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Polly Sang is a Culinary Program Manager with Le Cordon Bleu credentials that has left her mark on major companies like Pinterest. Her role involved overseeing workplace and culinary operations globally. With 20+ years of professional cooking experience, Polly's passion lies in inspiring others to cook at home, believing in the transformative power of home-cooked meals.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam

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Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam

$129

Cooking Class

$129

Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). In this engaging cooking class, learn the essentials of Korean home cooking with two iconic dishes: kimchi and bossam. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for. First, you'll make fresh, napa cabbage...

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CHEF’S PLACE

Korean Food Essentials

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore the essentials of Korean cuisine starting with foundational pantry items. A world-class Chef Polly will guide you through authentic recipes and techniques to craft a vibrant meal from scratch using iconic...

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Korean Food Feast

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Plant-Based Korean Fare

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Plant-Based Korean Fare

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Create a delicious spread of vegan Korean dishes during this engaging cooking venture. This hands-on cooking class offers you the opportunity to create a stunning vegan menu of authentic Korean delicacies. The talented Chef Polly will guide you along your plant-based culinary adventure, helping you craft a...

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Korean Street Food Favorites

$125

Cooking Class

$125

You'll feel transported as you discover your favorite Korean street foods. Discover the flavors of Korean street food in this immersive cooking class. Chef Polly will teach how to make bindeduk, kimchi mung bean pancakes with soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to make pork steamed buns, jjimpong, from scratch. Explore...

REVIEWS

Chef Polly's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 36 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Polly

Giovanni

11/09/25

A great class to attend! Chef Polly was very accommodating and made the lesson fun and easy to learn; all the food came out great and delicious!

11/09/25

Lorena

11/03/25

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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11/03/25

Jarod

10/04/25

Chef Polly was an amazing teacher! Overall great environment, vibes, and most importantly food! Definitely would recommend anybody to go if itâ€™s their first cooking class! Had a blast :)

10/04/25

Alex

10/04/25

We loved our session with Chef Polly! She was so warm and inviting, educating us on each step. The menu was so creative and absolutely delicious! She tailored each dish to our sensitivities, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about Korean cooking.

10/04/25

Victor

09/24/25

Pollyâ€™s service was 10/10. Her depth of knowledge was displayed with delicious flavors that we really enjoyed. The portions were so generous. She was even kind enough to give us the extra dessert and provide us recommendations on where to get fresh produce!

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09/24/25

Cele

07/19/25

fun and informative; we totally enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot from Korean street food to knife skills.

07/19/25

Anjali

06/23/25

Chef Polly was great â€” very knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. She was easy to follow and broke down each recipe simply and clearly. We did the Banchan class and enjoyed its slower pace as we really got to enjoy the process and learn about each dish. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend!

06/23/25

Calvin

05/31/25

We did the Korean street food experience. Chef Polly was super friendly, patient, and clearly passionate about what she does. Everything was incredibly clean and well organized, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Her recipes were delicious, and she also shared the background behind each dish. My girlfriend and I learned a lot and have already remade some of the dishes at home. Would definitely recommend!

05/31/25

Anna

05/12/25

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!

05/12/25

Keenan

05/11/25

Chef Polly was fantastic throughout the evening. She was prepared, thoughtful, instructive and had a great cooking style. She knew the recipes intimately well and could explain ingredient choice/origin. She also made the instruction fun, with clear thought and creativity injected into each dish. We will definitely be trying a few of the dishes again.

05/11/25

Brendan

02/28/25

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!)

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02/28/25

Gene

12/15/24

Chef Polly was great! She took us through the ingredients, the preparation, and even the cultural significance of various dishes. There were techniques and ingredients that we will definitely be incorporating into our future meal prep.

12/15/24

Jessica

08/10/24

This was the best cooking class experience I have ever had. Chef Polly was able to make the entire meal gluten free for me. She was incredibly insightful and warm. My partner and I had the best time at her street food class. Go to her class and you wonâ€™t regret it! It was the best bday gift.

08/10/24

Lindsay

07/30/24

Chef Polly was very welcoming, knowledgable, and encouraging. Her home and water front view were beautiful. We learned how to make 4 separate dishes and got to eat along the way. We never felt intimidated and also enjoyed learning the history of the meals.

07/30/24

Kathy

07/03/24

My partner and I loved our Korean Banchan class with Chef Polly! We felt Polly was empowering us to cook on our own at home, and she gave great tips and little tricks with each recipe. From perfecting the mixed purple rice, to various vegetable side dishes, to making kimchi, we covered a lot. I loved that this class was so hands on, too. Highly recommend!

07/03/24

Allison

04/10/24

Chef Polly is very friendly and knowledgeable! She taught us how to make various Korean street foods. Everything was explained very thoroughly, from how to prep the ingredients down to the cooking with lots of opportunity for hands on experience. Iâ€™m excited to make the dishes she taught us!

04/10/24

Carrie

04/06/24

We had such a great time with Chef Polly! Her kitchen is beautiful and perfect for groups. There were three couples and we all had lots of hands-on time and plenty of food. We're excited to make her recipes at home and also use some new techniques we learned.

04/06/24

Colin

03/23/24

Chef Polly was a great host and chef! Her home was welcoming and warm (she had a very thoughtful playlist and tea waiting). We learned everything from the basics (i.e. good hygiene and knife skills) to how to make more complex Korean dishes including kimchi pancake, steamed buns (dumplings), and dalgona (the cookies in Squid Game). I would recommend her to any chefs, whether novice or expert <3

03/23/24

Jonathan

03/10/24

We had a great time conversing, learning, and eating the delicious food with Chef Polly during her Korean street food class! The food was delicious and we learned a lot of different cooking techniques that we can hopefully try at home! We took a few steamed buns and dalgona candy home as well which our daughter and mother-in-law really enjoyed! Highly recommend Chef Pollyâ€™s class!

03/10/24

Reviews Chef Polly received outside of Cozymeal

Bob

01/31/24

Thanks for the class! I learned so much and the food you helped us prepare was so delicious!

01/31/24

Nina

01/31/24

Cooking a meal with Chef Polly was a pure delight. Over the holidays family and friends joined Polly in a Korean Essentials class in her home. As many members were serious foodies, Polly took this into account and added some complex dishes such as brisket (still thinking about how savory ans yummy it was). Learned some great techniques and shared a warm and delicious dinner with friends and family. Polly is easygoing and kind but obviously knows her stuff!

01/31/24

Diana

01/23/24

I had the most incredible experience at the Running for a Better Oakland (RBO) kickoff Fundraiser Dinner, and we owed much of it to the exceptional dinner Polly provided! The food was delicious, and the presentation was Michelin-star quality... Chef Polly's performance was flawless.

01/23/24

Barbara

01/23/24

Preparing Korean recipes with Chef Polly was a joyful and delicious experience. Korean food is among my favorite cuisines, and Chef Polly taught us the basics of some popular Korean dishes. The class was participatory, and Polly clearly explained the recipes and process of the food preparation. I highly recommend the course and hope that Chef Polly will teach a class on cooking Korean barbecue.

01/23/24

Nancy

01/23/24

I worked with Chef Polly to cater an elegant dinner party for my brother's birthday. Polly was a talented and creative partner throughout the process. Not only was the food sublime... her consultation on everything from menus, to how to set up, to how to set the table, to hiring the assistants, cleaning everything up at the end, made the experience truly enjoyable for me and all my guests.

01/23/24

Jen

01/23/24

Chef Polly is a gem! I was amazed at the number and variety of Korean recipes we were able to prepare in just 2 hours, and the resulting meal was delicious -- lots of stuff we'll cook regularly at home in the future. Thanks for making us all feel so welcome, we'll definitely be back in your classes soon!

01/23/24

Andrea

01/23/24

We loved all the dishes prepared for our paella backyard party. All was scrumptious! Chef Polly is lovely to work with. Such an enjoyable way to celebrate with our family and friends.

01/23/24

Sarah

01/23/24

Chef Polly orchestrated an unforgettable experience by catering my Maui wedding in December 2022. Having collaborated with numerous chefs throughout both my professional and personal endeavors, I can confidently assert that Polly's culinary prowess is unparalleled. From meticulous planning to locally-sourcing the ingredients, she flawlessly managed every facet of the event's cuisine. Her creative touch extended to designing personalized menus at each place setting, while also skillfully coordinating the wait staff. The result was a gastronomic masterpiece that left an indelible mark on my taste buds â€“ unquestionably one of the finest meals I've ever savored.

01/23/24

Chef Polly

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Polly

Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam

Korean Food Essentials

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Polly

Korean Food Feast

Classic Spanish Paella

Feast on the Greek Coast

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Polly THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Plant-Based Korean Fare

Korean Street Food Favorites