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Cooking Class - Southern Cooking Feast
Cooking Class - Southern Cooking Feast
Learn all about the traditional dishes of New Orleans.
Explore the rich, vibrant flavors of Southern cuisine with this immersive cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you'll dive into the soul food dishes that originated in New Orleans and the surrounding regions along the Mississippi River and Southern United States.
With a menu deeply influenced by Creole, Cajun and soul food traditions, you'll master iconic dishes like red beans and rice, seafood gumbo and fried catfish and oysters. To top it off, you’ll prepare the classic dessert bananas Foster, adding a sweet finish to your culinary journey. Book today!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Red Beans and Rice
With kidney beans, onions, peppers, cayenne pepper, pork sausage, thyme, garlic, rice and chicken broth
Seafood Gumbo
With shrimp, crab, tomato, garlic, chicken, butter, flour, thyme, peppers, onions, cayenne pepper and rice
Fried Catfish and Oysters
With catfish, oysters and Cajun fry mix
Bananas Foster
With butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark Rum and banana liqueur.
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 at Chef's Place 8
- Maximum if Chef Travels to You 20
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Adult, Beginner, Christmas, Fun, Group, Holiday, New American, New Year, Thanksgiving
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Washington
Jessica Sorano
12 Nov 2024
Chef Washington did a great job of making feel at ease immediately upon arrival. He provided all the ingredients and did a great job helping us all feel part of the cooking experience. There were 4 of us, and of the 4, 2 were experienced and 2 were no and he did a great job adjusting to our individual knowledge levels. And so much food! I'm glad I read the earlier reviews to bring containers for leftovers. Definitely would recommend Chef Washington!
Selena
09 Nov 2024
Chef Washington opened his home and kitchen to us ( we have always cooked in a store kitchen before). This really made it feel like we were cooking with a friend and we enjoyed every bit of it. Will definitely sign up for another class!
Chrishele
06 Nov 2024
Walking in was a bit intimidating because the menu was something I always enjoyed eating but never knew how to make myself. The initial meet and greet was a nice ice breaker. Chef Washington made sure everyone was engaged and there was something for all to do in a timely manner. The signage at the entrance before departing was also a nice touch. Overall, great experience! Thanks Chef.
Mikayla
02 Nov 2024
Such a great experience! Good food, learned new skills, had a great time. Chef Washington was friendly and made us feel comfortable and welcome.
SONYA
26 Oct 2024
Chef Larson was personable and knowledgeable. The meal was great as was the environment. Thank you so much for an awesome experience.
Michaela
22 Oct 2024
The elevated thanksgiving cooking class was so much fun! We learned to make a number of staples and cannot wait to share with our family and friends! Definitely recommend booking a class with Chef Washington!
Wyatt
21 Oct 2024
We had a great time with Chef Washington! He was very accommodating for my wife's birthday brunch and the food he made was fantastic! I would highly recommend Chef Washington for any events where you need a private chef.
Robert
12 Oct 2024
Chef washington was awesome. We learned alot by participating and he was expert in including us in making the meal.
Zane
09 Oct 2024
Amazing experience, he really helped teach us how to turn the scratch ingredients into an amazing meal I've been bragging about with my friends and family. I absolutely suggest giving Chef Washington a try for an unforgettable experience!
Chinedu
21 Sep 2024
Amazing host, will come again
Lauren Ransom
12 Sep 2024
Homey environment, great conversation, knowledgeable leader, delicious meal!
Saylor
11 Sep 2024
Food was so amazing, very helpful, and we had a ton of fun. It was just my friend and I doing the lesson for her birthday. We also had a lot of really interesting conversations and felt like we were all friends sitting around a table.
Jeffrey
02 Sep 2024
Good, relaxed experience making good food
Suzanne
26 Aug 2024
Excellent teacher! Prepared, friendly, welcoming, and competent! The dinner we prepared together was delicious! His positive approach and energy is contagious!
Kaija
25 Aug 2024
We had the best time cooking with Chef Washington! He gave us an experience we will never forget! It was so much fun and he is so friendly and kind. Great experience!
Patricia
18 Aug 2024
Super fun. A lot of food. Bringing to go containers is a must. Chef is a nice guy.
Amanda
14 Aug 2024
If you're thinking of booking any experience with Chef Washington just do it! He taught my husband and I so much in just 1 cooking class, and we all prepared a fabulous meal with tons of leftovers. I admittedly am not great in the kitchen, but Chef Washington made me feel confident and accomplished. Chef Washington is a wonderful teacher, host and cook. We can't wait to book with him again!
Beth
13 Aug 2024
Chef Washington was wonderful. Friendly, informative and fun. The food was delicious and a good time was had by all.
Brad
13 Aug 2024
Chef Washington was a great host and Sherpa as we made our way through a delicious Thai meal. It was just the right amount of preparation, participation, and partaking in the feast! Chef Washington is easy-going. He keeps things moving. And he seems to really enjoy what he does!
Liz
07 Aug 2024
Chef Washington did a great job with adjusting the menu to accommodate our various dietary restrictions! the intro ice breaker was a great way to start the evening. Chef made sure we all had tasks and were contributing to the meal. I do wish that cozy meal was a bit more clear from the start that when you select the option to host in your own home there is going to be a lot of clean up once the meal is over. Luckily our team did a good job working together and no one was left to do it all themselves.
Sasha
28 Jul 2024
Chef Washington was awesome from start to finish. He was so warm and friendly and so fun to work with. He did a great job of explaining each step and assigning out multiple tasks and checking our work throughout. He was a delight to visit with and the food was amazing. Bring to go containers! He was kind in packaging ours up and we have left overs for dayzzzz! Would definitely recommend and will hire him again for future events and classes.
Katherine
27 Jul 2024
Amazing experience, Chef Washington is so welcoming and we loved the menu! Literally talked the whole way home about how much fun we had during the class. Highly recommend!!!
Nathan
25 Jul 2024
Excellent menu, friendly chef, and the class covered all the prep from raw ingredients to the final dish.
Alexis
22 Jul 2024
Chef Washington and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. He promptly replied to questions before our arrival and offered alternatives to accommodate a peach allergy. We chose the Soulful Southern cooking class to try a new spin on dishes we already enjoy and learn a few professional tips. He had great energy and the conversation flowed naturally. He also did a good job explaining how to make the food, and we were able to taste everything as we made it. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun evening and a gourmet meal!
Jordaizn
30 Jun 2024
Excellent cooking class! Really enjoyed our time with Chef Washington. He made high end cooking seem easy and very delicious!
Eowyn
16 Jun 2024
We had so much fun learning to make some French classics. Chef Washington was fab and had us all involved and learning. Highly recommend for any kids! The meal was delicious and had so many dishes, we brought home tons of left overs.
Suzanne
09 Jun 2024
Chef Washington is amazing!! We absolutely loved working with him doing a private cooking class at our residence. He is so knowledgeable and kind. He showed up with flowers and a complementary bottle of wine as well as all the ingredients to cook an amazing French meal. We enjoyed every moment and learned so much. This was the perfect date night and will definitely work with him again. Thanks for your expertise Chef Washington!
Alex
04 Jun 2024
Chef Washington curated an amazing experience! My wife and I chose his course because we love to cook and his menus go above and beyond standard fare. Everything we made/ate was eHe surprised us a with an additional dish of fried catfish (one of my favorites) and paired our meals with a perfect zinfandel. We had an amazing time and learned a lot in the process. I can’t recommend him enough and my wife and I are looking forward to trying one of his other menus in the future!
Daniel
23 Jan 2024
Had a great experience with Chef Washington. Learned a lot and the food came out amazing!
Edward
22 Jan 2024
We had a great time with Chef Washington and one other couple in attendance. Everyone was welcoming. The food was great. We had a lot of fun
Britany
20 Jan 2024
We had a great time and the food was amazing. We would definitely do it again and will tell friends about him.
Deborah
13 Jan 2024
I am sad to post a negative review, but I think other customers need to know what happened to us before choosing to book their own experience. I wish I had spent more time vetting Cozymeal before spending a lot of money on what ended up being an expensive disappointment. Bottom line, our instructor was friendly, but there were several important misses in our experience. A serious food allergy ignored. Concerns regarding food handling safety. Dishes that were not aligned with the cuisine. Incomplete dishes. We booked this for six adults as a private cooking class. It did not, in any of our opinions, live up to Cozymeal’s promise to deliver an “exceptional service” experience produced by a “certified chef.” I reached out directly to Cozymeal regarding our concerns but received no response other than to say they would look into it. There was no follow-up after that. Cozymeal buyers beware.
Sydney
08 Dec 2023
Chef Washington did an awesome job on our meal! It was delicious and such a good representation of PNW foods. We hired him to make a meal for a work function which was held in an airbnb - so there were some unknown elements regarding what would be in the kitchen. He did a great job of planning for the unknowns and being flexible when something was supposed to have been there but was not. He also did a great job of cooking on the island part of the kitchen while we were all around him in the kitchen and dining room. I cannot recommend him enough! And for my fellow Bainbridge Islanders - he did say he would consider coming to the island!
Benedicte
19 Nov 2023
Awesome experience cooking with Chef Washington and preparing a delicious meal! My husband and I had a great time - will definitely do it again with kids and friends. Highly recommended
Briar
12 Nov 2023
Lovely dinner with plenty of leftovers!
Juan
04 Oct 2023
Experience was great and Chef Washington is a good host. I liked being able to bring my champagne and enjoying it while we cooked. Learned a couple of new things we will continue to do in our own kitchen. Would recommend to my friends.
Adam
01 Oct 2023
Fun class!
Daryl
30 Sep 2023
The food prepared was delicious. My dinner companions and the chef were interesting. and I learned skills and practices I will implement.
Tanner Garrett
21 Sep 2023
We had a fantastic evening with Chef Washington - with just the two of us there was plenty to do and he was extremely easy to get along with! We also appreciated that he made a packet with the instructions and ingredients so we could cook the dishes ourselves at home (we did and it was delicious!) All-in-all would recommend!
Angela
16 Sep 2023
Chef Washington was amazing! We both learned so much and had absolutely delicious food. He was so generous and gracious to us as well. We both learned so much about thai cuisine and basic cooking techniques. We will definitely be doing this again!
Elaine
16 Sep 2023
We had a super fun evening with in our home with two couples and Chef Washington. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous (enough for left-overs!) Chef was skilled with delegation and shared a lot of good cooking tips. Great evening!
Raechel
13 Sep 2023
Chef Washington was friendly, fun and informative! A middle school Culinary Arts teacher by day, and works at a restaurant on the weekends, his knowledge was clear and his passion and patience for teaching made him a valuable leader in the kitchen. I gained new Thai cooking skills, ate great food, and enjoyed all the good company at hand! Chef generously sent us home with ample leftovers at the end, would highly suggest!
Margarita
06 Sep 2023
We had a fantastic experience at Chef Washington's cooking class. Throughout the session, we gained a lot of new culinary knowledge. It was pleasantly surprising that we had the opportunity to prepare even more dishes than what was initially planned on the menu. The entire cooking process was incredibly enjoyable, and the gesture of presenting flowers to the ladies at the end added a delightful touch. We highly recommend this experience!
Ellington
28 Aug 2023
I bought this class for my second anniversary knowing nothing about Cozymeal or Chef Washington. The class turned out to be amazing. Chef was welcoming, friendly, and brought a comforting atmosphere. He teaches cooking in middle school so it was second nature being a leader in the kitchen for him. Chef always had something for everyone to do, and made it essential that everybody got a try at cooking. He also had a dog named Charlie who I found adorable. At the end, (as awesome as I think he is) I liked that we ate without Chef. It gave the class a chance to connect a little bit. Maybe I only liked it because the other couple was a pleasure as well. All in all, Chef Washington is a great teacher, cook, and host. And I would recommend him to any person.
Tracy
26 Aug 2023
It was great. Food was above and beyond. Tasted great. Environment was clean and well stocked. Chef was courteous. He had great knowledge. Can’t wait to do it again.
Debra
19 Aug 2023
It was an excellent experience.
Hamilton Carter
18 Aug 2023
Chef Washington, has an easy going and patient personality. The experience was fun and relaxed. Was a great bonding session for me and my wife and chef Washington kept everyone involved and learning! Thanks chef!
Sasha
15 Aug 2023
First Cozymeal experience, and my bf and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Washington! He provided with aprons and name tags, took time to do introductions and share fun facts, then he walked through the menu. I was really excited for this class as I haven't dabbled in cooking French cuisine, and his kindness and approachability made it much easier to jump in. It was just the three of us in the kitchen, and Chef Washington was very good at checking in, gauging our interests, delegating, and supporting. With a small group, we were all staying busy and it was really engaging to cook. He gave us tips and tricks along the way for cooking and we chatted throughout the night about life, interests, and food. The meal was so good and it was rewarding that we helped cook it. The chicken fricassee and mushroom gravy were absolutely delicious. The chicken fell right off the bone. We also made an extra dish, as he made the pate ahead of time due to the time constraints. I loved the pate; while basic ingredients, the labor of love and technique to build flavor was evident here. YUM. This exceeded any expectation I had. Thanks for hosting us, Chef Washington! Tips: - bring a water bottle and stay hydrated throughout the experience. Chef offered us bottled water he had in the fridge, but even with 3 of us, we were losing track of which bottle was whose. - bring your own to-go containers, in case you have any leftovers you'd like to take. Chef generously gave one of his big containers and some ziplocs.
Suzanne
07 Aug 2023
Chef Washington not only met expectations he exceeded them 1,000 fold. Thank you chef for creating such a memorable birthday experience for my daughter.
Kim
01 Aug 2023
Great class! Easy to follow recipes that were super tasty and not so complicated that we won’t use them in the future! Chef Washington was great!
Laura Islas
29 Jul 2023
Chef Washington is a great teacher and chef! My boyfriend and I learned so much and got exposed to cooking foods we normally wouldn’t feel comfortable making. Highly recommend him for any cooking class he offers!
Nathan
29 Jul 2023
Chef Washington was great! We had an amazing time making delicious Thai food! Highly recommend!
YING
22 Jul 2023
The chef managed process well and the kitchen are well organized. We enjoy the time cooking together and eating together in a home environment.
Zandi
21 Jul 2023
10/10 experience! Felt so welcome in his home- the food was incredible! Chef Washington’s whole vibe was so chill we felt right at home! The food was so good and so much we could barely finish it even though we wanted to keep eating! He really let us do our own thing throughout the recipe! Extra bonus: the dog Charlie was super cute!
Michelle
21 Jul 2023
Such a fun experience! Chef Washington was relaxed, knowledgeable, and a wonderful host. Everything on the menu was delicious and everyone in my group felt proud of the meal we made together.
Vivian Ta
10 Jul 2023
While the food tasted great, especially the confit chicken from Chef Larson and the apple tarts that we made, I felt like this experience in comparison to some of the others that I've had on CozyMeal fell short in a few ways: - Kitchen floor felt dirty/grimy (Slippers should have been provided) - No aprons (Should probably have been provided for all the splatter on our clothes from the oil) - Experience felt haphazard and a bit disorganized - Our names were confused basically the entire experience (name tags were definitely needed) - Because we were switching between so many stations, it might have made more sense to provide us with disposable kitchen gloves so we didn't have to wash our hands so many times when switching from say touching chicken to touching veggies. Or just...more tongs. I think out of the whole experience, the only thing I got out of it was making a roux as that was the only station I was at long enough to finish what I was doing. We were shifted around so many times that it was hard to stay focused on what we're doing and learning. To make the experience better, I believe the Chef should either provide the slippers/gloves/aprons or possibly let the customers know beforehand to bring those on their own.
Catherine
08 Jun 2023
We had a wonderful time with Chef Washington! The food was delicious!
Melanie
08 Jun 2023
We chose a meal by Chef Washington for a team building event, and it was an amazing time! He was patient and knowledgeable, and helped us both learn about cooking/baking and make delicious food. The results were incredible! Highly recommend!
Justin
08 Jun 2023
Chef Washington was friendly and a wonderful host. We signed up for the French cooking class, and the chef welcomed us into his lovely home. He had prepared some snacks and wine from the appetizer portion of the menu, so we could chat and get comfortable as we prepared to cook. Chef Washington was great about making sure everybody had something to do and felt included, and had us pause a few times to taste what we were preparing. In addition to the recipe, he taught us a few basic techniques that I think we'll all find useful going forward. When we finished, he had us sit down at the table with some wine and served us the fabulous meals we helped to cook. I can definitely recommend the experience! We had a lot of fun, learned a lot, and the food was amazing. Thank you again!
Girlgeek101
03 Jun 2023
This was the most amazing experience I've ever had in the kitchen! The chef was not only an highly talented instructor (you need patience with me LOL) but he was so efficient in everything that the kitchen was spotless again once the meal was done! PLUS the food tasted AMAZING! Absolutely an experience I'd love to do again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Briana
21 May 2023
This was such a fun cooking class to learn the basics of thai cuisine. Chef Washington was patient and thorough and an excellent host in his home. Highly recommend!
Kay
21 May 2023
Chef Washington was great! Very organized and personable. My daughter and I enjoyed our cooking experience, and the Thai food was delicious.
Kari
18 May 2023
Fun evening prepping for our delicious Thai meal. Chef Washington is very knowledgeable and fun to work with in the kitchen. We had a great time and highly recommend this meal
Cori Bowman
11 May 2023
Chef Washington’s culinary vision for the surf and turf served a well-rounded and thoughtful experience. He makes an excellent host - Our group has a range of cooking skills but all participated and felt welcomed. Thank you chef!
Shon
07 May 2023
Chef was hospitable. Home was clean. Experience felt disorganized, lacking preparation. It was as if we were the first customers to attend this experience for this chef.
Ahmed
05 May 2023
Chef was friendly, and company was great!
Brenda
30 Apr 2023
Very nice guy. This was his first class and he has some kinks to work out, The concept is great and we had a really fun group of people. Having the ingredients cleaned, trimmed and prepped ahead of time would have made the cooking more efficient. Explaining each course and how it is prepared to everyone would have been better than assigning each person to a task. Have guests being their own aprons.
$ 119 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.
Meet your chef
Chef Washington shares his talents as a trained chef with aspiring cooks of all ages and skill levels. His experience in the culinary industry ranges from roles in hotels and restaurants, as well as years spent in middle school education. Being able to combine his passions for food and teaching brings him immense joy. With Chef Washington in the kitchen, everyone is in for a real gourmet treat!
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