Team Building Activity - Classic Puerto Rican Cooking

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braised spanish chicken thighs with olives

$ 169 Per person

all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Create a vibrant menu inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine with a touch of European flair.

In this hands-on team building cooking class, Chef Todd teaches your group how to prepare bold Puerto Rican dishes with a nod to the cuisine's Spanish influence. Practice a range of skills from making sauces and stews to frying, braising and more.

Begin by making croquettes with béchamel sauce followed by stewed red beans over rice. The centerpiece of the meal is hearty braised chicken in soffritto sauce. For dessert, make one of Spain’s signature desserts, crema Catalana, a citrus custard spiced with cinnamon and topped with caramelized sugar.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Your Menu

Croquettes de Jamon

With milk, roux, ham and panko bread crumbs

Braised Pollo in Rich Soffritto Sauce

With chicken thighs, cilantro, olives, peppers, tomato sauce and cilantro

Habichuelas y Arroz

With garlic, tomato sauce, red beans, cilantro and a ham base

Cream Catalana

With egg yolks, milk, orange zest, lemon, cinnamon and sugar

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 to recipes cannot be made during class.

Details

Minimum Guests 16
Maximum Guests 20
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Beginner, Corporate, Fun, Group, Spanish

Meet your chef

Chef Todd

Food safety certified

30 reviews

Educated in the heart of wine country in Niagara Falls, New York, Chef Todd's love of French cuisine led him to the French Quarter in New Orleans. There, he learned classical techniques and the art of roux-based dishes. Over 30 years, he’s built a career in restaurants and catering as an authority on fine food preparation. Now, Chef Todd offers his expertise in cooking classes for student chefs eager to add to their skills.

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For your selected date, , you will receive a refund minus a cancellation fee of $1170 if you cancel. The noted cancellation fee is to cover the venue, which is non-refundable. For bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the event start time, the full amount is non-refundable.

What You’ll Do

Create a vibrant menu inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine with a touch of European flair.

Your Menu

Croquettes de Jamon

With milk, roux, ham and panko bread crumbs

Braised Pollo in Rich Soffritto Sauce

With chicken thighs, cilantro, olives, peppers, tomato sauce and cilantro

Habichuelas y Arroz

With garlic, tomato sauce, red beans, cilantro and a ham base

Cream Catalana

With egg yolks, milk, orange zest, lemon, cinnamon and sugar

Details

Minimum Guests 16
Maximum Guests 20
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Beginner, Corporate, Fun, Group, Spanish

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Charlotte

18 Oct 2023

Food was delicious and i learned a lot- great class!!!!!

Devin Chang

16 Oct 2023

Great food and wonderful experience!

Pedro Scaramuzza

15 Oct 2023

Great chef, full of talent and kindness.

Jillian

13 Oct 2023

Our Classic Puerto Rican Cooking class for a 19 person, client team bonding was a very fun and engaging experience! Chef Todd made it easy for everyone to join in, and it was accessible for all skill levels. This class was the perfect mix of learning, bonding, and, most importantly, eating. Would highly recommend this class for a fun and memorable team-building experience!

Melba Arevalo

12 Oct 2023

Chef Todd was absolutely wonderful! He took his time to make sure everyone knew what they were doing and taught us a bunch of new skills that I personally cannot wait to implement in my home cooking. The meal at the end was superb, everyone was raving about how we cooked such a delicious meal. Definitely recommend!!!

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Todd

Jean Lee

10 Jun 2025

The entire experience was great and memorable. The guests who attended had nothing but positive feedback.

JOHN

08 Jun 2024

Chef Todd was amazing!!! He included all of us in preparing an awesome meal. The recipes were relatively simple, yet the out come was off the charts delicious!!! Chef and his wife Millie are an unbelievable team. They served the food in an artistic and loving fashion as well as cleaned everything. I would easily rate them a 20 on a 1 to 10 scale. I look forward to an event like this again in the future. Johnny A.

Jada

27 Feb 2024

**This was Chef Todd’s first Client Home cooking class experience** AND IT WAS GREAT. Chef Todd made this experience super insightful, teaching us technique and the art of Creole cuisine, while keeping it fun and playful. Huge thanks to his wife as well, as she was able to capture every moment. I highly recommend this class and hope to see Chef Todd again for the next class!

Hajar

13 Nov 2023

We had the pleasure of having Chef Todd for our anniversary dinner. He and his lovely wife were absolutely great. They even brought their own decor and utensils to provide if needed! They were professional, efficient and the food was delicious. I highly recommend! Thank you again, chef Todd!

Evan

01 Oct 2023

Todd and his wife Millie were wonderful guests in our space. They were both incredibly gracious and personable, and of course the menu was delicious. This was not my first time working with a private chef, but certainly the most positive experience I've had. I highly recommend Chef Todd for any engagement.

Kieran

22 Apr 2023

Had such a fantastic meal with chef Todd and would highly recommend for a celebration or any other event. His food was wonderful

Rugare

26 Mar 2023

Chef Todd and his wife did a fantastic job for our private dinner for 2. The meal was fantastic (better than a restaurant!) and Chef Todd and his wife were efficient, polite and gracious. I would highly recommend them for any private chef experience.

Marria Mo

19 Mar 2023

Excellent experience! We had wonderful time. Thank you very much Chef Todd.

Tiffany

18 Mar 2023

Chef Todd and his wife worked together and created a fantastic memorable birthday night for my mom. Chef Todd made a fantastic 4 course meal. The food is not only superb and delicious, the set up of the table with candle light and background music really make me feel like I am sitting in Paris enjoying the meal. If you really love French Cuisine, Chef Todd should be your first choice. You won’t regret it!!

Zara

15 Mar 2023

Chef Toff and his wife a true professionals! My husband, daughter and I loved our meal and had such a great time. Chef Todd prepared an incredible dinner for our wedding anniversary dinner. We were so surprised that he and his wife set a candle lit dinner for us and truly gave us an experience to remember. Thank you so much!

Ileana

29 Jan 2023

I recently had the privilege of attending a private dinner hosted by Chef Todd, and it was an unforgettable experience. The 4-course French meal was expertly crafted, with the veal chops being the standout dish. Chef Todd and his wife were impeccable hosts, demonstrating remarkable attention to detail and a warm, accommodating demeanor throughout the evening. Their preparation and presentation of each course was top-notch and exceeded all expectations. Even though it was not part of the plan, he kindly included some teaching opportunities with some of his techniques which was very appreciated. The evening was truly a gastronomic delight, and I would highly recommend Chef Todd for any future dining events.

Dylan

01 Jan 2023

Chef Todd made a very special dinner for us and our friends. He was clean, efficient, and the food was delicious. Highly recommended!

Mariela

10 Dec 2022

Chef Todd was flexible and gracious with dietary accommodations and he created a fun environment for our holiday gathering. He somehow got a group of us amateurs to make an extraordinary meal that was scrumptious and we will have great memories of the evening. He and Cozymeal managed to find a cool location for us in Brooklyn when the usual Manhattan venue was booked on the date of our event. Kudos to the very talented Chef Todd and his awesome sous-chef as well.

Alejandra

18 Jul 2022

Chef Todd hosted an amazing class for our team-building! He guided all of us through a seamless experience where we learned how to make pasta from scratch! There were 25 of us and Chef Todd was meticulous in ensuring we were all involved and engaged. In the end, the food was also delicious. If you are looking for a team building experience, I highly recommend Chef Todd - we all learned new skills during the class and had a lot of team bonding.

Alexandra

05 Jul 2022

INCREDIBLE 5 course meal! They set a beautiful table for us and we had one of the most unique and amazing meals we've had in awhile! Def highly recommend :)

Gordon

12 Jun 2022

Chef Todd and Millie made a spectacular meal for four for my husband’s birthday at home. Chef Todd was friendly; flexible when I requested a change in the menu; and quick! He and Millie provided excellent service outside on our terrace and left the kitchen cleaner than when they arrived. Highly recommend! Would book again.

Reviews Chef Todd received outside of Cozymeal

Laquisha

10 Jan 2022

Ive eaten in many restaurants but there is nothing like hiring a private chef! The whole experience is well worth the price. Chef Todd is a must hire!!!! Tailored menu! Wow!

Vanessa

10 Jan 2022

I recommend Chef to any one interested in fine dining without having to leave your home to get it. From start to finish his service is amazing. Great food, plate selections and personality!

Niceey

10 Jan 2022

Chef Todd is a person of detail and far exceeded my expectations. He transformed my kitchen and dining room into a high end eatery! Everything from the folding of the cloth napkins to the unfolding of each course as it comes out is fantastic. He brought a waitstaff dressed in tuxedo! The whole atmosphere of my home was as if we stepped out for the evening as soft dinner music played in the background. Lovely!

Rodderick

06 Jan 2022

Chef Todd did a four course meal for us in our home for a celebration we hosted. He brought everything including dinnerware. The verbal menu was informative and intimate. Food was exquisite! Looking forward to our next private dinner affair!!

Matt

06 Jan 2022

Chef Todd brought an experience to my home. The table side flambé was spectacular! Bananas Foster!

Renee

06 Jan 2022

Our private dinner for two anniversary was simply marvelous. Chef Todd is literally “The restaurant that comes to you!” He brought EVERYTHING (candles, table cloths, dinner wares, Wine, dinner music) His food was outstanding and presentation was remarkable. We felt as if we actually were sitting in a restaurant and not our own dining room. Tremendous dining experience. Highly recommend this Chef and his service. Class act!!

Denice

06 Jan 2022

I attended a private dinner party for couples only in which 25 couples were present. Chef Todd is awesome. The -Roasted Anaheim cheeses stuffed chili chicken roulade with garlic assorted sweet bell pepper Demi-glaze, was memorable. Chef Todd came out to greet us at the conclusion of the dinner and really created an unforgettable night for us. Highly recommend!

Charnee

06 Jan 2022

Cucumber bowl with mixed field greens topped with crispy fried onions feta and grape tomatoes w/roasted tomato garlic and jalapeño buttermilk dressing. To say the least Chef Todd brought it!

Pamela

06 Jan 2022

We hired Chef Todd for a private dinner for 8 people it was in the middle of winter and I was concerned that he and his waitstaff would track snow into my newly remodeled wood floors. I was a little frustrated but Chef Todd and his waitstaff laid runners on the floor from the door to the kitchen. He was prepared and brought everything needed for this affair. The kitchen was left absolutely spotless. Our guest are still raving about the food and the service.