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Cook French Inspired Comfort the Easy Way
With Chef Jailyn or Resident Chef
(4.6)
$99 PER PERSON
all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.
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Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Jailyn
Faith Buono .
Booked the class Bistecca to Gelato - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Would highly recommend this class! We loved being taught simple cooking strategies and absolutely loveddd the meal we cooked.
Diane D.
Booked the class Flavorful Sushi Cooking - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Great sushi making class and Chef Jailyn was a great instructor!
Marc V.
Booked the class Italian Fine Dining - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Chef Jaelyn was great! Very informative and we learned a lot we didnt know about cooking.
Calandra B.
Booked the class Rustic Southern Italian Surf & Turf - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
I would recommend this class to everyone. Chef made it fun. Food was delicious, had steak, pasta. Desert made by chef was delicious.
Jessica T.
Booked the class Comfort Cuisine From Italy with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Excellent class! Chef Jailyn is fantastic and extremely knowledgeable, she helped me feel more comfortable and confident cooking!
Tom B.
Booked the class Daring Dim Sum - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
The Dim Sum cooking class was the ultimate date night activity! It’s ideal for any skill level since you’re paired into teams of four, making the process fun and collaborative. Our instructor, Maddie, was excellent—she provided clear, detailed instructions along with clever tips and tricks for mastering the meal. A big shout-out to Jonathan and Ellis, the kitchen assistants, who kept everything organized and running smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious, and we will definitely be back!
Elena M.
Booked the class Luscious French Feast - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
We had a lovely time! It was a social experience, as we were paired with another couple and had to do some teamwork to make delicious food. We cooked scallops, green beans, very cool (but alas too salty) potatoes (the salt was our responsibility and we went overboard haha), and poached pears. We have already replicated the scallops at home, with success, and are planning to do the same with the pears soon! Jailyn was knowledgeable and funny, and gave us lots of good tips. Highly recommended!
Michael K.
Booked the class Make a Traditional Winter Supper with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Cooking with Chef last night was amazing. We loved the tenderloin and Brussels sprouts with sticky toffee pudding. By far our best one so far!
Rebecca .
Booked the class Culinary Creations - Alexandria with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
We learned basic cooking techniques and had such a lovely time! We also broke through myths around oils, cutting boards and air-fryers. Jailyn was so welcoming and kept us entertained throughout the class. Highly recommend!
Kathryn Gray .
Booked the class Handmade Pasta and Seasonal Italian Classics with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Our chef Lyn was professional, patient and humorous during class. My son paid for the class as a birthday gift for my sister and me. We had a ball and have been recommending the class to all our friends.
Jo Strowder .
Booked the class Handmade Pasta and Seasonal Italian Classics with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Chef Lisa led a great Italian cooking class that I thoroughly enjoyed. Not only did she make it fun, but I learned so much about proper cooking techniques. I plan to attend more classes.
Christine M.
Booked the class Spectacular Spanish Flavors with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Chef Lisa was great
C W.
Booked the class French Culinary Flair - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Great Experience. Will be returning!
Lori G.
Booked the class French Bistro Feasts with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
My Grandson & I had a great time with Chef Ben learning about blanching green beans, double frying French fries, lovely sauces and the best ever searing a delicious steak. Thanks Chef Ben….it was a wonderful experience.
Dana R.
Booked the class Sushi Crafting with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Chef Jailyn is very knowledgeable and fun to work with. Food was amazing.
ANGELA S.
Booked the class Buttery Croissants and Flaky French Pastry with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Informative class. Format allowed us to bake using previously prepared dough and then create dough to leave for others. Plenty of opportunity to try a bit of every step even with 4 people per group.
Gerry C.
Booked the class Lovely Traditional Japanese Flavors with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Delicious recipes and plenty of individual attention and interaction in this small (5 participants) Japanese cooking class. Chef Lisa G. was terrific!
Matthew S.
Booked the class French-Inspired Anniversary Celebration with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
I had a terrific time!! The instructor was extremely attentive and knowledgeable, and I learned a huge amount that I will try to apply to my own cooking in the future, I would absolutely recommend this chef and these courses to others!
Linda E.
Booked the class Perfect Homemade Croissants with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Great experience
Ralph D.
Booked the class Summer in the Med with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
The experience was wonderful. Food was delicious. Learn some new cooking tricks I would recommend for a night out.
Michael M.
Booked the class Pasta Revelry with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Wonderful class! Food was delicious, the team was great
Jeffrey L.
Booked the class Unforgettable Steak Date - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Great time, instructing, and food!!
Alejandra Aguirre .
Booked the class Little Italy's Finest with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Chef Chericia was so friendly and kind. She teach us how to cook and how to prepare everything. She was very professional and we have a lot of fun.
Brandon B.
Booked the class Tuscan Kitchen Adventures with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Great first experience
Brett B.
Booked the class Mediterranean Cooking Fundamentals with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Fun class!
Liz B.
Booked the class Classics From France with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
The class was too crowded. I only participated in about 25% of the cooking tasks, and I could not eat the food comfortably because there was so little room around the table. Would not recommend for the value. The chefs were perfectly professional, but it just didn't offer much hands-on learning - felt like a money grab.
Bryce K.
Booked the class Sweet Holiday Treats with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Overall, staff was good, kitchen was clean and everything was organized. However, at this price point, you need to be able to get aprons at the very least and a more comfortable experience. There were 16 people which felt like an overkill, that space should be for 12 people at max. Again, overall a good experience but we would not come back for another cooking class. We have had better experiences with other chefs from the Cozy Meal app.
Stacey Stokes .
Booked the class Discover the Warm Side of Italian Classics with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Our chef for our cooking class was 5/5! The food quality was also exceptional. The 3/5 is for CozyMeal. I was hopeful that CozyMeal would have chefs set up differently and have it be more individual or couple focused and not group work focused. We had a great time and the food was excellent but the expectations of concerns were definitely played out. We probably will not use CozyMeal again.
Neil W.
Booked the class Bold Flavors - Date Night with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
The chef and staff were great - helpful and knowledgeable, and I did pick up a few new techniques. That said, the overall class setup left a lot to be desired. You share ingredients and workspace with another couple, which makes the experience feel more like group work than a hands-on class. If you’re not paired with another group, you get a much better experience and more food, which feels unfair given the $100 per person price tag. It was a bit awkward managing tasks with strangers, and not worth the cost in our view.
Christina H.
Booked the class Our Daily Breads with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
This class was kind of a disaster. The chefs were very apologetic, but we started late, the dough from the night before didn't proof, the back-up dough they made got ruined because they put it in the wrong oven, and we wound up standing around for a lot of the class waiting to be told what to do. At one point we were told to go back into the store and shop while they figured out the next steps. We did finally get to make three breads, but they took an extra hour to cook and we were asked to stick around and wait or come back later to pick them up. Our instructor was obviously frazzled and struggled to explain a lot of the reasoning behind why we were using certain ingredients or what was happening in the cooking process (the main reason I took the class) unless prompted. For all of this, they gave us an extra 10% off in the store, which was kind of insulting considering how small the discount was and it required us to spend more money after a disappointing class. I would have much rather gotten a refund on the class or gotten a coupon for an extra class. I imagine it's not always this bad (because they told us it's not), but the cashier telling me I was getting "such a good deal" as compensation by being allowed to spend extra $ just to get 20% off on items I didn't need left a bad taste in my mouth.
Laurence G.
Booked the class Ravioli Masterclass with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
I recently took a group of seven to a ravioli cooking class at in Alexandria, and while the chef and support staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the experience fell short of expectations. The space was far too cramped for the 15 participants. Instead of working comfortably in teams of four as advertised, we were assigned two-person tables, leading to constant jostling and bumping into each other. When I raised this with a staff member, I was simply directed to check the event listing for team size details—disappointing to say the least. Timing was another issue. After completing the cooking portion in just under two hours, we were told to take a quick break, but it stretched to 25 minutes. When we finally sat back down, some of us had to wait another half hour as the pasta finished cooking, by which point the staff was already preparing for the next class. This led to a rushed end, standing to eat while being hurried along. At nearly $100 per person, I expected a more organized and comfortable experience. To management: please consider prioritizing guest experience over packing the room to capacity. This could have been a much better experience with a little more space and attention to timing.
Michael L.
Booked the class Essential Knife Skills for Home Cooks with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
Fun class. Really nice staff. Thought however that we would learn more. Student teacher. No meal.
Krista F.
Booked the class Global Baking Class with Chef Jailyn in Alexandria (Old Town)
It was a good class but we only did 3/4 advertised desserts
Reviews Chef Jailyn received outside of Cozymeal
Janishia
Chef Chericia and Jake, the cooking instructors, were terrific! They not only shared valuable tips for cooking but also for prepping and cleaning the station. I was thrilled with the class and can't wait to sign up for another one. If you're interested, book your spot on a Saturday or Sunday.
Toni
It was so much fun! Learned several techniques from Chef Chericia and the food was amazing. I would recommend this class.
Marianne
It was excellent. It was very hands-on, and the class was small. Justin the chef that was the class instructor, was fantastic!
Tiffany
My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. Overall great experience.
Denise
The instructor was fantastic!
Mallory
I have taken many classes, this so far is the best, easy and delicious. The chef was so good and make it fun and easy!!
Chrysanna
Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.
Sergiu
Great chef. Fun ambience and learned a few things. Enjoyed it a lot!
Elizabeth
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with this cooking class and had so much fun! Would have been better with a little wine or champagne but it was great. We've already made a few of the dishes!!
Heather
This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.
Trisha
Our family of 3 (including a teen son) really enjoyed this class. The recipes were easy to figure out and make, and it's nice to have the book to refer to the 3 things we made, as well as all of the other content. Chef Kelley was very helpful, friendly, and encouraging with our son!
Andrea
The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!
Nancy
I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!
Carol
Fun class!
Terri
This was a fun and wonderful class. The recipes were delicious. Chef Chericia was a true professional chef. She gave little inside tips, was very good at explaining the recipes. I would take another class with Chef Chericia!
Laura S
Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.
Linda
Terrific class taught by Chef Chericia! Can't believe I actually made edible crepes! The whole menu was great!
Linda
Loved the menu and the class taught by Chef Chericia! I have already made the entire meal for friends at home!
Theresa
This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.
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