Healthy Mediterranean Favorites
- Tue, Nov 10 • 6:30 PM +More Dates
- 1 to 8 guests
- 4-course meal
- Lower West Side
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Healthy cooking classes in Chicago on Cozymeal are hands-on, beginner-friendly and designed to help guests learn, cook and dine with confidence.
Booked the class Pretty in Pink Cancer Awareness Dinner with Chef Kathy in Chicago (Lake View)
Great experience and very accommodating!
Booked the class Cooking With Kombucha with Chef Kathy in Chicago (Lake View)
What a warm, cozy atmosphere in which to eat and learn!
Booked the class Intro to Plant Based Cooking with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
My boyfriend and I took this class because we have been curious about plant based eating and cooking. Chef Lilly was so welcoming and warm! She was also very organized and prepared. Chef Lilly got to know us first so we felt comfortable. When it came to cooking and nutrition, Chef Lilly was very knowledgeable. She took the time to teach us step by step and was patient with us learning! We would highly recommend taking a class with her!!
Booked the class Cooking With Kombucha with Chef Kathy in Chicago (Lake View)
Such a fun experience! The food was amazing and Chef Kathy was a great host and instructor. Thank you!
Booked the class Pretty in Pink Cancer Awareness Dinner with Chef Kathy in Chicago (Lake View)
Kathy is incredibly sweet and knowledgeable. Had a blast working in her beautiful home, and the romantic dinner candle-lit dinner we made with her tutelage was out of the world delicious!
Booked the class Cooking With Kombucha with Chef Kathy in Chicago (Lake View)
Kathy was a wonderful host! She's very knowledgeable on all cooking techniques and ingredients. Very attentive to detail too. Her kitchen is well-equipped for any meal. The meal was well-guided and our group of 3 was well-fed. We had a great afternoon.
Booked the class Nutritious and Delicious Vegetarian with Chef Frank in Niles
My partner and I took the vegetarian dinner class. Chef Frank was very welcoming and kind! He even accommodated us earlier than expected. He explained important information about how to prepare and cut vegetables, how to season food appropriately, and why it's important to use proper cookware. He also helped us make handmade pasta (huge bonus, we were not expecting that in this course). He demonstrated for us so that we felt comfortable each step of the way. He balanced instruction for a newer chef and one with more experience as well. We ended up with a delicious dinner to eat there, and two dishes to take home! We had a fabulous time, thank you Chef Frank! (The french onion casserole was amazing).
Booked the class Raw and Healthy Detox with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
So welcome, smart, knowledgeable and really made us feel at home. Four courses of AMAZING tasting food, new learning of sauces, marinades and protein sources. Chef Lilly went above and beyond and we are definitely going to take another class with her in the future. Recommend for learning the basics of healthy cooking or wanting to explore your horizons. That bolognese sauce was fire.
Booked the class Raw and Healthy Detox with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
Chef Lilly was great! We had a wonderful experience. She was very insightful on healthy ingredients and not only provided us an explanation on what we were making but created an experience where we could re-create what we made. I would definitely recommend her for a date night and lessons on healthy cooking / eating.
Booked the class Raw and Healthy Detox with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
Chef Lilly was knowledgeable and passionate about healthy eating! She had innovative recipes that were delicious! She can accommodate eating restrictions/dislikes and provided a great atmosphere for a cooking class!
Booked the class Grilling in the California Redwoods with Chef Sean in Barrington
Chef Sean is great! The food was really superb, he has a great personality, and passion for food. He clearly knows what he is doing when it comes to meat. He made an incredible steak and chicken. I highly recommend utilizing Chef Sean’s services.
Booked the class Intro to Sushi Making with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric is an amazingly skilled professional who appears to be extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and informative about food. He made me and my best friend feel very comfortable and we left with a new found love for sushi! Definitely excited to take more classes!!
Booked the class Spanish Paella From Scratch with Chef Nancy in Skokie
Great!
Booked the class Healthy Mediterranean Favorites with Chef Andy in Lower West Side
Chef Andy did a wonderful job as an instructor and his home kitchen and dining area were well designed for the class and tastefully decorated. He provided excellent information and demonstrations about knife skills, prep tips, food safety and cooking styles. His kitchen, the appliances, tools and utensils were spotless and in good shape. We plan to make the turmeric chicken and grilled veggies at home - didn't realize we can grill the veggies without oil using a non-stick pan; appreciated using a small amount of oil mixed into the raw chicken with the turmeric before grilling. I've been enjoying Greek yogurt with blueberries, strawberries, pistachios and honey at home - great as a breakfast item or a light dessert as Chef Andy suggested. Thanks to the chef for a fun time - we learned a lot and also enjoyed meeting the other two people who took part in the class.
Booked the class Healthy Mediterranean Favorites with Chef Andy in Chicago (West Loop)
Chef Andy was amazing! Chef came over to our house and was extremely welcoming. He gave us tips on cutting and preparing the food we were cooking. Would highly recommend and would book Chef Andy again!
Booked the class Vegan Southern Classics with Chef Regina in Chicago (Near North)
This was our second cooking class with Chef Regina and was just as wonderful as the first - full of delicious recipes and helpful tips and tricks for cooking more generally. Great experience all around!
Booked the class Vibrant Mediterranean Cuisine with Chef Lori
Chef Lori, was so great, and she made learning to cook so much fun. The food was excellent too!!!! Will be for sure doing this again.
Booked the class Intro to Plant Based Cooking with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
We had the most fabulous experience with Chef Lilly! She was the perfect host, teacher and guide in our desire to learn more about plant-based cooking. Not only does she have a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge, but she is supportive in letting us try new skills and very fun! We spent - as a couple - hours with her enjoying her insights and skills and were so surprised to see how quickly the time had passed! We cannot possibly recommend her to you with more enthusiasm - you would be most fortunate to be able to take a class with her! Thank you, Chef Lilly!! Jim and Sharon
Booked the class Simple Sweets and Healthy Treats with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
Chef Lilly is an absolute treasure. I really mean that. I booked this class in the hopes that I could get my fiance to enjoy healthy plant based desserts and Lilly went ABOVE AND BEYOND to meet that need. She contacted me ahead of time to understand what we were hoping to achieve from the class and then made sure to work mostly with my fiance based on his sweetness preferences and helped coach him to do most of the cooking. I learned so many new things from her and she provided such a wonderful learning environment. She is so knowledgeable and kind. I would book with Chef Lilly again any day. I hope you get the chance to take a class with her. You'll be glad you did.
Booked the class Pretty in Pink Cancer Awareness Dinner with Chef Kathy in Chicago (Lake View)
Chef Kathy was warm and welcoming. She was very attentive to me and my mother. We learned a lot and had fun at the same time. I highly recommend taking class with her!
Booked the class Satisfyingly Simple Vegan with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
We had a wonderful cooking class with Chef Lilly. She gave us some new vegan dining choices which were delicious while accommodating my husband's gluten-free diet. We enjoyed ourselves very much and look forward to experimenting with the new vegan recipes and cooking advice.
Booked the class Vegan Southern Classics with Chef Regina
If you are vegan, know someone who is, or just a curious carnivore, then I highly suggest you go with a group and let Chef Regina cook for you! Everything was full of flavor and made with love. You'll get great conversation, insight, and an amazing view of the Chicago skyline from the location. What could be better than that?
Booked the class Satisfyingly Simple Vegan with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
Cooking with Chef Lilly was an amazing experience! My friend and I felt very welcomed and right at home with her in the kitchen! Chef Lilly is very purposeful in her cooking and also in getting to know you. I appreciated her sitting down with us to have a chat before cooking to get to know one another for a more personal experience. Chef Lilly put lots of care and special touches into her recipes and our experience. She helped re-spark my love for vegan cooking and I feel less intimidated and more inspired to cook simple, wholesome meals again! Chef Lilly shows how approachable, fun, and delicious vegan cooking is. Thank you, Chef Lilly!
Booked the class Nutritious and Delicious Vegetarian with Chef Frank in Niles
Chef Frank is excellent! He showed us techniques for using knives and gave us lots of great tips on how to work better in the kitchen when prepping for dinner (what kind of butter to use; how to make a souffle; how to slice a Japanese eggplant; how to roast pine nuts etc.). He has a gift for making cooking new things fun and exciting. We had an awesome meal at his home that we helped prepare and left with lots of great ideas and a renewed sense that cooking can be very rewarding. Thank you, Chef Frank, for a great evening!
Booked the class Nutritious and Delicious Vegetarian with Chef Frank in Niles
Food was amazing. Overall experience was great. Very interactive and he made it very comfortable and enjoyable.
Booked the class Satisfyingly Simple Vegan with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Chef Lily. She is very knowledgeable in her area and we had a lots of fun learning with her. She is very warm and welcoming and we gained many different skills in which we’ll be able to apply to our own cooking. Thank you Chef Lily and we look forward to more experiences.
Booked the class Satisfyingly Simple Vegan with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
Working with Chef Lilly was a really fun and personal experience. She was a great host and brought creative ideas to the table. Everything was very well thought out and she gave us great tips for introducing new flavors and herbs to make healthy cooking more exciting. This was a romantic and fun date night and my boyfriend and we highly recommend chef Lilly! She even gave us leftovers and recipes to take home!
Booked the class Satisfyingly Simple Vegan with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
We had a lovely experience cooking with Chef Lilly! She made us feel welcome when we arrived and make preparing and making everything very straightforward. We especially appreciated getting the chance to see how vegan cashew cheese is made. Everything was very delicious and healthy. Would highly recommend to vegans and omnivores alike as a great experience to try healthy plant-based eating.
Booked the class Live Healthy with Chef Julie
Chef Julie was amazing and accommodating! She is super knowledgeable of the food and cooking techniques. We had a great time and would highly recommend chef Julie to anyone looking for a fun experience and great food. Additionally, there was more than enough food so that we were full and had lots for leftovers the next day which was a nice bonus!
Booked the class Satisfyingly Simple Vegan with Chef Lilly in Chicago (Rogers Park)
Chef Lilly's plant based cooking was AMAZING! The flavors she layered into each dish were incredibly tasty. She is incredibly knowledgeable about health and nutrition and gives tips that are quite simple yet make a big difference in the dishes. She was very patient, professional and made the entire experience fun! Will definitely be visiting her again.
Booked the class Simple Indian Cooking with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Best was the delicious meal and the kitchen environment. The teaching was uninspiring and very impersonal. I couldn't remember all the cutting techniques when they were presented in one swoop. I had trouble putting the naan dough into the small slit in the hot oven. Why not pull the tray out all the way.
Booked the class Italy's Finest Flavors with Chef Nancy in Skokie
Hi friends, Highly disappointed with this cooking class. Chef Chris was a good guy and capable, and the staff was excellent, but that's not why. I would like a full refund, please. Here is why: 1. The class explicitly said we could BYOB and drink wine. When we arrived, they said Skokie ordinances did not permit that, so that ruined a large part of the class for my date and I. FALSE ADVERTISING 2. When we cooked the meal, WE STOOD UP TO EAT IT?!?!?!? Are you kidding me?? I've been to cooking classes all over the world, and the beauty of it, is you cook, then you sit down with new friends to eat it. Standing for the entire class? Horrible management of your clients. Horrible branding. Try advertising that, and see how far you would get with booking! 2.5 hours of standing is fine IF IT'S ADVERTISED. IT WAS NOT. TERRIBLE. 3. I paid over $90 per person, which is fine if I'm satisfied, and my date couldn't eat her pork chop, and once again, Skokie ordinances said we can take no meat home! I paid a hundred bucks for a pork chop and I have to leave it there to be thrown out?!?!? Here's the deal: had you advertised "standing for the entire time, no BYO, and you must eat all food" and more than likely I would have not booked it, but would have known, at least. I know you can't change town ordinances, however, I feel this information fell through the cracks, and it made for a very disappointing evening. I don't think Cozymeal was duplicitous, I just feel it was HORRIBLE communication. I want a full refund immediately. The staff was great, we went over the two hour time, and we burned the dessert, but all of that is a part of life and cooking classes, I get it. The other stuff???? You all need to reevaluate, and get on the same page. I'll await a reply. Best, John Stemberg
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