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Private Chef - Handmade Chinese Takeout Favorites
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
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
Bridget
27 Mar 2024
Chef Pao was a kind and patient teacher and was clearly excited to demonstrate his knowledge on sushi-making. The class was well-organized and ran smoothly (our class of 4 people finished in about 1.5 hrs). The food that we made tasted great! One thing that I realized was that the menu mentioned mochi and we did not receive it, but I was definitely still full from the food we made. Overall I had a great time and would definitely recommend this class anyone interested in sushi!
Jackson
16 Mar 2024
Chef Pao was absolutely fantastic— inviting, kind, fun and certainly knowledgeable! I bought this class for my girlfriend and I to attend as a Valentine’s Day gift and she was not disappointed (being the biggest sushi fanatic ever). I would definitely recommend any of Chef Pao’s services as our experience was fantastic. Thanks for the great time, Chef!
Chelsea
11 Mar 2024
The class was informative, however, for the price I was expecting more. Also we were very surprised by the location of the class, no one in our group was anticipating it being at a house?? The website needs to make it more clear this class is at Chef Pao’s home, and not a facility or restaurant. Again for the price, was expecting more of an experience.
Alyssa Ackermann
20 Feb 2024
Fun night out, Chef Pao was welcoming and knowledgeable!
Krystal
18 Feb 2024
Chef Pao was very knowledgeable. The class was awesome. The menu wasn’t quite as described on the website, but everything was delicious.
Max
18 Feb 2024
Had a wonderful time! Would 10/10 recommend.
David
17 Feb 2024
Was awsome experience would definitely take another class Made everyone feel at home and answered all questions and explained everything in detail
Nickolas
27 Jan 2024
We had a nice evening making delicious sushi with Chef Pao. He made it a comfortable and interesting experience for us and we really enjoy it. Thanks!
Mallory
14 Jan 2024
Very good food and very personable!
Stephany
14 Jan 2024
The sushi making class with Chef Pao was well worth it. He explained all the steps well and made the class fun.
Kate
13 Jan 2024
We had so much fun at Chef Paos class! The sushi was delicious, he was very kind and knowledgeable, and we would definitely come back again! Such a great experience for me and my sisters, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone. Thank you Chef Pao!
Karen
10 Jan 2024
Fun was had by all. Lots of tips to make sushi at home.
Hanxiao
10 Jan 2024
Class is not well prepared. Chef did not pay attention to details.
Victor-John
09 Jan 2024
Chef Pao is very professional and insightful. My wife and I had the best time and learned a lot.
Sarah
07 Jan 2024
Chef Pao was amazing! He was prompt, professional, accommodating, and an amazing teacher. It was a wonderful experience.
Chelsea
06 Jan 2024
Class was great! Pace and length were just right and Chef Pao was a great teacher. Would recommend to others!
Patrick
21 Dec 2023
Chef Pao was fantastic! We loved the individualized experience and learned so much. We would recommend this to anyone.
Kacy
17 Dec 2023
Our group had a great time and loved the experience!
Hannah
11 Dec 2023
Chef Pao’s handmade sushi class was amazing! Chef Pao was incredibly kind and a great teacher. The sushi was delicious. I’d recommend this experience to anyone!
Zachary
07 Dec 2023
The best class!
Becky
03 Dec 2023
Chef Pao was nothing short of amazing! He was informative, interactive and entertaining! I loved the experience.
Krystal
26 Nov 2023
We had so much fun. This was a birthday event for my 24 year old son. We had people from 18 to 95 years old and everyone had fun and learned how to make Sushi. Chef Pao was so knowledgeable and patient. Thank you Cozymeal! Thank you Chef Pao!
Kristi
29 Oct 2023
Chef Pao's beginner sushi class was such a fun experience. It was an easy going atmosphere and Chef Pao was very kind, patient, and reassuring. My husband and I are looking forward to trying the advanced class in the future.
Dana
28 Oct 2023
This was an awesome experience. Laid back and fun. Highly recommend this experience.
Justin
14 Oct 2023
Chef Pao was great! Would highly recommend this class if you are new to making sushi.
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.
Morgan
30 Oct 2019
Made some egg-rolls and fried rice for my family! Delicious and everyone loved it! Very good food.
starting at
$ 79 Per person
All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.
This private chef experience does not have any dates.
Meet your chef
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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Chef Pao will travel to guests within Minneapolis for this experience.
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