Chef Marty was amazing. So personable and welcoming. She shared her family history and Italy's history while teaching us to make pasta made it enjoyable and educational. She was a lot of fun and easy to talk with. She was very hospitable and genuinely enjoyed teaching us how to make pasta, tiramisu and bruschetta. I definitely recommend this class to anyone for any occasion. read more

Chef Stacy was incredible! We had an amazing lesson on vegan sushi. Stacy was easy going and provided excellent instruction, and made the most of our small kitchen space (don't feel like you can't do this if you have a small kitchen- ours is tiny and she made it work effortlessly!). My fiance bought this as a birthday present and it was by far my favorite gift! Now we have the skills we need to make vegan sushi at home any time. Stacy is a delight. Thank you!!! read more

Most un organized businesses Tried signing up and they don't return your calls Set up interviews and they just don't even show up been ghosted by this company several times Waste of time read more

We booked a class on the website and the class was canceled the next day, because the chef did not have availability for the day, and was not able to accommodate us for a whole two weeks. We were only in town for a few days, so this did not work for us. We requested a refund, and they told us 1 to 2 business days. The refund did not come in one to two business days and we contacted them again and then they told us that it was going to be 3 to 5 days and then we had to contact our bank to get the pending charge of $200 off of our account. Our bank says that they were still holding onto her money and could not do anything about the pending charge. This honestly feels like we were scammed out of over $200 and we are very frustrated and still have not received a refund. The customer service people that we spoke with, were all very rude, and especially since the class was canceled on us, we believe that we should have been refunded immediately. read more

I was given a gift card as an engagement gift to cover a private chef making us a meal in our home. The first chef we booked was out of the country and had to cancel. In hopes to book another event, we learned cozy meal has cranked up their costs while still labeling lower costs on their advertisements. So much so, our $250 giftcard can no longer cover the gift it was intended for. For example every ad for a private chef still states $119 per person at the top in bold, highlighted in yellow & yet not one is available at this price. In calling customer service, I'm told that's because they range up to $150. I said if it's "a range" please show me any one private chef for $119 per person on any date at any time. She could not. This is false advertising to the public & a complete bait & switch to the demographic they advertise these gift cards to. Bad business, bad customer service debunked read more

I booked a class and when they sent me the location it was in Carlsbad NOT 501 W Broadway San Diego, like their Yelp information says. They would not refund or even reschedule the class. When I tracked down the address of the class I contacted the business and they said they had no affiliation with Cozymeal, apparently they book on your behalf and tack on additional fees. The actual business owner was not happy. read more

We had such a great time with Chef Jordan and learned a ton! The food was delicious, the ingredients were so fresh, and we'll definitely be booking another class with him in the future! read more

Our experience with Chef Jordan outside of San Diego was amazing! From the food to the ambiance he has created an environment where you instantly feel at home and become inspired to get back in the kitchen. The food (grilling class) was so delicious and a great way to bond with family and friends as you prepare the courses together. We booked the class as a Christmas gift to each other and will definitely do it again in the future! You won't be disappointed... also you can check out the shops in Julian while you are in the area!! read more

Cozymeal - This is just one course!! - Cooking Classes Near Me - San Diego, California

This was an amazing experience. Chef ShaSha was gracious, informative and thorough in her preparation & execution. This was a birthday gift for my 13 year old granddaughter. We loved the mix of Skewered Antipasto Kabobs, Fettuccini Pasta made from scratch with delicious Alfredo Sauce and authentic Italian Pignoli Cookies. We learned so much from Chef creating a cherished memory. read more

I am amazed that some of the reviews That I have read about Cozymeal talk about this service not having professional chefs? Or that the experience isn't good. I have found this service to be fun, entertaining, creative, great food and a learning experience. To be able to go into someone's home and meet other people and to experience what this chef has worked hard to do is nothing less then amazing. The one thing that I don't mention when I go to a Cozymeal experience, I am a Cozymeal Chef too! I've been cooking for 40 years and I am there to listen and learn instead of acting like I know everything. read more

You have to try out the Asian Favorites online cooking class with Cozymeal! The Chef is very engaging and the class is super fun, and the menu is delicious! An experience well worth the nominal fee, and it makes a great memorable gift too! read more

Cozymeal - Amazing Restaurant-Style Egg Rolls, Homemade sweet n' sour sauce - Cooking Classes Near Me - San Diego, California

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We had a date night with the basic Sushi making class. It was a great experience. Chief Zack is knowledgeable and make the experience extremely enjoyable. Highly recommend taking a cooking class from Cozymeal, you won't be disappointed. read more

Awful experience. I bought this as a gift and the chef cancelled twice on us on the scheduled day. No notice, and now I have to waste valuable time chasing a refund. read more

ShaSha is wonderful!! My daughters loved their lesson and we all loved the food. She gave us the recipes and told us she is available for questions. Book her to come to your house! Worth every penny and is a wonderful memory for all of us. We highly recommend her. read more

We rarely write reviews, but feel compelled to do so due to the public health importance of the situation described below. We would have given zero stars if that rating was available as we were unable to enjoy the experience we purchased because of a failure by the chef and Cozymeal to take adequate measures to ensure COVID safety or information for our class. Our daughter bought us a wonderful Father's day gift certificate from Cozymeal, which we decided to book on a weekend away. Given the increasing frequency of COVID variants, their ease of transmission, and the lack of information on how easy it is for unvaccinated individuals to spread the Delta Variant to masked vaccinated Seniors, we decided we better find out about the vaccination status of the Chef we had chosen. We were stunned to learn that he was not only UNVACCINATED, but also that he would not be wearing a mask, ostensibly due to a medical condition. Had we been informed, IN ADVANCE, of this Chef's vaccination status and inability to mask, we never would have signed up. We want to make clear that WE NEEDED TO ASK THE CHEF DIRECTLY to find out this information. (Cozymeal told us later this was due to HIPAA regulations.) Once we advised Cozymeal that we would not be attending due to our health concerns, we were told that we could have seen this information had we looked at the icons on the Chefs information. Honestly, we never saw any instructions explaining this, and we did not see any icons. Once the Cozymeal person then sent us an example, we saw that there are small, very hard to decipher icons at the bottom of the picture. Not even our 31yo daughter found this as obvious or easy to understand as this information should be. In a PANDEMIC, this critical information cannot be left to interpretation or assumed to be understood when presented as Cozymeal has chosen to do. At minimum, Cozymeal should have made it Obvious that this Chef would not be masked and that anyone concerned about vaccination status should directly contact the Chef well in advance of the 48h cancellation window to address any doubts or concerns. It is worth noting that both my wife and I are medical professionals. We also know many COVID experts and contacted them to obtain their opinions. We were told that there are VERY few medical conditions that would prevent a person from wearing a mask, and with the current increasing incidence of very infectious easily spread variants, such individuals should be the ones at the front of the line to get vaccinated unless there is a strong medical reason that they should not. To quote one of these experts "The chef's behavior is neither rational nor considerate. The CDC would not condone his approach." Our message is clear and simple: Potential Clients: ASK THE CHEF directly if (s)he is vaccinated, whether everyone will be masked, whether the class will be inside or outside. Then, decide if you are comfortable with the arrangements. Cozymeal: Please change your policies and have the COVID-safety information displayed prominently for each class. Don't make people search for it. Perhaps then you will deserve more stars for considering the health of your clients as being as important as the cooking experience. read more

We did a sushi class and it was incredibly fun. The chef provided all the ingredients and step by step taught us how to make different kinds of sushi rolls. We loved it so much that we invited our friends to our place the week after for a sushi party! read more

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Chef Rodney is an absolute gem! We cannot wait to book another event with him - he was basically part of the crew and what a wonderful addition he was. We booked the private sushi bar for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint. The mango rice pudding was a hit with our crew. Definitely recommend this experience for dinner parties to take the stress of cooking and hosting away. Thanks again Chef! read more

I just took the Asian Food Favorites class. This was the flattest recipes I have ever had in a cooking class. I have taken many classes (20 +) from a lot of different business. Cocusocial, Sur La Table, Hipcooks, Great News. This was the most expensive online class I have taken. There were 3 students besides myself. I am so incredibly disappointed. I was hoping to learn something about Asian cooking. Specifically Japanese, which is what prompted me to go to a new cooking school. Cozymeal has a large selection of Asian classes specifically. I am really disappointed. read more

My husband gifted me the Thai Cuisine Fundamentals class for our anniversary and we had such a great time! Before our class, Chef Jordan reached out about any food allergies and was kind enough to cater to my wheat and dairy restriction. Upon arriving at his beautiful home, Chef Jordan greeted us with a friendly smile and took us over to his kitchen where he had all of the ingredients displayed. He asked us what type of music we liked and I love listening to "French Cafe" songs while I cook so he turned it on for a relaxing mood. We made three dishes: Tom Kha Gai Soup, Thai Coconut Yellow Chicken Curry and Fresh Spring Rolls with a yummy Thai Peanut Sauce! Using fresh ingredients and cooking from scratch was so fun to make and eating it was so much better. You could really taste how fresh the ingredients were. Everything was loaded with flavor and pretty healthy, too! Chef Jordan did a great job teaching us knife skills and walking us through each recipe. One of the best things about the class was that we were able to eat A LOT! We made so much food that we were able to get second (even 3rd) helpings as well as pack some for the road. We brought a yummy Sauvignon Blanc with citrus notes that he recommended would pair well with the meal and it tasted great! He also took us on a mini tour of his garden to pick out fresh herbs for our spring rolls. Chef Jordan was very organized, friendly and professional and made good conversation throughout. Since it was just me and my husband, it was a very nice and intimate experience. He gave us the recipes to take home along with some grapefruit and passion fruit from his yard! We really enjoyed our time learning how to make this yummy 3-course meal. The next time we decide to do this again, I'd love to invite a bigger group with us to enjoy this fun experience! Thanks again Chef Jordan W.! read more

The BEST time with Chef Laura!! We are already planning our next class with her. She was so kind, knowledgeable and patient! My wife and I had the best time! If you aren't sure about it, trust me and give it a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

I was looking for a cooking class to change things up for date night with my wife when I stumbled on Cozymeal. The site was very easy to browse and within no time I found a yummy Vegetarian Southwestern meal with Chef Todd. I booked a dinner and right from the start Chef Todd showed incredible attention to our needs. My wife and I both love flavor, but I love flavor AND heat with my meals. I told this to Chef Todd and he made subtle adjustments to the menu to accommodate our tastes. He also made arrangements to have his family's dog elsewhere during our visit because my wife is allergic to dogs. His thoughtfulness was much appreciated. The evening of the meal was just wonderful. Chef Todd's home was lovely, warm and open. It's been hot in San Diego, so he had some cold soft drinks waiting for us (thank you!). Chef Todd has a wealth of culinary knowledge and he loves sharing it with people. My wife and I must have asked him a hundred questions, and he answered every one of them! We learned about knives, preparing salsas, and how spices can give more flavor to meals depending on when you add them to heat. The food was very tasty, especially one of the spicy salsas that went with one of the best quesadillas I've ever had in my life. The vegetarian chili was soooooo good! And the cornbread with manchego cheese was divine! Chef Todd has made my wife and I believers in the Cozymeal experience. We can't wait to try out more classes! read more

Cozymeal allows you to cook alongside a pro to create a restaurant-quality dish/meal -- in the comfort of their home or yours! The classes range from making homemade pasta to the art of the French pastry. You work alongside the chef to prepare the designated dish/meal (most are either 3 course meals, or 2-3 versions of whatever the specialty is), and then you get to enjoy your creation! One of the coolest things about Cozymeal is that you have the option to come to the "chef's table" - a space of the chef's choosing, or invite them into your home for a more intimate cooking experience. We joined Chef Jordan in his beautiful home kitchen, handcrafting a three-course authentic Italian meal from start to finish. We brought a bottle of wine to sip on while cooking (Italian red, of course!) and was delighted to be led on a journey through some simple yet awe-inspiring Italian classics -- including fresh, homemade pasta. We began with a refreshing Caprese salad laden with juicy heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, and drizzled with a house-made balsamic reduction. Lemon and orange from the Chef's home garden accented the plate. As Chef Jordan shares "you eat first with your eyes" and we learned to make a beautiful lemon twirl to garnish. After eating our first course, we started in on the main event -- a showstopper of homemade pasta topped with a healthy dose of provincial marinara sauce and served with a lemon thyme chicken breast. Our first time making pasta from scratch, we were thrilled with the end result. We thought we would not have room for dessert, but could not help eating up the final course -- a divine vanilla bean panna cotta with blueberry sauce. read more

our review on Cozymeal: Chef Marty was a very good teacher. She exceeded our expectation and I now know how to make pasta. I was given a pasta machine for my birthday but struggled with it. I think I will regift the machine (lol) and use Chefs technique of hand made pasta. Chef Marty treated us like family and I would definitely take another class from her. Thanks Chef Marty for a great class, dinner and personal service. read more

My boyfriend gave me a private cooking night with Chef Laura as a gift for Christmas. She modified her usual menu to align with our Whole 30 lifestyle and everything was delicious! She provided high quality delicious ingredients for us to work with. We felt so welcome and comfortable in her beautiful home. Amazing time. This was a blast! read more

Booked a culinary class with Chef Andrew at his home. He was very welcoming, and had a fantastic time

Cozy meal is such a fun way to learn how to cook new things.... Chef Stacy is a patient, kind, and skilled teacher, and the vegan food we made was super delicious. I was able to schedule it for 3 pm, so a gourmet dinner was ready by 5. My husband and 8 year old loved it. Many thanks for this educational and fun class! Can't wait for the next one. read more

This is one of the best cooking classes that I've ever seen! Chef Fabrice is amazing! Cozymeal is spectacular... I love it and can't wait for more events. read more

Thank you to Chef Rodney for creating such a fun and unique cooking experience. We hired Cozymeal for an in home sushi making class for my birthday and Chef Rodney was knowlegable, informative and very entertaining. We would highly recommend! read more

Our time with Chef Andrew was an amazing experience. We cooked and had dinner in his home which was extremely hospitable. We had never done anything like this before so this was very unique for us and didn't quite know what to expect. Andrew started us off with a short tour of his home and some Champagne. The magic happened in his kitchen where it was cozy but he had streamlined the process so that we weren't interfering with each other. I felt there was a perfect balance of what the Chef had prepared ahead of time and what we completed in the evening. For amateurs like ourselves, the tasks he had us do were not too easy or difficult. Chef Andrew made a point to explain things along the way as he hoped we would leave there being better cooks, which we are. After dinner, he prepared coffee and tea to our liking and served it to us in front of a fire (which he had managed to keep going all while we were cooking) in his beautiful backyard. Chef Andrew is a wonderful cook, teacher, and personality. read more

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Me and boyfriend enjoyed a cozymeal with other couples for Valentine's date. Chef Elisa was awesome! Learned how to make ricotta ravioli from scratch and panna cotta dessert! Food was delicious! We will definitely come back for another cozymeal:) read more

Your review on Cozymeal: This is a 5 star experience. Chef Laura is a fantastic chef, teacher and hostess. My wife and I had so much fun with her. Laura can teach you something about food if you're a beginner or an expert. She has an outstanding personality and hosts in her beautiful home and fabulously equipped kitchen. The food you will make is better than any 5 star restaurant in San Diego. If you want to have a blast..do this!! read more

My husband got a Cozymeal gift card for his birthday so we booked the Gnocchi class with Chef Yapo. It was so much fun! We had a blast cooking everything and it was great being able to do everything in our own kitchen! Chef Yapo was amazing and was able to cater to our preferences. I would recommend this for anyone who is looking for a fun date night, loves to cook or is interested in learning to cook new things. read more

Took the brunch class the morning after Thanksgiving and the recipes were absolutely amazing! Stacy did a great job bringing the class along and we had a fantastic time. Totally recommend this for all. read more

(Read previous review) I called the customer service line and had explained my situation, I had let her know the conversation between Chef Marty and I, and the lady on the line had said she'll go through our messages and see what she can do about it. A few hours later she got back to me and said that the situation both had our faults and she was able to refund half of my money. I was quite okay with that because they do have a "no refund policy" to secure their chefs, which is understandable. So I did get my money back and I love their customer service, very nice and they help you with what they can do. Thanks again, I very much appreciate it. 4.9 stars if I could. But Chef Marty and no class was a bummer read more

It was a very cool experience! Chef Rodney has a great personality & made some really good dishes for us!

OMG, what an amazing evening we had with Chef Jordan!! He is so much fun, very knowledgeable about foods and patiently demonstrated and taught us some of his knife skills. Our dinner was delicious and I would highly recommend using him for an intimate meal for 2 or even for parties. read more

We had such a fun time preparing fresh pasta, bruschette, and tiramisu with Marty during her Pasta Fresca class! She welcomed us into her beautiful kitchen and garden, where we picked fresh basil and sage to prepare our meal. Not only did we get a true hands-on experience from start to finish, but we learned a lot of general tips for cooking and for visiting Italy. The meal was delicious, and I feel equipped to prepare it again at home. This was a great way for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary. We would take another class with Marty in a heartbeat! read more

Our family of four took the Simplicity of Sushi" class with Chef Rodney. We had a great time! The food was great and we learned a lot in a relaxed atmosphere. Great family outing. read more

I bought my mother a gift card for a cooking class, she attended the pasta making class with Chef Marty and absolutely loved it! She said Chef Marty was amazing and the class was awesome!!! I definitely suggest this experience for someone looking for a unique cooking course in a cozy atmosphere. Thank you Chef Marty, you made my mom's birthday present an unforgettable one! read more

We had a fabulous bridal shower luncheon. Chef Fabrice is a fabulous chef and host. I will be recommending Cozymeal to everyone who asks. Our friends and family are still talking about what a special event it was. Bravo!! read more