Enjoy an unlikely but incredibly delicious fusion of Italian and Creole cooking.
Delight in a unique combination of two culinary styles in this immersive cooking class. Classic flavors and techniques from Tuscany get some added spice with the introduction of Creole seasoning methods and ingredients. Master universal cooking techniques like how to sear and blacken protein or make homemade pasta, plus discover how to make soft and fluffy polenta that is bursting with flavor, a versatile base for meat or vegetables. You'll even learn how to cook fruit for a buttery, rum-infused sweet treat that will blow your mind.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Seared Rib-Eye Steak With Rosemary and Roasted Garlic
With 6 oz rib eye, fresh rosemary and roasted garlic
Baked Polenta
With polenta, gorgonzola, mushrooms and spinach
Fried Plantains With Rum Sauce
With plantains, butter, lemon, oranges and rum
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.
Chef Legina, a seasoned culinary professional with over 20 years of experience, is a Chef Instructor and Private Chef based in St. Louis, MO. With expertise in menu planning, creole cooking, and pastry arts, she leads a boutique bakery while imparting culinary knowledge through hands-on classes and events. Dedicated to excellent customer service, Chef Legine thrives on making a difference in people's lives every day.
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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.
Enjoy an unlikely but incredibly delicious fusion of Italian and Creole cooking.
Delight in a unique combination of two culinary styles in this immersive cooking class. Classic flavors and techniques from Tuscany get some added spice with the introduction of Creole seasoning methods and ingredients. Master universal cooking techniques like how to sear and blacken protein or make homemade pasta, plus discover how to make soft and fluffy polenta that is bursting with flavor, a versatile base for meat or vegetables. You'll even learn how to cook fruit for a buttery, rum-infused sweet treat that will blow your mind.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Seared Rib-Eye Steak With Rosemary and Roasted Garlic
With 6 oz rib eye, fresh rosemary and roasted garlic
Baked Polenta
With polenta, gorgonzola, mushrooms and spinach
Fried Plantains With Rum Sauce
With plantains, butter, lemon, oranges and rum
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.
A fantastic meal and very engaging conversation! Cooking polenta is now very much on my radar!
Jen
02 Jan 2026
We had a great time with Chefs Legina and JT! The food was delicious. We would definitely do this again!!
Taylor
22 Aug 2025
Wonderful experience! Food and chef was amazing
John White
22 Aug 2025
Great experience!
Karen
10 Apr 2025
Chef GiGi (Legina) was absolutely amazing. She was excellent to work with in planning the event and was great at the event itself. She asked how we wanted to handle the evening and did exactly as requested with some hands on for our team and some her taking over. The meal was great and our team had a fantastic time overall.
Patrice
02 Mar 2025
My friends and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed our experience! Chef Legina was wonderful and the food was superb! We were unsure about what to expect, but it was an experience we didn’t know we needed. She was prompt, friendly, patient, and personable. We will definitely do this again!
Ray
12 Jan 2025
Amazing experience. Great chef! Great food! Exceeded my expectations.
tattiana
30 Nov 2024
Super professional . 100 times better than any restaurant I have ever been to.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Legina
DeAnna
24 Jan 2026
We enjoyed cooking a Seafood Paella. Great knowledge and suggestions for substitutions of needed or desired items. We were also impressed that she knew about the history of the dish. Website was not as user friendly but have absolutely no complaints about Chef.
Leanna
17 Dec 2025
I cooked the most beautiful paella and was so impressed with how it turned out! The class was so wonderful and perfectly tailored to the ingredients I had but also the speed at which my dish was cooking. It was such a wonderful personal experience! I learned so much and all my questions were answered as well as great conversations about our love for food! I highly recommend this class!
Teresa
19 Dec 2025
We had an amazing girls holiday evening with our chefs! They could not have been more accommodating or sweet- food was delicious and an adventure for all of us!! 10/10 recommend and will use again. Thanks so much !
Nicole
16 Feb 2025
Chef Gigi is fantastic. This was one of the best meals we have ever had. Everything from the clam chowder, to steak to the dessert was truly exceptional. Gigi is so lovely, I can’t wait to have her back.
Sheliah Thompson and Rick Podgornik
10 Feb 2025
What a great experience! Dinner was wonderfully delicious.
Galen
29 Sep 2024
OMG! what a great experience. Chef Legina made cooking fun, without putting the pressure on us to ensure we created a great meal. I would definitely choose here again. This was for my wife's birthday, and she REALLY enjoyed it.
Bambi
10 Jun 2024
My friends and I were so happy with this experience. The chef and her sous chef were so personable and talented. They felt like they were part of the party at moments. The food was fantastic and the participation level was easily accommodated to still socialize while doing. A truly great night! Highly highly recommend!
Nicole
05 May 2024
This was a fantastic experience. Every thing Gigi served was delicious. My husband and I both agreed it was one of the best meals we have ever had. Thanks Gigi for making our night so special.
Reviews Chef Legina received outside of Cozymeal
Eysan
21 Feb 2024
Chef Gigi was very engaging and fun, with fresh ingredients and easy techniques. Highly recommended for culinary enthusiasts.
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