Chef RJ

RJ is awesome and will recommend him to all our friends. The experience was above and beyond expectation and truly made for an incredible valentines surprise. I really liked RJ’s style that was informative and informational while still being relaxing and enjoyable. We got to get hands on with a couple of things but also learned while enjoying truly 5 star meals. We left stuffed and with great new cooking information and techniques to try. Highly recommend! Worth every penny!

One of the best Christmas gifts received this year was a Cozymeal gift certificate which my wife and I used to book the Global Asian Street Food Fusion with Chef RJ. We had lived in Indonesia for 8 years and had grown accustomed to the fresh flavorful food of Asia and have been often disappointed with the toned down Asian food back in the USA. Our experience with Chef RJ was ... WOW. Our entire experience was one bright, flavorful dish after another. Chef RJ prepared each dish with fresh ingredients he had prepped before our arrival, so he was able to demonstrate how to assemble and cook each dish. He explained the background of each dish, shared some of his culinary experiences in each of the countries, and passed along simple culinary tips in prepping, assembling and cooking each dish. Chef RJ started with a mouthwatering gyoza of shrimp, lobster and pork in a broth made from the shells with added ginger, shallots, lemongrass, garlick, coconut milk and fresh squeezed lime juice. The first bite brought back memories of dumplings in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Chef followed with pork belly bao with an Asian slaw of shredded cabbage, carrots, ginger and lime, with home made quick pickles (a treat in themself) and a Japanese Mayo. These were as good as any we have enjoyed in Hong Kong, Singapore or Brisbane, AU. Chef followed with crispy chicken wings and dipping sauce served with a shredded green papaya salad. These were among the best wings I have enjoyed (wish I had a few dozen of these for the Super Bowl tomorrow). The final entree was the chef’s own take on crispy fried Brussels sprouts with fried Korean rice cakes ... these are not your momma’s Brussels sprouts. Crispy, packed with flavor plus the crunchy yet gooey inside of the fried rice cakes. This would have been a fantastic meal at the best Asian restaurants. But every good meal deserves an encore ... dessert. Chef prepared flavorful sticky rice balls with Champaign mangos dusted with freshly pounded Sichaun peppercorns. Accompanied with a first for us ... cheese tea. It’s not what it sounds like. Chef muddled fresh raspberries and then mixed green tea with pineapple mango juice with ice and then topped with a foam of cream cheese, milk and a little sugar. Fantastic. Asian street food is renown for its mix of sweet, sour, salty and spice. Every dish was spot on authentic. Chef RJ is passionate about his food and his desire to share his passion with you. Within minutes it was as if you had known Chef RJ for a long time. This was a wonderful experience and a joy to be able to savor the true flavors of Asia once again. Thank you Chef RJ for a true culinary journey through Asia. Treat yourself and your friends to a true Asian culinary journey with Chef RJ. David & Stephanie, Denver

RJ was a great host and chef. He made it a welcoming and very laid-back experience. He explained more than just the food and went beyond into the culture of French cuisine. The food was fantastic and worth it, not only because it was good, but being able to ask questions and discuss techniques with RJ was very fun and informative.

Chef RJ’s class is a truly unique experience. You’ll learn a lot and get to eat a five star meal; perfect for a date night. I can’t wait to try out what I’ve learned and make cooking a new hobby!

Chef RJ was relaxed and friendly and the food was fresh, delicious and cooked from the heart.

Wow, this is not what I expected. I was looking for more of a couples cooking course and found a different type of educational experience on cooking techniques. The meal was wonderful and Chef RJ was very entertaining and very educated in his field of culinary arts.

This is my 2nd Cozi experience with RJ and once again, he did not disappoint! The soul food was amazing and so flavorful. The crabcake was a revelation and I can't wait to try some of the recipes out at home. I will definitely be back!

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We had a great experience and an amazing meal. We learned so much and can't wait to try it ourselves!

The food was delicious! Not quite enough room in the venue.

Chef RJ was absolutely incredible. He not only walked us through the dishes he was preparing but also discussed food nutrition, benefits and different diets and theories. So impressed with the depth of his knowledge.

RJ gave us a great experience with our plant based menu. He was super knowledgeable and has helpful tips. I would absolutely do it again !

RJ is not only a fantastic chef, but also an outstanding educator. I learned so much about vegan cooking and am going to try out some new methods. The four course meal was delicious!

We had a fun evening with Chef RJ. He clearly went to a lot of trouble to prep for the event, and he very professional and welcoming throughout. We learned a lot, our dinner was delicious, and we'd recommend him without hesitation. Great experience.

We had a great experience learning about Northern Italian cuisine with Chef RJ. He prepared a great menu and walked us through all the details on preparing a creative and seasonal menu. He clearly put in a lot of thought and effort into the meal. He was welcoming and fun too. We learned a lot of great tricks we will use at home!

This was a really great experience. The food was excellent and Chef RJ was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. We will definitely be coming back for another cooking experience!

RJ is a wonderful chef. We had such a great experience learning about the region of Northern Italy and the influence of French cooking in the region. The way RJ paired the flavors was genius! He happily answered our questions about knives and knife care, as well. His explanations were articulate and yet not too technical for us lay people. And, the food! Just incredible! I was so full! So delicious! I have suggested to my friends that we make this a monthly "girl's night out". This is way more intimate and fun in the comfort of RJ's immaculate modern home.

The experience was amazing learned a ton about this region of Italy RJ exceeded my expectations I highly recommend this experience

I had such a great experience with Chef RJ! He was extremely knowledgeable about the cooking techniques and ingredients. My favorite dish was the Meyer Lemon Scented Diver Scallop Crudo with shaved fennel, blood orange and espelette-infused sea salt! It was a very light dish, and all of the flavors blended perfectly together. I definitely recommend this cooking class to anyone who wants to learn more about cooking in a fun atmosphere!