These team building activities in San Jose have earned a 4.9-star average across 107 verified guest reviews. Recent reviews frequently praise patient, knowledgeable chefs, delicious food and hands-on instruction in welcoming settings. Guests also mention learning foundational techniques they can adapt at home, thoughtful accommodations for dietary needs and memorable classes for birthdays, couples and groups.
Based on recent guest reviews shown on Cozymeal for team building activities in San Jose.
Tiffany T.
Booked the event Exciting Dumpling Duos with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
A huge thank you to Chef Parsati for such an incredible cooking class experience! Learning how to make both vegetarian and chicken dumplings from scratch was so much fun, but what made it even more special was how much knowledge she shared along the way. Not only did we learn cooking techniques, but she also taught us about the nutritional value of using fresh herbs and ingredients to season the filling naturally. The passion, patience, and care she brought to the experience made it unforgettable. Amazing food, amazing energy, and an amazing teacher — we loved every minute of it and can’t wait to take another class!
Patty D.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Gluten Free Dumpling Delights class taught my friends and I how to make dough for steamed dumplings with ground chicken, veggies and spices and we also used rice paper for a lightly fried veggie with chickpeas and spices roll. We assisted making these rolls. Chef Parsati showed us how to make the sauces for them. We also made a chocolate, mango dessert with coconut flour and cardamon spice. We all really enjoyed the flavors of the hot foods. Chef was friendly, knowledgeable, social and helpful. Class was held in her home kitchen. She did prep work before we began and she cleaned up after we left. The table was preset for our meal. It was a lovely experience.
Adnan s.
Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
amazing kind chef. what is truly great here is that you learn basics that apply to everything.
Naomi B.
Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Wow--we made Vegetable Biryani (easily made vegan) which was amazing. We accompanied it with tandoori potatoes and halwa for dessert. Chef Parsati was so welcoming and encouraging, talking fast and working at the same time in her well-stocked kitchen. My son gave me the gift of the cooking class for my birthday and I brought a friend. I bought a spice box from Chef Parsati so I could make this festive meal at home. So excited. What a fun adventure. Highly recommend to all.
Alan A.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We had SUCH a good time with Chef Parsati!! She made the class a very welcoming experience, in a homey setting, with plenty of hands-on instruction and fun. The recipes are _delicious_! My wife and I will 100% be making them in our kitchen, especially since Chef Parsati specifically talked about ways that we could adapt what she taught us to make them even more simple and easily even for a weeknight dinner. I really appreciated that she was super-cognizant of our dietary restrictions and went the extra mile to make sure our concerns were addressed and the meal was enjoyable for everyone involved.
Yichen S.
Booked the event Authentic Flavors of India with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We had such a wonderful time at Chef Parsati’s place! Can’t wait to be back for more classes!
Laura M.
Booked the event Dessert Charcuterie Board Challenge with Chef Esh-Marie in South Bay & Peninsula (Menlo Park)
Chef Esh-Marie is incredible. She is a joy to work with + and an incredible chef. We were so happy to have with our team for the night! She made the night wonderful! Thank you!
Steven C.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
I found Chef Joni Sare on Cozymeal and booked her for my team offsite as my 3 other team members found her Master Italian Classics Cooking Class to be a fun learning experience. Boy were we right. If you don't read my full review, all I can say is that Chef Joni was an EXCELLENT instructor and my team members and I had such a good time. We were smiling ear-to-ear the entire time we were there. Highly recommended from this reviewer. Detailed review below: Communication (5/5): We used the Cozymeal platform for everything and found their interface amazing. Chef Joni was very pro-active and communicated with me several times before the event date on January 17, 2020. What stood out about this communication was that she really wanted to know us. She asked good questions like "Why did you choose this class?", "What do you hope to learn from it?", "What are your goals?" etc. Really appreciate this since she can cater the class to exactly your needs. She was also very accommodating when I told her that one of our team members was a vegetarian so she made sure she had a vegetarian option on hand during our class. Finally, before the event, she gave us extremely detailed directions to the location of the event (including a picture) and what to expect. Really outstanding communication here. Location (5/5): Her location is in her house located in Sunnyvale near major highways. Lots of street parking once you arrive so no issues on parking. The inside is well decorated and everything seems to be remodeled including her kitchen which was very modern. See pics to get an idea. Food (5/5): The Master Italian Classics Cooking Class contains the following menu: 1.) Antipasti - Cheese, crackers, almonds, pepper jelly to snack on throughout the whole meal while you are there 2.) Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo 3.) Ragu (Mushrooms, many vegetables) - Our protein was lamb for the meat-eaters and tofu for our vegetarian team member. 4.) Tiramisu - for dessert. I don't want to spoil too much of the class but I'll share some of the highlights for me at least. Preparing the Fettuccine Dough from scratch including folding it, kneading it, was a really fun experience. Also running through the dough through the pasta machine to stretch it and finally cut it into actually the noodles was such a cathartic experience. I'm really happy I got to experience that. The Ragu was so delicious and so healthy at the same time as we barely used any vegetable oil and we put in so many vegetables. Finally, the tiramisu making was actually pretty easy but delicious at the same time. Now that I have been through how to make Tiramisu, I am confident I can make it for a party without issue. Also, if you can't finish all the food you make, Chef Joni gives you take-out boxes to bring home so you can enjoy the food again! Our group also had leftover uncooked fettuccine and we got to take that home. Chef Joni (5/5): Last but not least Chef Joni was an excellent instructor. She was so bubbly and easy to talk to and really put the group at ease very quickly. She was masterful on dividing up certain tasks in the kitchen so we can all participate in the cooking journey and made sure we were doing the steps properly. We asked her so many questions during our time in the class and she happily answered every single one of them without being annoyed. It was nice to finish the class with all of us including Chef Joni eating at the table. Chef Joni's passion for cooking really shines through her class and we had a great time! Our team can't wait to come back. Thank you Chef Joni for a great class.
Marybarbara Z.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Our family of 10 had an amazing time celebrating our annual Day After Christmas Surprise! Chef Ziva’s kitchen was ready for our arrival with all the ingredients organized and laid out on Chef’s long, long, long kitchen table. In our fettucini making class, Chef Ziva first demonstrated how to create the dough and then process it through the pasta making machine. Four of us were assigned to this task while the remaining six of our family was divided between making the bruchetta and preparing the creamy mushroom sauce that would be incorporated into the fettucini. Chef Ziva is a natural teacher - knowledgeable, patient, and caring. She made our cooking adventure enjoyable and memorable. Making our meal from scratch was not only a learning experience - it was a lot of fun, especially when we sat down in Chef Ziva’s dining room and shared the fruits of our labor making pasta...from scratch!
Ram K.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Chef Ziva was welcoming, enthusiastic, and my colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from her. Her instructions were good, and I was able to cook some of her recipes at home.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Our team had a fabulous time with Chef Joni! She ensured everyone was involved in some aspect of the meal prep. She mixed the science and fun of cooking all together. Highly recommended.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Our team (12 ppl) had a great time at Chech Ziva's class. Homemade pasta is the best! We all learned some new cooking tricks and can't wait for next time.
Albina I.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
I've done many cooking classes both personally and professionally and really loved Joni's style. She was so organized, well prepared and provided great guidance through the whole cooking experience. We connected earlier to make sure she was aware of the team dynamic and any special requests for drinks, allergies and such. As a result, she was prepared and managed all 9 of us really well. highly recommend her as an instructor. She's got lots of tips and tricks up her sleeve so you are sure to learn something even if you are a pro! Thank you Joni!
nadine f.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We enjoyed cooking paella with Jodi! We did the team building event and it was a lot of fun and very yummy!
Nancy O.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Chef Joni's paella class was fabulous! The kitchen was beautiful. Chef Joni was so personable and knowledgeable. We learned about each ingredient, and how different ingredients can be substituted. It was very hands on. The paella tasted delicious, the sangria was sooo good, and the desert, Valencia Orange Cake melted in our mouths. I definitely recommend this class.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
She took every opportunity to make it special and rewarding
Brandon S.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Sweet and wonderful host and chef. She is very accommodating and incredibly nice. I definitely recommend.
Vihan J.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Short review - "Chef Joni is amazing!". Long review - We went as a small group (size=8) and we cooked a big pot of Paella. Chef Joni was actively making sure everyone was involved and learned something new! She paced the evening with right amount of explanations pertaining to the recipe and general cooking concepts. She also graciously accommodated the request for a vegetarian paella by some of us. We had great fun and ate a great meal (including appetizers and a cake at the end!). Thank you Chef Joni for the fun evening :)
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Fantastic! Ziva was great. She took our party of 10 and got everyone involved and made it a real special event for my wife's birthday. Thanks you so much :)
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We had a great time cooking with Chef Joni! Her passion for cooking and paella is contagious :)
Chrissy C.
Booked the event California Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
What a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend Joni for any fun event or celebration.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Had a great time cooking with Joni on Mother's Day. The kitchen was huge with plenty or room for us. My wife, son and I prepared a meal that I believe we could reproduce at home in the future. My 10 year old learned some knife skills, some new kitchen hacks, was very involved in preparing the food, and gained more confidence in the kitchen overall. Oh, and the food was delicious! Great time all-around.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We had an amazing time with Chef Joni. The venue was ideal, Chef Joni was a pleasure and the food was amazing. We will defiantly be back for more Italian Classics!
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Chef Joni is really nice and made everyone feel welcome and had great tips on prepping and proper knife skills. All in all it was a fun time
Booked the event Festive New American with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Cupertino)
Came over for a Bachelorette Party, we had an amazing time. It was so much fun. Chef Joni is so personable. Contacting her was so easy, she asked lots of questions about the party before hand and tweeked our menu a bit to fit our girl's a bit more. Admittedly the girls were a bit unsure when we came in and Chef Joni was talking about a putting scallops in a martini with sauteed red peppers. They all thought she was crazy but the food drink was so fabulous and the best thing they had all night (maybe 'cause Chef Joni prepared this dish?).
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We had a lovely experience in our Pasta night with Joni. The gluten free pasta was amazing and the sausage mushroom ragú to die for. Thank you very much Joni!
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Chef Joni is a wonderful chef and not only she explains in detail how to cook the listed menu, but she also took time to answer any other questions relating to cooking. I will recommend her to many of my friends that have interest in taking a cooking class! Thank you Chef Joni for giving a wonderful experience for my girlfriend and I!
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Had a great experience with Chef Joni. Very informative and loved the finished product!
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
My wife and I absolutely loved our cooking class with chef Joni! We definitely learned a lot about cooking but what made it special was how sweet chef Joni is and how enjoyable it was to cook and enjoy eating our food together. Would definitely try another class and bring friends with us!
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We had no idea what to expect. Chef Joni not only taught us how to make paella but an entire meal. The evening far exceeded our expectations!
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Great experience!
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
She was wonderful!
Jerri K.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We cooked dumplings. I enjoyed the whole class. Since 2 of us are gluten free the chef was very careful with our portions. She made sure we understood the directions and was very comfortable with all questions.
Michelle R.
Booked the event Creative Cooking Challenge with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)
The classes were great! Everyone loved both classes. The service and food were too notch. The only thing I wish was that there was more competition, as it was billed as a competition team building experience. Otherwise, every single person (all 34 people at 2 separate events) absolutely loved it and are stilll raving about it from weeks ago.
Kasey S.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Chef Parsati created a wonderful atmosphere teaching my niece and I how to prepare gluten free dumplings. My niece absolutely loved it, and it's a birthday memory she will treasure for life. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, informative and delicious class!
James d.
Booked the event Exciting Dumpling Duos with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We attended Chef Parsati's "Exciting Dumpling Duos" lunch cooking class on May 17th, and it was a fun experience! My daughter and I enjoyed bonding while learning to make fried vegetarian and steamed chicken dumplings in her clean, well-organized kitchen. The class is great for beginners or those looking for a casual, hands-on activity. While the recipes were simple and the pace felt a bit rushed, Chef Parsati’s expertise and professionalism stood out. The price was on the higher side, but that’s expected for Bay Area experiences. I’d love to work with Chef Parsati directly for a more personalized class in the future. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable time!
Rishav C.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We learned how to cook dumplings of several kinds. The best thing about Chef Parsati was how easily she demonstrated many possible variations of the dishes which catered to our dietary restrictions. The ingredients were healthy and her techniques ensured that the cooking time was sufficiently short to be adapted for a busy schedule. The dessert was amazing as well and I was amazed to see how efficient the techniques she demonstrated were. I will highly recommend this to everyone. This is a great bonding activity for couples.
Aimun K.
Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Fantastic class. Chef Parsati taught my wife and I how to make amazing vegan biryani in great detail. The class was a relaxed environment and we had so much fun. We went through every step of making biryani to understand why each step was taken. We also learned how to adapt the recipe at each of those steps depending on equipment, ingredients, and time available. At the end of the course, we had the best vegetarian biryani I have ever had, and my wife and I have the confidence to make this again at home.
Mary S.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
I loved Chef Parsati’s class for Gluten free dumplings. It was very enjoyable. Her vast knowledge of foods and how they affect our body is very important to me. She gave me so many useful tips that will improve my cooking. Taking her class has made me want to take more. Thank you Chef Parsati
Kim G.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Chef Parsati taught us to make delicious gluten free dumplings! She was a delightful, high-energy teacher, and we had a wonderful date night.
Veselin D.
Booked the event Classic Fare From Asia with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Thank you, Chef Parsati! Our team really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the hands-on experience and the hearty, yummy food at the end. It was real pleasure meeting you and learning about your cooking experiences from around the world!
Shannon P.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
The gluten-free dumpling class with Chef Parvsati was so fun and well organized. It was wonderful that she opened her home to our small group. Though I don't have any dietary restrictions I have loved ones who struggle with gluten so learning substitutes for delicious meals like dumplings was so great! She kept the lesson flowing so we were able to get through all the courses while still getting to know each other. I hope my schedule allows for me to take another one of Chef's classes!
Rohit S.
Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Had such a great time cooking with Chef Parsati! She was great at guiding us while cooking while also taking time to answer our questions. Food was wonderful - the biryani was especially amazing though. There were so many amazing little details that went into it.
Tony N.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
An unforgettable, cozy family experience! We took this gluten-free dumpling cooking class to celebrate my and my daughter’s birthdays, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was so warm and welcoming—it felt like being invited into a friend’s kitchen. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, making sure everyone (including my husband and our two sons) felt involved and confident. The dumplings were amazing—so flavorful and authentic you’d never guess they were gluten-free! We learned so many tips and tricks that we can’t wait to try at home. What really made the class special was how cozy and personal it felt; we laughed, cooked, and shared a truly memorable experience together as a family. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun, hands-on, and delicious experience—especially if you’re gluten-free or just love learning to cook something new. We’ll definitely be back for another class!
menar N.
Booked the event Classic Fare From Asia with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Chef Parsati was great! Super accommodating and knowledgeable. Some of us were more picky and she gave us alternatives to cook with. We had a lot of fun and highly recommend for any group!
George C.
Booked the class Holiday Bingo Happy Hour with Sommelier Mika in Hosted Online
Our virtual community had an incredibly fun and memorable experience with CozyMeal. Sommelier Kevin’s passion, expertise, and engaging personality made the wine tasting and bingo class both interactive and informative. The feedback from our participants has been overwhelmingly positive. Highly recommend!
Daniel G.
Booked the event Authentic Flavors of India with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We booked this event as a team building activity and we had so much fun. Chef Parsati kept the class interesting, teaching us about the ingredients, flavors and its origins. We all participated in creating this amazing meal! Would hardly recommend if you're trying to do something fun with your friends or colleagues!
Mark .
Booked the event Classic Fare From Asia with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
It was a great experience with Chef Parsati. Highly recommended!!
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