Seattle Cooking Class: Laid-Back Island Cuisine

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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE Cooking Classes in South Seattle

Timothy S.

10/06/2026

We had a great time making a delicious French dinner! Chef Washington is extremely personable and welcoming; his kitchen was prepped, well-equipped, and clean, with plenty of space to move around to the different stations. Our goal was to learn more about French sauces and flavors, and the experience exceeded our expectations. We will definitely book again!

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Ryan S.

09/08/2026

We loved the Moroccan cooking class with Chef Washington. Cooking a few things we had never cooked before. Chef had all of the ingredients prepared so the class would flowed well and quick, allowing enough time to sit and enjoy what we cooked while we chatted with the others in the class and Chef. Would recommend 100%!

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Jessica H.

07/26/2026

We booked the Italian culinary experience. Chef Washington was so knowledgeable, patient, and professional. We had an amazing time! We would definitely book with him again!

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BRIANNA G.

05/15/2026

We made a 5-course sushi-inspired meal! It included rolling sushi (both vegetarian friendly and premium seafood), making a delicious udon noodle dish, rolling and frying spring rolls, making prawns, and preparing a scrumptious dessert. Our chef was down to earth and encouraged us to be present in the process. He truly instilled within us a belief that we could leave his house and cook our own meals confidently (which we've done). It was truly like cooking with a friend! We vibed to music, talked about life, and made super enjoyable food. This was an experience like no other and I cannot wait to do it again! Thanks, Chef Washington!

arnel a.

05/03/2026

Highly recommend this sushi class. Professional guidance, great atmosphere, and valuable skills learned throughout the session!

Kandi S.

03/29/2026

We made fried chicken, Grits & shrimp, collard greens and peach cobbler. My daughter & I gave a great time.

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Alisha U.

02/15/2026

The Mediterranean cuisine that we cooked was absolutely delicious. There was so much flavor. Chef Washington not only showed us some valuable cooking skills, but was outgoing and engaging throughout the process. I highly recommend taking a cooking class with Chef Washington. You won’t regret it.

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Moira V.

We cooked an amazing Italian 4 course meal. My favorite thing was learning the tidbits of cooking and feeling like I was in a safe inclusive environment. It was clean, intimate and I really enjoyed this unique experience. Chef L was a big part of the reason it was great, he was funny, smart, & made things simple and enjoyable.

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Jessica B.

01/20/2026

My husband and I attended the sushi making class. It was extremely informative and we learned SO MUCH. Chef was very patient and extremely knowledgeable about the history of sushi making and the whole process of sushi-making. We were there for almost 4 hours and standing the whole time. So eat beforehand bc you won’t be eating until around 8:30-9ish. Highly recommend this experience!

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Dallas H.

01/17/2026

This was a very fun experience given to me by my daughter as a Christmas gift. We cooked Mediterranean fare and ate like Queens. This was a fun cooking lesson and a delicious meal. This would be a great girls night out or even a date night for a couple. I learned a lot of delicious ways to flavor my food with spices instead of salt.

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Jennifer I.

01/09/2026

We absolutely loved this class with Chef Shinya! We made gyoza, miso soup, and an awesome rice dish. We learned so much and I actually think I could make gyoza at home now. Chef Shinya was so nice, fun, and informative. Loved it!!

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Tracy L.

We made some pork gyoza and pork and shrimp gyoza and we also made a miso soup and some Japanese vegetable rice

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Brenda D.

10/19/2025

Chef Washington was great. We had a great time learning how to make Thai food. Met some new people and ate a wonderful meal.

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Charissa W.

10/12/2025

My partner and I had such a wonderful time with chef Washington! We needed up making more food than expected and were so full by the end of the night. The chef even let us take home leftovers which wa ask thoughtful! I would absolutely recommend!

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Jacqueline L.

08/12/2025

This was such a great experience and we had such a good time!

Susan W.

07/19/2025

What are great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. My adult kids and I had a wonderful time cooking Thai food with Chef Washington and Jane. Definitely recommend!

Stephanie P.

06/04/2025

10/10 experience. Chef Washington worked really well with our group and we all ended up learning something new. Would definitely take more of his classes.

Alexandra M.

05/31/2025

What a fun experience! Jane and Chef Washington were so much fun! We learned so much and had a great time. Great option for a group event!

Dan Fletcher .

05/10/2025

Amazing family activity that we did together as a family for Mother’s Day. Chef and Jane put their heart and soul into hosting us in their home, and gave us a night to remember. Highly recommend!

Jacob B.

04/29/2025

Chef Washington was so accommodating and helpful. I'd never rolled sushi or created a roll before and he was a great teacher. My partner was running late and he was flexible and made sure he was caught up and able to get the full experience. The sushi was great and the family atmosphere was very wholesome. Definitely an experience I'd recommend to anyone.

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Tammy M.

03/31/2025

Great class and instructor

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Gary K.

10/18/2026

Sushi. I learned a lot about the history of sushi. However, I thought this was more an interactive experience where I'd be involved in the cutting & preparation. I helped a little with the rice, & rolled some. The finished meal was delicious.

Debbie R.

08/18/2026

Our chef was amazing. Engaging and informative. We cooked encrusted pork chops with a Hollande sauce, seared scallops with caper butter cream sauce and garlic and mushroom risotto. For dessert we had tiramisu. All were delicious and we loved conversation with the chef. We learned a lot and loved the class.

Christina C.

06/05/2026

Chef Washington was friendly, patten and kind. He was welcoming to me and my teen with special needs, taking extra time to explain steps (sushi making), and keeping up great conversation. You’ll have fun and learn!

Adrian L.

05/24/2026

Thanks to Chefs Jane and Washington for putting together this onsite smorgasbord of Italian cuisine. We loved our time there and made sure to bring enough back to eat the next night as well! Nothing but the best regards for the experience.

Celeste Peterson .

05/08/2026

Enjoyed the cooking evening immensely! Tissany used the hour before class to set up thoroughly, brought lots of food, set up stations for each item being cooked, and the results were tasty. Plus, we learned a few new techniques! I would highly recommend her personal cooking class, which was a gift to us. Bonus, she was a kind and fun person to learn from.

Jaime K.

04/18/2026

Sushi!

Richard W.

03/28/2026

My family (myself, spouse, 2 adult children) took the Tokyo Style Ramen class from Chef Shenya. Chef Shenya is an excellent teacher and very passionate. We learned so much during the class and appreciated his ability to share his knowledge and insights so effectively. Some of the things that really impressed me were: 1. A quality ramen broth takes significant time to prepare. Chef Shenya demonstrated the process and explained what was happening and what to expect. Each member of the class inspected and sampled the ramen broth at different stages and as new ingredients were added. We were literally able to see and taste the flavors developing at each sampling. 2. Chef Shenya explained the importance of quality ingredients and where to obtain them in this area. We have struggled to find the right ramen ingredients and now we know exactly where to look and what to get! 3. Chef Shenya shared his favorite restaurants both in this local area as well as in Tokyo. It is so nice to have this information. I would recommend this class to ramen lovers and groups of ramen lovers. Our class was 6 people and so much fun!

Kevin L.

09/24/2025

We took Chef Washington’s Southern Classics course and were thoroughly impressed! We asked him to modify the dishes to be vegetarian and he came up with some thoughtful alternatives to the recipes. The food was great and his instruction was very helpful. Would recommend!

Ember H.

07/30/2025

We had a great time at our cooking experience. We felt very welcome in his home, and the food was fantastic. The chicken adobo was amazingly flavorful. We wished we would have been able to help with a little bit more of the prep work, but understand that there is not time for everything. We loved that we were able to bring the recipes home, and we look forward to recreating them at home. Thank you to Chef Washington and Jane for a great experience.

Jake D.

Great experience! Larson and Jane were amazing hosts and great teachers

Victor L.

06/07/2025

Chef Washington did a great job guiding my girlfriend and I making dinner that night and it was very delicious! Was definitely a fun activity!

Alexis L.

05/04/2025

Had a great time! The food was AMAZING and the hosts/chefs were so friendly, hospitable, and accommodating. He offers 24 different types of classes as well, so we’ll be back for another class to learn a different type of cuisine. Overall, it was a great experience and successful date night. I would highly recommend this class—the food was outstandingly delicious!!

Brett E.

03/09/2025

Received this experience as a gift, didn’t know what to expect but had such a good time. It’s like cooking with family. Chef gave directions as we worked through preparation and then sat together to eat. This was in his home. So welcoming and comfortable. You will see us again.

Bobby J.

03/03/2025

My wife and I had a great time. We learned a few new tricks, had a great meal and face to face conversation with complete strangers. I was worried at first thinking that entering someone's house for a cooking class would be awkward. But it felt very relaxed and welcoming in Chef Washington's home. We will definitely be doing this again.

Haniel M.

11/19/2024

Don't hesitate to book an experience with Chef Washington. We did his Rush of Spanish Flavors class and it was incredibly fun, engaging and also tasty. He ensured everyone was involved, taught us lessons along the way and kept enquiring on our experience as the night went along to ensure we were all having a good time. 10/10 I will book again.

Alex K.

06/04/2024

Chef Washington curated an amazing experience! My wife and I chose his course because we love to cook and his menus go above and beyond standard fare. Everything we made/ate was eHe surprised us a with an additional dish of fried catfish (one of my favorites) and paired our meals with a perfect zinfandel. We had an amazing time and learned a lot in the process. I can’t recommend him enough and my wife and I are looking forward to trying one of his other menus in the future!

Sasha J.

08/15/2023

First Cozymeal experience, and my bf and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Washington! He provided with aprons and name tags, took time to do introductions and share fun facts, then he walked through the menu. I was really excited for this class as I haven't dabbled in cooking French cuisine, and his kindness and approachability made it much easier to jump in. It was just the three of us in the kitchen, and Chef Washington was very good at checking in, gauging our interests, delegating, and supporting. With a small group, we were all staying busy and it was really engaging to cook. He gave us tips and tricks along the way for cooking and we chatted throughout the night about life, interests, and food. The meal was so good and it was rewarding that we helped cook it. The chicken fricassee and mushroom gravy were absolutely delicious. The chicken fell right off the bone. We also made an extra dish, as he made the pate ahead of time due to the time constraints. I loved the pate; while basic ingredients, the labor of love and technique to build flavor was evident here. YUM. This exceeded any expectation I had. Thanks for hosting us, Chef Washington! Tips: - bring a water bottle and stay hydrated throughout the experience. Chef offered us bottled water he had in the fridge, but even with 3 of us, we were losing track of which bottle was whose. - bring your own to-go containers, in case you have any leftovers you'd like to take. Chef generously gave one of his big containers and some ziplocs.

Kim C.

08/01/2023

Great class! Easy to follow recipes that were super tasty and not so complicated that we won’t use them in the future! Chef Washington was great!

John Dai .

06/18/2023

The lesson was very well thought out, the food was amazing, and Chef Shinya was a great teacher and a gracious host.

Aidan B.

06/12/2023

Chef Shinya was informative, funny and great to work with. He shared some cooking techniques that I will definitely be using in my kitchen at home. Chef also sat down with us and gave us really good recommendations for places to eat in Tokyo/Seattle areas.

Girlgeek101 G.

06/03/2023

This was the most amazing experience I've ever had in the kitchen! The chef was not only an highly talented instructor (you need patience with me LOL) but he was so efficient in everything that the kitchen was spotless again once the meal was done! PLUS the food tasted AMAZING! Absolutely an experience I'd love to do again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Katherine S.

04/01/2023

This is a must do class! Do not think about it, DO IT!! I did this with my 4 best friends for my birthday. Chef Shinya in short is absolutely amazing! His passion shines through his vast knowledge and extensive experience. He is a wonderful teacher and fun personality. I definitely will be signing up for more of his classes!

Auggie H.

03/10/2023

The cooking class with Chef Shinya was excellent! His explanations were very thorough and easy to follow. The food was delicious, and the cultural background he gave on udon and its many varieties was great. After Shinya's cooking class I feel like I can add homemade udon into my regular rotation of dinner recipes. It was a really fun night, and I would highly recommend his classes!

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