Cooking Class - Cook Festive Holiday Tamales

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$ 89 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Create savory tamales and celebrate the season in style.

Discover the joy of holiday tamales in this hands-on cooking class in King of Prussia (Philadelphia). Guided by Chef Cristina or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll craft fresh masa and fill it with delicious combinations like shredded pork and green mole, plus cotija cheese, corn and poblano with pasilla sauce. Sip on homemade horchata as you learn the step-by-step process of wrapping and steaming tamales to perfection. This cooking class in King of Prussia (Philadelphia) is perfect for food lovers seeking a festive, flavorful way to celebrate the holidays.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Your Menu

Dec 3rd at 10:00 AM

Shredded Pork Tamales with Green Mole Sauce
Cotija Cheese, Corn and Poblano Tamales with Pasilla Sauce
Basic Fresh Masa
Horchata

Dec 7th at 4:00 PM

Shredded Pork Tamales with Green Mole Sauce
Cotija Cheese, Corn and Poblano Tamales with Pasilla Sauce
Basic Fresh Masa
Horchata

Dec 23rd at 4:00 PM

Shredded Pork Tamales with Green Mole Sauce
Cotija Cheese, Corn and Poblano Tamales with Pasilla Sauce
Basic Fresh Masa
Horchata

For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, 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.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

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Chef Cristina or Resident Chef

58 reviews

Chef Cristina shares a dedication to finesse and excellence with the members of her stellar culinary team. Every member brings a host of world-class skills and an abiding passion for recreating timeless recipes, creating thoughtfully designed dishes that inspire memorable gourmet experiences. Students who strive for culinary mastery will find a ready guide in Chef Cristina, no matter what session or specialty is on the menu.

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What You’ll Do

Create savory tamales and celebrate the season in style.

Your Menu

Dec 3rd at 10:00 AM

Shredded Pork Tamales with Green Mole Sauce
Cotija Cheese, Corn and Poblano Tamales with Pasilla Sauce
Basic Fresh Masa
Horchata

Dec 7th at 4:00 PM

Shredded Pork Tamales with Green Mole Sauce
Cotija Cheese, Corn and Poblano Tamales with Pasilla Sauce
Basic Fresh Masa
Horchata

Dec 23rd at 4:00 PM

Shredded Pork Tamales with Green Mole Sauce
Cotija Cheese, Corn and Poblano Tamales with Pasilla Sauce
Basic Fresh Masa
Horchata

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Fun, Latin, Mexican
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Cristina or Resident Chef

Colleen

23 Nov 2025

Cozymeal is an unprofessional and disorganized. After traveling greater than 1.5 hours and struggling to locate the cooking class I was informed that there was no record of my reservation. Upon calling cozymeal, whom I booked this class through, I was informed that they failed to notify me that they had to “cancel” my reservation. Money wasn’t refunded prior, I received an email of confirmation and hour prior the the scheduled class, and this request to rate an experience that we weren’t able to participate in. They did nothing to compensate for their error nor was my money refunded immediately. I will never use cozymeal again and will strongly discourage anyone else from doing so too.

Stephen Zieger

02 Nov 2025

Chef was great

Susan

13 Oct 2025

We had a lot of fun and the pizza was delicious.

Anastasia

30 Sep 2025

Unfortunately, I didn’t really enjoy this workshop. There were too many people, and we spent more time talking than actually baking. The sourdough bread – the main reason I wanted to attend – didn’t turn out well. It smelled yeasty, didn’t rise properly, and the results were disappointing. Since we were working in pairs with several people at once, our loaves were baked two at a time in the same pot. I suspect that might have been part of the problem: the bread simply didn’t have enough space to rise, or maybe it needed more time. Either way, it wasn’t the outcome I had hoped for. The breadsticks were fine, but nothing special. The focaccia had very thick dough and was served with jam, which wasn’t particularly interesting. It would have been much more exciting to make something with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, figs, or cheese – something with more flavor and creativity. Overall, I found the value of this workshop to be rather underwhelming.

Chris

27 Sep 2025

The resident chef was great. The class however was overbooked. 4 people to a table was at least one maybe two too many. We paid to learn and practice the skills and techniques and we really only got to do half of the experience due to sharing the space and duties.

Cody Smith

30 Aug 2025

Great experience and our group had a great time!

Carol

13 Jul 2025

Had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday. I cannot bake at all but Chef Christina was amazing and so very patient. We will be back.

Susan

27 Jun 2025

Awesome date night class!! Very fun and delicious!

Joe

24 Jun 2025

Cristina was there as a helper, but did not run our class. Chef Joe did and he was great! I gave 3 stars because I felt the communication between Cozymeal and Sur La Table could have been much better. We weren't even aware this was at a Sur La Table until we asked for specific directions to the venue the day before. Additionally, we weren't told we would be paired with strangers (which we didn't mind from a social perspective but was odd that we shared food with others. Thankfully we were paired with people who seemed like they weren't sick and were clean but that might not be the case). Additionally, the Dim Sum recipes weren't that good. We love dim sum normally, but these were either bland or very salty. We also brought wine (as it said it was BYOB), but you can only drink it during the final few minutes while eating (so I wouldn't recommend bringing any since you can't drink while prepping). You should also note that you will be standing the whole time, including while eating.

Markea

16 Jun 2025

The staff was friendly and the experience was fun! I can’t wait to take another class!

Debra

14 Jun 2025

The Chef, instructions and meal were great. The Chef also had a keen eye for hand hygiene and cross-contamination which made me very comfortable. The food was also delicious. The only reason I did not give five stars is because after preparing a scrumptous meal, we had to stand to eat it. I've taken cooking classes in the past and each time, we were able to sit and enjoy our freshly prepared meal. It would have been great if folding chairs were made available prior to eating so attendees have the option to stand or sit.

Sheldon

09 Jun 2025

Awesome Teacher!! Perfect night out!

Kim

03 Jun 2025

Great class with excellent tasting food. My son and I had a wonderful experience and would recommend this class to others. The chef was knowledgeable, approachable, and very nice!

Eileen

25 May 2025

Lovely evening with ten class members creating a delicious meal. The prep was well timed and easy but more participation than some other similar classes we've taken. Excellent equipment and ingredients. Chef was easy going and instructed clearly and kindly and effectively. Fun to shop with a discount.

Dominique

11 May 2025

Chef Christina and the team led an exceptional class—providing take-home insight and the confidence to try making a layered cake on my own. Thank you to everyone for such an awesome experience.

Antoinette

30 Apr 2025

So much fun and informative. Chef Christina was clear, friendly and accommodating. I signed up for 2 more classes!

Kelley

06 Feb 2025

Great class! You do work in a table of 4, so if there are fewer in your group, you will be paired with others who are touching your food. The chef is very adamant about hand washing and everything felt very sanitary though. We've made homemade pasta before, but have always struggled with filled pastas - whether you had experience or not, this was a fun class where everyone learned something!

Cathy

13 Jan 2025

Class held King of Prussia mall on Jan 12, 25. The Chef gets a 5 star review. Knowledgeable and pleasant. However, menu was not the one we signed up for. Class was cramped so the hands on learning experience was too limited for my expectation. Eating standing up was a negative. I guess I should have asked but getting a “seat at the Chef’s table” meant something different to me. I would take a class in another setting. Paying $89 to cut an onion and eat standing up is not my idea of a fun/educational event. Too rushed to take pictures…

Anthony

23 Nov 2024

Fantastic

Dana

20 Oct 2024

We liked the atmosphere but the space was too small to work. The steak was overcooked, and the potatoes were undercooked. It was hard to follow the instructions. Then when we were ready to eat we had to stand. It was disappointing for the amount of money we paid.

Kami

25 Aug 2024

The class was great! The chef was very knowledgeable, a true expert, and gave us many tips on making macarons. The ones we made were delicious!

Andrew

12 Aug 2024

This class was so luck fun, highly recommend and would do it again!

Briana

04 Aug 2024

The resident chef was amazing! I already signed up for another class. Warning: you make dishes in groups so you can only take a bit of what you made at the end.

Lisa

09 Jul 2024

Chef Joe was exceptional. He was a great instructor and we had a lot of fun and learned helpful tips. The food was absolutely delicious. I would have hoped for more steak though. We had one piece of flank for 4 people and it really wasn't enough to feed us all.

Isabel

09 Jul 2024

You work in groups. No heads up on that. Not comfortable having other people touch my food. They had way too many people — we were crammed in so that was a negative. Outside of a salad, we didn’t cook anything end to end. Drink was premade, dough was premade, entree and side were finished in the oven by chef helpers. Cute concept but not worth $100 per person. Stools would have been nice as not a fan of eating standing up

Marcia

27 Jun 2024

Me and my husband really enjoyed this cooking class. This was our first time. The chef was absolutely amazing! He made everything fun and easy. The food was great!! Can’t wait to book again

Melinda

08 Jun 2024

It was a good experience, but for the price I wasn’t expecting to have to share with another couple. The space was a little crammed.

Olesya

19 Apr 2024

Had a great time with the resident chef and other people in the class, was slightly disappointed on what we were actually making. Was expecting to learn how to actually make the pasta dough due to the class pictures and how it was presented and was expecting on making the desert as well (which is mainly why i wanted to take the class) What was also important to note is that the groups worked in teams and not a meal per couple which meant less food for each couple and was less intimate and felt like more of a double date night. Overall the food was great and the class was fun, but a little too overpriced or what’s actually presented.

Deanna

13 Apr 2024

Great class and a lot of fun !

Kelly

05 Apr 2024

It was very crammed. My partner and I were on a “team” with another couple and had to share a station. It was not stated that we would not get our own supplies and ingredients. Instead, we had to share the tasks of cooking with two other people meaning we did not get to learn some of the skills being taught. I feel that for about $200 it was not worth it because we did not get to do all of the cooking together. I think it should’ve been mentioned that the other people we were working with would be splitting the tasks. Also, we did not get to make the dessert as it was premade for us. That was not mentioned before hand either.

Jeanmarie

15 Mar 2024

Great class. The resident chef gave us lots of good tips for baking.

Kara

25 Jan 2024

The class was excellent!!

Dave

22 Jan 2024

Chef Brian was great! He was very informative and a natural teacher.

Robert

13 Jan 2024

Really enjoyed the class...learned a few things we could apply to our breadmaking efforts, plus learned how to make focaccia, one of our favorite accompaniments to dinner. A fun class, well-run.

Samantha

12 Jan 2024

My partner and I attended the Rustic Bread class and was very excited to attend and learn from a passionate Chef! Was very disappointed early on to find the class seemed very much overbooked, which did not allow for a personal feel. Second, for the price, each individual should have been able to bake their own bread to take home but instead it was closer to 1 small French loaf and focaccia split between the groups and lastly the class was taught by a resident chef; Chef Christina in no way taught or influenced this class and her stand in was understandably nervous but her delivery was monotonous. Unfortunately, I would never recommend this class to anyone I know. I could have watched a YouTube video on bread making and it would have been more informative and exciting. I feel like the description was disingenuous, and the price was at least double what it should be. I think the concept is fun but there was no attention to detail, and overall the workers acted as if it was a chore that they were there. Disappointed, but hopefully this review is read so future goers can have a better experience.

Reviews Chef Cristina or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Bob

13 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.

Maureen

13 Dec 2023

Great class, Excellent Chef. Enjoyed every minute.

Jenny

13 Dec 2023

Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I can not wait to take more classes.

Lois

13 Dec 2023

The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.

Theresa

13 Dec 2023

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.

Kathleen

13 Dec 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.

Joyce

13 Dec 2023

This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.

Micky

13 Dec 2023

Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.

Anna

13 Dec 2023

Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.

Carmen

13 Dec 2023

The French croissants class was excellent. Chef Eric was very helpful and the experience was great. Be prepared for an engaging hands-on class We learned a lot and had fun. The final products (sweet and savory croissants) were delicious.

Ladonna

13 Dec 2023

Absolutely delicious food! Really enjoyed the group and the chef leading the class.

Jay

13 Dec 2023

The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.

Anne

13 Dec 2023

Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!

Beverly

13 Dec 2023

Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!

Nicole

13 Dec 2023

Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!

Kerry

13 Dec 2023

I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!

Aimee

13 Dec 2023

Great class! So delish!

Sonda

13 Dec 2023

Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.

Beth

13 Dec 2023

Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.

Lisa

13 Dec 2023

Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!

Lisa

13 Dec 2023

Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!

Jay

08 Dec 2023

The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.