We had a nice afternoon class learning the basics of Indian cooking from Chef Parsati. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to guide us through making a delicious meal. Chef Parsati made us feel welcome and tailored the experience to our preference. Would recommend to anyone interested in a fun cooking and learning experience. read more

I booked The Art of Homemade Tamales with Chef Karen for my daughter's birthday. She accepted and then just before the event she sent a message that she had "overlooked our booking" and that she wasn't available. Without consulting us, she switched the confirmed reservation to another date. We had invited guests and it was impossible to find anyone else at that point. I will never use their service again. read more

Took the Indian cooking class with Chef Parsati and learned a lot! Came with my partner and we made four things - basanti pulao, kachumbar salad, chicken pasanda, and sabudana kheer. Chef Parsati really made everything easy and even gave us tips and tricks to remember everything in the future without relying too much on recipes! Really liked how much she paid attention to detail and told us what to look out for so that we could do it on our own. Definitely feel confident enough to do everything on my own and even branch out and riff on the dishes we cooked today. In the beginning, she also gave us pappadam and drinks, and at the end even made naan to compliment the chicken pasanda that we made. Definitely recommend people to try out this class! Chef Parsati is a wonderful teacher with a plethora of knowledge. read more

my daughter gifted me a cooking class for my birthday & Chef Parsati made it a really special experience for us. She was extremely friendly & professional, very knowledgeable & well traveled, and super focused. making good use of the time she chose dishes that were tasty & easily replicated at home. i felt like i left there trained in indian dishes that my daughter & i can recreate at home. highly recommend! thanks Chef Parsati!! read more

My partner and I recently did a vegan Japanese cooking class with Chef Parsati and it was so awesome! She made it easy to understand and the food was so incredible. We are still talking about the vegan sushi we made! We felt very welcomed and comfortable in her home. We will def do this again! read more

We had a wonderful cooking class experience with Chef Parsati! I LOVE Indian food, so was delighted when my husband gifted me a cooking lesson with Chef Parsati through http://cozymeal.com We decided on the Healthy Seasonal Indian Cuisine lesson comprised of: Salmon Amritsari Tikka,Saag Dal, Navratan Korma. The whole experience was fantastic! The location was convenient and parking was easy. Chef Parsati has the entire space set up to accommodate the class and is able to taylor the experience to your needs. She educated us on traditional Indian flavors and the spices used in the cooking, provided clear instructions, and made accommodations for our food allergies. Best of all the food was incredible! She uses high quality ingredients, and it shows. So delicious! She sent us the recipes following the sessions so we could make the dishes at home! 100% will do another class with Chef Parsati! read more

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I booked a class with Chef Parsati for my boyfriend's birthday - just a date night for the 2 of us. The class exceeded both of our expectations! I was so thrilled with how much we both enjoyed the class! Chef Parsati was so thorough and informative throughout the process, explaining how flavors mix, which oils to use when and why, and the best types of pots/pans to use - especially which ones not to use for certain outcomes. She made a point to understand how we like to cook, what foods we like to cook, what methods we prefer, and how often we cook (like daily after work versus meal-prepping). Throughout the evening, she made substitution suggestions that matched our own preferences - from food substitutions to InstaPot/Air Fryer over stove-top cooking. We learned so much from Chef Parsati, and we absolutely loved out personalized our experience was! Finally, the food: I booked the Tropical Hawaiian Fare class, and by golly was it fabulous! I loved how healthy all of the ingredients were, and it was all so simple to make! Every item just knocked our socks off. I would highly recommend Chef Parsati, and I would high recommend the Tropical Hawaiian Fare! read more

I've never used CozyMeal before but I am so thankful I found Chef Parsati on CozyMeal. She is an extremely accommodating and knowledgeable chef. Even though Chef Parsati was busy on the day of my booking, she made sure to fit my girlfriend and I in for our class! We were also running late, and she made us feel so welcomed and comfortable at her place. The meals my girlfriend and I learned to cook were delicious and healthy. I would definitely take another class from Chef Parsati and recommend her to my friends and family. read more

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Chef Parsati was so fun to work with! A really great experience and a fun idea for a Holiday Gift. We learned a lot of techniques and dishes that I will definitely make again! read more

My groups experience with Chef Parsati was great! We really enjoyed our time and highly suggest her class for any type of group!

I signed up for a cooking class this afternoon for a 7pm dinner for 2 people on the cozy meal website. This class was at the Sur La Table in Palo Alto. My sister was in town for her birthday and we had a whole evening planned out. After I booked it, I received an email saying it was pending chef approval. I then called the Cozy Meal 800 number and wanted to confirm it was in fact booked and not pending. I was on the phone with the rep who told me the chef had just approved the class for us both. I was charged $187. We canceled our other plan as we really wanted to do the cooking class and were so excited we got in. We arrived to Sur La Table in Palo Alto at 7pm sharp. We walked into the cooking room, were greeted, put on aprons. We then noticed we didn't have name tags. We walked up to the chef who told us she had us on NO reservation, she did not have our names nor did they have space for us or ANY extra FOOD for us to even join the class. I showed her our booking made through Cozy Meal, and she said she didn't know why there was a lack of communication to her and it was Cozy Meal's mistake. I have honestly never had an experience this poor. I am honestly still stunned by the experience and operation of this whole thing. We drove 73 miles to get to this class on time, we were doing this as part of a birthday celebration. When I called Cozy Meal, the woman apologized, and said she would issue a refund and told me to have a good night. Unfortunately, this experience was not repaired by issuing me a refund after wasting 3 hours total of my life, ruining this night, and being humiliated when showing up and there was no room for us. I will be letting others know this app is absolutely horrible and not ever using it again. This is absolutely unacceptable, and I am sad a company like Sur La Table has partnered with Cozy Meal if this is how operations work. I was a HUGE fan of Sur La Table, but this experience was absolutely unacceptable. read more

Took a class with Chef Parsati an Indian cuisine for an anniversary gift. This was a fabulous gift! Chef Parsati was very welcoming. She is very experienced in many different types of cuisine. The location was good, easy parking, and very nice and clean. She ensured we were educated in hygiene and Food Safety throughout the process. Chef Parsati gave an overview of the dish we were making and description of the ingredients as we were using them and how they applied to the dish. Her directions and explanations were easy to follow and she made the experience fun! The choice in food was absolutely delicious! I would definitely recommend her as a Chef for Cozymeal! Thank you Chef for making this an incredible experience! read more

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I completed a class with Chef Parsati Maji as an instructor She has superb amount of experience and it shows in her explanations. The class was about cooking northern Indian dishes. We made chicken kebobs, sahi aloo palak, halwa, and panchmel dal. She walked us through each recipe step by step, emphasizing the intricacies of when and how to use certain spices. How they interact with the food and when to add certain spices to a dish. The recipes she gave us are very simple and all of the ingredients can be found at the local super market. The food itself came out fantastic! I had a very positive experience and look forward to taking more classes read more

Chef Parsati was really passionate and friendly. She welcomed us all and had some amazing lessons. She also provided variations, taught us step by step, and had everyone take on a part of the process. What an awesome team building or double date idea! read more

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I had the joy of experiencing a cooking class with Chef Parsati. Learning from her was such an honor, and I loved how she explained every step and the purpose of the ingredients. She was so warm, and I could tell from the way she spoke about the food and the ingredients that she was very passionate about cooking. Her cooking background is insane. She has traveled the world to learn what she knows, and I can't help but want to take more classes from her to learn more. We cooked 3 dishes in total, and they were all so freaking delicious. We made chicken kebobs, sahi aloo palak, halwa, and panchmel dal. I WANTED TO KEEP EATING BUT I COULDN'T!!! MY STOMACH COULDN'T HANDLE ANY MORE FOOD! 10/10 would recommend and would come back for another class read more

Chef Parsati was a delightful host. I felt very safe and welcomed in her home and learned new culinary skills and dishes I am excited to try on my own! My partner and I really enjoyed the class and the fresh delicious meal that she helped us prepare! read more

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Our time with Chef Parsati was a blessing. The perfect mix of love, light and uplift to send us aloft into the new year. She welcomed us into her very posh (and immaculate) studio space, which charmed us into ease in no time flat. Soon we were swapping stories while dicing kale and carrots under the fine aromatics of heated spices. I would tell you more but the quality of instruction, ingredients and foods must be seen to be believed. This was a world class experience that felt tailored down for two weary lovers looking for a brief respite. read more

Chef Elham's Sushi Class was fantastic! She kindly invited us to her home and prepared everything needed for the various sushi. Gave us great guidance to make delicious sushi. Very enjoyable and comfortable experience that felt like going over to a friend's house and prepping a dinner together. Although my significant other and I were the only ones in the class that night, prepare for up to 4 people to be in the booking. Chef Elham prepares everything needed in advance, most of the class was learning how to create the rolls themselves. She also kindly does all the cleanup afterwards. The sushi ingredients were very high quality and better than most sushi restaurants. We definitely were able to eat our fill of delicious rolls and nigiri. read more

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We booked this cooking experience as a team building event for work and what a phenomenal experience we shared with Chef Parsati! From the moment you enter her home, you are welcomed with a warm and inviting atmosphere full of joy, energy, and passion. It is clear cooking is her passion and the energy is contagious. The class is full of learning and adventure which is fun for everyone regardless of your culinary experience. She spends time explaining each step and ensuring everyone has a role that adds to the meal. The meal is awesome, it is full of flavor, wonderful aromatics, and tastes exceptional. The meal includes a fabulous fresh salad with dressing from scratch, chicken pasanda, busanti pulao, and wrapped with homemade sabudana kheer. Overall, the education and food are more than worth the price of admission, but the interaction and warm experience with Chef Parsati really take this class over the top. I promise, you will enjoy every moment of this class and you will not find a better chef to spend an evening with! read more

Came here for a work event and it was a blast. We spent time cooking segments of the foods together and then mingling and connect with one another. I would totally do it again. read more

Phenomenal lesson with Chef Parsati! Highly highly recommend, you will not regret it. I have some decent cooking skills, but don't cook Indian very much and I learned a ton. The portions were large, her kitchen was super clean and comfortable. Small class sizes, everyone got to cook for real, and the finished product was amazing! read more

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We had a fantastic time learning how to cook authentic Indian dishes from Parsati. She is very knowledgeable about every aspect of each ingredient's role in giving the dish its flavor, and spares no expense to educate us on them, giving clear and simple steps in the entire cooking process. She even went the extra mile to teach us best practices for handling knives, and how to source the same ingredients within our local vicinity. She answered all the questions we had, from technical to simple, and then some more. It was an all around awesome time learning to cook from Parsati. I'd like to try her other cooking courses in future! read more

My girlfriend and I attended one of Chef Parsati's classes and we had a great time. Learned a lot of cooking techniques and how to use different spices to achieve yummy flavors. My favorite part was using different tools to learn how to chop vegetables. I also enjoyed eating the food we cooked afterwards. Take a look at the attached photos of the coconut truffles, potato wedges, and Hawaiian BBQ Chicken that we made. Not pictured but we also made a poke salad. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a wonderful evening with Chef Parsati! I highly recommend if you want to make an amazing meal and learn so much in the process. Chef Parsati is warm, welcoming, fun and very professional and knowledgeable! I hope we can plan another fun cooking event with her soon! read more

Chef Parsati cooking class was fun and educational! She explained everything thoroughly and made us feel invited the entire time. Look forward to completing more classes with her. read more

My daughter and I had a great time with Chef Parsati learning to make Indian food. She made it very easy and fun. Looking forward to trying another class! read more

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Chef Parsati made us feel so comfortable from the second we walked in. She was so welcoming, friendly, and very educational. We really enjoyed making and eating every dish during our class. It was a very special and tasty way to celebrate Valentine's Day for my wife and I. read more

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Solid experience and a great date night overall. Experience was an authentic home cooked south Asian experience where we both learned a lot about how to cook Indian food. The food we cooked was amazing and she was helpful in guiding us throughout the meal prep. Chef Parsati was attentive, nice, and overall an awesome host. . read more

We went to chef Parsati tonight for a cooking class. Boost your Mood was an incredible experience and we loved all of the information about the food. Especially the blend of spices for the vinaigrette and the marinade for the salmon were amazing. Chef Parsati gave us a cozy at home feel with lots of laughter and enjoyment. Thank you for a wonderful evening at your home! read more

Chef Parsati was amazing and the food we made was delicious! The class was in her beautiful kitchen, and Chef Parsati was very careful about cleanliness and safety. We used organic fresh ingredients and she explained each step and ingredient to make sure we were learning as we went. She even offered tips about adapting these recipes for different kitchens and using them for meal prepping. She provided us the recipes after, and I'm excited to try these out again at home. Overall a wonderful experience! read more

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Chef Parsati was a wonderful host and teacher for a fun evening for my family and the ages ranged from 15 to 81 years of age. The food was just terrific, she was so organized and had so many helpful tips so we could make our food with authentic Indian flavor. The food was so fresh and the vegetables and seasonings were both able to shine. I really recommend Chef Parsati for a great class with the best Indian food read more

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Chef Parsati was super welcoming and gave an amazing class. We booked the Tropical Hawaiian Fare class and made a 4 course meal. We made delicious dishes that were easy to make and tasted phenomenal. In addition, met some fantastic ladies and had lots of fun. Chef opened her house to us , provided sweets and refreshments. She was patient and made us feel confident with our cooking. Definitely recommend and will be returning for another class. read more

Chef Parsati really welcomed me and my girlfriend to her home for our cooking lesson. She is very knowledgeable and explains each ingredient and technique as she demonstrates and then guides us. She even provides alternative recipes and provides us some goodies to take home. I cannot overstate how amazing the experience was! It gives me memories of my mom and grandma teaching me their recipes! read more

What an amazing experience! I treated my partner and I to a cooking class with Chef Parsati in San Jose. She is absolutely amazing and has a wealth of knowledge on various cuisines and cooking. We learned so much during our class and had a wonderful evening learning Indian cooking techniques. The food was absolutely delicious. We would definitely recommend doing this for a date night and would be a great group activity as well. read more

Chef Parsati is very warm and welcoming. She taught us helpful skills for making Indian cuisine, which are relevant and useful to the everyday cook. Her techniques mixed traditional and modern with commonly available ingredients. This was my first time cooking Indian food and I would recommend her class to family and friends! read more

What a blast! Chef Parsati is experienced and knowledgeable in so many cuisines. We learned so much in our session with her. We were gifted a snack before we started, got to hear about her amazing background, and enjoyed complimentary juice and tea during our stay. She explained every step and included us in every task. What a wonderful way to spend our anniversary, thank you for hosting us in your beautiful kitchen and thank you for sharing you recipe with us and your precious knowledge on how and why food can be good and good for you! We'll definitely be coming back to learn more read more

I really enjoyed Chef's class on "cooking Indian cuisine". Even though I am a fairly inexperienced cook, Chef made me feel welcome and comfortable in her kitchen. I learned a ton and also really enjoyed the other couples that were taking the class with me. The food our group prepared was diverse and delicious. Even though some of the participants liked their food really spicy and others, like me, like their food mild, Chef found the perfect balance. I highly recommend this class to newer cooks as well as experienced ones. So fun! read more

This was an amazing cooking experience in a very clean and organized cooking space. Our Chef was very welcoming knowledgable and provided us easy to follow recipes. The food was well seasoned, delicious and presented perfectly for an intimate dining experience. I highly recommend booking this for your next cooking class. read more

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We loved the Healthy Seasonal Cooking class with Chef Parsati - she is very knowledgable, professional, and an excellent teachers. We cook a lot, including some indian food, yet we learned quite a few new tips and tricks. The menu was very well designed, and the flavors were even better than we expected. Specifically the fish dish was a killer. We would highly reccommend both Chef Parsati and this class to anyone! read more

I scheduled a cooking class via CozyMeal. My husband and I had a great time in Chef Elham's cooking class making & then eating delicious Thai food. Chef Elham shared lots of tips on cooking, ingredients & acceptable substitutions, and we look forward to making some of these dishes again at home with the recipes she shared. read more