Italian Cooking Classes South Bay & Peninsula

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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!

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Anna E.

Booked the class Refined Pasta From Scratch with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Pasta!

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!

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!!!

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.

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.??â€? I canâ€™t wait to bang out that panna cotta recipe for my friends sometime! My fiancÃ© and I would highly recommend this cozymeal experice with Zenaidy! We wonâ€™t forget it!

Steven L.

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.

Raymond H.

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.

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 â€œcooking classâ€ was doing below to bare minimum just to check off the boxes.

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.

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

â˜…â˜…â˜…â˜…â˜… Fantastic pizza night experience. Chef Esh-Marie did a great jobâ€”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 youâ€™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

Anthony G.

Booked the class Authentic Pasta From Scratch with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Great location and class. Chef Michael was awesome. Two types of pasta......with 2 separate sauces. Great event. We would highly recommend for date night.

Chris K.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in Marin County (Tiburon)

We had a great class with Chef Motti! Weâ€™ve been trying to learn how to best use our new Ooni pizza oven and he showed us a bunch of helpful tips and tricks. He made our experience very interactive, and all of the food was delicious. We would highly recommend this class for anyone looking to learn about making pizza or hoping to up their game.

Lisa O.

Booked the class Romantic Tuscan Flavors - Date Night with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Well planned and organized. The chef demonstrated techniques so that we could be hands-on with the cooking. She explained to us the why & how of what we were doing. We had fun & The meal was delicious!

Lee Ann Payne .

Booked the class Pasta Making Like a Pro with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Great class! It was slightly unorganized at the start, but I believe it was because it was the last class right before a major holiday. I learned more in this class than in the other cooking classes in general. Well done!

Anisha M.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in San Francisco (Noe Valley)

We had an absolutely amazing class with Chef Motti! I got this experience as a birthday gift for my husband and he said it was the coolest birthday gift! Chef Motti brought over such fresh ingredients and we had an incredible time making pizzas with him. He taught us so much in terms of making the dough, techniques for stretching it, how to properly place the pizzas in the oven, etc. Chef Motti was so kind and patient in answering any and all questions we had, and he was such a delight to spend time with. And to top it all off, the pizzas (and all the other food) were SO tasty!!! Some of the best pizza I've ever had. And we had plenty for leftovers! (He was also so efficient and thorough with all the clean-up after the cooking.) I would HIGHLY recommend this class, or any other experiences, with Chef Motti.

Isabelle S.

Booked the class Classic Spaghetti Dinner - Family Fun with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

So much fun! My besties and I came in as a surprise birthday activity and it did not disappoint! Definitely would do this again. Thank you chef and team â˜ºï¸

Jaclynn N.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in East Bay (Oakley)

We had a fantastic time!

Dianne M.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in Marin County (Larkspur)

I purchased an outdoor gas pizza oven but had no clue how to use it. Chef Motti graciously set the oven up, taught me how to use it and make the most delicious at home pizza. His tips for working with the dough are invaluable. Heâ€™s an excellent teacher - personable, patient and encouraging.

Casey Douglas .

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

We worked with Oscar and had an amazing time! His passion for food made it so fun.

Lian C.

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in San Francisco (Cole Valley)

We had an amazing time cooking with Motti! He brought incredible ingredients, was super knowledgeable about pizza making and accommodated every dietary need in the group. Overall an incredible experience and would highly recommend not only for cooking classes but also for catering.

Garn N.

Booked the class Italian-Style Chicken Dinner with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

We did not get the recipes. garn777@gmail.com nelsusan@gmail.com The class was good, the food was very good, but we would have preferred learning in a smaller group.

Mimosa S.

Booked the class Pasta Making Like a Pro with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Had a good time, pasta and salad were delicious. Only suggestion will be to have some chairs we we can sit and eat instead of standing and eat.

David F.

Booked the class Italian Dinner - Date Night with Chef Andrea in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Enjoyed the class. Took away some new tips on cooking risotto.

Jonathan B.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great experience with Chef Roddy and all of the chefs. It really helped to learn to cook in a professional kitchen, and everyone was so friendly and helpful. I'll be using Cozymeal again for cooking classes for sure.

Vee H.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

We loved the chef and learned a few things but the class was supposed to go 3 hrs but ended at 1 1/2 hrs. We did not get to make the dessert or the Ceasar Dressing. A bit disappointed on that.

Jordan B.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Group of 8 and we had an excellent time!

Tiffany M.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great experience! So much fun and great food!!

Kevin B.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Experience was great. The resident/Chef Roddy were able to accommodate late adds to our party and were very hospitable. Restaurant was a little warm inside when we arrived but AC was turned up and the fan was out on. Overall great Motherâ€™s Day experience.

Kelly P.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

This was such a fun experience. Thank you!

Antonette G.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

We had a great time with Chef Rodney and his team. We had about 11 people in our group and the reviews of the class and the meal all came back fantastic from our team. The only thing I'd want to warn future participants of is that this experience is a bit of a blend between having a cooking class and a meal. The Chef's team ran us through a few recipes as a group like making a scratch Ceasar Dressing, bolognese, and garlic bread. Then we all divided into small groups and tried our hand at making pasta. We sampled our creations, but then a bit of cooking show magic happened, and Chef's team took over. They brought out premade portions for the rest of the meal and brought it together. So we got to have a very nice meal served. Had some fun in the kitchen. And had a great private experience. Great event, I'm a big fan.

Manish C.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Very enjoyable and relaxed experience with a very friendly and capable chef Albert. Was well prepared ingredients and easy to execute steps with clear guidance to prepare the four course meal! Great family bonding for the three of us.

Chisom M.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Roddy is an amazing chef and his team was so kind and accommodating. They made my birthday very special. My friends and I really enjoyed our selves and it was a very great learning experience. This class will definitely make you want to get in the kitchen!

BEVERLY L.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Chef Oscar was a good teacher. He embraced our desire to have a great, fun time celebrating my daughtersâ€™ birthdays.?

Aletta Smith .

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Wonderful experience! Thank you!!

Joseph A.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Chef Elbert was wonderful. Thanks for having us!

Gabe C.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great experience. Will come back for other lessons in the future.

LeKashi R.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Chef Albert was the best. Very patient, accommodating and professional. We will be back for another class.

Alexandra W.

Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

I booked a cooking class with Chef Zenaidy as a christmas gift adventure for my family. We had a lot of fun! We got to cook a tasty meal and pick up some cool tips and techniques from a master chef. Chef Zenaidy also taught us some of her signature recipes she invented.

Alysha C.

Booked the class Gnocchi al Ragu with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

Chef Zenaidy was AWESOME! Most of us had very little experience with cooking and she took the time to show us extra tips and tricks, even how to modify the recipe to fit our tastes. She was so hospitable and we learned so much, even the seasoned cook in our group learned some things! Weâ€™ll definitely be back again!

Mary O.

Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

Chef Zenaidy was awesome! Talented in teaching skill as well as her Chef skills. I love to cook and learned some basics that I struggled with (sharpening knives) and took home some great recipes. Had a great time and Chef managed the diverse group.

Michelle C.

Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

Great experience, great food, great host!

Lina K.

Booked the class Contemporary Italian Dinner with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

My partner and I had a lovely time cooking with Chef Zenaidy. As someone who doesn't cook often, Zenaidy gave us so many great tips and pointers to improve our cooking at home. My partner cooks a lot and still learned so much from our session. Plus, it was just a lovely evening with good company. Definitely 5 stars in our book, and if you can, we really recommend taking the class with a few friends! The more the merrier.

Kevin L.

Booked the class Gnocchi al Ragu with Chef Zenaidy in South Bay & Peninsula (Foster City)

Chef Zenaidy was an awesome teacher. Gave us great tips and we learned a lot. We would highly recommend her.