4.9/5 from 274 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.
Adriana M.
Booked the online cooking class Make Perfect Mini Cookies at Home with Chef Mel in Hosted Online
Our team baked the mini cookies. It was a great team-bonding experience for all! Chef Mel taught us a bunch of cookie facts and made our virtual class a super fun experience!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Minnie L.
Booked the event French for Beginners with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Fun, friendly, and delicious food! Everyone in our team had a great experience, what more could I ask for? :) Thank you Chef!
Alyssa A.
Booked the event A Taste of Japan with Chef Phoebe
Great event! Thanks for everything Chef Phoebe, we really enjoyed learning about and how to make Sushi.
Liz B.
Booked the event Italian Classics Revisited with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
David was great and the food was delicious! We left happy, slightly better chefs, and full of yummy food!
Nancy O.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Chef Joni's paella class was fabulous! The kitchen was beautiful. Chef Joni was so personable and knowledgeable. We learned about each ingredient, and how different ingredients can be substituted. It was very hands on. The paella tasted delicious, the sangria was sooo good, and the desert, Valencia Orange Cake melted in our mouths. I definitely recommend this class.
Booked the event A Taste of Japan with Chef Phoebe in South Bay & Peninsula (Pedro Point)
Chef Phoebe was a great host and teacher for our Taste of Japan class! My team had a great time, and everyone liked doing some hands on sushi-making, but sort of only really needing to do the fun parts (and not the prep, clean up or preparation of the sides). We also appreciated the history and technique that Chef Phoebe taught us. Lastly, the venue was absolutely perfect and we loved having the private setting.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
She took every opportunity to make it special and rewarding
Justin A.
Booked the event Spanish Tapa Favorites with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Amazing experience! Chef David was very talented and super personable.
Brandon S.
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Sweet and wonderful host and chef. She is very accommodating and incredibly nice. I definitely recommend.
Tanea L.
Booked the event Spanish Tapa Favorites with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Our team had a great time learning, cooking, and building relationship during the class. We would definitely plan another event like this.
Vihan J.
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
Short review - "Chef Joni is amazing!". Long review - We went as a small group (size=8) and we cooked a big pot of Paella. Chef Joni was actively making sure everyone was involved and learned something new! She paced the evening with right amount of explanations pertaining to the recipe and general cooking concepts. She also graciously accommodated the request for a vegetarian paella by some of us. We had great fun and ate a great meal (including appetizers and a cake at the end!). Thank you Chef Joni for the fun evening :)
Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)
Fantastic! Ziva was great. She took our party of 10 and got everyone involved and made it a real special event for my wife's birthday. Thanks you so much :)
Booked the event Italian Classics Revisited with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Chef David was terrific! Wonderful instruction and super tasty food. Would highly recommend!
Lauren E.
Booked the event The Ultimate Paella Experience with Chef David in San Francisco (Mission)
Chef David was great, super knowledgeable and made the experience great for all the attendees.
Booked the event French-Japanese Fusion with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (Mission District)
We had a wonderful experience in Chef Phoebe's beautiful kitchen for our French-Japanese fusion team building event. Chef Phoebe balanced the evening very well between providing direction, letting us get our hands dirty, and also taking action to help get some of our courses on the table. It was enough to keep us all engaged, but give us a chance to enjoy some wine and connect as a team. Everyone loved the event and the food - we highly recommend Chef Phoebe and any of her culinary events,
Booked the event Iron Chef: 60 Minute Competition with Chef Anja in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
We had an amazing and fun experience! Highly recommended!
Booked the event Secrets of Paella with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
We had a great time cooking with Chef Joni! Her passion for cooking and paella is contagious :)
Booked the event Kitchen Face-Off with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)
This was a really great experience for our team. Chef Phoebe was great, and we all had a lot of fun. This is exactly what we were looking for in a fun, team-building event. Thank you!
E-Lynn Y.
Booked the event Fresh Italian Pasta with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)
Phoebe was an amazing teacher and host. We enjoyed not only learning the recipes from her, but also talking to her and learning about her many experiences as a chef. She made us all feel immediately comfortable in her home and even prepared delicious food for us to snack on while we baked. Thank you so much for your time.
Mia W.
Booked the event Kitchen Face-Off with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (West Portal)
Chef Phoebe was great! She welcomed us warmly, and the evening was structured enough to keep us moving along, but flexible and super fun.
Ana F.
Booked the event Iron Chef: 60 Minute Competition with Chef Anja in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
My team loved participating in the iron chef. This is amazing
Booked the event Spanish Tapa Favorites with Chef David in San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
We had a great experience! The food was delicious and interactive! I recommended using Cozymeal for more team events. I will also do another one for me and my friends in the future :) Many thanks for a great time!
Chrissy C.
Booked the event California Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)
What a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend Joni for any fun event or celebration.
Booked the event French-Japanese Fusion with Chef Phoebe in San Francisco (Mission District)
Phoebe was amazing! Our team loved spending the evening learning from her - she had awesome cooking tips and countless stories from her many years as a private chef / teacher. Thanks for a fantastic and delicious evening.
Silas H.
Booked the event Modern Italian with Chef Shelby
Chef Shelby was the bomb.
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