Private Chef - Traditional Maryland Seafood Spread

Chef John is hands down one of the best chefs I've had the pleasure to learn from. His passion for cooking shines through every step of the class, and he knows exactly how to break down complex techniques so anyone can follow along and succeed. What really stood out was how personable and patient he was — making the whole experience fun and stress-free while pushing us to elevate our skills. The food we made wasn’t just delicious; it felt like a dish you’d actually be proud to serve to guests at home. If you want a cooking class that’s both inspiring and practical, Chef John is your go-to. I’d recommend his classes to anyone serious about cooking or just looking to level up and enjoy the process.

It was my first time using Cozymeal, and it was for a date night with my wife. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Chef John was fantastic, and we had the opportunity to meet another couple. The food was excellent, and we greatly appreciated the chef's expertise and wonderful sense of humor. We will definitely use Cozymeal again in the near future.

Chef John made the entire experience! The food we made was delicious and it was a blast learning how to make everything. Chef John is very knowledgeable about all things food / cooking and made it very fun and easy!

Chef John is great, a wealth of knowledge and experience. Excellent meal. He is a fantastic teacher, chef and host. He runs an extremely organize class and teaches you many tips.

His kitchen and his apartment were immaculate. He was friendly and sociable. His skillset excellent. My only wish is that he would have provided us with the recipes for the meal we cooked.

We had a great time with Chef John. He gave us great cooking tips like healthier alternatives for certain ingredients and showed us how to chop things correctly.The food was great and the sorbet at the end was delicious!

Great experience with Chef John! We learned a lot and the meal was delicious! I definitely recommend him!

Chef John was amazing! The sushi experience was so good and fresh. He is so nice and knowledgeable! Would definitely book again.

What a wonderful experience, I’m so glad I chose chef John!!! He was a very personable and knowledgeable host! The food was delicious and he made it look so easy! I highly recommend the Cozy meal with Chef John!

Chef John is fantastic, we learned many cooking insider tricks, and the meal was delicious and filling. We really appreciated his willingness to adapt to all of our (many) food restrictions. Thank you for opening your home to us for the lesson Chef John!

The food was delicious. It was a great menu for all seafood and crab cakes lovers. However, we had to take care of clearing the plates ourselves between courses and bring everything back to the kitchen (from the dining room) at the end and clean up ourselves. We had another Cozymeal last year, and everything was put away. We did not have to lift a finger. I was just a little surprised by that.

Delicious!

Chef John was an excellent host and great cook. Look forward to booking another cooking class with him in the near future.

This experience was truly fantastic. Chef John is a remarkable cook and an even better host. Thank you for having us! We can’t wait for the next one.

Fantastic Experience. Would dine with Chef John again.

Chef John exceeded our expectations! This was a great date night for my husband and I. The food was delicious and the conversation flowed smoothly the whole time. Would love to book him again!

Chef John hosted us to a great evening last night near Fort Lauderdale! We came down for vacation as two couples looking to do something different than go out for dinner. We found that with Cozy Meal and Chef John and his Flavor Trip to Mexico menu. He is an excellent host. We started with a Caesar Salad (home made dressing and croutons, obviously), then had pulled pork carnitas tacos (my personal favorite), lobster quesadillas (delicious), and chocolate avocado mousse (big hit with the group). Along the way, we helped Chef John chop, saute, and dice, and received instructions, tips, and tricks of the kitchen to take back with us. Overall an informative entertaining and delicious evening. Can't wait to make some of all of these dishes again!

Wonderful chef

Hello, John was very friendly and educational explaining many insights into mixing various ingredients, cutting food and cooking it as well. It was a lot of fun and will help us become bettwr cooks!

This class is amazing! Chef John shares his knowledge of cooking skills, while he cooks you a delicious meal. A fun night !

Inviting, informative, uber talented, and then the cooking begins... what an amazing evening. John makes you feel welcome and entertained with his past experiences and ability to make a heart healthy or vegan dish taste identical to its original. He has many different classes available as well to suit all cuisine tastes. This event makes a great date night, or gift as well. Dont know what you are waiting for sign up already, thank me later!!!

Chef John was wonderful. I learned so much about plant based cuisine. I'd totally recommend the experience.

WE enjoyed the experience! Thanks

We had a delicious dinner. Chef Jon gave us an amazing experience. Very professional and friendly. We also bought his vegetarian cooking book

We had a fantastic experince cooking a 4 course vegan meal. The food was delicious and chef John was very knowledgeable and friendly. We definitely recommend this class.

We had a great lesson with Chef John. He was very engaging, the food was delicious, and we learned a lot! I would definitely recommend booking a cooking lesson with Chef John. It was a fun experience!

We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, a delicious meal and learned some new cooking skills from a true master chef. We highly recommend Chef John.

Chef John's cooking experience was fun, personal, casual and informative. Also, he over delivered on an impressively delicious and nutritious meal! Wonderful!

Beverly and I where blessed with Chef John's experience as a highly rated chef. He speaks about cooking with a seamless grace that makes you feel honored and appreciated. This was time well spent on an extremely rainy evening in South Florida that will live in our memory forever.

Everything was just so perfect

Chef John was awesome. Very knowledgeable about his food and cooking. The food was AMAZING! Had a great time. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

My parents had a lovely birthday celebration with chef John. They were raving about the evening to all who would listen.

Chef John was excellent! He made the night fun and entertaining. Thank you!!

Fantastic experience! Delicious dishes and some great life changing tips we will use in our home kitchen. Very knowledgeable great evening.

Wonderful experince. Flavors were amazing. So nice and personable. Definitely would recommend him.

Chef John made our night special! The food was amazing, but his conversation and knowledge made it a night we will never forget. We can’t wait to schedule another night with him.

Chef John was absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable in his skills. Taught very well and descriptive! Food was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend and will be doing again myself

I had a great experience with Chef John. His creations were delicious and creative. John was able to answer all my questions about food and I was able to learn a lot based on his extensive cooking experience.

We used John for a Team Building dinner and the food was fantastic! John was great, his cooking skills were fun to watch and learn from.

Not only was the food AMAZING, Chef John made the experience very pleasant. He’s very personable and knowledgeable about his craft. He had great music on in the background and the conversation never stopped flowing.

chef was excellent!

Chef John was terrific! The whole experience was fantastic and the food was delicious. We will definitely be calling him again for future events. 100% would recommend.

We had a great time and experience with Chef John. He was very personable and flexible. He also gave lots of really great cooking tips. This was our first time booking a cooking class like this and we plan to do it again!

My boyfriend and I celebrated our Valentines dinner with John! It was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a ton of tips and tricks. Food was also delicious, would highly recommend!

My girlfriend and I had a great time with an exceptional chef and amazing food.

What a great evening it was with Chef John. We haven't had a meal that good in what feels like months! Chef John made the night fun and he taught us so many kitchen hacks that we will using. We can't wait to enjoy another night with Chef and eat some amazing food!

Chef John was informative, entertaining and he made the evening an incredible experience. To top it off his Mexican menu was amazing. My wife is vegan and he was able to adjust on the spot to satisfy us both. I recommend you give Chef John a chance, you will not be disappointed.

My granddaughters enjoyed a wonderful cooking experience with Chef John. He is very good with children and has a vast experience with cooking. They learned many new techniques. We are very happy with his service and will be looking forward to more personalized cooking classes with Chef John in the future. We highly recommend him!

10000/10 Lovely experience!! Would recommend, Joined the class for a date night experience and must say Chef John is superior at what he does. From the first course to the very end Chef John had us enjoying our time with great knowledge, great laughs and even greater food. Will be joining him again soon <3 Thank you Chef John, “Buen Provecho”!

Chef John was so knowledgeable! We had a great time and learned so much! I’ve already scheduled another class…and I’ll take notes this time! Thanks Chef!

John was very knowledgeable and our meal tasted great!

Chef John was the most amazing cook! Everything he made was beyond delicious and he taught us so much! He was very accommodating with everything from dietary restrictions to coming to our home! HIGHLY recommend John!!

Chef John was absolutely amazing! Not only was the seafood great but he has a wonderful personality! It felt like he was family. Me and my mother had a great experience and learned lots of new ways to cook as well, we loved him! Can’t wait to book again!

Chef John cooked for us a great meal! It was a great experience, we really had fun. John is a great host and fun to be around! Highly recommended!!!

John was great. I have done similiar type experiences locally, and pre-pandemic so wasn't sure what to expect in this setting. John's home setup provided a level of kitchen intimacy to see styles and techniques which I can't wait to use. Homemade caesar dressing was great and super easy so can't wait to see if my wife will give it a try herself. Also, the way he cooked the pork carnitas with the orange juice was a new technique for me as it is one of my favorite taco proteins. Nice to meet you John and thoroughly enjoyed.

Great evening with Chef John. Food was amazing, we learned lots of tips and tricks, and great conversation!

Rave reviews for John! John cooked a delicious meal for my husband and I to celebrate my husband's birthday and all was perfection. He spoke to me several times before the event to ensure all my special requests would be met and happily agreed to make modifications to the on-line menu. He arrived early with all the cooking tools and food needed and was courteous and professional throughout. Every course was delicious--beginning with a tomato-based pasta fagioli soup that had just the right kick, a Caeser salad with fresh parmesan and home-made croutons, a perfectly prepared steak putanesca, parmesan potatoes and broccoli and ending with bananas foster. We would rate the food a 10 out of 10 and would definitely book with Cozymeal again.

Great caterer. Great variety. Delicious food.

John is a great chef and his cookbooks are great!

I met John in the early 90’s when he was a restaurant manager in downtown Miami. John served amazing lunches cafeteria style. There was always a line at the door, where he often greeted the crowd with his warm personality. He cooked several daily specials that always sold out, but my favorite was the hand carved sandwiches. I asked him if I could buy several pounds of his delicious potato salad (it was better than homemade) to take to a party, he quickly obliged and he soon was cooking for a birthday dinner party at my house. John prepared fajitas with all of the traditional sides. Beans, nachos, quesadillas, all perfectly spiced. My cousin enjoyed the meal so much that she hired John on the spot to cook for her New Years Eve party in 1993 and he has continued through 2019! The New Years menu changes annually. Each year tops the previous year with a buffet of creative dishes, but a standout lamb chop appetizer remains a constant. Shrimp (cocktail or coconut), broiled salmon, beef tenderloin, potato pancakes, poke bowls, beef kabobs, there are just too many fabulous items to remember. Always served beautifully and well prepared. John and his staff always provide excellent service and high quality, delicious food with loads of creativity. 5 stars all the way. I can’t wait to see his menu this year, in addition to the lamb chops!

I love the wonderful healthy healing food that chef john creates. It has nurtured me and taught me how to eat well and stay balanced. This is a 5 star chef.

I am very fortunate to have experienced Chef Johns cooking a number of times. He is extremely creative. Each time I truly enjoyed the meals. I would highly recommend Chef John and would be happy to eat anything he cooks.

I have had the pleasure and honor of dining on Chef John’s cuisine for many years. I have also ordered his food to dine on at home. Chef John’s creations are both innovative and delicious. If there was a 10 star rating, he would be 10+. I love everything he makes from soup to salad to entrees. His vegan tuna and egg salad are over the top! His soups are amazing. I can’t express how wonderful his food is!

The Cozymeal experience with Chef John was disappointing in every aspect and borderline unsafe. The location was a difficult-to-find, third-floor walk-up apartment. We paid for a sushi experience, but the fish was not sushi grade (vacuum-sealed supermarket quality). The tuna served made my girlfriend and me immediately sick after leaving. The entire meal was poor and borderline inedible. Chef John also spent the whole time giving an exhausting recitation of his resume. This was a terrible experience that left us ill and gave us a bad impression of the Cozymeal brand. If I could give zero stars, I would.