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Julie G.
Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai
Chef Motti was amazing - he arrived with everything needed to jump right into the class. We asked for more focus on making the pizzas vs the other recipes, so he brought those delicious dishes already made. The toppings he brought were top-tier - two different tomato sauces he made from fresh tomatoes, homemade bechamel, three cheeses, fresh herbs, sausage, vegetables, etc. We dove in to hands-on sessions where he taught us about making two kinds of dough and forming the pizzas. Then we all learned how to get them in and out of the oven (we used our wood-burning Ooni and the electric one he brought). My husband had been having challenges in our Ooni with the dough sticking to the peel when putting them in the oven and topping falling off when he removed them, and Chef gave him tips on preventing that and recommendations for better tools (I had bought an Ooni brand perforated peel and it didn't get enough of the flour off the bottom). We made sooo many pizzas, so we got a lot of practice, and had leftovers to feed some hungry neighbors later on. It was a fun and relaxing afternoon spent chatting, cooking and eating - our teen boys even enjoyed it. We look forward to finding another excuse to cook with Chef Motti!
Booked the class Make an Elegant Layered Cake with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
This class exceeded my expectations. I now know why some of the techniques used have fallen below standards, it's because I hadn't been shown or taught the appropriate method. This hands-on course gave me exactly what I needed. I absolutely plan to attend another class with Cozymeal to continue to improve my cooking skills.
Anna E.
Booked the class Refined Pasta From Scratch with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
Pasta!
Yuko I.
Booked the class Classic Dim Sum Specialties with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
Chef Michael is a very friendly and knowledgable. Also good explanation.for us. I want to give him A+++
Maggie Y.
Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in South Bay & Peninsula (Mountain View)
Chef Mordechai is amazing. My pizza making cooking class with Chef Mordechai was the best cooking class I ever had. The class is fun and very hands on. Chef brought a lot of extra materials for everyone to have plenty to practice and nailed the techniques and everything tasted amazing. Chef also agree to show us how to use my own wood burning pizza oven and share lots of tips. I will definitely recommend this class to everyone!
Booked the class A Feast by the Mediterranean Sea with Chef Mordechai in San Francisco (Mission)
We had such an awesome class with Chef Moti! He came to our apartment and was so organized with the recipes and needed equipment that we didn't have. The Mediterranean food we made through his guidance SO delicious, truly some of the best med food I've had (and big portions, enough for leftovers :)). He was very accommodating with dietary restrictions, collaborating with me to come up with a menu that worked for our group. He created a fun atmosphere that my family all enjoyed, we shared laughs and stories of life. He taught us cooking techniques that I'm excited to take into our everyday cooking. Overall, our experience exceeded expectations. Thanks, Chef Moti!
Booked the class The Mastery of Spanish Fare with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)
Great evening with Chef Roddy and his team. The food was great. We had a good blend of helping to cook and also networking with our team. A wonderful night overall. I would highly suggest. We did the Paella cooking class and it was delicious and plenty of food for all 9 of us. Thank you Chef!'
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!
Booked the class Keto Bread Baking with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Zenaidy's class was delicious, professional and fun! I learned many great keto tips and tricks, and cooking techniques. Her class was definitely worth it.
Booked the class Tacos Two Ways with Chef Jacob in South Bay & Peninsula (Shoreview)
I've learn a lot from the basic part up to getting the awesome taco I'm confident to serve to my party guests! Thanks chef!
Julie P.
Booked the class Gnocchi al Ragu with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Zenaidy is the best! She is so fun and friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic, but most importantly, we learned so much! Very hands-on instruction and Chef Zenaidy makes you feel like you really can make everything on your own at home. Best part is that she speaks Italian, so we truly felt like we were with family. Grazie mille!!!
Booked the class Flavorful Filipino Feast with Chef Ryan in South Bay & Peninsula (East San Mateo)
Chef Ryan was great! My husband and I had so much fun learning about Filipino food and making such a delicious meal. Ryan was patient with us and made everything super comfortable and friendly. We ended up with a good amount of leftovers, too, so we got to have our dishes again the next night for dinner. I'd highly recommend this class to a couple looking for a fun and relaxing evening with yummy food!
Erika G.
Booked the class Japanese Seafood Skills with Chef Ryan in South Bay & Peninsula (East San Mateo)
Chef Ryan walked us through the whole culinary experience like the professional he is, clearly explaining every step with humor and giving us tips for when we cook at home. Everything we made was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, and we can’t wait to try to replicate it! As a bonus, he even rolled with it when we (accidentally) showed up half an hour early. Wonderful experience, will definitely be booking again. Thank you!
Vandana K.
Booked the class Gourmet Brazilian Cuisine with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Thank you Chef Zanaidy! We learned about Brazilian food, got tips about food prep and enjoyed a delicious dinner to cap it all off. We were celebrating a special occasion and you made us feel truly welcome!
Booked the class Gourmet Brazilian Cuisine with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Zenaidy is an amazing cook and teacher. We really enjoyed the food we made, the time we spent with her, and all the tips she gave us throughout the class!
Booked the class Japanese Seafood Skills with Chef Ryan in South Bay & Peninsula (East San Mateo)
Chef Ryan does a great job! He's an excellent chef and very patient. The food was great and company even better! I will definitely recommend Chef Ryan to family and friends.
Matthew P.
Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Had a blast taking this class. Chef Zenaidy was very welcoming and friendly when she teaching us. The meals we made were delicious and very easy to prepare, my favorite being the avocado cream soup. 10/10 would recommend to a friend and take again.
Booked the class Japanese Seafood Skills with Chef Ryan in South Bay & Peninsula (East San Mateo)
Had an awesome time learning how to make sushi with Chef Ryan. He’s very easy going and the lesson was very hands on and personal. I would definitely recommend this class for anyone in the Bay Area!
Tamaika P.
Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Zenaidy was a wonderful hostess and she is an amazing chef. My group and I had a wonderful experience and we will definitely return. We learned to cook a new dish and had a wonderful bonding experience. I recommend this experience to everyone.
Chelsea K.
Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
I was impressed right from the start with her warm greeting, bright smile, and excitement to show us her magnificent meals. The food was exceptional and I never thought going into the night I would learn so many new tips from Chef Zenaidy.??� I can’t wait to bang out that panna cotta recipe for my friends sometime! My fiancé and I would highly recommend this cozymeal experice with Zenaidy! We won’t forget it!
Booked the class Gnocchi al Ragu with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
This was an amazingly fun and informative class. Chef Zenaidy is extremely charismatic, so generous with her knowledge, really made us feel comfortable in her class, and taught us to make some delicious meals - and was great company to enjoy them with. I would highly recommend.
Katerina K.
Booked the class California Fresh with Chef Barbara in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Great experience!!! list meeting a long-time friend... and learning something at the same time. I will definitely cooking this meal for my family!! simple to make and fancy-looking - my kind of cooking!! We only brought one bottle of wine, which we finished while cooking, so Barbara brought out her own bottle when we sat down to enjoy the food. Awesome host!!
Booked the class California Fresh with Chef Barbara in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Barbara was amazing! Thank you for such a wonderful night. I wasn't quite sure what to expect as I'd never taken a cooking class before. I got this as an anniversary gift for my boyfriend and it was WONDERFUL! Chef Barbara was thoughtful and patient and wonderfully prepared. We both had some dietary restrictions that she went above and beyond to accommodate and it was a joy spending a night cooking in her home! Definitely would recommend this to anyone!
Booked the class A Night in España with Chef Barbara in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
I reserved 2 spots for my wife and I for my wife's birthday and we had so much fun! Ive done Cozy meal before and my last class had around 8 people in the class and it sometimes made it hard to participate, but Chef Barbary only allows for 4 people to attend making it much more personal and eventful.
Booked the class California Fresh with Chef Barbara in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
My wife and I had a wonderful time, and learned a lot from Chef Barbara. You will not go wrong booking with her. She has a lot to teach and made us feel very welcome in her home. Thank you Chef Barbara!
Booked the class A Night in España with Chef Barbara in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Barbara was great. Her home was beautiful and she was incredibly friendly, passionate about cooking and very engaging. The recipes we created were amazing. I can't wait to try them again. It was 100% pleasure.
Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
We were kind of nervous as we had no idea how it is going to be, turns out it was a wonderful experience, it was more like meeting new friends and cooking together for a delicious meal. The dishes are easy to make, look and taste good. Glad we did this.
James S.
Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)
Chef Zenaidy is a fantastic chef and teacher. She speaks multiple languages and has lived all over the world. She has a wonderful style of fusion including using ingredients from Asia, Italy, Germany, Brazil, and France, just to name a few. We loved her version of Sicilian caponata, which was so good.
Booked the event Seasonal Healthy California Menu with Chef Lee in South Bay & Peninsula (Redwood City)
If you are interested in learning more about a healthy diet, then you should book a class with Chef Lee. We learnt how to make a healthy Californian cuisine meal and had so much fun along the way. Already excited about our next Cozymeal cooking class.
Booked the class Paella Party on the Patio with Chef Jose Luis in South Bay & Peninsula (Belmont)
We booked a Spanish Paella cooking class with Jose Luis and loved every second of it. Everyone is already looking forward to the next cooking class. Thank you Jose Luis and Cozymeal!
Booked the class Mountaintop Grilling with Chef Evan in Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
Chef Evan's view alone is worth taking this class, and the incredible class on grilling and the meal make it a no-brainer. Chef Evan lives on the top of a mountain in a cool home built in the shape of three tents, with a wraparound porch giving a view onto the Santa Cruz Mountains. He gathers a ton of his ingredients from his own garden plot, and the rest of this food is locally sourced and absolutely amazing. Definitely a must try.
Booked the class A Variety of Tapas with Chef Jose Luis in South Bay & Peninsula (Belmont)
Jose Luis is the best! He's full of jokes and stories and his tapas are fantastically flavorful. It's impossible not to fall in love with the datiles endiablados--bacon wrapped chorizo! Jose Luis has a gorgeous restaurant space and he is so generous and talented. Definitely can't wait to go back.
Booked the class A Variety of Tapas with Chef Jose Luis in South Bay & Peninsula (Belmont)
It was an absolute pleasure learning to make tapas with Chef Jose Luis. He's a super friendly, very funny guy with a ton of knowledge about Spanish cooking. His space is beautiful as well -- from the traditional English-style pub, modeled after his days in England and decorated with photos of his dogs, to the Mediterranean-style patio, the whole place is comfortable and welcoming.
Rachel F.
Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)
Horrible experience that was essentially a scam. Chef Roddy was not present. We were barely given an opportunity to prepare any of the dishes and were essentially taught nothing. Starting with the sauce, the chef just made the sauce themselves. They did not give instructions, only listed ingredients or quantities when we asked. There was no instruction given on how to make the pasta besides combining flour plus egg and barely any oversight as they were focused on making the sauce behind us. There was no option to make gnocchi or ravioli as in the description. We were not taught to make the salad address from scratch as in the description as this was prepared in advance. Additionally, the panna cotta was also prepared in advance so there was no teaching there. At every opportunity, things were made in advance and done as quickly as possible by the chef without us and without any sort of instruction. We felt rushed despite being the only group of 3 and left an hour before our designated time. This seemed like this “cooking class†was doing below to bare minimum just to check off the boxes.
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.
David A.
Booked the class The Mastery of Spanish Fare with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)
Chef Edie showed us how to make Paella, grilled shrimp with bruschetta. Everything was delicious.
hanhan c.
Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai
It was great experience working with chef Motti to learn how to make pizzas. Chef Motti is well- prepared for the class. He brought many different ingredients for us to make a variety of pizza. He also demonstrated how to use his portable oven to make pizzas within 2 min. I was very impressed by the way he made pizzas, super fast and delicious. Not only demonstrate how to make pizzas and other dishes, he also gave us background of pizzas, such as the origins of pizza flour, the key elements of a good oven for pizza, how to make your own starter for dough, the difference between feast dough and the sour dough. He gave us many opportunities to get hands-on experience to make pizzas on our own. I would certainly recommend chef Motti for his pizza class. It would be a delightful way to learn some good skills.
David S.
Booked the class Knife Skills Mastery Class with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
A great opportunity to try different kinds of knives. And to learn that mine are not as sharp as I think!
Kaylynn .
Booked the class Homemade Pasta & Tiramisu by Hand with Chef Esh-Marie
We had a small group for the Italian night! The food was delicious and Esh-Marie was very knowledgeable and fun! Would totally recommend for a girls night or a date night!
Nathan K.
Booked the class Pizza Night Reinvented with Chef Esh-Marie
★★★★★ Fantastic pizza night experience. Chef Esh-Marie did a great job—very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the class fun and engaging. We learned a lot, had an amazing time, and the pizzas turned out great. Would highly recommend! If you’re looking for a fun-filled date night or family gathering, give Chef Esh-Marie a try!
Lauren W.
Booked the class Homemade Pasta & Tiramisu by Hand with Chef Esh-Marie
She was kind, easy going, and brought flowers to us upon arrival. We had a wonderful experience
Ashvin P.
Booked the class The Mastery of Spanish Fare with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)
We had an absolutely incredible experience learning to cook with Chef Roddy and his team. From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and effortlessly professional. Chef Erick has a true gift—not just for cooking, but for teaching. He breaks things down in a way that’s engaging, approachable, and genuinely fun, whether you’re a beginner or someone who already loves being in the kitchen. The highlight of the experience was making paella—and not just any paella, but hands down the best we’ve ever had. Every step, from layering flavors to perfecting the texture of the rice, was thoughtfully guided. You can tell Chef Erick is passionate about his craft, and that passion carries through in every detail. His team was equally fantastic—attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly in sync, which made the whole experience feel seamless and elevated. It never felt rushed, and there was a great balance of hands-on learning, storytelling, and enjoying the process. This wasn’t just a cooking class—it was a memorable culinary experience. We walked away not only with new skills, but with a deeper appreciation for the art of cooking (and a serious craving for paella). Highly, highly recommend Chef Roddy and his team—you won’t be disappointed.
Samantha A.
Booked the class Knife Skills Mastery Class with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
This is a great class for beginners. I learned some great basics on how to stand and best ways to cut.
danielle h.
Booked the class Craft Beginner Dumplings with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
Mushroom and Pork and shrimp dumplings (Won Ton soup, Potstickers, and Steamed dumplings with sauce accompaniment.
Tracy Bettendorf .
Booked the class Signature Latin Classics with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)
The class was incredible! Chef Roddy and his team were insightful, engaging, and so much fun to be around. The food was delicious, and his kitchen was immaculate. We had a fantastic experience.
Suzanne W.
Booked the class Mediterranean Cuisine: Hummus to Falafel with Chef Esh-Marie
We had so much fun! We wanted to find an interesting way to celebrate a birthday that was different from the usual restaurant dinner. This was perfect. We'd definitely do it again
Emily C.
Booked the class Croissants Crafted by Hand with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
Had a lot of fun. Learn the recipe and technique of making croissants.
Sarah J.
Booked the class Croissants Crafted by Hand with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)
Fun hands on class!
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