Italian Cooking Classes San Jose

James L.

Booked the class Vegetarian Cooking Adventure with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Oscar, our chef and Oscar his sou chef were ready and waiting for us as we were the only couple to enjoy the vegetarian class. They spent time, energy and knowledge with us in an intimate, personable and patient manner and setting. It was great! We learned, tasted and sipped our way through our time and then enjoyed the meal they and we had prepared. We left with well packed extras and great memories.

Heather R.

Booked the class Italian Dough Workshop with Chef Libby in San Jose (Naglee Park)

Thank you Libby for a fun educational night

Kelsey W.

Booked the class Italian Dough Workshop with Chef Libby in San Jose (Naglee Park)

Chef Libby was a great teacher! She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions very happily. We learned so much and would happily take another class of hers. We're already looking into trying the sushi class :)

Melissa G.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Chef Joni was a pleasure to cook with. She was inviting and warm. I surprised my husband with the Italian cooking class for his birthday and we had such a wonderful time. Cooking the ragu, making homemade pasta and tiramisu was so special to us. We are looking forward to another class with her and definitely recommend her to everyone.

Matt G.

Booked the class Handmade Pasta and Italian Fare with Chef Ruel in San Jose (North San Jose)

Ruel is awesome! We were lucky enough to be the only couple who booked that night and had an amazing experience. We had so much fun cooking an amazing delicious meal.

Steven C.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

I found Chef Joni Sare on Cozymeal and booked her for my team offsite as my 3 other team members found her Master Italian Classics Cooking Class to be a fun learning experience. Boy were we right. If you don't read my full review, all I can say is that Chef Joni was an EXCELLENT instructor and my team members and I had such a good time. We were smiling ear-to-ear the entire time we were there. Highly recommended from this reviewer. Detailed review below: Communication (5/5): We used the Cozymeal platform for everything and found their interface amazing. Chef Joni was very pro-active and communicated with me several times before the event date on January 17, 2020. What stood out about this communication was that she really wanted to know us. She asked good questions like "Why did you choose this class?", "What do you hope to learn from it?", "What are your goals?" etc. Really appreciate this since she can cater the class to exactly your needs. She was also very accommodating when I told her that one of our team members was a vegetarian so she made sure she had a vegetarian option on hand during our class. Finally, before the event, she gave us extremely detailed directions to the location of the event (including a picture) and what to expect. Really outstanding communication here. Location (5/5): Her location is in her house located in Sunnyvale near major highways. Lots of street parking once you arrive so no issues on parking. The inside is well decorated and everything seems to be remodeled including her kitchen which was very modern. See pics to get an idea. Food (5/5): The Master Italian Classics Cooking Class contains the following menu: 1.) Antipasti - Cheese, crackers, almonds, pepper jelly to snack on throughout the whole meal while you are there 2.) Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo 3.) Ragu (Mushrooms, many vegetables) - Our protein was lamb for the meat-eaters and tofu for our vegetarian team member. 4.) Tiramisu - for dessert. I don't want to spoil too much of the class but I'll share some of the highlights for me at least. Preparing the Fettuccine Dough from scratch including folding it, kneading it, was a really fun experience. Also running through the dough through the pasta machine to stretch it and finally cut it into actually the noodles was such a cathartic experience. I'm really happy I got to experience that. The Ragu was so delicious and so healthy at the same time as we barely used any vegetable oil and we put in so many vegetables. Finally, the tiramisu making was actually pretty easy but delicious at the same time. Now that I have been through how to make Tiramisu, I am confident I can make it for a party without issue. Also, if you can't finish all the food you make, Chef Joni gives you take-out boxes to bring home so you can enjoy the food again! Our group also had leftover uncooked fettuccine and we got to take that home. Chef Joni (5/5): Last but not least Chef Joni was an excellent instructor. She was so bubbly and easy to talk to and really put the group at ease very quickly. She was masterful on dividing up certain tasks in the kitchen so we can all participate in the cooking journey and made sure we were doing the steps properly. We asked her so many questions during our time in the class and she happily answered every single one of them without being annoyed. It was nice to finish the class with all of us including Chef Joni eating at the table. Chef Joni's passion for cooking really shines through her class and we had a great time! Our team can't wait to come back. Thank you Chef Joni for a great class.

Marybarbara Z.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

Our family of 10 had an amazing time celebrating our annual Day After Christmas Surprise! Chef Ziva’s kitchen was ready for our arrival with all the ingredients organized and laid out on Chef’s long, long, long kitchen table. In our fettucini making class, Chef Ziva first demonstrated how to create the dough and then process it through the pasta making machine. Four of us were assigned to this task while the remaining six of our family was divided between making the bruchetta and preparing the creamy mushroom sauce that would be incorporated into the fettucini. Chef Ziva is a natural teacher - knowledgeable, patient, and caring. She made our cooking adventure enjoyable and memorable. Making our meal from scratch was not only a learning experience - it was a lot of fun, especially when we sat down in Chef Ziva’s dining room and shared the fruits of our labor making pasta...from scratch!

Ram K.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

Chef Ziva was welcoming, enthusiastic, and my colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed learning from her. Her instructions were good, and I was able to cook some of her recipes at home.

Catharine C.

Booked the class A Pizza Party with Chef Roger in San Jose (Alum Rock)

Chef Roger was amazing. He was very accommodating, knowledgeable and just all around great teacher. He made his class easy to learn and easy to achieve at home. He taught us new cooking techniques and even showed us how to make two amazing fresh salads from our own homegrown food. He sent us home with all the left overs from the class (which was a TON) and we left full and so very happy! What a wonderful class! I highly recommend chef Roger & cozymeal.

Cornell N.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Our team had a fabulous time with Chef Joni! She ensured everyone was involved in some aspect of the meal prep. She mixed the science and fun of cooking all together. Highly recommended.

Dolores P.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

Our team (12 ppl) had a great time at Chech Ziva's class. Homemade pasta is the best! We all learned some new cooking tricks and can't wait for next time.

Albina I.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

I've done many cooking classes both personally and professionally and really loved Joni's style. She was so organized, well prepared and provided great guidance through the whole cooking experience. We connected earlier to make sure she was aware of the team dynamic and any special requests for drinks, allergies and such. As a result, she was prepared and managed all 9 of us really well. highly recommend her as an instructor. She's got lots of tips and tricks up her sleeve so you are sure to learn something even if you are a pro! Thank you Joni!

nadine f.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

We enjoyed cooking paella with Jodi! We did the team building event and it was a lot of fun and very yummy!

Sean R.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

She took every opportunity to make it special and rewarding

Brandon S.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

Sweet and wonderful host and chef. She is very accommodating and incredibly nice. I definitely recommend.

Kyle M.

Booked the event Refined Rustic Italian with Chef Ziva in South Bay & Peninsula (South Los Altos)

Fantastic! Ziva was great. She took our party of 10 and got everyone involved and made it a real special event for my wife's birthday. Thanks you so much :)

Erin B.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Joni is a fabulous instructor! My wife and I had an incredible experience learning Italian cooking in Joni’s very cozy space. Joni is knowledgeabe and creative in specific kitchen skills, and has expertise in the science behind food and cooking. We learned so much about what different cooking techniques do at even the molecular level. On top of all her knowledge, Joni is friendly, engaging, and a patient instructor. It felt like good friends cooking a meal together. We could not have asked for a better experience!

John B.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

We learned a lot and had a great time. Thanks, Chef Joni!

Jeff P.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

My wife and I had a fantastic time with Chef Joni. We had fun cooking and learned a great deal, which is exactly what we were hoping for! I will be recommending her to my friends, for sure.

Robert C.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Chef Joni was kind and informative. Not only did she teach us the basic skills to make the "Italian classics" as advertised, she also delved deep into the science behind cooking, detailing the molecular structures of the various foods and how they interact with other foods. As a beginner, I learned that there is a lot to learn about cooking. I surprised my girlfriend with this cooking class and she loved it! Our experience lasted for roughly 3 hours so be prepared to be standing the entire time. We were quite tired after all the cooking. This is an awesome experience to have with your significant other and I cannot recommend Chef Joni enough. Thanks so much!

Gus H.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Cooking with Joni was a blast. She was knowledgeable and made everything feel so easy! It had been on my wife's bucket list to make pasta for years, so it was amazing to finally do it. And, of course, the meal was delicious!

Sabelle D.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

We had an amazing time with Chef Joni. The venue was ideal, Chef Joni was a pleasure and the food was amazing. We will defiantly be back for more Italian Classics!

Sharon P.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Chef Joni was awesome! We had such great conversation and learned a lot from her! She has a beautiful kitchen, too :) I would definitely recommend her to everyone!

Nikki P.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Chef Joni is really nice and made everyone feel welcome and had great tips on prepping and proper knife skills. All in all it was a fun time

shavon y.

Booked the class Master Italian Classics for 2 with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Seriously amazing time with Chef Joni. She was very professional and the food was amazing! She was great at explaining the techniques that we used to the food we made. I would definitely book with her again.

Silvia B.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

We had a lovely experience in our Pasta night with Joni. The gluten free pasta was amazing and the sausage mushroom ragú to die for. Thank you very much Joni!

Terry H.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Chef Joni is a wonderful chef and not only she explains in detail how to cook the listed menu, but she also took time to answer any other questions relating to cooking. I will recommend her to many of my friends that have interest in taking a cooking class! Thank you Chef Joni for giving a wonderful experience for my girlfriend and I!

Taka U.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

My wife and I absolutely loved our cooking class with chef Joni! We definitely learned a lot about cooking but what made it special was how sweet chef Joni is and how enjoyable it was to cook and enjoy eating our food together. Would definitely try another class and bring friends with us!

Carol S.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

Great experience!

Matthew B.

Booked the event Master Italian Classics with Chef Joni in South Bay & Peninsula (Snail)

She was wonderful!

Rachel F.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Horrible experience that was essentially a scam. Chef Roddy was not present. We were barely given an opportunity to prepare any of the dishes and were essentially taught nothing. Starting with the sauce, the chef just made the sauce themselves. They did not give instructions, only listed ingredients or quantities when we asked. There was no instruction given on how to make the pasta besides combining flour plus egg and barely any oversight as they were focused on making the sauce behind us. There was no option to make gnocchi or ravioli as in the description. We were not taught to make the salad address from scratch as in the description as this was prepared in advance. Additionally, the panna cotta was also prepared in advance so there was no teaching there. At every opportunity, things were made in advance and done as quickly as possible by the chef without us and without any sort of instruction. We felt rushed despite being the only group of 3 and left an hour before our designated time. This seemed like this “cooking class” was doing below to bare minimum just to check off the boxes.

Casey Douglas .

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

We worked with Oscar and had an amazing time! His passion for food made it so fun.

Skylar J.

Booked the class Vegetarian Cooking Adventure with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Soooo much fun! We loved having the whole restaurant to ourselves to learn and eat after. Super fun, and way cooler than we expected being able to take pictures in our chefs hats and work with different chefs for our meal. We will definitely be back one day to try another menu!

Danisha Watson .

Booked the class Vegetarian Cooking Adventure with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Everyone was super kind ajd welcoming! Chef was Very informative and patient! We had a great time!

Eylie Razegh-Panah .

Booked the class Vegetarian Cooking Adventure with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great class

Jonathan B.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great experience with Chef Roddy and all of the chefs. It really helped to learn to cook in a professional kitchen, and everyone was so friendly and helpful. I'll be using Cozymeal again for cooking classes for sure.

Vee H.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

We loved the chef and learned a few things but the class was supposed to go 3 hrs but ended at 1 1/2 hrs. We did not get to make the dessert or the Ceasar Dressing. A bit disappointed on that.

Jordan B.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Group of 8 and we had an excellent time!

Tiffany M.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great experience! So much fun and great food!!

Kevin B.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Experience was great. The resident/Chef Roddy were able to accommodate late adds to our party and were very hospitable. Restaurant was a little warm inside when we arrived but AC was turned up and the fan was out on. Overall great Mother’s Day experience.

Kelly P.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

This was such a fun experience. Thank you!

Antonette G.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

We had a great time with Chef Rodney and his team. We had about 11 people in our group and the reviews of the class and the meal all came back fantastic from our team. The only thing I'd want to warn future participants of is that this experience is a bit of a blend between having a cooking class and a meal. The Chef's team ran us through a few recipes as a group like making a scratch Ceasar Dressing, bolognese, and garlic bread. Then we all divided into small groups and tried our hand at making pasta. We sampled our creations, but then a bit of cooking show magic happened, and Chef's team took over. They brought out premade portions for the rest of the meal and brought it together. So we got to have a very nice meal served. Had some fun in the kitchen. And had a great private experience. Great event, I'm a big fan.

Manish C.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Very enjoyable and relaxed experience with a very friendly and capable chef Albert. Was well prepared ingredients and easy to execute steps with clear guidance to prepare the four course meal! Great family bonding for the three of us.

Chisom M.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Roddy is an amazing chef and his team was so kind and accommodating. They made my birthday very special. My friends and I really enjoyed our selves and it was a very great learning experience. This class will definitely make you want to get in the kitchen!

BEVERLY L.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Chef Oscar was a good teacher. He embraced our desire to have a great, fun time celebrating my daughters’ birthdays.?

Aletta Smith .

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Wonderful experience! Thank you!!

Joseph A.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Chef Elbert was wonderful. Thanks for having us!

Gabe C.

Booked the class The Art of Pasta Making with Chef Roddy in San Jose (Campbell)

Great experience. Will come back for other lessons in the future.