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Private Chef - Fresh and Fabulous Italian
Private Chef - Fresh and Fabulous Italian
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What You’ll Do
Chef Lisa will present an evening of classic Italian favorites updated for the modern palate.
Your private chef experience with Chef Lisa begins with a refreshing escarole citrus salad with Gorgonzola, followed by decadent spaghetti carbonara with eggs, cheese, guanciale and black pepper. For the main course, enjoy pan-seared polenta cakes topped with a traditional Bolognese meat sauce. End on a sweet note with a classic tiramisu with crisp ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone cheese and cocoa.
Your Menu
Escarole Citrus Salad
With walnuts, Gorgonzola and basil
Spaghetti Carbonara
With eggs, cheese, guanciale and black pepper
Bolognese With Polenta Cakes
With cornmeal, beef, pork, wine, tomatoes and chicken stock
Tiramisu
With coffee, eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and cocoa
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 cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour & 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Meet your chef
Chef Lisa has had a long standing appreciation for food, cooking, and nutrition. This passion led her to study Human Foods and Nutrition in college. She was given the opportunity to further her career by working as an executive pastry chef for resorts and hotels, as an healthy eating specialist for Whole Foods Market, and now has her own culinary business, where she helps others explore food, and ultimately, better their lives.
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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.
Chef Lisa will travel to guests within Boston for this experience.
What You’ll Do
Chef Lisa will present an evening of classic Italian favorites updated for the modern palate.
Your private chef experience with Chef Lisa begins with a refreshing escarole citrus salad with Gorgonzola, followed by decadent spaghetti carbonara with eggs, cheese, guanciale and black pepper. For the main course, enjoy pan-seared polenta cakes topped with a traditional Bolognese meat sauce. End on a sweet note with a classic tiramisu with crisp ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone cheese and cocoa.
Your Menu
Escarole Citrus Salad
With walnuts, Gorgonzola and basil
Spaghetti Carbonara
With eggs, cheese, guanciale and black pepper
Bolognese With Polenta Cakes
With cornmeal, beef, pork, wine, tomatoes and chicken stock
Tiramisu
With coffee, eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and cocoa
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 cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Chef Arrival Time 1 hour & 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time
What's included
The ingredients
The cooking
The service
The washing up
Reviews
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Nitalia
13 Dec 2025
Chef Lisa greatly exceeded my expectations! Her vast knowledge in the culinary arts was prevalent in every answered question and explained technique. She was incredibly kind, patient, and personable throughout the class. Though it was a very educational few hours, Chef Lisa's humor made learning feel like play. I'm so happy with my experience overall and will most definitely recommend this class to everyone I know!
Brad
13 Dec 2025
We made three amazing types of cookies that were all made with allergy free ingredients and taste wonderful. We had a blast! Chef Lisa is incredibly knowable, prepared, and she is so much fun! We can't wait for our next experience with Chef Lisa.
Steve & Maddy
07 Dec 2025
Cooked a Gluten Free Chicken & pasta dinner, had an awesome time with Chef Lisa. We plan on returning for another great experience. The atmosphere was relaxing and we learned quite a bit about mixing & cooking meals to maximize the flavors.
Michelle
09 Nov 2025
Chef Lisa is amazing! This was my 3rd class with her and totally learned new things and enjoyed amazing food!
Russel
08 Nov 2025
My daughter and I had an absolutely fantastic time in Chef Lisa’s Thai-inspired, gluten-free cooking class! From the moment we walked in, her warmth and enthusiasm made the entire evening fun, approachable, and engaging. Chef Lisa’s passion for food and nutrition shines through in everything she does, and she makes authentic Thai cuisine feel both exciting and totally doable at home.
We loved learning to roll delicate, colorful Thai spring rolls with rice paper and a sweet chili dipping sauce — light, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The pad gaprao (Thai basil chicken stir-fry) was our favorite dish of the night: bursting with flavor and depth thanks to the use of chicken thighs instead of breasts. Chef Lisa also shared a brilliant shortcut — using chicken sausage to save time, and crumbling the meat — which we’ll definitely be trying at home. Paired with fluffy baked basmati rice, the meal came together beautifully, and the mango-coconut sorbet was the perfect refreshing finish.
What surprised us most was how simple it was to prepare and cook everything. With the ingredients prepped ahead of time, this is truly a 30-minute meal you can recreate easily in your own kitchen. Chef Lisa explained every step clearly, shared helpful techniques, and encouraged everyone to have fun along the way.
Her background in Human Foods and Nutrition, along with her experience as an executive pastry chef and healthy-eating specialist, really shines through in her teaching. My daughter and I left full, inspired, and excited to cook these dishes again at home.
If you’re looking for a cooking class that’s equal parts educational, delicious, and genuinely fun, Chef Lisa’s is an absolute must. Five stars all the way!
Shruthi
29 Oct 2025
I had a great learning experience! It was inspiring to see Chef Lisa being passionate towards her work. Also super patient and kind. I would love to take another class sometime with the Chef. The Macaroon and macaron turned out super yummy. Thanks for this experience! :)
Reethika
29 Oct 2025
Loved the class! Chef Lisa was such a great teacher and made this class a great experience for my sister and I. Highly recommended.
Katelyn
25 Oct 2025
Class was wonderful as always. Chef Lisa is very accommodating and so fun to learn with. We can't wait to go back!
Anil
20 Oct 2025
Incredible experience and Lisa just made our day with a fantastic class ! Very detailed, informative and a lot of fun !
Lisa is very talented and amazing person. Will definitely try her other classes as well!
Brian
11 Oct 2025
Lisa was amazing! We had a great time, laughed and learned a lot!!
Valerie
05 Oct 2025
I had a great time in Chef Lisa's macaron and chocolate classes! She makes the experience equally fun and informative, and I walked away feeling like I could attempt these recipes at home. Both classes are gluten free, and I felt confident as someone with a gluten allergy that all the ingredients were safe.
Akshay
08 Sep 2025
Chef Lisa was great! Highly recommend
Ruth
11 Aug 2025
My friend and I attended class with Chef Lisa and had such a lovely time! We learned lots of new skills in the kitchen and made delicious savoury and sweet hand pies! The class was entirely gluten and dairy free and I would recommend to anyone, allergen-free or not!
Margaret
28 Jul 2025
It was perfect. Lisa provided step by step instructions and lots of encouragement. She also explained a lot of the science behind the mixing and blending of ingredients. We had a great time!
Abigail
13 Jul 2025
My husband and I had such a fantastic time with Chef Lisa learning to make hand pies! We both were pretty nervous about working with a hot water pastry crust since neither of us are very skilled bakers, but Lisa made it so accessible and easy! We had such a great time, our hand pies came out delicious, and we came home with a bunch more to freeze and bake later. Would highly recommend Chef Lisa’s class!
Gina
08 Jun 2025
Chef Lisa is a gem. She makes you feel so comfortable witin the first two minutes of arriving and before you know it, a few hours have gone by and we were eating the most delcious hand pies! Knows her stuff and is a wealth of culinary information and its all delivered in easy-to-understand instructions. We can't wait to book again - if ten stars were possible, she'd earn them.
Brielle
31 May 2025
Chef Lisa was so welcoming in this class! She instructed with detail and was genuinely so nice. It was so fun and we will 100% be coming back!
Jillian
20 Apr 2025
Very fun, informative experience!
Bob
14 Apr 2025
Lisa was fantastic. We learned so much. Time flew by. Still enjoying the output of our lesson.
Austin
01 Apr 2025
Chef Lisa was amazing! She has so much knowledge for baking and cooking, and specifically healthy, gluten free, and dairy free recipes. She was fun to chat with while baking and let us do the baking while giving direction. It wasn't just about the 3 recipes of the class, she also taught us tips and tricks for baking and cooking in general. We learned so much! A++ rating, telling all my friends to take a class taught by Chef Lisa.
Seth
15 Mar 2025
We had a blast learning how to make macarons and macaroons!
Emily
15 Mar 2025
Chef Lisa is so personable and welcoming! She is extremely knowledgeable, and above all, such a FUN instructor. We will definitely be returning in the future and would highly recommend her classes!
Hagar
09 Mar 2025
Lisa was so positive and knowledgeable! The class went beyond basic technique, and she really explained the "why" behind everything. We walked away with some great new skills and recipes, as well as a bag full of goodies. Truly a great experience
Alicia
03 Mar 2025
Chef Lisa provided a wonderful cooking experience! She was very welcoming and generous with her knowledge. It was clear she put a lot of thought into her preparation and the work space was meticulously clean. Highly recommend taking one of her classes.
Daniel
28 Feb 2025
Best Cozymeal experience I've had! Chef Lisa is very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot, had a lot of fun, and made some delicious pies. I will definitely be going to another class of hers.
Frank
04 Feb 2025
Chef Lisa was incredible, we had a great experience and highly recommend her classes! She took the time to get to know us and tailored the class specifically to our liking. We’re already looking forward to scheduling another class soon.
Matthew
29 Jan 2025
We had a blast with Lisa. Fun atmosphere, accomodating menu options, and she taught us so many things! We left the class happy with plenty of leftover treats.
Michael
29 Dec 2024
Lisa was excellent. She was fun, information, and personable. She was very kind and helpful to my daughter. Will definitely be back!
Courtney
10 Nov 2024
Chef Lisa was fantastic! I was recently diagnosed with celiac, and she was super careful with the ingredients / cleanliness of the kitchen. We had a great time learning to make three different treats and getting to know, Lisa. Book this class!
Sue
28 Oct 2024
Chef Lisa was a wonderful instructor and very engaging. The conversation flowed easily between her, my daughter and me. This was our first experience with Cozymeal, and we were impressed with the process and the selection of classes in various cities.
Bizsen
27 Oct 2024
Absolute best! Lisa's super knowledgeable, a great teacher and fun to be around. Her class is great for learning about choclate and different techniques all while having a good time. Best part is: you can lick your fingers
Amelia
01 Oct 2024
Chef Lisa was great! Very professional but also personable. Her home was lovely and she made us feel very comfortable. Learned a lot and had a great time. Also got to take home our food. Highly recommend.
Katarina
06 Sep 2024
This was truly an amazing experience! Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, Patient, supportive and hilarious!! We will be back!
Elizabeth
19 Mar 2024
A++++. This class was amazing!!! My daughter and I had such a good time and learned so much from Chef Lisa. Lisa did a wonderful job of breaking down a pretty complicated recipe and explaining the techniques. She also gave us a little science lesson to explain why we did things the way we did. Chef Lisa has the perfect combination of expertise, teaching ability, and patience! We loved this class and will definitely be signing up for another one with Chef Lisa!
Leah
16 Mar 2024
Lisa was wonderful, highly recommend!
Julia
25 Feb 2024
We had so much fun taking Chef Lisa’s macaron class! We found parking easily, we’re greeted and attended to right away, and went over our experience and questions before jumping in to cooking. Once started, all the ingredients were ready to go and she helped us with step by step instructions while providing her own tips along the way! She made the time together enjoyable with her witty sense of humor and had us splitting out tasks to get everything accomplished in the time we had together. We left with a ton of delicious cookies and were surprised WE made them ourselves! Had a blast and would recommend!
John
27 Jan 2024
Chef Lisa was a terrific instructor. She was warm, inviting, and patient. She imparted her wealth of knowledge in ways that were readily understandable and digestible. My 11yo daughter felt engaged the entire time (and class ran longer than anticipated - in a good way). The output of the lesson were utterly delicious macarons and macaroons. We can’t wait to bake our own at home. I would t hesitate to take another class with Chef Lisa!!!
Guy
17 Jan 2024
We signed up for a Macaron & Macaroon cooking class, and had a blast. Chef Lisa, taught us the art of making them, as well as the science behind it. She is super friendly, knowledgeable and made the class as great as it was. The class was 3 hours long, but went by so fast because we were constantly baking, laughing and taste testing our work along the way. We are not much of bakers but after this class we have the confidence to try and make them on our own. I would highly recommend taking a cooking class with Chef Lisa. We will defiantly be looking to take more of Chef Lisa's classes in the future!
Kescia
30 Dec 2023
The class was very fun. I would highly recommend Chef Lisa and would love to do another class with her!
J’nice
29 Dec 2023
The class trainer was energetic and fun. It was enjoyable and the end products were delicious.
Lisa Hemphill
16 Dec 2023
Great class, great teacher. The small class size (3) made it easy to ask questions and get hands-on learning. Lisa is excellent and has a fun class!! We had a great time and actually learned a lot!
Molly
13 Dec 2023
Extremely helpful class with individualized instruction. Lisa was warm and knowledgeable. Exactly what we wanted!
LEANNE
19 Nov 2023
Chef Lisa was amazing! This class was so much fun! She was fun, knowledgeable, and super patient with us. It felt like we knew Lisa for years, that's how comfortable she made us! 10/10. I loved how hands on it was and with her help, we felt confident. I will definitely do another class!
Margaret
13 Nov 2023
Chef Lisa was energetic, engaging and beyond helpful with everyone’s questions. I really appreciate how she kept checking in with everyone during the class to make sure we were on track.
Danielle
11 Nov 2023
We had an amazing time with Chef Lisa. This was our first in-person cooking class, and it was so fun, informative, and of course, delicious! Chef Lisa has a wonderful sense of humor and was skilled at sharing her expertise in an engaging way.
Tobe
31 Oct 2023
This was our first cooking class ever and enjoyed it a ton. Chef Lisa made the process fun and not just us following recipe instructions. She explained why were were doing everything and answered any cooking/baking questions we had and of course the stuff we baked turned out as tasty as it sounded. We would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes baking, whether you're a newbie or just looking to learn how to make something new
John
21 Oct 2023
Thank you! We had a great time.
Tyler
13 Oct 2023
Chef Lisa was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and thorough with her instructions but still let us perform all the steps so we could gain experience. She made both of us feel very comfortable during the whole class. The recipes were simple and delicious, and very easy to recreate at home.
Christine
01 Oct 2023
She was amazing, and so patient!
You hear all these stories about making macarons and let me just say, round 1 was a fail, but I was so inspired that I gave it another go the following day, and with the help of a scale, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MACARONS!!!!! The lemon curd filling is literally mouth-watering. Cannot wait to try these again!!!!!!
Ben Kudler
28 Apr 2023
We had so much fun with Chef Lisa and we made some delicious food. She really knows her stuff and created a fun but also very helpful class.
Chris
27 Apr 2023
Excellent experience!! Very fun, knowledgeable and friendly!
Kasea
25 Apr 2023
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our chocolate class with Chef Lisa. We learned some new techniques and learned some science about chocolate. Chef Lisa made us feel comfortable and we shared a lot of laughs. We would highly recommend a class with Chef Lisa.
Lynn and Jeff
Jill
05 Apr 2023
We had a wonderful time. Lisa was patient, creative and giving with her time and expertise.
We're so excited to re-create these treats at home! It almost feels too easy. They turned out wonderfully and our family and friends were so impressed!
Sandy
02 Apr 2023
Thank you so much! We had a great. time!
Jules
31 Mar 2023
We had a great time, and would definitely recommend! Very instructive and very fun!
Todd
25 Mar 2023
My daughter and I had so much fun with Chef Lisa, and learned some great techniques and recipes.
Erin
12 Feb 2023
We had a class scheduled for 2/11 at 12pm and she never showed up or answered our phone calls/messages
Susan
10 Feb 2023
Chef Lisa is an exceptional teacher. She took a very challenging baking goal and turned it into a fun and informative event. I believe all the students were successful in making macarons (with feet!) Thank you so much. I had a great night!
Carmen
03 Feb 2023
Chef Lisa was awesome. She made learning fun. She answered all questions and explained everything in detail. What a great class
Deniz
02 Feb 2023
Thank you for a fantastic class! After many mediocre attempts at making macarons, we got them perfectly right through your tips and tricks!
Colleen
08 Jan 2023
I took Chef Lisa’s class on Macaroons and Macarons with my 12-year-old granddaughter. It was a great class; we both learned a lot and had a good time. Chef Lisa is extremely knowledgeable and easy going. She was great at interacting with my granddaughter who came home anxious to tell her mother all she learned. The end result was delicious.
Laura
31 Dec 2022
This class was excellent! Lisa is very thorough, and she checks on everyone at every stage of the process to make sure this difficult pastry turns out right. Thank you, Lisa!
Doug
30 Dec 2022
A lot of fun and food turned out great. Lisa was a good and fun instructor chef.
Chris
29 Dec 2022
Great lesson
Deborah
29 Dec 2022
Chef Lisa is personable and friendly to everyone on the zoom class. She gave time to allow us to ask questions. She offered suggestions to each of us based off of where we lived, and what type of oven we were using. She shared her knowledge with us and offered us tips and suggestions that were not part of our class material. Lots of fun and even though my cookies did not turn out well, I still enjoyed learning.
Lori
28 Dec 2022
Lisa was amazing! She answered all my questions and even knew all the science behind the macaroons. She was patient, friendly, and had great tips! She also checked in with everyone at each step. I would love to take another class with her.
Drew
24 Dec 2022
Very Fun
Fara
11 Dec 2022
Lisa is such a great teacher-fun, knowledgeable and with lots of great tips!
Teresa
29 Nov 2022
This was my first experience with an online cooking class. I wanted to make some girl time memories with my daughter and son's girlfriend. I was so impressed with Chef Lisa. She interacted with everyone and encouraged us along the way to build our confidence. The French macarons turned out wonderful. I will definitely take more classes online now.
Sandra
27 Nov 2022
Great class! Chef Lisa explains everything really well and takes away any fears you may have to try something new. I would definitely sign up for another class!
Jeremy
13 Nov 2022
We loved chef Lisa, she is a great teacher! Learned so much more than attempting to follow a recipe on my own. Had a great night learning, laughing, and creating delicious custards with my husband and Lisa!
Debbie
17 Oct 2022
Lisa was fun and entertaining! She had lots of helpful tips and gave lots of individual attention to each participant.
Belinda
16 Oct 2022
Excellent instructions!
Fara
16 Oct 2022
Chef Lisa was patient, fun, and had lots of great tips!
Aleeza
15 Oct 2022
Chef Lisa was fantastic!! She was thorough and patient. She made sure each student in the class understood what to do and why they were doing it. Excellent class with an excellent instructor!
Gina
21 May 2022
I did not expect these pies to be so easy, practical, or delicious! And Chef Lisa did a superb job. She kept the class lively, informative, and fun.
Mary
19 May 2022
Lisa was great. She talked to all the homecooks several times and checked on their macarons. I especially liked learning the sciencey part of how to get the "skin" on the cookie and why it was important.
Alanna
14 May 2022
The Parisian Macaron class I took with Chef Lisa was great! She was super helpful and answered any questions and helped troubleshoot any issues. She explained each step in the process thoroughly and made sure everyone in the class was successful. It was a great way to spend my Friday evening and I will definitely be on the lookout for more classes from her! Highly recommend!
Meghan Caldwell
16 Apr 2022
I did the chocolate making class with my wife and we had the best night out we’ve had in a long time. We made delicious (and well tempered!) chocolate and laughed throughout the whole thing. Lisa was a great teacher and made the process stress free and funny. I could not recommend more!!
Martha
09 Apr 2022
Lisa was an excellent teacher. She explained everything clearly, answered questions & genuinely showed interest in all of her students. She encouraged & help us to be successful. I would highly recommend Chef Lisa!
Audra
08 Apr 2022
Great class. Chef Lisa did a great job instructing us through the loud sounds of mixers. She was relatable and fun. I had always been intimidated to try making Macarons. She made it easy. They turned out great for my first time.
Colleen
08 Apr 2022
Lisa is an amazing instructor! She was funny, knowledgeable and extremely supportive of her students. The class was easy to follow and it was the first time I ever baked perfect macarons. I even replicated my success using Lisa’s recipe and tips. Thank you very much for a wonderful class!
Andrea
04 Apr 2022
This was such a fun class! Chef Lisa is very thorough and makes sure you're doing it right every step of the way.
Parisa
03 Apr 2022
Excellent class and fun teacher! Our macarons came out close to perfect. We could not have done it without you Chef Lisa!
Mary
12 Mar 2022
Chef Lisa was very helpful and patient
Lily
25 Feb 2022
Wonderful Class! Chef Lisa was really great and did such a lovely job making sure our macarons worked out. I highly recommend this class to anyone considering.
Sabra
22 Feb 2022
Chef Lisa was spectacular! She was very in-depth, and ensured that EVERY student had the instructions based on their ovens, and tools. She has a wonderful personality, that added significantly to the enjoyment of the class. I would highly recommend Chef Lisa to friends and family and will be looking for other classes of hers in the near future!
Katie
22 Feb 2022
Lisa was great! She was extremely helpful and entertaining at the same time. The Macarons came out perfectly, and we were even able to recreate them on our own. I highly recommend taking this class!
Megan
20 Feb 2022
Amazing, personal, and fun experience! Chef Lisa made every minute worth it! She is passionate and well educated about her work; she made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived; and she isn’t afraid to crack jokes whenever possible!
Julie
19 Feb 2022
Such a great class! Thanks so much!
Kate
10 Feb 2022
Chef Lisa as super attentive, and gave LOTS of tips and tricks from buying ingredients in the store, to differences in produce, to techniques. I can't wait to take another class with her!!
RONDA
06 Feb 2022
I took Lisa's macarons class a few weeks ago and loved her teaching and cooking style so much that I signed up for the hand pies class. What a great experience, and now I have a go-to short crusty recipe that I'll use again and again.
Michelle
06 Feb 2022
Fun class!
Hannah
05 Feb 2022
Chef Lisa was a pleasure to work with! She was always willing to answer questions and we enjoyed learning some of the different pie techniques and history behind the pies. Thank you!
Megan
05 Feb 2022
Such a fun class! Chef Lisa made the class engaging and also made the recipe simple, which is great for beginners like my husband and I. We enjoyed watching everyone work through the process and seeing the final products. Delicious and simple hand pies!
KRISTEN
03 Feb 2022
Lisa was fun and incredibly helpful!
Maureen
28 Jan 2022
Chef Lisa was amazing! It was a fun experience.
James
24 Jan 2022
Chef Lisa was awesome! She made the class fun and interactive
RONDA
23 Jan 2022
I had so much fun taking this class! The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. You will be thrilled at the end when you take perfectly shaped macarons out of your home oven.
Melissa
23 Jan 2022
We had a FANTASTIC time with Chef Lisa - and the best part? Our macarons actually turned out! She was so incredibly detailed and took the time to answer everyones questions to make sure we were all successful.
Marcia
23 Jan 2022
It was great! Lisa did a wonderful job explaining the process, answered all questions and she was so much fun!
Johan
22 Jan 2022
Chef Lisa was very engaging and made the class so much fun! She is full of knowledge and explained everything so well and made everything look so easy . I would recommend this class to anyone !
Janalee
21 Jan 2022
I took this class on a whim as something different and had no idea the versatility of the recipes. The dough was simple and one of the best tasting. Lastly Chef Lisa was so fun and engaging that the class went by so fast. Highly recommend and hope Chef Lisa has more classes.
Lea
15 Jan 2022
We learned a few good cooking tips and we loved our meal! Chef Lisa was very personable and answered everyone’s questions. Thank you!
Matthew
08 Jan 2022
Amazing!
Alyssa
06 Jan 2022
Very fun experience. She was very helpful and answered all questions.
Maria
31 Dec 2021
The macaron class with Chef Lisa was fantastic. Chef Lisa was fun and moved at a good pace. She always made sure to check in on everyone at each step and provided personalized feedback and instructions for all. I would gladly take a class with her again.
Susan
21 Dec 2021
This was a wonderful class! Chef Lisa was really great and she explained the recipe and process so clearly. This was my first time making french macarons and I never dreamed they would turn out as well as they did. The class I attended had just 6 people in it so Lisa was able to give each of us individual attention/advice. This was also my first time using Cozymeal and I can't wait to do another class with family and/or friends.
Amanda
20 Dec 2021
Chef Lisa is amazing, and so invested in your macaron success! My niece and I loved this class. Chef Lisa's positive energy and confidence in all of us brought this challenge HOME. I still can't believe our macarons skills, best ever, and a true credit to Chef Lisa and the time she devoted to everyone in the class, individually! I will definitely take more classes with Lisa!
Brian
17 Dec 2021
This was a really fun experience. Great class.
Donna
13 Dec 2021
Chef Lisa was fantastic--we loved her!! She kept things on track, made us all laugh--will definitely take another class with her.
***We would have gladly given her a tip, but this was a work event and the money was allocated to the class. We wish we knew that tips were an option, because we would have paid for a tip when we signed up. We cannot get more money now for a tip. Please accept our apologies!
Megan
13 Dec 2021
Had lots of fun!
Susan
12 Dec 2021
While I understood Chef Lisa's frustration about people not having the recipes I do not think she should have displayed any attitude. The confirmation letter is supposed to have a link to recipes, but it is a link to website where you have to log in to your account you set up for registration, go to my account, then to my plan? abd there are the recipes. Additionally the recipe for macaroons needs updated as granulated sugar does NOT get sifted. Timing for adding cream of tartar is 45 sec not 30, etc. I found recipes as I called customer service. Please consider updating confirmation email to step by step obtain recipes and have recipes reviewed to match the chef who is presenting the class. Our macaroons were very tastey and I will take another class.
Crystal
11 Dec 2021
Chef Lisa was super friendly and knowledgable and every dish came out amazing!
Cynthia
11 Dec 2021
What a great time with Chef Lisa! Her live instructions had us all feeling like master bakers! It was a small group, and she really made it an enjoyable time! Would definitely sign up for another class with her!
Andrew
09 Dec 2021
Chef Lisa is Amazing!!
Sarah
21 Nov 2021
Chef Lisa was a great teacher. she made the class fun and made making macron look easy. She was patient and answered all questions. My kids had an absolute blast with her.
Carol
20 Nov 2021
It was so much fun! Everyone was interactive and Chef Lisa is wonderful. Would love to take another class with her. Highly recommend!
Jennifer
18 Nov 2021
What an excellent class! While I am an experienced baker, I'd never even thought about where macarons come from! Chef Lisa is an excellent teacher. She introduced us to all the science behind the macarons while keeping it hilarious and exciting. A great class, would do another with her in a heartbeat!
Kristen
18 Nov 2021
This was a great class! It was fun, full of direct feedback with so much important information about baking. The macarons were delicious and beautiful. Chef Lisa was knowledgable, smart, patient and incredibly fun!!
Amanda
04 Nov 2021
The class was so fun and learned so much! Our macarons turned out wonderfully!
Ayssa
04 Nov 2021
My first time making macarons and this class was wonderful! Chef Lisa gave me so much information and tips and checked up on my progress throughout the class. I was able to successfully make my first macaron!
Marcus
19 Oct 2021
Chef Lisa has contagious charm, extremely enthusiastic, and engaged instruction. Cooking class was breath of fresh air during pandemic. Definitely looking forward to my next cooking session.
Danielle
24 Sep 2021
This is an invaluable experience. We're so lucky to have had access to such an accomplished and experienced pastry chef. I would recommend to anyone, young or old, to take a class from Chef Lisa if you are inclined.
Tracy
10 Sep 2021
Lisa was very knowledgeable and fun to work with! Fun class!
Amy
28 May 2021
My 10 year old daughter and I loved this class! We had tried Macaroons once before this class and it didn't go well. This time they turned out beautiful :)
Andrew
21 May 2021
Learned a lot and our kids had tons of fun!
Laura
20 May 2021
Chef Lisa did a great job! She made sure no baker was left behind and all questions were answered. I would highly recommend taking one of her classes!
Amy
08 May 2021
We enjoyed the class so much! Lisa definitely was an experienced chef and instructor but she made the entire process so approachable and fun!
Mark
07 May 2021
It was great! The food was excellent, and Chef LIsa is fun and engaging. The knife skills instruction was also very handy and a great takeaway.
Marc
01 May 2021
Great
Meg
22 Apr 2021
Great class! Chef Lisa is an amazing teacher who makes the class casual and fun but also is very attentive to every detail. She learned everyone's names and checked in with us individually along the way.
Elisia
21 Apr 2021
Definitely worth the time!! I’ve been making macarons but they haven’t been consistent. Chef Lisa gave great tips, was patient and very helpful! Thank you again and loved the pink lemonade!
Cindy
14 Apr 2021
Lisa was patient and very good at having us all go through the steps to learn how to make tasty and beautiful Macarons,
Cindy
Mallory
05 Apr 2021
Great class! Lots of fun!
Felix
02 Apr 2021
It was a wonderful class with great information given patiently. I had a fantastic time and made some frigin delicious cookies!
Peter
02 Apr 2021
We had several family members join in from various locations, and we all had a great time with Chef Lisa. Instructions and demonstrations were clear, and our results were wonderful!
p
02 Apr 2021
She was the best!
Allison and Derek
01 Apr 2021
Chef Lisa was great. We thought we had over-beaten our batter and she helped us save them and Macaroon’s turned out great.
Now I have tons of desert treats laying around the house. Who could complain about that ?
Brian
28 Mar 2021
Chef Lisa was great. So patient and knowledgeable for us beginners!
Marialy
27 Mar 2021
Chef Lisa was amazing; not only she was very patient but she was also very attentive to every single question we all had. Shall we decide to book another cooking class, we’d definitely book one with her :)
Merci beaucoup Chef Lisa! Les macarons étaient excellents!
Greg
25 Mar 2021
She was an amazing instructor!
Rachel
25 Mar 2021
Lisa was amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable! My macaroons turned out perfectly and I couldn’t have done it without her!!!
Giovanni
25 Mar 2021
Lisa was a great host as the recipes were clear and the cookies super tasty!
Lani
20 Mar 2021
I had a great time. Chef Lisa is very knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. I had taken a macaron making class in person, about a month ago, that charged $90. The chef was not a pastry chef, and he had only a basic knowledge of baking macarons. I learned much more from Chef Lisa and my macarons were much better. Thank you for the experience.
Anthony
16 Mar 2021
Lisa did a fantastic job explaining the steps and keeping us all on track. Great recipe! I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Kate
13 Mar 2021
Chef Lisa is super amazing! Not only is she really fun but she is very patient and makes sure everyone feels comfortable. She explains things well and then goes through everything more than once so you feel comfortable.
william
12 Mar 2021
Chef Lisa was awesome.
Julie
12 Mar 2021
Lisa made the class fun and easy. Food came out great! I will reuse this recipe.
Emily
11 Mar 2021
Very friendly and knowledgeable, Chef Lisa guided us through our virtual cooking class in a fun and exciting manner. Would definitely recommend! :)
Nandita
11 Mar 2021
Chef Lisa was fantastic. Our group had a fun time.
STEPHANIE
05 Mar 2021
I took this class with my 14 year old daughter and it was really, really great. Chef Lisa was energetic, encouraging and somehow attentive to everyone while also making her own macarons. After two attempts on our own we finally got great macarons from following her step-by-step demo, and all of her extra tips and tricks. Thank you, Chef Lisa!!!
Chelsey
03 Mar 2021
Best class!! She was so patient with everyone even when they made mistakes. Loved her energy and friendliness. Macaroons turned out incredible! Coworkers couldn’t believe I made them. No more buying them from the store anymore. A CLASS YOU MUST TAKE!
Brian
01 Mar 2021
Chef Lisa was very helpful, nice, and informative. We completely enjoyed this class.
Jenell
22 Feb 2021
FANTASTIC class. Chef Lisa was so helpful and knowledgeable. She answered every question and took time to make sure everyone had the help they needed. I finally managed to make perfect macrons that night and then practiced later that week using her tips and tricks and made another perfect batch! Great experience and I'm looking forward to taking another class on Cozymeal.
Liz
20 Feb 2021
We LOVED the Macaron class and Chief Lisa was wonderful! She did a great job connecting with each person and helping them troubleshoot their recipe. It was really incredible that she was able to help all of us make successful macarons when they are so difficult to make. We loved the class and can't wait to take another class from Lisa, she was so fun to work with!
Michia
20 Feb 2021
Making French macarons with my family was a blast! Chef Lisa did a great job, stepped us through every part of the process. She's very personable; great experience!
Ann
19 Feb 2021
Chef Lisa was experienced, friendly, and patient. We had a great time!
Sarah
16 Feb 2021
Chef Lisa was so much fun to work with. She has a great personality and had wonderful tips for making Macarons. We will definitely be looking for more of her classes.
Sky
16 Feb 2021
Amazing! She was thorough and gave clear directions plus she was very friendly and encouraging. I'm a novice baker, but she made a tricky thing seem simple! I'd definitely recommend taking a class with Chef Lisa.
Sara
16 Feb 2021
Chef Lisa did such a fantastic job guiding our group through the recipe. She was patient and funny. My macarons turned out delicious - thanks, Chef Lisa!
Caroline
16 Feb 2021
Chef Lisa was friendly, professional, and an amazing cheerleader as we valiantly tried to make these beautiful cookies! She helped everyone be successful at creating a delicious outcome. We would absolutely take her class again. It was a wonderful date night experience.
Jo-Anne
16 Feb 2021
Excellent class. My macarons came out perfect the very first time! Chef Lisa shares so many great techniques that can be used on all types of recipes.
Leah
16 Feb 2021
It was a lot of fun - Chef Lisa was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was on track at every step to ensure the macarons turned out perfectly!
Jennifer
15 Feb 2021
She fixed my oven time and temp problem that I have been struggling with for 3 months! Lots of fun and
Thea
13 Feb 2021
This was a great class! I've never even used a piping bag before I took this class, and I was really nervous. Chef Lisa immediately made me feel comfortable. She walked us through the process, step by step, with professional tips, positive energy and encouragement. I was really impressed with her ability to give everyone individual feedback. And the Macarons turned out great!!!!!
Kerstin
13 Feb 2021
Excellent class. The mystery of Macarons was resolved with tasty results!
Ro
12 Feb 2021
It was a fun learning experience. Chef Lisa gave us some great tips and a lot of encouragement .
Somer
12 Feb 2021
Love, love, love Chef Lisa!! Her personality is radiating and this class is so fun. I’ve taken a lot of Cozymeal classes and Chef Lisa is now my Fave and can’t wait to take another one of her classes!!!
Dominique
06 Feb 2021
Lisa is an excellent chef and very entertaining. She made the class interesting, the pace was just right and her instructions beforehand were perfect.
Highly recommend this class and the macaroons were delicious!
Suzanne
06 Feb 2021
We’ve done 5 online classes now, and Chef Lisa has by far been the best instructor. She’s very outgoing and personable, and constantly checks in on each group to make sure everything is going well. Highly recommended this class.
kathy
06 Feb 2021
Excellent and successful! Lisa stayed on top of everyone and was personable. I felt at ease instantly with her and her instructions were very clear. Loved it and am already thinking about doing another class.???
Idan
30 Jan 2021
Thank you so much Chef Lisa, the girls had fun , was the best birthday ever !
Lyn
30 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa was super patient and we really appreciated how patient and supportive she was of the second person in our group, our mentee, who was on her own in her own home. It was fun class and things came out great!
Nancy
30 Jan 2021
What a fantastic cooking class. Chef Lisa made the event lots of fun while at the same time paying attention to the needs of all the participants. If this is the standard of class, then I will definitely be booking more!
Kate
30 Jan 2021
This class was so fun, the macarons turned out perfect!! Chef Lisa was great!!
Meredith
29 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa has a wonderful, encouraging personality, which makes for a really fun class! I am not a strong baker, and she made the macaron class funny, fun, and surprisingly easier than I expected! Chef Lisa gave out a lot of "pro tips", and she checked in with each student, eyeballing our bowls of progress along the way - which was insanely helpful. She gave us tricks of the trade when we weren't quite sure that our batter would turn out. And? Mine actually turned out really well! Such a great class. Sign up for one and see for yourself!
Katie
29 Jan 2021
Fun! Exciting and silly! Thanks for the fun evening abs the best tips on how to make some cute little cookies!
Marla
28 Jan 2021
My son loved the class and the cheff and the macaroons were amazing!!!
Kelly
11 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa was fantastic! She was patient and thorough and her instruction was easy to follow. She checked in with everyone multiple times to make sure we were as successful as possible. We will book with her again!
Elizabeth
11 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa made this class so fun! She was detailed and made macarons a lot less intimidating!
Jenelle
10 Jan 2021
Fantastic experience! Chef Lisa was very informative and we had a great time!
Dailia
08 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa was very very patient despite the many questions (and even with some of us being not fully prepared). Class was enjoyable and a fun experience with friends. Would definitely recommend Chef Lisa :)
Natalie
08 Jan 2021
This class was amazing! Chef Lisa was so helpful throughout the whole class, checking in on every single person at each step. She also gave a lot of tips throughout the class. You can tell she really cares about making sure that you left happy and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend! Took another one of her classes after this one.
Taryn
06 Jan 2021
Lisa was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, kind, enthusiastic and motivating. I did not think I was going to be successful in baking these cookies, but they came out wonderful and something I look forward to sharing with friends and family.
Deborah
04 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa was awesome and her recipes were REALLY good!!
Shailee
04 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa was very interactive and her instructions were easy to follow. We are planning to set up another event soon!
thank you,
Shailee
Kathy
03 Jan 2021
Lisa is a fantastic teacher. She was so patient and made the class lots of fun!
Bil
03 Jan 2021
Lisa was great -- she was encouraging and make sure everyone was having fun!
Elise
03 Jan 2021
She was personable and provided lots of individualized attention.
John
02 Jan 2021
Chef Lisa did a great job explaining the how and the why of making the macarons. They turned out great!
Ashley
30 Dec 2020
Chef Lisa had such a fun personality and was very knowledgeable. She was super helpful with any questions you might have. She was great at checking in with each group and she had a great energy! She connected well with everyone. She also gave us good information ahead of time so we felt prepared going in to the class. Would definitely recommend!
Amanda
28 Dec 2020
Very informative and enjoyable class. I feel much more confident in making macarons now
Shiwani
27 Dec 2020
Thanks Lisa for Christmas Cookies class that was amazing :-)
Karen
23 Dec 2020
This is long overdue! Chef Lisa is amazing! Had a blast in my virtual cooking class earlier in December - amazing birthday gift idea!! Will take another class with Chef Lisa soon!
Karol
22 Dec 2020
Great fun!
Kevin
22 Dec 2020
Chef Lisa was very interactive and fun!
Brittany
21 Dec 2020
Our company virtual holiday celebration with Chef Lisa was more than I could have expected! She had such fun and sweet energy, kept all of us engaged on track with perfectly beautiful cookies and cocktail outcomes! I would highly recommend for your family or team events and would love a chance to cook with Chef Lisa again in the future!
Bob
20 Dec 2020
Well I didn’t have the ingredients on hand to actually bake, I enjoyed watching her technique and learning how to make the cookies.
Marilyn
20 Dec 2020
It was interesting and fun. A little more time would have been greatly appreciated though. Chef Lisa did a great job facilitating our team.
Mike
19 Dec 2020
Lisa was great. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Enjoyed it.
Dwayne
19 Dec 2020
That was such a great event Lisa. Everything was perfect.
John
19 Dec 2020
Great job Lisa!
Very informative, liked that you took your time to continue to follow up with everyone.
Had a great evening!
Thank you
Mike
19 Dec 2020
This was so much fun! Even if we could not all be together in the same place physically, Lisa was able to make it fun and inclusive so it felt like were. Highly recommended. Did I mention the hand pies were delicious too? They were!
Tressa
18 Dec 2020
Very personal, gave clear directions.
Cathy
18 Dec 2020
Great experience. Made me what to bake again. It's been a long time
Thanks so much for making this fun!
Jenifer
18 Dec 2020
Lisa was funny, sweet and very helpful. I had a blast!
Christine
18 Dec 2020
We had a fantastic experience with this course! Thank you so much and we can't wait to try making macarons again!
James LeBaube
18 Dec 2020
Lisa was great!! Thank you so much. We had a blast and she was so supportive!
Kate
17 Dec 2020
We had a lot of fun making Christmas treats! Cooking with a group can be kind of chaotic, but Lisa was great at keeping us all together, checking in with everyone individually and answering all our questions. She gave us some really helpful general baking tips too.
Shery
17 Dec 2020
She was awesome, it was a lot of fun.
Heidi
17 Dec 2020
Great fun and Chef Lisa tried to be attentive to all of our very large group - I big undertaking done well. Thank you for sending out prep tips - really helped organize those of us who DO NOT bake. Just wish we had had more time and be able to hear above Chef's mixer and our own.
Shawn
17 Dec 2020
very easy to understand and caring. she stopped everything anytime someone had an issue. loved the whole experience!!!
Melissa
17 Dec 2020
Lisa was fantastic and made it so easy to follow along. Was a great experience.
Katelynn
16 Dec 2020
This was so much fun and Lisa made the experience exceptional! All the recipes came out tasty and this was a great memory to make!
Da
16 Dec 2020
Chef seems like under a extreme pressure to finish the session asap. She did not give us any time to react to her instructions. I failed to follow the instruction after 15 mins into the session. One of my colleagues asked for pause two times, she ignored the request for the first time and only paused for about 10 seconds for the second time. I would like to point out that we are here for FUN, not extra anxiety.
Jenny
14 Dec 2020
I love Lisa's personality! She is happy, bubbly, and simply a ray of sunshine! Her tone is very welcoming and encouraging. She gave very good tips and instructions and was easy to follow (however, i was behind majority of the class since I did not do enough prep work prior to - sifting my almond flour and confectioners sugar). I liked that she was engaging and made sure to check in (calling people out individually) to make sure they're on the same page or if they needed help. I appreciated her work experience and knowing critical techniques it takes to make it right. In our entire session, she was always uplifting and had great words of encouragement and support. I would definitely take a class by Lisa again!!
Carissa
13 Dec 2020
Incredible class! Looking forward to many more with chef Lisa!
Christian
12 Dec 2020
Chef Lisa was great! Very personable, patient, and thorough. Explained everything in great depth. Would definitely recommend a class with her!
Letty
10 Dec 2020
Chef Lisa is wonderful. So clear and easy to follow.
Teresa
04 Dec 2020
Chef Lisa was amazing and explained everything so well! Her recipes were outstanding!
Diane
30 Nov 2020
Chef Lisa is awesome. This was a great class and I am no longer afraid to make Macarons
Jennifer
23 Nov 2020
Chef Lisa was very personable and her hand pie class was fun and easy to follow along. I had most of the ingredients already in my pantry
Patricia
19 Nov 2020
Lisa was amazing. She makes sure everyone is with her through the whole process. Although I know I will not make perfect ones every time, I am so much more confident that I can make these little nuggets and make them taste amazing. Thank you so much Lisa!!!
Kim
18 Nov 2020
It was a fantastic class! Lisa was a great instructor, patient and helpful. My son and I really enjoyed it!
Mary
12 Nov 2020
Chef Lisa was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, entertaining, and kind instructor. Such a fun and successful experience!
Nathalie
11 Nov 2020
Very good
Emily
06 Nov 2020
Chef Lisa was energetic and very helpful with all questions. She really let's you make the recipe your own and keeps us entertained the whole class!
Jeff
08 Oct 2020
Chef Lisa was a great teacher. Informative, patient, funny, and thorough. It was a great class and the macarons were delicious. Great job!!
Lei
05 Oct 2020
Good experience
Mairi
22 Sep 2020
Lisa had some top tips and the end product was delicious! She has a way to instill confidence and shares details of textures and expected consistencies and so on that would be hard to learn alone.
Kim
04 Sep 2020
the class was a little chaotic. That could have been the group, but it was very unclear at times what steps we were supposed to be doing when.
Jill
03 Sep 2020
Such a fun time !!!
Ben
02 Sep 2020
Chef Lisa was amazing. I'm a beginner, but she explained everything perfectly and made it fun along the way. My macarons came out perfectly on the first try, and I was stunned. Thanks so much!
Ben
07 Aug 2020
This was a really great learning experience for me (and I bake a LOT)!
Joanna
31 Jul 2020
Great class! I enjoyed the interaction and professional tips!
Kelsey
29 Jul 2020
Chef Lisa was a blast! She was very thorough and informative! She always made sure to answer our questions and was interested in getting to know us!
Erin
28 Jul 2020
Fun class!
Lexi
28 Jul 2020
So much fun and the Macarons were delicious! Great event to plan with friends, family or co-workers. Thank you!
Laura
16 Mar 2020
We had a great time, made delicious food and learned a ton in the process. Trifecta!
SANFORD
10 Mar 2020
This evening was beyond any expectations we had. Lisa is a charming, informative and entertaining hostess.
We both also learned a tremendous amount and prepared and ate a delightful meal under Lisa’s guidance.
I’d give 10 stars if I could!
Hector
29 Feb 2020
Losa was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable and kind. The food was delicious.
Brent
23 Feb 2020
Chef Lisa was amazing! My girlfriend and I learned so much and had our taste buds blown away! Would do this again!
Sarah
17 Feb 2020
My 14-year-old son and I did a pastry class. It was a lot of fun and we learned a lot. We would definitely visit Chef Lisa again.
Jarrett
16 Feb 2020
My girlfriend and I took the chocolate making class hosted by Chef Lisa and we had an amazing time. She was a fantastic teacher who has a deep knowledge of the science and processes of chocolate making. On top of her teaching skills, Chef Lisa was a great host and incredibly engaging. We left feeling more knowledgeable and very happy with the entire experience. I would recommend Chef Lisa and the chocolate making class to anyone!
Joanne
09 Feb 2020
My boyfriend and I enjoyed every minute of this French Bistro class. From the moment we met Lisa it was enjoyable conversation, extremely educational, and a ton of fun. A pleasant surprise was the romantic candle light dinner setting as Lisa served us and we enjoyed the food that we made. We will definitely be going back for more classes and delicious food!
Suba
21 Jan 2020
Excellent evening! Loved every minute of it. Lisa is the BEST.
Gabrielle
05 Jan 2020
Had a great experience! Lisa was amazing and took her time teaching us the proper techniques and tricks. The end result came out looking like it should be from a bakery!! Would recommend to everyone! Plan on going back and taking another class!
Grace
26 Dec 2019
A great experience and a lovely meal in Lisa’s home!
Palig
07 Dec 2019
Lisa was amazing! We felt so at home while cooking and at the end she had even set up a cozy dining area for us to enjoy the food. I highly recommend her!!
Dan
18 Nov 2019
What a wonderful time. Chef Lisa is an amazing educator and host. She helped my friends and I cook a meal that tasted amazing. I almost forgot we made it while we were eating it.
Matt
03 Nov 2019
Lisa was great! The menu was well orchestrated. Lisa provided some really valuable teaching moments during meal prep and she was very encouraging. The outcome was fantastic and we were able to enjoy some great food and conversation.
Andres
14 Sep 2019
Amazing and unique experience. Lisa is a pro!
Chris
09 Aug 2019
A review from Jenna and Chris. Five stars is not enough for Chef Lisa. I’m not sure what I was expecting because I’ve never done anything like cozy meal before.. but Lisa went above and beyond any expectation I had. After she walked through our door she asked my boyfriend and I what we wanted from the experience—whether it was to learn, just enjoy her cooking for us, etc. Chris and I wanted to learn and be involved so we could replicate it in the future and just understand what was going on (like how to use a knife, how to make sure the sauce was balanced, what our taste buds were tasting, etc.). Lisa was one of the best teachers I’ve had. She made sure we were not only hands on, but explained everything step by step of what to do, what to expect if we are replicating it in the future and the science behind the food. She was extremely personable, professional, enthusiastic, funny, and kind. She was also very accommodating as I asked to change a few things on the menu. I strongly recommend having her cook for you and/or teach you how to cook. It was such a great experience. By the end of the night everything was put away, cleaned up, and we made a new friend. Oh, and the food was DELICIOUS!!!
kathy
08 Aug 2019
our evening with Lisa surpassed our expectations...she is the real deal! Talented, articulate, enthusiastic, and a teacher by nature. My son and I learned so much about technique, food balance, and the culinary arts. She really took my son under her wings to demonstrate proper techniques, and he was a thrilled twenty year old. She asked questions and drew us out, and had us thinking about the food , the preparation and methodology. And of course, then we were served a wonderful meal..... it was a wonderful private.
Debora
03 Jul 2019
It was a great experience! I booked this class as a birthday present for my husband, and we had a great time! Chef Lisa is super nice and knowledgeable, and she gave us a lot of great tips for cooking in general. The food was amazing as well.
Christopher
29 Jun 2019
From the moment we entered the apartment, we knew this night would be memorable.
A birthday gift from my hubs, Chris, who wanted to gift experiences/memories vs things and french cuisine (well everything related to france) is among our favorite things- he delivered. Chef Lisa had soft jazz reminiscent of a Paris cafe in the Roaring 20s and her apartment decor showed that she had traveled the world, bringing a piece of her travels back to Brighton.
We were welcomed with an amazing cheese and homemade fig paste that I honestly could have eaten in its entirety, but knew courses were coming.
From the moment we entered the kitchen I was struck with how well she was as an instructor. I love cooking (I'm no chef- I just enjoy it) and Lisa was able to help sharpen my skills and teach me new ways of looking at putting a dish together. The hubs is not a cook- and he held his own, making an amazing honey mustard vinaigrette and he even made the main course (very excited for this.... as it means he will also be in charge of 1 meal a month ;)
From start to finish, we were educated, not only in cooking, but the science behind it, which I found fascinating! We were so relaxed, shared stories with Lisa of travel, and by the time the meal ended and dessert was basically licked clean, we both felt that we had met someone who we would see again.
If you at all are weirded out by not going to some class or restaurant for a cooking lesson and coming to someones home- DO NOT BE. This was one of the most memorable experiences that my husband and I have had (& we have had many).
Do yourself a favor- and book Lisa!
Steven
29 May 2019
Lisa was funny, friendly and very knowledgeable!
anise
28 Apr 2019
It was our first cooking experience and we had a wonderful evening with Chef Lisa! She was very informative, enthusiastic and had a great sense of humor. Lisa also taught us some knife techniques and was very patient and encouraging. We highly recommend!
Katherine
21 Apr 2019
A truly wonderful evening! Chef Lisa was very informative, patient, and encouraging taking the time to lead us through each recipe and work on a variety of cooking skills that could be applied to many other meals. The meal itself was so tasty and we look forward to making it again at home!
Kacy
25 Mar 2019
I learned so much and had fun doing it! I'm very thankful to Chef Lisa for opening up her home and her experiences to my mother and I.
jill
24 Mar 2019
Lisa was great! We learned many techniques of cooking and sharpen our skills in cooking and estimating and fixing salad dressings. Her enthusiasm and encouraging nature was easy and fun. A very delicious dinner and fun evening.
Troy
15 Feb 2019
Chef Lisa was informative, engaging and fun!
We will surely book another class!
Robert
15 Feb 2019
Chef Lisa was fantastic! Great teacher, delicious food, and a lot of fun. Very memorable experience!
Robert
28 Jan 2019
the guys who new little about cooking - Lisa was great! We learned a lot and really enjoyed the evening and getting to know her.
Leslie
17 Jan 2019
My mother and I had a wonderful time taking a class with Chef Lisa. She was professional and knowledgeable, and shared a lot of tips and information with us as we put together our meal. She was prepared and gave good explanations, which made trying something new less daunting. She was also considerate and took the time to address some dietary concerns. Even though we have taken other cooking classes, we both felt like we learned new things. We also found her to be a gracious and welcoming host. We highly recommend the experience.
Eric
30 Nov 2018
Chef Lisa was absolutely amazing. Completely shattered expectations. We had such an amazing evening and with her guidance the food came out amazing. Highly recommend this experience with her!
Stephen
19 Aug 2018
Amazing experience. First rate.
Karla
15 Aug 2018
Lisa was exuberant, fun, very organized, and taught us several cooking techniques. We had a great evening.
Our only negative is for cozymeal itself. We had a gift certificate, but then got charged again on our credit card. When I emailed about it, I got a reply that you would be in touch soon. I've heard nothing in the last three days.
Stephanie
14 Apr 2018
Super fun, relaxed, informative and delicious experience. Would highly recommend!
Kathleen
14 Apr 2018
We really enjoyed cooking with Chef Lisa. She has a lovely home and was very upbeat, personable, and caring. We learned a lot of basic cooking skills that we were missing and made a great meal! It was delicious and fun.
Courtney
08 Feb 2018
Chef Lisa didn't disappoint. We had an absolute blast! Not only was she super fun, but she's also extremely knowledgeable and gave us some great tips! ...I've been cutting bell peppers wrong my entire life! Who knew?! Highly recommend Lisa + Cozymeal. A+++
Kristina
01 Feb 2018
Chef Lisa was great! She arrived early to help set up, was personable, and went the extra mile both in terms of recommendations and teaching. Great experience and very good food!
mike
19 Jan 2018
Chef Lisa was Incredibly knowledgeable and provided a comfortable, fun atmosphere!
richard
19 Jan 2018
She was great!
Matthew
19 Jan 2018
Chef Lisa was fantastic! Highly recommend.
Jilliankatie1234
14 Jan 2018
My boyfriend and I had such a good time cooking with Lisa! She is an excellent teacher and we learned a lot! The food was great too. Highly recommend!
Andrew
09 Jan 2018
Truly and amazing night!
Kent
09 Jan 2018
Our experience was fantastic we enjoyed it immensely. It was also very educational and informative. We worked hands on to complete the meal. Overall had a great time and would do it again.
Rebecca
31 Dec 2017
Amazing experience! We will be back.
Lauren
29 Dec 2017
We had a great time at chef Lisa’s. This was our first cooking class experience and I’m so glad it was. The food was amazing and she is so flexible with everything you need/want. She is so willing to really show you how to do everything step by step and she taught me that cooking doesn’t have to be a big scary ordeal. It can be really easy to make great food and desert. Chef Lisa herself is such a great person. If you have any interest in food at all you need to try this class!!
Nick
28 Dec 2017
Lisa was a great teacher and a wealth of knowledge for both my brother and me. Her home was really welcoming and the food turned out great. Such a special evening!
Rebecca
27 Dec 2017
We had such a great experience with Chef Lisa! Her experience and professionalism showed from the minute she welcomed us into her home. The ingredients were fresh and top quality and she did an amazing job of guiding us through the steps to make our meal. Everything was incredible and the best part is it was all things we could make again ourselves thanks to her guidance not only on the actual recipes but how to apply some basic chef skills while preparing the food. And once everything was completed, she served us our incredible meal to enjoy. I would definitely recommend a class with Chef Lisa!
David
08 Dec 2017
Lisa was a perfect and wonderful host. Great attention to the details of the evening, and went the extra mile to to accommodate our requests. She strikes a great balance of teaching what you are interested in while being lots of fun, yet very professional. As this was my first Cozymeal, I didn't realize that the dinners are conducted in the chef's home. While we had a wonderful and intimate experience, we would have preferred a "neutral" cooking class site such as a converted loft space that multiple Cozymeal chefs could use. Again, while we had a lovely experience, the potential variability of in-home classes and dining would make us a little hesitant to try it again.
Kristen
01 Dec 2017
Lisa was a top notch host! I used Cozymeal as a team building activity for the executives of my small business and the evening exceeded my expectations. Lisa was well prepared, exceedingly informative and changed her teaching to work with our varying skill levels. Her home and kitchen were welcoming and great for a fun intimidate dinner with friends, family or coworkers. We are looking forward to trying this again!
Reviews Chef Lisa received outside of Cozymeal
Natalie
09 Nov 2017
Lisa is a rockstar! She’s personable and made me feel welcome in her truly beautiful home. Her food is complex in flavor but simple to assemble. I would not have thought about making an avocado mousse with ginger. I can’t wait to try out some of the dishes at home for myself!
