Beginner Cooking Classes East Bay

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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!)

Elias C.

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

Chef Rajeswari was truly a delight. I can not stress how easy and personable the class was. From the moment we came in, Chef greeted us with a smile and took care of taking the time of not only explaining what we would be cooking, but also a bit about her self, her background and asked about us as well. She would make sure to constantly check on how we were doing while cooking, and would give us tips on what could be done if we wanted to make the food on our own time. Genuinely, can not express how much I recommend this class, it was a privilege learning how to cook from her.

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

Bianca G.

Booked the class Chinese Scratch Cooking with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

Chef Grace led a group of 4 through three meals from scratch very quickly and as efficiently as possible! We enjoyed the meal at the end of the class and really loved being able to take dessert home. I'm excited to utilize some of what we learned in our private session at home!

Matt R.

Booked the class Vegan Chinese Classics with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

The class was great. Her house was well suited for the class, she was fun and informative, and the recipes were all very good both on their own and for developing more broad Chinese cooking foundations.

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.

Timothy W.

Booked the class Traditional Chinese Pastries with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

Grace took our birthday event to the next level and turned it from a memorable moment to a magical experience! She was everything you could ask for from a host: friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and fun. Everything we made was easy, delicious, and will keep us full for days. I can't recommend her enough!

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.

Cody B.

Booked the class Classic Chinese Cuisine with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

Grace's place was easy to find, and she communicated the arrival and directions very well. Upon arriving, Grace offered us water and gave us a little background about herself and what we would be doing that evening. We then went into the kitchen and got right to work. There were (3) of us in our group. Grace would explain what we were doing and then one of us would jump in. Plenty of hands on cooking, which was nice because we actually made the food we ate. Grace was patient, funny, energetic, and informative. The tofu meatballs were my favorite, they were so good. Grace even offered us a beer or wine while we cooked, which was super nice. After the tofu appetizers, we made our shrimp stir fry and then our hot and sour soup. Then the 3 of us retired to the dining room for dinner. Everything tasted great! We had leftovers and Grace gave us a recyclable container to take everything home. Would definitely recommend. = )

adamu c.

Booked the class Traditional Chinese Pastries with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

Chef Grace was knowledgeable and welcoming and we had a great time!

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!

Manuel A.

Booked the class Traditional Chinese Pastries with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

My husband and I had a great time taking Chef Graceâ€™s Chinese pastry class. We learned how to make three items over the course of three hours. Grace welcomed us into her home and kitchen and we met another nice couple. The course was very hands on, some items were pre prepped due to time but Grace thoroughly went through the recipe and technique and explained the directions as we went along. She answered any questions we had and checked on us as we finished each step. The rice cakes were unique and the egg tarts were delicious. We also loved the Shanghai wonton soup- very comforting and easy to make at home. We also went home with leftovers and some wonton to make for another meal. Overall we had a good time and enjoyed working with grace to make these dishes! Planning to make again for our families for lunar new year. Thanks chef!

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.

Ryan N.

Booked the class Traditional Chinese Pastries with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

Such a fun experience! Learn a bunch of tips and tricks when it comes to baking these goods. And omg, the tiramisu we made was AMAZING.

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!

Rachel A.

Booked the class Classic Chinese Cuisine with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

What an enjoyable experience! Chef Grace was a fantastic teacher and I adored the food we made. The time really flew by because we were having so much fun. I would highly recommend this class!

Jeremy H.

Booked the class Traditional Chinese Pastries with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

It was so much fun! We really enjoyed Graceâ€™s cooking style, her quaint home and of course the food! We definitely suggest that you cook with Grace!

Randy G.

Booked the event Southern Comfort with Chef Shelby

Shelby came through for us as we booked something last minute, and the southern / creole cuisine was unbelievably delicious, and her knowledge on this type of cuisine kept this group of experienced cooks engaged and impressed.

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!

Mark W.

Booked the class Classic Chinese Cuisine with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

LOVED it! Thank you for the fun cooking class Chef Grace!

Jemilla M.

Booked the class Classic Chinese Cuisine with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

We booked this Chinese cooking class with Chef Grace in the East Bay and loved it! She is so nice and kind. 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.

Melissa C.

Booked the class Traditional Chinese Pastries with Chef Grace in East Bay (Laurel Park)

I absolutely loved Chef Grace's cooking class. I have always been a fan of dim-sum and really enjoyed on learning how to make egg tarts! She makes the class very easy and fun. I am looking forward to her next class!

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!