Chef Iain
Verified chef
After deciding to shift gears and leave the restaurant game, Chef Iain began a successful career as a personal chef in Manhattan Beach for over 15 years while simultaneously catering parties for clients and corporate events. He also became a private celebrity chef, and began providing services and catering on the sets of TV shows and movies. Chef Iain can also be found hosting a variety of fun and exciting culinary experiences!
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood Area
- Private Chefs
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Chef Iain
Cooking Classes
Cozymeal guest reviews for Chef Iain
Brandon
13 Jun 2022
Chef Iain was awesome! I took my mom for a mother's day gift and we were both really happy with the experience. The food was great and we learned so much in a quick window. Can't recommend Iain enough.
Wai Lam
05 Jun 2022
This experience was great! The food was delicious, healthy, and was very approachable. Iain is professional and is very knowledgeable. We did the Spanish Tapas class and I highly recommend it. We made so much food for the two of us, we brought it back home for our friends to try and they also liked it! Will definitely try these recipes in our own home.
Daniel
16 May 2022
Iain was fantastic. Not only did he teach and help us create a delicious meal, he also engaged in lively conversation. An all around wonderful evening! Thank you, Chef Iain!
Pablo
08 May 2022
Fantastic class! Learned a lot, the food was delicious. Great mother's day activity.
george
23 Apr 2022
Chef Iain was tops. Very knowledgeable, cool, collected and a great teacher...
Angelia
10 Apr 2022
We had a wonderful time. Chef Iain was amazing. He was patient and kind with me and my daughter and her friend. She wants to be a chef and I think this was a great intro into the profession by a seasoned professional- no pun intended...Chef Ian you were great and thank you for your time and patience.
Ana
09 Apr 2022
Chef Iain is super knowledgable and catered to our liking and tastes. My partner and I enjoyed the food we made and conversations we had with him. I would recommend booking in a group of 4 or more for a longer experience! Ours lasted about two hours!
sean
02 Apr 2022
Best time ever for a couples date! Chef Iain is very hands on and shows great techniques as well as showing how to build great flavors. All of the food we made was delicious and had us eating things we normally wouldn’t eat. This experience was one for the books!
Allison Metts
22 Mar 2022
We loved our class with Chef Iain! He customized the recipes to incorporate our preferences (e.g., add a kick!) and taught us helpful tips for when we make these recipes at home. He also made all of the recipes feel very accessible - Can't wait to make moussaka at home!
Sam
09 Mar 2022
Chef Iain is awesome. He's clearly super passionate about what he does, and he's exceptionally talented. He was helpful in describing each dish, how to make it, why the ingredients work, and how to present it aesthetically. I would HIGHLY recommend this experience!
Briggs
06 Mar 2022
Coming into this experience with a beginner cooking level, but interest in food I was nervous as to tackling the complicated dishes on the menu. Chef Iain was such a good teacher and the food was absolutely delicious. We thoroughly loved the experience and are already planning to make the dishes more often. 10/10 would recommend
Rechenna
06 Mar 2022
great experience and had a wonderful time. Small and intimate. Chef lain is super friendly and made the class fun!
Kevin young
06 Mar 2022
Hands down the best chef! Very fun to be around and amazing food!! Love his sense of humor. Definitely learned a trick or two about cooking. highly enjoyed the small intimate environment and I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family. Can’t wait to come back again and have a great time with chef Iain Crouton and Flash are amazing :)
J
05 Mar 2022
I had been wanting to try a cooking class and I am so glad that this was my first experience. Chef Iain is personable and made the whole process fun and exciting. It was intimate and watching our creations come to life was impressive. The food! Wow, the food was mouthwatering good. My friends and I continued to talk about the experience the whole drive home.
Stephen Beck
21 Feb 2022
Great person. great food, great teaching
Christina Wheeler
13 Feb 2022
This is the first time I've ever participated this kind of cooking experience. I was nervous about my skill level and, of course, the unknown. Chef Iain was so welcoming and knowledgeable without being pretentious. His tips and his demeanor were very interesting and understandable. And OMG the food we created together was delicious! What a beautiful way to spend myself and my husband's Valentines Day weekend. Such an enjoyable experience. Totally eating the leftovers for dinner!
Christina Wheeler
13 Feb 2022
This is the first time I've ever participated this kind of cooking experience. I was nervous about my skill level and, of course, the unknown. Chef Iain was so welcoming and knowledgeable without being pretentious. His tips and his demeanor were very interesting and understandable. And OMG the food we created together was delicious! What a beautiful way to spend myself and my husband's Valentines Day weekend. Such an enjoyable experience. Totally eating the leftovers for dinner!
Christopher
12 Feb 2022
Great experience and menu!
Ashley
12 Feb 2022
Chef was friendly, welcoming and fun to cook with I definitely recommend everyone to take his class
Grant
12 Feb 2022
Chef Iain was a wonderful time of whimsy and culinary craft. He was very prepared and welcoming.
Angela
07 Feb 2022
We had a real fun time with Chef Iain, as well as a delicious lunch. Thank you so much for all the tips, and for a super lovely afternoon. My wife and I really enjoyed it.
Anna
06 Feb 2022
Thank you, Chef Iain, for an amazing evening. My mom, sister, and I, thank you for the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful meal that you helped us prepare, for your hospitality, and tricks in the kitchen. For someone who does not enjoy cooking, you made the experience a lot of fun. Thank you so much. You are absolutely lovely!
Mitchell
30 Jan 2022
Chef Iain was great! We learned a lot in a short period of time and the food was excellent. Thanks!!
Nicole
23 Jan 2022
Chef Iain created a fun atmosphere to explore the fundamentals of making tasty food. He is very friendly and his openness allowed us to ask many questions (about things that weren't even related to the specific food we were making). If you want to have a fun time cooking with a professional, eating fantastic food, and learning priceless tips in the kitchen, then look no further: Chef Iain is your person. Highly recommend the experience.
T
16 Jan 2022
We loved the menu. The selections were both interesting and delicious. He even worked hard to accommodate our preferences into the preparation with an ingredient substitution on the fly. Chef Iain had everything ready when we arrived. His use of time was efficient but not rushed.
Steven
14 Jan 2022
Iain was a terrific host and teacher…and we came home with leftovers. We’re relatively inexperienced cooks but he stuck with us, showing, explaining and sharing. Highly recommended!
Katie
05 Jan 2022
Chef Iain created a really wonderful experience for my friend and I. He taught us some really great cooking techniques and made me feel less intimidated about being in a kitchen! I loved the 1:1 attention and hands on experience which is unlike any other cooking class we've done before. The meal was amazing! I'll definitely be trying out what we made on my own.
Mae
29 Dec 2021
Fun and delicious cooking experience with Chef Iain! Thank you for a good time. We appreciate all the helpful tips on prepping, interesting tidbits about flavors & cooking Mediterranean comfort food. Really enjoyed the meal we made. Would recommend to anyone and want to take more classes with him!
Eve
24 Dec 2021
Chef Iain was delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening making our meal. Chef Iain adjusted the ingredients slightly to enhance the final product according to our palate. We also learned general tips and tricks that we can use in our future cooking endeavors. We did all this while having fun and laughing along the way. I highly recommend Chef Iain. You'll have a great time.
Harry Ford
18 Dec 2021
Wonderful experience! Learned some awesome new techniques for prep in the kitchen, and the meal was delicious. Chef Iain made it fun and engaging, 100% recommend!
Jeffrey
17 Dec 2021
Chef Lain was fantastic. Good energy and a lot of fun. We walked us through the meal prep, injected some humor, and produced an amazing, yummy meal! I highly, highly recommend him!
Will
17 Dec 2021
Iain was wonderful to cook with. He taught my Mom and I plenty of tips and tricks that only someone as experienced as he is would know. Incredibly knowledgeable and would recommend him to anyone!
Christianna
20 Nov 2021
Chef Iain was amazing! So personable, friendly and informative. I’ve already made the bacon wrapped dates for a dinner party and they were a hit. We thoroughly enjoyed our lesson and would 100% recommend.
Kali
09 Sep 2021
Chef Iaian was wonderful at our private in-home cooking lesson! We had so much fun, learned a ton about cooking, and the meal was fabulous. Thank you, Chef Iain!!
Jesse
05 Sep 2021
Was a great experience! Came here for a date and we both loved it. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family!
Jeanne
05 Sep 2021
Chef Iain was great! Made adjustments for my husband who had dietary restrictions. helped us with the cooking and cleaning so we could be quick and actually eat sitting down. Note the course is in his home, which has an older kitchen and rather tight space.
Pauline
04 Sep 2021
Chef Iain was fun and friendly! He created a warm experience that made us feel comfortable cooking. And the food was filling and delicious. We were allowed to bring our own wine as well!!
Francois
16 Aug 2021
Chef Iain is knowledgeable, friendly, and hilarious. Made a first date super fun and we will always remember what a good time we had. Food was dank, I feel like I now know how to cook better, and I left with a big smile on my face. I’m grateful for the time we shared. Thanks, Chef Iain!
Matt
25 Jul 2021
Chef Iain exceeded all expectations with an exceptional night of cooking, learning, laughing, and dining! I cannot recommend him highly enough. Great for a date night, a night out with friends or family members, or even a fun experience to go alone and learn from one of the best private chefs in southern California.
soraya
27 Jun 2021
Everything was amazing, the food delicious and Chef Ian wonderful, I highly recommend this experience for everyone!
Darin
27 Jun 2021
I had the honor to meet and share an evening of laughs, learning, and great food with Chef Iain last Friday night. I enjoy cooking and learning new techniques, so being in the Chef’s own kitchen, watching how he takes the same ingredients I use and turn them into delicious meals, while also being able to get my hands dirty and cook myself, it was the best of both worlds. Chef Iain is welcoming and has a great sense of humor. We were laughing all night between the delicious courses of homemade tapas. If you are looking for a better option than just a night out for dinner, contact Chef Iain for a unique and intimate dining experience.
Anne-Beth
17 Jun 2021
Chef Iain was wonderful and the food fantastic. We even had leftovers to bring home. Learned some cooking tips too. A great experience for couples or small groups. Come hungry!
Marie
07 Jun 2021
We had a great time with Chef Iain! He brought everything we needed to our kitchen and helped us make a stellar tapas dinner! We even had plenty of leftovers for the next day. He did a great job helping us feel more comfortable with eyeballing ingredients and practicing cooking with the ingredients you have to make a delicious meal. Would recommend!
Thalya
04 Jun 2021
Very educational and fun! Chef was interactive and provided great tips. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you Iain!
danielle
31 Jan 2021
Chef Iain was AMAZING and the food was absolutely delicious! The entire party had a blast learning some great techniques, laughing with Iain and eating great food! We all left the experience wanting more and can't wait to cook again with Chef Iain!!
Donna
13 Aug 2020
We had a wonderful evening at Chef Iain’s house. We were a group of girlfriends getting together for the first time since... the whole pandemic nightmare started. So, we were probably too chatty and all over the place from the excitement of the meeting, haha!, but surprisingly, days after the event we kept sending each other pictures of the dishes that we cooked with Chef Iain and that we all repeated at home! So, turns out, not only we paid attention, but the dishes were so good that we wanted to replicate them for our loved ones at home! Chef’s personality is larger than life! He is not only full of pro tips and useful hacks, but also has a great sense of humor and made us laugh all evening. I am so happy we found this website and their great classes at a time when it seemed like life came to a complete standstill. Thank you, Chef Iain, for giving us such a great experience and making us all feel “normal” again! Highly recommend for a tight group of 6-8 friends. Make it “private“ and enjoy Chef Iain’s undivided attention!
Carol
15 Mar 2020
Chef Iain was a delight. We were 5 woman celebrating a birthday. We had the 5 course tapas meal. Everything was delicious and recipes we can definitely make at home. You can participate as much or as little as you want in the prep and cooking. Iain gave us several cooking tips that we will use again. We all want to do it again. Thanks for a fantastic evening.
Blair
15 Mar 2020
Great meal and very entertaining and talented chef ! Thanks Chef Ian for a memorable evening!
Bridget
15 Mar 2020
Ian was amazing. We learned a lot of helpful cooking tips . And the meal was fabulous. I will be trying the recipes that were introduced.
Kim
15 Mar 2020
Chef Iain was great! He was full of great cooking tips and techniques and the meal was delicious. He also was flexible in timing as we needed to start a little early. Highly recommend Chef Iain.Cheers!
Roxanne
20 Aug 2019
Working with Chef Ian was great! He is very patient and good at explaining things for those of us who don’t really use the kitchen. We had a great time and will cook with him again!
Jonathan
14 Aug 2019
Great experience!! Great learning. Great food. And great conversation.
Ryan
22 Jul 2019
Chef Iain was fantastic! He was so welcoming. The food was delicious, and we loved the class!
Stewart
12 May 2019
Chef Iain was a fun and extremely knowledgeable guide in the kitchen. Together we made some of the best food I've ever had on a Cozymeal experience. Would definitely do it again!
Philip
21 Feb 2019
Chef Iain's flatbreads were awesome! I Very cool to see it being made in a skillet and really delicious and interesting toppings!
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