Learn how to cook traditional Indian meals and spice-up your meals.
Discover the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine in this authentic vegetarian cooking class. Guided by Chef Vinny, confident in traditional Indian cuisine, you'll learn how to create classic dishes using time-honored techniques and aromatic spices.
Begin by making crisp, golden samosas filled with a savory blend of peas, potatoes and cumin. Then, prepare fragrant rice pilaf and creamy dhal, a comforting dish of lentils, onions and ghee. Conclude the experience with kheer, a delicately spiced milk pudding. This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn the essentials of Indian cooking at home.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
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.
With a diploma in culinary arts and a sommelier certification, Chef Vinny brings a diverse skill set to the table. Specializing in Mediterranean and South Asian fusion cuisine, he expertly caters to a variety of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, kosher, halal, pescatarian and gluten-free. His passion for menu development, food and wine pairing and event planning shines through in every cooking class, creating an immersive and enriching culinary experience.
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 Vinny will travel to guests within New Jersey for this experience.
Learn how to cook traditional Indian meals and spice-up your meals.
Discover the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine in this authentic vegetarian cooking class. Guided by Chef Vinny, confident in traditional Indian cuisine, you'll learn how to create classic dishes using time-honored techniques and aromatic spices.
Begin by making crisp, golden samosas filled with a savory blend of peas, potatoes and cumin. Then, prepare fragrant rice pilaf and creamy dhal, a comforting dish of lentils, onions and ghee. Conclude the experience with kheer, a delicately spiced milk pudding. This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn the essentials of Indian cooking at home.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
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.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Vinny
ed
25 Jul 2025
Exceeded all expectations! Top 3 dessert of all time, best preparation of ravioli I've ever had, excellent arancini. Everything was amazing. I'd highly recommend Chef Vinny and definitely will hire him again if I have the chance.
Reviews Chef Vinny received outside of Cozymeal
llyssa V.
02 Mar 2025
I am sitting here eating left overs from last night still in amazement at how amazing it was having Chef Vinny host us in my home last night.
There are five items above to choose from and you are only allowed to choose three or else I would have chosen all five. My daughter and son-in-law gifted us this dinner and she told me Vinny was so easy to work with. He had great ideas and was very attentive to all of our dietary restrictions creating a menu specific to us. Vinny and his assistant showed up right on time. They brought all their own cooking utensils and the plates and silverware we would be using. Dinner started with the first course which was three Mediterranean style dips and two lamb appetizers. Each was better than the next. The offerings were in abundance and there was no way our group would be able to eat it all. The second course consisted of three different main dishes, vegetarian, a chicken and a duck, each with accompaniments. Each was served separately with time allowed to leisurely eat each dish. Thank goodness no matter how stuffed you are there is always somehow room for dessert. We were served a lemon custard tart with ice cream. Our friends were blown away. They could not stop thanking us for an amazing experience. We look forward to working with them again and sharing their culinary artistry with more of our friends. I am confident that anyone that chooses chef Vinny to host an event for them will be truly satisfied they made that choice.
Amelia B
27 Feb 2025
The food that they catered for my event was exemplary. They worked with our budget and came up with dishes that all my guests loved. Vinny, the owner, is very professional. He took care of every minute detail to make my event a memorable one.
Jenae K
25 Feb 2025
Chef Vinny truly brought my birthday dinner to life.
From the initial planning, where he helped me select the perfect meals and appetizers, to offering a variety of options, designing a menu, and creating an interactive experience by explaining each dish, the entire event was flawless. He even cleaned up afterward, leaving everything spotless. The food was incredible-delicious, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked with just the right portion sizes. I highly recommend Vinny for any catering or private dining needs. My friends were all impressed, and I'll definitely hire his services again.
Kevin
24 Feb 2025
Excellent service and wonderful food. Chef Vinny is prompt in his responses, reasonable in his prices, but provides world class culinary treats as a chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America. He is perfect for catering request of all sizes!
Diana G
23 Feb 2025
Vinny is an artist. He created a menu that was cross cultural, intriguing and delicious. We had a drop off delivery and not full service, but he personally delivered the items and explained the preparation of it to my staff. Everything was delicious and it had our party attendants asking for more. They were astounded to see a vegan gulab jaman - and it with a guava sauce! It was amazing! I will be sure to come back for future parties that have similar needs. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Jason W
23 Feb 2025
The food was delicious and the service was prompt.
Exactly what I needed for my film shoot. Thank you, Vinny!
Felix
17 Feb 2025
Chef Vinny was wonderful to work with. His work ethic, attention to detail and level of
professionalism shattered my expectations. Would definitely work with again in the near future!
Ash
17 Feb 2025
Chef Vinny and his team have conceptualized my event with every detail in place. Highly Recommended!
Ami
17 Feb 2025
Chef Vinny was amazing! I was hosting a small dinner party with a few of my friends and he customized the menu to our dietary needs, and was very helpful in suggesting interesting items. He was very professional and personable, not to mention the food was spectacular. I cannot say enough good things about him, highly highly recommend!
Silvia
07 Feb 2025
Chef Vinny was super to work with! Professional, helpful, creative, punctual, collaborative......overall a great experience!
Jen
31 Jan 2025
Couldn’t recommend Vinny more for a private chef event! We had him for a Christmas dinner with our family and it was spectacular! The food was incredible and plated so beautifully. He was great to work with! Easy to communicate with, flexible, brought all of his own equipment, and cleaned up everything. Thanks for a great night! We will be using him for another event later this year.
