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Hannah L. August, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

My friend and I really enjoyed learning from Chef Yani! This was a fun and unique activity to do in the city and I highly recommend this class to everyone. The food was delish and Chef Yani was very patient and informative.

Susan N. April, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

Chef Yani has an impressive background. We learned so much AND, at the same time, had an enjoyable, relaxing experience.

Rafael N. October, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

My partner and I booked a cooking class with Chef Yani for a cute, fun date night early in our relationship, but the experience was deeply disappointing. From the start, the atmosphere felt hostile. We arrived three minutes early, and when we knocked, Chef Yani opened the door, told us, "Class doesn't start for three more minutes, it's 5:57," and shut the door on us. Once inside her lovely home, rather than welcoming us, she opened with: "This is a cooking class... After we are done, this is not a restaurant. You cannot stay. You need to leave once we are finished and you eat." Throughout the session, the environment felt incredibly unwelcoming and rushed. Instead of creating a beginner-friendly space, Chef Yani micro-managed and judged everything I did, making verbatim comments like: "That's not how you slice a pepper." "You clearly have no patience in the kitchen, do you?" "Give me the knife" (before snatching it away to chop peppers for me). When I paused to check measurement markings on a measuring cup to pour a cup of rice, she let out a visibly annoyed sigh and snapped, "I will do it for you." When I politely reminded her that I was a beginner just trying my best, her tone shifted slightly, but for the rest of the night, she completely ignored me making eye contact only with my partner and the other couple. During dessert, while we were chatting with the other couple, she began aggressively washing and packing away dishes in a clear, indirect signal for us to wrap up and leave. I remained polite, shook her hand at the end, and enjoyed meeting the other couple, but the overall experience left me stressed and ridiculed in front of my partner. I still recommend CozyMeal as a platform, their customer service handled my feedback well, but I strongly advise against booking with Chef Yani for a date night or beginner class.

Rebecca Peltzer Miller . October, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

My partner and I attended this class because we wanted to learn new ways to cook something simple and delicious. This was our first cooking class experience. At the beginning of the class, the atmosphere was tense. We arrived approximately four minutes early and had to knock on the door three times, only for the chef to come out and say, “the class starts at six, wait out here,” and close the door rather forcefully at us. When we went into the apartment, we at times felt rushed and the chef was, at one point, seemingly frustrated with how my partner was cutting the produce and did not let him to do it himself. She also appeared to be frustrated when he tried to measure out a cup of rice. As the evening went on, the environment did become less tense with the chef becoming more welcoming and the food was very delicious and simple to make. Unfortunately, this made my partner and I both nervous to attend another cooking class after this was our first experience. We are also still waiting for the recipes to be sent to us.

Liam N. January, 2024

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik is amazing, great class, very personable

Raffaela H. September, 2023

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik is awesome!! Her dishes are delicious, specially the paella and her hot sauces. She is very kind (she received us with a welcome cocktail) and made us feel very comfortable in her house! My husband and I had a great time for sure!! Thank you very much chef!!

Molly C. March, 2023

Booked the class Journey to Spain with Chef David

Chef David was AWESOME!! We had such a great time. And David's sarcastic humor was top notch...and his cooking skills aren't bad either :-P Kidding...he was a great teacher, and very relaxed with so many things happening at once. Any level of cooking skill would do great in this class...and probably any class that is taught by David. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Miller N. November, 2022

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Great Latin Class, thanks for the great food and hospitality.

Elaine S. November, 2022

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

My son and I had an AMAZING time! Chef Titik was patient and managed to deal with my gluten allergy! Such a fun experience and wonderful memory! Food was DELISH!

Nick P. January, 2022

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Wonderful experience. Very welcoming and warm. Thank you.

Kayla K. January, 2022

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

We had the absolute best time! Everything was amazing and we learned so much! Chef Titik made us feel super welcomed in her home. It felt like having a dinner party with friends.

Taylor C. January, 2022

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Great Experience!

Mike W. January, 2022

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik is AMAZING! I wasn't sure what to expect since this was my first experience with learning to cook, but Chef Titik made it so simple and I really learned a lot. Her recipes are terrific and she has wonderful stories about her life as a Professional Chef. Thank you!

Emily B. December, 2021

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

We had an absolutely fantastic time in Chef Titik's class - we learned a ton, the food was incredible and Chef Titik was so knowledgeable, kind, welcoming, patient and a joy to get to know and learn from. We have told everyone we know and can't wait to book our next event. Thank you Chef Titik!

Susie D. April, 2021

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik was amazing!! I highly recommend you take her class and enjoy a meal with her. She is a great teacher and easy to talk to. We will be back!

brownbeauty1981 . April, 2021

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik provided an excellent, intimate experience! Thank you for sharing knowledge of the food and ingredients used. Everything was delicious!

Becky H. October, 2020

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable! My son and I had a great time together and with Chef. We learned some delicious recipes while spending time together in Titik’s cozy kitchen. Highly recommended!

Marissa G. August, 2020

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Wonderful experience with a talented and informative chef. We had an amazing time with Chef Titik and learned a lot! Our group had a wide range of ages and skills and she was able to cater to each of us. It was fantastic!

Megan W. March, 2020

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

My fiance and I booked a cooking class with Chef Titik as a Christmas gift to my mother. My mom genuinely said this class is the best gift she's ever received! We had such a fun night cooking with Chef Titik. The food was amazing and the company was even better. We look forward to returning to another one of her classes!

Janine R. June, 2019

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

We had a fabulous time, a fabulous meal, and learned several new cooking techniques that will come in handy. She was most friendly and welcoming and made the whole evening a joy and a unique experience. She made us feel a part of the family, and we enjoyed and was glad that her daughter ate with us as well!! It was quite easy to Uber there and get back from downtown Chicago. Getting out of downtown was a bit of a challenge at rush-hour, getting back was a breeze So glad we did this !!

Tarah L. June, 2019

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik is so welcoming, warm, and knowledgeable and set the stage for the perfect double date night for our group. We experienced her Latin Flavors class at her cozy Chicago home and the food was outstanding! Hands down some of the best empanadas I’ve had. We learned a lot of great cooking techniques and tricks that my boyfriend and I now find ourselves using all the time. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable night out with loved ones, I highly recommend taking a class at Chef Titik’s.

Oz K. May, 2019

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

This was an amazing experience. We’ll definitely be back to do this again. Thank you chef Titik!

Nicole T. August, 2018

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Titik is amazing! She is very nice and patient! But best of all her cooking is amazing! She can cook anything, has amazing experience and a very interestign background! We loved learning from her and want to go back! Totally worth the money! Very recommended!

Sebastian G. August, 2018

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik was not only an amazing host and teacher, but also a great person to spend the evening with while you are preparing a sensational 4 dish meal that will exceed your expectations. Would come back 100%.

Latoya S. July, 2018

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

My experience with chef Titik was awesome!! I would highly recommend her to any and everyone seeking to have a fun memorable night. She is very knowledgeable in her field as well as in other cultures. I booked this class for my partner and I in hopes to learn new ways of the kitchen while celebrating my partners Birthday. Our experience was extraordinary. The class we took was Spanish and Latin inspired. My partner is pescatarian and I’m vegetarian so I feared this would be a problem because in most places it usually is; But Chef Titik tweaked the menu to accommodate us both. Our four course meal was really delightful and it made our experience that much more personal and special. We will definitely be booking Chef Titik again for date night !!!

Deanna Montgomery . September, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

We cooked paella with Chef Yani. She was a great host and teacher. We learned an easy way to make a shrimp appetizer and that paella is actually easy to prepare. Thanks!

Dave Auffarth . April, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

We learned how to make amazing Paella. Yani was very patient and knowledgeable. She took time through out the cooking experience to explain processes and the history of the dish and foods we were preparing. Highly recommend her classes. Thank you Yani

Lisa Hahn . April, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

Took paella class. It was delicious and fun. Chef is very personable and she made evening fun. Highly recommend!

aileen g. April, 2026

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Her experience and knowledge of cooking is amazing! I took her french moroccan fusion class and was not disappointed!! If you're thinking of taking a class with her you should do it! You will love it!

Alex L. March, 2026

Booked the class Spanish Paella & Tapa Night with Chef Yani in Chicago (Logan Square)

Chef Yani was very welcoming, energetic, and a great teacher. We made garlic shrimp and paella and I can’t wait to try it at home given how easy she made it seem!

Brian K. February, 2026

Booked the class Journey to Spain with Chef David in Chicago (Near West Side)

Paella, pan con tomate, almond cake and Brussel sprout salad. the food was excellent and David was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Batu O. March, 2025

Booked the class Spain on Your Plate with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

Fantastic experience, Chef Eric was great!

Caseylin . February, 2025

Booked the class Journey to Spain with Chef David

Really enjoyed my experience cooking at David’s class. Went with my partner and had a great time learning cutting/cooking techniques. Cooked a delicious three course meal: bruschetta, Brussels sprouts salad, Chorizo paella, and almond cake. After cooking, we all sat down at a big table to eat with other class participants; family style. Had a great time talking to others and getting to know each other. It was comfy, intimate, and cozy, exactly what you would expect from a cooking class. David was personable and charming, what a great teacher. Thanks for a wonderful class.

Marcia R. January, 2025

Booked the class Experience Global Street Food with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)

I thoroughly enjoyed this class!

Stephanie S. January, 2025

Booked the class Journey to Spain with Chef David

Chef David was great! Very fun class, great teacher, and delicious food. Highly recommend the Journey to Spain class.

David M. December, 2024

Booked the event Spanish Paella Party with Chef Andy in Chicago (Fulton Market)

Chef Andy and his team were super helpful and made the experience really enjoyable!

Jason N. June, 2024

Booked the class Spanish Paella From Scratch with Chef Nancy in Skokie

Great!

Maria P. March, 2024

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

We had such a great time cooking with Titik! She was so welcoming and a great teacher. I didn’t know I could cook like that! Titik took care to ensure the whole group had a great experience and we really enjoyed meeting her. Highly recommend!

Aldo D. February, 2024

Booked the class Journey to Spain with Chef David

Chef David was awesome and very friendly.

Radka K. January, 2024

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Had an amazing cooking class led by Tiktik! Highly recommend it, food was delicious, we learned a lot of cooking skills, and overall had a great time!

Robert S. January, 2024

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik was excellent and provided us with a great experience. I would definitely recommend choosing her! She was very kind and explain everything very well. All around fun time!

Aaron A. December, 2023

Booked the class Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella with Chef Andy in Lower West Side

Chef Andy taught an awesome cooking class, it was a great mix of fun, educational, and super tasty. Each of the tapas tasted awesome -- the risotto was the star of the meal for me, and my fiance was obsessed with the salad. Along with the recipes, Chef Andy also taught kitchen skills like knife work and building intuitions about taste as we're cooking. I would totally recommend this class to anyone who considers themselves a foody.

Rosalie S. November, 2023

Booked the class Journey to Spain with Chef David

Chef David made the class feel so personal, sharing his background, career journey, and passions. We got to meet new people and cook with another couple. Chef David shared knife techniques, some cultural aspects of Spanish cuisine and cookware, and also let us try baking skills. Then, we shared our meal family style after and everything was delicious!.

Alyssa M. September, 2023

Booked the class Traditional Spanish Tapas and Paella with Chef Andy in Chicago (Portage Park)

My husband and I had a FABULOUS time learning from Chef Andy. He has fantastic stories, and was able to help us hone in our knife and intuitive cooking skills - Chef Andy is a patient teacher and very supportive. The menu/food was delightful, and it was a perfect way to celebrate my husband's birthday. I've already recommended him to three friends, and can't wait to hire him for future classes! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a lovely evening.

Daisy H. September, 2023

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Really fun experience! Delicious food and left feeling happy and full :)

Kia L. August, 2023

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Amazing and patient chef. Loved her directions, wonderful experience for a tourist!

John G. August, 2023

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Titik was really warm, friendly and welcoming. She even greeted us with a welcome drink! Overall the experience was good, learned some helpful techniques, tips and tricks and made A LOT of food in a relatively short time. Did the taste of Spain/Latin Am and made empanadas, guacamole, braised short rib tacos, paella and churros. She gave us various tasks throughout the process such as chopping, rolling dough, stirring, shredding, etc. Timing is everything in cooking as they say.

Erika L. July, 2023

Booked the class Spanish and Latin American Flavors with Chef Titik in Chicago (New City)

Chef Titik gave us a wonderful experience! This was our first cooking class and couldn’t have asked for a better cooking date. Chef Titik explained each step very well and was full of helpful hints from prep, to cooking to timing. She created a warm environment and connected with us and the other couple on a personal level. The food was incredible and we loved the variety of each course. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to coming back to try another class!