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Chef Raina

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Chef Raina
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12 Reviews
Hailing from Queens, New York by way of India, Chef Raina has a variety of culinary experiences with a special emphasis on cooking classes, having taught more than 100 cooking classes since 2020 alone. She and her husband run their own catering business and love creating new recipes with colorful seasonal ingredients and a hint of Indian herbs. Her goal is to educate, entertain and connect people through fun culinary experiences.
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Traditional Italian Home Table

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Cook a comforting Italian menu inspired by classic family cooking. Cook like an Italian in this fun cooking class in Lake Grove (New York) inspired by Nonna’s kitchen. Guided by Chef Jackson or a resident chef, you’ll prepare brasciole, polenta, garlicky greens and rosemary focaccia from scratch. You’ll practice...
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5.0
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Cozy Italian Comfort Cooking

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Cooking Class
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Build your Italian cooking foundation with cozy, satisfying dishes. Discover the secrets of traditional Italian cooking in this interactive cooking class in White Plains (Westchester). With help from Chef Amalia or a resident chef, you’ll make a comforting menu featuring brasciole, creamy polenta, sautéed greens...
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4.8
35 Reviews
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Handmade Sushi 101

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Learn the art of making your own sushi by hand in this beginner-friendly setting. There's nothing quite like making sushi from scratch, and this cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn! An expert chef instructor will guide you along your sushi journey, teaching you the techniques and tips you need to craft...
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4.3
83 Reviews
New York
Next Date: Thu, Jan 29th at 4:00PM
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5.0
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Greenwich Village Culinary Adventure

$89
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$89
Take a bite out of NYC and discover a thrilling locale brimming with delicious eats. Taste the heartbeat of New York City’s legendary Greenwich Village through a culinary adventure bursting with iconic flavors and hidden gems. This food tour invites you to savor the city’s best bites while exploring a neighborhood...
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Landmarks of Manhattan

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$79
Embark on a culinary adventure through Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District, and the High Line. On this food tour with Guide Lauren & team, you will have the unique opportunity to eat your way through famous Manhattan landmarks, including Chelsea Market, James Beard Foundation Curated Market 57, the High Line, and...
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Traditions of Greenwich Village

$109
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$109
Sample culinary delights that pay homage to the historic roots and storied traditions of NYC. On this food tour through Greenwich Village led by a passionate guide, you will have the unique opportunity to stroll the shaded, brownstone-lined streets while learning about how "The Village" became the epicenter of the...
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Elegant Italian Dishes

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5.0
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Iron Chef Cooking Competition

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Join Chef Ivan for a fun and exciting Iron Chef-style cooking competition with your team! In this hands-on team building experience hosted by Chef Ivan, you and your group will be divided into two teams and then will go head to head to see who can cook up the best dish. Each team will be assigned a basket with a...
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Raina THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Vegetarian Indian Mainstays

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Enjoy beloved tikka masala and several other vegetarian Indian dishes. In this private chef meal, you'll enjoy authentic vegetarian tikka masala, samosas and more prepared by Chef Raina. First, you'll have samosas stuffed with potato and peas and served with a sweet and sour chutney. Then, it's time for crispy...
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5.0
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Asian Fusion Fare

$99
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From vegan sushi to Malaysian roti, enjoy a culinary tour of Asia. For this private chef meal, Chef Raina has prepared a delicious menu of vegetarian dishes from across Asia. Enjoy flavors from Japan, Malaysia, and and more in this one-of-a-kind meal. Your Asian excursion begins with fresh, vegan sushi rolls...
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Chef Raina
5.0
12 Reviews
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Savory Indian Brunch

$99
Private Chef Meal
$99
Explore new textures and flavors with this Indian brunch experience. Chef Raina has prepared a savory spread of Indian brunch dishes for you to enjoy in this private chef meal. You'll try new dishes, experience new flavors, and enjoy an authentic taste of India. Your mid-morning meal begins with a dish of...
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Chef Raina
5.0
12 Reviews
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Cooking Classes WITH Chef Raina THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

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Authentic Sindhi Feast

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Delight in the vibrant flavors of a traditional family feast celebrating Sindhi cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Raina invites guests to explore favorite dishes from the Sindh region of Pakistan. Practice foundational cooking skills from knife cuts to building depth of flavor with vegetables and spices...
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Chef Raina
5.0
12 Reviews
Queens (Jamaica)
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Indian Comfort Classics

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Craft a hearty vegetarian meal inspired by the flavors of India with Chef Raina. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Raina shares favorite comfort classics including crisp samosas and creamy saag paneer. The chef will guide you as you fold, mix, season and cook each dish. Begin by learning to prepare spiced potato...
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Chef Raina
5.0
12 Reviews
Queens (Jamaica)
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Sensational Italian Cooking

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Delight the senses with a colorful and versatile Italian-inspired menu by Chef Raina. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Raina will guide you as you incorporate the senses to explore textures and aromas while learning to balance flavors and spices. This adaptable menu can easily go from weekday meal prep to cozy...
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Chef Raina
5.0
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Queens (Jamaica)
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REVIEWS

Chef Raina's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Raina

Guy T.

Guy

09/08/22
Chef Raina was excellent and worked with us to plan an execute a fun and perfect experience for my wife's birthday!
09/08/22

Reviews Chef Raina received outside of Cozymeal

Nancy

Nancy

03/09/22
Chef Raina is so knowledgeable and so sweet, her husband was also extremely kind and super amiable, I had a great experience. They made the experience really laid back so I felt comfortable throughout the entire class. They answered all my questions and shared their experiences with me about Indian food and traveling around India. The class itself was hands on and super easy to follow, even for someone like me with little experience in Indian cuisine. Trying the spices was one of the highlights since a few of the spices were ones I hadn’t tasted before or simply did not know the name of. I left the class really appreciating the food I had just made and definitely appreciating all the spices used, the depth it gave the food, and the amount of work one has to do to make these yummy samosas. I will be taking more of her classes in the future!!
03/09/22
Nick

Nick

03/09/22
I originally hired Raina/Khado Khado to cater for my Mumbai born wife's surprise b-day party - including freshly made jalebi - a few years back and have consistently done home catering with them since then. The food's been uniformly delicious - my wife esp loves the baingan mumphali - and the service very warm and personal. I'd recommend them highly.
03/09/22