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Polly Sang is a Culinary Program Manager with Le Cordon Bleu credentials that has left her mark on major companies like Pinterest. Her role involved overseeing workplace and culinary operations globally. With 20+ years of professional cooking experience, Polly's passion lies in inspiring others to cook at home, believing in the transformative power of home-cooked meals.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Food Essentials

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CHEF’S PLACE

Korean Food Essentials

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Explore the flavors and ingredients of traditional Korean cuisine. In this immersive cooking class, you'll explore the essentials of Korean cuisine starting with foundational pantry items. A world-class Chef Polly will guide you through authentic recipes and techniques to craft a vibrant meal from scratch using iconic...

Next Date: Sat, May 16th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam

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CHEF’S PLACE

Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam

$129

Cooking Class

$129

Craft flavorful and authentic Korean banchan (side dishes). In this engaging cooking class, learn the essentials of Korean home cooking with two iconic dishes: kimchi and bossam. Chef Polly will teach you how to get the depth of flavors that Korean cuisine is known for. First, you'll make fresh, napa cabbage...

Next Date: Sun, May 31st at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Korean Food Feast

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Korean Street Food Favorites

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Korean Street Food Favorites

$125

Cooking Class

$125

You'll feel transported as you discover your favorite Korean street foods. Discover the flavors of Korean street food in this immersive cooking class. Chef Polly will teach how to make bindeduk, kimchi mung bean pancakes with soy dipping sauce. Next, learn how to make pork steamed buns, jjimpong, from scratch. Explore...

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Plant-Based Korean Fare

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Create a delicious spread of vegan Korean dishes during this engaging cooking venture. This hands-on cooking class offers you the opportunity to create a stunning vegan menu of authentic Korean delicacies. The talented Chef Polly will guide you along your plant-based culinary adventure, helping you craft a...

REVIEWS

Chef Polly's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 46 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Polly

Dechen

04/13/26

Chef Polly greeted us warmly with roasted barley tea, instantly making us feel at home in her kitchen. She patiently answered our many questions while preparing a delicious bindae-tteok appetizer and guiding us step by step through each cooking process with helpful tips and encouragement. Thoughtfully checking in beforehand about dietary restrictions, she also showed me how to make a gluten-free hoettuck—something I had always wanted to try—ensuring I could fully enjoy the class. Beyond cooking, she generously shared her favorite Korean businesses and insider tips. The conversation went well beyond Korean food making the experience feel like hanging out with old friends over a wonderful meal. No matter your skill level or dietary needs, Chef Polly’s energy, warmth, and genuine hospitality make this class truly special!

04/13/26

Angela

04/07/26

It was so much fun to cook with Chef Polly and her classes were spot on in terms of teaching me the basics of making the dishes presented in the menu as well as the tips and tricks to streamline and enhance. All the dishes came out super tasty and I feel like my cooking skills definitely have been upgraded!

04/07/26

Constanze

03/29/26

My friends and I booked Chef Polly’s Korean Food Essentials and it was phenomenal! She was so sweet and funny! She created such a warm and inviting environment!! My friends are experienced with cooking but not professionally trained so it was really cool to see her put on her professional chef hat and teach all of us some really handy tricks! We would definitely book a class with her again :)

03/29/26

Stephanie

03/08/26

Chef Polly was amazing! Not only was the food delicious but she was so warm, inviting, and informative. This is my third time doing a Cozymeal cooking class and my evening with Chef Polly was by far my favorite. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the experience and how tasty the meal was. 10000/10. Would highly highly recommend this class (or any class) that Chef Polly offers.

03/08/26

Ramona

02/15/26

Chef Polly came to my home to cook a Korean Feast, for my birthday! It truly was a feast! She tailored the menu for our dietary needs. She was a total pro and pleasure to have at our home. The food was fresh delicious and impressive, and we loved every bit of it. It was a wonderful experience.

02/15/26

Heidi

02/09/26

We cooked a delicious meal with Chef Polly and learned a lot about Korean ingredients and flavors. Yummy bulgogi, jap chae, spicy tofu and pork soup, sauteed mushrooms, and various kimchee and pickled vegetables. A great experience!

02/09/26

Adrianna

01/28/26

We really enjoyed this class with Chef Polly. She made us feel welcome in her home and we learned different recipes that were flavorful and easy enough to prepare on our own. We've already prepared several of the recipes we learned in class at home and have recommended this class to friends. Definitely worth checking out!

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01/28/26

Alecia

01/18/26

We cooked a variety of Korean dishes include beef bulgogi, japchae & kimchi jigae soup. Everything was delicious. Additionally, Chef Polly is very professional, kind and loving. I enjoyed working with her and would love to do so again. David & Alecia

01/18/26

Kienan

12/17/25

Awesome teacher and fun hangs! Took a vegan Korean cooking class with my Mom, it was a ton of fun and we learned a lot. Chef Polly is great!

12/17/25

Glenda

12/13/25

What a treat to be welcomed into Chef Polly’s home to learn how to cook Korean food. Chef Polly has a way of familiarizing Korean food and making it feel more accessible. I’m looking forward to making these dishes on my own!

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12/13/25

Giovanni

11/09/25

A great class to attend! Chef Polly was very accommodating and made the lesson fun and easy to learn; all the food came out great and delicious!

11/09/25

Lorena

11/03/25

Chef Polly was so welcoming and made the entire experience unforgettable! She didn’t just teach us how to cook — she took us on a beautiful culinary and cultural journey through Korean history and flavors. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and filled with fun stories that made everyone feel comfortable and connected. I loved how she encouraged us to interact, share, and truly enjoy the process. It felt more like cooking with a friend than being in a class. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves learning about food and culture!

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11/03/25

Jarod

10/04/25

Chef Polly was an amazing teacher! Overall great environment, vibes, and most importantly food! Definitely would recommend anybody to go if it’s their first cooking class! Had a blast :)

10/04/25

Alex

10/04/25

We loved our session with Chef Polly! She was so warm and inviting, educating us on each step. The menu was so creative and absolutely delicious! She tailored each dish to our sensitivities, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about Korean cooking.

10/04/25

Victor

09/24/25

Polly’s service was 10/10. Her depth of knowledge was displayed with delicious flavors that we really enjoyed. The portions were so generous. She was even kind enough to give us the extra dessert and provide us recommendations on where to get fresh produce!

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09/24/25

Anna

05/12/25

We had such an amazing experience with Chef Polly. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and we walked away inspired to cook more at home. Thank you so much!

05/12/25

Keenan

05/11/25

Chef Polly was fantastic throughout the evening. She was prepared, thoughtful, instructive and had a great cooking style. She knew the recipes intimately well and could explain ingredient choice/origin. She also made the instruction fun, with clear thought and creativity injected into each dish. We will definitely be trying a few of the dishes again.

05/11/25

Brendan

02/28/25

Chef Polly is super knowledgeable and brought some amazing recopies to the class. She was so easy to talk to and guided us throughout the whole day and even prepared a few special side dishes along the way as well. We very much enjoyed our time with her making delicious food, and the cooking space is so beautiful as well with great scenery. We can't wait to try another one of her classes in the near future (and bring our friends!)

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02/28/25

Michelle

08/17/24

My husband and I had an awesome time learning how to make bonchon with Chef Polly! This was our anniversary gift to each other instead of simply going out to eat. We can’t wait to take more of Chef Polly’s classes. She introduced us to new ingredients, recipes and techniques and we left her home confident we can do this at our home. Highly recommend!

08/17/24

Jessica

08/10/24

This was the best cooking class experience I have ever had. Chef Polly was able to make the entire meal gluten free for me. She was incredibly insightful and warm. My partner and I had the best time at her street food class. Go to her class and you won’t regret it! It was the best bday gift.

08/10/24

Lindsay

07/30/24

Chef Polly was very welcoming, knowledgable, and encouraging. Her home and water front view were beautiful. We learned how to make 4 separate dishes and got to eat along the way. We never felt intimidated and also enjoyed learning the history of the meals.

07/30/24

Kathy

07/03/24

My partner and I loved our Korean Banchan class with Chef Polly! We felt Polly was empowering us to cook on our own at home, and she gave great tips and little tricks with each recipe. From perfecting the mixed purple rice, to various vegetable side dishes, to making kimchi, we covered a lot. I loved that this class was so hands on, too. Highly recommend!

07/03/24

Allison

04/10/24

Chef Polly is very friendly and knowledgeable! She taught us how to make various Korean street foods. Everything was explained very thoroughly, from how to prep the ingredients down to the cooking with lots of opportunity for hands on experience. I’m excited to make the dishes she taught us!

04/10/24

Carrie

04/06/24

We had such a great time with Chef Polly! Her kitchen is beautiful and perfect for groups. There were three couples and we all had lots of hands-on time and plenty of food. We're excited to make her recipes at home and also use some new techniques we learned.

04/06/24

Colin

03/23/24

Chef Polly was a great host and chef! Her home was welcoming and warm (she had a very thoughtful playlist and tea waiting). We learned everything from the basics (i.e. good hygiene and knife skills) to how to make more complex Korean dishes including kimchi pancake, steamed buns (dumplings), and dalgona (the cookies in Squid Game). I would recommend her to any chefs, whether novice or expert <3

03/23/24

Jonathan

03/10/24

We had a great time conversing, learning, and eating the delicious food with Chef Polly during her Korean street food class! The food was delicious and we learned a lot of different cooking techniques that we can hopefully try at home! We took a few steamed buns and dalgona candy home as well which our daughter and mother-in-law really enjoyed! Highly recommend Chef Polly’s class!

03/10/24

Reviews Chef Polly received outside of Cozymeal

Bob

01/31/24

Thanks for the class! I learned so much and the food you helped us prepare was so delicious!

01/31/24

Nina

01/31/24

Cooking a meal with Chef Polly was a pure delight. Over the holidays family and friends joined Polly in a Korean Essentials class in her home. As many members were serious foodies, Polly took this into account and added some complex dishes such as brisket (still thinking about how savory ans yummy it was). Learned some great techniques and shared a warm and delicious dinner with friends and family. Polly is easygoing and kind but obviously knows her stuff!

01/31/24

Diana

01/23/24

I had the most incredible experience at the Running for a Better Oakland (RBO) kickoff Fundraiser Dinner, and we owed much of it to the exceptional dinner Polly provided! The food was delicious, and the presentation was Michelin-star quality... Chef Polly's performance was flawless.

01/23/24

Barbara

01/23/24

Preparing Korean recipes with Chef Polly was a joyful and delicious experience. Korean food is among my favorite cuisines, and Chef Polly taught us the basics of some popular Korean dishes. The class was participatory, and Polly clearly explained the recipes and process of the food preparation. I highly recommend the course and hope that Chef Polly will teach a class on cooking Korean barbecue.

01/23/24

Chef Polly

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Polly

Korean Food Essentials

Korean Kimchi Making and Bossam

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Polly

Korean Food Feast

Classic Spanish Paella

Feast on the Greek Coast

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Polly THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Korean Street Food Favorites

Plant-Based Korean Fare