Chef Melissa

Chef Melissa was so warm and welcoming to her home, as soon as we walked through we knew it would be a fun and seamless time! She was funny, accommodating, and the food was so delicious. We will definitely be back for another class!

Chef Melissa was a joy! Chef Melissa seemed to genuinely enjoy teaching and cooking with the class. Got to try interesting, new techniques and ate some delicious food!

Chef Melissa was a wonderful host! She guided us through the prep and execution of a delicious menu, imparting great culinary tips and background info along the way. We four were engaged and entertained for the entire session. Melissa set a gorgeous table for our feast (and feast we did). She was prepared, organized, and quite funny—the consummate chef/host. What a lovely way to spend a stormy afternoon. I highly recommend this class! You’ll leave content, sated and with a greater knowledge of Asian cuisine no matter your skill level. Chef Melissa is lovely! Lori Barish

Had a great time making Japanese food with chef Melissa and the other people signed up for the class that day. Well worth the cost of the class.

Melissa’s dumpling class exceeded our expectations! We had such a great time, the food was delicious, and Melissa is so sweet. The class was set up perfectly. We appreciated all the cooking tips, the fresh organic ingredients, and Melissa’s insight into the food and culture surrounding the food. Also, the class was BYOB and prior to the class Melissa went out of her way to give us some thoughtful recommendations. We went with her favorite Japanese beer which was so delicious I will continue to buy it. We left feeling like we could replicate our own dumplings at home and are excited to do so. She is a great chef, teacher, and person. And a plus - we got to take extra dumplings home which we devoured immediately! Thank you to Chef Melissa.

Very fun, very delicious, very open to two beginners with not many cooking skills. Learned a lot and had a great time, plus had plenty of leftovers too!

Entertaining, educational and fun! We enjoyed our experience with Chef Melissa. Thank you!

Chef Melissa was so wonderful. We had such an amazing time at her Japanese Comfort Foods cooking class. Chef Melissa was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a ton of great cooking tips. It was such a fun experience to get to learn so many new things about Japanese cooking. We would highly recommend this class to anyone. Thank you for welcoming us Chef Melissa!

We had an absolutely fantastic time with Chef Melissa! Her enthusiasm for cooking is contagious and her teaching style is easy to follow. The ingredients for all three types of dumplings are readily available, but the results delicious! I highly recommend her class for anyone interested in learning how to make their favorite dumpling dish. —Team "Potsticker Perfection" (Paul & Ruth)

This is one of the best cooking classes I have had. Chef Melissa was personable and welcomed us into her home. The class was entertaining and informative. I am a more experienced home cook and my partner is a cooking beginner and both of us enjoyed the class. She has a talent for teaching to different levels. We would sign up for another one of her classes in a heartbeat.

Great experience and learned so many new techniques and skills to take home!

Amazing!

Very fun!

Chef Melissa is wonderful and funny. I enjoyed learning about Korean food and culture from her. The food was delicious! Highly recommend any class with her.

Fun night in! The host Melissa was welcoming and engaging and made the experience a lot of fun. We enjoyed a variety of flavors and variety of ways to make sushi. We should have brought some to-go containers.. the host was gracious to offer some. Fun experience for friends, solo learners or couples.

I gifted this class to my brother for his birthday!! He had the best time and chef melissa was so accommodating and responsive. I’d recommend this to anyone!!

Chef Melissa really made us feel at home! She was very knowledgeable and helped us out a lot.

What can you saw about chef Melissa except wow! We loved our with her. We had a blast and came away with a ton of confidence about making sushi! Would 100000% recommend!

Chef Melissa was amazing. She made it a very fun and hands on experience for everyone, and made everyone feel super comfortable. When she knew I had a gluten allergy she went above and beyond to be accommodating. We learned so much and had a great time, I would highly recommend taking a class with her.

Loved this class! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot! Everything was so tasty and Chef Melissa made it so approachable. Can't wait to try it at home!

The class was great and Chef Melissa struck the perfect balance between fun and learning. The experience was well worth it and I'm looking forward to trying some of the techniques that I learned and enjoying some homemade dumplings.

A very laid back, fun cooking experience. No previous experience required and the result was some incredibly delicious food.

A very special and memorable experience! We had so much fun with Chef Melissa, who has a great sense of humor and is so friendly, fun, and makes you feel so comfortable! We will definitely be back and we are so happy we booked this class! The food was absolutely amazing!!

Melissa was a fantastic host, thank you!

A warm, fun and educational experience. Chef Melissa makes this class really special.

Melissa was a great host, and we had a delightful time. She was energetic and engaging during the whole class. Would definitely do it again!

We had an amazing evening with Chef Melissa. The food was incredible, and she had us laughing all night with her bubbly and inviting personality. We learned so much about the dishes we cooked and are taking some really helpful tips and tricks back to our kitchen.

We had a wonderful experience with Melissa. She was warm, friendly, and a great host and teacher. I would recommend to anyone hoping to learn more about Japanese cuisine.

Chef Melissa was so knowledgeable and kind! Great teacher and wonderful host! We loved it!

I bought this experience with Chef Melissa for my sister as a Christmas gift, and let’s just say Chef Melissa made me look like an awesome brother. She was such a pleasure to cook with, and on top of the every item we cooked was amazing. Thank you Chef Melissa!

Chef Melissa is fantastic. Extremely friendly, inviting, knowledgeable, and encouraging. She made our experience better then I could have imagined. She is very dedicated to her craft, in all ways encompasses what a chef should be. We will definitely return. thank Melissa!!

We loved our class with Chef Melissa! She was so warm, welcoming and knowledgeable!

We had such a great time cooking with Chef Melissa! She was so welcoming into her home and made the whole experience fun. It was really nice learning some new techniques, making delicious dishes to enjoy, and socializing with her and the other guests. We'd absolutely love to cook with her again.

Such a great class from a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable chef. She was so welcoming and warm and our evening was filled with laughter and delicious food. The recipes were fantastic and we’re looking forward to making them again at home. I’d highly recommend any class taught by chef Melissa. Don’t miss out!

I got this cooking class as a gift for my sister and her boyfriend. They absolutely loved it and asked me to keep an eye out for any other classes Chef Melissa is teaching! The recipes were delicious and Chef Melissa was extremely helpful in learning how to make dumplings!

Great time! The food was amazing, the history behind the dishes was very educational and Chef Melissa had us laughing all night. Would highly recommend.

Chef Melissa is the best! We had so much fun learning (and drinking) and the food was delicious. Highly recommend if you like laughing and good food (I know, tough sell).

Our time with Chef Melissa was filled with copious amounts of laughter and delicious food. She took the time to share about all the ingredients and dishes that we were making. She made recipes approachable and her love for cooking and hospitality was evident. We also had some food allergies and she thoughtful with accommodating recipes for us. She supplied us with helpful recipes and grocery shopping tips after. The other couples in our group were also lovely.

my boyfriend and I had an amazing experience! We loved every second! Chef Melissa was so welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable. We made some incredible sushi and had an ever more wonderful experience. please do one of her classes I could not recommend it more!

Chef Melissa was so great! My girlfriend and I had an amazing time. She was very accommodating to all allergies and was able to offer a ton of great options. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable, would book another class with her anytime!

Chef Melissa was excellent! She was very talented, friendly, and excited to share her knowledge with everyone. She welcomed us into her home and made us feel comfortable right away. She made sure we all understood the key techniques and how to make everything, and also provided us with the recipes so we can make these dishes at home. Great experience overall and would highly recommend!

We had a great time cooking with Chef Melissa. This was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and we would certainly do this again.

Melissa welcomed us into her home and brought us through a really fun lighthearted culinary experience. It was my mothers 60th birthday and she really made every effort to make the evening the best celebration possible. We began with great knife skill lessons and got to test our knowledge on avocado, cucumber, mushrooms & fish. We learned where to purchase all the ingredients we weren't familiar with as well which was great. The tofu bags were so simple and delicious I will absolutely be making those on my own. We focused on hand rolls/sushi/maki variations the rest of the evening which really filled us up! We were stuffed before the class was even over. She texted us beforehand and suggested bringing to-go containers which was so smart! The ingredients were all so fresh and the top quality was so apparent. Melissa had everything laid out and prepared before out arrival and provided a PDF after the class explaining everything we had talked about and all the ingredients we went over. She had an in-house greenery grower and even packed me up a goodie bag of fresh clipped greens! It was truly a 5 star personal chef evening. I couldn't have asked for a better chef to make my mothers birthday a night we will never forget. Thank you!!

Incredible experience with Chef Melissa! The food was great and we had so much fun.

What an awesome experience! I learned so much and had a blast. Chef Melissa was extremely friendly and was so much fun to cook with. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun and informative evening.

Melissa was very knowledgeable and super friendly - we enjoyed our evening very much and feel confident that we can make dumplings on our own now!

Thanks for welcoming us into your home and sharing all the cool gadgets. We enjoyed learning the folding techniques for wantons and potstickers.

Melissa is an amazing host! We felt so welcomed in her kitchen and learnt so many useful tips. We enjoyed cooking with her!!

This was an amazing experience. I got it for my brother for his birthday and he said it was the best gift he's ever been given. Chef Melissa was so fun, as well as precise, and I learned so much about the dishes and left with a full stomach :)

Chef Melissa was amazing! So personable and down to earth! My wife And I had a remarkable and memorable experience. We learned so much and are so excited to put our learnings to the test and make the worlds best dumplings due to chef Melissa’s guidance. This was a very cozy meal and she made us feel like family! Looking forward to supporting Chef Melissa’s cooking beautifullee journey!

As someone who loves to cook, I really wanted to learn more about Asian Cuisine and Chef Melissa was the perfect teacher! It was so much fun and we learned so many techniques. The dumplings were better than I have had in any restaurant EVER ! It was so wonderful learning about the different ingredients and where we can get them. Chef Melissa is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. I highly recommend this experience and will plan on attending some of her pop up events in the future. Great gift idea!

Our class with Melissa was fantastic! She was hands on and hospitable. The food came out amazing and we will definitely take the recipes/ideas/techniques into our kitchen going forward. We would recommend her to anyone!

Loved the cooking class. Chef Melissa was super fun and gave lot of great tips. The food was of course delicious.

Chef Melissa provided us a thoughtful, generous, and delicious event. We were welcomed into a lovely setting featuring beautiful ikebana floral arrangements created by her. Chef Melissa shared some of her expertise through guided instruction and interesting explanations, with plenty of laughter along the way. Also a sommelier, she told us about sake as we enjoyed sipping what we had brought. The food was amazing - lovely presentation, delicious. One of the treats of the evening was picking fresh herbs, greens and flowers from Chef Melissa's hydroponic stand and incorporating them into the designs and flavors of the dishes we created together. We had a wonderful time together guided by her expert-fully presented activities. Ultimately, we experienced Japanese comfort food in its glorious, vegetarian wholesomeness ? Our tastebuds are still dancing and will be jazzed up for time to come. Our imagination is fueled with enthusiasm to try our own interpretations of what chef Melissa taught us.

She’s the best! Highly recommend her!

Just awesome.

What a fantastic evening! We had so much fun. We learned a lot , from the right way to hold the knife, to chopping all the way to make a good balanced dish. The Chef shared the secrets of Umami!! We laughed, we cooked and we ate more we should have. The atmosphere was highly professional, but comfortable for every skill level. The table was set with beautiful flower arrangements

A wonderful class, great food. These dishes will become regulars on our weeknight menu.

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Melissa!! She was so patient, understanding, and a great instructor, even when I made a mistake!! This was our first time taking a cooking class and she definitely set the standard high! Chef Melissa even made our night more special by taking the time to get an extra dessert to celebrate my husband's birthday! Definitely A++

Chef Melissa was an incredible instructor! My partner and I were given gifted this experience and it was top tier: the recipes Chef Melissa created were all wonderful, accessible for beginners, wonderfully tasty, and she was always available to help us truly learn the recipes rather than just providing instructions. She made the class fun with her open herb farm, preparation of all the ingredients, and was generously willing to improvising for any food restrictions. We are hoping to book another class soon; we truly felt like we connected with her and the other attendees!!

We had a great time taking this class. Melissa is a great teacher and an excellent chef. We learned so much about the art of making dumplings and can recommend this class to everyone who is interested in learning how to make them. Melissa will make sure you will feel at home immediately.

Cooking with chef Lee was so enjoyable! The ambience was great and her personality was outstanding! She was able to show us different flavors of herbs, how to chop herbs, and the different types of knives and equipment used in the kitchen. Was a very good experience and felt right at home. She is an amazing chef! Thank you for your class, chef Lee!!!

Chef Melissa was so fun to have this class with. She does a great job making the experience very interactive and educational while keeping it light and enjoyable. The food was great and we can’t wait to use the skills we learned to start making sushi at home. This made a great gift for my husband who kept saying how much fun he had!

We had an absolute blast with Chef Melissa! We left with full bellies and full spirits. The whole experience was extremely informative and accessible, and we left feeling confident we could try making dumplings on our own!

We had a lovely evening with Chef Melissa and the other guests, food was amazing and ambiance was great, we are already looking at her other classes ! Thanks a lot for the class.

We had such a great time with Chef Melissa! We learned so much about sushi and all of the recipes she showed us are possible to do at home as well. Can't wait to cook sushi on our own!

Melissa was fantastic. She has an impressive resume and is a great instructor. You can tell she is passionate about cooking and bringing people together to make memorable experiences. This was gift to my mother-in-law from her daughter and (2) daughter-in-laws. She adored the experience as did we. Melissa went that extra step and lit a candle, sang happy b-day, and even gave her a cool gift. The food exceeded my expectations and the best part is I now have the knowledge and skills to whip up those amazing dumplings and a pot of wonton soup.

Great class! Chef Melissa was so much fun and personable. I was initially nervous as I attended the class alone, but I was immediately at ease when I met Chef Melissa!

Chef Melissa was so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had a wonderfully delicious time!!!

Chef Melissa has such great energy and we loved her passion for food and teaching. She was very accommodating towards dietary restrictions and created a cozy and hospitable environment for us to learn from her. Would highly recommend to anyone!!

My husband and I had a great time learning new Japanese creations from Chef Melissa! Her home was so inviting and was the perfect setup for an intimate cooking class. Everything turned out delicious and we definitely will be trying these recipes on our own!

Chef Melissa was great. She taught us so many techniques, including knife skills and for different styles of sushi. My son and I left feeling confident that we could do this at home with our family and friends. Everything was delicious. She made sushi making completely doable for a home cook, something I thought would not be possible. I definitely recommend this class!

I highly recommend the Classic Japanese Comfort Food class with Chef Melissa. We learned how to make a three-course meal which includes Okonomiyaki, miso ramen, and matcha crepe. I enjoyed tremendously both the cooking activities and the delicious finished product. Chef Melissa is a wonderful host for this memorable event. The class is well planned ahead and organized so that once the cooking is complete, we could all relax and enjoy the company.

Chef Melissa was wonderful! She is knowledgeable, hospitable, and friendly. The meals were delicious and unique and she taught you how to easily recreate them at home. She was accommodating to me and my guests dietary restrictions. I walked away with some great cooking tips. What a fun experience! I would highly recommend her class.

Melissa's sushi class was fantastic! I had fun and learned so much about making sushi. She was also very personable and sociable. She told fantastic stories about her culinary experiences. I will be doing more classes with her in the future.

Melissa and her sushi class were both really fantastic! We had fun, laughed a lot and learned some useful fundamentals about sushi making. The Sushi was so yummy, it will be hard to order out anytime soon. We would absolutely and highly recommend this experience to others and in fact are hoping to try a dumpling course with her in the future!!! Great night out.

Chef Melissa was amazing! We had so much fun learning, and the food was so so good! We’re excited to try out our new skills at home.

This was my second time booking with cozy meal and Chef Melissa made it a great experience. Anyone can show you how to make the meal, but her energy, humor, and gratitude is what stood out. There were only four students, so she took the time to really teach us, help with any questions, and laugh with us. Everything was organized and prepared when we got there, and her apartment is beautiful. She showed us proper knife techniques, the differences between the ingredients, how fold the dumplings correctly, and served us wonton with her homeade broth that was made beforehand. She even gave us homeade stickers to take home :) Definitely recommend Chef Melissa!

We took the dumpling class and it was a wonderful experience! Chef Melissa was warm and welcoming, and she made it a fun and engaging experience. She is very knowledgeable and taught us a lot of great tips along the way. We would love to take another one of her classes!

Melissa was an incredible coach and the night was one of the best times we've ever had. She gives practical sushi tips for the home cook which makes it seem possible to make sushi at home all the time. From the ambiance to the food to the company I can't imagine a better way to spend an evening. Best sushi we've ever had!

Chef Melissa provided such a warm and wonderful experience! The authentic ingredients and thought she puts into her client experience is unmatched! We will be certainly schedule a large group session in the future!

Chef Melissa was amazing! My family and I took the Sushi Making Essentials class and had a blast! Chef Melissa thought of everything and made the class very easy to follow and fun to interact with. We learned so much - knife skills, sushi rolling, and how to make our new favorite, Temaki! I cannot recommend one of Chef Melissa's classes more!!

Amazing experience, incredible food and super friendly chef! It was worth every penny and we were super satisfied with the meal and the teacher. Highly recommend if you like gifting experiences!

I had Melissa cook for my family as a Christmas gift and we all had a blast! We wanted a French Theme so Melissa gave us a bunch of options including different dessert ideas. We ended up picking a classic French seafood bouillabaisse and sticky toffee pudding! Melissa was well prepared and asked us many questions to make sure we had everything we need in order to cook properly. If we didn't have something, she would bring the tools that we didn't have. She gave each of us an assignment and taught us the proper way of cutting ingredients, measuring, techniques, and history. It was all done with humor and fun! Melissa is very patient with high energy and passion. The end results was the best Bouillabaisse my family ever tasted and we all made with the help of Melissa! The sticky toffee pudding was fantastic too. My 11 year old nephew even helped put the frosting on top. I highly recommend Melissa for a fantastic time and learning experience!

Melissa is a dynamo of energy, charisma and great knowledge. She understands the food and beverage world in combination better than most people out there. Moreover, Melissa can communicate deep knowledge in a way that is relatable, insightful and engaging. Her election of recipes and beverage pairing can be unique and eye opening. i recommend Melissa as a teacher and speaker. She will amaze you

I hired Melissa for a private cooking session since I grew up in Asia and have always wanted to learn how to make authentic Asian comfort food after I moved to the US. Before the class, Melissa ensured that we would have all the equipments and ingredients, which made our class go very smoothly. During the class, Melissa was very patient to guide me through the whole process, shared about the history behind the dishes, and taught me some basic techniques. I learned so much from her class. Melissa is very tentative and extremely fun to cook with, and of course the meal (we made okonomiyaki the Japanese pancake and potstickers) was just delightful and delicious. I highly recommend her class.

Don’t hesitate to book an in home cooking class with Chef Melissa! You pick the menu to suit your guests. Melissa keeps the cooking fun and easy, teaching the how and why of measuring, mixing and baking. With three sons and my husband, we made Parmesan monkey bread and moist chocolate cupcakes with marscapone frosting. Delicious. Everyone got involved and had a great time. Planning a dumpling class for Spring.

I had Melissa cook for my family as a Christmas gift and we all had a blast! We wanted a French Theme so Melissa gave us a bunch of options including different dessert ideas. We ended up picking a classic French seafood bouillabaisse and sticky toffee pudding! Melissa was well prepared and asked us many questions to make sure we had everything we need in order to cook properly. If we didn't have something, she would bring the tools that we didn't have. She gave each of us an assignment and taught us the proper way of cutting ingredients, measuring, techniques, and history. It was all done with humor and fun! Melissa is very patient with high energy and passion. The end results was the best Bouillabaisse my family ever tasted and we all made with the help of Melissa! The sticky toffee pudding was fantastic too. My 11 year old nephew even helped put the frosting on top. I highly recommend Melissa for a fantastic time and learning experience!

My kids had the best time with Melissa during the dessert class. Melissa came to our home and was great with the kids. She was professional, friendly and patient and we love her hands on approach. They made mini apple pies and cupcakes. The kids had fun mixing, cutting the apples, rolling out the dough for the crust and decorating the cupcakes. We had Melissa come close to the holidays and she brought the cutest holiday sprinkles for the cupcakes. Everything was delicious and the kids can't wait for their next class with Melissa!

My husband and I had recently been talking about ramen, and how we would love to learn how to make it. I hired Melissa for a private in-home cooking lesson as his Christmas gift; we spent a few hours together learning about proper cooking techniques, made ramen noodles from scratch, and enjoyed a delicious meal together. For desert, we enjoyed green tea cakes that we made from scratch while learning all about sake. It was such an enjoyable evening, filled with lots of laughs (we found out we've been holding chopping knives wrong our whole adult lives) and great memories. I highly recommend Melissa!

Melissa is a knowledgable, friendly and enthusiastic instructor. Her thoughtful teaching style is tailored to the student's needs. Her lived experience makes her perspective unique and valuable. She can truly do it all; from dumplings to pastry, Melissa's passion is infused into her work.

My wife and I hired Melissa for a private cooking session and we were very impressed with her menu, technique and professionalism. Before we started she made sure to consult with us about our likes, dislikes and food allergies. She also asked about kitchen equipment to ensure that he had everything necessary for a successful outcome. We opted for an heirloom tomato salad with homemade dressing and burrata, followed by seared scallops with chorizo and corn and made from scratch banana bread for dessert. Everything was not only delicious, but she made sure to go slowly and explain the proper cooking techniques as we progressed through each dish. She is also a trained sommelier and paired some very nice selections with our meal. Not only did we have a great meal, we came away from the session with a better understanding of how to make the most out of our recently renovated kitchen. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Melissa -- you won't be disappointed!

Words can't say enough how amazing Chef Melissa Lee is in spirit and in her work. She presented/taught a quick Japanese salad at our For Womxn, By Womxn Summit and was fabulous. She is the perfect mix of intentional teaching and big spirit for an amazing and fun cooking experience. I wholeheartedly would recommend Chef Melissa Lee for any cooking lesson or segment. She's that good!

Melissa is a wonderful cooking instructor and chef! My family decided to take a two-hour cooking and baking class with Melissa because her passion for teaching, cooking and baking are inspiring. What an amazing family activity to take her class, even for an 11 year old boy and that's saying something! We came to the class with three different cooking experience levels and we all left happy. We had such a good time (and our tummies left happy!) that my husband and I plan to book more classes as a date night activity. It is hard to top learning together in an engaging environment with a teacher whose passion is like no other. Work with Melissa and you'll be glad you did!

Chef Melissa is absolutely wonderful! Her charismatic personality and fun approach to classes make for a great time. She has such great knowledge on food, sake, and wine. Her passion for her craft shows in her work, you will be delighted after experiencing her classes.