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Team Building Activity - Culinary Creations
Team Building Activity - Culinary Creations
Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together.
Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated comfort foods. All skill levels are welcome as an expert chef leads you through each recipe step-by-step. Whether crafting handmade pasta for an Italian feast or grilling the perfect steak, your colleagues are sure to sharpen both their cooking talents and their collaborative skills.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Menus vary by class date and season. Contact your chef via messaging for further details.
Menu Examples
Seared Steak With Gorgonzola-Shallot Butter
Creamed Kale With Roasted Garlic
Herbed Gruyère Popovers
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Strip Steak With Chianti-Red Wine Sauce
Potato Gnocchi With Basil Pesto
Arugula Salad With Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato
Skillet Fried Chicken
Blistered Brussel Sprouts
Savory Mushroom, Tomato and Parmesan Bread Pudding
Rustic Apple Tart With Almond Pastry
Homemade Pasta Dough
Egg Ravioli With Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Pappardelle With Bolognese
Blood Orange Hazelnut Fennel Salad
Hushpuppies With Honey Butter
Red Beans, Rice and Andouille Sausage
Shrimp Étouffée
Bananas Foster
- Minimum Guests 12
- Maximum Guests 20
- Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
- Labels Beginner, Corporate, Fun, Gourmet, Group
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Josh or Resident Chef
Dalena
21 Apr 2024
chef clare was great. but for the class itself, there was a lack of preparation and supplies. there was not enough eggs, no bowls to eat out of so we used to go containers, the eggs weren’t marinated instead just plain boiled. the pork and pickled mushrooms were the best part. there was no yuzu soda made at all.
Mirna Zelic
20 Apr 2024
It was chef Josh. There were many substitutions and class ended early.
Summer
08 Apr 2024
Was ok. This was my first experience and had a different expectation. Will be more thorough if I plan another cooking class. Would not do another at this location. Staff was friendly, enjoyed the interaction with the other couples. Would have preferred doing the full meal prep between just the two of us. Also would have preferred a more relaxed eating experience, with drinks. We had to stand while we ate and I felt rushed.
Megan
28 Mar 2024
We had a great time with Carter and chef Josh!
Joseph
20 Mar 2024
My Chef was great, however, it was not Chef Josh, it was Chef Regina. She was wonderful!
Meta Millen
20 Mar 2024
We had a great group and really fun time. Instructor was great! Easy to follow , very personable , recipes were not complicated to Make again and we’re delicious!
Linda
20 Mar 2024
Chef Regina was amazing! Great teacher, delicious and easy recipes, awesome! Can't wait to take another class! Linda Sternberg
Bevin
18 Mar 2024
Chef Josh was very friendly and helpful throughout the class. We made delicious food and would definitely take another class with him.
Will
09 Mar 2024
Megan was great!
Aida
05 Mar 2024
Hello Check Josh- I am writing to request a refund for the class I took on Monday March 4 at 7:00 pm at the Natick Mall with Claire. I did careful research to find the class and ready many reviews. I picked yours because of the ambiance that clients raved about, and the cooking tips that you give. Claire was very efficient, but appeared in a rush to leave and made it feel that the entire experience was an inconvenience to her. Instead of being informative and engaging, she seemed eager to leave and annoyed by the concept of a one-off cooking class. She first started by saying that we should get started because it was a school night for her. Imagine a cooking class starting and you already feel that the instructor wants to go home. There were many comments along the way that were sarcastic towards the class. For example, she said she left the broccolini leaves on the stems because “you all need something to do". She also made comments that were judgemental towards past students such as " let me know if you have any dietary restrictions before we start cooking because sometimes people tell me they are allergic to (some ingredient I forget), when the name of the class has (that ingredient) in it" . Or "sometimes people will tell me they are gluten free but what can I do when we are making hand rolled pasta?" There were no tips except had to hold a knife. I felt I was following instructions like a child without any bigger context. At one point I did ask what the bigger picture and objective was of each step and she said I would see what it all comes together. I told her that is not how I learn. She then gave a very quick and hasty explanation of why we fry when we braise but she said it so fast that I retained nothing. When we asked what the parsley is for she said its there because this is supposedly an 'Italian' meal. The meal did taste good and it was efficient, but I was really paying for learning cooking, and I learned nothing, and the entire time felt I was inconveniencing Claire. I have no judgements on her character as a person, but I am extremely clear that the way she fulfilled the role as a cooking instructor last night was incredibly inappropriate and frustrating. Please let me know how I can receive my full reimbursement. I had bought two tickets, one for me, and one for my friend. It was her birthday. I am a teacher in Boston public schools and told my colleagues I was attending the class last night. They were excited about the notion and then shocked by what I experienced. I hope to rectify my report back to them by letting them know that you promptly and fully addressed my concerns. Many thanks, Aida asadr@gmail.com
Barbara
04 Mar 2024
Awesome!
Nick
01 Mar 2024
Chef Claire was great, took the night in stride and did a great job explaining each step of the sushi making process. We got to do everything from cut the vegetables, to frying shrimp, to rolling. Great time!
Thaddeus
25 Feb 2024
I'm deeply disappointed by the anniversary gift I arranged for my girlfriend—a cooking class that didn't live up to its promise. Despite spending $190 on tickets, the experience fell short in several ways. We received a mere cooking demonstration from the chef and were tasked with menial chores like chopping vegetables and dumping pre-prepped ingredients, all while sharing our meal with strangers. The entire session felt like a blatant sales pitch for products, leaving us underwhelmed and disheartened. Even worse, the break in the middle seemed designed solely for shopping, rather than enhancing our culinary skills. Upon examining the recipe booklet left on the counter, it became evident that the ingredients cost a fraction of what we paid, indicating a significant upcharge. In hindsight, I'd advise others to skip this overpriced experience and opt for a cozy evening at home with Thai takeout and a cooking show on TV instead.
Angela Marzilli
17 Feb 2024
Chef Regina was engaging and fun. I learned how to make pasta from scratch and it wasn't as hard as I thought!!
Hayley
16 Feb 2024
Not chef Josh. Large class with no chance to actually do any of the cooking. We kneaded the dough and each chopped one vegetable, then had 6 people take turns rolling out their dough on a single pasta maker. Meanwhile, the "resident chefs" cooked all the sauce and pasta while we were encouraged to go "shop around the adjacent store." We did get to watch them make the dessert though, maybe it should be called a "watch someone else cook" class. Definitely not worth the $180 we spent (didn't even have any drinks for us), will look for a different place to take a class.
Jenna
09 Feb 2024
I almost feel bad leaving this review, because it should not reflect Chef Josh but the Cozymeal team. Terrible experience using this site from start to finish and wish I had not booked this experience. When booking this event for a Teambuiliding with my employees, I selected "Boston Proper", and was surprised after booking when the location was Natick, MA which is very much a suburb of Boston. I went ahead with the event anyway, and when I received the event information I was given the event location name of "Cooking Creations" which I passed along to my team with the directions. We assumed this was an independent company as these events are advertised to be with private chefs, and were very disappointed when we arrived at the Mall. We started looking for "Cooking Creations" which could not be found. Some of the members of my team did some Google searching to figure it out as I called the coordinator who booked our event, Lauren. She had no idea where to send me and transferred my call to Customer Service. Some of the folks from my team who were able to navigate their way there before the rest of us informed me the staff was not happy we were late and were quite rude to them about it. I can understand their frustration, but better directions were necessary from Cozymeal. We did not get to enjoy the class due to a work situation that required immediate assistance. However, it would not have been worth it at that point considering how late we were. False advertising and poor instructions made this a very uncomfortable experience.
Christopher
26 Jan 2024
Our chef was terrific. She did a great job. Very personable and gave good instruction and we learned a lot. We really enjoyed the experience. Hoping to get the recipes emailed to us. Thank you!!
Caitlyn
21 Jan 2024
Very cool experience and such a cool recipes!
Frank
20 Jan 2024
N/a
Reviews Chef Josh or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal
Anna
13 Dec 2023
Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.
Micky
13 Dec 2023
Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.
Joyce
13 Dec 2023
This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.
Kathleen
13 Dec 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.
Theresa
13 Dec 2023
This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.
Lois
13 Dec 2023
The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.
Jenny
13 Dec 2023
Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I can not wait to take more classes.
Bob
13 Dec 2023
Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.
Jay
13 Dec 2023
The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.
Anne
13 Dec 2023
Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!
Beverly
13 Dec 2023
Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!
Nicole
13 Dec 2023
Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!
Kerry
13 Dec 2023
I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!
Aimee
13 Dec 2023
Great class! So delish!
Sonda
13 Dec 2023
Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.
Beth
13 Dec 2023
Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.
Lisa
13 Dec 2023
Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!
Kelli
13 Dec 2023
I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta my self! Great class over all would definitely take again!
Britten
13 Dec 2023
Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!
Andrea
13 Dec 2023
Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.
Nancy
06 Dec 2023
I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!
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Through his years in the kitchen, Chef Josh has mastered the magic of balancing taste and texture to create dishes that captivate. His specialties range from Italian classics to French favorites, though his culinary imagination is boundless. The notion of a well-made meal drives him to expand his knowledge into new delicious new realms. And when Chef Josh teaches, his students discover a more artful way to consider cuisine.
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Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Josh or Resident Chef
Dalena
21 Apr 2024
chef clare was great. but for the class itself, there was a lack of preparation and supplies. there was not enough eggs, no bowls to eat out of so we used to go containers, the eggs weren’t marinated instead just plain boiled. the pork and pickled mushrooms were the best part. there was no yuzu soda made at all.
Mirna Zelic
20 Apr 2024
It was chef Josh. There were many substitutions and class ended early.
Summer
08 Apr 2024
Was ok. This was my first experience and had a different expectation. Will be more thorough if I plan another cooking class. Would not do another at this location. Staff was friendly, enjoyed the interaction with the other couples. Would have preferred doing the full meal prep between just the two of us. Also would have preferred a more relaxed eating experience, with drinks. We had to stand while we ate and I felt rushed.
Megan
28 Mar 2024
We had a great time with Carter and chef Josh!
Joseph
20 Mar 2024
My Chef was great, however, it was not Chef Josh, it was Chef Regina. She was wonderful!
Meta Millen
20 Mar 2024
We had a great group and really fun time. Instructor was great! Easy to follow , very personable , recipes were not complicated to Make again and we’re delicious!
Linda
20 Mar 2024
Chef Regina was amazing! Great teacher, delicious and easy recipes, awesome! Can't wait to take another class! Linda Sternberg
Bevin
18 Mar 2024
Chef Josh was very friendly and helpful throughout the class. We made delicious food and would definitely take another class with him.
Will
09 Mar 2024
Megan was great!
Aida
05 Mar 2024
Hello Check Josh- I am writing to request a refund for the class I took on Monday March 4 at 7:00 pm at the Natick Mall with Claire. I did careful research to find the class and ready many reviews. I picked yours because of the ambiance that clients raved about, and the cooking tips that you give. Claire was very efficient, but appeared in a rush to leave and made it feel that the entire experience was an inconvenience to her. Instead of being informative and engaging, she seemed eager to leave and annoyed by the concept of a one-off cooking class. She first started by saying that we should get started because it was a school night for her. Imagine a cooking class starting and you already feel that the instructor wants to go home. There were many comments along the way that were sarcastic towards the class. For example, she said she left the broccolini leaves on the stems because “you all need something to do". She also made comments that were judgemental towards past students such as " let me know if you have any dietary restrictions before we start cooking because sometimes people tell me they are allergic to (some ingredient I forget), when the name of the class has (that ingredient) in it" . Or "sometimes people will tell me they are gluten free but what can I do when we are making hand rolled pasta?" There were no tips except had to hold a knife. I felt I was following instructions like a child without any bigger context. At one point I did ask what the bigger picture and objective was of each step and she said I would see what it all comes together. I told her that is not how I learn. She then gave a very quick and hasty explanation of why we fry when we braise but she said it so fast that I retained nothing. When we asked what the parsley is for she said its there because this is supposedly an 'Italian' meal. The meal did taste good and it was efficient, but I was really paying for learning cooking, and I learned nothing, and the entire time felt I was inconveniencing Claire. I have no judgements on her character as a person, but I am extremely clear that the way she fulfilled the role as a cooking instructor last night was incredibly inappropriate and frustrating. Please let me know how I can receive my full reimbursement. I had bought two tickets, one for me, and one for my friend. It was her birthday. I am a teacher in Boston public schools and told my colleagues I was attending the class last night. They were excited about the notion and then shocked by what I experienced. I hope to rectify my report back to them by letting them know that you promptly and fully addressed my concerns. Many thanks, Aida asadr@gmail.com
Barbara
04 Mar 2024
Awesome!
Nick
01 Mar 2024
Chef Claire was great, took the night in stride and did a great job explaining each step of the sushi making process. We got to do everything from cut the vegetables, to frying shrimp, to rolling. Great time!
Thaddeus
25 Feb 2024
I'm deeply disappointed by the anniversary gift I arranged for my girlfriend—a cooking class that didn't live up to its promise. Despite spending $190 on tickets, the experience fell short in several ways. We received a mere cooking demonstration from the chef and were tasked with menial chores like chopping vegetables and dumping pre-prepped ingredients, all while sharing our meal with strangers. The entire session felt like a blatant sales pitch for products, leaving us underwhelmed and disheartened. Even worse, the break in the middle seemed designed solely for shopping, rather than enhancing our culinary skills. Upon examining the recipe booklet left on the counter, it became evident that the ingredients cost a fraction of what we paid, indicating a significant upcharge. In hindsight, I'd advise others to skip this overpriced experience and opt for a cozy evening at home with Thai takeout and a cooking show on TV instead.
Angela Marzilli
17 Feb 2024
Chef Regina was engaging and fun. I learned how to make pasta from scratch and it wasn't as hard as I thought!!
Hayley
16 Feb 2024
Not chef Josh. Large class with no chance to actually do any of the cooking. We kneaded the dough and each chopped one vegetable, then had 6 people take turns rolling out their dough on a single pasta maker. Meanwhile, the "resident chefs" cooked all the sauce and pasta while we were encouraged to go "shop around the adjacent store." We did get to watch them make the dessert though, maybe it should be called a "watch someone else cook" class. Definitely not worth the $180 we spent (didn't even have any drinks for us), will look for a different place to take a class.
Jenna
09 Feb 2024
I almost feel bad leaving this review, because it should not reflect Chef Josh but the Cozymeal team. Terrible experience using this site from start to finish and wish I had not booked this experience. When booking this event for a Teambuiliding with my employees, I selected "Boston Proper", and was surprised after booking when the location was Natick, MA which is very much a suburb of Boston. I went ahead with the event anyway, and when I received the event information I was given the event location name of "Cooking Creations" which I passed along to my team with the directions. We assumed this was an independent company as these events are advertised to be with private chefs, and were very disappointed when we arrived at the Mall. We started looking for "Cooking Creations" which could not be found. Some of the members of my team did some Google searching to figure it out as I called the coordinator who booked our event, Lauren. She had no idea where to send me and transferred my call to Customer Service. Some of the folks from my team who were able to navigate their way there before the rest of us informed me the staff was not happy we were late and were quite rude to them about it. I can understand their frustration, but better directions were necessary from Cozymeal. We did not get to enjoy the class due to a work situation that required immediate assistance. However, it would not have been worth it at that point considering how late we were. False advertising and poor instructions made this a very uncomfortable experience.
Christopher
26 Jan 2024
Our chef was terrific. She did a great job. Very personable and gave good instruction and we learned a lot. We really enjoyed the experience. Hoping to get the recipes emailed to us. Thank you!!
Caitlyn
21 Jan 2024
Very cool experience and such a cool recipes!
Frank
20 Jan 2024
N/a
Reviews Chef Josh or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal
Anna
13 Dec 2023
Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.
Micky
13 Dec 2023
Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.
Joyce
13 Dec 2023
This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.
Kathleen
13 Dec 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.
Theresa
13 Dec 2023
This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.
Lois
13 Dec 2023
The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.
Jenny
13 Dec 2023
Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I can not wait to take more classes.
Bob
13 Dec 2023
Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.
Jay
13 Dec 2023
The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.
Anne
13 Dec 2023
Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!
Beverly
13 Dec 2023
Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!
Nicole
13 Dec 2023
Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!
Kerry
13 Dec 2023
I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!
Aimee
13 Dec 2023
Great class! So delish!
Sonda
13 Dec 2023
Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.
Beth
13 Dec 2023
Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.
Lisa
13 Dec 2023
Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!
Kelli
13 Dec 2023
I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta my self! Great class over all would definitely take again!
Britten
13 Dec 2023
Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!
Andrea
13 Dec 2023
Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.
Nancy
06 Dec 2023
I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!
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