Cooking Class - Vibrant Persian Feast

$ 89 Per person

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

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What You'll Do

Create classic Persian dishes in this hands-on culinary experience in Raleigh.

Unlock the secrets of Persian home cooking in this engaging cooking class in Raleigh. With Chef Megan or a resident chef showing you the way, you'll grill up saffron chicken kabobs, toss together a minty cucumber and tomato salad and master the art of crispy, golden tahdig (the best part of the rice, hands down). To finish, you'll pipe cream puffs filled with fragrant pistachio cream. Along the way, you'll get real hands-on practice with marinades, rice technique and pastry filling. This cooking class in Raleigh is ideal for home cooks who love aromatic, carefully layered dishes.

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

Aug 3rd at 7:00 PM

Grilled Saffron Chicken Kabobs
Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mint (Shirazi)
Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)
Cream Puffs with Pistachio Cream

Aug 7th at 1:00 PM

Grilled Saffron Chicken Kabobs
Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mint (Shirazi)
Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)
Cream Puffs with Pistachio Cream

Aug 27th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Saffron Chicken Kabobs
Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mint (Shirazi)
Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)
Cream Puffs with Pistachio 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 Baking, Mediterranean, Persian
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Megan or Resident Chef

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For almost 20 years, Chef Megan has been plying her culinary talents in the restaurant world. Her adventures in taste and texture began in a family-owned Japanese eatery and led her on a journey of discovery through the world of international cuisine. Drawing on these worldwide influences, Chef Megan and her capable crew now share their passion for global flavors with home cooks looking to expand their home dining territory.

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What You'll Do

Create classic Persian dishes in this hands-on culinary experience in Raleigh.

Your Menu

Aug 3rd at 7:00 PM

Grilled Saffron Chicken Kabobs
Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mint (Shirazi)
Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)
Cream Puffs with Pistachio Cream

Aug 7th at 1:00 PM

Grilled Saffron Chicken Kabobs
Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mint (Shirazi)
Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)
Cream Puffs with Pistachio Cream

Aug 27th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Saffron Chicken Kabobs
Chopped Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Fresh Mint (Shirazi)
Crispy Persian Rice (Tahdig)
Cream Puffs with Pistachio Cream

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Baking, Mediterranean, Persian
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 Megan or Resident Chef

Loren

15 Feb 2026

We had a great time! The chef was entertaining and the food was fantastic! Would definitely go back!

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Jennifer

30 Dec 2025

My husband and I did the lobster ravioli class with Chef Megan. It was so fun but still professional. We will definitely doing a class again soon. I recommend this for date night for anyone.

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Hayley

15 Mar 2025

My two teenage sons and I attended the Macaron class, and we had a wonderful time! The chef was kind, helpful, and knowledgable! I would definitely go back again!!!

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Michael

13 Feb 2025

Had fun and learned a lot. Would do it again. Thank

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Kyle

15 May 2026

We made salmon, vegetable tempura, and fried rice and it was amazing! My knife work is already getting better! Onions stand no chance now.

Carol

10 Apr 2026

Class was good. Instructor was thorough. The citrus filling was a little runny as the day went on. I would prefer doing everything myself. I’m not a fan of shared baking (touching). Also, I have not received the recipes.

Ryan

06 Apr 2026

Pad Thai

Susan

19 Mar 2026

we made pasta. The class was great. Not only did we learn about pasta making but we learned about the origins of the pasta and how different pastas are made in different parts of Italy. The chef was engaging, knowledgable and helpful. I would recommend this class.

Cithara Patra

06 Mar 2026

It was great. We cooked some French food and learned some new skills that we can use for later.

Donna

17 Feb 2026

Thai Cuisine. I cooked with a new vegetable, which I liked. I also learning about the history of Thai food, especially the pad thai. And great Asian supermarkets.

Karen

19 Jan 2026

What a fun class learning to make 3 delicious French desserts! The class was well organized and informative. I will definitely make the desserts again and take additional classes.

Annette

11 Jan 2026

Food was amazing. Shrimp was the best. Staff were very helpful. Intro too long. Rushed at the end.

Lance

10 Jan 2026

Sushi. Chef was excellent. Ingredients were fresh. The one down fall is we did not receive a list of the Ingredients upon leaving. This would have been helpful as ŵe took the class to learn how to make at home

Nino

10 Jan 2026

My wife and I had a great time at the Spanish Cooking class. We will definitely be back for another class.

Mike

04 Jan 2026

Great food and environment

Naomi

23 Dec 2025

My family and I cooked ramen. It was an amazing experience and allowed us to all bond. The food was delicious and we can’t wait to make this again for our family and friends.

Karl

17 Dec 2025

My wife and I attended the Restaurant-style Ramen class hoping to take our home-made ramen to the next level. Everything we needed was laid out and pre-measured and the Chef instructed and assisted with patience and good humor. Our best take-away from the class was making the noodle dough and then rolling it out and slicing it with the Kitchenaid stand-mixer. We will now make our own (delicious) noodles with confidence. Pickling our mushrooms (which were added later to the ramen) was another favorite experience. Because the dashi, pork-belly, and broth was pre-prepared we will use the recipes that were emailed after the class to make these ingredients at home. Of course we ate our Ramen at the end of class (along with Yuzu mint soda!) and gave ourselves (and Cozymeal) an A+. Highly recommended!

McKenzie

01 Dec 2025

Chef Daniel was such a fun and engaging chef! We had a great time and learned a lot even in such a short amount of time.

Alan

05 Sep 2025

Great class. Chef was entertaining and engaging. Good food. Disappointed the recipes are not available nor emailed.

Danielle

01 Sep 2025

Great class! Chef YaYa and her sous chef Leroy had everything under control and was full of knowledge around the kitchen. Instructions were easy to follow and the food turned out amazing. We were able to bring a bottle of wine for my husband and I to share. It definitely brought our date night to the next level.

Elena

11 Jul 2025

We had a great time! It was a fun, different date night idea and the chef and team were very professional, engaging, and made the experience enjoyable. That said, I do think it’s a little pricey for what’s included, especially considering that no drinks were provided, and this wasn’t communicated in advance. Since it was our first time, we didn’t know to bring anything to drink. It would be helpful if that was mentioned when booking. Overall, a really nice evening — just a small detail that would make the experience even better!

Julius

05 Jul 2025

Great

Jennifer

02 Jul 2025

Food was great - wish we got the recipes!

Craig

29 Jun 2025

Amazing experience all around. Easy to follow instructions and laidback atmosphere. Will partake again.

Sidney Via

19 Jun 2025

The experience was fun and we learned a lot. My only issue was my chicken was not cooked completely and I was not able to eat it. Everything else was great.

Scott

16 May 2025

We had a great time! Instructions were clear and easy to follow, Megan and her staff were all very attentive. I had loads of questions, all of which were answered in a friendly and knowledgable manner. And, of course, the meal was delicious.

Laura

15 May 2025

Great class !

Jenna

14 Mar 2025

Wonderful class. Delicious food.

Tom Biggs

03 Mar 2025

Class was engaging and tasty. both Chef and staff were wonderful and provided much guidance as necessary. A very tasty evening.

Christi

22 Feb 2025

The knife class was fun and informative. Our resident chef was great - goood at teaching / showing methods, offering pro tips, and answering questions. We had fun - and the snacks were delicious!

Elaine

16 Feb 2025

Loved the Chef and staff , he was very informative and explained all recipes clearly. Thank you for a great morning!

Kody

14 Feb 2025

Chef Meribeth made macarons seem easy

Kelsey

12 Feb 2025

Our team event was a big success, everyone went home with a few tips for their cooking and had a great experience.

Robert

09 Feb 2025

The class and instructor were very good, but we were promised the recipes would be forthcoming in an email and they have not shown up.

Diane

01 Feb 2025

All of the food that we prepared was really delicious! Jimmy, our chef, was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Wilson

31 Jan 2025

The chef was awesome and interactive with the whole classroom! My wife was very impressed and wants to go back for more lessons

Mary

29 Jan 2025

Very well run class, it was fun and I liked how chef threw in all kind of cooking tips while we were cooking. Thank you for all you and your staff did to make it happen. I would suggest that you add more time to the class or remove one of the dishes from the menu, it was too much too rushed. Thank you for the recipes too. I signed us up for another class this spring ..

Claudia

17 Jan 2025

Lots of fun!

Khuquah

09 Jan 2025

Chef Megan and Sous Chef Maggie were great! very helpful, specific, and nice. Food was great, 10/10 experience

Michael

06 Jan 2025

Class was very informative and the chef did a great job explaining what we were learning.

Michael Denson

05 Jan 2025

Chef Jimmy ran the class. It was very informative, learned a lot. He was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed it. Only suggestions are time management and initial introduction.

Healey

22 Dec 2024

Would return for another class highly recommend

Healey

22 Dec 2024

Excellent knife skills class

Maiko

10 Nov 2024

It was fun class! She explained us the reason why we do each step. I wish I had more time to make from scratch as I love cooking. But I had great time with friends! Thank you for the opportunity.

Maude

10 Nov 2024

Chef Yaya led the class and she was great!

Dams Agboola

10 Nov 2024

Great experience with amazing food. Will definitely be taking another class!

michael

10 Nov 2024

Knowledgeable. Funny. Friendly. All good

Nicholas

22 Oct 2024

I had Chef Meribeth during the Italian pasta making course. She was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and overall great to work with. Her directions were easily understood and the meal came out wonderful. She allowed us to customize our pasta sauces to taste exactly how we wanted and the gelato making lesson was insightful. I would 100% recommend taking one of her classes. I already signed up for my next one. Thank you Chef!

Pamela

20 Oct 2024

Please email me the recipes..Thank you ..really enjoy it!!!

Todd

14 Oct 2024

Very fun experience. Seemed a little bit rushed trying to get it all done before 9pm when event was over. Worthwhile for sure though! Trying to get the recipe so we can recreate at home.

Sharon Brenner

14 Sep 2024

Maribeth was a great instructor! I learned a lot in the class.

Izmeica

08 Sep 2024

Did a date night here recently it was a great experience. The chef made it so much fun I would definitely participate in another class.

Jessica

17 Aug 2024

This was a fun class with easy to understand instructions. We are already looking for our next class.

Sherry

05 Aug 2024

We love the class and learn some techniques about sous vide cooking that we have never known before. The class was very easy to follow and everyone was extremely nice We hope to come back again

Jennifer

03 Aug 2024

The class was great, the chef and helpers did a great job. Everything was so organized and the food was excellent.

Abby

02 Aug 2024

I learned a lot and the experience was fun (plus the food was yummy)! However, they were running late setting up which resulted in a rushed experience. Especially at the end it felt like they were really rushing us and I didn’t get to eat as much as I would have liked. Then I wasn’t allowed to take any home even though there was so much left!

Carolyn Miller

01 Aug 2024

Can't remember his name, but he was super patient and detailed. Very nice to work with.

Jasmin Huang

19 Jul 2024

The class was easy to follow and the food was delicious! Megan did a great job leading us through each step and the pace was perfect — not too fast and not too slow, happy to answer questions and explain things so we knew not just what to do, but why we were doing it. Thank you so much for the experience!

Tina

20 May 2024

This class was phenomenal. I really enjoyed it.

Jennifer Janes

22 Apr 2024

Great experience!

Walt

19 Mar 2024

The Chef had a full house and fun was had by all. Thanks for a great experience

Lisa

19 Mar 2024

Lots of fun, learned a lot, and food was great!

Dayle

19 Mar 2024

Experience was enjoyable.

Thomas Pilcher

25 Feb 2024

Loved it! My wife and I loved the experience. met new friends as well.

Bob

20 Feb 2024

Great class! Well organized! Food was exceptionally good! Looking forward to getting the recipes! Bob

Carl Cayton

10 Feb 2024

Great time!

Reviews Chef Megan or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

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.

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.

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.

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!

Matt

08 Dec 2023

As usual, this was a great experience. I would recommend their cooking classes to learn, eat great food, and have a great experience.

Matt Kuntz

15 Jul 2025

The long and short is this class fell extremely short of expectations. The chef had never prepared Asian cuisine before, he had no idea what he was doing and he didn’t show or explain what he was doing so we spent most of the class asking what we were supposed to be doing. The helpers also provided little to no support and typically provided conflicting guidance. Please see the review posted via the QR code for details

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Ximena Colopy

11 May 2026

I really liked the salad. There was too much tempura and not enough salmon and fried rice. All of the supplies was clearly laid out. I didn't like the 15 minute shopping break in the middle.

Melissa

09 Dec 2025

My experience was disappointing as a 4th person (a stranger) was added to our party of 3 (myself and the 2 friends I brought with me), without our consent or preference considered. This individual was controlling and criticized everything we did, which ruined the experience for us. She also ate from a spoon and put it back in the potato side dish while preparing it, so we all refused to eat that part of the meal. I probably wouldn’t mind eating after my friends, but a stranger putting a utensil in her mouth, then back in a shared dish (twice!) was completely inappropriate. I kindly asked her not to put her spoon in our food after it had been in her mouth. Her response was “I only did it twice”. I very much regret spending money on this experience as a Christmas gift to my friends.

Josh

06 Sep 2025

My husband and I wanted to do a cooking class for our 10th anniversary. We love sushi. We took a pasta making class together in Italy and I took a baking class back in NY. We were hoping for the same experience but it didn’t even come close. The “Chef” was at another table with our backs to him, he was confused about what we were making, he left us to try and figure it out on our own and only as a last option did he come over to help. He seemed more interested in the sales pitch to take more classes and shop than teaching us how to make sushi. Our class only had 4 people because 2 people didn’t show up, so you would think we would have gotten more one on one teaching. Wrong. He was more concerned about the class coming in after us. We ran out of tuna but he had all the tuna at his station that he made plus what the 2 people that didn’t show up would have used but he didn’t want to let us use any of it saying this is for the next class… He never showed us how to make the traditional sushi roll with the rice on the outside he just talked about it. We never received the email that had the recipes and directions either. When we booked this they talked about a chef with over 20 years experience. We got a kid who “has worked in restaurants and went to culinary school and has been teaching classes for a year.”

Elizabeth

30 Aug 2025

This class was an absolutely horrible experience, and I will be reaching out to Cozymeal for a refund. The class was held in Raleigh, and the instructor, Mary Beth, was nasty from the moment we walked into the room. There were 14 students in the demonstration room, broken into groups of four (one group had two, with two no-shows). Mary Beth chose one or two groups to favor, and others to ignore. It was so bad that during the break, several attendees were discussing her attitude. She embarrassed one student when that person asked a question that Mary Beth had addressed earlier, and belittled her. She ignored my son and myself completely. I point blank asked for help at one point, and she told me to “figure it out.” She helped other groups improve their technique, and would walk by our group completely. This was the worst experience I have ever had at a cooking or baking class in my life. Horrible, horrible experience.

Bradley

11 Aug 2025

Hi Chef Megan - I dont believe we worked directly with you.....a couple of items for the low review. The head chef wasnt welcoming and very much felt like "welcome to bootcamp" with orders being yelled out and not the most friendly...we began the cooking experience at 7 pm and didnt end up eating until 9:45. Many of the preparation aspects were poorly timed and lead my wife and I being extremely hungry come time to eat. This was a beginner class and I hardly believe that this was a welcoming experience for new chefs looking to get excited about cooking given the time for preparation and the environment the head chef made for us. Needless to say, I will not be scheduling another meal with Cozymeal. There are many alternatives locally that have far greater reviews let alone have an earlier start for a more normal dining time. The food was fine however the environment created wasnt great.

Gregory

21 Feb 2025

The chef was truly skilled and the food was fantastic. However, we found the shared cooking pot and station with another couple to be a bit awkward. Rotating through the steps with four people significantly reduced the hands-on learning and made it difficult to fully engage with the instructions. We believe the experience would be greatly enhanced if each couple had their own cooking setup, allowing for a more personal and immersive experience.

SHANAN

18 Nov 2024

I booked a Cooking class with my schizophrenic son who just got out of treatment and this was his gift for doing so well. Dealing with a grown man with this disease is hard enough but then I got the dates mixed up for this lunch and called 2 different people to explain my situation and no one would help. I booked for a party of 4 and almost $400 gone with no one caring enough to help me. I just got sorry your out of luck and absolutely no returns. It would be great to speak with someone about our situation and if I can do anything to get back $400 that we desperately need back because we are supporting an adult child with mental issues.

Alyson

21 Oct 2024

The food wasn't bad. After all I did make it lol. But, I asked for new dumpling wraps (5 of them) because mine were literally TOSSED on the table in front of me (instead of the cutting board) like everyone else's (mind you we had just been dealing with raw ground beef and no- one had wiped the tables) and I was INTERROGATED about why I wanted new wraps. It was very embarrassing. Like a teacher calling out a student in front of the classroom. The chef then said she would reuse them because the table wasn't that dirty. So, be forewarned.

Yolanda Richardson

07 Aug 2024

I really wish the chef took more time helping out everyone. The work space was very small so we didn’t have all items needed on work place. We had to work with another couple. Also it seem like the chef was a little perturbed during the class. When a group asked her a question she didn’t know the word in English.

Autumn

02 Aug 2024

This was my first experience at a cooking class. Our chef was very friendly and informative. I was not pleased that we felt rushed towards the end of the evening. We were also told that we couldn’t take any of the leftover food (there was a lot) home with us and that usually the staff share it.

Elizabeth Williams

03 Jun 2024

The food was good. The class was meh. I really wish there were those large mirrors so that we could see the chef demonstrating what to do; instead she just told us to chop the veggies and went around helping individual people as needed. She would demonstrate something using one couple's ingredients but those across the room couldn't really see what she was doing. It was fun, but I probably wouldn't do it again. Also she said we would get the recipes via email and we never did.