Bay Area (Marina)
4.7
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Chef Shelby

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Chef Shelby
Verified Chef
29 Reviews
Chef Shelby Starks is an Oakland native, culinary entrepreneur, and Executive Chef. Classically trained in the culinary arts, Chef Starks' approach to food is a simple mix of comfort classics with seasonal ingredients and local offerings and an added pinch of international flair. Together this creates her version of New American cuisine. Chef Starks takes a holistic approach to cooking and is best known for creating delicious memories and satisfying your every craving.
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4-Course Seasonal Lunch

$175
Cooking Class + Market Tour
$175
Accompany Chef James on a farmers' market tour, then prepare and enjoy a four-course lunch in his home. Are you curious to learn about how a chef goes about choosing their ingredients? This is a great opportunity to shop with Chef James at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, plan your meal and ultimately prepare a four-c...
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Chef James
4.8
340 Reviews
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
Next Date: Tue, Jun 6th at 12:00PM & other times
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Interactive Italian Pasta Making

$139
Team Building Activity
$139
Get ready to join Chef Dirk for a dynamic, interactive, and engaging team building experience! In this hands-on team building experience with Chef Dirk, you and your team will work together to prepare fresh, handmade Italian pasta from scratch as well as a gourmet salad and a world famous dessert. Chef Dirk will beg...
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Chef Dirk
4.9
152 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Wed, Jun 7th at 12:00PM & other times
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Dim Sum (and Then Some) Dim Sum (and Then Some) Dim Sum (and Then Some) Dim Sum (and Then Some) Dim Sum (and Then Some) Dim Sum (and Then Some)
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Dim Sum (and Then Some)

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Discover the secrets to preparing dim sum and other favorite Chinese delicacies. Dim sum is a popular Chinese meal currently overtaking the brunch menu. This meal is a unique collection of small bites, which is what makes it so special. And believe it or not, you can learn the techniques to make it right in your own ki...
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Chef Mike
5.0
151 Reviews
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Next Date: Thu, Jun 8th at 9:00AM & other times
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New York Style Pizza

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Join Chef Daniel and learn the art of creating the perfect New York slice. Just because you’re in the Bay Area doesn’t mean you can’t experience a New York quality pizza. In this class, Chef Daniel will teach you the skills you need to whip up a flawless pie that would impress even a lifelong Brooklynite. The...
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4.9
461 Reviews
San Francisco (Potrero Hill)
Next Date: Fri, Jun 9th at 6:00PM & other times
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Asian Fusion Culinary Challenge

$145
Team Building Activity
$145
Get ready to join Chef Dirk for a unique, delicious, and exciting team building experience. In this hands-on team building culinary challenge with Chef Dirk, you will divide into teams and compete in a deeply engaging, interactive, and fun competition-style team building experience. Everyone on your team will begin...
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Chef Dirk
4.9
152 Reviews
San Francisco
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An Italian Experience

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Explore the culinary delights of Italy and the Mediterranean with your colleagues. In this Italian team building class, you’ll work alongside your colleagues to prepare unique and satisfying dishes from Italy and Spain, from antipasta to handmade pasta and slow-cooked beef to a sweet, decadent dessert. Chef James,...
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Chef James
4.8
340 Reviews
San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)
Next Date: Tue, Jun 6th at 6:00PM & other times
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Dessert Charcuterie Board Challenge

$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Your team will have a blast building their own boards filled with sumptuous sweets. Gear up for the gold medal of sweet charcuterie in this on-site team building event in your office with Chef Esh-Marie. It's a decadent throwdown where your crew gets the lowdown on making their own dessert board while competing for top...
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Chef Esh-Marie
4.9
10 Reviews
Serving the Bay Area
Next Date: Fri, Jun 9th at 7:00PM & other times
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Authentic Thai Cooking

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to make fresh Thai dishes from scratch alongside your team. Gather your team to participate in this exciting cooking class with a little friendly competition. You and your crew will work in pairs to prepare an authentic Thai menu while Chef Sara provides guidance and insightful trivia questions along the way....
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Chef Sara
4.9
79 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Tue, Jul 4th at 5:00PM & other times
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Discover North Beach Italian Artisans

$75
Food Tour
$75
Discover the talented artisans of North Beach's restaurant scene on this walking food tour. On this leisurely food tour around North Beach/Little Italy, you'll explore quaint shops, meet talented local restaurateurs and relax in romantic cafés and cathedrals with an experienced and knowledgeable guide. As you expl...
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Guide Isabella or Local Guide
4.9
15 Reviews
San Francisco
Next Date: Wed, Jun 7th at 2:30PM & other times
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North Beach Gems

$75
Food Tour
$75
Sample Italian food, meet locals and more while discovering San Francisco's vibrant North Beach district. In this food-focused walking tour, Guide Blandina will introduce you to the exciting and historic North Beach neighborhood nestled in the city of San Francisco. As you meander through the streets, Blandina will sho...
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Guide Blandina
5.0
8 Reviews
San Francisco (North Beach)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 7th at 11:00AM & other times
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Exploring the Mission District

$79
Food Tour
$79
Discover the culinary secrets that lie at the heart of a cherished San Francisco neighborhood. The tastes and textures of the Mission District spring to life in this inspiring food tour. With your expert guide leading the way, you'll find the hidden spots where the best food in San Francisco happens to be. On your t...
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Guide Shawn or Local Guide
5.0
9 Reviews
San Francisco (Mission District)
Next Date: Wed, Jun 7th at 11:00AM & other times
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Artisan Pasta Creation

$145
Market Tour + Cooking Class
$145
Tour an artisan grocer then create brilliant dishes inspired by the season's best produce. Chef James will utilize his impressive culinary expertise to provide a fun and enlightening tour of an artisan grocer followed by an incredible cooking experience that is sure to wow your senses. After selecting the best ingre...
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Chef James
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REVIEWS

Chef Shelby's Overall Rating

4.7 / 5

Based on 29 reviews

Cozymeal guest reviews for Chef Shelby

Gerald W.

Gerald

08/16/18
We arranged for Chef Shelby with Cozymeal to come to our house for Spanish tapas with 10 adults. We had expectations regarding the tapas because half our family is Spanish; we have traveled extensively in Spain, and we wanted to learn how to make them. The menu consisted of : • Serrano Ham with Melon • Traditional Spanish Frittata • Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Smoked Chili Oil • Albondigas in Saffron Almond Sauce • Prawns with Garlic and Chili • Grilled Lamb Brochette • Spanish Flan We were a little hesitant with some of the items, especially those with chili oil and chilis, but figured the chef wanted to do some fusion. We were open to that as we thought we would learn something new. Our review: Positives: • Shelby and her assistant were friendly • Fresh ingredients from reputable stores • The comfort of our own home. No need to rush to get out of a cooking facility Negatives: • No Interactive Class - we had specifically requested the cooking class be interactive as we wanted to learn by doing things ourselves. However, Shelby would tell us what we were going to do but we never really had a chance to do it. For example, she would say to us that we were going to cut the lamb as she showed us how; but by the time she finished talking, the lamb was already cut, and therefore, we were just standing and watching. We counted that half of our group didn’t even participate once. This occurred several times with cutting melons, tomatoes, and other food. We thought she would bring the class together and make sure everyone participates. But at the end, It felt like a one-woman show. • Dialog – A problem many of us is that we didn’t understand her. She spoke too fast, and we had to ask her to repeat. • Utensils – We had called before the class and asked what we needed to provide so that everything was ready when she got here. But, during the event, we were continually getting more bowls, more serving platters, and baking sheets. There were about four of us rushing around getting all of these things. More precise instructions would have been helpful and would have made better use of our time. We did not enjoy this. • Food Preparation/Stations – Shelby said to create a few stations, so we set several areas with cutting boards. However, as previously stated, she and her assistant were doing all the work, and most of us were just standing around, some at one station and others at another. The session was highly unorganized and rushed. And because Shelby was doing several things at once, the meatballs and lamb were overcooked. Also, there were a lot of food items “thrown” on a plate – an antipasto platter that was just purchased from the store. More thought and detail could have been placed on the delivery of the presentation. Lastly, we weren’t even sous chefs - more like kitchen porters, e.g., drying off prawns from the store, getting additional ingredients, and cookware. • Tapas in General – Shelby told us that she worked off the menu but also wanted to get quality and fresh ingredients that were in season. We had no problem with this - but if you have traveled to Spain, you would know what tapas are. From our experience, the only thing that was tapas on the menu was the albondigas. In northern Spain, we had fantastic tapas that are put on bread and secured with toothpicks. We figured the menu would show us something cool and exciting that would involve typical Spanish tapas. Shelby told us about some of the spices she was using and how she incorporated into her dishes. While they were not Spanish; we were happy to learn about it. We also learned about a new melon, but we all knew how to put prosciutto around melon pieces. We recommend the chef ask the “students” about their cooking experience and adjust their teaching as needed. • Dessert –Tres Leches is not from Spain. Not even close. We did think it was interesting she took a sheet cake and put holes in it and added more cream and orange juice, but it was purchased and then altered. Conclusion: While the polite opinions of some of our guests varied, the overwhelming sentiment was that the service provided by Cozymeal was pretty disappointing, considering the overpriced cost of $110 per person. We did not receive a cooking class, but a very expensive catered dinner that we watched Chef Shelby and her assistant prepare as we scurried to get items and then later cleaned after the party. Shelby and her assistant were friendly, and I believe, meant well, they took the time to get fresh ingredients and shared with us a few spices and ingredient substitutions. This was at best an amateur cooking show – we learned something, but many of us cook exciting things. In fact, during this cooking session, we decided to add some true Spanish tapa cuisine and cooked our own pulpo a la gallega and padron peppers. We recommend to Cozymeal that their chefs set clear expectations. Know your audience, know your cuisine, slow down, show us and then hand the work to the party. We are sorry to say, but we will not be using the Cozymeal service again and would also not recommend it to others.
08/16/18
Susan O.

Susan

08/13/18
Shelby was a wonderful teacher, she was funny, informative, and showed us how to make delicious food. My daughter has a shellfish allergy and Shelby was very accommodating and easily changed the meal plan to suit her dietary needs.
08/13/18
Dylan R.

Dylan

07/30/18
Shelby was so great! She was so upbeat and engaging. Her food was amazing and so was she! Could not recommend her more.
07/30/18