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Online Cooking Class - Plant-Based Fast Food Classics
Online Cooking Class - Plant-Based Fast Food Classics
302 reviews
302 reviews 
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$ 39 Per person
75-minute class hosted on Zoom. Tax included.
Live from Madrid, Spain!
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What You’ll Do
Enjoy a lesson in turning your fast food favorites into delicious and healthy plant-forward dishes.
Chef Carlos shares his secrets for creating plant-based versions of popular fast food fare in this interactive online cooking class. Learn how to create your comfort favorites reinvented with an eye on mindful eating. First, you'll prepare a handmade fried plantain pizza topped with vegan cheese, tomatoes and vegetables. Then, create a batch of fried mushroom "wings" with fiery spices flavoring tender, lightly fried oyster mushrooms.
- Cooking class is fully interactive.
- Chef accompanies you throughout the entire process.
- Ask as many questions as you want!
Your Menu
Fried Plantain Pizza
With vegan cheese, tomatoes and vegetables
Louisiana Fried Oyster Mushrooms
With flour and spices
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Recipes Recipe links are sent in your booking confirmation.
- Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability and can be delivered by your preferred local grocer with the link below.
- Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
- Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
- Class Size Public class sizes are between 4 to 20 connections to provide an opportunity for all guests to participate and ask questions. Private classes can accommodate up to 498 guests.
- Event Duration 75 minutes
- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Labels Healthy, International Chefs, Pizza Making, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
One or two green plantains
One 8 oz can of peeled tomatoes in its juice
Garlic powder
Salt
One clove of garlic
Olive oil
Dried oregano
Shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil
Black pepper
Any vegetables of preference
Large oyster mushrooms
Flour
Vegan yogurt
Corn flour
Cayenne pepper
Paprika
Cajun powder
Sunflower oil
Sweet chili sauce
Sriracha
Kitchen Equipment
Non-stick pan
Fork
Several bowls
Spatula
Oven
Microwave
Chef's knife
Cutting board
Prep Work Details
Fry the plantains in advance.
Meet your chef
Chef Carlos Verified Chef
With more than a decade of culinary experience as a head chef, private chef and executive chef in Denmark, Turks and Caicos, Venezuela and Spain, Chef Carlos is a skilled and personable multilingual chef with a penchant for crafting incredible recipes. He has a wide range of culinary techniques and tips under his belt, and is a master at creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests, as well as crafting seasonal menus featuring high-quality ingredients.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
What You’ll Do
Enjoy a lesson in turning your fast food favorites into delicious and healthy plant-forward dishes.
Chef Carlos shares his secrets for creating plant-based versions of popular fast food fare in this interactive online cooking class. Learn how to create your comfort favorites reinvented with an eye on mindful eating. First, you'll prepare a handmade fried plantain pizza topped with vegan cheese, tomatoes and vegetables. Then, create a batch of fried mushroom "wings" with fiery spices flavoring tender, lightly fried oyster mushrooms.
- Cooking class is fully interactive.
- Chef accompanies you throughout the entire process.
- Ask as many questions as you want!
Your Menu
Fried Plantain Pizza
With vegan cheese, tomatoes and vegetables
Louisiana Fried Oyster Mushrooms
With flour and spices
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
Details
- Recipes Recipe links are sent in your booking confirmation.
- Ingredients Ingredients can be adapted for dietary restrictions or lack of availability and can be delivered by your preferred local grocer with the link below.
- Technology Connect with the chef using Zoom on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
- Class Participation Chime in with questions through audio or chat. Use of video is optional.
- Class Size Public class sizes are between 4 to 20 connections to provide an opportunity for all guests to participate and ask questions. Private classes can accommodate up to 498 guests.
- Event Duration 75 minutes
- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Labels Healthy, International Chefs, Pizza Making, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
One or two green plantains
One 8 oz can of peeled tomatoes in its juice
Garlic powder
Salt
One clove of garlic
Olive oil
Dried oregano
Shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil
Black pepper
Any vegetables of preference
Large oyster mushrooms
Flour
Vegan yogurt
Corn flour
Cayenne pepper
Paprika
Cajun powder
Sunflower oil
Sweet chili sauce
Sriracha
Kitchen Equipment
Non-stick pan
Fork
Several bowls
Spatula
Oven
Microwave
Chef's knife
Cutting board
Prep Work Details
Fry the plantains in advance.
Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Bridget
02 Jan 2025
Was unable to attend due to food poisoning. Messaged them and no reply was given about credits for another class.
gerry
08 Dec 2024
Wonderful class. Knowledgeable teacher. Helpful recipes. Thanks for teaching and sharing your experience.
Maria
25 May 2024
Carlos was an incredible teacher! He was kind and funny and taught us so much along the way. I loved getting to learn more about cooking and specific things that I will use in future dishes and we ended up with a delicious dinner. Carlos was able to work well on the fly with food allergies and preferences and made us feel right at home.
Beth
25 May 2024
Great teacher. Patient and educational. I loved the class. It would have been helpful to have a link on how to fry plantains since this was a new experience for me, and also that the mushrooms were going to be deep fried to make sure to have enough inexpensive oil on hand (not olive). Otherwise, I'd recommend this fun class.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Carlos
Gretchen
05 Jan 2025
This class was great and Chef Carlos was very patient and fun.
Carly
04 Jan 2025
Great experience for my first class! Really enjoyed learning from Carlos. His instructions were clear and he taught us some handy tips and tricks along the way. He watched everyone’s progress and gave individual help so that everyone was successful. The pacing of the class was good, but it is helpful to prep your ingredients before class so you don’t feel rushed. The meal turned out delicious and we even have leftovers! Can’t wait to book another class with Carlos!
Nel
29 Dec 2024
It was a great experience and we would definitely cook with Carlos again. The food was delicious.
Samantha
29 Dec 2024
Such a fun class! Carlos was a fantastic teacher! My husband and and I had a great experience!
Kerri
29 Dec 2024
Super fun class and delicious recipes!
Alisia
29 Dec 2024
This was a fun class and Chef Carlos was able to give attention to everyone. The food tasted great!
Wendy
29 Dec 2024
Chef Carlos was an excellent teacher who provided individual guidance on specific techniques, checked each students work judiciously, and helped us create delicious, beautiful food.
gerry
26 Dec 2024
Thanks for leading us in making great food.
Leonard
18 Aug 2024
Great instructor! We loved the process and the final product!
Joe
11 Aug 2024
Chef Carlos gave us an enjoyable and informative class. His instructions were clear and he was always ensuring that we were doing the steps properly by taking a look at our oreparations. He also gave us a great Spanish food culture lesson.
Karin
11 Aug 2024
Good directions on preparation! Fun tapas
Recipes! Would do again.
Joseph
10 Aug 2024
Great experience with Chef Carlos! Not only did he explain the "how", Chef explained the "why"- Most importantly, the end results tasted fabulous!
Suzanne
28 Jul 2024
Soooo fun! Would highly recommend! The meal was delicious!
Chris
29 Jun 2024
Amazing class! Thanks Chef Carlos!
Monica
16 Jun 2024
Chef Carlos is the best!!! This is our second class with him and he is not only educational, but he is patient, funny and clearly has a passion for cooking. We can’t wait to do another class with him. Thank you for being so accommodating!
Bill
11 May 2024
This was our second class with Chef Carlos, and we are thrilled. He's very personable and knowledgeable. The food we had was amazing and our time together was a delight!
Cindy
04 May 2024
fun class!
Mom
03 May 2024
Fun! Different take on a board. I will try these recipes out at my next get together. Nice to meet you!
Stephanie
03 May 2024
Great event preparing a meal with Carlos- will be doing this again soon!!
Kristi
29 Apr 2024
So patient with all of us.
Monica
20 Apr 2024
Chef Carlos was fantastic!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our date night experience with him. The outcome was incredible, better than any restaurant pesto pappardelle we’ve ever had. He guided us every step of the way and it was fun, informative, educational and personable.
He was attentive to every step of the process. He recommended great modifications when we didn’t have the equipment or ingredient necessary.
Highly recommend booking him for a fun
experience!
Thank you Chef Carlos!
Erin
26 Mar 2024
Loved the class! Thanks Chef Carlos!
Beckie
25 Mar 2024
This class was great! We had so much fun attending. The chef does a great job at explaining the directions and recipe. He is super nice and engaging. Highly recommend!
Bill
24 Mar 2024
Carlos was fabulous and the food was as well. We had a ch an incredible time. Thank you!
Kelsey
07 Mar 2024
Chef Carlos was very engaging and helpful throughout the online class. And the food was amazing!
Hadiya
04 Mar 2024
Thank you Chef Carlos. The food turned out amazing and we learned so much
Michelle
03 Mar 2024
Great class. Chef Carlos was efficient and thorough. Very interactive! Would absolutely take another of his classes.
Adam
02 Mar 2024
Chef Carlos lead a great class that was at the right speed. He was personable and took the time to make sure what we were doing was correct.
Maria
24 Feb 2024
The food was SO good! Thank you for showing us the way!
Zach
22 Feb 2024
Very good experience!
Maria
02 Feb 2024
Chef Carlos provided us with a fun and unique experience for a work team celebration. Thank you for leading us at 1am your time! Highly recommend!
Ken
02 Feb 2024
Yes, it was fun. Everything we expected.
Gary
02 Feb 2024
He was wonderful!
Ashley
21 Jan 2024
Carlos was great! He explained everything thoroughly. The end result was delicious!
Esther
16 Jan 2024
We had a fantastic evening. Carlos was very patient and went around to each team on the zoom call to ask how we were coming along. He did a great job explaining, especially about how to make pasta! Very grateful for the experience.
Barbara
14 Jan 2024
We were blown away by the experience of Carlos being up and prepped at 1:00am in Spain while we enjoyed our class at our dinner time in our home. He gave excellent directions, feedback and encouragement and the Arepas were yummy. (Can't rate the Cachaca yet because we didn't have time to make that but have the recipe and will try soon. ) Thanks Carlos!
Kaylee
13 Jan 2024
Chef Carlos was knowledgeable and helpful. The class was fun and we all learned a lot about the process of making pasta. Highly recommend!
Brenda
08 Jan 2024
I felt we should have had better instructions regarding what we should or shouldn’t prep ahead . Also, directions for dessert were changed with no advance notice .
Peter Huckabee
07 Jan 2024
Fun class. Chef Carlos was interesting and informative.
Jim
06 Jan 2024
We had a wonderful time! Thanks Chef Carlos!
Stephanie
31 Dec 2023
Chef Carlos was very clear about instructions and equipment. He gave good background about the cultural origins of what we were preparing. Even though it was extremely late in his location in Madrid, he was energetic and upbeat in his presentation. We are excited to try these delicious recipes on our own and "wow" our family and guests!
brenna
30 Dec 2023
This class was so much fun. We can’t wait to make pasta again. Chef Carlos was so engaging and very helpful. We are signed up for the ravioli class next. Our daughters were with us and they are now looking to sign up for a few of the classes with their friends.
Heather
27 Dec 2023
Carlos was wonderful! We appreciated the class so much! He taught us a lot and we had a lot of fun! Will definitely look for classes with him again.
There was a snafu on the day of the class and he had to cancel last minute. He was very accommodating and gave us a private lesson on the very next day. Thank you!!
Carol
12 Oct 2023
Chef Carlos more than met our expectations, he exceeded them! What a night! He led our group in our finale event to celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. Chef Carlos prepared two entrees with a Cuban flair, per our request. We made "All Out Pork Cuban Sandwiches" and "Shrimp Enchilado.” Both meals were well prepared and his instructions are organized and really easy to follow. The end result was delicious! He's also very entertaining and taught us more about the Hispanic/Latino culture in such an interesting and fun way, you didn't even know you're learning, but you are – about people and food and all the things that bring us together. You forget sometimes that there is a six hour difference, with him instructing from Madrid, but he makes our time together seem flawless and fun. You wish it would never end! If you ever have the opportunity to need a Chef that makes cooking entertaining and you feel better after you see him, than did before, then Chef Carlos Gutierrez is the Chef for you! Salud!
Barbara
08 Oct 2023
We had a wonderful experience with Chef Carlos! Making fresh pasta looks simple, but it's tricky. We learned a lot about the "tricks of the trade" when it comes to measuring, kneading, rolling and cutting the noodles. Will definitely do it again. P.S. The pesto is delicious.
Jill
07 Oct 2023
So fun! Would definitely do it again!
Fatima
07 Sep 2023
Great class! The audio/visual of the virtual class worked great. I used our TV and Smart phone (but you can connect an HDMI to the TV from your laptop, a better idea). The steps were easy to follow, with good cooking tips. I had some left over arepas for lunch the next day. Would recommend to take the class with another person (two people in the kitchen).
Zoe
04 Sep 2023
Fun class! Would do more in future!
Karen Becillote
25 Aug 2023
It was a great a experience! Chef Carlos was amazing!
Chuck Diaz
24 Aug 2023
It was fun and I learned that by following direction, I can cook.
Johnny Chiang
24 Aug 2023
Very delicious pasta. Learned a lot.
Rachelle
14 Aug 2023
Carlos did great at providing a fun experience. I've never done an online cooking class before and wasn't sure what to expect. He was able to give everyone in the class feedback on their pasta dough and provide easy tips to improve it if needed. Some people moved through the steps faster than others, and Carlos managed to keep all of them on the same page at their own pace. Plus, the food came out very tasty!
suzanne
18 Jul 2023
Carlos was a patient and excellent teacher. It was not an easy recipe and he walked all of us through it. My only suggestion is to be more precise about what ingredients e need. We ended up buying a a hard to find flour that we ended up not using. Not a big deal so just a suggestion.
Amanda
02 Jun 2023
We absolutely loved our class with Carlos!! It ended up being just us and Carlos for the class, which made it very personable and a lot of fun. He was super knowledgeable and helped us along the way with any questions or any adjustments we needed to make with the recipes. It also helped that the food turned out delicious :) Thanks Carlos for a great time!!
Monica
23 Apr 2023
Is was great. He helped us trouble shoot too with patience. I would recommend this pasta making session.
Nancy
09 Apr 2023
Wonderful
Linda
09 Apr 2023
This class was really fun and Carlos was a delight. His instructions were step by step and he looked at our bowls and pans as we went along to tell us if we were doing things correctly. The meal was delicious. The written recipes didn't match up to the actual methods he used, though, so we had to redo some of our prep. I highly recommend this class!
Hester
26 Mar 2023
Good class! Chef Carlos is friendly!
Susan
25 Mar 2023
Carlos did a great job with our class. He was very clear in his directions but also personable and engaging. We enjoyed the experience.
Chuck
28 Feb 2023
Carlos was great. Food was very good. Enjoyed it greeatly.
Curtis
27 Feb 2023
Chef Carlos was very personable and attentive to everyone's needs, also lots of fun. I enjoyed the event.
Brian
05 Feb 2023
Carlos provided one-on-one check ins at each step in the process and wasn't afraid to course correct. He was very patient, and our results were amazing! Definitely recommend.
Eileen
02 Feb 2023
Great class. Very informative and personable teacher, and the recipes were delicious
Lisa
28 Jan 2023
Chef Carlos is great! Energetic, knowledgeable, friendly and taught at a very easy to follow pace. This was my first cooking class and I really enjoyed the experience. I would definitely take another class with Chef Carlos again!
Tiffanie Fairweather
13 Jan 2023
Fun experience
Mom and Dad
12 Jan 2023
Great class!
Miranda
10 Jan 2023
Carlos was clearly a skilled chef with substantial experience making these recipes. He was able to provide great instruction along the way and threw in a few jokes as well. The only thing I would change is if the ingredients had the quantities and number of servings so that I knew how much to purchase ahead of time. I would for sure do this again. This was a gift for my dad as an experience to do together and he loved it.
Sam
09 Jan 2023
Chef Carlos was great. Very interactive and fun, did not move too fast, very clear instructions. We had a great time and the food turned out amazing.
Neil
08 Jan 2023
Chef Carlos brings a strong game. Highly trained and skillful with a sense of humor to boost! My wife and I had an awesome date night curtesy of Chef Carlos. I'm looking forward to preparing what we learned for guests next week. Thanks and Cheers!!!
Bruce & Kimi
07 Jan 2023
Chef Carlos did a good job. We enjoyed the cooking lesson. He kept track and guided everyone individually well. The food tasted good at the end. We took the Authentic Italian Pasta Cooking Class. Would do it again!
I appreciated Carlos' efficient communication. I was working up until the class started, so the email an hour before the class started asking me to prep would have been more helpful a day ahead.
Overall, I recommended it to friends!
Irene
07 Jan 2023
We enjoyed this class. Great instructor who made this fun and informative. Food came out great. Definitely recommend this course.
Erin
01 Jan 2023
Amazing meal and experience. The food and recipes were simple but delicious.
A
30 Dec 2022
Easy to follow along.
Pam
30 Dec 2022
Wonderful! Shared some great tips and shortcuts. Very knowledgeable. Helped us all be better by checking our results with each step. Definitely recommend!
Lisa
22 Dec 2022
Very nice class-- he was helpful and conducted the class at a good pace.
Duke
16 Dec 2022
First timer. This class met m expectations.
Jennifer
05 Dec 2022
I liked how Chef Carlos really engaged everyone in the cooking class, all the way throughout. He made it a point to learn our names and give tips along the way on how we could modify our dishes depending on specific situations. He also gave some information about the different regions, languages, and cuisines of Spain. I wasn't sure exactly what to expect from the class but I really enjoyed it.
Grace
30 Oct 2022
Carlos was a fantastic instructor! He was great at explaining what we were supposed to be doing and how to accomplish it. He also has a great sense of humor. We will definitely be taking more classes from him in the future!
Laura
28 Oct 2022
My husband and I really enjoyed our first online Cozymeal class with Carlos! We got through a lot in just 75 min. Thanks Carlos for giving us detailed instructions, checking in, and giving us fun facts along the way!!! Super fun.
Jules
28 Oct 2022
Carlos was an amazing instructor and made the class so fun!! He was so good at remembering our names and even our dogs name. We’ll be back!!
Fred
21 Oct 2022
We had a private class for a long-distance date. Carlos provided excellent instruction and we had a fun evening.
Sydney Norman
19 Oct 2022
Thank you!! It was a great class!
CATHERINE
16 Oct 2022
Fun! Interactive class.
Brandon
15 Oct 2022
Bought this as a gift for my husband. It was great fun making the meal and following along with Chef Carlos!
Dave Wallace
14 Oct 2022
I really enjoyed the class. The step by step instruction and having the Chef see our progress at each stage was great. We are having our creation for dinner tonight.
Thanks
Carol
11 Oct 2022
Chef Carlos was AMAZING! It was 1AM in Madrid and you would never know it from his abundant energy, fun personality and professional teaching skills. His camera angles showed us each step and he kept the show at a high, entertaining level. We were all VERY impressed. Our Hispanic/Latino Cooking Event for National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month was a complete success! Thank you, Chef Carlos
Maria
26 Jul 2022
My team had a lot of fun & loved the food!
Joe
16 Jul 2022
Awesome class, thank you!
Luanne
08 Jul 2022
Great class! We really enjoyed Chef Carlos and our finished products!
Brandon Gonzalez
02 Jul 2022
Great class and the tapas were so yummy, would recommend this class to anyone.
Frank
01 Jul 2022
Chef Carlos gave us a very enjoyable class. He was very interactive and provided a lot of detail including some history of the dishes. His down to earth style was not intimidating and actually made us feel very at ease while cooking. He checked every step with us to make sure things were progressing well on our end and even asked to see the items while cooking to ensure proper cooking times. We had great side conversations about Spain and the dishes we were cooking which made it all go by too fast. We are planing another round with Chef Carlos. Jefferson is especially looking forward to it.
Steffen Gonzalez
28 Jun 2022
Carlos was incredible, he fit right into our Cuban family and brought us together as a family when we were far apart.
olivia Brunke
26 Jun 2022
great class, very interactive with detailed instruction
Tim
19 Jun 2022
Great Class, Chef Carlos provided cooking tips and techniques to everyone that helped in preparation. Very easy to follow along and understand the steps. H checked in consistently to make sure our sauce was up to standards ! This was a great Fathers Day gift as my three daughters and I did it together. The sauce had very complex flavors but was easy to make by following along the right steps. Would love to have another class by Chef Carlos !!
Katlyn
23 Apr 2022
Chef Carlos was extremely personable, knowledgeable and articulate. He took time to provide step by step instructions as well as what things to look for. We will take another class with him again
Nancy
17 Apr 2022
Excellent class! I learned to make something I’ve always wanted to make!
Judy
16 Apr 2022
Great chef really nuce
Deborah
16 Apr 2022
Chef Carlos was great! He was easy to follow, and he checked in with us frequently. The recipes were not intimidating, and Chef Carlos guided us through making delicious tapas. I would do another class with Chef Carlos in a heartbeat. My 15 year-old nephew did the class also and is reported to have been dancing around his kitchen upon tasting the food. That is the mark of a great time!
Logan
16 Apr 2022
Chef Carlos was really fun and very knowledgeable. He made tapas interesting and approachable.
lindsayljohn@gmail.com
29 Mar 2022
He was fun and a great teacher and helper.
Robin
13 Mar 2022
Great evening
Cheri
06 Mar 2022
Fun class. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Due to a problem on our end with my laptop, we couldn't hear him well at all which made it challenging. But it was still a great class. This was our first class with Cozymeal and I will definitely recommend.
Jimmy Baraglia
02 Mar 2022
Carlos was the real deal. He was able to spot issues with a single glance and correct them with ease.
I would recommend Carlos to beginners, home cooks or even culinary students.
Alex
28 Feb 2022
Carlos was so great! My only critique is that the recipes in the event did not exactly line up with the recipes he had us follow during the cooking class. I just wish everything was clear and in correct terms in the event. Besides that, he is amazing and the food was so good!!!
Erjona
24 Feb 2022
This was a very fun and interactive class. Loved learning how to make pasta from scratch. What was once an intimating challenge, Chef Carlos made sure to make it fun and engaging.
Katherine
23 Feb 2022
Chef Carlos was extremely friendly, optimistic, and engaging. He is exactly who you want guiding you through a recipe!
Sara
22 Feb 2022
Chef Carlos was fun and funny and engaged in helping each participant learn the skills correctly. I really enjoyed the class, and my meal was delicious!
Jamie
21 Feb 2022
We loved the experience! Thanks for all the great tips
James
19 Feb 2022
Carlos made it a funny evening and did a great job demonstrating each step and engaging all the participants.
Colden
19 Feb 2022
Chef Carlos was great! He was very engaging and ensures that all class members were on track. Our meal came out perfect!
Nicole
17 Feb 2022
I never thought i would be able to make pasta, or how the class would go since it is virtual but i had so much fun. It showed me how possible it is to do anything. Chef Carlos was great! really friendly and made it feel like we were all friends gathering together for a cooking night! :)
Yolanda
16 Feb 2022
I enjoyed the class. Chef Carlos is an excellent cooking instructor. Hope we have him back soon.
Anne
16 Feb 2022
Chef Carlos was AMAZING, and I had such a fun time with my coworkers. I absolutely loved the event.
laurie
16 Feb 2022
King of Pasta
Timarie
13 Feb 2022
We had the best time with Chef Carlos and prepared a lovely meal! Can't wait to do again!
Sun
12 Feb 2022
It was very good class ! Chef Carlos checked on everybody throughout of the cooking class.
Dustin
09 Feb 2022
Great class and food! Carlos was entertaining and did a great job coaching us all!
Marion and Stuart Adamson
09 Feb 2022
Knowledgeable, patient, and willing to answer questions...
Erin
08 Feb 2022
Absolutely wonderful! That was so fun. The meal came out delicious. This was perfection for a long-distance date.
Bonnie Adamson
07 Feb 2022
Our group had a great time. Chef Carlos was very engaging and the interaction went smoothly--we all agreed that we learned a lot in addition to having fun. And the results were delicious! My compliments to the chef and all involved.
Melodee
06 Feb 2022
Fun and interactive
Mia
05 Feb 2022
We had so much fun with Chef Carlos! He was so patient and walked us through each step explaining what to do and what we needed to improve our pasta making. We had many laughs and would love to do another class with him!
Gwen
04 Feb 2022
Carlos was very helpful and engaging with technique and suggestions for tools. That helped us a lot.
Margaret Frances
03 Feb 2022
Carlos was really fun and an excellent teacher!
Kate
30 Jan 2022
We had a great time during this class! You read "interactive", but it really was - Chef Carlos asked us to show him our process at several points to provide feedback, and this helped us make amazing food during this class! Can't wait to book again.
Christine and Aaron
29 Jan 2022
Fun!
Craig
29 Jan 2022
The class and Carlos were both great! Very fast paced, it reminded us of cooking classes we have taken when traveling in Europe. As we can't get there right now this is the next best thing.
Andrew
23 Jan 2022
Very fun, and his ability to keep the class moving while making sure no one falls behind is amazing
John
22 Jan 2022
We had a great time creating delicious food!
Karen Smith
22 Jan 2022
Carlos was wonderful to work with - he acknowledged each participant and checked in with a personal touch throughout the Cook time. This was our first Cozy Meal experience and it was fun and educational. Thanks Chef!
Sean
14 Jan 2022
Carlos was fantastic, what a great way to take a cooking class!
Joanne
13 Jan 2022
Chef Carlos was very engaging and knowledgeable. He too time to check all our work.
Olivia
11 Jan 2022
Carlos was an amazing chef who was extremely helpful and very kind. I highly recommend this class
Andrew
08 Jan 2022
Great class very interactive. Thank you. I will do this again.
Marta
08 Jan 2022
Fantastic class, very entertaining, great food!
Paige
07 Jan 2022
Carlos was so much fun! Also a great instructor and our arepas and cachapas were SO delicious. We’ve recommended him in particular to multiple friends and will seek out his classes again.
Grace
06 Jan 2022
Had such a fun time learning from Chef Carlos. It was 1am in Madrid when he taught the lesson, but you would never have known. Kept my mom and I engaged the whole time and we made an AMAZING meal!
Jackie
05 Jan 2022
Chef Carlos was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the cuisine and lots of fun to cook with. Our meal turned out delicious!!! Would definitely come back to cook with Carlos again :)
Arlene
12 Dec 2021
Chef Carlos was wonderful. Fun, engaging, knowledgeable, and very patient with getting us through any mistakes we might make along the way. We highly recommend Chef Carlos!
vivi
20 Nov 2021
A mi me gusto muchisimo su clase, y me encanta que hablamos espanol porque es mas facil entendernos, y que da sus ingredientes en gramos, las caxapas si me quedaron muy ricas ricas, las arepas tengo que seguir practicando pero de sabor muy buenas, nos dio una receta diferente al momento de hacer las cachapas y no pude tomar mis notas porque estaba poniendo atencion me gustaria que nos la mandara por e mail. y es muy paciente y buena onda. felicidades!!!
Stacee
20 Nov 2021
Chef Carlos was super attentive and helpful. He was a pleasure and I would totally recommend his class
mike
16 Nov 2021
Fantastic experience. Chef Carlos was great. He was very knowledgeable about cooking techniques and presented in a very fun and interactive way. There were many laughs had and some excellent food to eat at the end of the night. We will definitely being booking another experience soon.
Phyllis
24 Oct 2021
Chef Carlos did a great job with our class. Y
He gave clear instructions, checked our food preparations and provided lots of good information about how to prepare the dishes and how to create good looking plating of the food. I really enjoyed the class.
Anne
22 Oct 2021
Had a great time celebrating my mom's birthday with Chef Carlos's class. We might not have made the best pasta but it tasted delicious and our "team" had a lot of fun trying! Thank you for a fantastic evening!
Shannon
13 Oct 2021
Chef Carlos was great at handling our LARGE group. We had a little over 40 people join in for a work event to make Arepas and Cachapas. Chef did a wonderful job at having us stay engaged and provided critiques when needed. He was also great at communicating with me before the event so that we could be prepared for our dietary restrictions and beverage choices! He did all this while working from Spain and us in Texas. A 1am cooking class isn't easy, but Carlos did perfectly. Thank you again, Chef!
Kaushik S
26 Aug 2021
Chef Carlos was really good. He was able to engage the whole group, constantly checked in with individuals and made it such a fun event. We also were able to learn more about the chef's background, culture and in general, his interest in different cuisines. Chef Carlos was also very inclusive and helped team members who did not have some ingredients by suggesting alternatives and helping them to be still part of the class. Highly recommend his classes.
Julie
21 Aug 2021
I love your classes it is so fun to take them!!
Janet
31 Jul 2021
Got a private lesson for my birthday & it was great! We learned a bunch and had some fabulous tapas as well. Wonderful to be able to ask why and get a professional answer on the spot. Fun and engaging, Carlos is in his element teaching and it shows. Highly recommend!
Jerry
16 Jul 2021
Although Chef Carlos cooking lesson was a little different than the recipes and instructions sent to us before the cooking lesson it was still a positive experience. He made an effort to encourage everyone and checked in with each person during the lesson. He gave us some cultural background about the area where they make the food we made. That was interesting as well.
Beth
10 Jul 2021
Carlo was engaging and encouraging, provided lots of positive feedback.
preston
10 Jul 2021
Chef Carlos is first-rate. I would take any class again with him.
Rachel
08 Jul 2021
Chef Carlos was unlike my other cozy meal classes. He was moving really fast and he was inappropriate sometimes. It is important to know your audience. It's not okay to talk about alcohol, bars and drinking when it's a group of US high school students. This happened several times despite my efforts to inform him that the students in his class were not of drinking age. Overall, not the best experience.
Thomas
25 Jun 2021
Very instructive!
Thanks Carlos :)
Ken
19 Jun 2021
The class, the food, Chef Carlos, the conversation, and the technology were all excellent. Although we had 1 incorrect ingredient, Carlos was able to help us through that with substitutions. My only suggestion for improvement would be to review the recipes as the quantities on a couple of items were incorrect, therefore our pre-class prep needed to be adjusted on the fly.
Andrew
21 May 2021
Great class!
Laura
16 May 2021
Chef Carlos was great!! He was informative, supportive and positive and the food was great. Would totally sign up for another class with him!!
Sharla
02 May 2021
Chef Carlos was excellent! Fun experience, highly recommend!
Michele
01 May 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Fara
11 Apr 2021
Great recipes and super fun!
Robert
11 Apr 2021
Frindly personality and kept class moving very well.
My only recommendation would be to have more of a warning on what should be prepped ahead of time and what utensils are recommended
Kristien
04 Apr 2021
Great class. Chef Carlos was very knowledgeable and also educated us about Spanish food in general and other facts. He made sure we all were doing ok and had the right volumes and quantity. Looked and tasted great
Elizabeth
16 Mar 2021
Thank you so much for such a fun class! Our participants loved it. So accommodating when we had a scheduling error and so nice and personable. Loved the class, we will definitely recommend to others! :)
Allison
15 Mar 2021
Chef Carlos is very personable! We had a great time cooking and chatting with him about Spanish food and culture (and the food was amazing!).
Lexi
08 Mar 2021
We had a great time with Carlos and learned so much! The food was delicious, too. Thank you so much, Carlos!
leo
07 Mar 2021
Very fun experience. A great chef with a great way to have a little fun and try something new without having to mask up and leave home.
Kimberly Nations
02 Mar 2021
Chef Carlos rushed through the process. He was polite enough, but never explained what we were making. We signed up to do this so that we could have a fun way to connect family members that have not been able to visit in a year due to COVID - there was no time to laugh or interact in any way. Chef Carlos seemed tired and ready to get the zoom over with as quickly as possible. I would not recommend this to anyone as it was a waste of time. The food was fine but the experience was not what we had hoped.
Mary
28 Feb 2021
Carlos was a good communicator and included all the participants. It was a delicious, fun experience. My one suggestion was to be sure ingredients needed are readily available. In our class only one couple had found one of the ingredients. Even suggestions for substitutions for rare ingredients would help. All in all, it was a very nice experience.
Luba
26 Feb 2021
We had a wonderful time with Chef Carlos! He is easy to understand, thorough in his instructions, and has a great sense of humour!
Tony
21 Feb 2021
Excellent class! Chef Carlos is very knowledgable about his Spanish Tapas and did a wonderful job advising us of potential mistakes before they happen, to ensure we all were successful!!
Terence
20 Feb 2021
Fantastic, engaging, humourous, and patient / flexible teacher (modifying based on guests' ingredients, equipment, and skill)! Also, VERY delicious recipes! Definitely recommend!
Mark
20 Feb 2021
Carlos was great and helped me get better at cooking, and I thought I was a pretty good cook!
Sylvie
19 Feb 2021
Very well...apart that I could not be seen....meal was good. Thanks for your time. Sylvie,
Maria
18 Feb 2021
He's funny and the recipes were easy to follow, they turned out quite yummy. Gracias!
Stephanie
16 Feb 2021
Fun class, good energy, delicious results!
Klara
15 Feb 2021
Very Entertaining, patient, makes sure everyone will do well. Food is delicious and was such a good way to celebrate my birthday.
Ryan
14 Feb 2021
Chef Carlos helped make our Valentines Day perfect. My wife and I highly recommend him!
Claudia
14 Feb 2021
We had so much fun! He did a great job of instructing and making sure everyone was involved and on the same page. THANK YOU ?
Marcia
13 Feb 2021
Great fun!
Keith
13 Feb 2021
So much fun!! We had a blast.
Pooja
12 Feb 2021
Funny, helpful, and we cooked a great meal.
Shap
07 Feb 2021
Chef Carlos made cooking fun and interactive!
Dev
05 Feb 2021
Patient, fun and kind
Shels
05 Feb 2021
Such a fun experience!
Nancy
05 Feb 2021
Nice job ... it was fun!!
Patsy
31 Jan 2021
A wonderful, fun session with Chef Carlos. He has a good rapport and is very helpful in answering any questions.
Muchas Gracias
Jeanette
30 Jan 2021
Chef Carlos was an excellent host who kept us all actively cooking while he shared helpful kitchen tips and interesting info about the dishes. He was engaging and easy to understand. We had lots of fun while filling our hearts & bellies making Spanish Tapas with our family members from around North America.
Susan
29 Jan 2021
Chef Carlos was excellent! I truly enjoyed cooking with him! He taught me a lot!
Wael
18 Jan 2021
Amazing interactive class! I enjoyed how Chef Carlos made sure that everyone was caught up at various stages, and how he gave improvement points to everyone's dishes!
Elizabeth
16 Jan 2021
This class was very fun and fast paced. Glad there were two people in the kitchen to keep up but the chef was very nice and helpful. I can't wait to try more classes!
spencer
15 Jan 2021
Loved the class!
Sally
11 Jan 2021
Chef Carlos is fantastic! Very easy to follow; excellent tips and the food was delicious. I can't wait to make it again. Very fun. HIGHLY recommend Chef Carlos.
Erik
10 Jan 2021
We had a great time! Everything was delicious! Thank you.
Sarah
02 Jan 2021
Chef Carlos was fabulous. He had everyone hold up their dish to ensure we were all doing well with the recipe, and he was very entertaining.
Kathy
02 Jan 2021
Really enjoyed cooking with with Carlos!
k
02 Jan 2021
Wonderful chef and a great experience!
Leland
01 Jan 2021
Great job ? a lot of fun. Yummy
Michael
01 Jan 2021
We had a terrific time and Chef Carlos was great. We enjoyed his instruction and interaction with us. The food was delicious and we will definitely be making his recipes again! Will be recommending Cozymeal to our friends.
Frida
27 Dec 2020
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Abiye
21 Dec 2020
Carlos did great! Event was rushed and moving too fast
Carol
20 Dec 2020
Chef Carlos was very engaging and made sure every person in the class was progressing and did problem-solving with us right on the spot (for example, if we didn't have the right pans or whatnot). I would take another of his courses!
Robin
20 Dec 2020
The class was so fun! Chef Carlos was a delight and the food was delicious!
Connie
19 Dec 2020
Fun, interactive! Delicious Spanish food. I highly recommend. Thank you Carlos
Michael
17 Dec 2020
Seamless experience, great food, company and instruction.
Chris
14 Dec 2020
This was a fun activity. Chef Carlos was entertaining
Carlos
14 Dec 2020
It was a great virtual experience cooking with friends and family.
Ryan
14 Dec 2020
Fantastic Instructor, Keeps it fun and very knowledgeable.
Paola
14 Dec 2020
Carlos was excellent! he gave us also good tips. Friendly and patient.
lindsey
12 Dec 2020
Phenomenal Experience! Thank you!
Edgar
12 Dec 2020
Enjoyable and made an effort to connect with all the participants.
Anna
11 Dec 2020
This was a great experience! I was worried there wouldn't be enough time for all of the tapas, but the timing was perfect and recipes tasted delicious!!
Harrison
10 Dec 2020
Amazing!
jack
06 Dec 2020
Amazing class!! We had such a great time and Carlos is a wonderful instructor.
Cathy
06 Dec 2020
It was a lot of fun cooking something different. Chef Carlos made sure everyone understood the steps and was very interactive. Very fun that he was in Madrid and we were in Dallas.
Karen
05 Dec 2020
My son and I had a great time cooking with Chef Carlos. He was prepared, attentive to each of us, and encouraging. We had fun and learned how to make some delicious tapas.
Cheryl
05 Dec 2020
Chef Carlos helped me make three very good dishes that were new to me. Family gave them all a thumbs up! Chef Carlos was helpful and made the class fun!
Rehan
27 Nov 2020
Chef Carlos was fantastic. He was a great teacher, taking the time to make sure everyone was following along but also to ensure the class was fun and entertaining. Our food came out great and we would do it again.
Rosemary
24 Nov 2020
Learned a new way of cooking Pork Loin...It was so delicious, juicy and tender. Love it...!!!
Lora
13 Nov 2020
Amazing experience! The idea that he was in Spain and we were in Alaska made it so fun for our group of 5!
Donna
08 Nov 2020
Great personality! Good teacher. He made it fun.
Teri
08 Nov 2020
Gracia’s to Chef Carlos - a fun Bday party for our friend Stacey ❤️?
Teresita
Deborah
06 Nov 2020
Carlos is knowledgeable and engaging. We had a great team event cooking with him!
Diana
30 Oct 2020
Fun experience, easy to follow.
Mark
24 Oct 2020
Chef Carlos was patient, friendly, and simply a pleasure to work with/learn from. I highly recommend his class, and plan to attend another class via Cozymeal (and Carlos if he teaches others) soon! My wife and I were both extremely happy with the food and experience!
Cynthia
01 Oct 2020
Chef Carlos was amazing. I really enjoyed his class. He is so organized, thorough, patient and detail oriented. A great teacher and the food was delicious.
Anthony
23 Sep 2020
It was a great experience. Thank you.
Stephanie
21 Aug 2020
The team loved this experience! We have all been working remotely since March and given that we'll continue to do so until at least January, we are missing the opportunity to connect and have fun together. We thought a cooking class would be a good team building activity and this exceeded all of our expectations. The team appreciated how Chef Carlos walked us through the preparation and made what were daunting recipes to some approachable and easy. He was a funny and engaging teacher and the food was incredible. I would also note that we had a really big group (30 people) and Chef Carlos managed to help everyone and keep us all on track - that's not an easy feat. Thanks for a great event!
Samantha
11 Aug 2020
This class was wonderful - truly, much more fun and engaging than I expected! As a relatively seasoned home cook, I did not expect to learn much, but found that even for a "simple" recipe, Chef Carlos did a great job of sharing his knowledge from his vast experience of being a head chef around the world. Everything tasted amazing, and Chef Carlos did a great job engaging with us and being respectful of different cooking abilities and times. I would absolutely do this again, and recommend it to others. It would be a fun family event during quarantine, or team building exercise. It's not hard, but you learn a lot, regardless of what your cooking ability is!
Joshua
09 Aug 2020
Chef Carlos did great! Exceptional evening!
Reviews Chef Carlos received outside of Cozymeal
Juliana
01 Jul 2020
i have tried different online cooking classes and this one goes to my top 10! took the plating class and it was really interesting how chef Carlos use the ingredients to plate a wonderful dish!
Gregoire
01 Jul 2020
Best online cooking class ever!
Alain
01 Jul 2020
it is an incredible experience! i have been taking this cooking classes to improve my cooking at home and it really works!
Pascal
01 Jul 2020
Got this cooking class as a gift from my neighbor! i am amazed!
Anne
01 Jul 2020
now i now to plate like a top chef! thank you chef Carlos!
Charles
01 Jul 2020
loving tapas españolas now!!
Carol
01 Jul 2020
gonna try another course with the chef Carlos, was really funny!
Mathew
01 Jul 2020
It looks like we all need a cooking class in our life!
Dave
01 Jul 2020
i will have to say with no doubt that spanish tapas are the best idea for any ocassion!
Helen
01 Jul 2020
Potatos with eggs... tasty!
Sarah
01 Jul 2020
a great way to expend my weekends with mi childrens!
Meg
01 Jul 2020
my mom loved it! i gave her the class as a birthday gift!! she said that she feel more spanish now!
Tathiana
01 Jul 2020
Wanna take another class!! thats for sure!!
Lisa
01 Jul 2020
wanna invite my family to show off my progress!! plating class was AWESOME!
Xavier
01 Jul 2020
it is good to know that we can learn so easily!
Natalia
01 Jul 2020
My boyfriend and i are inlove of spanish tapas!
Juan
01 Jul 2020
Gonna need more people at my place with all that food!
Lucy
01 Jul 2020
Good technics, almost perfect!
Elizabeth
01 Jul 2020
Now i know how to make tortilla for the rest of my life!
Willy
01 Jul 2020
i took this plating clas for my own and let me say something... AWESOME! i mean i feel like a real chef now hahahaha
Miguel
01 Jul 2020
Great time!
Adriana
01 Jul 2020
wonderful time with my family!
Andres
01 Jul 2020
more tortilla please!
Stella
01 Jul 2020
Great time! 100% recommended
Betsy
01 Jul 2020
Gonna need more friends to share all this food hahahaha
Rakesh
01 Jul 2020
it was funny! i am a chef and yet the experience was incredible cool!
Brian
01 Jul 2020
great experience!
Jack
01 Jul 2020
getting ready for a next online cooking class!
Cameron
01 Jul 2020
the bad part of the class it is when its finished!
Arnold
01 Jul 2020
Eggs, Onions, oil and potatoes... nothing more simple than that!
David
01 Jul 2020
want 10 tortillas now!
Patrick
01 Jul 2020
i would like to take more classes like this one!
Bruce
01 Jul 2020
"Montadito de tortila española" my new favorite snack!
Margareth
01 Jul 2020
the good thing about this class is that the chef was really flexible about ingredients and how they can look, was with no pressure.
Steven
01 Jul 2020
Gonna make gildas for my friends tomorrow! easy and tasty!
Mario
01 Jul 2020
We are really happy! good class chef carlos!
kevin
01 Jul 2020
i like spanish food and this spanish tapas class was solid!
Peter
01 Jul 2020
My boyfriend and i took the "plating" class and let me say that i am atonished! was definitely more that i expected!
Mike
01 Jul 2020
Chef Carlos was a good teacher!
Alex
01 Jul 2020
My wife and i are really happy!
Amy
01 Jul 2020
i am some kind of "foodie", my boyfriend gave me this class as a present ( was a surprise ) and have to say that everything was perfect! since the beginning to the end, great class!
Britney
01 Jul 2020
good class!
Ashley
01 Jul 2020
Wanna check my plating game with my mom next weekend!
Cassey
01 Jul 2020
Getting better flipping tortillas!
Tathiana
01 Jul 2020
i did the spanish tapas class, i loved it!
Coleen
01 Jul 2020
I want to take another cooking class!! it was more fun than i thought!
catherina
01 Jul 2020
i was afraid of this plating class, sounded kinda fancy but it was really chill!
Lisbeth
01 Jul 2020
talking to my family to take another class with chef carlos! my whole family enjoyed a lot this class!
Alejandra
01 Jul 2020
i lived in spain for several months but did not have the chance to learn how to upgrade my culinary skills there, the spanish tapas class was incredible!
Caroline
01 Jul 2020
I can treat myself with spanish tapas every weekend!
Ane
01 Jul 2020
Chef carlos is amazing! wanna take a second class with him!
Robin
01 Jul 2020
love gildas, love gildas, love gildas!
Cindy
01 Jul 2020
i want to make tortilla española every day now! easy and tasty!
Nadir
01 Jul 2020
i like the way chef carlos teach plating, really clean and beautiful.
Daniel
01 Jul 2020
My wife and i loved this class! spanish tapas are the best!
Samantha
01 Jul 2020
I am killing my instagram since chef carlos teached me the perfect way of plating, lol
Corina
01 Jul 2020
My roommate and i took this class to make something new, and was the best idea ever!
Carla
01 Jul 2020
have tried Spanish tapas before, and this ones were basic and good, have to say that the class was good and the chef Carlos did a good job explaining every detail.
Alexandra
01 Jul 2020
gildas are like... perfect? i mean like PERFECT! LOVE TAPAS!
Johanna
01 Jul 2020
thank you chef carlos!! my sister and i were really excited since the beginning, the chef knew that it was our first class and did his best to create a good experience for us!
Brenda
01 Jul 2020
This class is a must!
Cristina
01 Jul 2020
i love tortilla española!! never thought about online cooking classes but this experience was definitely outstanding!
Maria
01 Jul 2020
i think that cooking is now my thing!
Stephanie
01 Jul 2020
Wow! just wow! it was an incredible experience! my husband and i were really surprised about the simplicity of the plating class, now we gonna show off with our friends hahahaha.
Vicky
01 Jul 2020
5 stars!! i was looking for a gift for my sister and this tapas cooking class was really cool! chef carlos did his best teaching us about the spanish products!! thx chef!!
Frank
01 Jul 2020
Just outstanding! spanish food was never so delicious! tapas were easy and tasty!!
Gennaro
01 Jul 2020
Chef carlos was really cool with my wife and i!! we were wondering to know how to improve are "Plating game" to show off with our friends and it was more easy than we thought! thank youu!!
Mavi
01 Jul 2020
Amazing!! chef Carlos introduced me too spanish food! was my first time doing a "tortilla española" and was incredible!
Sandie
01 Jul 2020
A W E S O M E, team chef Carlos!
Irene
01 Jul 2020
i loved this experience! it was my first time having an online cooking class and definitely will not be the last one!! my husband and i were worried about the ingredientes with the chef Carlos teached us how to use them perfectly!
