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Cooking Class - Elegant Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
Cooking Class - Elegant Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
157 reviews
157 reviews 
$ 139 Per person
all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.
Can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
Elevate festive gatherings with elegant handcrafted appetizers.
Join the acclaimed Chef Laura for a hands-on seasonal cooking class where you’ll master a sophisticated array of holiday hors d’oeuvres. Learn to prepare the recipes of his four-course appetizer menu to uplift any occasion with a gourmet touch.
Step by step, you'll learn gourmet techniques including marinating fresh chèvre in fragrant herb oil, baking artisanal crackers and roasting savory stuffed mushrooms. Create a rich vegan cashew dip paired with hand-cut crudités and complete the spread by baking airy gougères filled with silky smoked salmon mousse. With your new skills, confidence and gourmet recipes, you’ll delight guests throughout the holiday season. Book today - to already plan your next festive gathering.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Marinated Chèvre With Rustic Handcrafted Crackers
With goat cheese, cinnamon, za'atar, honey, flour and olive oil
White Button Mushrooms With Pancetta, Shallot and Sage
With white button mushrooms, pancetta, shallot and sage
Vegan Cashew Dip With Seasonal Crudités
With cashews, garlic, olive oil, honey and assorted vegetables
Gruyère Gougères With Smoked Salmon Mousse
With flour, eggs, salmon, salt, lemon and cream cheese
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.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Baking, French, Gourmet, Holiday, Pastry
Meet your chef
Chef Laura has an incredible culinary résumé that includes graduating with honors from the International Culinary Center. Previously, a caterer and chef instructor, Chef Laura currently hosts fun and exciting cooking classes where she shares her sharp culinary knowledge and techniques. She knows exactly how to prepare a menu using optimal seasonal ingredients that bring out the best aromas and flavors for a truly beautiful dish, so prepare to up your cooking game!
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Cancellation Policy
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
Elevate festive gatherings with elegant handcrafted appetizers.
Join the acclaimed Chef Laura for a hands-on seasonal cooking class where you’ll master a sophisticated array of holiday hors d’oeuvres. Learn to prepare the recipes of his four-course appetizer menu to uplift any occasion with a gourmet touch.
Step by step, you'll learn gourmet techniques including marinating fresh chèvre in fragrant herb oil, baking artisanal crackers and roasting savory stuffed mushrooms. Create a rich vegan cashew dip paired with hand-cut crudités and complete the spread by baking airy gougères filled with silky smoked salmon mousse. With your new skills, confidence and gourmet recipes, you’ll delight guests throughout the holiday season. Book today - to already plan your next festive gathering.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Marinated Chèvre With Rustic Handcrafted Crackers
With goat cheese, cinnamon, za'atar, honey, flour and olive oil
White Button Mushrooms With Pancetta, Shallot and Sage
With white button mushrooms, pancetta, shallot and sage
Vegan Cashew Dip With Seasonal Crudités
With cashews, garlic, olive oil, honey and assorted vegetables
Gruyère Gougères With Smoked Salmon Mousse
With flour, eggs, salmon, salt, lemon and cream cheese
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.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Labels Baking, French, Gourmet, Holiday, Pastry
Reviews
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Laura
CHRISTIANA
18 Jul 2025
This was my second class with Chef Laura, and once again, it was a great cooking experience! She has a wonderful way of combining warmth and friendliness with a clear, thoughtful approach to cooking. I always appreciate how she not only shares plenty of helpful tips but also takes the time to explain the reasoning behind each step, which really helps deepen my understanding.
The dishes we made were absolutely delicious !!! (Steak with Salad, Beef Empanada, and Lava Cake) —I can’t wait to recreate them for my family! I’m already looking forward to my next class with her. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn, improve, and have a great time doing it!
Gabrielle
13 Jun 2025
We had such a fantastic experience with Chef Laura! Her home was beautiful, she was welcoming and a very great teacher.
Clémence
07 Mar 2025
Professional, thorough and knowledgeable, we had a great time preparing our meal with Laura. The food was delicious and her kitchen was spotless with breathtaking views on a valley. I highly recommend Laura for your next cooking class!
Sean
11 Feb 2025
Casual, informative, inspirational, and fun. Chef Laura was nothing short of a great host, and taught this 50-yr old man how to cook steak … the RIGHT way. Lovely evening.
Miklos
30 Jan 2025
Amazing experience for a team event and would definitely do it again!
Luis
12 Jan 2025
Very welcoming and friendly and knew exactly what she was doing in the kitchen. Will definitely go to another of her classes.
Anathea
21 Sep 2024
Me and my Dad had an amazing time with Chef Laura. We learned a lot and cooked a delicious meal I didn’t know I was capable of making! Highly recommend her class!
Eleni Tignor
12 Aug 2024
Laura was very friendly and knowledgeable. Well prepped and the menu was as advertised. We enjoyed ourselves and the prepared food was very tasty. We did feel a bit rushed both in the preparation and dining experience. Perhaps plan for a bit longer time frame. We appreciated being given the foods that were not consumed that evening.
Damian
08 Aug 2024
We had a very fun and amazing time with Chef Laura. Great environment and she kept everything very simple to understand and the pastries turned out great!
Gabriella
02 Aug 2024
This class was everything we wanted! Wonderful instruction, beautiful kitchen, and delicious results. Thank you Chef Laura!
David
16 Jul 2024
Chef Laura is the dream home chef! Her house and kitchen were spotless and stunning, her calm demeanor is inviting to even the most inexperienced cooks, and her menus are beyond delicious! We will re-book for sure!
Kim
19 Jun 2024
We learned a lot and had so much fun doing it! Chef Laura has an engaging style of teaching that made us feel like 3 friends hanging out rather than students in a class.
Gary Wilkerson
19 Jun 2024
It was a fun and engaging class. Chef Laura is a great teacher and was very informative. I will never cook steak the same way again after today’s experience. I highly recommend this class. Thanks for your great hospitality.
Daniel
11 Jun 2024
Great teacher, amazing experience. Recommend for a nice anniversary gift.
Kristine
10 Jun 2024
Laura was sweet and very easy to get along with. We learned lots, shared a wonderful meal, and became friends by the end of the class! Highly recommend!
Mariela
30 May 2024
Chef Laura is a great cooker and teacher. I had a great experience baking with her, she had everything detailed prepared before hand so there was no waste of time between one recipe and the next one. Plus what we baked was absolutely delicious! I'm planning on booking more classes :)
Stephen
23 May 2024
We had such a fun time with Chef Laura! So welcoming and knowledgeable. We learned lots of great cooking tips in a warm and relaxed environment. Definitely recommend her classes :)
Charlie
11 May 2024
Great experience. Highly recommend.
Patricia
06 May 2024
Chef Laura was outstanding!
Stefanie
05 May 2024
Wonderful evening and instruction. We quickly felt right at home with Chef Laura and enjoyed our meal thoroughly!
Mihaela
06 Apr 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, the meal, learning new things in a lovely kitchen and chef Laura's company. We can't wait to try other dishes with her and bring more friends to share in the experience! Thank you again for an amazing experience and meal!
Taylor
26 Mar 2024
This is our second class with Chef Laura , and it was just as great as the first! She is so knowledgeable and makes the class so enjoyable and fun.
Cole
08 Mar 2024
This was one of our favorite date nights ever. Chef Laura made it very easy to feel comfortable in her home, and of course the food was amazing! This was a great experience, thanks Laura!
Antonio
04 Mar 2024
Laura was very kind and friendly from the moment we booked this reservation. She opened her beautiful home to us all and made us feel right at home. She was the perfect host and I can not wait to work with her again. The Argentina dish was delicious and she provided enough for us to have leftovers to repeat at home on our own.
Nathan
16 Feb 2024
My wife and I really enjoyed our class with Chef Laura! I had tried to book this class in the past but it was cancelled due to Chef Laura's kitchen remodel, which turned out great. She was very gracious in trying to re-schedule our class and making it work for us. Although we couldn't make it work that time, we were finally able to attend her class and I'm glad we did. The food was excellent and we had tons of leftovers. And Chef Laura did a great job of explaining why she did things the way she did and answering all of our questions. Highly recommend!
Eliza Frohoff
11 Feb 2024
Fantastic class! Loved all the recipes and Chef Laura was amazing!
bret
18 Jan 2024
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Super friendly, great kitchen, and very knowledgeable. We'll be back for another class!
Morgan
15 Jan 2024
Laura was fantastic!! We had such a great time. You must take a class by her!
Dana
11 Jan 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our class with Chef Laura. It was a great mother/son date night. Chef Laura was very pleasant, welcoming and professional. The menu was prepped to perfection, which helped when trying to focus on the cooking techniques. The meal was delicious! We would love to take another class in the future!
Svetlana
27 Dec 2023
The cooking lesson was great! I got it as a birthday gift for my husband and we both enjoyed it very much. The food was delicious and the kitchen was incredibly cozy and clean. Thank you for sharing your expertise Chef Laura!
Alison
07 Dec 2023
Chef Laura brings her lively and efficient self to the table for a fun experience. Her kitchen is white and clean and light. Good cooking vibes. Wish she had coffee and cream there, instant Tim Hortons maybe? Eh?
Mary
05 Dec 2023
Laura is wonderful! We learned so much once again, and had fun doing it. His her is lovely. It's so fun to sit & eat our dishes over a bottle of wine.
Jennifer
15 Nov 2023
Chef Laura was professional and excellent at what she does. Her space was meticulously clean and beautiful to work in. She was gregarious and kept conversation flowing while teaching us about cooking. I learned so much from this class! Quite a few things I’ve been doing wrong and got some tips on new cookware for my first home. The experience was a fun thing to do as a couple and my husband who was very skeptical had a great time and even said he would join me for another one. I thought Chef Laura was just as educational and informative as encouraging. I loved the meal we made and feel more confident making empanadas, steak and dulce de leche dessert on my own now. I can’t wait to try the recipes at home! We had some leftovers from our class so I will have the opportunity to try making the empanadas again on my own using my oven. I will definitely be coming back as I think this is a fun activity.
Sherif
08 Nov 2023
What an incredible experience! Chef Laura was so welcoming, and the class was very informative, full of tips, tricks, and best practices. We were blown away by how wonderful everything came out. I would strongly recommend Chef Laura for a wonderful experience.
Robert
29 Oct 2023
Loved the class and how well laid out everything was while being very engaging
Anthony
29 Oct 2023
Great class. super engaging teacher with a perfectly paced plan to make sure you’re learning and having fun baking.
Linda
23 Oct 2023
We had a great time cooking with Chef Laura today. We learned some great cooking tips and the meal was wonderful! We even got leftovers ??
Stephanie
16 Oct 2023
My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Chef Laura! She thoroughly explained all of the steps to each recipe and even made great conversation getting to know us! I highly recommend taking any of her classes!
Leslie
14 Oct 2023
This class was amazing! Chef Laura was knowledgeable and personable. The menu was delicious! Would definitely love to take another class.
Chris
13 Oct 2023
Chef Laura was awesome! Couldn’t recommend her enough. She has a beautiful kitchen and took the time to explain to us all the nuance of her cooking style and our meal. Best night!
Aurora
19 Sep 2023
Chef Laura was amazing and knowledgeable in everything baking! I loved her background story and how she got to teaching from her home. Her kitchen is beautiful, warm, and inviting. Definitely recommend!
Breana
28 Aug 2023
Chef Laura was so amazing. Such a beautiful kitchen, beautiful ingredients and a lovely teacher. Would 1000% recommend
John
12 Aug 2023
What a delightful evening with Chef Laura. My adult daughter and I had a great time learning, cooking and eating a delicious meal. She was a friendly warm welcoming host, teacher and chef. Will absolutely take more classes from her.
Molly
30 Jul 2023
Chef Laura was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. I feel fully prepared to make these recipes on my own now!!
Helen
28 Jun 2023
Chef Laura was amazing. So informative and friendly taking us through every step while explaining to us why we were doing so. I would highly recommend to anyone else interested in a new and fun baking experience.
Dwayne
25 Jun 2023
We had an excellent time learning French pastry with chef Laura. She was very knowledgeable and organized which made for a positive learning experience.
Erin
03 Jun 2023
Awesome experience. Took the class with my teenage son and Chef Laura did an awesome job making the class engaging and informative.
Gary
27 May 2023
Great experience. This was our 2nd time with Chef Laura. She is great, and we love the food. I have even made the steak and chimichuri since our experience.
High praise for Chef Laura.
Jeff
07 May 2023
We had such a great time with Chef Laura for the flavors of Argentina menu. She was a gracious host in her beautiful home and was a wonderful instructor for us to learn from. Bonus points for all of the food being phenomenal. Highly recommend and will be doing more classes with her.
Elaine
06 May 2023
This was a great culinary experience. Chef Laura took us step-by-step and gave important tips and tricks that don't show up in recipes.
Vicki
26 Apr 2023
Chef Laura is wonderful. I do not typically cook much of anything and have never been that interested however, she makes preparing a meal fun and interesting and definitely does not make me feel inadequate because I'm not familiar with some of the terminology or methods. I have now been in 2 group sessions with her and would highly recommend her.
Hans
24 Apr 2023
Chef Laura did a great job teaching us to prepare some great food.
It was a wonderful experience.
Looking forward to another session with Chef Laura
Daniel
24 Apr 2023
Chef Laura was a delight! We had a blast in her beautiful kitchen in a really fun environment!
Bill
22 Apr 2023
Chef always has an exquisite meal and experience
Rebecca
22 Apr 2023
Chef Laura is lovely and so kind! Her food is amazing and she’s super patient! 11/10 recommend ❤️
Schuyler
21 Apr 2023
Thank you Chef Laura for an incredible evening. Wonderful atmosphere, lots of fun, and delicious food!
Sofia Winter
21 Apr 2023
My husband and I loved the class with Laura. She helped us feel comfortable in the kitchen and made this a lovely experience. To top it off, the dinner turned out delicious! We are looking forward to booking more classed with Chef Laura.
Maureen
17 Apr 2023
The class was so fun and informative and Chef Laura is so lovely. Really enjoyed it!
Robyn
13 Apr 2023
The lesson was everything I’d hoped for, and I learned several new techniques. Laura is an excellent teacher. She explained things very clearly but let the students do the actual work. Everything was clean and well organized too. The pastries we made looked and tasted like they were from a top-rate bakery.
Bradley
10 Apr 2023
We really enjoyed ourselves and Chef Laura was amazing. The experience exceeded our expectations!!
Hunter
06 Apr 2023
Absolutely amazing experience. Laura was friendly, polite, and most importantly the food was DELICIOUS! Most definitely will be doing a class of hers again.
Neil
06 Apr 2023
We had a ton of fun with Chef Laura for her "Flavors of Argentina" class. She explained the instructions very clearly and had a lot of helpful techniques, everything turned out delicious. Her passion for food really came through. I would definitely book another class with Chef Laura.
Jaclyn
30 Mar 2023
Laura was absolutely wonderful!! We learned so much from her. Laura made us feel right at home in her kitchen and it was like we knew her for years within minutes. Can't recommend her enough!
Jacob
28 Mar 2023
Chef Laura was absolutely wonderful. Such a bright person to be in the kitchen with, and the menu was great. Delicious as well. We will do another class for sure!
Desirae Martinez
26 Mar 2023
My husband got this experience for our 1 year anniversary and it was so wonderful! Chef Laura is the warmest and kindest person to walk you through the menu. A very welcoming environment she has created in her lovely home. She prepares a lot of items beforehand, so it is not overwhelming. 10/10 would recommend.
Lawrence
23 Mar 2023
Great class! Laura was an awesome instructor and taught my wife and i a few new tricks in the kitchen. Speaking of kitchen, Laura has a great one and we were very impressed with the whole production. Really good experience I would highly recommend!
Allison
16 Mar 2023
I loved this class! Super fun and the food was ABOVE restaurant quality.
Brian
26 Feb 2023
Chef Laura was amazing! She was super hospitable and welcoming. Even though the menu might look a bit intimidating at first, she eases you into the whole process so that you'll produce a delicious, excellent meal. The food was absolutely delicious!
Norma
20 Dec 2022
We had a delightful time preparing our delicious Argentinian meal in Chef Laura’s lovely home. Chef Laura is talented, seasoned , and personable chef. She’s approachable and welcomes questions. Her class was well organized, informative, and fun! Would highly recommend!!
Bahar Demirel
19 Dec 2022
Thank you for the delicious cookies.??
Anthony
12 Dec 2022
Chef Laura was professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and so fun & funny! She was extremely welcoming and the class was very friendly to cooks of all skill level. Her home was a lovely place to learn and have dinner.
I would definitely recommend CozyMeal; especially with Chef Laura to family & friends.
Craig
04 Dec 2022
Chef Laura was outstanding, we learned a lot of great techniques and were able to be hands on the entire cooking class. It was great to experience some flavors that were entirely new to us.
Lauren
28 Oct 2022
Our experience with Chef Laura was great! Very friendly, great teacher, and most importantly the meal was amazing! We’ve already recommended her to all our friends!
Tiffany
25 Oct 2022
I booked a class with Laura for my husband’s birthday and she did not disappoint! The class was fun, professional, and we learned several new skills and techniques. Plus, the food was delicious! Highly recommend taking a class with Laura… I know we’ll be back!
Sherry
21 Oct 2022
Chef Laura was a warm and welcoming hostess. The dinner menu was nicely balanced, easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. We will definitely be returning for another class with Chef Laura.
Celeste
18 Oct 2022
Had a really great time. Chef Laura was both welcoming, personable, & knowledgable. Loved the experience & the food! Only feedback is that we are giving a little bit more instruction & tips we can take home!
Meadow
10 Oct 2022
We loveddd Chef Laura's class! The food was delicious and the overall experience was both fun and relaxing :)
Cody
08 Oct 2022
Excellent experience!
Marci Duhs
06 Oct 2022
Another wonderful experience with Chef Laura! Loved the recipes and it is always a joy to learn from her in her beautiful home! I will be back!!!
Tristan
24 Sep 2022
Chef Laura was engaging and an amazing teacher. The meal was delicious and something we would have never tried on our own. Such a great experience!
Catherine
05 Sep 2022
Chef Laura is so fun and knowledgeable. Her home is beautiful and food is delicious! Great experience.
Keith
30 Aug 2022
When we received a gift certificate from our daughter from Cozymeal. We were not sure what to think about the idea, until after our class and now we are hooked! Chef Laura taught us some amazing techniques and we made an extraordinary Tuscan meal. We enjoyed her sincere kindness and beautiful kitchen.
Michael
29 Aug 2022
Laura you were absolutely amazing and we look forward to taking another class with you soon! Thank you for such a great experience!
michael
18 Aug 2022
We loved the entire experience! Laura is awesome and easy to learn from.
We will definitely do this again and want Laura to be our chef?
Stephanie
15 Aug 2022
We had a great afternoon with Chef Laura! We learned a lot while making a delicious meal. She shared recipes and techniques that made it simple to produce complex flavors and dishes.
chris
13 Aug 2022
chef Laura was the best of the best.. she was so open and accomadating.. everyone enjoyed the entire experience.. i can never stop saying thank you for the memories you gave to my wife and family.. book chef Laura you won't be disappointed
Matt
30 Jul 2022
It was an amazing experience! I learn a lot of tips! Food was so yummy!
Linette
17 Jul 2022
My class with Chef Laura was outstanding!!! I've taken tons of cooking classes over the years, in all kinds of venues, and this is among the best. Laura was great. The food was great and it was wonderful to have if be fully "hands-on." And I learned some technique things that I can apply in many situations. I definitely will take other classes from her. I highly recommend this class!
Kevin
15 Jul 2022
We had such a great time with Chef Laura! Great food and great conversation. Highly recommend!
Brenna Gormally
15 Jul 2022
Chef Laura was amazing! Her menu was delicious and she was a delight to talk to.
Guadalupe
21 Jun 2022
Our experience with Chef Laura was amazing. She is very patient, friendly, and overall genuine. It was our first cooking class and made us feel comfortable from the beginning. We learned skills that we will be applying in the kitchen from now. The recipes we did with her were delicious. We will definitely be booking another class with Chef Laura. If you want a fun experience with an amazing Chef book with Chef Laura.
Kevin
04 Jun 2022
Chef Laura was amazing! She was so friendly and so easy to talk to and learn from. The food was delicious and I will definitely be looking for classes with her in the future!
Cathy
03 Jun 2022
WOW...spectacular evening! My daughter gave this experience to me as a birthday gift and although we were not sure how it would go, we had read amazing reviews so were optimistic. I will say that this well surpassed any expectation that we had!! Laura is lovely and charming and the menu we made was delicious! I brought leftovers to my husband and they did not disappoint! Truly lived up to the name "cozy meal"!! Delicious food with tips and tricks we can use in our future cooking endeavors, we were thrilled. She is friendly and engaging, not to mention knowledgeable about her craft and passionate about cooking! Her beautiful home was a lovely backdrop to a truly perfect experience! We are already planning our next session! Book your session now...she does not disappoint!!!
Cindy
26 May 2022
This was our (my husband and I) first cooking class. Chef Laura is so kind, funny and a genuine person. The whole experience was wonderful! We highly recommend Chef Laura and Cozymeal 10/10! We will be signing up for another cooking class and include some friends.
Bailey
24 May 2022
CHEF LAURA IS AWESOME! Laura was so fun, friendly, accommodating, and prepared to help us cook! My friend and I had such a good time, we cooked a delicious meal with Laura’s guidance and even had some leftover ingredients to bring home for the fam! She coached us through the meal, gave us pro tips for cooking in the future, and just had a very well-rounded, hands-on experience! We cooked with light music on in the background, then got to enjoy the meal in her beautiful home! Every little detail just made the experience even better and it was so so appreciated! My friend and I were talking about bringing our friends and/or our moms next time because it was such a fun time! 10/10 would recommend to others!
Carol
15 May 2022
We had a great time learning and eating!
Joann Masters
07 May 2022
Chef Laura made our cooking experience absolutely wonderful!! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and would very much like to explore other opportunities to take other classes from her. Such a fun date night for us!
Mario
26 Mar 2022
As usual chef Laura exceeded our expectations. Had a great time, she’s the best!
STEVEN
18 Mar 2022
This was a true cooking class. We all had such fun exploring this Mediterranean delight. The atmosphere was perfect and so was the food. If you are looking for an amazing experience, take this class with Chef Laura
Ellie
17 Mar 2022
Amazing time and excellent meal!
Renee
08 Mar 2022
Excellent evening of cooking and learning in her beautiful home kitchen. The menu was a well planned 3-course Tuscan meal. Chef Laura is a formally trained chef with quite a bit of experience. She walked us through all of the steps of preparation in a calm, enjoyable way. Unlike other cooking schools where the teacher performs the difficult work, she has us perform every step. We are experienced cooks but still learned some new techniques. Laura is very personable and a great conversationalist. The dinner was delicious and we would definitely recommend Chef Laura to others.
Laura
22 Feb 2022
It was a great experience! Best cooking class I’ve ever been to.
Lori
20 Feb 2022
Thank you, Laura!
Nicholas
14 Feb 2022
Chef Laura was great. She was so much fun and we could tell that not only does she really love what she does but she also really loves sharing and teaching what she does! She made the whole experience that much more fun and we definitely plan to cook with her again in the near future!
Carol
12 Feb 2022
Wonderful experience-I highly recommend Chef Laura’s class! The food was well planned and the prep work she had done made everything flow seamlessly. She has a great personality for hosting and leading class-made everyone feel comfortable and engaged. Will definitely take another class from her when I’m back in town:)
Stanley
10 Feb 2022
I liked it better than the first time! It's a really nice time and a really good menu and chef and atmosphere. Will do it again sometime!
Nir
06 Feb 2022
Chef Laura was great to work with. Amazing food and fun experience.
Mac
30 Jan 2022
The BEST time with Chef Laura!! We are already planning our next class with her. She was so kind, knowledgeable and patient! My wife and I had the best time! If you aren’t sure about it, trust me and give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
Stanley
22 Jan 2022
Excellent class and very enjoyable! I was 5 minutes late for the class which is terrible but Laura made me feel quite comfortable and everything was just great! Although I'm not a chef I have home cooking experience and I watch a lot of cooking shows and this was my first class and I learned a few things so looking forward to the next one!
Cathy
10 Jan 2022
Laura was enthusiastic and very knowledgable. Her recipes were great!
Craig
06 Jan 2022
Laura was great. Her home was a perfect set up for a cooking class and she not only showed us how to prepare, cook and serve the food, she was personable funny and engaging. We took five family members and had a lot of fun cooking with Chef Laura. We prepped the food, ate a great meal and she had us prepare enough to take home and cook again on our own. I highly recommend going for a fun cooking class and tasty meal at Chef Laura’s.
Rebecca
14 Dec 2021
Laura did a fanstatic job of making the class fun while being very educational!
Cassandra
10 Dec 2021
Such an amazing experience. Chef Laura was so fun and so personable. But most importantly, the food was amazing!! And she helped us to do that ourselves. I leaned so much that I can take home and put into practice in my own kitchen. 10/10 would absolutely book again!
Kevin
04 Dec 2021
Chef Laura's class was an amazing experience! She was very thorough, thoughtful, and friendly with our group. The food prep and cooking was both fun and informative, and the dishes turned out excellent. Definitely planning to attend another one of her classes!
Patti
03 Dec 2021
We had a great experience with Chef Laura! She was so well organized and prepared for our class! The menu was absolutely delicious, and we had a great hands-on learning experience and instruction. She gave great tips and information about the menu and the cooking techniques. We look forward to booking with her in the future!
Kristin
18 Nov 2021
Chef Laura is great! She is very personable and was so organized. We loved her food and presentation of the class. She felt like a friend we'd known for a long time. We will definitely take another class with her.
Ryan
23 Sep 2021
Chef Laura is a wonderful teacher and host. Her classes are so inviting, fun and informative. Recipes are stellar as well. I cannot recommend her enough!
Michelle
18 Sep 2021
Fun experience, amazing food!
Leticia
16 Sep 2021
The presentation was outstanding! Chef Laura was very friendly and was well prepared. It was a very enjoyable event. We learned a lot and she easily made us feel comfortable. The meal came out absolutely delicious.
Donna
12 Sep 2021
Fantastic Chef and host. Delicious food. Great menu. Easy to follow instructions, useful kitchen tips, and a wonderful meal. Made new friends in class... and did I mention how good the food was? The chimmichurri was amazing flavor to accentuate everything else on our plates. Steaks were perfect. Empanadas were tasty. Highly recommend Chef Laura, and look forward to attending more of her classes.
Allie
12 Sep 2021
This was such a great experience and she was extremely accommodating of my food allergies!! The food was phenomenal and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!
Marci Duhs
27 Aug 2021
We had a wonderful time with Chef Laura! The food was delicious and so fun to make.
Melissa
07 Aug 2021
Lovely experience start to finish! Chef Laura was warm and personable and her recipes were delicious - and so easy! My mum and I both felt this evening was a highlight of our trip to Southern California. We’re looking forward to recreating this meal - and especially that lemon tart - for friends and friends at home. Thank you so much Chef Laura, for a memorable evening!
Melissa
11 Jul 2021
We had a great time and learned quite a bit. Chef Laura was fun to work with. We would definitely book another dinner.
Brian
01 Jul 2021
Everything was excellent. Delicious food and I learned a lot. Chef Laura is the best!
Paula D
25 Jun 2021
My Mother and enjoyed Chef Laura’s cooking class, last night. It was just my mother and I participating in Chef Laura’s gourmet kitchen. Her skills, kindness, and professionalism far exceeded my expectations. The food (which my Mum and I prepared, with her direction) was out of this world AMAZING! We learned so much and had so much fun. Chef Laura truly made this experience extremely enjoyable. Not only do I highly recommend her, but this won’t be the last time that I take a class with her. Anyone who is graced with her presence and has the opportunity to learn from her is lucky! Thank you, Chef Laura!
Kelly
12 May 2021
My boyfriend got my mom and I this class for Mother’s Day. We had the BEST time! My mom is an amazing chef and I am... well.. not. My mom picked up so many new tips and tricks snd was so excited! She told my boyfriend to give this present to us every Mother’s Day. Laura was absolutely a star and we could not say enough about her. She is a talented chef that is sharing her passion with others and it shows. Her prep work and thought she put into our cooking class was outstanding. It all ended too quickly and we wanted to stay longer. Best gift ever and we had such a great night. Thank you chef Laura for letting us cook snd learn under your expert eyes!!!!
Kelly
03 May 2021
She was outstanding! This was WAY out of our comfort zone but chef Laura was easy to talk to and made my husband and I open up and laugh! It was our 30th anniversary and honestly, I would go this again and again!
Jessica
22 Feb 2021
Laura is amazing! She's kind and enjoyable. We enjoyed our cooking with her! She was very caring and patient. We highly recommend taking one of her classes!
Cathy
20 Feb 2021
What a fabulous time! Chef Laura is a delight! Highly recommend.
Linh
20 Feb 2021
Chef Laura is such a great teacher, which is reflected through her patience and kindness. I recommend Chef Laura to anyone in a heartbeat! Hence, it's a no-brainer to rate the experience with a 10/10
JAMIE
15 Mar 2020
My wife and I were greeted by a gracious host. Chef Laura was well organized and the cooking flow was smooth. I improved my stake cooking ability and my wife enjoyed her favorite dish of the nite, Lemon tart!
Jack
13 Mar 2020
Laura was an amazing host and teacher. Would vouch for her in a heartbeat, she’s the best.
Diane
23 Feb 2020
Great recipes. Great meal. Great hostess and chef. Wonderful afternoon.
Shannon
22 Feb 2020
Laura was amazing. She made everyone feel at home and comfortable. She explained everything very well. She was sweet and helpful. The meal was absolutely amazing.
Tom
31 Jan 2020
Great meal, beautiful house and a gracious chef with a great personality.
Butch
30 Jan 2020
Chef Laura was more than that. She was a wonderful host. Her house was perfect, her kitchen was exquisite. Could not of asked for a better evening. Recipes that she presented were so tasty, with ingredients that are readily available. I can’t say enough good things! Go, and enjoy!
Kristin
28 Jan 2020
Fabulous! Such fun and a delicious dinner!
Mary
27 Dec 2019
Laura's home was so perfect for our cooking date. She made us feel so comfortable in her kitchen, and we really learned some great recipes. It was fun and delicious!
Angela
09 Dec 2019
My husband and I cannot stop talking about how amazing Chef Laura was on our date night cooking lesson. She was fun, friendly, and approachable. Thank you for teaching us how to cook Tuscan cuisine in your beautiful kitchen and home! It was quite a memorable experience
Jacqueline
10 Nov 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Chef Laura. She created a menu of delicious food. Everything was pre-measured to save time. We were able to enjoy each others' company and relax while we prepared our delicious dinner. Chef Laura is a pleasure to spend time with.
Amber
13 Oct 2019
Laura was a delight to learn cooking a meal from. We will definitely be booking another meal with her again
Joe
11 Sep 2019
Great experience and great food! Felt very at home in Laura’s home. Would recommend in a heartbeat.
L
01 Sep 2019
My wife Debbie and I had a wonderful and educational evening with Chef Laura. Everything was delicious and Chef Laura walked us through all the steps so they will be easy for us to prepare ourselves in the future. It was our anniversary so this was the perfect evening for us. Thank you Chef Laura!
Debbie
31 Aug 2019
My husband and I truly enjoyed our evening cooking! It was everything we could have wanted and more... beautiful environment, delicious food and an incredible hostess.
Robert
22 Aug 2019
Our session with Chef Laura was outstanding ! We learned a lot, had a great time and a great meal.
David
20 May 2019
Chef Laura was awesome, her place was beautiful and well laid out for the “class”. The recipes were perfect for the time we had. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and plan to come back. You will not be disappointed.
Lisa
18 May 2019
Chef Laura was gracious and encouraging. Her kitchen was ideal for teaching and the tools and ingredients were fully prepped. The recipes were well chosen and the finished dishes were delicious. A perfect way to spend an evening.
Jeffrey
17 May 2019
This is a 5 star experience. Laura is a fantastic chef, teacher and hostess. My wife and I had so much fun with her. Laura can teach you something about food if you're a beginner or an expert. She has an outstanding personality and hosts in her beautiful home and fabulously equipped kitchen. The food you will make is better than any 5 star restaurant in San Diego. If you want to have a blast..do this!!
Kristin
30 Mar 2019
Chef Laura is a pleasure to work with. She is very sweet and explains the process of her food preparation in detail. Her culinary skills are amazing with unique recipes that are easy to recreate.
Chef Laura's space is extremely clean and presentable, making me feel very comfortable and welcome into her home. Thank you, Chef Laura, for being amazing!!
Reviews Chef Laura received outside of Cozymeal
Ahren
18 Apr 2019
Beyond being knowledgeable and an incredible cook, Chef Laura is warm and encouraging. My daughters absolutely love her classes! They have learned how to make complex dishes, like macarons, and it has built their confidence in the kitchen. So excited that she will be offering more classes!
Laura
11 Apr 2019
Chef Laura’s classes are so much fun! She is organized, talented, and patient. We love the thought and planning she puts into her classes and how she consistently makes food that turns out beautifully. We have learned and take away a lot from Chef Laura and will keep signing up for more classes in the future.
Lynette
11 Apr 2019
Both of my girls are cooking and baking with confidence after spending time with Chef Laura! Thanksgiving was so fun this past year with them as my helpers! Many of Chef Laura’s recipes made our holiday menu.
Cosette
11 Apr 2019
As I had the opportunity to take two of her awesome classes, I would highly recommend the talented and lovely Chef Laura! Her straight forward clear instructions, as well as organizational skills and delightful personality made for a fun, smooth and educational experience in a group setting. The first class was "Healthy Desserts." Chef Laura provided incredible knowledge on baking, pastry techniques and ingredient substitutions according to nutrition, particular food allergies or even tastes. Everything was so yummy! The second class was "Fast, Healthy, Delicious Meals." We learned proper knife skills (I still think of what I learned each time I chop!) , tips on meal prep and how to make several DELICIOUS quick dinners. It was a blast to learn from Chef Laura and at the end of the evening take home all of our creations. I give Chef Laura 5 stars and highly recommend, as I truly enjoyed learning from her and had so much fun in the process!
anne
11 Apr 2019
Chef Laura is knowledgable, professional and fun!! Whether you are a beginner or have been cooking for a long time, Chef Laura is for you. I have enjoyed three cooking classes taught by her and have walked away every time with loads of new information, tips and tasty, healthy food to eat. The recipes were wonderful and my family has enjoyed everything that I have made from the classes. For one of the classes, Chef Laura planned and prepared a special cooking class for my friends and I to enjoy a girl's night out and to learn new recipes using an instant pot. It was such a fun night that my friends and I still talk about and want to plan for another class with her. 5 stars don't express enough how highly I recommend Chef Laura.
toni
03 Apr 2019
I took a pasta making class with Chef Laura. I'd never made pasta from scratch so I thought it was going to be hard and a lot of work. Chef Laura showed me how easy and fun it is. Mixing up the dough was really easy and I enjoyed feeding the pasta back and forth through the rollers. Right away I knew I wanted to get the roller attachment for my mixer. She sent us home with the recipe for the pasta and the amazing sauce. I can't wait for my next class!
Leslie
03 Apr 2019
Both my daughter (12 yrs old) and I have taken cooking classes with Laura both together and separately. Laura has flavorful and seasonally fresh menu ideas that can take you all the way thru your week of meal planning. I appreciate that Laura has thought thru how meal prep for one night short cuts the next nights menu preparations so that a bit of hard work on one night makes the rest of the week so easy. I never felt like I needed anything more than a good knife in order to execute her recipes at home. Laura gives you great explanations and simple shortcuts from how to wield a knife properly to how to chose your produce and proteins and best places to shop. Every class I always came away with wonderful "ah-ha" moments and "who knew?" discoveries. Laura's instructions are simple and efficient and oh my goodness...the flavors she combines in her menu recipes are refreshing and different for all taste pallets maximizing seasonal options that give you the best nutrition as well. Laura has the ability and knowledge to teach kids and adults of all ages and expertise. You always walk away with a great packet of recipes and wonderful nuggets of tasty knowledge. I highly recommend Laura's classes.
