Cooking Class - Hands-On Heat Control Skills

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$ 89 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Explore the best ways to use heat for better flavor.

Get comfortable working with high temperatures in this fun cooking class in Santa Rosa. Guided by Chef Tina or a resident chef, you’ll prepare a full menu featuring grilled radicchio salad, pan-seared strip steak, braised leeks with a poached egg and cinnamon ice cream. You’ll gain practical experience with searing, grilling and braising. This cooking class in Santa Rosa is perfect for cooks who want to level up their technique while making a satisfying meal.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

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

Feb 6th at 1:00 PM

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Beets and Oranges
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Shallot and Herb Compound Butter
Braised Leeks with Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette and Poached Egg
Cinnamon Ice Cream

Feb 19th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Beets and Oranges
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Shallot and Herb Compound Butter
Braised Leeks with Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette and Poached Egg
Cinnamon Ice Cream

Feb 25th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Beets and Oranges
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Shallot and Herb Compound Butter
Braised Leeks with Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette and Poached Egg
Cinnamon Ice Cream

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 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Gourmet, Healthy, New American
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Tina or Resident Chef

43 reviews

Having spent more than 40 years in the culinary industry, Chef Tina knows that magic lies in the details. Her lively cooking classes elevate joyful cuisine to a true art. Her gift for educating others on preparing thoughtful dishes combined with a passion for fantastic food make her a natural teacher. For Chef Tina, a learning kitchen is a place where friends are made, food is celebrated and life becomes delicious.

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What You’ll Do

Explore the best ways to use heat for better flavor.

Your Menu

Feb 6th at 1:00 PM

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Beets and Oranges
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Shallot and Herb Compound Butter
Braised Leeks with Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette and Poached Egg
Cinnamon Ice Cream

Feb 19th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Beets and Oranges
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Shallot and Herb Compound Butter
Braised Leeks with Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette and Poached Egg
Cinnamon Ice Cream

Feb 25th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Radicchio Salad with Beets and Oranges
Pan-Seared Strip Steak with Shallot and Herb Compound Butter
Braised Leeks with Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette and Poached Egg
Cinnamon Ice Cream

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Gourmet, Healthy, New American
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 Tina or Resident Chef

Martha Harmon

22 Nov 2025

Chef Tina’s class was informative, fun, easy to follow and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed it and look forward to future classes.

karen

05 Nov 2025

My husband and I had a wonderful time making pasta carbonara and chicken piccata with Chef Julie and her assistant Emily. I am sure we will schedule another class soon, we both really enjoyed it, learned a lot and had a great meal with leftovers to bring home.

Jessica Smith

06 Oct 2025

What a great time. The chef was wonderful at realizing strengths and weaknesses of each person. I do not cook much and this was for my husband so I did a lot of stirring and mixing and he got to cut and cook. I loved that! Even if you don’t like to cook like me she made it enjoyable!

Gary

19 Sep 2025

Chef MARGO WAS AWESOME it was a great class

Elizabeth

11 Aug 2025

Chef Julie is a down to earth Chef that explains every step thoroughly as well as supervises every table's progress. Our menu was Thai and she gave us ingredient overviews as well as sources for buying some of the unusual items. Excellent, patient instructor!

Kathi

01 May 2025

Everything was fabulous!! Julie is fun and insightful!

judith

24 Dec 2024

Disappointing. Not participatory. A lot of standing around, watching, not doing. No control over class. Nowhere near as good as paella class I took. I actually left.

Giorgia

22 Dec 2024

We were very excited to learn how to make ramen from scratch last week. However sadly we were very disappointed. The menu stated we would learn how to make ramen noodles, the pork belly, pickled mushrooms, the perfect ramen egg, edamame with chilli salt and a Japanese mint soda. However the only thing we physically did ourselves was make the noodles - which was a cool experience for sure, but then everything else was prepared for us and we were just given everything as a finished product! And we didn’t get to make the mint soda at all. The whole class was highly unorganised and it felt like we just spent $90 for a recipe that we didn’t fully learn from in the first place

Elizabeth

09 Dec 2024

Chef Julie is so knowledgeable and very thorough with her explanations of the many steps to the tamale production. A lot was going on in that kitchen last night and she was on top of everything.

Linda

30 Oct 2024

Chef Shannon was wonderful! She made us feel comfortable and guided us expertly through the process of cooking a delicious meal. Her knowledge of cooking and her personable demeanor made for a lovely and fun evening.

Elizabeth

23 Sep 2024

Excellent instructor. Chef Julie provided an entertaining class with her knowledge of the history Thai foods and details about where to buy some of the more difficult ingredients. Meal was great for cooks of all levels to prepare.

Brian Bethel

12 Sep 2024

Great

Laura

04 Aug 2024

Chef Julie was excellent! She created a fun, informative and delicious experience!

Cathy

17 Jul 2024

Our chef did a great job giving directions and getting to everyone’s table to help with questions. I went with my grandson who is 14 and he loved it!

Kim

13 Jul 2024

Susan was a great teacher and made the class very fun. I would definitely attend another cooking class through Cozy Meal.

Michele

26 Jun 2024

Great class, great teacher!

Monse

17 Jun 2024

My daughter absolutely has not stopped about the meal she made today! She was so proud of herself! Thank you for the experience!

Brian

07 May 2024

I brought my staff team for a team-bonding event and we all had a great time. Everything was really organized and we each were given a chance to cook a different dish. I would say we didn't really learn a lot of cooking because it was moving fast and the chefs finished off most dishes without us. The only real problem is that we had to kind of speed eat while standing up and there was nowhere we could sit and eat and enjoy the food. But all the dishes were tasty and good and the instructor was engaging and friendly. I would consider it again!

Mary

15 Mar 2024

Our instructor was knowledgeable, informative and very friendly. I learned a lot and enjoyed the session.

Alison

23 Feb 2024

Super informative and highly useful! Chef Tina is a pro with many years of experience, knowledge about technique, and an easy and fun teaching style.

Mary

23 Feb 2024

I learned tons and it was really fun!

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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!

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.

Judith

13 Dec 2023

Great class even better instructor. Also fun group of women

Kelli

13 Dec 2023

We had a great time! John was great leading the class and the food was delicious! Will definitely take another class!

Valerie

13 Dec 2023

The chef was very personable and knowledgeable. The class was fun and the meal turned out delicious. One wish was maybe a glass of wine with the meal.

Michelle

13 Dec 2023

We had a great time! Large group, very organized and fun! Food was delish! Never received the recipes from the class to make at home

Heidi

13 Dec 2023

Very helpful and informative, would definitely take other classes. Really enjoy being able to ask questions along the way.

Maureen

13 Dec 2023

Great class, Excellent Chef. Enjoyed every minute.

Ladonna

13 Dec 2023

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

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.

Anna

13 Dec 2023

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

Micky

13 Dec 2023

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

Kelli

13 Dec 2023

I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta myself! Great class over all would definitely take again!

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.

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.

Lois

13 Dec 2023

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

Jenny

13 Dec 2023

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

Bob

13 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.

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.

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!!!