Learn to make authentic Latin American fare, guided by a gourmet chef.
Take a trip to the South in this Latin American cooking class. Learn to make authentic fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu.
Start with fresh guacamole and homemade tortilla chips accompanied by grilled garlic shrimp skewers. For the main course, dig into classic carne asada topped with chimichurri sauce and served with a side of blistered vegetables. End class with jiggly coconut flan topped with fresh pineapple for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With chimichurri sauce, blistered vegetables and cilantro-lime rice
Coconut Flan
With fresh pineapple
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 Oumar’s mission is to build meaningful connections through food whether running large-scale catering events, teaching kitchen skills to amateur cooks or feeding those in need. As an executive chef and entrepreneur in South America, Chef Oumar combined top-notch cuisine with unmatched hospitality and expertise to create unforgettable culinary experiences. Now, Chef Oumar inspires others by showcasing the power of great food.
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.
Chef Oumar will travel to guests within Chicago for this experience.
Learn to make authentic Latin American fare, guided by a gourmet chef.
Take a trip to the South in this Latin American cooking class. Learn to make authentic fare from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Gain new skills in the kitchen while cooking through a multi-course menu.
Start with fresh guacamole and homemade tortilla chips accompanied by grilled garlic shrimp skewers. For the main course, dig into classic carne asada topped with chimichurri sauce and served with a side of blistered vegetables. End class with jiggly coconut flan topped with fresh pineapple for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
With chimichurri sauce, blistered vegetables and cilantro-lime rice
Coconut Flan
With fresh pineapple
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.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Oumar
Jackie
06 Oct 2025
Chef Oumar wowed us with his cooking skills and delicious cuisine. Very professional and we so enjoyed his story and watching him do what he does best! We highly recommend! Looking forward to the next time.
Cormac
21 Feb 2025
We had a lovely evening with Chef Oumar! Gave us some great tips and provided delicious food, and he was great conversation for the evening. We would definitely recommend
Brooke
04 Jan 2025
We had a phenomenal experience with Chef Oumar. He was a thoughtful and patient teacher; we chose to be hands on and cooked together. He created a relaxed and fun atmosphere and we can’t wait to enjoy another experience with him!!!
Reviews Chef Oumar received outside of Cozymeal
Marcelo
08 Nov 2024
Chef Oumar is a dedicated Chef with a great experience to share.
