These team building activities in San Jose have earned a 4.9-star average across 74 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.
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!
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!
kim t.
Booked the event Charcuterie Board Team Challenge with Chef Esh-Marie in San Francisco (South of Market)
Chef Esh-Marie and her team provided an incredible experience for us!
Vanessa G.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Joni provided a great experience for our group and everyone immensely enjoyed the evening. She was responsive throughout the planning phases and was flexible when we had specific requests and dietary restrictions.
Di W.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
wonderfull!!!
James F.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Joni was great! Included all three of us in cooking and conversation! Interesting techniques to try at home!
Robert B.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
I can't tell you how much fun it was to cook with Chef Joni. She is a unique individual, great attitude, always smiling. We did an authentic Italian meal including making pasta, a ragu stew, and tiramisu, all from scratch. There were 4 of us. We have been to many cooking classes/schools including several in Italy and other countries (we thought we would try something closer to home). We still learned several new and quite useful skills and techniques from Chef Joni with immediate applicability to when we prepare our own weekend meals. Chef Joni's venue is perfect for groups and I know that she would be fantastic for companies wanting to do team building among their executives and/or staffs. This experience was worth more than 5 stars - but that is all Cozymeal will allow. Joni will definitely be seeing us again.
Dan Z.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Joni is the bomb!
Michael L.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Joni was wonderful. She facilitated and taught an incredible team building cooking class with a satisfyingly filling conclusion! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to do a team building exercise over food, or for anyone who wants to be taught great next-level cooking techniques by a professional, patient chef in a relaxed environment - Joni is the best!
Brian V.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We had a fantastic experience learning to cook with Chef Joni. She was very well prepared and has a complete ultramodern kitchen that was super clean and plenty of room. Chef Joni moved things along perfectly as she attended all stations of prep work. The meal was fabulous and we got to take home leftovers:)) Highly recommend this for all. Bring your kids, your kids friends and your neighbors. We had an awesome time.
Pat S.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
We recently went and spent some time learning how to cook rustic refined Italian food with Chef Ziva. We can't thank her enough, so glad we had this experience. Chef's kitchen is beautiful, she was very clean , organized, and well prepared. Chef also has a very fun loving attitude which really made the event a fun one. I would certainly book her again, it was awesome!
Michael B.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Ziva was great. Our team had a fun and delicious experience. Thank you!
Jill U.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Ziva was amazing. Very welcoming and good for beginners and experienced cooks alike. Food came out phenomenal and it was an awesome team-bonding experience for me and my co-workers. Would totally do another class with her!
Catherine K.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Joni , Pearl, and LeeAnn were really professional and made the evening so much fun! We are a rowdy bunch, but Joni had plenty for everyone to do, including a â€contestâ€.
Saar S.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Went to my first cooking class with Chef Ziva for my birthday. She made as all feel welcome and accommodated all our dietary restrictions by adapting the menu. This was above and beyond what I expected. I loved the way she explained each step of the process for all the meals and food that we all created together tasted incredible. Highly recommend her for future classes
Charlotte H.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Our small team traveled from MTV office to Chef Ziva's house to learn how to make homemade pasta and enjoy the meal together. The team not only loved Chef Ziva's character and charm, but raved about our delicious bruschetta, pasta, and dessert. This was the perfect afternoon offsite teambuilding activity - much needed at the end of our busy Q4.
Sahir S.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
An amazing time with co workers, while learning some great cooking skills!
Jennifer S.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
This was a wonderful experience for a team building event - Joni provides a class that allows for everyone to get involved and enjoy a delicious meal at the end. Joni made this whole thing super easy to host and did all of the cleaning. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone looking for a fun cooking class with their friends or coworkers.
Martha S.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Cupertino)
Chef Joni was excellent! The location was great and our team thoroughly enjoyed learning how to cook Paella. Sangria girl was also a lot of fun and taught us to make tasty Sangria.
Noa G.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Chef Joni, was great, warm, and knowledgable. tasty food
Filip C.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We took the Secrets of Paella class with Chef Joni and had a blast. This was our first cooking class so we weren't sure what to expect. Joni is highly knowledgeable and obviously passionate about what she does. She welcomed us into her beautiful kitchen and hosted a group of guests ranging from novice to experienced. We learned a great deal while having a fun time. An excellent alternative to the traditional dinner date, but also great for families and solo guests alike (all of the above were present). We definitely plan to sign up for more classes in the future!
Hilde H.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Cupertino)
Chef Joni was a wonderful host to our team. We had a blast! We enjoyed the time cooking, chatting and eating delicious food (that we made) together. Chef Joni took the time to explain and we all learned some new skills that I am sure we will be refining while making a Tiramisu or two for our families. Highly recommended!
Kelli C.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Chef Joni was amazing! We had so much fun learning to cook pasta and ragu! She is a wonderful teacher; incredibly knowledgeable about cooking science. The house is beautiful and spacious. Everything was delicious!
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