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Niveen A. April, 2026

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Our team did Marta’s Italian cooking lesson as an offsite and it was a huge hit. Marta made everyone feel welcome, from beginners to foodies. Great instruction, lots of laughs, and amazing food. Perfect mix of skill-building + bonding. Highly recommend for any team looking for a unique activity. Thanks Marta for hosting us!

Zen B. November, 2025

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Great! Exceeded my expectations. Chef Marty provides a charismatic experience that helps you understand not only how to cook like a chef, but I would argue, she teaches you how to think like a chef, paying attention to so many details I would normally overlook. Her approach is holistic, paying attention to timing, color, texture, aroma, even ambient humidity! And so much more that I learned last night, I can't list them all here. So many things go into what you see on the plate, and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher to help me appreciate the art of cooking. High recommendations from Zen. Thanks again Marty. I'll have to bust out my fresh pasta making skills for friends and family one of these days.

Jake C. February, 2025

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We had such an amazing experience with Marty! She is not only so knowledgeable but also so accommodating. My girlfriend and I learned so much about the history of Italy and how to prepare and cook their amazing food. We could not recommend Marty enough!

Jon S. September, 2026

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Had a wonderful time with Chef Marty! The class is just as described, and our meal of bruschetta, pasta, and tiramisu turned out very delicious. Got to learn quite a bit about Italy in the process too. We were given recipes on our way out the door as well, and plan to try it again on our own in the future.

Kelsey P. January, 2023

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Our experience with Chef Marty was great! She was very personable and provided good insight on how to make Tuscan cuisine. Would highly recommend and will be looking for other courses with her instruction.

Nancy S. August, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We had a great time cooking with Marty. She shared her knowledge of Italy and cooking techniques. Can't wait to try them!

Ben Winnick . May, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Fun time and learned a lot. Great setup.

Juan M. May, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Great cooking class and experience. It was good to hear the history that Chef Marty shared about Italy and also her herb garden. Everything was really well planned out and it was great meeting new people and sharing dinner with them as well. Also there is absolutely no issue with the porta potty, super clean and Chef Marty even offer us her personal bathroom if we wanted.

Aletha N. May, 2022

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty provided a truly authentic experience. It was so wonderful to learn how to make a delicious meal, while learning about Italy, and experience fresh and organic herbs from her garden too!

Angie N. February, 2022

Booked the class Stuffed Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Loved the true food-as-medicine approaches she made Especially for my 9 year old to hear that real food is the best! She lead us to delicious food making and made the whole experience so fun by incorporating portions of her garden, stories of her life and bringing adaptability of our new world in. Such a great class!

JENNIFER S. March, 2020

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

5 stars is not enough stars to accurately review our experience with Chef Marty. I bought a CozyMeal gift card for my mom's Christmas gift. We did Marty's Pasta Fresca course where we made Bruschetta, Pappardelle pasta, and Tiramisu. We learned and laughed the whole 3 hours. The next morning, my mom said it was the most memorable gift she's ever been given. Marty was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and truly made you feel at home. I cannot wait to book another experience with her. Thank you Chef Marty! XOXO

Anna-Lena G. February, 2020

Booked the class Stuffed Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We did a great pasta dish and it was nice to meet Marty. She’s a great chef and definitely makes people get to know each other ? Thank you for a great evening. This definitely makes me want to cook pasta ? Before the class we changed the dish into regular pasta instead of stuffed pasta which was good to learn and I still would have liked to learn the stuffed one as well.

Nathalie T. February, 2020

Booked the class Tuscan Breads with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

What a unique educational fun and pleasant experience we just had! Chef Marty is not only about making bread, she brings Italy to the table with her personality, her stories and flavors from her garden. She made us feel at home. Thank you Chef Marty for this beautiful day!

Sam H. January, 2020

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty completely exceeded any expectations we had. We had such a great time learning and cooking with her in her lovely home. We enjoyed an evening of culinary education, delicious food and great company. We will definitely be cooking in the future with Chef Marty and will recommend her class to everyone. Best birthday gift ever!

Josh O. October, 2019

Booked the class Tuscan Breads with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We enjoyed a nice Italian lunch with Chef Marty. The bread was some of the best we've ever had. Definitely recommend!

Michael R. September, 2019

Booked the class Stuffed Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty was amazing. She provided a professional atmosphere that still had the home cooking with mom feeling. Her love for Italian culture was spectacular and allowed for a educational and delicious experience. I can’t wait to do another class!!

Brittany M. August, 2019

Booked the class Pasta Fresca for Kids with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

I purchased this class for me and my 10 year old niece for her birthday, and it was fantastic! Chef Marty does a great job of making the class fun, finding ways for young kids and teenagers to participate the whole time. She also keeps the class casual and fun instead of overly formal, which makes you feel like you’re in the kitchen cooking with family. A sunset, family style dinner in her garden was a great ending to the class.

Trenton B. May, 2019

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We had an outstanding experience with Chef Marty. The food was great, but the company was even better. We talked about cooking and Italian history for hours. We would book with her again in a heartbeat. Highest recommendation.

Robert G. May, 2019

Booked the class Stuffed Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty is not only a great chef and educates the members of the class about Tuscan cuisine, she is a wonderful hostess and great storyteller. She made the entire experience very memorable and I will likely go back to her for more amazing lessons!

Samantha S. March, 2019

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We had a great time with Chef Marty! In addition to cooking an excellent meal, we learned about her family's history in Toscana. She is the best host and makes you feel like family. We cannot wait to make pasta fresca at home!

Corinne H. February, 2019

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty was wonderful and I would highly recommend this cooking class! I went for a girlfriend's bachelorette party and it was the highlight of our weekend. She was friendly, enthusiastic, and fun! Additionally, she was so accommodating to our dietary restrictions. One of our guests was vegan and while we all participated in the normal menu, she created a special vegan experience for our friend. I would definitely take another cooking class with Chef Marty!

Stephanie D. December, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We had such a fun time with Marty! She welcomed us into our beautiful kitchen and garden, where we picked fresh basil and sage to prepare our meal. Not only did we get a true hands-on experience from start to finish, but we learned a lot of general tips for cooking and visiting Italy. The meal was delicious, and I feel equipped to prepare it again at home. This was a great way for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary. We would take another class with Marty in a heartbeat!

DeAndre E. December, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca for Kids with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty was wonderful! We reserved a kids cooking class and was treated to a wonderful and delicious memory that I am sure we will always remember. Thank you again Chef Marty!

Michael S. September, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca for Kids with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Awesome experience. Great food, great conversation and of course learning.

Kristen P. August, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Wonderful anniversary experience!

Kristen P. August, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Wonderful way to spend our anniversary! Learned, laughed and loved the food! Thank you Chef Marty for a night to remember!

Peter K. August, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

It was a wonderful class to learn how to make pasta but to learn about tucsanian food culture!

Bill R. July, 2018

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty was a very good teacher. She exceeded our expectation and I now know how to make pasta. I was given a pasta machine for my birthday but struggled with it. I think I will regift the machine (lol?) and use Chefs technique of hand made pasta. Chef Marty treated us like family and I would definitely take another class from her. Thanks Chef Marty for a great class, dinner and personal service.

Mike G. December, 2017

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Great dinner and an excellent host. Very friendly and makes you feel like family. I highly recommend her.

Jordan H. December, 2017

Booked the class Stuffed Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty gave us a wonderful experience of learning, laughter and good food all from the comfort of her own kitchen. We selected fresh herbs from her garden to use in the recipes and enjoyed learning about Italian cuisine. It was a wonderful gift to ourselves for our anniversary.

Britt O. September, 2017

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Absolutely fabulous!!!! It was THE most wonderful experience. Not only was the process of food making enjoyable, it was definitely a learning and cultural experience into the Italian kitchen. Marty was an amazing teacher and all around a lovely Italian woman. We will be attending her classes again!

Kim B. August, 2017

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty and her assistant Anna exceeded our expectations! My husband and I hosted the pasta making class at our house with 8 of our friends. We weren't sure what to expect but chef Marty gave us all the info we needed to host this fun and entertaining night. Everyone enjoyed that it was educational, the right amount of "hands on" participation, as well as Chef Marty's sense of humor. All in all, it was great food, great wine and great company! We enjoyed having it at our house but you may consider having the event at Chef Marty's if you don't have a good kitchen setup for it. I would definitely take another class with Chef Marty in the future.

Riley M. May, 2017

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty is such a warm, inviting person - like the Tucson Mama you never had! She welcomes you right into her kitchen as if you were one of her own. In between her stories of living in Italy and her various travels, and her exclamations/phrases/responses spoken beautifully in Italian, she gives you the best instruction on how to prepare authentic Italian dishes. She doesn't hold anything back, either; if she can talk you through another recipe similar to what you're making, you have but to ask and she'll tell all. In addition, she's not afraid to walk you into her organic garden, where she generously cut us some herbs to take home (rosemary, oregano, and sage). She shared her homegrown tangelos, her homemade Limoncello, and the secret to her infamous tiramisu, too! Hand-making pasta for the first time was an absolute adventure and so exciting to learn! It was DELICIOUS too! She had forgotten to pick up tomatoes the day before, so we couldn't prepare the Bruscetta that was on the menu... but, that was no big loss, as she was able to think on her feet and teach us a recipe for pesto instead. Even better, in my humble opinion! Add it to the menu, Chef Marty! :-) If you don't book her, it'll be your loss - she's a welcome dose of Italian hospitality, Tucson flavor, and Mama-like warmth. 100% worth it! We'll be back, Marty!

Miki B. February, 2017

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Marty was lovely! The class was not only fun and relaxed but very educational. This was our first time making fresh pasta by hand and we loved that we each got to make our own batch of pasta (and even bring some extra home with us!). Chef Marty is a wonderful teacher and made the experience feel very warm and homey. We would definitely recommend her class!

Kirsten F. September, 2016

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty is a serious Tuscan chef. She is the tuscan grandmother you always wanted to teach you how to cook and now you have her! She learned from her grandmother before her and it is such an intuitive cooking process. She can make pasta without a machine, and that is really impressive.

Elizabeth Y. December, 2017

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Some misunderstanding about the times on my part, and she refused to let me and my 3 friends attend to her class. Not very lenient with young adults I guess

Chris A. February, 2026

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

We made pasta Fresca, bruschetta, and tiramisu with chef Marty and she was an amazing teacher. Her knowledge of Italian cuisine as well as the shared knowledge of Italian history made the class worth it. We had a great time. I would recommend this class to anyone for any occasion.

Shauna W. January, 2026

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Phenomenal class! Chef Marty and chef David were amazing instructors and shared so much knowledgable about cooking, and Italian history and culture. The class is really intimate and hands on, with only max. 8 people - we had an absolute blast. Would highly recommend!

Kyle H. January, 2025

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Had an amazing time learning how to cook some authentic food. I chose this as a first date option and it could not have been more perfect. Highly recommend!!!

Nick F. November, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Loved. Cozy home, perfect meal, excellent personality!

Grant R. November, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

What an amazing experience led by an incredibly talented, informative and kind Chef. Her explanations were easy to follow, the dishes were delicious and the experience was fun! Highly recommend Marty as she made the night fun and very memorable.

Amy M. October, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Marty was great. We met in her home and she taught us how to prepare a totally gluten free meal which was delicious. It was a special experience designed for our 13 year old grandson who loves to cook. She showed him important techniques and the use of special tools.

Patricia H. October, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty was very kind and welcoming and overall it was a very fun class and a nice evening out. However, I felt it was a bit overpriced for the type of dishes we made (since it was entirely vegetarian and they were relatively simple). Additionally, the quality of the ingredients was a little mediocre given the price of the class.

Alexandra C. October, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

I had such an amazing night with Marty and the other guests. It felt so fun and natural as if I were with family. Marty is incredibly knowledgable and welcoming. Couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday night. It warmed my soul. Thanks Marty <3

John W. September, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Booked Marty's pasta making class for a date night. Had a wonderful evening. Marty not only took us through the steps to make a delicious Italian meal from scratch but also talked about Italy and the history of the country and food in different regions. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Marty.

Sierra G. August, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Chef Marty was an excellent chef and an even better host! We learned easy, and practical recipes that she grew up eating in Tuscany. She was extremely knowledgeable in cooking technique without being too technical for us to understand. Aside from learning more about Italian history and culture, our favorite part was learning about her wonderful and colorful life growing up there. Thank you, Marty, for inviting us into your beautiful home! It was a pleasant first-time cooking class experience!!

Elayna O. August, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Such a wonderful experience! Chef Marty was great, we learned so much about the history of Italy as well as how to cook authentic Tuscan food!

Mikelle P. April, 2024

Booked the class Pasta Fresca with Chef Marty in San Diego (Mid-City)

Not only an amazing meal but I gained SO much knowledge about the Italian culture as a whole. Also Coco the dog is my new best friend.

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