Private Chef - Handmade Chinese Takeout Favorites

Enjoy homemade versions of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes made from scratch by Chef Pao.

Chef Pao will prepare for you a gourmet four-course Chinese takeout-inspired menu using high-quality ingredients in this private chef experience. Some of the dishes you can look forward to enjoying include your choice of chicken, shrimp or vegetable fried rice, pork or vegetable egg rolls, lo mein with savory noodles and crisp vegetables tossed in a rich, umami sauce, and lastly, a refreshing mango ice cream.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Fried Rice

Choose one

Carrots, cabbage, peas, onion, bean sprouts and scallions
Chicken and vegetables
Shrimp and vegetables

Egg Rolls

Choose one

Carrots, onion, cabbage, scallions, garlic and noodles
Pork, carrots, cabbage, scallions, garlic and noodles

Lo Mein

With noodles, cabbage, water chestnuts, carrots, onion, bean sprouts and scallions

Mango Ice Cream

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.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 25
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Chef Arrival Time 30 minutes prior to the selected serving time

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews guests left for this experience

Penny

20 Mar 2023

We booked a hybrid class for my daughters 12th birthday party - great food, great experience, and Chef Pao was excellent with the kids! Highly reccomend!!!

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Pao

Michele

16 Sep 2023

This was so great. I took my husband, son and DiL, we all learned how to make sushi and where to buy the freshest ingredients. The food was delicious! We went really hungry and left very full. Also, he worked around my hubby's allergies. Thanks again Chef

Julie

11 Sep 2023

This was a blast! It was definitely cozy, just 2 couples and Chef Pao. He was very good at teaching us how to master the art of making sushi. He mastered it, we didn’t do too bad!! Would recommend for sure.

Rachel

24 Aug 2023

Personable, educated, fun! Very much enjoyed myself!

Bethany

19 Aug 2023

Chef Pao was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the art of making sushi feel really accessible.

Amanda

26 Jun 2023

We gifted this sushi making experience to my MIL for Mother's Day and everyone loved it! Chef Pao was professional and friendly and the food was incredible. We highly recommend Chef Pao!

Jean

05 Jun 2023

We hired Chef Pao for a birthday event in our home. He did not disappoint! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed making sushi for the first time. I would highly recommend Chef Pao and look forward to taking his advanced class!! Thank you, Chef!!

Ryan

28 May 2023

Chef Pao was great! Very polite, made an excellent meal, and cleaned up well. I would definitely recommend Chef Pao.

Amy

28 May 2023

So accommodating & friendly! Everything was great!

Jamie

28 May 2023

Chef Pao was great!

Kirk

13 Apr 2023

Chef Pao delivered on a wonderful corporate event. Would highly recommend him!

Ryan

06 Feb 2023

Awesome experience and would recommend to go! Very informative and experienced chef that made us feel at home during the experience. Thank you Chef Pao!

Sarah

04 Feb 2023

Amazing class! Highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning how to make sushi!

Joe

24 Jan 2023

The class was great and the food was delicious! Pao taught us every step of the way and answered any questions we had during the process. The egg rolls were so good and we have already made them again using his teachings.

Abigail

08 Jan 2023

We went in not knowing what to expect. Needless to say expectations were exceeded. Chef Pao is incredible!

Olga

07 Jan 2023

Amazing fun experience. Lovely date. Will be making sushi at home!

Dylan

11 Jul 2022

Wonderful Experience!

Kelly

08 Aug 2020

Great experience!! We are already planning our next class! Thank you for your time and expertise!

Marisa

22 Dec 2019

Great experience and chef!

Reviews Chef Pao received outside of Cozymeal

Terri

30 Oct 2019

Chef Pao’s service was excellent! He went above and beyond to made sure everything was perfect. Everyone raved about the food. Thank you for making the event excellent!!

Steve

30 Oct 2019

Food was great and I loved it.

Zang

30 Oct 2019

Great sushi, and knowledgeable about the fish.

Yer

30 Oct 2019

Chef Pao's cooking is exceptional and entertaining. He enjoys teaching about culinary art techniques and cooking methods, so he won't disappoint if you have the chance to see him cook and learn from him. As with the dishes he creates, there is no disappointment. He is passionate and it shows through the flavor he extracts from simple ingredients. All in all, he can always bring a unique twist on classic dishes, and that is probably what I enjoy the most about his cooking style.

Emilee

30 Oct 2019

Pao has excellent people skills and truly cares about how what he teaches to others! He’s passionate and creative when it comes to perfecting his craft, I highly recommend choosing him to learn more about what his cuisine can offer!

Anel

30 Oct 2019

Very good chef and dedicated to his craft. He is very knowledgeable about his craft.

Tony

30 Oct 2019

Had a great meal made by my friend !! Egg rolls and cheese puffs were very nice !!!

Amber

30 Oct 2019

Sushi rolls are amazing.

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Chef Pao

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After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in 2012, Chef Pao turned his focus to the beautiful and delicious preparation and presentation of sushi. Previously, he worked as a sushi chef at a restaurant in St. Paul where he perfected his sushi-making techniques. Now, Chef Pao runs his own catering business for events and gatherings, and teaches Asian cooking classes with a focus on skill and high-quality ingredients.

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