Chef Roddy inherited his love of cuisine from his family and their successful baking business. After majoring in business, he shifted to the culinary arts and never looked back. Hard work and ingenuity brought him success when he opened his own Latin-Asian fusion restaurant. He even has a cookbook headed to bookstore shelves. With so much culinary passion to offer, Chef Roddy is ready to share his talents with hungry foodies.
Chef Highlights
10+ years of culinary experience
Graduated from Compass USA
Specializes in Latin cuisine, Asian cuisine
Award-winning: Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners 1st - Santa Cruz City
Press Mentions: Santa Cruz newspaper for winning clam chowder cook off
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Join a professional chef and transform authentic ingredients into traditional favorites.
Learn how to make one of Spain’s most iconic dishes in this hands-on cooking class. Your expert chef will teach you new cooking skills as you make an incredible paella along with other Spanish favorites from scratch.
First, prepare toasted bread topped with tomatoes and anchovies, then sauté a classic shrimp dish infused with flavorful garlic. For the main course, you'll learn how to make the perfect paella brimming with chicken, pork and fresh seafood. For dessert, craft a traditional creamy flan with a zesty citrus twist.
Guests are welcome to purchase wine and beer from the venue.
Your Menu
Pan con Tomate
With bread, tomatoes and anchovies
Gambas al Ajillo
With shrimp, garlic and olive oil
Traditional Paella
With chicken, pork, white fish, calamari, shrimp and mussels
Citrus Flan
With milk and eggs
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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Roddy inherited his love of cuisine from his family and their successful baking business. After majoring in business, he shifted to the culinary arts and never looked back. Hard work and ingenuity brought him success when he opened his own Latin-Asian fusion restaurant. He even has a cookbook headed to bookstore shelves. With so much culinary passion to offer, Chef Roddy is ready to share his talents with hungry foodies.
Chef Highlights
10+ years of culinary experience
Graduated from Compass USA
Specializes in Latin cuisine, Asian cuisine
Award-winning: Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners 1st - Santa Cruz City
Press Mentions: Santa Cruz newspaper for winning clam chowder cook off
We had an absolutely incredible experience learning to cook with Chef Roddy and his team. From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and effortlessly professional. Chef Erick has a true gift—not just for cooking, but for teaching. He breaks things down in a way that’s engaging, approachable, and genuinely fun, whether you’re a beginner or someone who already loves being in the kitchen.
The highlight of the experience was making paella—and not just any paella, but hands down the best we’ve ever had. Every step, from layering flavors to perfecting the texture of the rice, was thoughtfully guided. You can tell Chef Erick is passionate about his craft, and that passion carries through in every detail.
His team was equally fantastic—attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly in sync, which made the whole experience feel seamless and elevated. It never felt rushed, and there was a great balance of hands-on learning, storytelling, and enjoying the process.
This wasn’t just a cooking class—it was a memorable culinary experience. We walked away not only with new skills, but with a deeper appreciation for the art of cooking (and a serious craving for paella). Highly, highly recommend Chef Roddy and his team—you won’t be disappointed.
Brad B.
Had a great time preparing all the spanish dishes. Staff ensured everyone had a great time and learned something new. The Paella was great!
Elvin L.
Really fun experience and learning experience
Ame P.
Great evening with Chef Roddy and his team. The food was great. We had a good blend of helping to cook and also networking with our team. A wonderful night overall. I would highly suggest. We did the Paella cooking class and it was delicious and plenty of food for all 9 of us. Thank you Chef!'
rachel l.
10/10 experience and food (spanish fare course). took mom here for birthday celebration, got lucky that we were the only party. staff was so attentive and instructional. had so much fun learning cooking techniques from chef roddy and oscar. lei lei was also super friendly, and the food was delicious. best of all mom says she had a great time and fantastic birthday. it was very memorable. thank you team for giving us such a special experience.
Mark S.
I bought this as a surprise birthday gift for my fiancé, and we had so much fun! We were a part of every step, learned A LOT, and our two chefs were super fun and engaging.
Truly made all of the cooking feel possible at home. Would definitely go back for another class. Thank you for making this birthday gift so special.
Justin D.
Really great and fun experience!!!! Our chef was super friendly and explained everything, including some of their own suggestions on how to adjust the taste of the main course. Got to participate hands on with the cooking and prep and the end result was delicious!!!
Destiné S.
Scheduled this for a team offsite and everyone had so much fun! Chef Roddy was very accommodating and the food was DELICIOUS
Eileen S.
Nice guy, but it was put in a little of this and a little of that. No written handout for my granddaughter to take home. The main sauce for flavoring was already made. Knives VERY dull. Didn’t make flan, just served flan already made. Finished 1/2 hour early
Saw an email asking us to come at 4 instead of 6 after I got home. Expensive cooking class for a quick in and out. I have taken classes in France, Italy, San Francisco, etc. Cassie will never be able to get the same results without a recipe to start
Disappointing
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Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Roddy
Tracy Bettendorf .
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
The class was incredible! Chef Roddy and his team were insightful, engaging, and so much fun to be around. The food was delicious, and his kitchen was immaculate. We had a fantastic experience.
Casey Douglas .
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We worked with Oscar and had an amazing time! His passion for food made it so fun.
Skylar J.
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Soooo much fun! We loved having the whole restaurant to ourselves to learn and eat after. Super fun, and way cooler than we expected being able to take pictures in our chefs hats and work with different chefs for our meal. We will definitely be back one day to try another menu!
Danisha Watson .
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Everyone was super kind ajd welcoming! Chef was Very informative and patient! We had a great time!
Eylie Razegh-Panah .
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Great class
James L.
Booked the class
Vegetarian Cooking Adventure
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Oscar, our chef and Oscar his sou chef were ready and waiting for us as we were the only couple to enjoy the vegetarian class. They spent time, energy and knowledge with us in an intimate, personable and patient manner and setting. It was great! We learned, tasted and sipped our way through our time and then enjoyed the meal they and we had prepared. We left with well packed extras and great memories.
Michelle M.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We had an incredible time and are already planning our next session!
Jonathan B.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Great experience with Chef Roddy and all of the chefs. It really helped to learn to cook in a professional kitchen, and everyone was so friendly and helpful. I'll be using Cozymeal again for cooking classes for sure.
Vee H.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We loved the chef and learned a few things but the class was supposed to go 3 hrs but ended at 1 1/2 hrs. We did not get to make the dessert or the Ceasar Dressing. A bit disappointed on that.
Jordan B.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Group of 8 and we had an excellent time!
Tiffany M.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Great experience! So much fun and great food!!
Emrica A.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We had so much fun and can easily reproduce the menu at home.
Kevin B.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Experience was great. The resident/Chef Roddy were able to accommodate late adds to our party and were very hospitable. Restaurant was a little warm inside when we arrived but AC was turned up and the fan was out on. Overall great Mother’s Day experience.
Kelly P.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
This was such a fun experience. Thank you!
Roberto Garcia .
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Very enjoyable experience! The food was very very good!
Cheryl J.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Learned how to make some fabulous Latin cuisine dishes from an amazing chef! It was simply delicious. You should definitely try it. We will definitely be back!!
Antonette G.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We had a great time with Chef Rodney and his team. We had about 11 people in our group and the reviews of the class and the meal all came back fantastic from our team. The only thing I'd want to warn future participants of is that this experience is a bit of a blend between having a cooking class and a meal. The Chef's team ran us through a few recipes as a group like making a scratch Ceasar Dressing, bolognese, and garlic bread. Then we all divided into small groups and tried our hand at making pasta. We sampled our creations, but then a bit of cooking show magic happened, and Chef's team took over. They brought out premade portions for the rest of the meal and brought it together.
So we got to have a very nice meal served. Had some fun in the kitchen. And had a great private experience. Great event, I'm a big fan.
Manish C.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Very enjoyable and relaxed experience with a very friendly and capable chef Albert. Was well prepared ingredients and easy to execute steps with clear guidance to prepare the four course meal! Great family bonding for the three of us.
Chisom M.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Roddy is an amazing chef and his team was so kind and accommodating. They made my birthday very special. My friends and I really enjoyed our selves and it was a very great learning experience. This class will definitely make you want to get in the kitchen!
BEVERLY L.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Chef Oscar was a good teacher. He embraced our desire to have a great, fun time celebrating my daughters’ birthdays.?
yvette l.
Booked the class
Creative Cooking Challenge
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Had a great time !! Will bring a group again.
Emiliya U.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
We had a great time! Chef and his team were very engaging and the food was delicious!
Gabriele M.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Wow, wow, wow is all we can say! This far exceeded our expectations. The class with Chef Roddy was fun, educational, personal, delicious, and all around such a wonderful time. So glad to have found Cozymeal, but even happier to have discovered such an amazing Chef.
Aletta Smith .
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Wonderful experience! Thank you!!
Joseph A.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Chef Elbert was wonderful. Thanks for having us!
Gabe C.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Great experience. Will come back for other lessons in the future.
LeKashi R.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Chef Albert was the best. Very patient, accommodating and professional. We will be back for another class.
Erin N.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
I do not recommend this cooking class unless you are a very beginner cook. We had to ask to be taught vs the chef simply cooking and us watching. Not to mention everything but the pasta was pre made so salad making was just chopping lettuce (dressing was already made so nothing to learn there), garlic bread was just spreading already made butter on rolls and dessert also made already. We also had a resident chef who definitely seemed like a solid cook, but with poor teaching skills. Despite the description only fettuccine making is an option too, which is misleading. A huge disappointment of an experience and overall waste of time and money.
Liz O.
Booked the class
Signature Latin Classics
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Ingredients very simple and not worth the price . We were also charged $75 plus tax for a $12 bottle of wine we were familiar with. We brought our own wine but they insisted we buy one from them. Now we know why. We felt taken advantage of. We Sent text and emailed Roddy about our experience and he never responded . First time experience will be our last with cozy meal.
Rachel F.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Horrible experience that was essentially a scam. Chef Roddy was not present. We were barely given an opportunity to prepare any of the dishes and were essentially taught nothing. Starting with the sauce, the chef just made the sauce themselves. They did not give instructions, only listed ingredients or quantities when we asked. There was no instruction given on how to make the pasta besides combining flour plus egg and barely any oversight as they were focused on making the sauce behind us. There was no option to make gnocchi or ravioli as in the description. We were not taught to make the salad address from scratch as in the description as this was prepared in advance. Additionally, the panna cotta was also prepared in advance so there was no teaching there. At every opportunity, things were made in advance and done as quickly as possible by the chef without us and without any sort of instruction. We felt rushed despite being the only group of 3 and left an hour before our designated time. This seemed like this “cooking class” was doing below to bare minimum just to check off the boxes.
Zoe M.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
AVOID THIS CHEF. I recieved this class as a birthday present and the chef was initially responsive but then the day prior to our class stopped responding. Did not provide the location or follow-up any messages with where to meet for the class with specific address despite them being read as (seen). He took our course money and then refused to respond to customer service about the issue when I asked for a refund or new course date. Very disappointed by the poor customer service from both cozymeal and this chef. Would recommend picking someone else to avoid being scammed.
Silvia R.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
I booked this class for Valentine’s Day. It was disappointing as the food we ate was made beforehand and we did not get to do any cooking. The experience was not as advertised and neither was the food.
Andy U.
Booked the class
The Art of Pasta Making
with Chef Roddy
in San Jose (Campbell)
Experience was not at all as described. We weren’t able to really cook anything. Everything was already made and prepared before arrival. We did not get to pick which kind of pasta we could prepare. The food was good, but for the price we would’ve just gone to a fancy restaurant instead. We did not get the cooking class experience that we paid for. The Chef said that since there were too many people, it wasn’t going to be possible to cook and prepare everything as described on the website. Truly disappointed by the experience.
Ashvin P.
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