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Sera S. March, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

I surprised my boyfriend with a cooking class for Valentine's Day gift and he absolutely loved it. Chef Mert was very welcoming, on time, organized and prepared for us to take his class. His directions were very clear both with his location and his cooking steps. It was our first cooking class and we were a little nervous but he gave us so many information about cooking; for example how to cut properly and tips for a meal to taste much better. We absolutely enjoyed the class and my boyfriend loved it! Menu was great and the food we made was delicious and very filling! Definitely go in hungry :) Thank you Chef Mert!!!!

Matthew B. February, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert was A+! My wife gifted me an Italian Date Night cooking class, and from beginning to end it was an incredible experience. He explained every part of the process thoroughly, it was very interactive, he allowed us to ask questions, he was unbelievably knowledgeable, and incredibly kind. We will definitely be recommending all our friends book him, and one of my favorite experiences I have had. Thank you Chef!

William L. January, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert was friendly and a great teacher. We loved the class and everything tasted amazing. I would highly recommend

Akash Y. July, 2026

Booked the menu Asian-Inspired Gourmet Vegan Fare with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Westchester)

Chef Mert did an amazing job cooking for myself and my wife! He showed up on time and was extremely respectful and fun to work with. The food was awesome and felt like a luxurious experience. He brought all of his own equipment and cleaned up the kitchen after he was done. I would highly recommend Chef Mert for future meals!

Jeffrey P. January, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

This cooking class was phenomenal from start to finish. Chef Mert is wonderful in every sense. Every minute was a blast from the hands-on cooking to the eatingâ€¦obviouslyâ€¦ to the overall vibe, which was relaxed, fun, and perfectly paced. The food was incredible. It was restaurant quality, but somehow approachable enough that we left feeling confident and inspired rather than intimidated. In fact, we were so fired up afterward that we bought our own pasta-making machine and have since made the dish multiple times, including for friends and familyâ€¦ and itâ€™s been a huge hit every single time. Thatâ€™s the real mark of a great class: not just a great time, but skills and memories you keep using long after. Total success. Highly recommend for anyone whether its a date night, hanging with friends, or just a love of amazing Italian food. Weâ€™d do it again in a heartbeat!!

Mario C. June, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert was amazing! Very personable and energetic. He explained the process with patience. I recommend taking his classes. I feel much more confident making fresh pasta at home.

Tracy L. December, 2023

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles

Chef Mert was very well prepared when he arrived! He was super friendly and organized. The meals were delicious and very interactive. We learned a lot!

Abigail J. May, 2023

Booked the class Classic Cooking Techniques 101 with Chef Mert in Valley Glen

We had a wonderful birthday celebration dinner prepared and served by Chef Mert, who is easy-going, personable, and professional. I had asked Chef Mert to teach us knife skills which he prepared for by choosing a menu that required slicing, dicing, julienning and knife sharpening! We made a delicious vegetable soup (thickening secret = plain Greek yogurt with some flour mixed into it!) and a flavorful ratatouille with a pan-cooked chicken breast, cut up and tossed with the vegetables. Melt in your mouth goodness. Prior to that, Mert preheated the oven and prepared a whole chicken with plenty of garlic, pepper and salt, lemon and rosemary, rubbing the chicken liberally with olive oil. And while it cooked and we helped him prepare the soup, we opened and shared a bottle of wine. Mert cut up a panoply of fresh fruit, tossed in their own juices and refrigerated. While we enjoyed our soup (there was enough for seconds, and thirds on the next day), Mert plated the chicken and ratatouille. A perfectly roasted chicken, moist, tender and flavorful. We had enough left for 4 more meals. We were so happy and impressed that Mert cleaned up the dishes, counters and sink so well, and left our kitchen as clean and neat as he found it. He arrived shortly before 6pm to set up, and left a bit after 8:30. We helped ourselves to the fruit salad which tasted even better than expected, after half an hour in the refrigerator. The evening was great, as was Mertâ€™s company. He is from Turkey and learned to cook from his grandmothers. Chef Mert has worked in first-rate kitchens but says he never went to cooking school. Shows you that good cooking is an innate talent. It would be fun to have him back to cook an authentic Turkish meal! Kudos to Chef Mert and CozyMeals. P.S. We gave Mert a tip in person.

Roger C. March, 2023

Booked the class A Focus on Handmade Dough with Chef Mert in Anaheim Hills

Chef Mert was great. Pleasant and interactive with us. We learned about him as a Chef and as a person outside of cooking. We did a focus on homemade dough. Great meal and fun to do a few of the things Chef Mert had us do. He is excellent.

DJ M. March, 2023

Booked the class A Focus on Handmade Dough with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (West LA)

We had a great time with Mert, and learned a lot. He was right on time, and well prepared, and had thorough printed recipes to follow along with. Because two of his doughs needed proofing, he brought some pre-made doughs which we baked, and then he had us make fresh doughs that we could bake off later. There were lots of opportunities for hands-on experience, which was something I was hoping for. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would recommend Mert's classes, and look forward to taking another class in the future.

Daniel H. February, 2023

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Lake Balboa

Chef Mert was awesome! My wife and I really had a great time learning to cook with him and enjoying some amazing food.

Caden H. January, 2023

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in West Hollywood (West Hollywood West)

Chef Mert was awesome! Great conversation, very professional and friendly. Food was tasty and filling. 10/10 would recommend!

Stefana G. January, 2023

Booked the class Classic Cooking Techniques 101 with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Westchester)

Chef Mert is fantastic! We took his beginners course and he really takes the time to explain and answer every question you have. He explained the thinking behind the cooking to get things just perfect, which I really appreciated. He is a very polite and chill person; very easy and fun to talk to! Also so knowledgeable in different cuisines and restaurants local to the area. 10/10 experience I canâ€™t recommend highly enough!!

Marcy K. January, 2023

Booked the class A Focus on Handmade Dough with Chef Mert in Valley Glen

Chef Mert was wonderful! He arrived on time and made setup a breeze. My husband and I had a great time. You can tell Chef Mert is SO passionate about food and cooking and loves sharing his knowledge with others (and feeding others!).

rachel r. January, 2023

Booked the class Homemade Dough Creations with Chef Mert

This was a great experience. The chef was very nice and prepared. We highly recommend.

Charity L. October, 2022

Booked the class A Focus on Handmade Dough with Chef Mert in Woodland Hills

Chef Mert provided my friend and I not only a plethora of food, but also many memories to remember the experience by. All the food was delicious and fun to make! There were definitely leftovers and plenty of opportunities Chef Mert gave us to be hands-on with the experience and truly take part in the cooking experience. Definitely recommend and would book again!

Oleg B. September, 2022

Booked the menu Michelin-Inspired Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Pico-Robertson)

Chef Mert provided us with a fantastic dining experience for my girlfriend's birthday. Every course was amazing. Thank you Chef for providing us with this truly unique experience.

Samantha P. July, 2022

Booked the menu Michelin-Inspired Date Night with Chef Mert

Chef Mert was great! Super professional and communicative and the food was amazing. Thank you chef!

Joshua W. June, 2022

Booked the class A Focus on Handmade Dough with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Mert, and all of the food was delicious. He was very personable and made the evening a lot of fun for my family. His Apple Pie is also the best I've ever tasted. 10/10!

Huy D. April, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Our class with chef Mert was amazing, we got to learn from scratch to table, he was patience and answer all our question, we will definitely come back to his class again! Highly recommend

Elayna F. February, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert was extremely fun! Not only was he super hands on with each cooking step but he also made sure to answer questions along the way no matter how off topic they were. He taught us some tips and tricks we will be using moving forward while cooking at home. The pasta was so fresh and easy to make with simple ingredients which was the biggest win.

Alina B. January, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Stevenson Ranch

What a great experience! There were four of us and we did this at our house. It was a perfect balance between hands-on participation and observation. We learned a lot, had a ton of fun, and had a great meal. We want to do this again soon.

Nuraddin S. January, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

This Italian Date Night cooking class with Chef Mert was phenomenal from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully planned, welcoming, and genuinely fun. Chef Mert is an excellent teacher. He explains each step clearly, keeps the class engaging, and creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and getting hands-on without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The food was outstanding. The crostini were packed with flavor, the homemade pappardelle carbonara was rich and perfectly balanced, and the tiramisu was the ideal way to end the night. You walk away not only having eaten an amazing meal, but actually feeling confident you could recreate it at home. This was a fantastic date night experience and easily one of the best cooking classes weâ€™ve taken. Highly recommend

Nate H. January, 2026

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Mert was great! A good teacher and easy to talk with. Highly recommend

JW . October, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

From the moment we walked in the door Chef was so warm, and welcoming. We learned so much, and the food was amazing! We will returning and we've already started sharing the info with our friends!

Ian S. September, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Joined Chef Mert for a friend's birthday celebration - what an awesome experience! Chef was really knowledgeable and a great teacher - plus we got to eat the excellent meal we cooked together. Great experience - thanks Chef Mert!

Ian T. August, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

The most wonderful time with Chef Mert for our six year anniversary. He was an absolute treasure and we've already begun incorporating his amazing recipes into our weekly routine.

Eryn F. July, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

We had the best experience during the Italian Date Night. Chef Mert was very hospitable, super friendly and his cooking class was simple, easy to follow, and lots of fun! Will definitely be recommending to friends and family. Thank you Chef!

olivia k. July, 2025

Booked the menu Middle Eastern Feast with Chef Mert in North Hollywood

Fantastic meal â€”perfect special pool side dinner ! Delightful chef . Had an amazing experience-thank you!!

Mark S. May, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert is the best!! Highly recommended!!

Derek M. February, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert hosted a fantastic class! My wife and I went to Valentines Day and there was another couple with us also learning how to make Pasta for the first time. We ended up buying the same pasta roller and we're excited to try it on our own. Great class, Great food!!

Sarah P. February, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

We had an incredible time with Chef Mert. He is knowledgeable, has a great personality, and we made a delicious meal! Highly recommend!!

Abbey W. January, 2025

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

I gifted a private pasta making class for my boyfriend & it was amazing! Chef Mertz was incredibly inviting, educational & so talented in his craft. The dishes were amazing, and he made it so easy for us to attempt to replicate on our own. Highly recommend & we plan on booking with him again in the future!

Laika D. December, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert was amazing! He shared so many helpful tips and tricks that elevated the entire experience. His passion and expertise made it both fun and educational. Highly recommend!

Ben M. December, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

My wife and I had an amazing time learning how to make homemade pasta with Chef Mert! The class was intimate, hands-on, and so much fun. Chef Mert made us feel at ease while sharing expert tips and techniques that were easy to follow. We loved the personalized attention and the chance to create something delicious from scratch. The pasta turned out incredible, and itâ€™s a memory weâ€™ll cherish (and a recipe weâ€™ll definitely use again!). Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique and engaging cooking class!

Bendik M. December, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

I couldn't recommend Chef Mert enough. The food was awesome, the vibes were great, and me and my girlfriend had a fantastic time.

Fabian P. December, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

This experience was great! Chef Mert was very knowledgeable, patient, and personable. His hospitality was extremely appreciated and I highly recommend this class and Chef Mert for any of his classes. The food was amazing and Iâ€™ll be sure to try the recipe on my own soon enough.

Rita A. December, 2024

Booked the menu Michelin-Inspired Date Night with Chef Mert in Glendora

We had a great experience with chef Mert! He was very accomodating and the each dish was incredible!! He also shared some of his cooking tips as he was cooking. Highly recommend this chef and this menu - we would definitely book him again.

Timothy Wagner . December, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Awesome experience!

Hannah M. December, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

My partner and I had a great experience with Chef Mert and the â€œItalian Date night.â€ Great balance of opportunities to be hands on and learn without being stressful about prep and stress. Super beginner friendly for a beginner cook like me. Definitely would go again!

Gabe O. November, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

My family and I had an unforgettable experience attending a cooking class with Chef Mert! From the moment we arrived, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home. Chef Mert is not only an incredibly talented chef but also a fantastic teacher, breaking down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-follow steps, making the class accessible for everyone, regardless of skill level. His personable and knowledgeable approach created a relaxed environment where we felt comfortable asking questions, and he took the time to ensure we fully understood each step. We learned so much about Italian cuisine. The food was fantastic, and the evening was both enjoyable and memorable. We highly recommend Chef Mertâ€™s classes and canâ€™t wait to book another one!

Xochitl C. November, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

We loved everything !!! It was a Fantastic Experience

Patrick T. November, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

I recently attended a cooking class with Chef Mert, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Chef Mert is not only an incredibly talented Chef but also a fantastic teacher. They broke down complex techniques into simple, easy-to-follow steps, making the class accessible for everyone, regardless of skill level.

Maricar M. October, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Chef Mert is very personable and knowledgeable. He was very accommodating with his schedule and took his time answering any questions. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience as well as learning so many things about Italian cuisine. We enjoyed the meal and took away more than just a delicious take home tiramisuâ€¦ now we can make our own! Thank you so much for your time and knowledge.

Jon D. September, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Great food!

Leticia P. September, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

Had a fantastic experience! No matter your level of expertise, a class with Chef Mert is sure to be wonderful.

Lori K. August, 2024

Booked the menu Feast Inspired by the Michelin Star with Chef Mert

Delicious sea bass!

Dianne M. July, 2024

Booked the class An Italian Date Night with Chef Mert in Los Angeles (Central LA)

We had such a wonderful time! Chef Mert was easy to talk to, was easy to follow his instructions and the food was fantastic! We had such a delicious and enjoyable evening. I highly recommend Chef Mert! We will book again!

Chef Mert

COOKING CLASSES WITH Chef Mert

Italian Inspiration

An Italian Date Night

PRIVATE CHEF MEALS WITH Chef Mert

Sweet and Savory Brunch

Feast Inspired by the Michelin Star

Refined Flavors of the Middle East

Elegant Plant-Based Asian Dishes

Michelin-Inspired Date Night

Middle Eastern Feast

Asian-Inspired Gourmet Vegan Fare

Homestyle Thanksgiving Fare

Sophisticated Holiday Dinner

A Cheery New Year's Feast

Four Courses of Elegant French Cuisine

Taste of Asia

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Mert THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Kitchen Skills Workshop

Homemade Dough Creations

Classic Cooking Techniques 101

A Focus on Handmade Dough

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