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!