Weezie is amazing, and her cooking classes are so much fun. When I "grow up", I hope I have a…read morequarter of the life experiences, joy, knowledge, and energy that she does. Weezie and her wonderful husband, Howard (aka: The Sommelier), have traveled the world, and in the process have gained a massive amount of knowledge about food, cooking techniques, and wine. Classes are done in the kitchen of her home, and she is excellent at walking you through every step. She is always prepared and takes much pride and enthusiasm for what she does. I use tricks that I have picked up from her classes every time I cook. As a side, Weezie was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the San Francisco Professional Food Society. So, if you don't believe me that she's incredible, believe them! :)

I adore Weezie and her classes...and meet so many interesting 'students'. I have brought friends…read morehere, husband and daughter and they all have enjoyed these experiences. If we all could live life as full as our 94 year old Weezie and with such exuberance! Bon Appetit!

I would not purchase a gift certificate for this business. I was given one and have had to change…read moremy classes twice. Even though I was offered a refund after my first choice was cancelled, I was told it's not possible after my second choice got postponed by about a month and a half. So I haven't technically had the experience of the class, but I am already not looking forward to it. This business gives shady practices vibes.

We had a great time at our Burmese cooking class with Chef Sara. The Kitchen was a wonderfully…read moreorganized and open space. She was a great chef and engaged all 11 of us in the cooking action. We felt like we learned a lot, can make the dishes at home. We enjoyed the cooking and the feast afterwards. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend taking a sourdough class at Saffron Studio! Athena is incredibly knowledgeable…read moreand a wonderful teacher for all experience levels. I walked into the artistic scoring class with zero experience and left with an adorable (and delicious) Miffy bunny loaf! I also love that you get to take home something you've created at the end of class. Their weekly preorder loaves are fantastic as well, so many imaginative and delicious flavor combinations. Always a treat!

Picked up my first bread order the other week. I ordered the Saffron Pistachio Barberry Bread. I…read moreabsolutely loved it! Athena is the sweetest and I can't wait to order more bread from her!

I would highly recommend taking a cooking class with Hands on Gourmet. The food was great, the…read morestaff were excellent teachers, and the location has an amazing view.

I recently took the basic cake decorating class with Hands on Gourmet…read more The instructor was easygoing yet skilled, made instructions easy to understand, encouraged exploration and de-emphasized perfectionism, and gave customized tips based on the variety of experience levels among all participants. The whole experience was so fun! If a class series became available, then I'd enroll in it in a heartbeat! Parking at the location is not easy, but it's no issue if you plan ahead and don't mind a short walk.

Laney's culinary art program was such a delightful experience…read more In the two years of being apart of Laney Culinary Program it taught me mandatory skills about the cooking industry while learning exotic skills and safety techniques. Here's the rundown: If cooking is something you enjoy, the 2 year program will go pass so fast! Each morning we had to be at school in the kitchen fully dressed in our uniform ready for breakfast service, usually before sunrise. In the first semester we learned a variety of sanitation safety skills while also being introduced to the first semester main kitchen and lunchroom. First semester focused on teaching sanitation safety, utensil knowledge and knife skills. Second semester was a little different . Students focused on measurement and learned the difference in weights of food in standardized recipes. Also skills obtained were portion control as well as hospitality management. Learning how to work together in the busy lunch room fixing lunch to the hungry faculty helped gain teamwork and communication skills. Third semester however was much more complex. You are transferred to the other side of the school with a whole new kitchen. In third semester you cook fresh exciting exotic new dishes for the schools bistro restaurant. Third semester taught people skills and was much more hands on. Focusing more about culture and discovering new cuisines around the world. Also in third semester you are introduced to cooking and serving as a waiter in the Bistro. You get an trial run of cooking and working in the industry hands on. Fourth semester of Laney Culinary is a breeze it's everything your have learned all wrapped up. You get to run and invent your own full course recipes with classmates and execute it at the end for final completion of a passing grade. In the end of the two years you graduate with an A.S degree, Food handling Certificate, and a Safe Serve certainly; not to mention wonderful new friends and mentors and a great experience. Mandatory kitchen accessories and certificates as well as books are required. It's Nothing to worry about until fully settled in class.

From the owner: Laney College offers two majors in the Culinary Arts. These two-year certificate programs provide…read morestudents the practical knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in creative and rewarding careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Classes are led by trained and experienced professionals and approved by industry organizations like the Retail Bakers Association (RBA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA).

Loved the different varieties of pretzels! Also the variety of mustards, chocolate and cheese!…read moreThe beer was delicious! The garden is full and beautiful! Can't wait to go again

I attended a beer making class with the Alameda Elks and I had an absolute blast! Hans is a…read moregracious host with a true appreciation for beer and beer making. The snacks and soft pretzels were superb. The garden was stunning and the beer was delicious. I will definitely be back!

Had the most amazing time! The food was delicious (not to mention the redstripe) and the incredibly…read morecharming instructor didn't hurt either ;) We took the "Jamaican me hungry" class, which I absolutely recommend to all! And since its so affordable, I can look forward to my next! :D

I'll give a more in depth review later, but this guy is really, REALLY awesome. Smart, helpful, and…read moremakes some EPIC food. Totally kicked ass.

What an amazing evening we had last night with Chef Carlos! He is a hidden treasure in your…read moreCozymeal Team. We enjoyed our program very much and he far exceeded our expectations! He's a great teacher, a fun person and was full of energy and kept the program moving. I've already been receiving multiple comments from the participants, all who enjoyed their time at the event VERY MUCH! Chef Carlos was AMAZING! It was 1AM in Madrid and you would never know it from his abundant energy, fun personality and professional teaching skills. His camera angles showed us each step and he kept the show at a high, entertaining level. We were all VERY impressed. Our Cooking Event was a complete success! Thank you, Debbie, Chef Carlos and everyone at Cozymeal!!! I'm so glad I found YOU, Chef Carlos and Cozymeal and we were able to share this experience with my colleagues. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Very professional, very personal and very kind. The world needs more Debbies and Carloses!!!

booked Cozymeal's "Chef Rick / Latin Cuisine Made Easy" experience as a birthday event for my wife…read more It was advertised as a hands-on cooking class where we would create a four-course Latin-inspired meal with instruction. That is not what happened. There was essentially no hands-on cooking. My wife and I repeatedly asked how we could help, and the only participation we were given was washing lettuce and chopping a small amount of pepper. There was no meaningful instruction, no real teaching, and very little engagement. The ingredients were also very disappointing for the price. Store-bought tortilla chips were used despite the menu advertising homemade chips. The carne asada was supposed to include chimichurri, but it was seasoned with store-bought seasoning from a jar and no actual chimichurri was prepared. I contacted Cozymeal immediately with detailed feedback. After delays, they refused to refund the booking and offered only a 15% gift card toward another Cozymeal experience, which is useless because I would never use them again. This was an awful experience and Cozymeal did not stand behind it. I would strongly recommend avoiding this platform.

What a creative team building exercise! She can accommodate up to 10 people. We made 4 dishes with…read more6 people and tag teamed the dishes. Traci gets all the stations prepared ahead of time and some items are even sourced from her own personal garden. She also gave a lovely appetizer before we started cooking (don't cook hungry!). She did a great job helping us all get cook the dishes, I was impressed how attentive she was with all of us and also gave great tips! The food we made (Moroccan) was phenomenal! I will definitely attempt to make these dishes on my own in the future.

I had such a fantastic time at chef Traci's Sauces and Condiments class! It was a lot of fun…read morecooking alongside the group and learning how to make a variety of sauces, most I never would've thought to make before. Every single one turned out delicious -- and we even got to take home small jars of each sauce, which made it super easy to flavor-up meals all week long. I also loved that Traci emailed us the recipes afterwards so we can recreate them at home. Highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to elevate their meals with amazing homemade sauces!

I was looking to help me see where I am going wrong trying to learn to make Indian food…read more I live 2 hours away and really was interested in Meghna's class. She offered 2 times and because I was so far away did'nt want the 6pm class. She worked with me and finally was able to make the 11 am class. NO DISSAPPOINTMENT.. She was amazing, easy to follow her instructions, she knew what she was doing!! Started with some herb education which made things come together in my head. She had the 4 of us hands on and learn first hand. The food was amazing and I feel I have a friend for life. ( if I need any guidance, have any questions) she is right there. Thank you for an amazing time

Very happy with the experience. Booked a solo session, had very good communication prior to the…read moreday, and tailored the menu to what I had discussed with her. The day of the session was very well organized. Insight into methods, processes, and culture was interesting and valuable. The results of our labors were excellent. Absolutely recommend!