lot of fun and we learned so much. Thank You Chef Ryan for a great experience.
Nou
17 Jun 2018
The hands on was awesome. Great class and fun best out of all great chef â¤ï¸
Audrey
20 May 2018
It was awesome! The donuts are delicious! Chef Ryan is very knowledgeable and funny, I had a great time!
Kendall
07 May 2018
Chef Ryan was amazing!! Looking forward to checking out his new place on Fillmore and hopefully doing more Cozymeal classes.
Jorge
01 Apr 2018
Excellent class! Delicious donuts!
Gareth
31 Mar 2018
Great - really enjoyed the lesson!
Tyler
18 Feb 2018
Chef Ryan was great! We enjoyed the three pastas he taught us in the Advanced Pasta Making Class. Our favorites were the pea green strascinati and tomato soppressini...really delicious fresh pastas. All in all, an enjoyable experience with a small cozy group. Thanks, Chef!
mavish
12 Feb 2018
An excellent class! I bake quite a bit, but have never really explored the world of donuts. Chef Ryan made them approachable by going step by step through three different ways of making donuts. Not to mention they were delicious! I would definitely recommend for any level of expertise :)
Ilana
30 Jan 2018
Chef Ryan was amazing and we had so much fun! Highly recommend taking his pasta class! We learned a ton and left inspired to try it at home on our own. Thank you!
Daniel
16 Jan 2018
Chef Ryan was great we enjoyed the entire experience and learned a ton we look forward to try cozy meal again!!
Naomi
16 Jan 2018
Chef Ryan's class was great. The pasta dishes tasted amazing and were very unique. I'm looking forward to making some at home!
Karen
14 Jan 2018
Learned how to make different pasta shapes, along with fabulous sauces. Learned how to plate in an artistic way as well.
Ryan
14 Jan 2018
Chef Ryan was FANTASTIC. We had a great night, and loved every dish.
Abby
10 Jan 2018
Ryan was great! We had a fabulous time and look forward to attending a future class with him.
Corie
08 Jan 2018
Took my mom as a Christmas present in addition to the pasta maker I bought her. Sooooo glad I did! It was the perfect gift and we both had so much fun. Learned so much and all the pasta was DELICIOUS. Chef Ryan is super personable and helpful - highly recommend. Just had the best time.
Arron
26 Dec 2017
Super cool, Knowledgeable , Entertaining great intro for future business owners or home cooks.
Alex
18 Dec 2017
I had a fantastic time. Chef Ryan was incredibly inviting and was equally knowledgeable when it came to the pasta making. You could tell that he enjoyed what he was doing and that helped make our dinner one of the best meals I’ve had all year. It didn’t hurt that the food was awesome, too :)
Sahara
17 Dec 2017
Chef Ryan is great! Keeps it real!
Carla
15 Dec 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome ! Our team had a blast , learned some new skills and ate like crazy !!!
Sarah
10 Dec 2017
We had a great time and learned so much from Chef Ryan's class. Highly recommend!
Katherine
10 Dec 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome! He was incredibly knowledgeable about italian food and an amazing chef, but equally important in our mind is that he’s a good teacher and made the whole experience fun for all involved. Thank you!!
Amy
09 Dec 2017
I left my class feeling confident that I could actually cook the delicious pasta. Thanks for being so patient and knowledgeable.
Louis
21 Nov 2017
Chef Ryan is awesome! Super down to earth and entertaining. He was very patient and informative while explaining to us the differences among pastas. He’s an excellent teacher and I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning how to make pasta! Thanks again chef Ryan!
Patrick
19 Nov 2017
We had the best day and experience with Chef Ryan! Very relaxing and we learned a lot!
Sabarish
18 Nov 2017
Chef Ryan was just fabulous, and we made some really yummy doughnuts that we took back home.
Lindsay
17 Nov 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome!! Such a great experience, and I would highly recommend to everyone. The atmosphere was fun, and the food was amazing.
J.T.
12 Nov 2017
Our cooking class with Chef Ryan was absolutely amazing! He was an incredible chef as well as an amazing person. He was extremely friendly, a great teacher, and so helpful helping us cook as well as answering all of our questions (and I had a lot!). The pastas we made were so delicious, I cannot wait to try to cook these at home. We all left feeling like we learned a lot and could take our skills back to our own kitchen. I would HIGHLY recommend this class and particularly Chef Ryan to anyone!
Waiman
04 Nov 2017
Fun!
Charles
29 Oct 2017
Ryan is a very knowledgeable pasta chef and mixed an interactive style of explaining/executing the difficult processes with an engaging description of how each step should be done. Mia and I wish him well in his new venture (Merchant Roots) and we are looking forward to eating there in the near future!
Sara
25 Oct 2017
My team says they had a blast and that it was a very relaxing environment! Great team building!
Huan
24 Oct 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome! Explained the process of donut and churro making down to a T. Would definitely recommend this class to friends without a doubt. Only feedback I have is reducing the class size, there was 10 of us which is made it a little hectic at times, also would would more hands on tasks!
Andrea
23 Oct 2017
great intimate experience. delicious and beautiful dishes. educational and relaxing
Julia
23 Oct 2017
Fun times and amazing donuts!
Kevin
22 Oct 2017
Fantastic class. Ryan said it was his first time teaching this class, but he approached this like a pro.
Pamela
22 Oct 2017
Chef Ryan was very informative. The doughnuts were spectacular, beyond any anyone in the class had expected. Chef Ryan was very accommodating and made the class fun. Be ready for a sugar high.
Ariel
22 Oct 2017
Chef Ryan and very pleaseant and informative! He took his time to explain why each step was done and answered questions along the way. I would highly recommend his class and would take a class of his again!
Diana
20 Oct 2017
Chef Ryan was great! His instructions were clear and he answered all our questions. We really learned how to make pasta from scratch, and the food was delicious. It was a lovely evening.
Tracy
10 Oct 2017
Thank you Chef Ryan! The Advanced Pasta: An Italian Heritage II class was everything and more! What an awesome learning experience. :)
Christine
02 Oct 2017
Creative food - not just your average spaghetti! Chef Ryan is friendly, very knowledgeable, informal and approachable. He seemed to really enjoy answering our questions and engaging in conversations on a wide variety of subjects. The small group was wonderful, and the venue lots of fun. We will definitely be back, thanks for a great evening!
Christie
26 Sep 2017
Chef Ryan was a great instructor and the food was amazing. We had a great time learning about pasta making, Chef Ryan's story, and cooking up great dishes. The setting was perfect and we had a great night!
Stephanie
23 Sep 2017
We had an amazing time celebrating my friend's birthday. Chef Ryan was very informative and well educated in the dynamics of creating delicious donuts and churros. He answered our questions and encouraged our 'creative minds.' We created our own designs, which was great as there were creative talents in our group. My boyfriend loved the mochi-like donut as it was very similar to dinner rolls and certain Chinese bakery breads. We had plenty of donuts at the end, which we happily packaged away in togo boxes. Recipe printouts and water were provided, but if you prefer other drinks, feel free to bring your own. For those who prefer protein for food and/or get 'hangry' easily, I recommend eating a snack before class. Enjoy!
Nina
03 Sep 2017
Very knowledgeable, and patient with new students. I feel now empowered to make pasta, and even the more difficult pasta shapes are demystified and now achievable for me. He not only taught us about technique but also about a little food science behind semolina, acorn, and all purpose flours. And the food was delicious!
Winnie
14 Aug 2017
We had a great time in Chef Ryan's pasta class. The class was informative, and the dishes were delicious. He also shares Information on then making of other types of pasta that were not part of the class dishes. Thank you, Chef Ryan, I'll be coming back for your donuts class.
RANDELL
06 Aug 2017
He'll give you insider tips about your favorite doughnuts out there. There was enough for our class of 9 to make doughnuts to eat and even take home. Plenty hands-on and creative opportunities in this class. He knows plenty cool things so ask your questions for sure.
Sara
05 Aug 2017
Fun teacher and answered all our questions! My sister has never cooked or baked before and she easily learned how to make these donuts thanks to the teacher!
Alisa
31 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan is amazingly knowledgeable about food and the details about cooking. It was a great evening. A little less hands on cooking than I was expecting but that made it more released so we could sip wine and chat.
David
30 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was fantastic. The location, the setting, the process was all well thought out and made it easy to have a great time. For such a great chef, he wasn't intimidating and is very down to earth, it made it easy for the entire group to have an awesome time. Couldn't recommend this any more!
Jake
29 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was an incredibly great teacher and host. I did this class with 4 other of my family members and another couple that was there. Chef Ryan was very personable and did a perfect job making us feel welcome and able to ask questions. He was very engaging and fun - it far surpassed experiences I've had with chefs not associated with Cozymeal. I give this my highest recommendation. Oh, and the food was INCREDIBLE
Amy
25 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was amazing! His instructions were clear, and his love for cooking is apparent. Great food and great company!
shangyaoyi
25 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan is the best.
Jigar
25 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was great at showing us the how, but also the why, and things that we can look out for when making pasta on our own. This was a very informative and really fun class!
James Matthew
25 Jul 2017
This experience was an awesome one! Will definitely be taking a future course!
Yuan
25 Jul 2017
We had a great time. Thanks chef Ryan for an evening of relaxing an fun experience.
Lennie
23 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan is truly skilled at teaching the craft of donut making. He has all of the equipment and tools needed for hands-on training. Method is clearly taught and learning was a lot of fun. I don't know if I'll challenge myself to want a store bought donut now that I know that I can make better ones at home.
Jenn
20 Jul 2017
We had an amazing time making the pasta and the end result was an incredible meal. Chef Ryan makes it seem easy and creates a perfect balance of hands-on vs. watch-and-learn.
Alexa
16 Jul 2017
We did this class for my brother's 30th bday and it was a blast. We will definitely be doing Chef Ryan's other classes, and may even do this class again when we have family in town. Chef Ryan makes sure that you're learning from him, but also are having a hands on experience making the donuts. We loved that he explained all the science behind his recipes. Can't recommend this class enough!
Sebastien
12 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan was great! He was very informative and had great background stories for all the pasta's, Italy, and food in general. He broke everything down easy to understand, and made my girlfriend and I feel like pasta chefs. The food was delicious and really enjoyed every plate. So happy with the service and the night. Have already recommended to many friends.
Steven
08 Jul 2017
Had a great time!
Anne
05 Jul 2017
Chef Ryan's class was a birthday treat for my boyfriend, and we had a fun time making donuts and churros. We learned some science and techniques behind the dough as Ryan demonstrated, then got to shape, fry, and glaze the treats ourselves. We took a big box home and ate them for breakfast the next three days :)
Gurpreet
05 Jul 2017
Great class! My friends and I had an awesome time making churros and doughnuts. Chef Ryan was open to addressing all of your questions and made this a fun + interactive class. Highly recommend it!
Dave
25 Jun 2017
This class was excellent. Chef Ryan shared a huge amount of knowledge, but did so in a personal and fun setting that made you feel like you were learning from a close family member.
Cidalia
24 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan helped me gain a new perspective on pasta. Handmade pasta that is... so
Simple yet brilliant. We can't wait to visit his shop when it opens later this summer. Thanks Chef Ryan!
Arturo and Cidalia
Cecile
15 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan is very nice and has a lot of knowledge about cooking. I learned a lot during the class!
Robert
11 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable and loved to chat about his experiences, details, and aspirations. It's certainly a very "cozy" experience. We rolled the pasta, and he did most of the cooking. Fun event, thanks!
Madelynne
11 Jun 2017
I was particularly pleased with the explanation of the science behind it all. The one downside was the size of the class (which is the only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5). 10 was too many for the space. Other than that...excellent class.
Sharon
11 Jun 2017
My daughter and I had a wonderful evening cooking with Chef Ryan. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun. Chef Ryan made you feel right at home. The food we prepared was fabulous! Learned some wonderful recipes and cooking tips.
Thanks Chef Ryan!
Megan
10 Jun 2017
Really fun class learning how to make three pastry desserts with Chef Ryan.
Curtis
10 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan was fantastic! He encouraged questions and gave detailed explanations for all of the steps and ingredients in the recipes. The donuts were fun to help create and tasted amazing.
Catherine
08 Jun 2017
Chef Ryan was amazing! I love how he puts his on spin on recipes. I would definitely recommend him to anyone trying out a cooking class!
Miyuki
01 Jun 2017
It was an excellent class and I learned a lot from you. Thank you very much!
Lori
31 May 2017
Our class with Chef Ryan was fantastic! He explained the process, demonstrated techniques, then assisted guests as they needed. All of the guests had a great time and learned some new techniques. Chef Ryan has the natural ability to instruct with an easy-going personality that puts guests "at ease" besides being an incredibly knowledgable chef! He has our highest recommendations!
Lori W
Karen
15 May 2017
Chef Ryan was very helpful in all aspects of the presentation. He was very informative and from a beginner's point of view, it was not difficult to learn the material at all. He had no problem answering any of my questions at all. I would definitely recommend others take his class for an engaging, helpful cooking experience.
Assen
13 May 2017
Great experience, Ryan did an awesome class!
Georgia
12 May 2017
Awesome class! Chef Ryan taught really well and was very passionate. Donuts were amazing!
Zaina
26 Apr 2017
Chef Ryan was knowledgeable, pleasant and made the experience fun!
Crissy
04 Apr 2017
Pasta making was really fun and Chef Ryan was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I only wish we could have done more actual cooking and not just rollling the pasta.
Kimmy
04 Apr 2017
The class was super fun! Chef Ryan was really informative and passionate about his career. Me and my friend had a great time and ended up with a box of delicious donuts. Thanks a lot!
Jessica
30 Mar 2017
Wow- for what it's worth, whatever experience you're expecting- toss those expectations out the window. Chef Ryan is funny, smart, engaging, and (no pressure) one of the best off-sites we've ever had. Thanks for such a unique experience, Chef Ryan!! We've made some great memories.
Michelle
27 Mar 2017
Chef Ryan was an awesome teacher, he was full of jokes and puns and kept us all laughing! We learned 3 different wants of baking and we made some delicious desserts! I would highly recommend this class!
Natalie
25 Mar 2017
He was great! So much fun, super informative, and delicious! Would definitely come back and can't wait to see his new restaurant!
Fiona
24 Mar 2017
Such a fun and engaging experience! Would absolutely go again to Chef Ryan and am planning a corporate team event. Still on a sugar high from all the donuts!
Malika
21 Mar 2017
Chef Ryan was great! I 100% would recommend his class!
michelle
17 Mar 2017
Chef Ryan was amazing to learn from, so patient and easygoing. He made our donut and churro making experience easy to understand and fun to do! It was a great date night and I would highly recommend this event to others.
Poonam
15 Mar 2017
A great class covering some unusual pasta shapes - Chef Ryan explained the combination of the sauces with the pastas and taught us some great techniques and tips for making pasta ourselves! Highly recommend a pasta class with him.
Kelly
14 Mar 2017
Ryan was awesome. So thorough, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Will definitely go to another class of his - the food was also to die for.
Ravi
28 Feb 2017
Chef Ryan was awesome! Clearly knowledgeable and experienced, he also demonstrated a knack for teaching and explaining (to two novices, if you could even call us that). Would definitely consider taking another class from him.
Rachel
28 Feb 2017
We adore Chef Ryan! We have now taken two of his classes and love the hands-on and educative (science and kitchen-hacks that make you go "duh") experience, plus the class was full of laughs. If you are considering this class, you need to go!
Amanda
27 Feb 2017
We had an absolute blast celebrating Michelle's bachelorette party! Thank you for making this an experience we will never forget! Good luck with the restaurant opening!
Vince
24 Feb 2017
Chef Ryan did an excellent job preparing us for the class. The combination of demos and pasta-making was perfect. He's super down to earth and our crew enjoyed the class a bunch. All the dishes were heavenly, especially the Orecchiette w/ Rabbit!
christian
23 Feb 2017
Amazing master class with culinary ninja, Chef Ryan! So much fascinating information, skills learned and donuts eaten. Would it be odd to take this class twice? We're certainly thinking about it..! HIGHLY recommend.
Andrei
21 Feb 2017
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed chef Ryan's class. We're not the most fantastic cooks but Ryan showed us that making fresh pasta is not something to stress over. The dishes we created had fantastic flavor combinations and this is something we can definitely make at home. The kitchen atmosphere was great. Ryan and his fiancee Madison are such great company to cook, eat and talk with. Thank you for such a marvelous experience - my girlfriend said "this was one of the best gifts". Looking forward to when Ryan opens his restaurant and we'll make sure to take one another one of his classes!
Eileen
19 Feb 2017
Fun and informative class covering non-conventional pasta shapes and dishes. Thank you Chef Ryan for the class; great job!
Jonathan
18 Feb 2017
Learned a lot and was a great experience.
Christopher
17 Feb 2017
Chef Ryan was very knowledgeable of not only the pastries he was prepping but the science behind all pastries. Very Alton Brown-like and led me to geeking out. I would attend another one of his classes in the future.
Ivan
15 Feb 2017
Great class, Chef Ryan was a superb teacher who went above and beyond what he needed to teach us.
ann
10 Feb 2017
Chef Ryan was wonderful, knowledgable, and the donuts were super tasty! Loved the variety of the 3 types of donuts and how different they all were.
Christine
06 Feb 2017
This was such a fun evening. Ryan is a very cool person, low key and friendly - not at all pretentious. Our class was very informative and fun, we learned some great pasta techniques and had a chance to use some ingredients and equipment we don't normally use. We did have a little problem getting to the right location at first, apparently Cozymeal didn't provide the correct address to us - but it was fortunately quickly rectified - and the kitchen experience was a trip! We did bring our own wine, which added to the fun. Thanks very much, Ryan, we look forward to another cooking and dining experience with you.
Paul
05 Feb 2017
Amazing doughnuts, knowledgeable and friendly instructor. Highly recommended!
Edward
29 Jan 2017
Had an amazing time! Food was amazing and chef Ryan was the best!
Andrea
29 Jan 2017
I enjoyed the class very much. My only issues were that we had to wait for a large group who were 30 minutes late, and then that large group seemed to take over when it came time for participation in cooking.
Maggie
27 Jan 2017
Has a true passion for pasta- very fun to learn from!
amanda
23 Jan 2017
Loved the class just wish we could of cooked a little more than make pasta. Overall though great class with a great chef.
Paige
22 Jan 2017
Great class. Chef Ryan is informative, organized, and fun! Can't wait to take the pasta class
Luke
22 Jan 2017
Chef Ryan is a good teacher and makes delicious pasta. Much of the class aside from the actual pasta making was demonstrations of making sauce, and I learned a lot from his cooking and describing the importance and rationale behind each step. The end result was delicious; creative in flavor yet attainable for an amateur chef in terms of technique. My wife loved this class as a birthday gift and we are inspired to make pasta at home. Highly recommended.
Parsi
21 Jan 2017
Excellent experience! I think it was a very suitable and unique celebration of my girlfriend's birthday
Crystal
21 Jan 2017
Chef Ryan was an amazing teacher and the food was delicious! Wonderful experience overall.
Gwen
20 Jan 2017
We had a really fun evening learning how to make donuts from Chef Ryan! He is very knowledgeable about his craft and can go into the science if you're interested. The class was casual and interactive. We highly recommend Chef Ryan!!!
Louis
17 Jan 2017
We had a great time learning to make donuts with Chef Ryan! He started by showing us how to make different types of dough and explained their different uses. Then we got to get our hands dirty.
The class really went above and beyond the description as Chef Ryan was always available to answer questions and try out new ideas, such as making a crueller or a buttermilk donut. There was more than enough to go around for our class of eight, and everyone went home with a box filled with donuts and churros.
Evan
15 Jan 2017
Ryan was a great chef and helped us make some amazing pasta dishes. A great date night. Definitely want to check out some of his other classes.
Beth
15 Jan 2017
Chef Ryan was very down to earth and incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about any question we had. Was delightful for the whole family!
Rachel
15 Jan 2017
Thank you for such a fun class! We had a blast!
matt
12 Jan 2017
Great chef and teacher!
Jeneal
10 Jan 2017
Delicious food and un-intimidating teaching style. We plan on signing up for another Chef Ryan class soon!
Tamika
11 Dec 2016
Chef Ryan was awesome! He made our class interesting and interactive as he is very knowledgeable of the science behind the food; answered all of our questions; and allowed us to be hands on. My team members had nothing but positive things to say about the evening with Chef Ryan!
julene
19 Nov 2016
My Cozymeal class with Ryan was amazing! Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable about the science, practical application, and the creative plating of all the tasty doughnuts we made. He could easily switch between entertaining stories of what it was like to be a pastry chef at a 2 Michelin star restaurant and the snap-back of gluten matrices – all while showing me what made the perfect pate a choux dough! It was a real pleasure to work with Ryan and I’ll definitely be taking another one of his classes in the future.
Latifa
13 Nov 2016
The course with Chef Ryan was an absolute delight. He has a very unintimidating method of teaching and a thorough knowlege of pasta.
Stephanie
23 Sep 2016
I am a fan of Italian food specially pasta. I loved the food, enjoyed learning new skills and had a lot of fun.
Mali
24 Jun 2017
Overall great experience. One feedback, it would have been nice if he were more friendly and approachable. He seemed to pick his favorites and was unfortunately not as nice to the rest. I thanked him before leaving and only got a staring glare. This was actually for my birthday so it just would have been a nicer experience if he weren't so unapproachable to the people he perhaps didn't like as much.
Victoria
26 May 2018
First off the 3 stars I gave to the course by no means represents Chef Ryan's knowledge in donut making. He was knowledgeable, funny, and a good teacher. The reason for the 3 star rating is because I found for myself in taking cooking classes I learn best when I actually get to make the recipe. I think because the location was smaller each student couldn't physically have a mixer and work with his/her own ingredients. So we watch Chef Ryan prepare all the doughs and listened to his expertise. The only physical thing we really did was fry our own donuts and glaze them. Because there were two friers and 9 students I was busy frying when Chef Ryan was showing the group how to make some of the glazes, which I was sad about. I feel that for the type of class that was offered and the little about of 'baking' I actually got to do I don't think I overpaid. I was still happy I got eat donuts though!!
