Beginner Cooking Classes San Francisco

Casey W.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Chef Mike was a terrific instructor, my son loved his Dim Sum class. Great amount of information and technique. We will return!

Alex K.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

Eddie was awesome. He’s an incredible teacher - went to great length to impart some really useful info, without being tedious. He was super engaging the whole time, had everyone making some exquisite looking dumplings by the end of the night, and his recipes were amazing! I can’t say enough good things. Definitely check him out.

Jenna S.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

We LOVED our Dim Sum & then Some cooking class with Chef Mike! From his thorough knowledge of ingredients, flavor profiles, putting together a menu, having each of the six of us work on specific tasks in perfect orchestration - everything about this experience was spectacular! We learned so much and had a delicious home-cooked dim sum meal and met some new friends in the process. Can't recommend this experience enough!

Casey G.

Booked the class Vegan Spanish Fare with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

Fun class, and excellent food! Left me with the confidence I need to try making Paella on my own!

Gabrielle S.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Had a great time with Chef James! He taught us about paella, and we were able to help. He lived in Spain, and he showed a lot of love and enthusiasm for the cuisine and culture. Would definitely book again!

Angela P.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Fun and educational. Chef Mike was a great instructor. Great first cooking class, definitely would like to do more of these, especially with Chef Mike.

Matthew C.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Thanks Chef Mike! Explained everything very well and was warm and kind. We had a great group and Chef Mike is very knowledgable.

Rhys W.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Mike was great, super knowledgable. Not just about the food, but also where to eat similar food, or where to buy the best ingredients to recreate it. All the food came out delicious as well. Definitely recommend.

Jesse V.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Amazing experience!!!

Lindsey F.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

The class and food were great!

Ing. P.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Chef Mike was awesome, I was patient teaching us on how to prepare the meals and he answered all the questions we had for him. So happy we learned fromhim

Kat S.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Super fun!

Renee L.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Mike was great and dinner was great!

Claudia A.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Chef James was very personable. He made us feel so welcomed in his house. It was a pleasure to take his cooking class. I am definitely going back!

Daniel M.

Booked the class Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

We did a private Dim Sum cooking class with Chef Mike and had an amazing experience! He did a great mix of instructing and cooking, and the end result was some of the best Asian food I've ever had. I would highly recommend any of Chef Mike's classes.

Lindsey M.

Booked the class Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

Words simply do not do this experience justice. Mike is such a great host and teacher. The food is phenomenal and the best part is you can recreate it in your own kitchen. My boyfriend booked his private class for the two of us for my birthday and it was the best gift I've received. Great memories, great food, and new skills to share his delightful food with my own family and friends. I would hands-down recommend a cooking class with Chef Mike. Thank you again!

Simon K.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

James was very knowledgeable of Spain and their cuisine. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at James' warm and welcoming household. Paella is a very hands off dish however James was able to incorporate some volunteers into the cooking experience. He had fantastic Spanish appetizers, sides, and desserts to compliment the Paella. Strongly recommend bringing a bottle of wine to share with the fellow aspiring chefs. Thank you James!

Mike O.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Awesome experience!

Eric C.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Very friendly and engaging - hope we can have another experience with Chef James!

Samuel W.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Just had a great experience with Chef James.

Karen S.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Great experience, we had fun!

Graham A.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Chef James was awesome! He provided a laid back cooking class atmosphere and the individuals in our group were just as great! We talked the entire night and exchanged emails. Good food and an even better experience.

Kristen N.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Chef James did an amazing job. The class was very informative and the food was delicious - I can't wait to try out the recipes on my own. The environment was very friendly and not intimidating at all. The class was pretty casual so it made for a fun and relaxing evening. I would recommend this class with Chef James'

Ana K.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Our Italian dinner with chef James was just amazing. His beautiful Victorian home was the perfect setting for a cozy dinner. At first we snacked on some delicious appetizers while chatting about food and travels. And getting ready to make PASTA! Chef James introduced me to Padron Peppers which I have been making since then at least twice a week. They are in season now! Thanks chef James. Everyone was able to give the pasta dough a knead and roll some. We had the pasta with yummy Bolognese, followed by a delicious main course of slow-cooked beef with corn and peppers. Dessert: Light cheese cake. This diner was a great experience and can only recommend it for locals and new-to-the city people top meet new friends! Cheers!

Mark G.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Thank you for a tasty meal.

Brittany E.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Delicious!

Robert B.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Wonderful Spanish evening with an amazing Chef. I look forward to my next cooking class!

Austin S.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

What a fun paella cooking class! We had a great time with Chef James.

Monica S.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Wonderful Spanish cooking class with Chef James!

Chen L.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Delicious and very informative Spanish Paella cooking class!

Charles M.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

Great experience for meeting new people and enjoying amazing dishes.

Sam C.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

A great class! Chef James is patient and very knowledgeable about Spanish cuisine. It was great to see the paella being put together from start to finish, and well worth the wait -- it was delicious. The flavors were rich and nuanced and the soccarat was perfect. And the Quesada was a great finish -- sweet and satiating but light and refreshing. Thanks, Chef James!

Sam N.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

One of the best Spanish Paella cooking classes I have had so far! We chose to make seafood Paella and chef James did a good job explaining how to make the dish. It tasted great and the whole process was really fun!

Connie L.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

I am kinda disappointed after attending this class. I would say this was actually not a class, it was more like a social or eating event to be exact. We were not provided any hands on experience at all during the whole class. No receipes were given during the class. We were just standing in the kitchen and watching James cooked for about an hour. He gave little details on how he cooked the Paella. Most often times, people asked him why this and why that, then he answered. Seems like he is very passive in a way of teaching but he cooked a really yummy Paella. If I knew the class will be like that, I would not have signed up this class. We can just watch YouTube online. Maybe this is not the class that I expected. I expected a more hands on practice. And I expected the chef/teacher will explain more details to enchance our cooking knowledge and of course on how to properly cook a Paella. I wonder if all the classes at CozyMeals are like that. I would like to sign up for other classes but this class makes me think twice before I sign up the next one. One thing I found funny is liek I received an email asking me to tip the chef. Is it a restaurant? Or a class? Felt like it's more like a restaurant to me if I am being asked for a tip. If you are looking for a real cooking class, it's not a place. If you want to eat yummy Paella and spent few hours together with your significant half, that's the place.

Jacob S.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

Eddie was incredibly welcoming and professional. It was a delight to participate in that workshop, and the dumplings turned out to be delicious.

Flaviana M.

Booked the event Dim Sum (and Then Some) with Chef Mike in San Francisco (Dogpatch)

The team really enjoyed cooking. The chefs especially Chef Mike was very helpful with all the preparations. It was successful event. We will do it again.

Eugene R.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

Chef Eddie’s love for sharing cooking is amazing. His positive attitude and chill friendly chef guidance made the entire experience enjoyable! We definitely will be on the lookout for future cooking classes with Chef Eddie !!!

Gabrielle R.

Booked the class Vegan Mediterranean Feast with Chef Maggie in East Bay (Berkeley)

Chef Maggie was so fun and made the cooking a breeze! She definitely brought the party to our birthday celebration, and the food was fresh and delicious.

Amanda D.

Booked the class A Night in Spain with Chef James in San Francisco (Haight-Ashbury)

The Night in Spain personal chef experience was absolutely everything I hoped for and more it honestly exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, it felt like such a thoughtful, elevated, and immersive evening. The chef was phenomenal not only with the food (which was beyond delicious and beautifully presented) but also with the way they shared the story and flavors of each dish. It really felt like being transported straight to Spain without ever leaving home. Every detail was executed so well, and it made the entire experience truly memorable. It was one of those rare evenings where everything aligned perfectly the atmosphere, the pacing, the food, and the personal touch from the chef. I can honestly say it was one of the most amazing dining experiences I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be booking again in the future and recommending Cozymeal to friends and family. Thank you again for helping make such an unforgettable evening possible!

Claire S.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

Had such a great time! Informative and fun. He makes the process easy to follow and keeps the group a good size! Delicious outcome. Thank you!

Megan N.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

This was such fun and delicious evening, the perfect antidote to Sunday scaries. It is truly an all-levels class. No prior dumpling skills required, but there's more to learn even for experienced Chinese food eaters/makers. I took this class with a friend, but it would be a great date night or work team-building activity. Chef Eddie makes this fun for everyone. As soon as I got home, I started looking for my next class with him.

Ivana M.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

We had such a great time making dumplings with Eddie! Neither of us had any prior experience and Eddie is a true master - the class is super fun and also super instructive. We just hosted a dumpling dinner party with our friends using Eddie’s recipe and everyone loved it!

Hailey F.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

We had a fantastic night making dumplings with Chef Eddie! Eddie was a great teacher and made the cooking experience personal to everyone there. He prepared a delicious pork belly and red bean dessert to go along with our own dumplings. We left feeling perfectly full and satisfied!

Cameron L.

Booked the class A Vegan Take on Italian with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

Daniel hosted a fantastic class. The salad was inspired, hand-making the pasta was incredibly rewarding, and everything tasted fantastic. His loft is perfect for this type of event, and it was a treat to get to know Daniel over the course of the evening. I'd absolutely book with him again. Highly recommend!

AV V.

Booked the class Vegan Spanish Fare with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

We have a wonderful time, learned so much about the food, the culture, and the technique, and enjoyed a delicious meal we were proud to have made. Chef Daniel is amazing and I hope to take more classes with him in the future.

Sara H.

Booked the class A Vegan Take on Italian with Chef Daniel in San Francisco (Potrero Hill)

My partner and I went to a cooking class at Chef Daniel’s and had such a lovely evening! Truly exceeded our expectations. Great vibes all around - relaxing, authentic, and fun. You could really sense his passion and deep knowledge of cooking. The dishes were delicious, and we both learned a lot while having a great time. I immediately wanted to book another class with him. Highly recommend!

Ligaya P.

Booked the class Signature Wagyu Beef Dumplings From Scratch with Chef Edmund in San Francisco (Hayes Valley)

This class was amazing! It was fun, engaging, and definitely one of the highlights of our trip to San Francisco so far. Chef Edmund was such a great teacher, always providing encouraging feedback and instructions without any judgment. The soy sauce tasting was so insightful and really opened our eyes to what good quality ingredients can do to dish when added correctly. We will definitely be throwing our own dumpling dinner party for our friends and family back in Canada. Thanks again for having us! - Ligaya and Ross

Siobhan H.

Booked the class Vegan Mediterranean Feast with Chef Maggie in Tracy (Tracy)

Maggie was absolutely amazing! She took time to explain how to prepare the food and the background of the dishes. All of the food was incredible!! Would definitely book again.

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