Cozymeal is a pretty great way to describe the night. 100% cozy with 12 of us gathered in Chef Gustavo's home for an evening of incredible paella, lots of wine and fantastic company. He had spinach and cheese empanadas nearly ready for us when we arrived and after not too long, we all were ready to get the cooking started. We were either gathered around the kitchen island helping Chef Gustavo chop, peel or mix, seated at the long dinner table or hanging out on the patio outside. It was such a great mix of relaxing, sipping wine and getting our hands dirty and cooking a bit. He shared lots of cooking tips and tricks and made the entire night feel so casual, fun and intimate. We've all taken at least cooking class but this was more like being invited over for a friends dinner party. The paella came out SO incredibly. Packed with seafood (which we learned is actually not the traditional way to serve paella. Usually it is just a piece or two of protein and the rice is the star of the meal). So much flavor I could have had a million servings. It was delicious. For desert, Chef made dulce de leche crepes and I didn't think I had room before but I absolutely enjoyed at least two of these. I loved being a part of this awesome night and would definitely recommend a Cozymeal with Chef Gustavo! read more

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What an excellent experience it was the perfect date night experience cooking together in a chefs home. We went with chef ali who taught us Sichuan cooking. Food was excellent and she had a great teaching style making it easy to follow allowing for a great experience would go again. read more

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Chef Justin Sushi Making At-Home class was amazing!!! It was so individualized and he really paid attention to detail to provide a wonderful experience for us. The sushi was high quality, delicious, and filling! I highly recommend Chef Justin -- you won't regret it! I will be booking with him again! read more

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We had a group of 12 people for a Paella class with Chef Gustavo. I've taken quite a few cooking classes in DC and around the country, and this was the first time I was actually in someone's house and felt like I was learning from a friend in real time. While it was quite warm (both outside and inside of Chef's kitchen), he had fans going to keep us cool and a nice cross breeze from the wind. We cooked the paella outside on this back patio and it was a really beautiful summer night. Chef shared with us a lot of his culinary and cultural knowledge, including food prep tips, and how to not offend people in Spain when ordering paella (pro tip: don't ask for sausage!!) For dinner Chef Gustavo made spinach and cheese empanadas as an appetizer, which were flaky and delicious. For our main, we feasted on a seafood paella chock full of mussels, clams, and shrimp, as well as a few meat options that chef prepared separately for the non-vegetarians in the group. For dessert, he prepared some sinfully indulgent dulce de leche crepes. Although he doesn't serve alcohol, we were able to bring our own wine and share bottles amongst friends, so we got to try a fun variety of wines with our meal. It was such a fun event and I would definitely use Cozymeal and Chef Gustavo again in the future! Thank you Chef Gustavo! read more

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Four of us (two couples) took Chef Li's "Chinese Soup Dumplings" cooking class, and we LOVED IT! Chef Li is warm and engaging, fun, and clearly loves to to teach and even just to talk about cooking. In addition, Cozymeal made the entire transaction easy, from payment to communications with Chef Li to reminders to directions -- everything! It's a terrific platform from a customer standpoint, and allowed us to focus on what we wanted to focus on: cooking and having fun. read more

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I paid nearly $600 through Eventbrite for a Georgetown, Washington D.C. tour that never took place. I arrived at the meeting point, waited over an hour, and later confirmed with COZYMEAL that no tour was scheduled and that they had no record of my booking or payment. Eventbrite charged my credit card directly, yet repeatedly denied my refund and redirected me back to COZYMEAL, creating an endless loop with no resolution from both parties. This experience reflects a serious failure in accountability and customer protection. DO NOT BUY ANY tickets from EVENTBRITE or COZYMEAL - they will not take responsability. read more

Chef Benoit recently came over to cook for us for our 5 year anniversary and he was spectacular. We had the escargot, beef bourguignon, and chocolate soufflé. He also recommended a wine to pair with it. It was all amazing!! We have two little ones, and he was very flexible with starting a little later so the kids could get to bed first. We got to chat with him for a bit and learned he has 40+ experience of cooking around the world. His food was delicious and we would definitely love to eat with him again!! Thank you for making our anniversary so special, Chef!! read more

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Great sushi tips. Loved the lesson in cucumber slicing, plating rules of the wasbi, wagu beef and fresh lobster. He easily handled special food accommodations and our crazy kids and dogs. We also got a few tips re Japanese knives. We'd do it again! Thanks Chef Justin! read more

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Cozymeal indeed! Our group of twelve gathered in Chef Gustavo's rowhouse, for an evening of good eats, lots of laughs, and endless wine pours. I've taken several cooking classes in the past, but nothing beats the intimacy of cooking in someone's kitchen. It truly felt like we were visiting a friend for a dinner party. The air was heavy with a mix of summer heat + sizzling aromatics, jazz was on the record player and the wine pours were extra heavy. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought we had gone on a European vacation. Chef dropped some cultural knowledge, showed us his secrets on vegetable prep (I've already showed off his bell pepper technique to my family!), and was overall a kind, warm, and generous host. For dinner we had spinach and cheese empanadas, paella, and dulce de leche crepes. Everything was incredible (and plentiful!). Recipes were given out at the end of the night, and while I'll try them out, I'm sure it won't be the same without chef's magic touch. This truly was such a fun experience and I'm already trying to think of ways I can use Cozymeal's services to bring friends and family together at our next celebration. Thank you Chef Gustavo! read more

I got the chance to participate in a cozymeal cooking experience hosted by Chef Gustavo. He did a great job pacing our experience from beginning to end. We were with 2 other couples so love was in the air. Chef Gustavo was very open and shared his background, culture, and tips and tricks to preparing, storing, and maintaining food. My wife and I enjoyed our experience with chef and ate great fresh food (no carbs). He's been cooking for 36 years and has a tremendous amount of experience. He is patient, kind and welcomed us into his home. read more

We took a French macaron mastery class, and it was fun and very well organized. I always thought the art of macaron making was daunting, but the chef broke down the process into simple steps and gave a ton of helpful tips. We had a great time while learning a skill we will have for life! read more

I signed up for the Omakase with Chef Made and he was AMAZING! The food was delicious and the presentation was outstanding. We ended up losing power (and had a flood to boot) and he continued on. A true professional. He found out it was my Dad's birthday and asked what kind of fish he liked and made a beautiful special dish for him. I am trying to figure out what kind of event I can book next with him. read more

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No idea how this has any positive reviews. I've tried to order cutlery twice from them and they have been out both time. The kicker is, you could find them on Amazon cheaper. Don't gift this to anyone. read more

I highly recommend the Ibero-American Fusion class with Chef Gustavo! Chef Gustavo is really passionate about cooking. His menu has flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean, reflecting his extensive travels. For example, the NY steak dish had a fantastic yellow pepper sauce, which he learned in Peru. Although the many of the ingredients were local, he re-created the sauce using creative techniques and then shared this marvelous recipe with us! He was really generous in sharing his knowledge, not just about the recipes themselves, but about different chopping techniques, how to pick the perfect plantains, and how to grill inside. The three hours flew by between cooking, eating and chatting. We have taken a few cooking classes before, but this menu stands out as the most delicious. Each dish was absolutely incredible, and such a culinary experience! What made it even better was watching Chef Gustavo prepare the dishes and how accessible they could be recreated at home, despite the top-notch restaurant quality. read more

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I bought the sushi making class for a friend's birthday. We were paired into groups of four at each table, and learned everything from food prep tips to how to make your own rolls at home using grocery store finds. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient, guiding us through each step of the process. Highly recommend! read more

We used Cozymeal to book an advanced sushi class and it was an amazing experience and super fun! Thank you! read more

My boyfriend and I recently spent a week in Washington, D.C. for our third anniversary. My boyfriend loves sushi and even introduced me to the wonders of it. So part of my anniversary gift to him was to participate in a private sushi class! I had researched a few different sushi chefs before choosing Chef Chericia. I liked that she would travel to us during our stay in the city, her menu seemed to be the most flexible, and she was also a woman of color. I found that intriguing as traditionally sushi chefs are Asian men. Weeks prior to our vacation I had spoke with Chericia to adjust the menu to accommodate my boyfriend's love of eel and my desire to only really eat shrimp tempura and crab sushi. She was able to change her menu accordingly and when she arrived brought some interesting pairings such as mango and scallions. Chef Chericia was so sweet, personable, and thorough. She explained every step in detail and helped my boyfriend when his cuts and rolls weren't great. We were able to get to know each other in this intimate experience and I'm forever grateful to her. We finished the class was a full platter of sushi that lasted us at least two days! If I'm ever in the D.C. area again, I will not hesitant to invest in their experience with Chef Chericia again. read more

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Scheduled a class and was looking forward to it. Received a cancellation notice a couple days before where I was told that the class was cancelled due to the large number of guests. When I tried to understand what that meant, I was told the cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances. I understand classes get cancelled, but the way this cancellation has been communicated to me has been confusing and backtracking on why it was cancelled does not inspire confidence if I were to schedule a class through Cozymeal in the future. read more

My fiancee and I had an excellent experience with Chef Made Master! He was very professional and knowledgeable, but also created a very chill and relaxed atmosphere. We learned so much and were incredibly satisfied with the food. Honestly the best thai food we've had in NoVA. I would highly recommend this class! read more

We had such a lovely cooking experience with Chef John from Cozymeal. He arrived on time(early), had such a personable and laid back demeanor, and really made us feel comfortable creating these dishes. He carefully explained all the steps and let us be as involved or least involved as we wanted. Not to mention that the mumbo chicken, crab cakes, fried corn, roasted potatoes, and grilled watermelon were such nice portion sizes and super flavorful. Thanks Chef, for helping us celebrate our dear friends birthday in a fun and delicious way! read more

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Chef Shelley is truly one in a million! She made my boyfriend and I feel right at home as soon as we stepped foot into her apartment. She turned what was meant to be a simple birthday gift into an unforgettable experience. Chef Shelley is truly so much fun, and I would recommend anyone to try one of her classes! 10/10 - I will be booking another class in the future! read more

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We had a great experience with Chef Justin! I would recommend Chef Justin time and time again to friends and family. I surprised my girlfriend with a sushi making night and we had a fantastic experience. Chef Justin was on time and prepared with all ingredients and supplies. He worked with us to accommodate my girlfriend who had gluten and dairy allergies and have similar rolls and sauces she could consume. He set up and prepared in our kitchen space well. He was friendly, joking, but also very serious and focused on his craft. It was so fun to see his technique and skills and he was a great teacher, letting hs try our hand at cutting and rolling. We ate a multiple course meal and both of us LOVED it. The sushi was so fresh and so good. I couldn't recommend this more to others. Thank you to Chef Justin for such a fun experience! read more

Soup Dumpling Class by Chef Li was fantastic! All instructions were easy to follow and the resulting dumplings tasted great. I highly recommend this to everyone who like to cook. read more

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Where do I start. I'm at a loss for words as to how incredible Chef Gustavo was. This man's passion for culinary is CONTAGIOUS and he will wow you from the presentation of his home to the last bite. Chef Gustavo took time to teach us knife skills, proper etiquette, and gave us an insight to his experiences from around the world. His passion for his region is incredible, I truly felt like I was in South America! He played Latin Jazz, had a beautifully cleaned kitchen, and taught us SO MUCH. Ok the food. ARE YOU KIDDING ME. This should cost $500. It's that good. The ingredients are so fresh, THE MAN BOUGHT THEM HOURS BEFORE WE ATE THEM. I'm going to post pictures of what we ate and I am so happy while I am typing this. STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING AND BOOK CHEF GUSTAVO. He is outstanding. What a night. Incredible. 12/10. read more

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Fantastic date night experience! Chef Gustavo was great! Highly recommend! I definitely plan on taking another class from him in the future!

Had a great time learning from Chef Li on how to make Xiao Long Bao. She took her time to explain and show the steps. It was a fun class. The food was delicious! read more

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This was a phenomenal experience. Not only was the food delicious, Chef Greg made us feel a part of the experience and it was great chatting with him. 10/10 would do this again! read more

We booked a Traditional Taco-Making Workshop with Chef Luis Lopez and it was such a fun and great experience. Chef Luis taught us so much- he is knowledgeable, friendly, and an overall amazing chef. His recipes are simply wonderful. The food was so delicious! Now we know how to make these yummy tacos on our own :) highly recommend booking with him through Cozymeal! read more

Chef Greg made us his elevated steak dinner menu and he was fantastic! He was professional, a good conversationalist, and very knowledgeable - he even gave us tips on how to upgrade our own dinners. We're very satisfied and will be booking a cooking class with him for his famous Korean BBQ menu! read more

Chef Greg provided a sensational experience! I surprised my boyfriend with the Cooking Class - Culinary Delights of Spain for his birthday and we couldn't have asked for a better birthday evening! The meal was out of this world and Chef Greg was so experienced and knowledgable without being pretentious! I wasn't sure how the rioja-poached pears would be but they were scrumptious and so light that I woke up dreaming about them! Cant wait to hire Chef Greg again and I have already recommended him to two friends since last night! read more

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Chef Justin left us with an unforgettable experience! I book this for my boyfriend's birthday / Christmas present. Chef Justin showed up promptly with everything he needed to make this a fantastic evening. We had a great time learning from him as well as hanging out and joking around. This was something we will never forget, and I can't thank him enough!! read more

We had a FANTASTIC evening with Chef Greg making his paella menu. He was so professional, fun, and instructive. Menu: Pan con tomate, tortilla, paella with shrimp and chorizo, pears poached in red wine. Everything about this was superb! read more

Cozymeal was a great experience. From booking to when I got to the class they were great with tons of reminders and great communications Additionally Chef Meg is a favorite! She's a great teacher, made cooking so much fun to learn and so much fun too! Very down to earth with great tricks and no fancy utensils so it's all good that anyone can make in a standard kitchen at home. I'm definitely using cozymeal again and doing more events and classes with Chef Meg! read more

Meg was our first experience with any private cooking class and she may have spoiled us. Meg makes it more than just a cooking class, you can tell how much she loves doing what she does. If you are trying to have a great time, in an inviting, warm house, with the most gentlemanly dog in the world, Meg is your go to chef. She's not only great at what she does, she's also just a great human being to connect with. For us, this experience has made us realize that cooking is really meant to be a fun experience, where you fill your stomach and your heart. Thank you Meg, don't ever stop being you, until next time. -Urby & Robert read more

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We engaged Cozymeal and Chef Gustavo for a work-related team-building exercise for our small company. Our great experience extended from the kitchen to the back office, when one of our co-workers had to drop out at the last minute due to a family emergency. The Cozymeal staff was understanding, helpful, and responsive and the eventual outcome was a refund of our unused seats. Top-notch customer service from the Cozymeal team! Meanwhile, Chef took us on a culinary adventure, showing us the most amazing versions of some of Latin America's most iconic dishes. He shared his own journey along the way, and gave us some incredible tips and tricks. We learned his secret ingredient to many dishes: "corazon" and Chef generously taught us how to use it in all of his dishes. He was warm, open, playful, and a real talent in the kitchen. Did I mention his food was to die for? We highly recommend any of Chef Gustavo's experiences specifically and Cozymeal in general, and I strongly suspect our team will be going back for more in the future! read more

***WARNING *** I had a bad experience with the support. I had an emergency on the day of the class and could not join the class. They denied my request of re-scheduling it. Support informed me that I could not cancel/re-schedule it because it was not a 24-48 notice. I would not be buying anything from them in the future. Save your money and go to Gordan Ramsay's classes. Top Notch customer service and great content. read more

We have attended one of their classes in Washington DC. It was a great experience. We learnt how to make Ratatouille and had it as starter, we baked some cookies and brownies together and it was so much fun. Finally for dinner we made fresh pasta from scratch and that was my favorite part. As an avid cook, I found the experience amazing. I highly recommend everyone to have this experience, there is something to learn for everyone! read more

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Such a great experience and a new fun date night option. You learn how to make an amazing meal along with taking the knowledge of what you made and use it again later and make your own spin on the meal. If you want a fun event for a date night, a group party or just something fun and new, I highly suggest booking with cozy meal! read more

This was my fourth class with Chef Li. Another great experience with this amazing chef as she provided detailed instructions on how to make Peking Duck. I highly recommend Chef Li and Cozymeal! read more

Highly recommend! My boyfriend and I had THE most incredible time with chef Gustavo. Will definitely be rebooking again!