Gourmet Cooking Classes NYC

Beverly G. January, 2024

Booked the class Posh European Brunch with Chef Karmala in Queens (Long Island City)

Mala was unbelievable. There were two of us in the course and she quickly adapted her presentation to the skill level of the audience. I've taken numerous courses throughout the years and have never had such a delightful experience. The recipes were well documented, the instruction clear and concise, and the personality of the chef was IMPECCABLE. I would take courses with Mala anytime!

Marcellius H. November, 2023

Booked the class Marcellius Hamilton & Guests - Flavors of Asia with Chef Kymberly in Manhattan (East Harlem)

Chef Kymberly was the perfect choice for my wife's surprise 30th birthday! She led all 18 of us in a dynamic 4-course cuisine of Asian flavors. She was fun, engaging, a great instructor, and she was overall great. It was clear that she has a passion for cooking and also that she is very knowledgeable and experienced. We definitely recommend her and will book again.

Ellen H. August, 2023

Booked the class Pasta and Other Italian Classics with Chef Mariana in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)

Mariana was super sweet and informative. I really enjoyed the dishes that we made. We made so much spaghetti that we were too full to even make it to dessert!

Mike P. July, 2023

Booked the class Gourmet American Steakhouse with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Dinner with chef lamour was terrific. She was friendly, helpful, very interesting and the food was amazing! The only thing I would say is that this was more of a private chef dinner as opposed to a cooking class. We helped somewhat with preparation and lamour certainly answered any questions we had and gave us various tips, but it was less of a class than we expected. This is not meant as a negative as we had an absolutely wonderful evening! Just Putting it out there so folks know what to expect.

Daje A. February, 2023

Booked the class Jamaican Jerk Classics with Chef Leon in Manhattan (Kips Bay)

Best Jerk Chicken I ever had in my life!!! Thank you Chef Leon

Daje A. February, 2023

Booked the class Jamaican Jerk Classics with Chef Leon in Manhattan (Kips Bay)

Chef Leon was EXCEPTIONAL!!! My Boyfriend and I had an Amazing Time!! This was a surprise for my boyfriend and it exceeded all of my expectations!!! I would def recommend this class to everyone. Definitely book chef Leonâ€¦ We will definitely be booking again!!!Thanks again for everything we had an amazing time!

Erica M. February, 2023

Booked the class Gourmet American Steakhouse with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Chef Lamour was very pleasant, the experience was very knowledgeable she explained a lot while assisting me and my fiancÃ© to prepare and cook the food which was delicious. Would definitely come back again.

Channing O. July, 2022

Booked the class Sweet and Savory Baking 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Wonderful class for our team building.

Jillian R. May, 2022

Booked the class Jillian Romero & Guests - French Culinary Foundations with Chef Kymberly in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)

Amazing Experience!

Anne L. April, 2022

Booked the class Campari Team Building Event -A Taste of Tuscan Fare with Chef Paul in Manhattan (SoHo)

We had the BEST time. We arrived with a large team and they put us to work, teaching us each part of the meal step by step. Lunch was so delicious and a really fun activity for our team to do together. Loved chef Paul!

Damien F. March, 2022

Booked the class A Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

I cannot say enough how appreciative and satisfied my wife and I were with Chef Lamourâ€™s delectable menu and warm hospitality. Aside, from the joys of learning new knife skills, food nutrition, and how to make a simple but tasty vinaigrette and chocolate filled spanakopita, we also discussed life and philosophies. It was truly a unique and fun experience. Even more, Chef Lamour made everything from scratch and was able to provide a menu that met my wifeâ€™s nutritional needs for her diabetes. We are so grateful to have had her as our first experience and introduction to CozyMeal! She was truly fabulous!

Clayton G. February, 2022

Booked the class Even Financial Elegant French Cooking with Chef Paul in Manhattan (SoHo)

Everything was great! It was a little intense sometimes with some of the chefs. They wanted everything to be perfect which is fine but none of us are trained cooks so that seems like a high expectation to have.

Ashley O. February, 2022

Booked the class Flavorful Italian Foundations with Chef Madi

We loved our private Italian cooking class with Madi! She walked us through all the steps of the recipes seamlessly and taught us new techniques that only a professional chef would know. All of the dishes were delicious and we loved that she included some of her seasonings that she makes personally herself. She was very professional and prepared - bringing all the ingredients and equipment with her and cleaning everything up afterwards as well! It was a pleasure learning from her and we hope to do another cooking class with her soon!

Michael M. February, 2022

Booked the class A Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Chef Lamour was great. Delicious food, and fantastic conversation. A true student of the game who made our evening special. Highly recommended

Jasmine B. December, 2021

Booked the class Fresh Pasta From Scratch with Chef Roger in New Jersey (West New York)

This was a great experience! Very intimate and we learned so much about navigating a kitchen space while also about cooking amazing food! Highly recommend

Jason H. December, 2021

Booked the class Fresh Pasta From Scratch with Chef Roger in New Jersey (West New York)

Roger was amazing! Seriously one of the best evenings my wife and I have had in a long time. What a great experience, his knowledge of food and cooking is second to none.

Amanda M. November, 2021

Booked the class Parisian Bistro Cooking with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Chef Lamour was such a delight to meet. I booked an evening with Chef Lamour for my boyfriend's birthday and he absolutely loved the experience with her and of course the food we cooked. She is such a talented chef, we learned new techniques and had great conversations. I brought Tupperwares just in case we were not able to finish the food which we in fact did not finish. She kindly packed our food to go. We loved every part of this experience. We had an amazing night and we would absolutely book again!

Hailey P. October, 2021

Booked the class A Taste of Tuscan Fare with Chef Paul in Manhattan (SoHo)

Chef Paul and his team were the absolute best! They were friendly, fun, and helpful the whole way through. We learned a bunch of great cooking tips & tricks during our team event. The venue was clean and cozy and the food turned out incredible! We would absolutely recommend this experience to a friend.

Josh R. October, 2021

Booked the class A Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

What a great memory. Chef Lamour is amazing. Her warmth, and the experience of cooking a meal in her home is unforgettable. Recommend highly to anyone wanting an authentic outing.

Prince F. March, 2021

Booked the class Flavors of the French Countryside with Chef Neilie in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)

Food was great and chef was very personable and explained things well.

Philip C. January, 2021

Booked the class Flavors of the French Countryside with Chef Neilie in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)

10/10 went into it looking for a fun Christmas present with my girlfriend. Neilie was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic!

Casey S. March, 2019

Booked the class Gourmet Flavors of Italy with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Excellent chef. Down to earth and easy going personality. Perfect date night was a cooking lesson with Chef Lamour.

Ilya F. March, 2019

Booked the class Plating 101 in New York with Chef Stephanie in Manhattan (Upper West Side)

Chef Ken was fantastic. Thank you for all the tips and different variations!!

Jeffrey S. January, 2019

Booked the class A Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

My partner and I had her Mediterranean class and Chef Lamour could not have been any more amazing! From her warm and fun personality to her culinary expertise; it was a great experience. She was super communicative and detailed from the minute I booked the class till the night of the class. Chef Lamour makes the entire experience fun, insightful, and delicious . . . we actually forgot we were in a class and felt like we were getting taught to cook by a friend. We definitely recommend her and you definitely need to stop whatever you're searching and just book her!

Greg M. January, 2019

Booked the class Parisian Bistro Cooking with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Lamour was an excellent host. She was delightfully engaging. The preparation and the eventual dining of each course culminated towards a climatic dessert, the Apple Galette. The Cheese Plate also was a very nice touch to say the least. My wife and I were more than satisfied with the experience. Highly recommended!

Travis W. December, 2018

Booked the class Gourmet Flavors of Italy with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Had a blast cooking together and learning from Chef Lamour. She was very helpful, fun and knowledgeable. Looking forward for learning more from Chef Lamour in the future!

Max M. November, 2018

Booked the class Gourmet Flavors of Italy with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

A wonderful experience, with a wonderful chef who was very skilled at her craft and cooked and taught with lots of passion. We learned a lot and the meal was delicious, I ate everything done to the last chicken bone. I booked Chef Lamour for my fiancÃ©e birthday as a surprise and she enjoyed every minute and Chef Lamour was very fun to be around and cook with. Thank you! 5 Stars.

Tom K. September, 2018

Booked the class Big Easy Soul Food with Chef Kira

Kira was great! The food was delicious and she's a very kind person full of great advice and conversation. Would highly recommend!

Joshua D. September, 2018

Booked the class Interactive Chocolate Making with Chef Aditi

Amazing experience. Me and my girlfriend really enjoyed the class. It was a surprise for my girlfriends birthday and Chef Aditi was great with communication prior to the class. Would definitely recommend the class to families or couples looking for a fun interactive activity.

Jared E. August, 2018

Booked the class Parisian Bistro Cooking with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Chef Lamour was absolutely wonderful! My girlfriend and I had sucha great time helping out with creating the meal and just watching Chef Lamour do her thing! She was very informative and a pleasure to be around! Nice intimate, and cozy atmosphere!....AND THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!!!! I recommend this experience a million times over!!! Thank you Chef Lamour!

Kareem W. August, 2018

Booked the class A Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

This was an amazing class, I was able get hands on instruction to create a delicious meal; while learning about the chef. She was very detailed and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend ppl to experience Chef Lamour

Ashley N. August, 2018

Booked the class A Taste of the Mediterranean with Chef Lamour in Queens (Astoria)

Absolutely amazing meal! I was worried about going to someone's home to cook but this was one of the best dates I've had. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing. The Chef was knowledgeable, engaging, understanding and an all around kind person. I learned a lot from this experience and would recommend it to those whom love to explore via their taste buds.

Heilbrunn C. August, 2018

Booked the class Caroline's Private Event: Italian Farm to Table with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

It was a great experience that made learning to cook fun and not stressful. It was a good way to learn to make something new. Thank you!

Leah T. April, 2018

Booked the class Big Easy Soul Food with Chef Kira

Chef Kira was incredible - so knowledgable, prepared, likable, funny, and easy to learn from! The food was delicious and fresh. She's this super cool entrepreneur that travels around the world learning and teaching about food. I'd recommend this experience to anybody.

Monique L. April, 2018

Booked the class Crafting Artisan Bon Bons with Chef Aditi

Claudia was an incredible instructor and we had so much fun experimenting with different bon bon fillings! The personal instruction allowed us a lot of time to decorate our molds and fill our bon bons accordingly. I'd love to do this again!

Mary B. March, 2018

Booked the class Refined Seafood Feast with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

We all enjoyed a wonderful Brunch with Chef Ivan. The menu was amazing & we all participated in the preparation, learning some new knife skills, food info., and all with fresh ingredients. Chef Ivanâ€™s instructions were very helpful for us to utilize in our everyday meals. Would highly recommend a class with Chef Ivan *****

Elizabeth M. January, 2018

Booked the class Italian Farm to Table with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We had a 9-person private cooking class with Chef Ivan and it was fantastic! We split up into two groups and learned different techniques to create a delicious 3-course meal. We had a couple of folks who had dietary restrictions, which were seamlessly accommodated. Chef Ivan was knowledgable and handled our questions with ease. I'd recommend this class to groups and anyone who wants to learn authentic cooking techniques from an experienced chef.

Chef Blanche A. January, 2018

Booked the class Refined Seafood Feast with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

This experience was very much worth it. It was truly hands on and engaging. Everyone got their aprons on and hands in the mix, literally! I went with my partner, and we had a class with 2 other couples, and 2 solo individuals, making the class size 8, which is perfect--I wouldn't recommend any more than that. Chef Ivan was very patient with each of us, he gave an excellent overview of what we'd be doing for the session, and explained cooking terms and tips expertly. The dining experience was also nice and cozy. We ran a bit out of time at the end, only because our group was so chatty! The only thing I wished for was to see how the salmon was prepared at the end, although he had walked us through the process already. Great experience, and I highly recommend to anyone, whether for a couple's bonding, friend's gathering, or team building. Excellent experience, and excellent food. The best part is, we could sit down eating at the table and proudly say that we created that!

Frank L. January, 2018

Booked the class Refined Seafood Feast with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Quaint, well-explained, hands-on class (Italian Cuisine). While I expected the cooking class to be very â€œcommercial and or school-likeâ€ because of what I watch on tv, this was the opposite. The class of 6, at his studio, made it feel like you were cooking at home amongst friends. Everything was well explained and variations were discussed so that we could personalize the entrees if we wanted to. Chef Ivan was great and would recommend to others most definitely.

Michael M. January, 2018

Booked the class Refined Seafood Feast with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

I was very pleased nothing to complain about

Eytan S. January, 2018

Booked the class Refined Seafood Feast with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Chinatown)

Us a great time . Ivan was really awesome . He was professional and nice and just hit the right spot for us !

Laura A. September, 2017

Booked the class Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen with Chef Bahr in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

This was not only informative but so much fun. Chef Bahr has an easygoing nature and makes everyone welcome. Plus the food was delicious!

Marybeth W. September, 2017

Booked the class Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen with Chef Bahr in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

What a wonderful experience. The food was awesome he was amazing and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Munny K. June, 2017

Booked the class NYC Influencers: Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen with Chef Bahr in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Bahr was so laid-back, knowledgeable and made the class so much fun (not to mention the food was delish)! I definitely want to go to another class, I would recommend this to anyone who loves food, wants to learn and likes to have a good time!

Chaniya S. May, 2017

Booked the class NYC Influencers: Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen with Chef Bahr in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

I had a great time with my first Cozymeal and cooking class with Chef Bahr! The chef was knowledgeable, patient and had a great sense of humor. We learned to make chocolate custard shuck oysters, sliced fresh raw Branzino fish for carpaccio, made Salmon poke, and watched how Chef Bar prepared paella before it went to the oven for us to share a perfect end to the night. Chef Bahr was personable and made us feel welcome. Since it was a small group (of 7) prepping at one table, it allowed us to be intimate and it was just like having friends over at your home, cooking, and having great conversations over wine and beer. (Itâ€™s BYOB! Although you can get drinks at the bar). Great vibe and energy amongst the group. The class on was hand-ons and we learned a lot of helpful tips and tricks on handling seafood, food shopping and we all shared our love of food and favorites eats around the city. The recipes were easy to follow. The food was fresh, delicious and plenty for everyone â€“ we practically licked everything off the plate! With the time allotted, the class was well organized â€“ we created a 5-course meal in 3 hours and we got to eat it! And best of all it was a relaxed experience â€“ no pressure to rush through and to finish on time. In fact, we lingered after just chatting and friending each other on Facebook! I came alone and had a memorable experience. And of course itâ€™s great for dates and having fun with a friend. I canâ€™t wait to get those recipes from Chef Bahr! Thank you!

Kim N. May, 2017

Booked the class NYC Influencers: Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen with Chef Bahr in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Bahr is a fantastic host chef, offering a relaxed and open kitchen lesson within a cozy setting. Questions can be asked at any time and Chef Bahr's tips from sourcing the freshest seafood down to slicing techniques were all highly valued. My confidence in attempting different seafood recipes at a top tier restaurant quality has increased immensely. Looking forward to the next Cozymeal experience!

Neema F. May, 2017

Booked the class NYC Influencers: Handling Fresh Seafood in the Kitchen with Chef Bahr in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Loved how interactive the chef and staff was. The explanations and debunking myths around seafood was very helpful. Overall a great experience with great people.