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4.9/5 from 465 verified guest reviews
Colleagues reviewing team building activities in the Bay Area booked on Cozymeal appreciate cooking together and enjoying the results around the table. Feedback spans pasta making, sushi sessions and lively cooking challenges, with praise for chefs who combine practical instruction with humor and a welcoming atmosphere. Organizers describe helpful communication and thoughtful responses to their group's food preferences. Teams particularly enjoy the hands-on tasks, opportunities to chat and shared meals that make an outing feel different from a conventional business dinner.
Based on recent guest reviews shown on Cozymeal for team building activities in the Bay Area.
Shaira J.
Booked the event Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
We did the cozymeal cooking class (Asian fusion) as part of our team building activity. It was very fun and interactive. We learned so much about the different dishes, Chef Dirk and his assistant, Max, were also very friendly and funny! They had fun giveaways as well. The food was delicious. We were a group of 14 and it was just a new and refreshing way to have dinner with your colleagues apart from the traditional business meal dinner. highly recommend. They provide aprons for you but we brough our own company branded aprons.
Tiffany T.
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!
Laurinda H.
Booked the event Interactive Italian Pasta Making with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Highly recommend taking a class from chef Dirk. We were celebrating a birthday and had an amazing experience. We took the interactive pasta making class. Chef gave great instruction , was patient and at the same time fun!
Patty D.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Gluten Free Dumpling Delights class taught my friends and I how to make dough for steamed dumplings with ground chicken, veggies and spices and we also used rice paper for a lightly fried veggie with chickpeas and spices roll. We assisted making these rolls. Chef Parsati showed us how to make the sauces for them. We also made a chocolate, mango dessert with coconut flour and cardamon spice. We all really enjoyed the flavors of the hot foods. Chef was friendly, knowledgeable, social and helpful. Class was held in her home kitchen. She did prep work before we began and she cleaned up after we left. The table was preset for our meal. It was a lovely experience.
Adnan s.
Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
amazing kind chef. what is truly great here is that you learn basics that apply to everything.
Kyle C.
Booked the class Classic Italian With Modern Influences with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Our third CozyMeal class with Dirk. Italian this time. We love his energy! He’s both informative and entertaining!
Naomi B.
Booked the class The Best Vegan Biryani Ever with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
Wow--we made Vegetable Biryani (easily made vegan) which was amazing. We accompanied it with tandoori potatoes and halwa for dessert. Chef Parsati was so welcoming and encouraging, talking fast and working at the same time in her well-stocked kitchen. My son gave me the gift of the cooking class for my birthday and I brought a friend. I bought a spice box from Chef Parsati so I could make this festive meal at home. So excited. What a fun adventure. Highly recommend to all.
Nic Casaula .
Booked the event Hearty Italian Pasta Making with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Our team had a great time learning to cook arancini, tortellini, and cream puffs! Perfect team builder for our group, you can byob and take home the leftovers.
lina p.
Booked the class Sophisticated French Feast with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Great time
Alan A.
Booked the class Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights with Chef Parsati in San Jose (Edenvale)
We had SUCH a good time with Chef Parsati!! She made the class a very welcoming experience, in a homey setting, with plenty of hands-on instruction and fun. The recipes are _delicious_! My wife and I will 100% be making them in our kitchen, especially since Chef Parsati specifically talked about ways that we could adapt what she taught us to make them even more simple and easily even for a weeknight dinner. I really appreciated that she was super-cognizant of our dietary restrictions and went the extra mile to make sure our concerns were addressed and the meal was enjoyable for everyone involved.
Sharlene L.
Booked the event Custom Pizza Essentials with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Chef Lorenzo was great and extremely accommodating! We did a class with him for 30 people and food was great!
Yichen S.
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!
Ilyes T.
Booked the event Custom Pizza Essentials with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
It was good !
Erica M.
Booked the event Custom Pizza Essentials with Chef Lorenzo in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
We had so much fun at Chef Lorenzo's class! The food was great and tasted so good after a long day of work. If you are considering booking, I would highly recommend. Make sure to bring your own wine if you are interested in having some for your event, there is a wine store nearby if you need to make a trip. Will be booking this again for future team events!
Lauren B.
Booked the food tour Explore Chinatown and Little Italy with Guide Isabella in San Francisco (Chinatown)
Unfortunately, I was unable to attend last minute, but my colleagues came back with such fantastic things to say. Everyone had a great time and said that all of the food was delicious and that they learned a lot - they're still talking about all of their goodies a week later. So bummed that I missed out!
Chrystal G.
Booked the food tour Explore Chinatown and Little Italy with Guide Isabella in San Francisco (Chinatown)
The tour was fantastic and so much more than we expected. So much food. And we learned several new and interesting things about the city. This would be a great experience for tourists as well as locals.
Destiny M.
Booked the event Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Super fun and engaging experience! Really enjoyed the whole activity and Chef Dirk made all our guests, including the ones with allergies feel welcome!
Matthan C.
Booked the event Asian Fusion Feast with Chef Pooja in East Bay (San Ramon)
My partner and I had a blast at Chef Pooja's Asian Fusion Feast cooking class. We were warmly welcomed into her spacious and cozy kitchen, where we got hands-on experience whipping up a feast. We left the class properly stuffed and inspired to whip up the delicious recipes at home. Thanks for the fantastic experience, Chef!
Laura M.
Booked the event Dessert Charcuterie Board Challenge with Chef Esh-Marie in South Bay & Peninsula (Menlo Park)
Chef Esh-Marie is incredible. She is a joy to work with + and an incredible chef. We were so happy to have with our team for the night! She made the night wonderful! Thank you!
Booked the class Journey Through Germany with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Dirk's cooking class was so much fun and we met some really great people! The food was delicious. It was the best Cozy Meal experience I've had out of the four I've attended. We tipped $25 at the event, fyi. Thank you Dirk!
Taylor W.
Booked the event Authentic Thai Cooking with Chef Sara in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Chef Sara was a great host! Our team had an amazing time learning to make a few speciality dishes. Awesome host and menu for a corporate team event.
Booked the class Sophisticated French Feast with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Amazing experience! Chef Dirk is one-of-a-kind, dynamic, funny, and knowledgeable. My husband and I had a fantastic time learning and cooking with Chef Dirk. We will definitely be looking for another experience with him in the near future!! Thank you Chef!!
Alexander .
Booked the class Journey Through Germany with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Incredible food and an incredible chef. I'd recommend this to anyone.
Kyra F.
Booked the class Journey Through Germany with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
My friend and I had amazing time! Great company, energy and food. We will definitely do this again!!
Raeann Y.
Booked the event Interactive Italian Pasta Making with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Our executive team had a blast with Chef Dirk! Would definitely recommend for a corporate outing. Chef Dirk was so patient with me leading up to the event, answering all my questions in a timely manner. I appreciate your assistance to ensure our team had a fun and unique experience!
Mimosa S.
Booked the event Winter Fusion Dinner with Chef Teena in South Bay & Peninsula (San Carlos)
My team and I had a wonderful experience with Chef Teena and her team - the event was well organized and the food was delicious!
Nicole K.
Booked the event Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
The Chef was awesome, great personality, very fun and engaging. The group had a good time! However, the venue itself (I believe the chef's home) was quite shocking. There was a mess everywhere. There were non-functioning lights. The space was small but very untidy and felt chaotic. There was also a cat, which for our group was OK, but might affect others if there are allergies for guests, etc. The supplies were mis-matched and it felt disjointed. He had everything mapped and planned out well, but just seemed too casual for a corporate group. I would not suggest this for any type of executive/corporate group - but Ok for a group of friends or family.
Tasandra G.
Booked the event Interactive Italian Pasta Making with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Our Executive Team of 11 had a wonderful Italian team building cooking experience with Chef Dirk! He has such a great, upbeat personality that had all of us laughing and engaged. We made a wonderful meal of homemade pasta and sauces, the dessert was fabulous and we really enjoyed our evening. He did a great job of accommodating our 3 food restrictions. I highly recommend him if you want a yummy dinner, great entertainment and to learn how to cook!
Diana Z.
Booked the class Sophisticated French Feast with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Chef Dirk and the cooking class was fantastic! He was an excellent teacher. He was efficient, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. The whole experience was wonderful. The food was so delicious! I would not hesitate to recommend Chef Dirk.
Booked the class Sophisticated French Feast with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Chef Dirk is extremely passionate, friendly, experienced, and fun! We had a great time celebrating our friend's birthday with him. I'd recommend this class to anyone!
Victoria P.
Booked the class Asian European Fusion with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Chef Dirk was amazing. I booked this class for my friends birthday and we had so much fun! The food was delicious and Dirk was a great host and instructor. My friend can be a bit shy but Dirk made the entire environment light and really enjoyable. We would absolutely take another class with Chef Dirk. And we wouldn't mind being friends with him.
Booked the event Taste of Madrid with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)
Phoebe was excellent in explaining each step in the process of the dinner offerings. We had a lot of fun working with her and would definitely recommend.
Steven C.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
I found Chef Joni Sare on Cozymeal and booked her for my team offsite as my 3 other team members found her Master Italian Classics Cooking Class to be a fun learning experience. Boy were we right. If you don't read my full review, all I can say is that Chef Joni was an EXCELLENT instructor and my team members and I had such a good time. We were smiling ear-to-ear the entire time we were there. Highly recommended from this reviewer. Detailed review below: Communication (5/5): We used the Cozymeal platform for everything and found their interface amazing. Chef Joni was very pro-active and communicated with me several times before the event date on January 17, 2020. What stood out about this communication was that she really wanted to know us. She asked good questions like "Why did you choose this class?", "What do you hope to learn from it?", "What are your goals?" etc. Really appreciate this since she can cater the class to exactly your needs. She was also very accommodating when I told her that one of our team members was a vegetarian so she made sure she had a vegetarian option on hand during our class. Finally, before the event, she gave us extremely detailed directions to the location of the event (including a picture) and what to expect. Really outstanding communication here. Location (5/5): Her location is in her house located in Sunnyvale near major highways. Lots of street parking once you arrive so no issues on parking. The inside is well decorated and everything seems to be remodeled including her kitchen which was very modern. See pics to get an idea. Food (5/5): The Master Italian Classics Cooking Class contains the following menu: 1.) Antipasti - Cheese, crackers, almonds, pepper jelly to snack on throughout the whole meal while you are there 2.) Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo 3.) Ragu (Mushrooms, many vegetables) - Our protein was lamb for the meat-eaters and tofu for our vegetarian team member. 4.) Tiramisu - for dessert. I don't want to spoil too much of the class but I'll share some of the highlights for me at least. Preparing the Fettuccine Dough from scratch including folding it, kneading it, was a really fun experience. Also running through the dough through the pasta machine to stretch it and finally cut it into actually the noodles was such a cathartic experience. I'm really happy I got to experience that. The Ragu was so delicious and so healthy at the same time as we barely used any vegetable oil and we put in so many vegetables. Finally, the tiramisu making was actually pretty easy but delicious at the same time. Now that I have been through how to make Tiramisu, I am confident I can make it for a party without issue. Also, if you can't finish all the food you make, Chef Joni gives you take-out boxes to bring home so you can enjoy the food again! Our group also had leftover uncooked fettuccine and we got to take that home. Chef Joni (5/5): Last but not least Chef Joni was an excellent instructor. She was so bubbly and easy to talk to and really put the group at ease very quickly. She was masterful on dividing up certain tasks in the kitchen so we can all participate in the cooking journey and made sure we were doing the steps properly. We asked her so many questions during our time in the class and she happily answered every single one of them without being annoyed. It was nice to finish the class with all of us including Chef Joni eating at the table. Chef Joni's passion for cooking really shines through her class and we had a great time! Our team can't wait to come back. Thank you Chef Joni for a great class.
Marybarbara Z.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Our family of 10 had an amazing time celebrating our annual Day After Christmas Surprise! Chef Ziva’s kitchen was ready for our arrival with all the ingredients organized and laid out on Chef’s long, long, long kitchen table. In our fettucini making class, Chef Ziva first demonstrated how to create the dough and then process it through the pasta making machine. Four of us were assigned to this task while the remaining six of our family was divided between making the bruchetta and preparing the creamy mushroom sauce that would be incorporated into the fettucini. Chef Ziva is a natural teacher - knowledgeable, patient, and caring. She made our cooking adventure enjoyable and memorable. Making our meal from scratch was not only a learning experience - it was a lot of fun, especially when we sat down in Chef Ziva’s dining room and shared the fruits of our labor making pasta...from scratch!
Ntokozo B.
Booked the event Italian Classics Revisited with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Chef David is not only a great chef, he's charismatic and a lot of fun. He knows how to walk the fine line between being playful and casual while also remaining very professional - quite a feat! The meal was absolutely delicious, and we picked up a lot of everyday cooking skills like tips and tricks that will dramatically reduce the time it takes for you to chop vegetables! Lots of fun, I highly recommend
William G.
Booked the event French for Beginners with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
This guy is amazing and the food blew us all away. I learned a lot and had a blast.
Amber L.
Booked the event Kitchen Face-Off with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)
This was one of the best team experiences we've ever had! Thank you Chef Phoebe for a great day! Everyone had so much fun!
Sarah R.
Booked the event Spanish Tapa Favorites with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Chef David did a wonderful job! The food was amazing and our group had a fantastic time. Would love to do this again!
Robert L.
Booked the event Spanish Tapa Favorites with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Nice guy, enjoyable class, and great food!
Eric M.
Booked the event Spanish Tapa Favorites with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed our time with Chef David!
Ram K.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Chef Ziva was welcoming, enthusiastic, and my colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from her. Her instructions were good, and I was able to cook some of her recipes at home.
Brian H.
Booked the class Classic Italian With Modern Influences with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
We had a great time! Chef Dirk put on a fun class in a nice atmosphere filled with good music, fine company, and delicious food. Highly recommended!
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Our team had a fabulous time with Chef Joni! She ensured everyone was involved in some aspect of the meal prep. She mixed the science and fun of cooking all together. Highly recommended.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Our team (12 ppl) had a great time at Chech Ziva's class. Homemade pasta is the best! We all learned some new cooking tricks and can't wait for next time.
Albina I.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
I've done many cooking classes both personally and professionally and really loved Joni's style. She was so organized, well prepared and provided great guidance through the whole cooking experience. We connected earlier to make sure she was aware of the team dynamic and any special requests for drinks, allergies and such. As a result, she was prepared and managed all 9 of us really well. highly recommend her as an instructor. She's got lots of tips and tricks up her sleeve so you are sure to learn something even if you are a pro! Thank you Joni!
nadine f.
Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We enjoyed cooking paella with Jodi! We did the team building event and it was a lot of fun and very yummy!
Booked the class Classic Italian With Modern Influences with Chef Dirk in San Francisco (Mission District)
Dirk was fun, kind, organized and managed the group thoughtfully through the process of cooking and experiencing their creations.
Internal O.
Booked the event The Pasta Workshop with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)
Chef Phoebe is awesome and the food was great! She really knew how to work the room to make sure everyone had something to do and learn and also made sure the wine kept flowing! It was truly a wonderful time and our team is already talking about when we can go back for her pizza making class!
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