Chef Carole is a seasoned culinary professional inspiring the next generation of blossoming chefs. Through dynamic presentation and unmatched hosting skills, the chef blends culinary artistry with storytelling to create immersive and educational culinary experiences. Chef Carole is passionate about sharing her hard-earned expertise to support the food journey of aspiring home cooks.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2024
schooling
University of Notre Dame
Loyola Marymount University
certifications
Digital Marketing Specialist
Food Safety Handling Certificate
publications
Culver City Neighbors
Voyage Los Angeles
Santa Monica Daily Press
appearances
YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/YuCanCookYT
MasterChef Junior S1 Auditions and Finale
MasterChef S12 "Back to Win" Auditions and Finale
philosophy
“Asian and Fusion Made Approachable, Easy and Fun”
“Hi, I’m Carole, food lover, recipe creator, and the instructor behind Yu Can Cook. I believe bold flavors should be exciting, not intimidating. Through my hands-on cooking classes, recipe videos, and easy kitchen tips, I help home cooks master delicious dishes and feel great doing it. Whether you’re here for your next dinner idea or ready to learn something new, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Because cooking should always feel fresh, fun, and full of flavor.”
“Asian and Fusion Made Approachable, Easy and Fun”
“Hi, I’m Carole, food lover, recipe creator, and the instructor behind Yu Can Cook. I believe bold flavors should be exciting, not intimidating. Through my hands-on cooking classes, recipe videos, and easy kitchen tips, I help home cooks master delicious dishes and feel great doing it. Whether you’re here for your next dinner idea or ready to learn something new, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Because cooking should always feel fresh, fun, and full of flavor.”
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH CHEF CAROLE IN LOS ANGELES
Janet J.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
This was my first cooking class with Cozymeal and it did not disappoint! It was hands down the best cooking class I’ve ever attended.
Carole is an amazing host and teacher. We made Vietnamese spring rolls, Korean glass noodle stir fry and Thai sticky mango rice.
My daughter and I learned about a variety of chef knives, how to hold chop sticks, food presentation, best ingredients and so much more.
My favorite part was peeling a mango.
The atmosphere was welcoming and super positive with an artsy vibe.
Carole is an inspiring, passionate and creative culinary artist. Bottom line…so much fun. Take the class!
osnat w.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
We had such a great time at the cooking class last night! The vibe was fun, the food was amazing, and we learned a lot. Definitely recommend!
Sarah B.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Chef Carole was an absolute delight to work with!
We had a fantastic time, and learned so much from her about cooking and different techniques.
We made amazing food while having a ton of fun.
Highly recommend checking out this class! Hope to check out her other classes in the future.
Jessica I.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
This experience was amazing. Chef Carole was very warm and a great teacher. This was my first cooking class and I learned so much, such as differences in knives, how to cut uniform vegetable, layer flavors, and general tips on better and more efficient cooking! It was really the conversations we had with Chef Carole that made this so special. This would be a great gift to anyone or for yourself!
Bonjemy L.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Chef Carole was wonderful and so personable. She really made us feel welcome in her home and learning from her felt like a cooking lesson from a friend or family member. We would definitely recommend her and would take another course with her in the future!
Edna M.
Booked the class
Upscale Asian Dishes
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Carole was friendly and welcoming. Excellent experience
Capri V.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
I purchased this class as a Christmas gift for my parents. We had such a great time. The food was delicious & Chef Carole was a great host and teacher I recommend this class to anyone.
Maximillian M.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
I chose this class for my wife's birthday. We've always wanted to know how to make mango sticky rice and wanted to figure out why our spring rolls were bad. She gave us an introduction to her self with soup dumplings, bao buns and wontons which was lovely. She introduced things at a good pace, and kept things informative talking about the differences in cooking style for each of the dishes. She was understanding, helpful and for me gave me confidence to do more in the kitchen. Both me and my wife deeply enjoyed her class and her company.
JP E.
Booked the class
Upscale Asian Dishes
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Such an incredible time . Chef Carole is super informative and was there every step of the way. We made such a delicious meal
Jodi B.
Booked the class
Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
We cooked an amazing meal. Caprese salad, minestrone soup, lemon chicken and tiramisu. Carole was wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stacie Neroni .
Booked the class
Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
We made lemon chicken. Minestrone soup and tiramisu. I was surprised how easy chef Carol made it and the chicken was amazing.
Nicole M.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Chef Carole was an absolute delight. My boyfriend and I enjoyed learning about different Asian dishes from her. Plus she taught us a lot of new, efficient techniques that we can use in our daily cooking.
Finally, Chef Carole has a vibrant, beautiful personality with a great sense of humor. 10 out of 10
Brenda Godinez .
Booked the class
Upscale Asian Dishes
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
This class was awesome! Enjoyed the intimate setting and hands on learning experience.
Jonathan S.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Chef Carole was amazing! We learned so much from her. The ingredients were fresh and the meals were tasty. The recipes were also easy to follow. Thank you for the wonderful experience, Chef!
Gabriel M.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Very impressive class. Would take another in the near future
Loic P.
Booked the class
Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
We had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary with a cooking class! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so much fun. Carole and her husband were incredibly kind and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
Rachel S.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Date night, check! Our cooking class with Chef Carole felt like having dinner at the home of a friend — only we’d never met before. We learned better knife techniques, the proper way to flavor layer a stir fry, and how to skin a mango (you need a glass), and then shared an incredible meal. Such a great experience — and gift!
Eric S.
Booked the class
Upscale Asian Dishes
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Carole was so inviting and taught us how to make the best asian food! The space is very intimate and beautiful as well and we would definitely book again!
Russell H.
Booked the class
Upscale Asian Dishes
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
My brother and I took our mom and Auntie out for their first private cooking lesson!
Easily one of the most memorable experiences!
Chef Carole is a woman who's lived many lives and has great stories to tell
The food was well planned and organized - she provided all the necessary ingredients, set up, tools.
The night went super smooth.
Her kitchen set up provides a fun and intimate environment - it's set up and made for cooking so this creates a great atmosphere.
There was a lot of simple and small techniques that I believe anyone can utilize, regardless of cooking skills.
The real plus however was getting to know Chef Carole.
Nothing could prepare any of us for the stories and experiences she shared.
It felt like we had a celebrity chef teaching us!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOOKING TIME WITH HER
She is a person you'll be telling all your friends about!
Anthony B.
Booked the class
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
We had a great experience at Chef Carole's cooking class.
From the moment we walked in, Chef Carole made us feel at home, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The class was well-organized and hands-on, which made it easy to follow along.
The recipes were clear and simple to follow and the results were restaurant-quality. If you're looking to dive into Chinese cooking or just want to learn something new, I highly recommend this class!
Raymond C.
Booked the class
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Chef Carole was amazing!
She was very patient and able to explain and demonstrate techniques from beginning to the end.
She designed a menu that was appropriate to our level and fun to cook.
Food tasted great!
Could not have asked for a better experience!
Looking forward to taking more classes from Chef Carole.
Julio f.
Booked the class
Voyage of Asian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
My fiance and I had a blast learning to cook with confidence delicious meals. We had fun learning about different ingredients and how to use them. We had fun talking to chef Carole and her husband. Chef Carole set up a really fun and interactive experience.
We'd recommend this experience for good food and a great time learning.
Joel K.
Booked the class
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
We loved the class with Chef Carole. We learned so much, prepared some really delicious food and had great conversation. Thanks for your hospitality and making our anniversary feel extra special!
Twyla .
Booked the class
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
This was an awesome class! Very informative, fun and delicious!
ANDREA M.
Booked the class
Master the Basics of Chinese Cuisine
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Chef Carole was amazing! We had a great time learning how to prepare a delicious meal. She was very patient and her recipes and instructions were easy to follow. We enjoyed learning a lot about her and her culinary background. We look forward to another one of her cooking classes. Thank you for opening the doors to your home and for making us feel welcomed Chef Carole!!!!
Debvora W.
Booked the class
Discover Authentic Italian Flavors
with Chef Carole
in Culver City (Carlson Park)
Amazing experience! I didn't know I was capable of making such amazing dishes. Carole is knowledgeable, kind, and funny. She is also a great chef/teacher. Her recipes were easy to follow.
Elena
Chef Carole (my mom) makes the best home-cooked meals and taught me how to cook. I encourage others to join her in her kitchen for a yummy and inspiring time!
Jana
Carole is so creative! Her food is so amazing and yummy! Try it, you won’t regret it!
Colleen
Super clear instructions. She adds a lot of fun to the process. I love Carole’s style and flair. I can’t wait to test out these home cooked meals to help improve the quality of my life.
Leslie
I’ve been following Chef Carole for a while. Her instruction is clear and her recipes are delicious! A warm, engaging passionate cook and teacher.
Regina
I recently took a class and had an incredibly fun and enriching experience! The class was exceptionally organized, making it easy to follow along and stay engaged. Carole was incredibly knowledgeable, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking to learn some new cooking skills and have a great time doing it!
Marcelo
Chef Carole is so much fun and super enthusiastic about the culinary world.
Janet J.
Jessica I.
Bonjemy L.
Edna M.