Horrible experience! I booked twice and my girlfriend booked once to try and do something fun over Valentine's Day. Each one was cancelled so we rebooked. Each one took over a week before they cancelled. Now struggling to find something else for the holiday. BOOKING CANCELED Hi xxxx xxxxxxxx Your booking has been canceled and fully refunded for the following: No reasons or explanation. If you can't depend on your service, why offer it? Never again ! read more

We booked a cooking class for March 13 as part of an anniversary weekend. The initial class was canceled and we were rebooked in another group class for the same date. I received an email saying we were rebooked and the chef was confirmed and that we would receive details a few days before. Yesterday I reached out for details and was told they "dropped the ball" and we had not been rebooked. The customer service agent claimed she had no record of our ever being told we rebooked (I sent her the emails). She said we were refunded, then changed her story when I said I saw no refund and said we were never charged. No offer to book another class. Even a confirmation email from them does NOT mean you have a reservation! read more

No one returns emails. Classes aren't guaranteed. Just sloppy business practices. I was given a gift card and applied that and also paid for a friend to join me. The class was supposed to be tomorrow and I was told I'd be notified of details or cancellations within 48 hours. I've heard nothing. Update: I receive a message from Chef Sharon saying she was waiting for me in the Zoom room. WHAT? No one gave me any information. Do not buy a gift certificate from these scammers. They cheat you AND the chefs too. Just read these reviews. read more

This company is a complete scam. I paid for a class but no information to actually log into the class. I wrote TWICE asking for the information and got NO reply. When I asked for a refund I was told they sent me the information but it was not in my inbox or in my spam folder. I ask them to forward me what they sent and of course they could not...because it was never sent in the first place. Do not buy a gift certificate. Do not give them your money. They are either disreputable or don't know how to run a business -- neither of which portends well for you, the consumer. read more

What a great experience. Chef Cregg puts on an amazing cooking class. His classes are well thought out, and organized. The studio is a great size, not too big and intimate enough to hear and see what is being instructed. He uses technology effectively, displaying the instructions on screens so that everyone is able to clearly see the expectations. He discusses different products and cooking tools to help you replicate the food and get the same results at home. I highly recommend taking a class with Chef Cregg. Lisa read more

This is a total scam business. They don't give refunds on gift cards for any reason therefore you are forced to use their terrible services. Chefs don't come to your residence and they can cancel at anytime but customer need 48 hours which is unethical. Most of the items list in their store is labeled SOLD OUT but remain listed as if it is for sell. I'm talking about hundreds of items which is a waist of time looking for something you might want. As a result, you are forced to purchase items you don't need in order to use the funds on your card and they won't refund to you debit card. Either purchase something you don't really need or else loose the money on your gift card. And when I did order something that was listed in stock, they later informed me that it was sold out after the fact which forced me to purchase something I didn't need or really want such as an ice cream scooper, garlic press and another air fryer. Now I have two garlic pressers and two air fryers because Cozymeal has nothing else in their inventory for purchase that most people would prefer but they stupidly still have them listed for sell. read more

This ended up just being an insanely expensive basic dinner at some cook's house. The only cooking "instruction" I received was being told to peel a pear and pour a bottle of wine into a pot. We did not learn anything about French cooking. I would not recommend this to anyone. You're better off watching YouTube and saving your $200+ to spend at a real restaurant. Cozymeal ultimately provided us a 20% refund, which still meant we paid $195 for the experience. This is not a good value for your money, and I would highly recommend avoiding this company and their chefs. We had a bad experience and hope you are able to avoid making the same mistake we did. read more

This place is not reliable at all and it's really disappointing. If you're trying to do something nice for someone you love, don't use them. Their promises and your reservation mean absolutely nothing to them. I booked a chef to come do a cooking class for my girlfriend and I as a Valentines Day present. I booked it a month ago. The chef waits until less than 48 hours before to cancel with no reason why. I explained it was my Valentine's Day gift for my girlfriend and asked if we could change the time. She still cancelled. I called customer service to see if any other chef could replace her and they couldn't find anyone on such short notice and asked us to just cancel. I will not be using them or recommending them to anyone and I'm really sad about it read more

My daughter and I took an amazing Thai cooking class in Lake Balboa with Kamilla K. She was so patient and sweet during our cooking activities. I hope to take more classes from her. Both the food and overall vibe was nurturing. read more

Chef Greg was amazing! Not only was he super friendly and punctual, but his 4-course refined seasonal Italian meal was to die for. I have never done this before, and now that I have, it won't be the last. It was amazing watching him cook in my own kitchen without me having to lift a finger. All the meals came out on time, were beautifully plated and tasted superb. Best part, he did all the cleanup afterwards and even gave our new puppy some attention so that we can enjoy his birthday dinner. read more

Each of the virtual cocktail classes that I have done on Cozymeal were absolutely fantastic (shout out to mixologists Roxi Rocket and Professor Baker. Their cocktail classes are fun and engaging and very affordable at $19 per class. They provide the recipes and shopping list ahead of time so that you can purchase everything prior to the class. They also will provide substitutions if you can't find an ingredient or don't like one of them! Cozymeal also does private events with a minimum of 10 devices attending. I organized a private tiki cocktail event with Cozymeal for a surprise birthday party and it was a hit! The mixologists and Cozymeal staff were all very responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend these classes! read more

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This is the worst company to deal with! Horrible!!!!NEVER DEAL WITH THEM! I've booked a chef for my birthday event (December 18,2022) He came in with an extra receipt from Ralphs market and was forcing me to pay that after paying the full amount for the event. I declined it and he left. He just left and ruined my bday! He was blaming the cozymeal company. I've called the company multiple times but was getting only promises. And now they don't pickup the phone , the live chat doesn't work and they never call back! read more

I honestly feel like I was scammed out of my money. I signed up for a class, and was told I wouldn't get the address until a couple days before the appointment. New to Cozymeals so I'm thinking it would be at a facility. The address I receive was at a private house. Which makes me uncomfortable. No where on the site, while booking does it mention it would be at someone's own home. So I attempted to reach out and cancel. Of course, they state you have 48 hours to cancel and it's too late as she's already purchased the ingredients. No where in any of my emails does it state that. But of course I had a clue that was going to be the result. Chef Hannah then says I can attempt to get a credit from customer service which told me I had to reach out to Hannah and ask for a different accommodation. Of course she doesn't respond and of course she kept the food items. The ingredients does not cost $100. Ultimately, Chef Hannah came out with money and free food. I'm sorry, that's unprofessional. I would NEVER use this scamming company again. Yikes.. I should have read the reviews before booking. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Chef Elisabetta during the 'upscale Italian comfort food'! The communication leading up to the event, including expert wine recommendations, was great & she was very responsive. The chef was punctual the day of and was super friendly and conversational from the moment she arrived, setting the tone for a fun & laid-back night. And the food! Every course she made was sensational and truly authentic Italian cooking- healthy, minimal ingredients, and full of amazing flavors! Bonus: we had tasty leftovers. It was really like being at a cafe in Italy. I would absolutely book another experience with her- my boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience! The Cozymeal site was also awesome- easy to use,search experiences,book,pay,and communicate with the chef. This was my first time booking with this service and I will definitely use it again! read more

We had a cooking class on making Spanish tapas with Chef Iain. As newbies, when it comes to cooking, we were dubious about how the class would go, but also excited to do something special for my partner's birthday. Chef Iain was friendly, informative, and had a great sense of humor. He let us place our coats on the dining room chairs, welcomed us into his kitchen where ingredients were already set aside, and let us enjoy our wine (that we brought) as he instructed us on the various tips, tricks, and approaches to making these delicious appetizers. And yes, they are filling and delicious. My partner and I are looking forward to making them at home. We will miss the presence of our cooking companions and Chef Iain. Flour and Spoon, I will be on the lookout for the tiktok :P ! Thank you Chef Iain for making this an enjoyable experience and making us panna cotta with blueberries to commemorate Javier's b-day. While the price is intimidating, it is well worth the experience to have a professional show you the ropes to making a new cuisine under their guidance. Guess the food does taste better when one puts the labor into it. My favorite tapas we made was a tie between the bacon wrapped dates and the shrimp and pesto Flatbread. read more

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Bought this as a Christmas gift for two of us. The night of class there was a snowstorm that forced us to be late due to traffic and snow. Typed the address provided into Google Maps and the address takes you to a place three miles away. By the time we arrived at the address provided we found an empty building and realized we were in the wrong spot. This location was actually in a mall, but the instructions did not mention that. Needless to say we were over an hour late. Tried to call the number on file but did not receive a call back for two days. When talking to customer service all they could provide was a $50 gift card and the attitude that this act of god was my fault for missing it. Four weeks later and still no gift card. Not asking for my money back just to allow us to enjoy this Christmas gift. read more

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We had a team-building event for 11 people. Chef Pierre was under prepared, was in a kitchen he had never been in before (which he consistently complained to our team about - and we had nothing to do with) and nearly everything that was prepared was done without any regard to cleanliness. Our own team had to suggest - "shouldn't we wash our hands before we start (after he said ok, let's dig in)" ... nearly halfway through we realized there were rubber gloves on the table for extra safety. Look I get some people do not care about COVID but in the middle of a pandemic, you would think a chef that is cooking for a team and asking people to put their hands in others food would suggest at least washing hands. The pizza's and chocolate souflee's were raw! I am sure this company does a great job, but this particular Chef in Los Angeles is a mess and I highly discourage you from booking him. read more

I was running out of Valentine's Day ideas and I came Cozymeal! I booked it days before and it worked out perfectly!. Our chef was chef Iain and we did Spanish Tapas with a twist. He was prompt, funny and very knowledgeable. He treated us like family. I doing think you'll go wrong with him. Overall we had an awesome time read more

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Chef Santiago was so amazing! We originally had plans to drive to another county to enjoy outdoor dining for our anniversary, but the shut down of the entire Southern California region happened so this was actually plan B. I honestly think it worked out for the better since we were safe and comfortable in our own home and had this amazing chef to cook us a private dinner. Chef Santiago was accommodating from the beginning. I am a huge chocoholic and what is a wedding anniversary without chocolate? I asked if we could have a chocolate dessert instead of the cheesecake on the menu and he happily obliged. I am also 7 months pregnant so wanted to make sure I could safely eat everything and that was also not a problem for him. He was a little late, which was not an issue at all and he kept us informed of his timing the entire time. We did our best to keep the romantic restaurant vibe and to give Chef Santiago and ourselves privacy during the dinner. He wore masks, gloves and did not linger in the room we were in at all. He was very respectful of social distancing and keeping things short, which we really appreciate! Overall the dinner was delicious and we would love to do it again some time. read more

My wife and I had Chef Jace come to our Long Beach, CA home for a cooking class. We selected the listed "For the Love of Seafood" option and the experience could not have gone better. Chef Jace arrived at the set time and was extremely friendly. My wife and I immediately made a personable connection as soon as we all greeted! During the class in our home, we learned a number of details such as how to correctly pan fry fish (or any meat for that matter). The skin of the snapper was so crisp and the flesh of the meat was very clean and fresh tasting. Chef Jace gives very detailed step by step easy instructions during the cooking class. Jace was very patient with my initial slow knife skills and I unquestionably left the class a much more efficient knife handler. Chef Jace also taught us the steps of making Heirloom Tomato and Crab Salad which tasted out of this world. The Sweet Potato Cheesecake made me want to enter into a dessert heaven. Chef Jace is a native of Louisiana and graduated from a well notable culinary school within this state. Chef Jace is a super talented chef and all around gifted & intelligent human being of whom my wife and I were blessed to meet and be taught by. You can't go wrong with hiring Chef Jace as a personal chef or as a cooking instructor in your home! We are privileged to write this review on behalf of our experience with the class, food quality & overall treatment! read more

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Chef Cregg hosted a pasta challenge as a team building experience for our sales team of 11. Cheff Cregg agreed to host the event in culver city instead of Hollywood, saving us travel time. I don't know of many business willing to alter location. Thank you to Lauren for making arrangements. It was a beautiful evening and we had a wonderful time that will be talked about for years. The charcuterie board was amazing, Chef Cregg provided the best instructions and our finished products were a sight to behold. I highly recommend Chef Cregg and his team building class. read more

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10/10 amazing experience! I found chef Luana on cozy meal when I was searching for a cooking class to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday, and she exceeded our expectations! She is so pleasant and an incredible chef. We got the authentic Italian experience. We're customers now as im excited to go back and take another class with more friends, arrange dinners and even take-out meals to-go (much better option over Grubhub!) im shocked chef Luana doesn't have an even larger following on instagram, she deserves to! Schedule a class with her for yourself, you don't be disappointed! read more

I booked a pasta making class for my boyfriend's birthday and we had such a great time! Chef Luana is an authentic Italian chef who moved to California about 3 years ago. Both her grandmothers are chefs in Italy so she really knows her stuff. She and her husband showed us great hospitality and even created a romantic dining ambiance with fairy lights overlooking downtown LA in the dining area of their home. What I appreciated the most is that making dinner takes time and Chef Luana provided delicious appetizers for us to enjoy beforehand so that way we were not starving while waiting for the pasta to be ready. We also got to take home the leftovers to enjoy later. You won't regret booking her! read more

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The chef was fine. He was personable, on time, responsive, and flexible. We gave him a 5-star review. Cozymeal, on the other hand, was frustrating to deal with. They refused to answer questions unless pressed very hard, did not return calls/emails in a timely manner, and were reticent to provide information we needed to plan our event. In addition, when we were asked to review our chef host, which we did (and rated well), they counted that 5-star review for themselves (Cozymeal), which as you can see we were unhappy with. I will probably not use them again, even though this is the type of activity my family enjoys. read more

Chef Luana's class is the most authentic cooking class I've ever attended. She is a former Italian chef and restauranteur with more than 30 years experience making Italian food, and she joyfully shares this experience with her guests. She spent many hours before class preparing the ingredients for our pasta making session and then welcomed us warmly into her home/kitchen where she delighted us with great food but also the knowledge and know how into making homemade pasta! She is very sweet and patient and spent a lot of time making sure we were comfortable with the skills of dough rolling and cutting and then showed me how to put together the pasta and sauces to make delicious Italian food. Take her class and you will love it!! read more

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Chef Iain was incredible. He was professional, knowledgeable, funny, and an excellent teacher. There was not a doubt in our minds that he knew what he was talking about, and he was constantly teaching us little tips and tricks, as well as offering alternatives in preparation of the recipes we made. The food was excellent and the space was clean and prepared for us. He was also accommodating with our dietary restrictions (lactose intolerance). I cannot recommend Chef Iain enough! read more

This class was misrepresented as steak and gnocchi when, in reality, they hid the fact that it was risotto and Chicken thigh. On top of that, we had to share a cooking station with another couple and were given a single piece of chicken each to eat. For the price, I would never recommend doing this class. If they paid you, it would be worth it, but I would tell anyone considering doing this to do it at home with the help of a YouTube video. It will be more romantic, and you'll actually cook what you plan, not some random meal that was hidden on the website. read more

Got this class as a generous Christmas gift from my son and finally booked a Tapas class with Chef Iain. Had a great time. Learned a lot about techniques, and ate some delicious food. All in all, I'd highly recommend this experience. read more

I took the tapas and paella class with chef Daniel and what an experience! He taught us everything from how to chop with a knife to properly cook garlic and rice. Chef Daniel was very knowledgeable, gave us a ton of backstory on paella and answered most of our unsophisticated paella questions with a sense of humor. The experience itself was seamless. I felt completely involved in every part of the process all the way to dinner. The finished paella was incredible! He used the freshest ingredients and cooked everything perfectly. Felt like eating in a 5 star restaurant. I would highly recommend this to anyone as a date, to meet new people or to bond with friends. Or to pick up new culinary skills! read more

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f you want an authentic Italian cooking experience, look no further than Chef Luana! We loved learning how to make gnocchi, and how to make the sauces that went with it. She even used homemade bread for the bruschetta appetizer. I would highly recommend her for your next private cooking experience. read more

My husband bought this experience for me as one of my Christmas gifts and today we met with Daniel for our lesson in pasta making. We received some lessons in holding a knife, chopping and then we prepared sauce and filling for our tortellini. He showed us how to make ricotta cheese and once the filling was done we made our pasta. It was all hands on so we left there feeling confident we could replicate the meal. Fresh pasta is worth the work!! Daniel was patient, quiet and knowledgeable. He gave us clear instructions and didn't make us feel uncomfortable. We shared our meal at the end and we were then able to get him to open up. I appreciate his gift and sharing of his knowledge. We can't wait to go back for the pizza making lesson! read more

Had a great cooking class with Chef Luana. she was kind and lovely. we made a delicious risotto, it was light and healthy. I never order it at restaurants because it's so heavy. Highly recommend. Lets support small business and these amazing chefs! read more

I had a cooking class with Chef Francesca, it was such a great experience and we had an amazing time. I learned so much and the pasta was so delicious. She's an amazing teacher and I would recommend her to anyone looking for this experience. Thank you again! Cozymeal was very easy to use and super informative. read more

Absolutely wonderful experience!!! Charles and I not only learned to make authentic delicious handmade pasta, but also various cooking tips and tricks from this talented and skilled chef. Chef Francesca is so friendly and kind. She invited us into her lovely home and the class felt like spending an afternoon with a close friend. read more

Cozymeal Customer Service team scammed me. They advertise on their website that they give 500 points to your account when you purchase a gift card over $50. I purchased 10 gift cards and now their customer service team is refusing to give me the points. It's been 6 months since they responded to my last customer service email. Awful company to deal with on the customer service side. read more

We booked Chef Luana's pasta making class and it was a great experience. We want to try her pizza making class next.

It was my husband's birthday and he enjoys watching cooking show so I booked a surprise class with Chef Daniel. Chef Daniel he was awesome and made us at home in his beautiful loft in downtown LA. He was very patient and very detail oriented explained to us in details how to cut different vegetables ,use a knife what goes with what . How to buy vegetables. He had a very extensive knowledge in cooking but at the same time was very humble with suggestions. We talked him a lot and he also helped us understand the technicalities of cooking We made a French bean soup and moussaka with him and both were wonderful The reservation and arrangement was seamless Thanks chef Daniel and Cozymeal read more

Cozymeal - Cooking with Chef Daniel! - Personal Chefs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a great experience!!! Chef Daniel was amazing. I felt like I was eating dinner that was made at a 5 Start restaurant in a high end hotel. It went beyond my expectations. I really enjoyed how the chef's Argentinian roots showed themselves in some of his choices. It gives you a real authentic experience that you won't get often. Additionally, I really enjoyed the use of some innovative and forward thinking methods of cooking that not only improves on the quality of what you are eating such as tenderness and flavor, but also is much healthier. This is not just about tasting, not just about learning, but experience and wow did Chef Daniela and Cozymeal deliver. read more

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What an amazing cooking and tasting experience my friend and I had last week! I mean, my god it was totally a all inclusive package for any foodie out there. Not only you learn how to prepare and make food, but also you are there to social, network and team build with your friends and peers. And most of all, the food were delicious and also looked good! See the photos I took down below. I will definitely recommend Cozymeal to all my friends and families. See you next time Chef! read more

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I had such a great experience the first time, I just signed up for another class with CozyMeal this week! For my first CozyMeal experience, my friends and I did a cooking class with Chef Billie and wow! Who thought a cooking class could be so fun? We went in not really knowing what to expect, especially me because I eat vegetarian and I hadn't stated that preference beforehand. Chef Billie improvised on the spot so that I wouldn't go hungry! She walked us through a shrimp tempura sushi and made probably the best veggie roll I've ever had for me (I can't have shrimp, but my friends who did LOVED it! It looked very appetizing). We also made a shrimp ceviche (again, a veggie ceviche for me. I didn't know such a thing existed!) She taught us some of the techniques I didn't know about -- like what makes sticky rice so good and how to make wasabi. Added bonuses I was definitely not expecting, so thank you! I highly recommend CozyMeal and Chef billie! We loved our experience, it was a fun group activity, and Chef Billie made it even better!! She was very friendly and knowledgable about all things food and beyond. read more

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