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Cooking Class - Better Than Chinese Takeout
Cooking Class - Better Than Chinese Takeout
Learn to make classic savory dumplings and other Chinese restaurant favorites at home.
Wontons are one of the most popular dishes ordered at Chinese restaurants, but when you dine out, you can't control the amount of salt or other ingredients that go into your food. Chef Gilley will teach you how to make your own wontons and other Chinese take-out favorites from scratch.
You'll begin by learning how to prepare a proper chicken lo mein with the right "wok kei" to stir-fry your noodles. Then, you'll experience the fun of rolling your own homemade wontons to be stuffed with your choice of chicken or pork. You will also learn to make a spicy dipping sauce. To round out the meal, you will learn to make another Chinese classic: the scallion pancake.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Chicken Lo Mein
Homemade Wontons
Choice of chicken or pork
With soy chili sauce
Scallion Pancakes
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 4
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Asian, Chinese, Couples, Date Night
Reviews guests left for this experience
Jasmine
16 Mar 2024
We absolutely enjoyed the class it was so fun and we learned a lot!
Jamil
19 Nov 2023
Chef Gilley was an awesome teacher.
Marc
02 Oct 2023
Chef Gilley was great! He was punctual and made the experience fun. My wife and I feel like we learned a lot and could recreate the meal. The food tasted awesome.
Eileen
10 May 2023
We had a great experience with Gilley! He was very knowledgeable and the food all tasted great. It was a perfect mix of us being involved with the cooking and Gilley making sure everything turned out great. Really fun dinner and would highly recommend! Bonus - we were left with lots of leftovers!
Tabitha
09 Jan 2023
It was a lot of fun! He was informative, arrived early and made some delicious food. He even washed the dishes so we didn’t have to clean up the kitchen afterwards. Highly recommend Chef Gilley.
Amber
27 Nov 2021
Chef was very charismatic and informative about his craft!
Aneesha
15 Nov 2021
Gifted this experience for my parents anniversary, they had an amazing time! Loved the food and the cooking tips, would highly recommend
Natalia
26 Aug 2021
Learned a lot and he brought A LOT of food!!! The best part was learning so many inside trade secrets. The class is VERY fast! Total of 2 hours - so a lot to make in 2 hours of time!!! He came very well prepared and it was fun to hear personal stories!
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Gilley
Caity
16 Apr 2023
So much fun!
Lisa
06 Feb 2023
Chef Gilley was an excellent teacher and a pleasure to have in our home. We were so excited to learn how to make dumplings and they turned out delicious. Thank you so much for this fabulous experience!
Randi
21 Nov 2021
Great class with yummy recipes! Chef Gilley was easy to understand and very helpful.
Piper
28 Apr 2021
We had a great time and he handle our group like a pro.
Parker
25 Apr 2021
Wonderful experience, delicious food.
Caroline
15 Feb 2021
Great class. Great food!
Kimberly
15 Feb 2021
Chef Gilley was an excellent instructor. I have had trouble making authentic flavorful Asian dishes in the past, but this experience was completely different. We loved the food and have new dishes to add to our rotation of regulars. I will definitely look for more Chef Gilley classes and I am very grateful for his knowledge, positive attitude and patience.
Alex
12 Feb 2021
Thanks so much for a great class! We had so much fun and the food was delicious.
Rachel
08 Feb 2021
My husband and I loved our first Cozymeal class with Chef Gilley this past Saturday. He was an excellent instructor, and handled everyone's questions with ease and patience. The food he taught us to create was delicious and we will definitely recreate them ourselves for years to come. It was a lot of fun and we look forward to doing more Cozymeal classes!
Gina the Gemologist®
28 Jan 2021
Kind, passionate & super patient. It was fun & I learned a ton.
Brooke
23 Jan 2021
Chef Gilley was delightful! An evening that was sure to be a tall order (20ish participants), and Chef made magic happen in every kitchen with his patience and reassurance. He went above and beyond in helping whip up a vegetarian version of our wonton, which turned out to be flavor bombs! We'll be back for more experiences with Chef Gilley in the future. Thank you!
Elizabeth
11 Jan 2021
Chef Gilley was great! I will definitely be making these recipes again!
Shannon
11 Jan 2021
Thank you Chef Gilley. We had so much fun. We made approximately 75 Won Tons, finished the flat bread/ pancakes and shared with friends. We will definitely be doing this again with family and friends in the near future. It really did help having everything measured in advance in small Bowls. Thank you for all of the techniques that you taught us. I'll cut my onions your way next time.
Courtney
11 Jan 2021
Food was super yummy and chef was great!
Victoria
11 Jan 2021
We had a wonderful time! We will absolutely e doing this again! Chef Gillet was patient and fun. He never rushed us and answered all of our questions. The food was fantastic and we feel we will be able to recreate this on our own!
Hillary
09 Mar 2020
Such a cool guy with great stories and experiences. Sent us home with extra goodies and we had a great time!
lara
10 Feb 2020
Chef Gilley was amazing. One of these days he's going to hit it big and we'll all be blessed enough to say that we were his students.
Lauren
29 Dec 2019
Chef Gilley was great, we made delicious dumplings and scallion pancakes.
Jonathan
05 Aug 2019
A great deal of fun... Can't wait to try Chef Gilley's recipes at home. Just saw the movie 'The Farewell' and recognized preparation of wontons and pancakes!
Evan
25 Feb 2019
Chef Gilley was informative, friendly, and patient. The intimacy of the experience made it very enjoyable and the food was excellent. Highly recommended.
Sakib
12 Feb 2019
Amazing
Tara
30 Jan 2019
We really had a great time and highly recommend that you book!!!!
MARISSA
30 Dec 2018
This was such a great experience-my husband and I had so much fun! Gilley is great to talk to and we loved learning about (and eating) so many dumplings!
Cindy
11 Aug 2018
Chef Giley really did a wonderful job of teaching my husband and I how to do scallion pancakes and wontons. He told us special tips about where to buy the ingredients and preparation. I’m well impressed!
Michael
28 Jul 2018
Chef Gilley was awesome! A true professional who was a wealth of knowledge about the recipes we made and many more. He shared with us some techniques that will improve our over all cooking as well as shared personal experiences that entertained and educated. Highly recommended for a great class and great food.
Audrey
13 Jun 2018
Chef Gilley's family background in Chinese-American cooking makes him a great educator and chef in Asian cuisine. His class demonstrated how to make one amazing base sauce that can be tweaked and added to a variety of delicious dishes. With the knowledge I gained, I feel equipped to create a stress-free menu for my work week that is tasty and healthy!
Reviews Chef Gilley received outside of Cozymeal
Chris
14 Jun 2018
Incredible Chef who mixes the pleasure of cooking perfectly with the pursuit of perfection in every dish.
Mary
09 Jun 2018
Gilley is an amazing chef! The best part is that he loves to share his knowledge. He has taught me how to make countless fresh and healthy recipes. Did you know that he makes pasta from scratch? How cool is that?! Oh and if you have a sweet tooth, Gilley is the person to be around. He has taught me how to make Chocolate Soufflé (YUM!).
$ 95 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 3-course meal.
Chef Gilley is passionate about teaching the beauty of Chinese cuisine and hosting cooking classes to share his knowledge and experience with others. In the past, he has operated an extension of his family's restaurant at a weekly food fest in Brooklyn, and is currently serving up delectable dishes as a sous chef in New York. Chef Gilley is famous for his cold sesame noodles, which have been heralded by Gourmet Magazine and the New York Times.
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