Cooking Class - Restaurant Sushi Roll Romance - Date Night - Raleigh

My husband and I wanted to do a cooking class for our 10th anniversary. We love sushi. We took a pasta making class together in Italy and I took a baking class back in NY. We were hoping for the same experience but it didnâ€™t even come close. The â€œChefâ€ was at another table with our backs to him, he was confused about what we were making, he left us to try and figure it out on our own and only as a last option did he come over to help. He seemed more interested in the sales pitch to take more classes and shop than teaching us how to make sushi. Our class only had 4 people because 2 people didnâ€™t show up, so you would think we would have gotten more one on one teaching. Wrong. He was more concerned about the class coming in after us. We ran out of tuna but he had all the tuna at his station that he made plus what the 2 people that didnâ€™t show up would have used but he didnâ€™t want to let us use any of it saying this is for the next classâ€¦ He never showed us how to make the traditional sushi roll with the rice on the outside he just talked about it. We never received the email that had the recipes and directions either. When we booked this they talked about a chef with over 20 years experience. We got a kid who â€œhas worked in restaurants and went to culinary school and has been teaching classes for a year.â€

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Megan or Resident Chef

Loren

02/15/2026

We had a great time! The chef was entertaining and the food was fantastic! Would definitely go back!

Jennifer

12/30/2025

My husband and I did the lobster ravioli class with Chef Megan. It was so fun but still professional. We will definitely doing a class again soon. I recommend this for date night for anyone.

Hayley

03/15/2025

My two teenage sons and I attended the Macaron class, and we had a wonderful time! The chef was kind, helpful, and knowledgable! I would definitely go back again!!!

Michael

02/13/2025

Had fun and learned a lot. Would do it again. Thank

Carol

04/10/2026

Class was good. Instructor was thorough. The citrus filling was a little runny as the day went on. I would prefer doing everything myself. Iâ€™m not a fan of shared baking (touching). Also, I have not received the recipes.

Pad Thai

Susan

03/19/2026

we made pasta. The class was great. Not only did we learn about pasta making but we learned about the origins of the pasta and how different pastas are made in different parts of Italy. The chef was engaging, knowledgable and helpful. I would recommend this class.

Cithara Patra

03/06/2026

It was great. We cooked some French food and learned some new skills that we can use for later.

Donna

02/17/2026

Thai Cuisine. I cooked with a new vegetable, which I liked. I also learning about the history of Thai food, especially the pad thai. And great Asian supermarkets.

Karen

01/19/2026

What a fun class learning to make 3 delicious French desserts! The class was well organized and informative. I will definitely make the desserts again and take additional classes.

Annette

01/11/2026

Food was amazing. Shrimp was the best. Staff were very helpful. Intro too long. Rushed at the end.

Lance

01/10/2026

Sushi. Chef was excellent. Ingredients were fresh. The one down fall is we did not receive a list of the Ingredients upon leaving. This would have been helpful as Åµe took the class to learn how to make at home

My wife and I had a great time at the Spanish Cooking class. We will definitely be back for another class.

Great food and environment

Naomi

12/23/2025

My family and I cooked ramen. It was an amazing experience and allowed us to all bond. The food was delicious and we canâ€™t wait to make this again for our family and friends.

My wife and I attended the Restaurant-style Ramen class hoping to take our home-made ramen to the next level. Everything we needed was laid out and pre-measured and the Chef instructed and assisted with patience and good humor. Our best take-away from the class was making the noodle dough and then rolling it out and slicing it with the Kitchenaid stand-mixer. We will now make our own (delicious) noodles with confidence. Pickling our mushrooms (which were added later to the ramen) was another favorite experience. Because the dashi, pork-belly, and broth was pre-prepared we will use the recipes that were emailed after the class to make these ingredients at home. Of course we ate our Ramen at the end of class (along with Yuzu mint soda!) and gave ourselves (and Cozymeal) an A+. Highly recommended!

McKenzie

12/01/2025

Chef Daniel was such a fun and engaging chef! We had a great time and learned a lot even in such a short amount of time.

Great class. Chef was entertaining and engaging. Good food. Disappointed the recipes are not available nor emailed.

Danielle

09/01/2025

Great class! Chef YaYa and her sous chef Leroy had everything under control and was full of knowledge around the kitchen. Instructions were easy to follow and the food turned out amazing. We were able to bring a bottle of wine for my husband and I to share. It definitely brought our date night to the next level.

Elena

07/11/2025

We had a great time! It was a fun, different date night idea and the chef and team were very professional, engaging, and made the experience enjoyable. That said, I do think itâ€™s a little pricey for whatâ€™s included, especially considering that no drinks were provided, and this wasnâ€™t communicated in advance. Since it was our first time, we didnâ€™t know to bring anything to drink. It would be helpful if that was mentioned when booking. Overall, a really nice evening â€” just a small detail that would make the experience even better!

Julius

07/05/2025

Great

Jennifer

07/02/2025

Food was great - wish we got the recipes!

Craig

06/29/2025

Amazing experience all around. Easy to follow instructions and laidback atmosphere. Will partake again.

Sidney Via

06/19/2025

The experience was fun and we learned a lot. My only issue was my chicken was not cooked completely and I was not able to eat it. Everything else was great.

Scott

05/16/2025

We had a great time! Instructions were clear and easy to follow, Megan and her staff were all very attentive. I had loads of questions, all of which were answered in a friendly and knowledgable manner. And, of course, the meal was delicious.

Laura

05/15/2025

Great class !

Jenna

03/14/2025

Wonderful class. Delicious food.

Tom Biggs

03/03/2025

Class was engaging and tasty. both Chef and staff were wonderful and provided much guidance as necessary. A very tasty evening.

Christi

02/22/2025

The knife class was fun and informative. Our resident chef was great - goood at teaching / showing methods, offering pro tips, and answering questions. We had fun - and the snacks were delicious!

Elaine

02/16/2025

Loved the Chef and staff , he was very informative and explained all recipes clearly. Thank you for a great morning!

Chef Meribeth made macarons seem easy

Kelsey

02/12/2025

Our team event was a big success, everyone went home with a few tips for their cooking and had a great experience.

Robert

02/09/2025

The class and instructor were very good, but we were promised the recipes would be forthcoming in an email and they have not shown up.

Diane

02/01/2025

All of the food that we prepared was really delicious! Jimmy, our chef, was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Wilson

01/31/2025

The chef was awesome and interactive with the whole classroom! My wife was very impressed and wants to go back for more lessons

Very well run class, it was fun and I liked how chef threw in all kind of cooking tips while we were cooking. Thank you for all you and your staff did to make it happen. I would suggest that you add more time to the class or remove one of the dishes from the menu, it was too much too rushed. Thank you for the recipes too. I signed us up for another class this spring ..

Claudia

01/17/2025

Lots of fun!

Khuquah

01/09/2025

Chef Megan and Sous Chef Maggie were great! very helpful, specific, and nice. Food was great, 10/10 experience

Michael

01/06/2025

Class was very informative and the chef did a great job explaining what we were learning.

Michael Denson

01/05/2025

Chef Jimmy ran the class. It was very informative, learned a lot. He was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed it. Only suggestions are time management and initial introduction.

Healey

12/22/2024

Would return for another class highly recommend

Healey

12/22/2024

Excellent knife skills class

Maiko

11/10/2024

It was fun class! She explained us the reason why we do each step. I wish I had more time to make from scratch as I love cooking. But I had great time with friends! Thank you for the opportunity.

Maude

11/10/2024

Chef Yaya led the class and she was great!

Dams Agboola

11/10/2024

Great experience with amazing food. Will definitely be taking another class!

michael

11/10/2024

Knowledgeable. Funny. Friendly. All good

Nicholas

10/22/2024

I had Chef Meribeth during the Italian pasta making course. She was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and overall great to work with. Her directions were easily understood and the meal came out wonderful. She allowed us to customize our pasta sauces to taste exactly how we wanted and the gelato making lesson was insightful. I would 100% recommend taking one of her classes. I already signed up for my next one. Thank you Chef!

Pamela

10/20/2024

Please email me the recipes..Thank you ..really enjoy it!!!

Very fun experience. Seemed a little bit rushed trying to get it all done before 9pm when event was over. Worthwhile for sure though! Trying to get the recipe so we can recreate at home.

Sharon Brenner

09/14/2024

Maribeth was a great instructor! I learned a lot in the class.

Izmeica

09/08/2024

Did a date night here recently it was a great experience. The chef made it so much fun I would definitely participate in another class.

Jessica

08/17/2024

This was a fun class with easy to understand instructions. We are already looking for our next class.

Sherry

08/05/2024

We love the class and learn some techniques about sous vide cooking that we have never known before. The class was very easy to follow and everyone was extremely nice We hope to come back again

Jennifer

08/03/2024

The class was great, the chef and helpers did a great job. Everything was so organized and the food was excellent.

I learned a lot and the experience was fun (plus the food was yummy)! However, they were running late setting up which resulted in a rushed experience. Especially at the end it felt like they were really rushing us and I didnâ€™t get to eat as much as I would have liked. Then I wasnâ€™t allowed to take any home even though there was so much left!

Carolyn Miller

08/01/2024

Can't remember his name, but he was super patient and detailed. Very nice to work with.

Jasmin Huang

07/19/2024

The class was easy to follow and the food was delicious! Megan did a great job leading us through each step and the pace was perfect â€” not too fast and not too slow, happy to answer questions and explain things so we knew not just what to do, but why we were doing it. Thank you so much for the experience!

This class was phenomenal. I really enjoyed it.

Jennifer Janes

04/22/2024

Great experience!

The Chef had a full house and fun was had by all. Thanks for a great experience

Lots of fun, learned a lot, and food was great!

Dayle

03/19/2024

Experience was enjoyable.

Thomas Pilcher

02/25/2024

Loved it! My wife and I loved the experience. met new friends as well.

Great class! Well organized! Food was exceptionally good! Looking forward to getting the recipes! Bob

Carl Cayton

02/10/2024

Great time!

Reviews Chef Megan or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Valerie

12/13/2023

The chef was very personable and knowledgeable. The class was fun and the meal turned out delicious. One wish was maybe a glass of wine with the meal.

Michelle

12/13/2023

We had a great time! Large group, very organized and fun! Food was delish! Never received the recipes from the class to make at home

Heidi

12/13/2023

Very helpful and informative, would definitely take other classes. Really enjoy being able to ask questions along the way.

Maureen

12/13/2023

Great class, Excellent Chef. Enjoyed every minute.

Ladonna

12/13/2023

Absolutely delicious food! Really enjoyed the group and the chef leading the class.

Carmen

12/13/2023

The French croissants class was excellent. Chef Eric was very helpful and the experience was great. Be prepared for an engaging hands-on class We learned a lot and had fun. The final products (sweet and savory croissants) were delicious.

Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.

Micky

12/13/2023

Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.

Joyce

12/13/2023

This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.

Kathleen

12/13/2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.

Theresa

12/13/2023

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.

The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.

Jenny

12/13/2023

Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I can not wait to take more classes.

Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.

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.

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

12/13/2023

Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!

Nicole

12/13/2023

Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!

Kerry

12/13/2023

I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!

Aimee

12/13/2023

Great class! So delish!

As usual, this was a great experience. I would recommend their cooking classes to learn, eat great food, and have a great experience.

Matt Kuntz

07/15/2025

The long and short is this class fell extremely short of expectations. The chef had never prepared Asian cuisine before, he had no idea what he was doing and he didnâ€™t show or explain what he was doing so we spent most of the class asking what we were supposed to be doing. The helpers also provided little to no support and typically provided conflicting guidance. Please see the review posted via the QR code for details

Melissa

12/09/2025

My experience was disappointing as a 4th person (a stranger) was added to our party of 3 (myself and the 2 friends I brought with me), without our consent or preference considered. This individual was controlling and criticized everything we did, which ruined the experience for us. She also ate from a spoon and put it back in the potato side dish while preparing it, so we all refused to eat that part of the meal. I probably wouldnâ€™t mind eating after my friends, but a stranger putting a utensil in her mouth, then back in a shared dish (twice!) was completely inappropriate. I kindly asked her not to put her spoon in our food after it had been in her mouth. Her response was â€œI only did it twiceâ€. I very much regret spending money on this experience as a Christmas gift to my friends.

Elizabeth

08/30/2025

This class was an absolutely horrible experience, and I will be reaching out to Cozymeal for a refund. The class was held in Raleigh, and the instructor, Mary Beth, was nasty from the moment we walked into the room. There were 14 students in the demonstration room, broken into groups of four (one group had two, with two no-shows). Mary Beth chose one or two groups to favor, and others to ignore. It was so bad that during the break, several attendees were discussing her attitude. She embarrassed one student when that person asked a question that Mary Beth had addressed earlier, and belittled her. She ignored my son and myself completely. I point blank asked for help at one point, and she told me to â€œfigure it out.â€ She helped other groups improve their technique, and would walk by our group completely. This was the worst experience I have ever had at a cooking or baking class in my life. Horrible, horrible experience.

Bradley

08/11/2025

Hi Chef Megan - I dont believe we worked directly with you.....a couple of items for the low review. The head chef wasnt welcoming and very much felt like "welcome to bootcamp" with orders being yelled out and not the most friendly...we began the cooking experience at 7 pm and didnt end up eating until 9:45. Many of the preparation aspects were poorly timed and lead my wife and I being extremely hungry come time to eat. This was a beginner class and I hardly believe that this was a welcoming experience for new chefs looking to get excited about cooking given the time for preparation and the environment the head chef made for us. Needless to say, I will not be scheduling another meal with Cozymeal. There are many alternatives locally that have far greater reviews let alone have an earlier start for a more normal dining time. The food was fine however the environment created wasnt great.

Gregory

02/21/2025

The chef was truly skilled and the food was fantastic. However, we found the shared cooking pot and station with another couple to be a bit awkward. Rotating through the steps with four people significantly reduced the hands-on learning and made it difficult to fully engage with the instructions. We believe the experience would be greatly enhanced if each couple had their own cooking setup, allowing for a more personal and immersive experience.

SHANAN

11/18/2024

I booked a Cooking class with my schizophrenic son who just got out of treatment and this was his gift for doing so well. Dealing with a grown man with this disease is hard enough but then I got the dates mixed up for this lunch and called 2 different people to explain my situation and no one would help. I booked for a party of 4 and almost $400 gone with no one caring enough to help me. I just got sorry your out of luck and absolutely no returns. It would be great to speak with someone about our situation and if I can do anything to get back $400 that we desperately need back because we are supporting an adult child with mental issues.

Alyson

10/21/2024

The food wasn't bad. After all I did make it lol. But, I asked for new dumpling wraps (5 of them) because mine were literally TOSSED on the table in front of me (instead of the cutting board) like everyone else's (mind you we had just been dealing with raw ground beef and no- one had wiped the tables) and I was INTERROGATED about why I wanted new wraps. It was very embarrassing. Like a teacher calling out a student in front of the classroom. The chef then said she would reuse them because the table wasn't that dirty. So, be forewarned.

Yolanda Richardson

08/07/2024

I really wish the chef took more time helping out everyone. The work space was very small so we didnâ€™t have all items needed on work place. We had to work with another couple. Also it seem like the chef was a little perturbed during the class. When a group asked her a question she didnâ€™t know the word in English.

Autumn

08/02/2024

This was my first experience at a cooking class. Our chef was very friendly and informative. I was not pleased that we felt rushed towards the end of the evening. We were also told that we couldnâ€™t take any of the leftover food (there was a lot) home with us and that usually the staff share it.

Elizabeth Williams

06/03/2024

The food was good. The class was meh. I really wish there were those large mirrors so that we could see the chef demonstrating what to do; instead she just told us to chop the veggies and went around helping individual people as needed. She would demonstrate something using one couple's ingredients but those across the room couldn't really see what she was doing. It was fun, but I probably wouldn't do it again. Also she said we would get the recipes via email and we never did.

Charles

01/26/2024

We enjoyed our experience but we're disappointed about some things. We felt very rushed at the end and it had not even been 2 hrs. We understood it could be up to 2 and a half hours. We also had a lot of food left because we were rushed and asked if we could take our food to go. We were told no. The nicest restaurants in the world let you take your food. We were also told it included dessert, but there was no dessert.