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Cooking Class - Mastering Asian Staples
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What You'll Do
Chef Rodney brings the far-reaching flavors and techniques essential to Asian cuisine right into reach.
In this hands-on class, Chef Rodney brings a sampling of staple Asian dishes to the table. His four-course menu gives you the opportunity to try your hand at the fundamental skills and basic techniques needed to bring any type of Asian cuisine to life.
You will begin by learning how to pack huge flavor into tiny packages with shrimp potstickers. Next, a highly addictive dish of kung pao chicken and broccoli, and a simple, yet flavorful vegetable fried rice. For the finale, a beautifully dramatic rice pudding with candied fruit.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Shrimp Potstickers
With sweet chili and ginger sauce
Kung Pao Chicken and Broccoli
Vegetable Fried Rice
Rice Pudding
With candied fruit
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 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Asian, Chinese, Date Night
Meet your chef
Chef Rodney Verified Chef
With his enthusiastic personality and over 30 years of experience, Chef Rodney hosts incredibly entertaining cooking classes. He has an extensive background in hospitality, has been featured on Fox 5 in San Diego and has progressive experience as a sous chef, chef de cuisine and executive chef. He’s cooked for Aretha Franklin, Bill Gates and President George Bush and is now helming the kitchen at a classic American fare restaurant, giving new twists to signature items.
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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
Chef Rodney brings the far-reaching flavors and techniques essential to Asian cuisine right into reach.
In this hands-on class, Chef Rodney brings a sampling of staple Asian dishes to the table. His four-course menu gives you the opportunity to try your hand at the fundamental skills and basic techniques needed to bring any type of Asian cuisine to life.
You will begin by learning how to pack huge flavor into tiny packages with shrimp potstickers. Next, a highly addictive dish of kung pao chicken and broccoli, and a simple, yet flavorful vegetable fried rice. For the finale, a beautifully dramatic rice pudding with candied fruit.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Shrimp Potstickers
With sweet chili and ginger sauce
Kung Pao Chicken and Broccoli
Vegetable Fried Rice
Rice Pudding
With candied fruit
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 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Asian, Chinese, Date Night
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Tyler G.
07/18/2018
Chef Rodney made cooking enjoyable! Everything we made was delicious. I would definitely take another class from him.
Sandy B.
06/21/2018
Chef Rodney was so fun!! We had a great time. My only complaint is Chef did not get notice there were 2 additional people so we had 4 people on 2 portions of food and still had to pay for 4 people. Outside of that, it was fun.
Xica B.
05/14/2018
We had a blast with Rodney! Great guy and an excellent chef!
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Rodney
Ernest A.
07/28/2025
My wife and I recently attended the Simplicity of Sushi course with Chef Rodney, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The class was held at Chef Rodney’s home, which was spotless and located in a safe, welcoming neighborhood.
Chef Rodney was an exceptional host—warm, professional, and clearly passionate about his craft. His teaching style reflected his deep experience and culinary expertise. He was incredibly patient, not only with us but with all the guests, making sure everyone felt comfortable and confident throughout the class.
We learned so much and truly enjoyed the hands-on approach. I highly recommend Chef Rodney, whether you’re interested in sushi or any other cooking class he offers. It was an unforgettable afternoon!
Sharron S.
03/05/2025
I can't say enough about this experience! My husband and I had an amazing time and what we made was delicious. Chef Rodney was funny, engaging, and interesting and his home was lovely and immaculate. We would definitely do another class with him and highly recommend this class to anyone who loves sushi.
Eddie F.
02/25/2025
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My girlfriend and I took Chef Rodney’s class for Valentine’s Day, and we both loved it! Easily one of the best experiences we’ve had together. From the start, Chef Rodney made everything fun, interactive, and engaging. It wasn’t just about following a recipe—he really took the time to break things down and explain why certain techniques work, which made a huge difference.
What really stood out was how hands-on the class was. It wasn’t just watching someone cook—we were in the mix, learning as we went. Chef Rodney’s energy was next level, and you could tell how passionate he is about what he does. That passion made the entire experience even better. We walked in excited and left feeling more confident in the kitchen (and full, which is always a win).
Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun activity, or just a way to level up your cooking skills, this class is 100% worth it. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who already knows their way around the kitchen, you’ll walk away with new skills, more confidence, and a great experience. Can’t recommend it!!!
Josh M.
01/31/2025
John S.
08/24/2025
Highly recommend a class with Chef Rodney. Fun, casual, educational, and an overall good time. Food was delicious and we learned the value of a HOT pan!
Karim A.
02/16/2025
Chef Rodney was amazing. We learned a lot, had a great time, and the food was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to upgrade their date night.
Paul P.
02/15/2025
Great company and great food. Chef Rodney makes it very friendly and hospitable while showing off some very useful skill sets to take home.
Edward W.
07/22/2024
This was my second ever cooking class, the first was at another school where the objective was to make Thai food. We were divided into groups to do different parts of the meal, and I walked away with only a superficial knowledge of how to make chicken coconut soup. Cozymeal and Chef Rodney's class, on the other hand was so much better in that we were involved in every aspect (even to loading the dishwasher afterwards). I came away from this with actual knowledge, I feel confident I could recreate the meal in my own kitchen. Chef Rodney has a great personality, he could easily have his own TV show, cooking or otherwise. All in all, it was a fun, entertaining experience, and I gained some practical knowledge that I look forward to using soon!
Dwayne M.
05/29/2024
Chef Rodney made you feel like you was part of the family. I would cook with Chef Rodney again.
james w.
05/29/2024
Wow, such a amazing meal and experience! Rodney's creation was exceptional, and his fun and kind personality was the icing on top. The chicken was perfectly seared and juicy, the sauce so full of flavor, and the asparagus perfectly crispy (something we've never accomplished lol)! Rodney is warm, kind and professional and it's clear why he's had the opportunity to lead culinary experiences and teams all over the country and world. We couldn't have asked for a better night! We highly recommend Rodney and hope to try his other creations in the future! Thank you again, Rodney!
Nick N.
05/20/2024
Rodney was great, we enjoyed his company and his food.
Sachin B.
04/30/2024
Great time with Chef Rodney! Recommend to everyone
Emily H.
04/19/2024
BEST EXPERIENCE! I booked this as a birthday gift for my friend, and we both enjoyed it. Chef Rodney is amazing and hilarious. It’s is worth the price. You learn to cook something new, have a nice meal, and enjoy your time with others. I will definitely book again!
Michael S.
02/20/2024
Well Done Chef Rodney! A great experience with lots of laughs and incredible food! The Trout was PERFECT! We will do this again!
Anfernee P.
02/18/2024
WOW! This was the best chef experience and cooking class I've ever had in my entire life. Chef Rod's food is amazing. The style and the jokes are icing on the cake. I HIGHLY recommend booking chef Rod. This food will knock your socks off. If you are looking for someone with great food and decades of experience - Chef Rod is your guy.
Donovan M.
02/11/2024
1000000/10 experience chef Rodney and his simplicity of sushi cooking class was fun , funny, interactive very hands on and hands down delicious everything was clean well organized FRESH! and very visually appealing. I really enjoyed Chef Rodney for sharing his expertise and background with us all while helping us make a beautiful and delicious platter of Sushi and let me tell y’all the banana rice pudding was chefs kiss at the end will definitely be booking more classes with chef Rodney in the future!!!
Chaz C.
08/18/2023
Chef Rodney was incredible. The penultimate professional, he helped guide my wife and I through an incredible meal. I can’t wait to connect with Chef Rodney again.
Ben J.
04/03/2023
Excellent experience as always with Chef Rodney!
Russell N.
04/01/2023
Outstanding experience! Who knew we would get a first class sushi experience, along with a comedy routine AND some great life coaching? Chef Rodney was effortless in guiding our class, while being witty and engaging the entire time. Everything he had us prepare was delicious. I cannot recommend this experience enough. To cement the training, we did it all again last night on our own, and it turned out great. Thank you so much, Chef Rodney!
Nathalie B.
03/28/2023
Chef Rodney made our evening event phenomenal! The food, the energy and the entire experience was 5 stars âï¸!
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J M.
03/27/2023
Learned and laughed throughout the whole class! Thank you for the great time and experience!
Donna K.
03/25/2023
Hosted #cozymeal cooking class, Seasonal French Fare. Salmon pâté, lamb chops with butternut dauphinoise potatoes, and a chocolate soufflé. Chef Rodney was fantastic, charming, funny, and a great instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening with him. Good wine, good friends, and great food! Everything was very delicious.
Sofia L.
03/24/2023
Chef Rodney was amazing! My boyfriend and I had made sushi a few times, but learned a lot of tips and actually know how to make amazing sushi now. Rodney was so much fun to learn from and cook with.
Kendall B.
01/29/2023
Rodney is excellent! A fantastic chef, excellent personality, a very special evening for me and my girlfriend. The sushi he served was delectable, and the rice pudding was amazing. I would absolutely recommend this choice to anyone asking
Alisa M.
01/26/2023
Chef Rodney was outstanding. This was for a team meeting that we had in Southern California. The food was excellent. Chef was entertaining, engaging, informative and funny.
Barbara A.
01/09/2023
This was such an awesome, no pressure class by Chef Rodney! We thoroughly enjoyed the lesson, the food, and the conversation. We will definitely call on Chef Rodney for our next class!
Kimberly Villanueva .
10/11/2022
Great food. Fun Chef. Great evening.
LaTaysha McRae .
10/10/2022
Chef Rodney was great. I'm not a big fan of French cuisine but the food he helped us created was amazing and flavorful. The presentation was simple but elegant. I had a great time with my group and will definitely attend another class with Chef Rodney.
Miranda F.
10/09/2022
He was very friendly and made the experience stress-free. Will do another event with him.
Nichole R.
09/19/2022
This was an amazing experience, Chef Rodney is amazing. He came in and made the whole experience fun and educational. Learned to cook an amazing meal and had a great time doing it. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking another experience soon. Thanks Chef!
Jacqueline S.
09/15/2022
He was very friendly, fun and professional. He was able to handle our rowdy group and kept everything clean.
Iris P.
09/15/2022
We had an exceptional experience overall with Chef Rodney! He is charismatic and superb in the kitchen; great instruction, wonderful recipes, and the pace was just right. I would highly recommend this class!
Michelle L.
09/15/2022
Rodney was terrific. Quite obviously an experienced chef who enjoys cooking and interacting with people. He came on time, prepared and organized and made the evening fun for us, he was really personable. Would definitely recommend him and use him again.
Karena H.
02/28/2022
We had a great time with Chef Rodney! Down to earth yet so knowledgeable! Definitely would do again and recommend it to others!
Mallorie T.
02/27/2022
Rodney created a very memorable and enjoyable experience for my husband, son, and father. He has incredible energy, is very personable and explained every part of the process with patience and enthusiasm. I would highly recommend Rodney for any culinary teaching experience.
Isaac D.
02/15/2022
Fantastic chef and great food! Great as a Valentine's day activity!
Phillip C.
02/02/2022
Great food! Great chef and fantastic company. Will definitely hire again. Had a great business meeting and Chef Rodney set the vibe and atmosphere. Definitely would hire again for personal or business event.
Morgan S.
01/30/2022
We absolutely loved Chef Rodney! He was an absolute delight. We booked the private sushi bar for my husband’s birthday and the food was great - the mango rice pudding was a hit with our group. Honestly, we just loved our evening with the Chef! Looking forward to reserving another event.
Cameron C.
01/29/2022
Thanks so much to Chef Rodney! He’s very knowledgeable and personable and enjoyed having him in our home for the lesson.
Maria B.
01/15/2022
Chef Rodney created such an amazing experience for me and my friends! The food was incredible, very fresh tasting and delicious! He was so personable and was very fun to be around. Would definitely recommend to anyone!!
Kelly J.
12/29/2021
Highly recommend
Amanda F.
12/27/2021
Chef Rodney was unbelievably phenomenal. He was entertaining, polite, patient, and professional. We booked a class for our 9 year old sushi loving son as a Christmas present, and Chef Rodney was able to to keep a high expectation for the class while truly meeting the theme of this class— simple. He worked to make sure our son understood each step, while also providing ingredients and skills for a delicious meal. He is worth every single penny and so much more. I can’t imagine a better experience.
Madison H.
12/23/2021
We had a great night with chef Rodney! Such amazing food, he is so nice!
Amanda V.
07/15/2021
We loved our evening with Chef Rodney! He had everything ready, explained and demonstrated all the techniques, as well as taught our group with patience. He gave wonderful tips to use in the future as well. He is very professional, knowledgeable and funny. It was our first time doing this and we all would do it again especially if we could have Chef Rodney!
Herald A.
05/08/2021
Chef Rodney was great! Excellent chef and teacher. My family and I learned a lot, and we shared a fun experience with a truly awesome person.
Isaac J.
03/07/2021
Chef Rodney was an excellent host and made sure we were learning and not just eating haha. We are still waiting to get the recipes so we can start using our new found knowledge!
Laura R.
11/14/2020
We had a great time with Chef Rodney. The food was great and we learned a lot in a relaxed setting. Fun family outing.
Chris F.
10/09/2020
Rodney was amazing. He’s very personable and the food he cooked was an 11/10. I would hire him in a heartbeat again. Thanks Rodney!
Brian
09/13/2020
Amazing evening! Can’t wait to do it again!
Emily O.
09/07/2020
Chef Rodney was awesome and very accommodating for my group!
Michael F.
08/27/2020
Rodney provided the perfect setting for my wife's surprise birthday gift. From the moment that he was waiting outside to help us find his apartment to the moment we were leaving with our newfound skill he was a wonderful and warm host. I highly recommend Chef Rodney to anyone who wants a fun evening full of laughter, learning, and lots of good food!
Gaby T.
07/28/2020
Chef Rodney was absolutely incredible. I bought this as an experience for my boyfriend and I and he was so friendly and accommodating in helping us learn everything. He let us be hands on with everything and the food was incredible. I definitely recommend booking this sushi experience and it really can be as simple as he says! Thank you again Chef Rodney! We had the most amazing time.
Jennifer
02/17/2020
It was so much fun. It's like having a good friend invite you over for dinner, but teach you how to cook in the process. It's really neat that he can turn his home into a teaching environment, but make it seem like a dinner party at the same time.
Angela P.
12/09/2019
Chef Rodney was friendly, fun, and down to earth. He made French cooking seemed accessible! We had an amazing time learning and cooking with Chef Rodney. would love to take another lesson with him soon!
Shara A.
10/21/2019
Chef Rodney was perfect. If you love to learn new things about cooking ... and want to be able to also do them in your home not some fancy gourmet kitchen he is the man to show you.
Great conversation and helpful tips in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
He is a must book !
wen s.
07/25/2019
For Chinese it's a wonderful experience to know how to cook in western style especially French or Italian. The two children are very excited too. We enjoy the meal very much.
Dan K.
06/16/2019
Chef Rodney absolutely ROCKED! He was engaging, professional, and is a great instructor. The whole time, he emphasized the simplicity of what we were doing and he was right! My wife and I had an awesome time!
Ryan M.
05/27/2019
We had a great time with Rodney! He made the experience easy and fun - never would've thought that making sushi could be so simple! We'll definitely be using his recipes in the future.
Michael K.
04/01/2019
Thank you, Chef Rodney! We had a wonderful time chatting, cooking, drinking and learning. Rodney is super hospitable and super knowledgeable when it comes to his craft. We learned some great tips, which will find their way into our home-cooking repertoire and unleashed at the next dinner party. All in all, it was a wonderful evening and a terrific value.
Trenton B.
03/23/2019
Chef Rodney’s excellence as a teacher and host are surpassed only by his mastery in the kitchen. Outstanding meal, outstanding company. Highly recommended.
Wade D.
03/04/2019
What an amazing experience to see a professional at his craft but what was more impressive was how he turned it into a wonderful learning experience and made it a memorable date night for me and my wife. I will recommend this to all my coworkers and friends.
Kenna W.
03/04/2019
My husband and I had a great date night making sushi with Rodney. He helped us see how simple it can be, and everything turned out delicious! He was entertaining to talk to as we created our meal.
Mary S.
02/27/2019
Very Personable and the food was delicious! Made me feel like I can definitely make this at home!! Loved his energy!
Kevin R.
01/02/2019
We had a great time with Chef Rodney! Not only did we get an awesome meal out of the experience, we are eager to try cooking the same dishes at home for our friends soon.
Maxime B.
12/28/2018
Thank you it was a great experience. Food was delicious. Totally worth it. Chef Rodney was very knowledgeable and passionate about his craft.
Jade T.
11/15/2018
I couldn’t have asked for a more special or intimate way to celebrate a birthday or any other occasion for that matter! Chef Rodney is truly gifted and I loved every aspect of sharing his home and kitchen!! He was patient, informative, and very engaging as we went through each entree. I learned some new techniques and actually left feeling like every penny spent was worth it and then some! Please don’t hesitate to seek his services for large or small events because the quality, food, service, and personality is top notch!!
Marina C.
11/14/2018
Me and my husband attended cooking class for the our anniversary. It was unforgettable experience. Food was amazing and chef Rodney is so much fun, he made cooking class easy going and showed some useful cooking tricks. I highly recommend chef Rodney he is a great chef and very pleasant person.
Brett O.
09/08/2018
He was a total gem of a human being. Great heart and even better chef. I can't recommend this guy enough!!!
Lexx H.
08/30/2018
Chef Rodney was not only professional, but a fun time as well. All dishes were easily explained, easy to prepare and absolutely delicious!!! Home was exceptionally clean!! Definitely a recommended class!
David C.
08/20/2018
Chef Rodney was wonderful! We had a really enjoyable evening! Thank you!
David C.
07/31/2018
Great food and presentation. Rodney is terrific host, very personable.
Alyssa G.
04/02/2018
Chef Rodney is very fun and interactive! His meal was very creative and felt very fancy and special.
Valerie Fitzpatrick .
05/27/2024
I, honestly, do not recommend this cooking class. The chef offers the class in his house. The kitchen and eating area is too small to accommodate a class of 8. He jorkes and talks about himself a lot. He talked more about himself rather than making it a personal experience for the guests. He doesn't tell you the recipe as you are cooking; rushing ingredients into the mix before you can see what he is adding. When asked what he added; his response was, "Don't worry. I'll send the recipes." No one received the recipes. Then, he, suddenly, told the guests they had to leave because he had something to do. The guest had not recieved or finished the food that they paid for.
Jessica Walker .
05/13/2024
Average Experience with Chef Rodney's Cooking Class
My experience with Chef Rodney's cooking class was just okay. One aspect that wasn't clear beforehand was that the session took place at his home, which raised safety concerns for me. Additionally, the lack of pre-prepared ingredients meant we spent more time prepping than cooking, making the class run longer than expected. We were hurried out at the end because of another class scheduled, leaving a rushed feeling. Perhaps with a more prepared kitchen environment, equipped with industrial appliances, the class could run smoother. Overall, it's an average experience that others might enjoy, but I wouldn't do it again personally. Just be aware it's hosted at the chef's home.
Philan
10/28/2020
Chef Rodney was great but for 400 bucks I was expecting a large kitchen and Paired wine options. This is just based on previous experiences. I understand it is in the chef’s home but upon arriving I found it difficult to find the apartment. The cooking environment was distracting with outside noises.
