We booked cozymeal for a team-building activity day for a non-profit leadership team. The activity was held at a location in Santa Monica -- the Chef and assistant both mentioned this was a new location. Parking was available on the street (free and metered) in the area as well as for a fee in the lot right out front. Not sure if it is a permanent location so I'll keep the details a secret in case it's your next adventure. Because this was team-building style; the style was laid out in the following manner -- the group (12 of us) was split into two teams. We had Chef V - she is a walking living miracle, and a hoot to boot. She has a big paleo following so the whole day was in accordance. We were given a menu with dishes, a set amount of pots/pans laid out onto two tables; and ingredient restrictions printed on the menu so we didn't go overboard. The menu was the following: 1) hot marinated olives 2) butter leaf lettuce salad 3) zoodles with two sauces: bolognese and roasted pepper 4) halibut with lemon 5) chocolate dipped strawberries. In 1.5 hours, my team of 6 made all the dishes, plated our bigger dishes, and sat down to eat and be judged. I'm not surprised it was a tie between the two teams (flavor and presentation) because we are all one large team, but it was a fun time and we had a great home-cooked healthy meal to boot. It was a great team building activity, comes with a Chef and an assistant, they bring all the goods, they have the space and supplies at the ready; and we had a great time. White aprons (printed with orange cozymeal logo) and photos of us and food to be shared soon... it was great to feel like we were cooks designing dishes, with assistance from the two lovely ladies we had a great time. I'm looking forward to another opportunity to check out Cozymeal for other purposes! read more

I took the fundamentals of handmade pasta class with Chef Luana, and had a great time! When my boyfriend and I were looking for a fun Valentine's activity, we came across her class. One of the biggest draws was the intimacy (we ended up doing the class with only two other friends) and one on one attention. You have the option of Chef Luana coming to your house/apartment or going to hers; we chose the latter. Upon arriving at her place, she had a table set and cutely decorated with the Valentine's theme. Before cooking, she served us various yummy appetizers. I appreciated this, as I've taken cooking classes where I'm ravenous at the end because I didn't eat anything beforehand. Her stuffed mushrooms were amazing! Afterwards, we cut vegetables for two sauces, meat ragu and mushroom sausage, which she ended up preparing. Then the real fun came! We started making two types of pasta (yellow and spinach) with the assistance of Chef Luana. In between her tips and guidance, she would tell us stories about her life as a chef in Italy. I think the highlight of the day was cutting the pasta - we all stood is awe as the spaghetti and tagliatelle were being cut. Once the pasta was cooked and combined with the sauces, we sat down to eat. Both dishes (yellow spaghetti with meat ragu and spinach tagliatelle with mushroom and sausage sauce) were so good! Each was simple but so flavorful, which I loved because most Italian restaurants tend to have very salty and heavy pastas. At the end, Chef Luana also gave us homemade tiramisu, which was so light, fluffy and delicious! I definitely recommend Chef Luana to anyone who wants to learn how to make pasta. She is very warm, funny and patient throughout the whole process. My group and I came out of the class very knowledgeable on the pasta making process. I would definitely take another class with her! read more

We took "Cooking Class - Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta" which was hosted in the chefs home. (Los Angeles) We booked and then began to reconsider as the price a little pricey and it was a shared class with other guests. BUT we had such a great experience with Chef Luana that by far exceeded all of our expectations. The process of making the pasta was simple and fun and the final product was the best pasta we've ever had. What makes her class so unique is that not only do you learn to make the pasta, but you learn so much about the culture as she had her own restaurant in Italy. She shared personal stories and made us feel completely at home. Chef Luana provided complimentary appetizers (the best bruschetta we've ever had) and homemade tiramisu. This classes was definitely worth it and you make enough pasta to bring back home and make another meal on your own. read more

My friends and I took the tortellini class with Chef Daniel, and had a lovely time picking up some (much needed) new skills in a comfortable environment! 5/5 environment: Chef Daniel's place is spacious, clean, and has a wonderful floor-to-ceiling window wall where you can catch the LA sunset as you chop onions and press dough. 5/5 teaching: Chef Daniel was patient, clear, and firm. From teaching us how to hold knives to folding the tortellini by hand, he was patient throughout all of it and checked each of our forms/products to make sure we were doing them correctly. We also appreciated him keeping us on task, since in a real cooking environment, it's easy to get distracted burn food or dry out the dough. We never once felt judged by our (lacking) skills, which is the point of a cooking class! Highly recommend booking Daniel, especially if you're in an intimately sized group. read more

We were a group of 3 interested in making yeasted doughs. We had a great time with Chef Mert, and learned a lot. He was right on time, and well prepared, and had thorough printed recipes to follow along with. Because two of his doughs needed proofing, he brought some pre-made doughs which we baked, and then he had us practice making fresh doughs that we could bake off later. There were lots of opportunities for hands-on experience, which was something I was hoping for. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would recommend Mert's Cozymeal classes, and look forward to taking another class in the future. read more

I booked a class for myself and a friend for New York styled pizza with Chef Daniel The class was located in chef Daniel's home, he had every cooking tool possible in there. The class consisted of 4 groups of pairs totaling 8 people. We had a really fun group! You may bring wine, we didn't know that at the time although the people in our group were more than happy to share! Really fun experience, we made everything from scratch the dough, the sauce he even showed us how to make ricotta cheese. Daniel was very knowledgeable and patient, even when we messed up our dough. Ha. We cook 3 different pizzas and they were each very delicious! I'd recommend taking Daniels class. The entire booking process was seamless and easy. read more

LOVED my cooking class with Chef Billie Sutton!! She was awesome! She showed us everything step by step and provided reasons for why we do certain techniques which made the experience so much more memorable. My friends who joined me all loved the experience and we can't stop thinking about it. Planning the next cooking class already :D I already re-created the Thai salad from class and took it to my office and they all loved it! :) :) read more

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Chef Francesca was a great host and cook, we cooked pasta from scratch. Fettuccini and Sardinian ravioli. This was a birthday gift from my daughter and she acclimated the menu for me since I was a pescatarian. The class took place in her home which was clean and cutely decorated with wine corks. Impasta has always intimidated me but after today I will soon be making it for friends and family. read more

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Had the most wonderful experience with Chef Jace at the MiddleBar locates at 129 N Market St in Inglewood! We had the Cajun menu and it was delicious! Where do I start? He was a wonderful host and his true love showed in his food! Rather than tell you about each meal, all I can suggest is to book him quick! Thanks for everything Chef Jace! You will see us again! Happy Holidays read more

I am extremely disappointed with Cozymeal. I was so excited to book a class for my boyfriend's birthday (Feb 8th). On Jan 7th, I went on their website and selected Feb classes. I happily signed up for a class I thought was on Feb 8th. Somehow, the class was actually Jan 8th. Upon receiving a reminder email the next day, we immediately realized the mistake and tried to message, call, and email customer service. Despite contacting them, they could do nothing and said they had to "wait to contact the chef". In looking at their cancelation policy, Cozymeal only allows cancellations 48 hours before the class. In accidentally signing up for a class less than 48 hours ahead of time, there was no warning and no way to cancel. I completely understand if we caused them to lose business or wasted the professional chef's time, but the class was only half full, so we were not preventing other customers from getting spots. Additionally, there were other people in the class, so the chef had to prepare and show up regardless. Customer service never followed up about our multiple inquiries (ie. email confirmations) and the only way we received updates was by contacting them several times. Eventually after a week, they offered a meager 15% refund ($23) from the $198 that we spent to reserve the class. We were new customers looking to return, attend multiple classes, and leave good reviews, but are extremely upset with their inadequate, unprofessional customer service. Our customer service representative posted a telephone number in her email signature that did not even work. Maybe I can save someone else from this disappointment and from losing over $150. I would recommend spending your money elsewhere. read more

My husband and I LOOOOVED learning how to make pasta with Chef Luana. We recently came back from a trip to Italy and have always wanted to learn how to make pasta from scratch. Taking this class with Chef Luana literally felt like we were back in Italy, enjoying nothing but delicious, gourmet Italian food. Chef Luana was so inviting and welcoming, and we learned so much from her about the art of pasta making. We even learned about some of her own culture, as her and her husband are from Italy themselves and own their own ristorante. I can't rave about this experience enough and think anyone who is wanting to experience a little bit of Italy should go and cook with this amazing chef!! read more

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Unfortunately, this is the worst company I have ever dealt with in the restaurant and service industry. We booked a private cooking lesson at our home on a Friday night and the chef was a complete no-show. We called the chef directly and he didn't even pick up his phone. We left messages and emails on the website and with customer service and no one ever responded to us. I would never use this company and I plan to report it to the Better Business Bureau. read more

The pizza making class with Chef Luana was a wonderful experience. I gave it as a birthday present for my boyfriend. We were joined by another couple which made the class even more fun and social. We hope to do the pasta making class next! read more

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I had a great time with Chef Jace last night. I learned how to deep fry without running away from the stove. His CREPE Is to die for as well as his Bloody Mary sample which I will surely buy next week ( they sell fast!) The conversations in between meals was hilarious thus so much laughter echoed in a holy night. I promised I will create a poem for him and here it goes: Voodoo, Trump & Crepes We talked about Voodoo And Trump's altered ego I love the teaching that you do Cuz I thought you created a magic or two Even when I failed to flip my crepe to view The sauce you added was heavenly for sure Therefore I say the class was a success and so are you. God Bless you Chef Jace, you're amazing read more

We were very happy with Chef Mert. He is a true professional, very personable, and clearly has a passion for teaching and feeding others delicious meals. He answered our many questions and gave us bonus cooking tips, all while making high-quality Foccacia, pizza, and his unique apple crumble dessert. We give him the highest recommendation possible! read more

Cooking with Chef Neena followed by enjoying our multi-course dinner at her breath-taking Calabasas home overlooking the Malibu hills is must-try, delicious, and memorable experience! read more

I love being a Cozymeal Chef! It's wonderful getting to meet guests who come from all different culinary backgrounds. When I'm with my guests, I love sharing my skills and food knowledge as they make my kitchen their own. Cozymeal is a wonderful service that brings people together over something so special--food. Thank you Cozymeal for letting chefs add value to the lives of others. I hope I get to see some new faces in my classes soon: https://www.cozymeal.com/chefs/958/chef-kiki :) read more

We had the pleasure of meeting Chef Santiago. He came to the house on Mother's Day and cooked us a full course French meal. It was truly amazing and delicious! 10/10 recommend booking Chef Santiago!! read more

Had a chance to attend a cooking class in LA, with a friend of mine, and right off the bat the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Chef Elisabetta made it a fun experience as well as going as far as sharing some of her shopping locations, if we were inclined to get "the good stuff". I was hooked! I'm looking forward to booking them for my own event. Oh! The food was beyond phenomenal! read more

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We booked an Italian couple's cooking class on Cozy meal and had an absolute blast. I would recommend the class to anyone looking for something really fun to do in LA. I wish I had found out about this much sooner. I will be trying other cooking classes ASAP. read more

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If there was a way to give Cozymeal more than 5 starts, I would certainly do so! I heard about Cozymeal when I was visiting San Francisco and was really excited to learn that they had expanded to LA. We attended one of their cooking classes preparing Spanish dishes and had a wonderful time - everything was done perfectly. The venue was beautiful, the chef was friendly & approachable and knew how to explain everything in a simple and fun way and most of all the food was just DELICIOUS. We especially loved the fried green peppers which I am definitely planning on making at home! The entire experience was just perfect! read more

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Cozy meals is a fantastic way to throw a dinner party. I had my first party a few weeks ago and it was a big success. The food was amazing, the chef was very talented, professional and she took her time explaining each dish. She was even more than happy to go into detail for us foodies. The night was amazing and the best part was, I didn't have to do the dishes. I heard they also offer date night cooking classes. That's definitely gonna go on the list. read more

I'm so glad I booked a French cooking class (instead of the overrated Vegas trip) to celebrate my best friend's bachelorette party lol...We had the most amazing time, and the girls loved it!!! Definitely recommended :) read more

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Cozymeal was a great experience. We did the chef menu and delivery menu. We enjoyed getting an explanation of each beautiful dish and learning more about the chef. It's a great idea if having friends over or a special occasion occasion, would highly recommend trying it. read more

Went to my first Cozymeal cooking class making Spanish Paella. Great experience learning with friend and getting to know more people. Chef was very nice. Will definitely come back again for more classes! read more

Cozymeal - My first Cozymeal cooking class making Spanish Paella. Great experience! Chef was very nice. Will definitely try more classes! - Personal Chefs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I recently took a cooking class in the LA / SoCal area; the class and overall experience was amazing; top notch chef who was very patient with great bed side manner; highly recommend Cozymeal for anyone interested in cooking classes. read more

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Luana was amazing! I loved that she brought her family tradition to the ambiance of the class. My girlfriend took me to her class for my birthday ! And she couldn't be sweeter . She put a big sign of 'Happy Birthday' in her living room just for me. Very generous with the food and her knowledge. Definitely an experience I'll recommend!. read more

Had a great time with Chef Jayce! Highly recommend taking a class with him! Also lovely conversation and a great time!

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 read more

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My friend and I had so much fun! I don't know of another company making these intimate, food-centered experiences as accessible as Cozymeal is. I've only taken one class, but I plan on taking more. I highly recommend Chef Luana for an authentic, Italian experience. read more

We at PTE enjoyed our experience with Cozymeal and Chef Phoebe at our annual team retreat. It was fun learning to cook up some brunch. My favorite was the biscuits! I highly suggest other organizations to consider Cozymeal for their team building or company meals. read more

Chef Francesca was amazing! So nice and so informative! Thank you so much! I had such a great time with her and my girlfriend and the food was amazzzzzinnnnggg!!!! Her places was also very cute and cozy and was such a wonderful experience! Thank you and I look forward to trying this again with her as well trying to make it on my own from scratch! read more

Chef Luana was fantastic! My ten year old daughter and I took a course on pasta making with her and we loved every minute of it. She could not have been more warm or welcoming. When we first arrived, she greeted us with a big hug, and then sat us down for a variety of delicious appetizers that she had just taken out of the oven. Then it was time to get down to business-- she explained the importance of choosing the freshest ingredients and the best flour, and then got started making the fresh pasta! She patiently showed us how to use our fingers and palms to roll the pasta, and explained the importance of letting the dough "relax" (same word in english and italian) and then helped us cut the pasta into strips and hung it to dry. All the while, Chef Luana told us stories of Italy and her years of learning to cook (started at age 9) from her grandmothers and the chef that she trained with. She then cooked and served us the pastas that we made, and it was simply delicious. Overall we had great fun, enjoyed a delicious meal and had fun spending time with this kind and joyful chef. read more

A group of us went to an Italian cooking class arranged by Cozymeal. It was a fun evening. We started by making our three course dinner made of fresh ingredient. The chef was very knowledgable and friendly. Made it a pleasant experience! read more

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I took a cooking class with Chef Billie and it was absolutely fantastic. She was sure to teach us details that can make or break the dish and it felt like you were in a friend's kitchen learning how to cook together without any pressure. Very fun and yummy! read more

Cozymeal - Shrimp ceviche with Chef Billie...all I can say is that this dish is so good you will wish you had it everyday. - Personal Chefs Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My date and I went on a double date with his friends. Chef Luana is fantastic! This was our second time with Chef Luana, the first time making Italian brunch. This time we made Italian pasta from scratch! Chef Luana was patient and kind explaining every detail of the process. The pasta was delicious and better than pasta in Italy. I highly recommend Chef Luana either in making Italian brunch, pasta , or pizza! read more

We booked a Cozymeal cooking class for a team building event this weekend and had such an awesome time! Not only did we learn a ton in the process but just thinking about all the delicious food that our chefs prepared makes my mouth water. I definitely recommend Cozymeal for your next team building and group gatherings. We look forward to our next group learning adventure! read more

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My boyfriend surprised me with a pasta cooking class with Chef Luana for our anniversary and our experience was nothing short of superb!This has been one of my bucket list goals for a really long time and I'm so happy to have been able to learn from such an experienced and authentic chef who hosted us in a home full of warmth, stories and amazing handmade dishes! read more

I had a great experience with Cozymeal cooking class where we learnt to make sushi, sashimi and nigiri. The chef was professional and fun to learn from. Now when I go to a sushi restaurant, I can evaluate how good the chef is making a roll, nigiri or sashimi. I would definitely recommend Cozymeal classes. read more

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My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience cooking with Joey! Not only is he extremely talented as a chef/teacher, but his warm personality and openness to share his kitchen with his students are epic. It felt very old-world to learn from him, like an Italian Nonno sharing his secret recipes on a sunny Saturday afternoon:) We will definitely come back for more! Gracie, Joey:) Alexia and Elisa read more