Cooking Class - Summer Smash: Burgers, Corn and Crumble

Cooking Class Craft Gourmet Smash Burgers Outdoors

$ 95 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You'll Do

Discover the art of gourmet smash burgers in this lesson featuring wood-fire grilling techniques.

In this cooking class, you will learn the secrets to crafting the ultimate gourmet smash burger over a custom-converted Santa Maria wood-fire grill. From mastering live-fire technique to building bold, layered flavors from scratch, this session is designed for anyone who takes summer cooking seriously.

You'll open with a grilled peach and arugula salad with Goat Cheese, candied pecans and honey-balsamic vinaigrette before moving into the main event – smashing and searing a custom beef blend to order, topped with melted cheese and cilantro-lime chimichurri on a toasted brioche bun. Santa Maria street corn with roasted garlic aioli and Cotija rounds out the savory side, before a cast-iron berry and stone fruit crumble with vanilla bean ice cream brings the session to a close. Book your spot today.

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

Your Menu

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

With Indiana arugula, grilled peaches, goat cheese, candied pecans and honey-balsamic vinaigrette

The Summer Smash Burger

With custom beef blend, pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese, charred jalapeños, heirloom tomato, cilantro-lime chimichurri and toasted brioche bun

Santa Maria Street Corn

With fresh sweet corn, roasted garlic aioli, Cotija cheese, smoked paprika and cilantro

Cast-Iron Berry and Stone Fruit Crumble

With seasonal berries, stone fruit, brown sugar oat crumble and vanilla bean ice cream

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 12
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels BBQ, Date Night, Father's Day, Mexican, New American, Singles

Meet your chef

Chef Damon

Food safety certified

30 reviews

Chef Damon is a personable and experienced epicurean with extensive executive chef experience as well as teaching experience as a cooking instructor. Chef Damon is classically French trained, holds two culinary degrees, has earned four professional competition medals from the American Culinary Federation, has opened several restaurants, and is the owner of his own catering business known for following eco-friendly practices.

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

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What You'll Do

Discover the art of gourmet smash burgers in this lesson featuring wood-fire grilling techniques.

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

Your Menu

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

With Indiana arugula, grilled peaches, goat cheese, candied pecans and honey-balsamic vinaigrette

The Summer Smash Burger

With custom beef blend, pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese, charred jalapeños, heirloom tomato, cilantro-lime chimichurri and toasted brioche bun

Santa Maria Street Corn

With fresh sweet corn, roasted garlic aioli, Cotija cheese, smoked paprika and cilantro

Cast-Iron Berry and Stone Fruit Crumble

With seasonal berries, stone fruit, brown sugar oat crumble and vanilla bean ice cream

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 12
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels BBQ, Date Night, Father's Day, Mexican, New American, Singles

Reviews

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Dawn

24 Feb 2026

A good time was had by all! We made coconut shrimp, jerk salmon with mango slaw, red beans and rice, fried plantains, and coconut cake! And it was delicious! Chef Damon was fun!

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Donna

18 Jan 2026

It’s a hands on cooking class The chef is great - food was wonderful I will do this again

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david

16 Dec 2025

Chef Damon was amazing! He was very personable and cooked a delicious birthday meal. The food was top-notch and so was Chef Damon. Would recommend his services to everyone. He plated the meal so nicely. It was like going to a high end restaurant at home. He cleaned up everything and made it super smooth

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Elizabeth

08 Sep 2025

My husband and I attended our very first cooking class, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! Chef Damon was the most amazing host—warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the class fun, engaging, and easy to follow. The group we shared the evening with was wonderful, which made the experience even better. We laughed, learned, and connected with some great people while preparing a beautiful four-course Italian meal. Though my husband and I aren’t new to the kitchen, this menu and experience were new to us—and we can’t wait to recreate these dishes at home. Every course was absolutely top tier—from the fresh and flavorful Tomato Bruschetta, to the rich and savory Chicken Marsala, the perfectly creamy Risotto, and the decadent Tiramisu to finish. Every bite tasted like something from a fine dining restaurant! We left not only full and happy but also inspired and excited to try these recipes at home. If you’re considering a cooking class, don’t hesitate—this is the one to take! Thank you, Chef Damon and Danni, for such a memorable evening! We’ll be back soon!

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Molly

25 Feb 2025

We had an amazing time learning from Chef Damon! As people who already cook most nights, my husband and I still learned a lot from the experience and the food was amazing. Chef Damon was very fun to be around and spend our evening with, we would totally book another class with him!

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Drew

21 Feb 2025

Great personalized experience! Wonderful food! We had a great time and will definitely be back.

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Marques

13 Feb 2025

Where do I start!! This was the absolute best birthday surprise that I have ever had!! The food was amazing! Chef Damon educated us throughout the entire experience. He accommodated the request of vegetarian dishes which were all flavorful. I wanted to do a little dance after every bite! Thank you again Chef Damon!

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Mikah

11 Feb 2025

Chef Damon was knowledgeable and patience with us novice chefs. When you walked in he had the kitchen prepped with all the ingredients and ready for us. The class was very hands on and so much fun learning little tricks while cooking. The food was phenomenal. We made everything from scratch learning all the basic techniques that I can use in the future for sure. I would highly recommend Chef Damon over and over again for this experience and I can't wait to take another class of his.

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Angela

09 Mar 2026

We cooked a lot of nice things, and learned to be more patient and take more time for really awesome results. Delicious.

Sergio

20 Feb 2026

My girlfriend and I learned how to prepare sushi and we absolutely loved it. Chef Damon gave us instructions on how to prepare it but also gave us room to experiment. The ingredients and the food were amazing and Damon did an excellent job. 100% recommended.

Michael

11 Jan 2026

My wife and I had a great time and would highly recommend Chef Damon to anyone. He made the learning process easy and fun - and our dishes were amazing.

Nicolle

11 Jan 2026

The Italian meal Chef Damon taught was delicious, so much fun and easy to follow. There was 7 of us in the class and 4 stations to work, each with is own course, so you got to pick the station that you were interested in learning about or tackling. Highly recommend this class.

James Davis

04 Jan 2026

Amazing experience

Jacqueline

29 Dec 2025

Gumbo, oysters Rockefeller, bananas foster. All very approachable and delicious! Highly recommend Chef Damon’s classes!

Melissa

19 Dec 2025

Chef Damon is an excellent teacher and creates a warm, welcoming, fun space for hands on learning. In the sushi experience, I learned some excellent insider tips and left feeling confident I could continue creating at home.

Karen

07 Sep 2025

Had a blast and the food was delicious!

Ben Seasly

18 Mar 2025

We had a blast and some great food! Chef Damon was a great instructor and made sure we all were learning as we worked.

Jim

11 Mar 2025

Excellent class. I can't wait to take my next class with him.

Christina

11 Feb 2025

Our class was great! Chef Damon was knowledgeable, prepared, professional and helped us make a delicious meal. What a fun experience for our family! I’m still waiting on recipes to be sent and look forward to receiving those soon so we can recreate the recipes at home!

Robyn

05 Feb 2025

Wow, what a fun time and DELICIOUS meal we had with Chef Damon! We honed our knife skills and discovered some new products and techniques. We could make this meal at home and look forward to doing it. The highlight for us was getting to know Chef Damon, a wonderful person and contributor to our community as a chef and in other significant ways.

Larissa

12 Oct 2024

This was our first-ever cooking class and couldn't be happier with the experience! We would 100% choose chef Damon again for another cuisine experience and recommend him to whoever is looking for one. It was an amazing night with wonderful food, great conversation, and cooking tips from a very knowledgeable professional.

Tia

08 Sep 2024

Class was amazing! Chef Damon was a great instructor, the food turned out very delicious and, the vibes were immaculate! Chefs kiss, 10/10 highly recommend taking a class with Chef Damon!!

Braydon

05 Aug 2024

We had a great time with Chef Damon! He made us feel very relaxed throughout the entire cooking process, and provided an excellent environment.

Ken

04 Aug 2024

Chef Damon was amazing! We learned a lot, had a great time and will definitely do this again!!

Tianna

01 Mar 2020

My husband and I had an amazing time with Chef Damon! The food was absolutely delicious, and he was very patient with us, as we tried to cook with his great direction. We highly recommend Chef Damon for your next event!

Reviews Chef Damon received outside of Cozymeal

Carina

22 Jan 2020

I've had the pleasure of several different meals created by Chef Damon, I have not had anything that I didn't enjoy! Also had the pleasure of dining at one of his pop ups, one of the best experiences to date! If Chef Damon is in your area I recommend trying his food, definitely a wonderful culinary delight!

Darius

22 Jan 2020

Chef Damon approaches each of his menus as a customized experience for each occasion. Chef is diligent in his preparation and seeks to satisfy each member of your party, ensuring that everyone is satisfied.

Vean D

22 Jan 2020

When presented with the unique opportunity to enjoy a meal prepared by Chef Damon, you are always in for an adventure. The smell of the food is complementary to the presentation of the dish which is accompanied by the taste. In addition to the great quality of dishes served, Chef Damon has always displayed excellent customer service as evident to his bright smile upon greeting his customers, being personable, attentive and knowledgeable about the dish being served.

Shonteka

22 Jan 2020

I absolutely loved the professionalism of Chef Damon! The food was delicious, served hot, and had a perfect presentation. I would definitely hire him again for big or small events!

Michael

16 Jan 2020

Chef Damon was great. He was thorough on the processes and cooking styles, and his Coconut Shrimp was very delicious, I wanted seconds when I was done.