Chef Roddy inherited his love of cuisine from his family and their successful baking business. After majoring in business, he shifted to the culinary arts and never looked back. Hard work and ingenuity brought him success when he opened his own Latin-Asian fusion restaurant. He even has a cookbook headed to bookstore shelves. With so much culinary passion to offer, Chef Roddy is ready to share his talents with hungry foodies.
Chef Highlights
10+ years of culinary experience
Graduated from Compass USA
Specializes in Latin cuisine, Asian cuisine
Award-winning: Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners 1st - Santa Cruz City
Press Mentions: Santa Cruz newspaper for winning clam chowder cook off
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Get to know your companions while making a fun and creative guacamole.
Do something fun and different for team building activity and try our great guacamole challenge. Your hosts will provide all equipment in a pop-up kitchen equipped for 15 - 40 people. Put your guacamole-making skills to the test by working in two teams to see who makes the best and most creative avocado cream. Use your knife-cutting skills to chop through ingredients like ripe tomatoes, spices, citrus, corn, beans, red onion, tropical fruit and chili peppers. Sample the guacamole at the DIY taco station and be crowned the champion.
Guests are welcome to purchase wine and beer from the venue.
Your Menu
All necessary utensils will be provided by the chef. The venue is required to have access to sinks nearby, tables set-up to prep and garbage containers. Chefs are able to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes in advance.
Guacamole Competition
With avocados, tomatoes, spices, citrus, corn, beans, red onion, tropical fruit, chili peppers and more
DIY Taco Bar Lunch and Trivia
With prepared-in-advance corn tortillas, a choice of two proteins, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese, onions, cilantro, shredded lettuce and tortilla chips
Fruit Punch
With mixed fruit
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Roddy inherited his love of cuisine from his family and their successful baking business. After majoring in business, he shifted to the culinary arts and never looked back. Hard work and ingenuity brought him success when he opened his own Latin-Asian fusion restaurant. He even has a cookbook headed to bookstore shelves. With so much culinary passion to offer, Chef Roddy is ready to share his talents with hungry foodies.
Chef Highlights
10+ years of culinary experience
Graduated from Compass USA
Specializes in Latin cuisine, Asian cuisine
Award-winning: Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners 1st - Santa Cruz City
Press Mentions: Santa Cruz newspaper for winning clam chowder cook off
Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Roddy
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.
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.
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.
Brad B.
Booked the class
The Mastery of Spanish Fare
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Had a great time preparing all the spanish dishes. Staff ensured everyone had a great time and learned something new. The Paella was great!
Elvin L.
Booked the class
The Mastery of Spanish Fare
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Really fun experience and learning experience
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.
Skylar J.
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Soooo much fun! We loved having the whole restaurant to ourselves to learn and eat after. Super fun, and way cooler than we expected being able to take pictures in our chefs hats and work with different chefs for our meal. We will definitely be back one day to try another menu!
Danisha Watson .
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Everyone was super kind ajd welcoming! Chef was Very informative and patient! We had a great time!
Eylie Razegh-Panah .
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Great class
James L.
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Oscar, our chef and Oscar his sou chef were ready and waiting for us as we were the only couple to enjoy the vegetarian class. They spent time, energy and knowledge with us in an intimate, personable and patient manner and setting. It was great! We learned, tasted and sipped our way through our time and then enjoyed the meal they and we had prepared. We left with well packed extras and great memories.
Ame P.
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!'
Michelle M.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We had an incredible time and are already planning our next session!
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.
rachel l.
Booked the class
The Mastery of Spanish Fare
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
10/10 experience and food (spanish fare course). took mom here for birthday celebration, got lucky that we were the only party. staff was so attentive and instructional. had so much fun learning cooking techniques from chef roddy and oscar. lei lei was also super friendly, and the food was delicious. best of all mom says she had a great time and fantastic birthday. it was very memorable. thank you team for giving us such a special experience.
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!
Mark S.
Booked the class
The Mastery of Spanish Fare
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Great experience! So much fun and great food!!
Emrica A.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We had so much fun and can easily reproduce the menu at home.
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 Mother’s Day experience.
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