We arranged Chef Danushka in Austin, TX through Cozymeal. We had a great cooking class and really enjoyed our time with the chef. Chef Danushka is a character and really made the experience fun. Her classes are offered at her house which has a great kitchen and entertaining space. We did a southwestern grill menu. We all got to participate in the making of the meal with different tasks - cutting up veggies, making guacamole and elote corn, grilling the meat, cutting the meat, etc. You can bring your own wine and beer to her classes which we did. We was very accommodating with glasses. Overall the class was fun, the food was delicious and we had a good time. Definitely recommend Chef Danushka. read more

I tried using the website to find a private chef for a cooking class locally. We were excited to book our experience and looking forward to the class. Then, 24 hours before the class, the chef updated the posting to notify attendees that the class would be run by Sur La Table. We have been to a class by Sur La Table and it was so bad we left 30 minutes into the class. I contacted CozyMeal to let them know about the bait & switch, and talked to them on chat. They refused to help. I have tried calling them, and they have not answered. This company is an absolute sham and only wants to take your money and run. read more

Chef Zach (Austin, TX) was AWESOME. We had a fantastic time. He taught us knife skills, educated us on the history of the foods we were eating, and gave us a ton of overall cooking tips. This is hands down, the best cooking class I've ever taken and was 100x better than any in-store class I've seen. Zach had photos scrolling on his TV of his trips to Brazil and this showed us that we truly had an authentic experience as well as he has spent so much time in Brazil. It's easy to see that he has a passion for what he does and that shines through in creating a welcoming, cozy, and educational experience. I've felt frustrated when going to some cooking classes as it feels too rigid or like you're not always able to get 1:1 lessons. Taking a class like this in the chef's kitchen was incredible. Everything felt very personalized. On top of that, it was a ton of fun. If you're on the fence about which class to take, the Brazilian class w/Chef Zach is incredible as you get to try different flavor combinations and learn things you can easily do at home. He even gave us some some basic lessons in speaking Brazilian Portuguese. We even went home with plenty of leftovers that we cannot wait to eat. My husband & I have already argued about who gets to eat the rest of the brigadeiros. read more

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My boyfriend signed us up for Chef Megan's Shrimp Risotto Cooking class and let me tell you, I have never had so much fun! The menu for the class was: Kale Caesar Salad for the appetizer portion, Shrimp Scampi Risotto for the entree portion and Tiramisu for the dessert. Our group was only four people total so we got to do a lot of hands-on work. Chef Megan is super patient and extremely funny!! She made the environment feel super safe and encouraging. She gave us great tips to bring even after class and amazing stories from culinary school. With the combination of the jazz music, delicious food, and funny interactions, I had an amazing time cooking. I will definitely be looking in to her other classes when i book next. Thank you Megan for teaching me how to make delicious risotto!!! read more

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3 stars. Rating is up because the food we cooked was good, but rating is brought down by the experience. We had Chef Danushka. First of all, the Cozymeal website is not intuitive at all. I was so confused on what to expect for this experience. I requested a dairy and gluten free allergy alteration and she said the brownies couldn't be made gluten free. I asked if I could bring my own and if we'd be able to take leftovers and she didn't respond. Apparently you can do any class at any time. We got to her house and she asked us to take off our shoes and was not inviting at all. Everything was set up but she didn't even ask us our names before she wanted to jump right in. Her dog growled at us and she said oh it's fine she does that. She did have gluten free flour once we got there and a card for my moms birthday which was appreciated. For being a star chef she was not educated on gluten free product saying she didn't know how it would work. She said stuff like "wash your hands cause idk where they've been". So yes dry sense of humor but c'mon you're hosting strangers. Maybe it's a cultural difference? I felt like we were a bother to her. We ended up using her ingredients that were already opened which I find super cheap. And therefore I too agree with the other comment about this experience being WAY TOO overpriced. She did end up giving us the leftover chicken and risotto but kept the extra brownie we made...? There was plenty of food for sure, so that's a plus. I wouldn't be completely opposed to doing the experience again with another chef, but I think for an experience similar to this, it's very overpriced. read more

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If you have the opportunity to book a class with Chef Zach you will not regret it!! We had such an amazing time at Chef Zach's Central Italian Cuisine cooking class! He was so unbelievably warm and welcoming to both me and my daughter, his knowledge was incredibly impressive and the overall experience was a blast - not to mention tasty. We will definitely be booking another class with Chef Zach soon!! read more

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Chef Danushka's home was a lovely place to have our cooking class experience. Her roomy kitchen and relaxed yet informative style allowed for all four of us to practice our skills and have a great time! Chef Danushka made sure to stop before we ate each course to take a group picture of us with our creations, which was fun as we are picture people! We cooked some yummy food and greatly enjoyed our evening learning from and visiting with chef Danushka. Definitely plan to try out her ravioli class next! read more

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We had such a lovely evening! Chef Zach is a delight! The perfect host. Charming, funny and a fabulous instructor. He made everything so fun. The meal was incredible and we felt so accomplished. Each step was interactive and educational, and we truly enjoyed the experience. Hope to work with Chef Zach again sometime in the future. Win, win! read more

Our Class with Chef Susie was Fantastic! We signed up for "Mexican Street Tacos". Chef Susie is warm and full of professional information. She is a pleasure to work with. The food we made was delicious and Chef guided us smoothly and we had a Blast. Really recommend this class! The space we worked in was lovely and we will definitely be booking another Class with Chef Susie. Cozymeal was so easy to use AND they stay in touch with you prior to your class date. Great company- Wonderful Class! read more

I took the tapas and paella class with chef Daniel and what a great 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. 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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Chef Aaron was great--knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and he even laughed at our bad jokes! We are a family of 6, parents with adult children. We did the pasta class, which worked out great for a group of vegetarians and non-vegetarians. We have a pasta maker and have made pasta and pesto before, but we learned so much and will definitely make them both much better now. If you don't make pasta, this class may well inspire you to start. His home/kitchen is very clean, professional, and welcoming, with interesting local art. Chef Aaron has an amazing garden of herbs, peppers, flowers, etc. which he was happy to show us and talk about. And we got to meet the chickens! The class was very relaxing and enjoyable for everyone, with an amazing meal at the end. Everyone in our group was happy and will remember this as a highlight of our trip. We would definitely do another class with him if we are back in town. read more

BEWARE!!! I needed to change the date and they charged me over $500 and i got no class/no services. They also charged my credit card without my authorizatio. Don't do it! Use thumbtack instead. read more

Chef Zach was super friendly and hospitable! He gave great instructions for the meal, the region of where our meal was inspired from, as well as how to cook it!! Can't wait to make homemade pasta for our family and friends! read more

I surprised my husband for his birthday with Cozymeal. I chose the Exploring Regional French Fare menu with Chef Zach. Chef Zach was super friendly and personable. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience so incredible. My husband and I learned how to poach an egg, make a vinaigrette from scratch, flambé a sauce, make crepes, and so much more. We highly recommend Cozymeal and Chef Zach for a cooking experience you will never forget. read more

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Chef Blake/Cozymeal Austin was a NO SHOW for our dinner at our house that had been planned and confirmed by Cozymeal for weeks!! I had received reminder emails from Cozymeal of the upcoming dinner, even receiving one an hour before the dinner was to be served! When I contacted the chef after he hadn't shown up, he was very rude and blamed the company, even though he had accepted the booking and communicated with me. We were celebrating a couple's anniversary, so we were left scrambling for a last minute dinner reservation. All in all, we are out about $700. I have contacted customer service and so far I've only gotten another "sorry" email response. After calling customer service again today, I find out that their process to look into the matter apparently takes 2 to 3 days. I hope Cozymeal does what is right to rectify this situation. I am extremely disappointed in our experience. read more

We had a great time with Chef Danushka! Her home is gorgeous and set the stage for a great afternoon learning transferring kitchen skills and enjoying the company of another couple who had also booked the class. The class was interactive and Danushka took care to keep everyone involved and engaged. We took the 'Harvesting Seasonal Flavors' course and everything was delicious... we even walked home with leftovers! Danushka herself was kind, patient, and ready to answer any questions that we head. We will be keeping an eye on future Cozymeal lessons for our next culinary adventure! read more

Can't recommend this experience enough! We did the GOURMET ITALIAN-AMERICAN FAVORITES with Chef Megan and had the best time. Our chef was knowledgable, fun, and helped us cook an amazing meal, with tips and techniques throughout that I know we will continue to use in the future! read more

This was such an amazing experience. Chef Aaron was incredibly polite and made us feel right at home. All of the food was beyond what I had even hoped for and I cannot wait for our next booking and it'll definitely be with Chef Aaron! read more

Chef Megan was fantastic!! If you are looking for a date nigh to mix things up or even a great first date, Cozymeal is your ticket!

We had a great experience with Cozymeal. Their site is easy to use and the the sushi making cooking class with Chef Edison that we attended was fantastic. Chef Edison knows how to walk people who have never made sushi and want to learn new techniques while having a good time through the entire process. He is great at explaining things, giving feedback and the fish we used was super fresh and tasty. Highly recommended also as a team building event (our group was 12 people but I know they do much larger groups as well). read more

Chef Zach (Austin) not only gave me my first taste of Brazilian cuisine (delicious!) but also the hands on, muscle-memory-learning and desire to try making it myself in the future. Zach's home and kitchen is super clean and inviting and the table was set perfectly. It's relaxing to be with close friends, enjoying wine we brought, while Zach kept track of timing and sequence, passed on tips and timesavers, and guided us to produce a stress-free gourmet dinner. Zach made possible a special intimate dinner with close friends-- without having to grocery shop, prepare, clean house, set the table, or clean-up afterward---priceless !! read more

I had a team building exercise with Chef Danushka. First off, I believe I (accidentally) had the biggest party she's ever hosted. We started with a RSVP of 13. Between booking and the event, we had new hires & team in town from another office, so we landed with 21 at this event. She just went with the flow and totally nailed it. We had such a great time! She has a very dry sense of humor, which was a solid match for my team who range in age from early 20s to late 30s. They learned some cooking techniques, had an excellent meal that they cooked, drank some good wine and overall had a really solid experience with each other that they're still talking about a few weeks later. Highly recommend the experience with this chef. Couldn't say enough good things. read more

Best culinary class in Austin - Chef Danushka welcomed us into her house and kitchen, guiding us through three thoughtful courses of Asian cuisine. This is a hands on experience and as a relatively experienced cook, greatly appreciated her knowledge and tips. Great time had by all! The food rocked too. read more

We attended Chef Kareem's "How to cook the perfect steak" class last weekend. It was a family event and we all picked up some excellent tips. We enjoyed the informal and friendly atmosphere. The potatoes were a step above any I have had before. He was also happy to accommodate a special dietary need. The dessert was scrumptious as well. We would attend another class with Chef Kareem. read more

This was not an enjoyable experience, chef Danushka was not welcoming at all. The first thing she said was take your shoes off, then I was actually told off for trying to wash my hands. I'm not sure if is just a dry sense of humor but I felt very unwelcome and almost walked out in tears. She was stuck up and pretentious and I felt was looking down on us. I was relieved when the experience was over and I could leave. The food was good and the other couple doing the class were very pleasant . I can certainly think of better ways of spending 190 dollars. read more

Let me tell ya'll - what could have been a terrible experience turned out to be more than I could've imagined. I'll try to keep the story short, but I had originally booked a travelling chef as a surprise for my boyfriend's birthday. The day before, I got a strange, sexist comment from the chef. Perplexed, I checked his reviews again (previously all 5's) to see a 1 star from the night before. It was very detailed about how unprofessional and disappointing the evening was. Freaking out, I reached out to the Cozymeal team for guidance at about 8pm. By 9:30pm I had been reached out to twice by phone by Heather with the 24 hour support team and received nothing but the best customer service. She understood my concerns and connected us last minute with Chef Danushka. I got several more emails from Heather checking in and making sure everything was set up. Now that I've raved about Cozymeal's amazing customer service, let me tell you: book Chef Danushka. She welcomed us into her lovely home and had a custom birthday card ready for my boyfriend. She had everything prepped and got us cooking right away. We bombarded her with questions and she gave us nothing but patient and useful tips. Everything flowed smoothly and we took breaks to eat the courses while others cooked. The food was perfect for a beginner and not to mention INSANELY good. Also, as an even nicer touch, she put a candle in the brownie at the end for my boyfriend's birthday. At the end, she wrote down a list of suggestions of kitchen supplies to get as my boyfriend will be moving soon. My boyfriend cannot stop talking about how amazing the experience was and wants Cozymeal to add a custom tip option because he thinks she deserves so much more than we gave her. Cozymeal, Chef Danushka - thank you for your flexibility, care, and professionalism. You gave us a night we'll never forget. Reader - if you want a thoughtful gift for a loved one or group of friends, book Cozymeal. You won't regret it. read more

We had SUCH a great time in our class with Chef Aaron. Not only did we learn how to make paella like pros, but throughout the class, Chef Aaron offered tons of incredibly helpful general cooking tips. The food was amazing, the experiences was informative and fun - All in all we had a great time and would definitely take another class! read more

Live Barbie (Chef Danushka) teaches simplified Chinese at her house. If you want to learn a quick and easy version of egg rolls, Gen Tso's chicken with fried rice and pears for dessert, this class is OK but way overpriced. The food looked good but tasted just OK - the egg rolls were way too much wrapper to filling ("Because it's easier to fry"), the chicken dredge was unsalted, the fried rice was half black and half white but the addition of edamame was interesting. The dessert, pear slices in melted brown sugar and butter flambeed with rum, was runny and way too sweet. Lots of easy to make substitutes: melted apricot jam for sweet chili sauce, store bought egg roll wrappers and dijon mustard with horseradish for hot mustard sauce. She was on Chopped but cut in the 1st round -- her food looks good but tastes just OK. Not worth $95/pp. Be prepared to remove your shoes. read more

This was our first experience with Cozymeal or any other class like this and we were not disappointed at all! Chef Danushka was awesome and rolls with the punches! We started with four people and added three more two days ahead and she was ready! The menu was simple yet elegant and absolutely delicious. She taught us "tricks" in presentation and preparation. Each one of us was able to help prepare the meal, some more than others depending on how much we wanted to learn. read more