Private Chef - Creative Southwestern Cuisine

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All inclusive: 4-course meal, ingredients, cooking, service & clean up.

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What You’ll Do

Enjoy the fresh flavors of the Southwest with a fun twist spun by Chef Sarah

Let Chef Sarah treat you to a fun, flavorful and creative meal of Southwestern cuisine in this private chef experience. Chef Sarah will combine traditional Southwestern ingredients, like cilantro and lime, with nontraditional ingredients, like pork belly and edamame, for a truly unique experience. Begin your meal with shrimp and avocado salsa served with crispy plantains, followed by zesty elote croquettes. For the main dish, enjoy crispy pork belly tostadas topped with scallions, cilantro gremolata and an edamame spread. Then for dessert, indulge in sweet and creamy mango pudding.

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

Your Menu

Shrimp and Avocado Salsa

With jalapeños, onions, lime, cilantro and crispy plantains

Elote Croquettes

With cotija cheese, scallions, breadcrumbs and chili-lime crema

Pork Belly Tostada

With edamame spread, scallions and cilantro gremolata

Mango Pudding

With coconut milk, sugar, agar-agar, lime zest and meringue crisps

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 18
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 4 hours
Chef Arrival Time 2 hours prior to the selected serving time
Labels American

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Sarah

Food safety certified

68 reviews

Chef Sarah’s love for food began at a young age while working on a produce farm in high school. This early connection to the origins of fruits and vegetables led to her lifelong passion for the culinary arts. A certified sous chef with two culinary degrees, Chef Sarah has worked as a cooking instructor and personal chef, all the while dedicating herself to teaching others how to cook flavorful and healthy meals.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Sarah will travel to guests within Denver for this experience.

This experience is also available in the following markets:

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What You’ll Do

Enjoy the fresh flavors of the Southwest with a fun twist spun by Chef Sarah

Your Menu

Shrimp and Avocado Salsa

With jalapeños, onions, lime, cilantro and crispy plantains

Elote Croquettes

With cotija cheese, scallions, breadcrumbs and chili-lime crema

Pork Belly Tostada

With edamame spread, scallions and cilantro gremolata

Mango Pudding

With coconut milk, sugar, agar-agar, lime zest and meringue crisps

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 18
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 4 hours
Chef Arrival Time 2 hours prior to the selected serving time
Labels American

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Sarah

Beau

08 Mar 2025

Sarah was such a skilled and chef and host. We loved the food and really appreciated the insights on cooking she provided during the preparation. Would 100% recommend!

Danielle

09 Feb 2025

This was such a fun class! Sarah was so knowledgeable and fun to work with. It was also the most delicious meal! I was incredibly impressed with her cooking skills. We would love to hire her again!

Sally

16 Nov 2024

Sarah was wonderful. She presented a perfect dinner party for me and our guests! Delicious food. Gracious presence.

Sarah

11 Nov 2024

Sarah was a great teacher and made it so easy and comfortable to engage in the cooking process!

Anthony

06 Oct 2024

We had an incredible experience at the cooking class with Chef Sarah! It was the perfect date night, and making Indian food together was both fun and delicious. Chef Sarah was knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire process enjoyable. We learned so much and the food turned out amazing! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and interactive evening.

Andrea

05 Oct 2024

Sarah is so knowledgeable a great teacher and an amazing personality it was an amazing class! Food was delicious, can’t wait to do more!

Ian

31 Aug 2024

Exceptional meal from start to finish! Sarah was so nice and spaced out the meal so we could eat separately while we watched our newborn. Highly recommend the New American Fusion meal.

Lisa

14 Jul 2024

This class was so much fun. Sarah was a patient and good teacher. The recipes were delicious and she took some of our skepticism in stride and didn’t gloat when she was right! Definitely going to take another class soon.

jen

28 Jun 2024

We had such a wonderful experience with Sarah! The food was outstanding and she made preparation seem easy and doable. She was highly organized and very personable! We are excited to sign up for more classes with her. Thank you, Sarah!

Anthony

19 May 2024

Fantastic night. Very instructive and patient. Excellent chef. Highly recommend

Kate

05 May 2024

Chef Sarah was so organized and made our cooking class super fun! She is knowledgeable and shared so many tips and tricks. I definitely recommend her!

Christine

22 Apr 2024

We had a great time cooking, learning new tips and overall having fun. The food was wonderful and I plan on making all the dishes for my family! Chef Sarah was very knowledgeable and answered questions I had about prep, combinations of foods, etc. Looking forward to her "Pizza" class once she is ready.

Donna

15 Apr 2024

Chef Sarah was exceptional in her instructions to us, her tips were helpful and useful as we prepared the meal, and the quality of the food was superb. It was a delightful experience..

Holly

04 Mar 2024

Chef Sarah was great and we really liked the class and learned a lot,

Thomas

17 Feb 2024

Such a great experience and delicious food! Sarah was an amazing teacher and host and did an awesome job of guiding us though the recipes. She patiently explained various aspects of how to perform different steps, why they were being done that way, and tips and tricks to use in our own kitchen. Will definitely be taking one of her classes again!

Elizabeth

04 Feb 2024

Chef Sarah created a warm and inviting cooking experience. We learned a ton, and the food was delicious!

Lacey

06 Jan 2024

Chef Sarah was awesome! We had so much fun learning in the Indian delights class and the food was fabulous! As an added bonus Sarah was great company the entire evening and even generously helped us clean up our kitchen after(we kept saying we would do it!). I can’t wait to do another class with her again. Thank you!

Jane

09 Dec 2023

Sarah was wonderful and the food delicious! We would highly recommend this class and anything sarah cooks or teaches:)

Jesse

31 Oct 2023

Chef Sarah is fantastic. We had so much fun in our Traditional Indian Delights class. Food was absolutely phenomenal, but the experience itself was so much fun. Everything was set up when we arrived, balancing convince and learning. She was super easy to talk to and full of cooking knowledge. It was very laid back and we had a great time. I would definitely recommend Chef Sarah.

João

08 Oct 2023

I’d give six stars for Sarah’s class if possible! She is really very didactic, organized, detailed, explains everything with clarity and useful knowledge (eg, tomato sauce from a special region in Italy, tips for caponata, amazing salad sauce, etc), and very empathetic. She demonstrated what to do and gave me plenty freedom to also prepare the meals with a hands-on approach, which was simply great for learning by doing. For sure I’ll prepare the recipes at home and I’m kneen to do so. She served the meals on a nice table, and she provided me with a box with such amazing leftovers. Everything was delicious! I was looking for a vegetarian cooking class and this was perfect. It would be great if Sarah could provide more great vegetarian options such as this one!

Yuni

20 Aug 2023

Sarah's Indian Delights class was our first experience with Cozymeal and we'd highly recommend it. Sarah was very friendly and enthusiastic, and we learned a lot as a bonus to the delicious meal!

Anthony

12 Aug 2023

I would recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a good cooking class. We took the Indian cuisine class, and it was amazing how many new techniques we learned, and how incredible the food ultimately tasted. Don't hesitate, just book with Sarah and you won't regret it!

Anthony Malgieri

11 Aug 2023

We had so much fun! The night far exceeded our hopes and expectations.

Charlotte

23 Jul 2023

Sarah did a great job! The class was very enjoyable. I would definitely try one of her other classes

Tyler

27 May 2023

Chef Sarah was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and made the instructions easy to understand, showing where we might want to make our own adjustments in the future. She was also very personable and easy to talk to. Menu was delicious, and recipes are not too difficult to want to replicate at home. Very nice date night activity, and you walk away learning a lot.

thomas

25 Apr 2023

Sarah was great! She talked about the ingredients in detail, both from just a culinary enjoyment perspective and an ingredient perspective for using in your own cooking. All of the food was fabulous and she was a great host, making conversation and managing the cooking while incorporating us into the entire process. I would sign up for another one of her classes in a heartbeat.

Darby

15 Apr 2023

Sarah was awesome, the food was awesome, and I have a ton of techniques to take home with me to improve my cooking game. THANK YOU Sarah!

Erin

09 Apr 2023

Had a really amazing time with Chef Sarah. Learned a lot about the dishes, ingredients, and even just general knowledge about temperature control and pros and cons of different processes! Would definitely do this again when we get a chance!

Justin

04 Mar 2023

Sarah was great, provided a great experience, and walked us through making our first Indian dish. The naan was amazing, thanks Chef!

James

21 Jan 2023

Sarah was great. Super friendly and knowledgeable about the style and method of cooking we were learning. And the food tasted great

Brenda

09 Dec 2022

Sarah was amazing, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She shares lots of her own tips and techniques. Very personable and made us all feel relaxed while cooking a delicious multi course meal.

Joni

12 Nov 2022

Sarah provided an amazing experience. She was prepared, thoughtful and the food was delish. Thank you Sarah!!!

Hilary

12 Nov 2022

We had an absolute blast cooking with Sarah! She taught us a lot during our class and the food was exceptional. We will definitely take one of her other classes in the future!

Lianna

06 Nov 2022

Sarah was an amazing teacher and we really enjoyed this class!

Jennifer

30 Sep 2022

Chef Sarah was wonderful! She made things easy to understand, was very patient and positive. The meal was great and we left with quite a few tips and tasty leftovers.

Colin

23 Sep 2022

Sarah was knowledgeable and just a nice person to hang out with. We enjoyed every dish and would highly recommend taking one of Sarah’s classes!

Todd

02 Sep 2022

Chef Sarah was absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable. This class was a great way for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary and the food was delicious. We wouldn't hesitate to refer anyone we know to Chef Sarah

Callie

30 Jul 2022

Chef Sarah is awesome and a delight to spend time with! We did the Vegetarian Classics of Italy class, and the food was delicious. This class reminded me how much fun cooking can be, and I'm excited to try to replicate the recipes soon on my own.

Keri

22 Jul 2022

Absolutely loved the the company, instruction, and the food. Will definitely recommend Chef Sarah and her expertise.

Lisa

25 Jun 2022

We gad a fun time! We did the Indian Cooking class and everything was delicious and Sarah is a great teacher.

Ben Muck

04 Jun 2022

It was a lot of fun and delicious. I’d definitely recommend trying it. Sarah did a great job

Kelley

03 Jun 2022

What a great night!!! Chef Sarah was so personable and easy to talk to. I learned some key things about cooking from her. Overall a great date night! Food was delicious!

Amy

01 Jun 2022

Chef Sarah is amazing! She’s friendly, engaging, and instructive. By the end of class, it felt like we were hanging out cooking with a friend. The Indian meal was phenomenal…some of the best we’ve ever had. I highly recommend her and this class!

Shelby

14 May 2022

Chef Sarah was amazing! The food was phenomenal and we learned a ton from her. We can’t wait to recreate this meal on our own.

Keanna

11 May 2022

Chef Sarah was amazing and incredibly welcoming into her adorable space. She is very knowledgeable and taught us so many good tricks. I’m still blown away the ginger peeling! She is an absolute delight to be around and her recipes are *chefs kiss*. 100/100 would recommend and will be trying the recipes at home.

Rena

06 May 2022

Chef Sarah was a ton of fun! She knew all of her recipes inside and out and had lots of tips and suggestions for us to improve our skills. She was very personable and funny - the conversations were great. Overall, tasty food, good company, and would totally do again or recommend to anyone!

Kaley Coddens

14 Apr 2022

Chef Sarah is great! The class was the perfect pace. I learned a lot of great new recipes and some new techniques. And the foooooood!! So yummy. Can’t wait to try it at home.

Fernando

13 Apr 2022

Sarah was FANTASTIC! We had such a fun and wonderful evening doing the class, and the food was exceptional! Sarah shared lots of her fun cooking experiences, as well as tips and tricks throughout the evening, and we all left with happy stomachs and big smiles on our faces. I highly recommend her, and will gladly take more of her classes in the future!

Sarah

12 Apr 2022

Such a fun experience! We went to "Chef's place" and it was cozy, organized, and lovely to not have to prep and clean our kitchen! Authenticly Delicious food, fun learning about authentic Indian ingredients, and Chef Sarah was just delightful.

Tom

03 Apr 2022

It was a great evening with a couple of our friends. I learned several things from Chef Sarah and she was well prepared and fun to be around. The meal was excellent!

Lauren

31 Mar 2022

Dinner with Sarah was wonderful. We learned several new dishes that I believe will become staples.

Michelle

29 Mar 2022

Fantastic. Thanks for an enjoyable evening of cooking, new tips and ideas and a great meal!

Jim

28 Mar 2022

Excellent

Morgan

22 Feb 2022

We had the best evening with Chef Sarah! The meal was fabulous, and she was wonderful company!

John

16 Feb 2022

Chef Sarah was an awesome host for learning how to cook various italian dishes! Would definitely recommend signing up with her if your looking to do a cooking class or to just have a fun night making good food.

Hannah

15 Feb 2022

Chef Sarah was amazing!!!! We had the best time at her place cooking and chatting and learning different tips and techniques. Everything was delicious too! So many leftovers! My fiancé and I were thoroughly pleased with the evening. I would recommend this experience with Sarah to anyone and everyone. Hope to do it again soon!

Stephen

15 Feb 2022

We really enjoyed Chef Sarah! My girlfriend and I took her Indian Delights course, and had a blast learning the techniques, use of spices, and understanding the layers of flavor! The amount of food we had fed the two of us well more than just that meal, and we can't wait to do it again. We would highly recommend choosing Chef Sarah!

Zach

11 Feb 2022

Such a great experience. So much fun and the food was FANTASTIC!!

maxwell

11 Feb 2022

My boyfriend and I took the Italian vegetarian cooking class with Sarah. Sarah was awesome, there was never an uncomfortable moment and we felt very welcomed into her home. The food was amazing, and we left with a lot of cooking tips and some wonderful leftovers! I would highly recommend Sarah as a chef for anyone looking to book a CozyMeal!

Joe

02 Feb 2022

I could not have asked for a better experience! Chef Sarah was amazing! She was incredibly knowledgeable and had a spectacular recipe! The meal turned out awesome, and my partner and I left happy and full!

Thomas

22 Jan 2022

Chef Sarah was fun, personable, and a great teacher. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed the class.

Ryan

19 Jan 2022

Chef Sarah was great! We made the best chicken curry recipe I ever had, and learned a lot of new cooking techniques. I highly recommend this experience.

Karen

17 Jan 2022

Such a fun, educational and filling evening! Sarah is very knowledgeable, answered every question and insured that our group was truly having a great cooking experience. Highly recommend a course with this great chef. Thanks, Sarah!

Sammie

15 Jan 2022

Sarah was great. We were not used to the in home class.

Talia

07 Jan 2022

Chef Sarah was relaxed, super personable, knowledgeable and overall a delightful person and teacher. Thank you for a great experience!

Matthew

17 Dec 2021

An extremely pleasant, tasty, friendly evening with Chef Sarah. Our family appreciated the hands on evening and the helpful cooking tips!