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Julie G. June, 2026

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai

Chef Motti was amazing - he arrived with everything needed to jump right into the class. We asked for more focus on making the pizzas vs the other recipes, so he brought those delicious dishes already made. The toppings he brought were top-tier - two different tomato sauces he made from fresh tomatoes, homemade bechamel, three cheeses, fresh herbs, sausage, vegetables, etc. We dove in to hands-on sessions where he taught us about making two kinds of dough and forming the pizzas. Then we all learned how to get them in and out of the oven (we used our wood-burning Ooni and the electric one he brought). My husband had been having challenges in our Ooni with the dough sticking to the peel when putting them in the oven and topping falling off when he removed them, and Chef gave him tips on preventing that and recommendations for better tools (I had bought an Ooni brand perforated peel and it didn't get enough of the flour off the bottom). We made sooo many pizzas, so we got a lot of practice, and had leftovers to feed some hungry neighbors later on. It was a fun and relaxing afternoon spent chatting, cooking and eating - our teen boys even enjoyed it. We look forward to finding another excuse to cook with Chef Motti!

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Tiffany T. May, 2026

Booked the event Exciting Dumpling Duos with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

A huge thank you to Chef Parsati for such an incredible cooking class experience! Learning how to make both vegetarian and chicken dumplings from scratch was so much fun, but what made it even more special was how much knowledge she shared along the way. Not only did we learn cooking techniques, but she also taught us about the nutritional value of using fresh herbs and ingredients to season the filling naturally. The passion, patience, and care she brought to the experience made it unforgettable. Amazing food, amazing energy, and an amazing teacher — we loved every minute of it and can’t wait to take another class!

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Sonya H. May, 2026

Booked the class Make an Elegant Layered Cake with Chef Justine in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

This class exceeded my expectations. I now know why some of the techniques used have fallen below standards, it's because I hadn't been shown or taught the appropriate method. This hands-on course gave me exactly what I needed. I absolutely plan to attend another class with Cozymeal to continue to improve my cooking skills.

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Adrianna V. January, 2026

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

We really enjoyed this class with Chef Polly. She made us feel welcome in her home and we learned different recipes that were flavorful and easy enough to prepare on our own. We've already prepared several of the recipes we learned in class at home and have recommended this class to friends. Definitely worth checking out!

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Glenda H. December, 2025

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

What a treat to be welcomed into Chef Polly’s home to learn how to cook Korean food. Chef Polly has a way of familiarizing Korean food and making it feel more accessible. I’m looking forward to making these dishes on my own!

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Connie L. November, 2025

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was so welcoming and a pleasure to have as an instructor. The class and recipe was very easy to follow even as a beginner. She is mindful of your spice tolerance and everything came out so delicious! I would definitely recommend her class to anyone who has an interest in learning how to cook Indian cuisine.

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Yuko I. November, 2025

Booked the class Classic Dim Sum Specialties with Chef Justine in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

Chef Michael is a very friendly and knowledgable. Also good explanation.for us. I want to give him A+++

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Lorena C. November, 2025

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly was so welcoming and made the entire experience unforgettable! She didn’t just teach us how to cook — she took us on a beautiful culinary and cultural journey through Korean history and flavors. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and filled with fun stories that made everyone feel comfortable and connected. I loved how she encouraged us to interact, share, and truly enjoy the process. It felt more like cooking with a friend than being in a class. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves learning about food and culture!

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Siwin C. June, 2025

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

From chopping and mixing to sautéing, frying, and tasting, my two teenage boys had an absolute blast—every step of the cooking class was filled with fun and laughter. Chef Rajeswari was incredibly warm and welcoming; it felt like we’d known her for years! This was truly one of the best family experiences I’ve had with my teens in a long time. And the highlight? Chicken 65—my absolute favorite! It is a MUST-try!

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Brendan F. February, 2025

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)

Zachary H. September, 2026

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

I had such a wonderful experience taking Chef Polly's Korean food essentials class! From the moment the class began, she created a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment that made everyone feel comfortable, regardless of their cooking experience. Chef Polly has a gift for breaking down techniques into simple, easy-to-follow steps while also sharing the stories, traditions, and culture behind each dish. Her passion for Korean cuisine is contagious, and you can tell she genuinely loves teaching others. She was patient, encouraging, and happy to answer every question along the way. The food was absolutely delicious, and I left not only with recipes I can't wait to recreate at home, but also with a much deeper appreciation for Korean cooking. This was one of the most enjoyable cooking classes I've taken, and I would recommend Chef Polly to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and memorable culinary experience.

Robin Goldbeck . August, 2026

Booked the class Explore Bold Spanish Tapas with Chef Justine in South Bay & Peninsula (Palo Alto)

we cooked Spanish tapas, so a variety of dishes. My fave was learning the 2 step potato cooking method. All the dishes were yummy. Chef had good prep work and additional information on the cuisine as the class worked.

Elias C. April, 2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari was truly a delight. I can not stress how easy and personable the class was. From the moment we came in, Chef greeted us with a smile and took care of taking the time of not only explaining what we would be cooking, but also a bit about her self, her background and asked about us as well. She would make sure to constantly check on how we were doing while cooking, and would give us tips on what could be done if we wanted to make the food on our own time. Genuinely, can not express how much I recommend this class, it was a privilege learning how to cook from her.

Stephanie B. March, 2026

Booked the class Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Chef Polly was amazing! Not only was the food delicious but she was so warm, inviting, and informative. This is my third time doing a Cozymeal cooking class and my evening with Chef Polly was by far my favorite. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the experience and how tasty the meal was. 10000/10. Would highly highly recommend this class (or any class) that Chef Polly offers.

Amanda B. January, 2026

Booked the class Quintessential Chinese Cooking with Chef Wen

Very good hosting and Chef Wen's son is also very cool

Kienan H. December, 2025

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

Awesome teacher and fun hangs! Took a vegan Korean cooking class with my Mom, it was a ton of fun and we learned a lot. Chef Polly is great!

Mary L. December, 2025

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari is very proud of her culture and this experience included her sharing a LOT about Indian food. We chose the South Indian Brunch class for a date night. 1) We were greeted with a wonderful chai which made us feel warmly welcomed. 2) We LOVED the coconut chutney--Chef showed us the ways to add spice and bloom peanut oil to give it more dimensions. 3) Our favorite dish was the dosa and we cannot wait to try it with various options as a snack. All in all we recommend Chef Raje! This was a great date night and I could see it being a great mom-child experience or a mom's night out. Thanks!

Daniel M. June, 2025

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

This was an extraordinary class! Chef Rajeswari is impeccably organized, and everything was perfectly measured and arranged for us to use. Especially since this is a new class, I was amazed at how smoothly everything flowed - Disney could take notes from her on how to handle cleaning and transitions! We chopped the vegetables, chopped fresh herbs from her garden, and cooked/assembled all 4 dishes. I really appreciate how while we were assembling, she explained all the sorts of techniques and varieties in this style of cooking. For example, in our session I learned how to prepare the ginger garlic paste at home, the different varieties of Indian rice besides basmati, what sorts of oils work best for frying Chicken 65, and the delightful story of its name! Most important, of course, is the listed dishes themselves - and those were phenomenal. For the Chicken 65 we prepared the marinade and fried the chicken, along with the delightful touch of fresh curry leaves at the end. I've never made biryani before - that is why I took the class - and the biryani that we made was more delicious that what I've had at restaurants. The raita and lassi were simple and very good - and I learned, for example, that I can add milk (and even ice cream) to my lassi to make it a bit smoother. After taking this class, I feel that I can make these on my own. When we sat down to dinner, there was a ton of food that we'd cooked and it all smelled and tasted delicious. Chef Rajeswari also brought out a few items which were not on the menu that she'd prepared beforehand, and they were - of course - fantastic. Chef Rajewsari (and her husband) is kind, charming, welcoming, and an absolute delight to learn from. Her recipes are delicious, and she is just really fun to be with! I will be trying out the printed recipes on my own in a few days, and I fully intend to take more of her classes in the future.

Anna B. May, 2025

Booked the class Korean Food Essentials with Chef Polly in East Bay (Alameda)

We had such an amazing experience with Chef Polly. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and we walked away inspired to cook more at home. Thank you so much!

Maggie Y. March, 2025

Booked the class Pizza in the Oven with Chef Mordechai in South Bay & Peninsula (Mountain View)

Chef Mordechai is amazing. My pizza making cooking class with Chef Mordechai was the best cooking class I ever had. The class is fun and very hands on. Chef brought a lot of extra materials for everyone to have plenty to practice and nailed the techniques and everything tasted amazing. Chef also agree to show us how to use my own wood burning pizza oven and share lots of tips. I will definitely recommend this class to everyone!

Yichen S. March, 2025

Booked the event Authentic Flavors of India with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

We had such a wonderful time at Chef Parsati’s place! Can’t wait to be back for more classes!

Nicolina P. July, 2024

Booked the class A Feast by the Mediterranean Sea with Chef Mordechai in San Francisco (Mission)

We had such an awesome class with Chef Moti! He came to our apartment and was so organized with the recipes and needed equipment that we didn't have. The Mediterranean food we made through his guidance SO delicious, truly some of the best med food I've had (and big portions, enough for leftovers :)). He was very accommodating with dietary restrictions, collaborating with me to come up with a menu that worked for our group. He created a fun atmosphere that my family all enjoyed, we shared laughs and stories of life. He taught us cooking techniques that I'm excited to take into our everyday cooking. Overall, our experience exceeded expectations. Thanks, Chef Moti!

Julie L. March, 2024

Booked the class Global Vegan Cuisine with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Thank yau, Chef Parsati, so much for your cooking class, we’ve learned not only different kind of cooking but also learned the healthy way to cook as well. Both my daughter in law and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you!

Casey W. February, 2024

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Chef Mike was a terrific instructor, my son loved his Dim Sum class. Great amount of information and technique. We will return!

Ame P. February, 2024

Booked the class The Mastery of Spanish Fare with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great evening with Chef Roddy and his team. The food was great. We had a good blend of helping to cook and also networking with our team. A wonderful night overall. I would highly suggest. We did the Paella cooking class and it was delicious and plenty of food for all 9 of us. Thank you Chef!'

Barb H. December, 2023

Booked the class Signature Italian Cuisine with Chef Lorenzo

He was a wonderful chef. Explained all the preparation of the dishes. He also told us a little bit about the history of the dishes, and he was very personable. He was easy to understand, and we very much enjoyed the experience we would not hesitate to book another experience with him. He responses to text messages and is knowledgeable. Barb Hantsbarger

Elizabeth R. November, 2023

Booked the class Tropical Hawaiian Fare with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was a great teacher and amazing host! Her kitchen was very clean and the overall atmosphere was very warm and friendly. We were amazed by her experience and expertise of cooking different cuisines. The dishes we made were very easy to follow and she helped guide us throughout the whole process. She even changed the recipes a bit to match our personal tastes! Overall the food was excellent and Chef Parsati was an incredible teacher and great conversationalist. We will definitely be coming back to try her other classes!!!

Alex K. October, 2023

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

Eddie was awesome. He’s an incredible teacher - went to great length to impart some really useful info, without being tedious. He was super engaging the whole time, had everyone making some exquisite looking dumplings by the end of the night, and his recipes were amazing! I can’t say enough good things. Definitely check him out.

Desiree M. July, 2023

Booked the class Tropical Hawaiian Fare with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

My partner and I had a great time with this unique experience for our anniversary. Thank you again for hosting, sharing your knowledge and skills with us, and giving us a surprise candle gift, chef! We truly appreciated your passion in cooking. More blessings to your classes! ?

Jenna S. June, 2023

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

We LOVED our Dim Sum & then Some cooking class with Chef Mike! From his thorough knowledge of ingredients, flavor profiles, putting together a menu, having each of the six of us work on specific tasks in perfect orchestration - everything about this experience was spectacular! We learned so much and had a delicious home-cooked dim sum meal and met some new friends in the process. Can't recommend this experience enough!

Casey G. May, 2023

Booked the class Vegan Spanish Fare with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

Fun class, and excellent food! Left me with the confidence I need to try making Paella on my own!

Sheri C. September, 2022

Booked the class Tropical Hawaiian Fare with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

I brought my friend for the Hawaiian cooking class with Chef Parsati to celebrate her 50th birthday and we had a wonderful time! Chef Parsati was very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was amazing. Chef Parsati's home was a very clean and cozy environment that made for a very personal experience. We would highly recommend this class!

Steve M. February, 2022

Booked the class Tropical Hawaiian Fare with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

This experience was absolutely splendid! Chef Parsati is warm, authentic, fun, funny, knowledgeable, inviting. Really could not say enough about how wonderful she is. The food was stellar and she walked us through substitutions, modifications, and techniques that we could employ. We will most definitely be cooking a number of these recipes again and likely soon haha. I would highly recommend taking a class with Chef Parsati. My cheeks hurt from smiling!

Gabrielle S. February, 2022

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Had a great time with Chef James! He taught us about paella, and we were able to help. He lived in Spain, and he showed a lot of love and enthusiasm for the cuisine and culture. Would definitely book again!

Sherry D. November, 2021

Booked the class Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop with Chef Elham in San Jose (Northside)

Chef Elham was a wonderful host and a fantastic chef. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to making the soups we learned to make at our session.

Mike K. October, 2021

Booked the class Tropical Hawaiian Fare with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)

Chef Parsati was wonderful - a gracious host and wonderful instructor. We took her Hawaiian cooking class as a three generation family event with ages from 14-82. Chef was able to connect with all of us and especially our 14-year old chef in training. A great experience and we will be back. As to the food - all terrific including things I would never have thought of like veggie poke. And the huli huli chicken was amazing.

Munir . July, 2021

Booked the class Easy Weeknight Meals with Chef Elham in San Jose (Northside)

Chef Elham was so wonderful to work with! We didn't know too much about cooking but she made sure we were comfortable and relaxed in here. She made the whole experience light and fun! I definitely would go back again!

Angela P. April, 2019

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Fun and educational. Chef Mike was a great instructor. Great first cooking class, definitely would like to do more of these, especially with Chef Mike.

Matthew C. August, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Thanks Chef Mike! Explained everything very well and was warm and kind. We had a great group and Chef Mike is very knowledgable.

Rhys W. August, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Mike was great, super knowledgable. Not just about the food, but also where to eat similar food, or where to buy the best ingredients to recreate it. All the food came out delicious as well. Definitely recommend.

Jesse V. August, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Amazing experience!!!

Lindsey F. July, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

The class and food were great!

Ing. P. June, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Chef Mike was awesome, I was patient teaching us on how to prepare the meals and he answered all the questions we had for him. So happy we learned fromhim

Kat S. June, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Super fun!

Renee L. March, 2018

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Mike was great and dinner was great!

Claudia A. September, 2017

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Chef James was very personable. He made us feel so welcomed in his house. It was a pleasure to take his cooking class. I am definitely going back!

Daniel M. August, 2017

Booked the class Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

We did a private Dim Sum cooking class with Chef Mike and had an amazing experience! He did a great mix of instructing and cooking, and the end result was some of the best Asian food I've ever had. I would highly recommend any of Chef Mike's classes.

Lindsey M. August, 2017

Booked the class Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Words simply do not do this experience justice. Mike is such a great host and teacher. The food is phenomenal and the best part is you can recreate it in your own kitchen. My boyfriend booked his private class for the two of us for my birthday and it was the best gift I've received. Great memories, great food, and new skills to share his delightful food with my own family and friends. I would hands-down recommend a cooking class with Chef Mike. Thank you again!

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