Cooking Class - The Art of Tamales

$ 95 Per person

all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Master a beloved Mexican classic made completely from scratch.

This hands-on cooking class invites you to step into the world of authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Guided by Chef Antonio, you’ll explore timeless favorites and the traditional techniques used to make these iconic dishes.

Fresh salsa verde, savory charro beans and zesty Spanish rice complement the main event: classic pork and chicken tamales. Follow along with the chef as you learn how to simmer bold sauces and roll, fill and steam fresh corn masa to create the signature Mexican dish. For a sweet ending to the meal, enjoy homemade sopapillas. Book this Mexican class today!

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

Your Menu

Salsa Verde

With tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño peppers, white onion, garlic and cilantro

Classic Pork and Chicken Tamales

With fresh corn masa, braised pork, chicken and classic red sauce

Charro Pinto Beans and Spanish Rice

With pinto beans, chicken stock, long grain rice and tomato sauce

Sopapillas

With flour, sugar and whole milk

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 10
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Couples, Date Night, Fun, Mexican, Valentine's

Meet your chef

Chef Antonio

Food safety certified

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8 reviews

With more than 20 years’ experience, Chef Antonio is as comfortable running kitchens as he is entertaining dinner guests. His dynamism is matched only by his culinary knowledge, both of which he ties together with an instinctive approach to hospitality. As a culinary instructor, he shares his secrets with eager epicureans, helping them to master their craft via hands-on cooking classes. As a private chef, he strives for the exceptional, crafting custom menus to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Antonio will travel to guests within Houston for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Master a beloved Mexican classic made completely from scratch.

Your Menu

Salsa Verde

With tomatillos, serrano or jalapeño peppers, white onion, garlic and cilantro

Classic Pork and Chicken Tamales

With fresh corn masa, braised pork, chicken and classic red sauce

Charro Pinto Beans and Spanish Rice

With pinto beans, chicken stock, long grain rice and tomato sauce

Sopapillas

With flour, sugar and whole milk

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Couples, Date Night, Fun, Mexican, Valentine's

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for this experience

Rebecca Abney

02 Feb 2026

Tamales

Kathryn

31 Jan 2026

The tamales and rice were outstanding. So much fun and Chef made it interesting and entertaining. Would do it again!

Robert

11 Jan 2026

Great class, great meal. Wonderful Spanish rice and tamales. Chef Antonio is a star.

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Antonio

Jill

13 Jan 2026

We made banana bread, cornbread and cinnamon rolls. Chef Antonio is great and we will have him back!

Reviews Chef Antonio received outside of Cozymeal

Flor

10 Jan 2026

Extremely tasty tamales! Impressed with the meat to masa ratio. Tamales were fresh and accompanied by savory green salsa. I definitely will be ordering next season as well.

Natan

15 Dec 2025

The 5-star culinary wonders that Chef Antonio creates, and the 5-star way he presents them, make him the true star of his private dining experience. The way Antonio presents his culinary wonders reflects his passion for cooking and his creativity in combining fresh, honest and healthy ingredients and turning them into 5-star dishes. Antonio delivers a fully engaging, evening-long experience, and he connects with everyone in a genuine and friendly way, creating a relaxed and refined atmosphere that makes the entire encounter feel personal and memorable.