Minneapolis (Saint Anthony Park)
5.0
(20 reviews)

Chef Aaron

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Chef Aaron
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
20 Reviews
Trained in Minneapolis’ top kitchens including Tenant, Spoon and Stable, and the Four Seasons, Chef Aaron blends fine dining technique with global flavors and thoughtful hospitality. His menus are deeply personal, health-conscious and driven by ingredients, and he delivers each experience with discretion, precision and seamless service. Each experience is curated to reflect the client’s tastes and preferences, and as a student of culture, he champions the traditions of hospitality from some of the world’s most renowned culinary countries.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2026
schooling
  • Associates in Applied Food Science
  • Sous Chef at Spoon and Stable, James Beard winning restaurant
  • Bocus D'or Mentor recipient
certifications
  • Certified Food Safe Manager
awards
  • Bocus D'or Mentor Grant
publications
  • Eater Magazine "Four Twin Cities Pop-Ups From Chefs That Will Dominate 2020"
philosophy
  • ““Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” – Anthony Bourdain”
  • “"Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.“ — Guy Fieri”

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Aaron

Minneapolis Cooking Class: Small Plate Specialties From Venice Minneapolis Cooking Class: Small Plate Specialties From Venice 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Small Plate Specialties From Venice 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Small Plate Specialties From Venice 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Small Plate Specialties From Venice 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Small Plate Specialties From Venice 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE

Small Plate Specialties From Venice

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Modest bites prepared in Italian style make for a lavish culinary workshop. This in person cooking class with Chef Aaron is your opportunity to explore the aperitivo culture of Italian dining. Taking cues from Venetian dining traditions, the menu you'll create brings together a selection of appetizer-style creations...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
St. Paul (Saint Anthony Park)
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 12:00PM & other times
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Pasta Quartet Minneapolis Cooking Class: Pasta Quartet 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Pasta Quartet 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Pasta Quartet 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Pasta Quartet 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Pasta Quartet 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE

Pasta Quartet

$95
Cooking Class
$95
Master the age-old craft of pasta making with expertise from a culinary expert. Boxed pasta doesn't stand a chance after you pick up the techniques for making a homemade version in this exciting hands-on cooking class. Let Chef Aaron introduce you authentic techniques that are quick, easy and wholesome. Start your...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
St. Paul (Saint Anthony Park)
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 12:00PM & other times
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: A Suite of French Classics Minneapolis Cooking Class: A Suite of French Classics 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: A Suite of French Classics 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: A Suite of French Classics 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: A Suite of French Classics 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: A Suite of French Classics 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE OR YOUR PLACE

A Suite of French Classics

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Practice your gourmet technique with a menu featuring treasured European dishes. If you yearn to expand your culinary talents in a more refined direction, this cooking class with Chef Aaron is the perfect forum. He'll introduce you to simple French favorites chosen to elevate your confidence in the kitchen. You'll...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
St. Paul (Saint Anthony Park)
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 12:00PM & other times
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class

Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Global Restaurant

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Create tagliatelle and ravioli from scratch in a lively restaurant. Step into a vibrant global restaurant and dive into the art of pasta-making with Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn how to transform simple ingredients into two classic pasta shapes completely from...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Minneapolis
Next Date: Sat, Jun 13th at 10:00AM
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class

Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Wine Bar

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Roll tagliatelle and ravioli while sipping your favorite wine. Swap your usual night out for pasta, wine and a little flour on your hands. In this hands-on cooking class at a cozy wine bar, Chef Aaron, trained in Italy, will guide you through making two classic pasta shapes completely from scratch. You’ll mix...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Minneapolis
Next Date: Tue, Jun 16th at 6:00PM
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class

Make Gnocchi at a Wine Bar

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Handcraft delicious gnocchi and rich ragú while sipping wine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron will show you how to turn simple ingredients into gnocchi completely from scratch. You’ll combine potato, flour, eggs and salt to create traditional dough, then knead, roll and shape each piece by hand. While...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class

Make Gnocchi at a Craft Winery & Cider House

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Make delicious gnocchi and a fantastic ragú sauce at a craft winery. Spend your evening at a Craft Winery & Cider House turning simple ingredients into Italian comfort food from scratch. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron will guide you through the art of making gnocchi the traditional way. You’ll mix...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Minneapolis
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CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class

Make Ravioli & Tagliatelle at a Craft Winery & Cider House

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Shape tagliatelle and ravioli while enjoying local wine and cider. Spend your evening at a Craft Winery & Cider House turning flour and eggs into a full pasta feast. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Aaron, trained in Italy, will guide you step by step through making two classic pasta shapes from...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Pop-up Class

Make Gnocchi at a Global Restaurant

$75
Cooking Class
$75
Craft pillowy gnocchi and hearty ragú at a lively global restaurant. Step into a vibrant global restaurant and learn how to make gnocchi the traditional way in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Aaron. You’ll mix potato, flour, eggs and salt to create classic gnocchi dough, then knead and shape each piece by...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill Minneapolis Cooking Class: Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill 2 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill 3 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill 4 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill 5 slide Minneapolis Cooking Class: Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill 6 slide
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Heat, Flame and the Perfect Grill

$139
Cooking Class
$139
Fire up the grill and master the techniques behind a complete seasonal outdoor menu. Fire up the grill in this outdoor cooking class focused on mastering the techniques behind a complete spring menu – from perfectly seared steak to sweet grilled peaches. Chef Aaron guides you through each step with a focus on...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Plymouth
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2026
schooling
  • Associates in Applied Food Science
  • Sous Chef at Spoon and Stable, James Beard winning restaurant
  • Bocus D'or Mentor recipient
certifications
  • Certified Food Safe Manager
awards
  • Bocus D'or Mentor Grant
publications
  • Eater Magazine "Four Twin Cities Pop-Ups From Chefs That Will Dominate 2020"
philosophy
  • ““Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” – Anthony Bourdain”
  • “"Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.“ — Guy Fieri”

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Aaron

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Delicious Brunch Menu

$59 each
Private Chef Meal
$59
Savor brunch classics worth lingering over with Chef Aaron. Enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by esteemed Chef Aaron during this carefully curated private chef meal. You’ll spend the evening being taken care of as you savor reinvented classic morning favorites without the cleanup. Begin by tucking into a...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Downtown Minneapolis
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th & other times
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Feast-Worthy Italian Supper

$99 each
Private Chef Meal
$99
Savor an incredible Italian feast by Chef Aaron. Enjoy an intimate Italian-style private chef meal thoughtfully prepared by Chef Aaron. The session unfolds at an easy, indulgent pace and every detail from prep to cleanup is handled for you. Start by grazing on an eye-catching charcuterie board featuring...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Downtown Minneapolis
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th & other times
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Iconic Italian Fare

$119 each
Private Chef Meal
$119
Indulge in a flavorful Italian menu crafted with care by Chef Aaron. Savor the best of Italian cuisine with a tantalizing private chef meal crafted by Chef Aaron, where you'll experience Italy from starter to dessert, one bite at a time. Each dish showcases refined techniques and luxurious ingredients that...
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Chef Aaron
4.8
20 Reviews
Downtown Minneapolis
Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th & other times
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REVIEWS

Chef Aaron's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 20 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Aaron

Jessica W.

Jessica

05/18/26
We had a great class with Chef Aaron. He was knowledgeable and a great teacher, and shared a lot of stories and insights from his professional experiences. We got to do a ton of hands on learning and ate some totally delicious pasta at the end. We took home tons too!
05/18/26
Jessica W.

Jessica

05/18/26
We had a great class with Chef Aaron. He was knowledgeable and a great teacher, and shared a lot of stories and insights from his professional experiences. We got to do a ton of hands on learning and ate some totally delicious pasta at the end. We took home tons too!
05/18/26
Tim Koenig .

Tim Koenig

05/13/26
4 pasta's. my wife and I were the only one's in the class. It was amazing. Chef Aaron was great at explaining every step and sharing personal experiences cooking.
05/13/26