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Beginner cooking classes in South Bay Los Angeles on Cozymeal are hands-on, beginner-friendly and designed to help guests learn, cook and dine with confidence.
Adam M.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Booked this to celebrate an anniversary, and we had a lovely time with Chef Cregg. Really everything we could've wanted from a cooking class like this. Thanks!
Harry P.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Mateus was kind, patient and helpful throughout the whole lesson. We created a dish we never would have thought we'd be able to do and had fun while cooking. Highly recommend!
Melissa C.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
I had the pleasure of booking Chef Cregg for a private Mother's Day French vegan cooking experience with my mom and it was absolutely fantastic! Chef Cregg's cooking space was inviting and equipped with top notch equipment and high quality vegan ingredients. His instructions were superb and he provided excellent support throughout. Chef Cregg's warm and kind personality made the experience even more enjoyable. We had a lot of fun and learned so much. It was a memorable Mother's Day that we will cherish forever. I highly recommend Chef Cregg, even for non vegans. The food was delicious and eye opening, showcasing the possibilities of plant-based eating. The three-hour experience was perfectly curated and the meals were incredibly decadent. We left feeling stuffed and satisfied. Chef Cregg's culinary skills are truly exceptional - the flavors and textures of the dishes were outstanding. You won't be disappointed with his cooking! I highly recommend booking him for a unique and delicious culinary journey.
Justin G.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Tarzana
I can't say enough great things about Chef Cregg! I booked him for a private lesson with my wife and I for her birthday and we were so happy with the night. Not only was the food delicious, he taught us great skills, introduced us to new methods of cooking and he brought great energy and vibes the whole night! We are already talking about other dates to work with him again, maybe even with more people because he's a gem that more people need to meet. Highly, highly recommend! And for context, we had the French Vegan Dinner, which was INCREDIBLE. My wife and I are both vegan and he made sure that we were well taken care of. We also had plenty of leftovers which we really appreciate as meal preppers ourselves.
Alejandro P.
Booked the class Perfecting Beef Wellington with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre. He brought incredible energy, his cooking style is unique in the way he teaches you technique and recipes while making you laugh and enjoy the experience. Ask about walking the dog, best tip yet!
Alex G.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
My boyfriend and I booked Chef Mateus' Thai Cooking Class for Valentines Day, and it was the perfect event for that occasion! He was very attentive in picking recipes and ingredients that, while unique and representative of the cuisine, are easily accessible to the average kitchen. He additionally gave us each tips while we were following along with his instruction that we will actually use in our day to day cooking. We both had a great time with Chef Mateus and would 100% recommend his classes!
Charles W.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Amazing experience, thank you Chef!
Skye E.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
This experience was so amazing! This is an gift to give! He’s so informative and gives great cooking tips and routines that we definitely took home to make our own style of the dish!! We’ll definitely be back soon!!
Tommy M.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
We had a great time. Food was excellent and we also learned a lot. Highly recommend Chef Mateus.
Jacob B.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
The class was awesome. Very organized. Relaxed. Informative. Food was delicious. Chef Mateus is a wonderful teacher. Very down to earth. Thank you for such an enjoyable evening. ?
Carlos M.
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre was great. He showed us how to make great food and was good company. Would love to have him at our home again.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
I brought my spouse to Chef Mateus's kitchen as a birthday surprise gift. The experience exceeded our expectations! Not only did we get tons of valuable knowledge about Thai cuisine and tips&tricks for achieving a mouth-watering flavor, but we also had lots of fun and got to take the remainings of our dinner home - that's how much food we cooked together. It was incredible, and we're planning to come back. Chef Mateus taught us so much about cuts and spices, I already feel like a better cook. Thank you very much.
Leon G.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Excellent attitude and dishes were very learnable. Highly recommend. I would gladly take another class.
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre was knowledgable, warm and helped my wife and I create an amazing dinner. Highly recommend!
Anthony .
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Awesome hands-on experience in pasta making!
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
We had an amazing experience with Chef Pierre last night. Chef Pierre was an incredible chef. He taught us so much and his food was so delicious. Chef Pierre made the class so fun. We so enjoyed his humor and his cooking stories. I am so happy my friends got this gift for me for my birthday. I can’t wait to try out his recipes. I highly recommend this fun and very informative cooking class.
Booked the class Perfecting Beef Wellington with Chef Pierre C.
He was amazing and a very interesting man. He made something that seemed very intimidating to make very simple to understand and learn! I would love to take another class with him!
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre went above and beyond our expectations. He was engaging, entertaining, sharing his vast experience as a professional chef. All of the dishes we prepared were absolutely delicious. A great experience for our family!
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Thank you so much ? what a beautiful experience??
Sam H.
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C. in Redondo Beach (North Redondo)
We originally scheduled the class for my boyfriend’s birthday with Francesca in Santa Monica a month before the event. She cancelled on us last minute 4 days before the event so it was very disappointing and upsetting. I contacted Cozymeal and their team was very nice and professional and did a great job rescheduling us with Chef Pierre for similar time. We had a great time at chef Pierre's place and he was on time and taught us really well how to make the 4 course meal and especially the pasta was very good! There were a lot of food and his class was very interactive and fun! Chef Pierre kept talking to us the whole time and there was no dull moment. My boyfriend loved the experience. The Caesar salad was amazing and we really loved the 2 pastas and dessert that we made. It was a lot of fun and great learning experience! The only thing was I felt like the class was abit rushed since he had another class after us and we finished earlier at 2 hours instead of scheduled 2.5hours. It's understandable but I would just prefer next time the original chef don't cancel so we won't be squeezed into another class. Also I felt like he was trying to sell his catering and cooking business to us a bit too much. Other than that everything was great! Highly recommend to anyone who is interested in cooking class!
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre provided my boyfriend and I with a phenomenal experience. Chef has an incredible talent for creating meals that are simple and incredibly flavorful. Everything we ate was delicious, light, and full of flavor. He even threw in a couple of surprises along the way. Along with great flavors, Chef Pierre has an incredible charisma that makes the time and experience just as much as it is tasty. My boyfriend is a food and beverage manager with a world renowned company and he was raving about Chef Pierre's experience, fun-loving personality, and attention to detail with his cuisine. Whether you're expert foodies with a global experience looking for a taste of overseas, or just people who love making memories in the kitchen with people you love, Chef Pierre has all the tools and the personality to make your experience worthwhile!
Booked the class The Italian Dessert Maestro with Chef Francesca in Long Beach (Cal Heights)
Chef Francesca was amazing with the Italian desserts she had lined up for us. She was very friendly and quite informative of tips and tricks to do while preparing these dishes and dishes with similar ingredients. She also mentioned ways to modify them for different flavors and ways to prepare them to be more aesthetic. I would give her a 7/5 if possible.
Booked the class Perfecting Beef Wellington with Chef Pierre C.
My wife and I had a wonderful time with Chef Pierre tonight. He was an excellent teacher and we learned how to cook Beef Wellington, Ratatouille, Pierre Potatoes, and Ganache Crepes; beyond delicious. Thank you Chef Pierre
Booked the class Perfecting Beef Wellington with Chef Pierre C.
Wonderful Chef. We had a great time!! Pick Chef Pierre, he will entertain you at his home, a great teacher and just overall friendly. If you are unsure of the menu, still pick Chef Pierre and he will make a menu or anything you want to cook. He is fine with modifications and teaches you on your level. Your going to miss out if you don't pick Pierre. My date and I were right at home and we are already planning to go back.
Booked the class North and South Indian Favorites with Chef Senthil in Hawthorne
This was such an informative and interesting class. Chef Senthil told us all about the spices used commonly in Indian cooking throughout the country, and about his family's own special spice blend. That exact blend went into our Chettinad Curry, a southern Indian take on a familiar dish, giving it a deep complexity without any cream or butter. We also learned about different eating styles between North and South, such as who eats more bread and who more rice. You'll just have to take the class to find out!
Booked the class North and South Indian Favorites with Chef Senthil in Hawthorne
Chef Senthil's chicken curry is outstanding. Unlike tikka masala and several other curries I commonly order at restaurants, his Chettinad curry tasted incredibly wholesome without sacrificing any flavor. It was so much fun to learn from Chef Senthil about Indian spices and the differences between Northern and Southern Indian cuisine. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish on the menu!
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre was very friendly, but if you're looking for a class where you can actually learn and practice new skills, this is not the class for you. The pasta dough and bolognese sauce we were supposed to make were both already prepared when we arrived. We got to assemble the ravioli, but didn't get to prepare the filling. I went to this class hoping to refine some pasta making skills and didn't get very much instruction or even practice. For how expensive the class was, I at least expected fresh produce to cook with. Unfortunately, the food was kirkland brand and prepackaged. In an italian pasta making class, you'd at least hope for some fresh grated parmasean, but it was pre-grated and from a package. I learned the way chef Pierre prepares things, but when I asked why he did certain techniques, he couldn't explain why that way was better than any others. This class was worth it if you want a fine meal prepared by a chef with a bit of participation, but anything more than that, look elsewhere.
Alan G.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
My wife and I had a great time at Chef Cregg's vegan French cooking class. It was a very educational class, as we were put to task and busy pretty much the whole time. We walked away with new food knowledge, cooking skills, and plenty of leftovers. Highly recommend!
Kelley Z.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
I highly recommend this class and Chef Cregg! He is friendly, funny, and makes the space feel very cozy. He allowed us to explore and even taught us some long-lasting cooking fundamentals. Food was great. I surprised my girlfriend for our anniversary; it was just the two of us, and it couldn't have gone better. 10/5 experience. If you think about the amount of work that goes into this-- coming up with recipes, shopping, prep, the actual class, AND the cleanup-- you realize you really get your money's worth. He even accommodated for gluten-free. Chef Cregg is awesome. We will definitely be back for other classes.
Charles C.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Extremely fun and informative class. Chef Cregg is very knowledgeable and makes the experience really fun.
Lac Ngo .
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C. in Los Angeles (Hollywood Hills)
Pierre was a delight and a wonderful cook!
Casey A.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Such a fun experience! Chef Cregg was super personable and helped us have fun while making a truly delicious meal. He also gave us a bunch of ideas and suggestions for cooking at home. He’s a true professional and a wealth of knowledge about cooking. We’d love to come back for another plant-based cooking class very soon!
Lindsey M.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Fantastic experience! Chef Cregg has a wealth of knowledge. We would love to do another plant based class!
Joanne E.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Chef Cregg was so welcoming and a great teacher for all levels. I learned so much, had a lot of fun, and enjoyed all the delicious vegan meals we prepared! Highly recommend taking a class with Chef Cregg!
Jacob S.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Chef Cregg, thanks again for such a special experience! We will be back as soon as we can get some friends to rally! Cheers!
Carolyn G.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus in Brooklyn (Park Slope)
We had the best time in this class! Food was delicious, the space was very cozy and Chef Mateus was very prepared and taught us tons of helpful tips. 10/10 recommend!
Anthony R.
Booked the class Traditional Pasta With a Twist with Chef Pierre C.
Chef Pierre was great and super engaging. He made it incredibly fun and relaxed while we prepared the meal. Food was amazing and would highly recommend him! Thank you Chef Pierre!!
Miya .
Booked the class Perfecting Beef Wellington with Chef Pierre C. in Los Angeles (Boyle Heights)
Fantastic experience with Chef Pierre. Will definitely recommend this to my friends :)
Shawn Cartwright .
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
My daughter and me had a blast on Mother’s Day cooking with chef Cregg it was fun interesting and we learned a lot and the food was absolutely amazing so delicious we will definitely book with the chef again he was soo kind and a superb chef.
gleendy m.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Great class. Simple recipe with fresh ingredients. Chef was knowledgable and did a great job at teaching my husband and I a staple thai menu. Would recommend.
Jonathan S.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Great experience, with a great chef and great food. The class was very intimate and paced nicely. Easy to learn, even for people who don't know how to use a knife! I recommend all try out his classes.
Justine Ma .
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Tarzana
Chef Cregg was very personable and did a great job with teaching us good fundamentals when working in the kitchen. The food we made was delicious and we were so appreciative of him cleaning up at the end. Can’t wait to take another class with him!
Eve Ganski .
Booked the class Exotic Spices and Global Fare with Chef Cregg in Culver City
Chef Cregg was wonderful! He taught us so many tricks and was so fun and friendly. We had a great time, and made some amazing food. Thank you, Chef Cregg!
Alexander N.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Very enjoyable experience! Mateus is very patient and gives lots of good advice. Would highly recommend!
Richard H.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Thai Feast class. (We were a couple doing a Thurs PM class). Loved it! Such an intelligent, charming and well travelled chef. Restaurant quality result that can work perfectly at home, in one frying pan. Super class, veg prep, knife skills, food prep tips so much beyond the recipe, great advice about ingredients and some good pointers for quality utensils.
Shashank J.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Mateus was an excellent host. He was helpful and patient, and made sure to use ingredients and recipes that we could easily recreate at home. The food, of course, was delicious as well.
Ezra S.
Booked the class Traditional Thai Feast with Chef Mateus
Amazing chef and teacher! My wife and I had a great time, learned so much, and ate some delicious food at the end
sami p.
Booked the class Vegan French Cooking with Chef Cregg in Venice
We had an amazing experience with Chef Cregg. we did a private vegan cooking class at our home. the food was so delicious and exceeded our expectations . Chef Cregg was kind, friendly, and professional. he brought everything we needed and more to prepare the meal and even cleaned up the whole kitchen after. we would book again with this chef!
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