Beginner Cooking Classes East Bay

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Yatish K.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

My fiance and I took this class and I must say, this was the most easy to understand simplified cooking class Iâ€™ve taken. The food turned out great, and we were give so many tips and techniques and explanation behind the science of making biriyani. Chef Rajeswari was knowledgeable, fun, and personable. I will be taking more of her classes. We are Indian and the recipes she taught us will definitely impress our parents!

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Adrianna V.

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

We really enjoyed this class with Chef Polly. She made us feel welcome in her home and we learned different recipes that were flavorful and easy enough to prepare on our own. We've already prepared several of the recipes we learned in class at home and have recommended this class to friends. Definitely worth checking out!

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Glenda H.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

What a treat to be welcomed into Chef Pollyâ€™s home to learn how to cook Korean food. Chef Polly has a way of familiarizing Korean food and making it feel more accessible. Iâ€™m looking forward to making these dishes on my own!

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Connie L.

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was so welcoming and a pleasure to have as an instructor. The class and recipe was very easy to follow even as a beginner. She is mindful of your spice tolerance and everything came out so delicious! I would definitely recommend her class to anyone who has an interest in learning how to cook Indian cuisine.

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Lorena C.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly was so welcoming and made the entire experience unforgettable! She didnâ€™t just teach us how to cook â€” she took us on a beautiful culinary and cultural journey through Korean history and flavors. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and filled with fun stories that made everyone feel comfortable and connected. I loved how she encouraged us to interact, share, and truly enjoy the process. It felt more like cooking with a friend than being in a class. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves learning about food and culture!

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Siwin C.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

From chopping and mixing to sautÃ©ing, frying, and tasting, my two teenage boys had an absolute blastâ€”every step of the cooking class was filled with fun and laughter. Chef Rajeswari was incredibly warm and welcoming; it felt like weâ€™d known her for years! This was truly one of the best family experiences Iâ€™ve had with my teens in a long time. And the highlight? Chicken 65â€”my absolute favorite! It is a MUST-try!

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Brendan F.

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)

Stephanie B.

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly was amazing! Not only was the food delicious but she was so warm, inviting, and informative. This is my third time doing a Cozymeal cooking class and my evening with Chef Polly was by far my favorite. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the experience and how tasty the meal was. 10000/10. Would highly highly recommend this class (or any class) that Chef Polly offers.

Amanda B.

Booked the class Quintessential Chinese Cooking with Chef Wen

Very good hosting and Chef Wen's son is also very cool

Kienan H.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Awesome teacher and fun hangs! Took a vegan Korean cooking class with my Mom, it was a ton of fun and we learned a lot. Chef Polly is great!

Mary L.

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari is very proud of her culture and this experience included her sharing a LOT about Indian food. We chose the South Indian Brunch class for a date night. 1) We were greeted with a wonderful chai which made us feel warmly welcomed. 2) We LOVED the coconut chutney--Chef showed us the ways to add spice and bloom peanut oil to give it more dimensions. 3) Our favorite dish was the dosa and we cannot wait to try it with various options as a snack. All in all we recommend Chef Raje! This was a great date night and I could see it being a great mom-child experience or a mom's night out. Thanks!

Daniel M.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

This was an extraordinary class! Chef Rajeswari is impeccably organized, and everything was perfectly measured and arranged for us to use. Especially since this is a new class, I was amazed at how smoothly everything flowed - Disney could take notes from her on how to handle cleaning and transitions! We chopped the vegetables, chopped fresh herbs from her garden, and cooked/assembled all 4 dishes. I really appreciate how while we were assembling, she explained all the sorts of techniques and varieties in this style of cooking. For example, in our session I learned how to prepare the ginger garlic paste at home, the different varieties of Indian rice besides basmati, what sorts of oils work best for frying Chicken 65, and the delightful story of its name! Most important, of course, is the listed dishes themselves - and those were phenomenal. For the Chicken 65 we prepared the marinade and fried the chicken, along with the delightful touch of fresh curry leaves at the end. I've never made biryani before - that is why I took the class - and the biryani that we made was more delicious that what I've had at restaurants. The raita and lassi were simple and very good - and I learned, for example, that I can add milk (and even ice cream) to my lassi to make it a bit smoother. After taking this class, I feel that I can make these on my own. When we sat down to dinner, there was a ton of food that we'd cooked and it all smelled and tasted delicious. Chef Rajeswari also brought out a few items which were not on the menu that she'd prepared beforehand, and they were - of course - fantastic. Chef Rajewsari (and her husband) is kind, charming, welcoming, and an absolute delight to learn from. Her recipes are delicious, and she is just really fun to be with! I will be trying out the printed recipes on my own in a few days, and I fully intend to take more of her classes in the future.

Anna B.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

We had such an amazing experience with Chef Polly. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and we walked away inspired to cook more at home. Thank you so much!

Evan N.

Booked the class A Taste of South India with Chef Pooja in East Bay (San Ramon)

Chef Pooja showed my partner and I how to make some very tasty uttapams, dosas with a curry potato filling, and ladoo, all of which were new experiences for us! She was an expert guide in the cooking process, and did most but not all of the prep work, so we could participate a little bit in the prep as well as all the stovetop cooking. We also really liked the chutneys that were part of the dish! Pooja was also very personable and was easy to hang out with as we prepared and ate the food. We had a mix-up with timing for a previous reservation and she was very accommodating, and helped to plan a new time as well. All around a friendly, professional experience.

Barb H.

Booked the class Signature Italian Cuisine with Chef Lorenzo

He was a wonderful chef. Explained all the preparation of the dishes. He also told us a little bit about the history of the dishes, and he was very personable. He was easy to understand, and we very much enjoyed the experience we would not hesitate to book another experience with him. He responses to text messages and is knowledgeable. Barb Hantsbarger

Tabitha B.

Booked the class Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine with Chef Pooja in East Bay (San Ramon)

Chef Pooja was wonderful and we enjoyed our dinner tremendously. Learned a lot about Indian cooking.

Elliot E.

Booked the class Vegetarian North Indian Cuisine with Chef Pooja in East Bay (San Ramon)

We had a great time. Chef Pooja was well prepared with everything laid out and was very knowledge with all the answers to our questions. The food was great and we even had leftovers for the next day. We've already incorporated a number of her techniques into cooking other dishes which has definitely elevated their flavor.

Erin Nicole V.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Chef Sara was awesome and the experience overall was amazing! How cool to have a private chef come to your home and teach just you and your friends!! I mean, the whole idea of this service is absolutely incredible and I can't believe I never knew it existed before now! We felt like chef Sara was very fun and knowledgeable, and extremely savvy in the kitchen! We felt like real stars learning from her and we can't wait to find another excuse to do this again! Thank you Chef Sara!!! We appreciate you!!!! ??

Nicholas M.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Brilliant! We had a wonderful time and learned a lot from Chef Sara!

Kirsten S.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Delights with Chef Sara

We had a wonderful time with Chef Sara. She shared stories about her family and their food. She taught us new techniques. And the recipes were extraordinary. The best Indian food weâ€™ve ever had. It was really fun, relaxed and a special evening among friends.

Neal Hansch H.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Fantastic experience to Chef Sara, who was not only a wonderful chef but also conversationalist during the experience.

Phong C.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Delights with Chef Sara

Chef Sara was great! Easy to communicate with and she made our cooking session fun. She gave a lot of tips throughout the lessons. Setup and cleanup was a breeze.

Alex D.

Booked the class Pie and More in the Bay Area with Chef Frances and Chef Sasha in East Bay (Northwest Berkeley)

The class was great! Chef Frances and Chef Sasha were great teachers!

Nathanael B.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Chef Sara was fantastic. My wife and I had a great time learning how to make curry and other delicious Indian dishes. Sara explained every step of the process and made the whole experience so much fun. We'll definitely be back!

Marcelle A.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

I booked this class to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and we had an incredible time learning Chef Sara's many tips and eating a delicious meal. Chef Sara immediately made us feel welcome in her home, and we really enjoyed her authenticity and generous spirit. Highly recommend!

Thomas T.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

I thought it was fun. We weren't sure how it would turn out. The Chef definitely knows her stuff and is a professional. If I had one criticism it is that the kitchen is pretty dated Which impacts the overall experience. Doesn't take anything away from learning to cook, but if you have a modern kitchen at home, it may remind you of your 70s remodel project. That said, the Chef is personable, funny, and gives a lot of practical tips even to experienced home cooks.

Sandra G.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Delights with Chef Sara

Thanks to chef Sara for showing us how to cook great indian food. Unique experience :)

Aleks K.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Chef Sara was awesome! I signed up my mom and I for her Curry Cooking class and we had a wondeful time. Her cooking was absolutely delicious and we learned a lot!

Chad S.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Could not have been more pleased. Chef Sara was incredible - one of the most fun things me and my fiance have done together!!

Emma Z.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Super nice and patient teacher! Really learned a lot of things with Sara~

Elizabeth D.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Delights with Chef Sara

Chef Sara was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. She made us feel welcome and had lots of great ideas for innovative cooking. My only recommendation would be to cut back on use of oil - it was a very filling meal. Thanks!

Joe K.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

My wife and I really loved our time with Sara. We learned a ton of great tips and tricks, and look forward to recreating the dishes that she made for us. Everything was delicious, and Sara is a great teacher.

Sydney M.

Booked the class Sweet and Savory CrÃªpes with Chef Charlene in East Bay (Lakeshore)

Chef Charlene's crÃªpes are outstanding. She makes the process look so easy and can whip up all sorts of flavor combinations in minutes! Trying her s'mores crÃªpe really added so much happiness to my life.

Jim M.

Booked the class Vegetarian Indian Delights with Chef Sara

Thank you chef Sara for the wonderful cooking class. The Indian food was delicious and we learnt a lot.

Sam C.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

I loved breathing in and tasting the rich, incredible smells and flavors coming out of Chef Sara's kitchen. She's a patient and kind teacher, and very knowledgeable about the spices and ingredients she puts into her cooking. I look forward to my next class with Chef Sara!

Joey W.

Booked the class Crash Course in Curry with Chef Sara

Chef Sara was a very nice person...however, her home is not well equipped for "teaching" a cooking class, and the whole experience was really just very uncomfortable. If I'm going to pay $99 a person to be uncomfortable, I should at least get to keep my leftovers! One feels like an intruder when entering her home, which is mostly devoid of furnishings and a little run-down. We huddled around the counter in the kitchen for "instruction": When I think cooking instruction, I think a well apportioned kitchen, stations where each attendee can participate, cleanliness, readiness, and great food. While the food was undeniably delicious, there was very little participation- I sliced a tomato and 3/4 of our group rolled out 1 ball of dough for Roti, and that was the extent of the cooking. One of the rice dishes on the menu was already completely prepared and was simply heated in the microwave before being served! In addition, mirroring the rest of the weirdly empty, run-down home, the kitchen sink faucet handle was broken, the cook-top needed to be manually lit (because it was broken, not by design), and I would not argue the kitchen was particularly clean. We brought our own wine as the website urged was OK, and when we were directed to a cabinet for glasses she literally had 2 wine glasses, and nothing else in the cupboard. When we sat down to eat there were not enough forks for everyone so two of us used spoons, and when we asked for napkins, she opened boxes of Kleenex nose-tissues in response. It is completely mystifying to me how she is able to accommodate parties of 6. She hovered while we ate, not eating with us as invited, just standing over us, really. And when we were done eating but still talking and enjoying the last of our wine and well within our time-window of the 2 hour experience, we felt obvious pressure to leave before we were ready. She moved us along by pulling out her phone and inviting us to move to the foyer to take snapchat photos before sending us off. It felt like her way of getting us up from the table and out of the house. Quite uncomfortable. To top it off, Cozymeal's interface had created confusion for our party, so we ended up being 4 instead of the RSVP'd two. This is no fault of chef Sara's, but she was set up for two and cooked for 2 and mentioned nothing about the fact that we would the next day be asked to pay another $99 per person for the additional 2 guests who were not really accommodated for. Weren't we surprised when we were charged by Cozymeal another $198-- $400 for an uncomfortable, under-prepped 2 hour experience, the best part of which was the friends we had come with and we were rushed out prematurely in the middle of enjoying them. Luckily Cozymeal reversed charges for the additional 2 persons after complaint, but $50 a head is still a GROSS exaggeration of the value this experience has and they offered no additional savings to make up for our AWFUL EXPERIENCE.

Dechen N.

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly greeted us warmly with roasted barley tea, instantly making us feel at home in her kitchen. She patiently answered our many questions while preparing a delicious bindae-tteok appetizer and guiding us step by step through each cooking process with helpful tips and encouragement. Thoughtfully checking in beforehand about dietary restrictions, she also showed me how to make a gluten-free hoettuckâ€”something I had always wanted to tryâ€”ensuring I could fully enjoy the class. Beyond cooking, she generously shared her favorite Korean businesses and insider tips. The conversation went well beyond Korean food making the experience feel like hanging out with old friends over a wonderful meal. No matter your skill level or dietary needs, Chef Pollyâ€™s energy, warmth, and genuine hospitality make this class truly special!

Angela B.

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

It was so much fun to cook with Chef Polly and her classes were spot on in terms of teaching me the basics of making the dishes presented in the menu as well as the tips and tricks to streamline and enhance. All the dishes came out super tasty and I feel like my cooking skills definitely have been upgraded!

Constanze B.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

My friends and I booked Chef Pollyâ€™s Korean Food Essentials and it was phenomenal! She was so sweet and funny! She created such a warm and inviting environment!! My friends are experienced with cooking but not professionally trained so it was really cool to see her put on her professional chef hat and teach all of us some really handy tricks! We would definitely book a class with her again :)

Ramona A.

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

We had a wonderful time learning how to make dosas, medhu vada, and chutneys. We really liked learning about the health benefits. Chef Raaje made the experience fun and informative!

Ailar P.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

My husband and I booked this class as a late Valentines Day celebration and we had such a wonderful time! Chef Rajeswari is so talented and kind. The class was so much fun, informative and of course the food was beyond delicious! We also learned so much about healing properties of herbs and spices used in Indian cooking. I would highly recommend taking her class!

Carlee D.

Booked the class Authentic Chinese Fare with Chef Wen in East Bay (Walnut Creek)

Chef Wen and his Sous Chef Jing were absolutely phenomenal. We had the most amazing time learning about traditional Beijing cuisine and all the dishes were out of this world. Chef Wen is so enthusiastic and knowledgable, and he really made the experience extra special. For anyone looking to have a great time with excellent food, Chef Wen is your guy!

Benjamin A.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Great time learning the Biriyani. Overall a great experience and really enjoyed her class

Heidi W.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

We cooked a delicious meal with Chef Polly and learned a lot about Korean ingredients and flavors. Yummy bulgogi, jap chae, spicy tofu and pork soup, sauteed mushrooms, and various kimchee and pickled vegetables. A great experience!

Rav J.

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

I had a lot of fun learning to make Biryani with Chef Raaje. She communicated things clearly and explained a lot about the different spices and their health benefits. We ate a great meal and got leftovers too! A great class and I would definitely go again.

Alecia M.

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

We cooked a variety of Korean dishes include beef bulgogi, japchae & kimchi jigae soup. Everything was delicious. Additionally, Chef Polly is very professional, kind and loving. I enjoyed working with her and would love to do so again. David & Alecia

Russ Daniels .

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

A lovely introduction to making dosa, coconut chutney, and Medium Vada, a South Indian crispy savory donut. Hands on experience, clear recipes, and lots of great tips.

Jax R.

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was amazing. We made dosa, medhu vada, and coconut chutney, all of which were delicious. Raaje was a patient and fun teacher, and made us feel very welcome into her home. I cannot recommend the class enough!

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Fresh Tex-Mex From Scratch - Family Fun

Sea and Land - Date Night

Elegant New England Coastal Classics - Date Night

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