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Team Building Activity - Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest
$ 149 Per person
all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 3-course meal.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
Bridge cultural gaps through innovative Italian-inspired cuisine.
This unique team building activity blends traditional Italian techniques with global influences. From truffle-infused pasta to Mediterranean-style salmon, teams will push culinary boundaries while strengthening interpersonal bonds.
The experience emphasizes open-mindedness, cultural appreciation and collaborative innovation. Colleagues will gain insights into effective cross-cultural communication while creating a menu that celebrates diversity and unity. The resulting feast not only tantalizes taste buds but also serves as a metaphor for successful collaboration across diverse perspectives and skills.
Guests are welcome to purchase wine and beer from the venue.
Your Menu
Fresh Spaghetti Pasta
Choose 1 as a group
Pasta & Pesto
With homemade pesto sauce
Pasta & Mushrooms
With mushroom, truffle, Pecorino cheese and smoky extra-virgin olive oil sauce
Second Course
Choose 1 as a group
Beef tagliata
With arugula and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Salmon al cartoccio Mediterranean-style
With potatoes, rosemary, sundried tomatoes and garlic
Dessert
Strawberry tiramisu
With limoncello
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 10
- Maximum Guests 25
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Corporate, Fun, Group, Italian, Pasta Making, Vegetarian
Meet your chef
Born and raised in Sardinia, Italy, Chef Francesca discovered her passion at a young age. She loves to cook traditional Sardinian and Italian food while using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients when handcrafting classics, like homemade pasta, sauces and desserts.
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For your selected date, , you will receive a refund minus a cancellation fee of $780 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.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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What You’ll Do
Bridge cultural gaps through innovative Italian-inspired cuisine.
This unique team building activity blends traditional Italian techniques with global influences. From truffle-infused pasta to Mediterranean-style salmon, teams will push culinary boundaries while strengthening interpersonal bonds.
The experience emphasizes open-mindedness, cultural appreciation and collaborative innovation. Colleagues will gain insights into effective cross-cultural communication while creating a menu that celebrates diversity and unity. The resulting feast not only tantalizes taste buds but also serves as a metaphor for successful collaboration across diverse perspectives and skills.
Guests are welcome to purchase wine and beer from the venue.
Your Menu
Fresh Spaghetti Pasta
Choose 1 as a group
Pasta & Pesto
With homemade pesto sauce
Pasta & Mushrooms
With mushroom, truffle, Pecorino cheese and smoky extra-virgin olive oil sauce
Second Course
Choose 1 as a group
Beef tagliata
With arugula and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Salmon al cartoccio Mediterranean-style
With potatoes, rosemary, sundried tomatoes and garlic
Dessert
Strawberry tiramisu
With limoncello
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 10
- Maximum Guests 25
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Labels Corporate, Fun, Group, Italian, Pasta Making, Vegetarian
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Francesca
NICOLE
18 Feb 2026
My husband and I have been wanting to take a cooking class for awhile. We love steak and Italian food so much so Chef Francesca's Italian steakhouse class piqued our interest. The drive was reasonable to Torrance from South LA. Parking was easy. Her home was so cute and clean and charming! Chef Francesca is such a kind, focused and effective teacher and coach. My husband Jeremy and I got to share the workload evenly. What I loved was how easy and fast the recipes were and how easy it was to time everything out while keeping a clean kitchen. The food was superb and we had amazing leftovers the next day. We had an amazing time and would go back to her or try another class with Cozymeal. I even love how she teaches earlier so that she can be a present mom, just an awesome lady.
I feel like I can actually cook everything she presented. Please share with her or post so others know :)
Thanks a bunch!
Nicole
Laurence
15 Feb 2026
What a lovely experience. 10/10!! My girlfriend and I booked this for Valentine's Day - pasta making in the morning. We were a bit hesitant to walk into a stranger's home with other strangers (lol), but Chef Francesca made us feel instantly right at home. Not only is she an incredible chef and clearly experienced, but she has a kind, positive soul and clearly loves what she does. Her home is also sweet. Contemporary and heartfelt touches of Italy. She also had cheese and crackers for us to touch on - real parm from Sardinia. We cooked two dishes altogether and they were YUM; portions were generous too...did not eat the rest of the day. So satisfied. Would absolutely recommend and do this again.
Faith
14 Feb 2026
Great experience with Chef Francesca. She was a great chef and a lovely host. Such a kind person, and such great food! One note, this class is not as hands on as others I have had in the past. Chef duties are shared, you are not making your own dish from start to finish. Not a bad thing, just important to know if you prefer one type of class over another. Also, the chef chooses your sauces beforehand, so if you’re dead set against any of the sauces, let her know and she can accommodate. Would recommend!
Barbara
19 Jan 2026
We made pasta carbonara, steak, potatoes, and chocolate mousse with Francesca. It was amazing, and we are already looking forward to our next cooking class with her!
Kyle
10 Jan 2026
Amazing! Learned so much and all the food was delicious.
Matthew
21 Nov 2025
Great setting. Chef was great, food was great, made some friends. I would definitely recommend
Lavette Ford
13 Sep 2025
Francesca was amazing to cook with. Her welcoming and warm personality made the experience very special for our birthday celebration. She was knowledgeable and the food was restaurant quality. I definitely recommend her if you want to have a fantastic experience and really learn how to cook tasty pasta, sweet and savory potatoes, juicy steak, and cream chocolate mousse!
Jennifer
25 Apr 2025
My daughter and I had such a vibrant, fun, and awesome cooking class with Chef Francesca! Chef Francesca was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and fun to learn from. Both of us had a blast! I highly recommend this and we will for sure book with Francesca again. Her place was nice and clean; menu was great, food was fresh and super yummy! My daughter loved the pasta making experience. I loved the sauce we learned from Francesca. The various prepping and cooking techniques she taught us was useful and amazing. She helped us activate our taste buds and senses. LOVE this experience! Can't wait for the next cooking class with Chef Francesca! Grazie mille, Chef Francesca!
Ryan
13 Feb 2025
I surprised my fiancé with a private cooking class with Francesca as an early Valentine’s Day gift.
The last time we had truly authentic Italian food was in Italy, and this was the first time we experienced fresh, homemade Italian cuisine since returning. Francesca, who is from Sardinia, was warm and welcoming as she shared her style of cooking from scratch, showing us how to simplify Italian dishes.
My fiancée is pregnant, and Francesca was incredibly helpful in guiding us on how to modify our meals—such as pasteurizing eggs and adjusting the tiramisu recipe. The result was the best tiramisu we’ve ever had, and now we’ll always want to make it ourselves!
We highly recommend learning from Francesca, it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
Gibran
20 Jan 2026
I gifted this pasta making class to my son for his birthday, and it was an absolute hit! Chef Francesca was an excellent teacher—her experience and expertise really shine through in how she guides you through the process. My son absolutely loved every minute of it.
The class reinforced something I've always believed: food is so much better when it's homemade. Now I'm genuinely looking forward to making these dishes at home and putting what we learned into practice.
I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning the art of pasta making. Chef Francesca makes it approachable, fun, and truly memorable. Great gift idea, too!
Katherine
19 Jan 2026
It was a great class! She taught us how to make pasta, potatoes, steak, and a yummy chocolate dessert. I HIGHLY recommend Chef Francesca!!!!
Ralph
06 Jan 2026
We made handmade pasta, 2 types as well as homemade suace for each.
Chef Francesca is amazing. Very cheerfull and pleasant to be with. She is a great instructor, patiant and very willing to answer our questions. We had an amazing good time and would recomend her to anyone wantingg to learn and up their game in teh kitchen. So glad we did this.
Alex
30 Nov 2025
Chef Francesca is wonderful! I will definitely be taking another class with her!
Leanne
19 Oct 2025
Had a great time!
Don and Linda Cummings
18 Oct 2025
Excellent class and presentation. Food was fantastic. Our chef Francisca was amazing.
Julie Tang
04 Oct 2025
Fantastic
YIN JU
30 Sep 2025
This is our first time having a Cooking Class as a Team Building Event. Chef Francesca made it such a successful experience! We love every single dish that were prepared. They were delicious! And we had a lot of fun kneading the pasta dough to making the actual Sardinian Ravioli (Culurgiones). We love Chef Francesca's sharing of her life experiences which helped us to learn about the Sardinian culture and its food. We appreciate her down-to-earth personality that made everyone felt so at home. Afterwards, my team was raving about this whole experience and telling me how much they enjoyed it. Thank you, Chef Francesca! You truly have made this Team Building experience unique and unforgettable!
Joshua
24 Sep 2025
I can no longer go to the store and buy pasta, making fresh pasta taste so much better! Thank you Francesca
Clarinda
13 Sep 2025
My daughter and I had a great experience! Francesca was knowledgeable and friendly. The food was excellent. We learned about Italian cooking as well as tidbits to use in our own cooking. Thank you Francesca!
Chloe
12 May 2025
We had a great experience with Chef Francesca. Her home was beautiful and she provided new skills, facts about the food we were making, and an overall great time! Thanks Francesca!
Julie
28 Feb 2025
Chef Francesca gave us an authentic Italian cooking class that was very fun too! We loved her easy tips learning how to make pasta from scratch, how to cook meat in a Dutch oven, tricks to bake very tasty potatoes and an how to make easy chocolate dessert. I highly recommend chef Francesca!
Lauren
10 Feb 2025
Francesca was amazing. She was so funny and patient and my boyfriend and I had a great time. The food was so delicious and we learned so many skills and techniques to try on our own.
Kristina
02 Feb 2025
Incredible food and a great afternoon with a talented chef! We picked up some great tips that we'll definitely be using in our kitchens from now on. Highly recommend!
Meghan
22 Dec 2024
Chef Francesa was absolutely wonderful! Warm, friendly, and so knowledgable about Italian Cuisine. I booked this as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend and we enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend to others!
Todd
21 Dec 2024
Had a great time !! Food was great ,she is great will do this again soon !!!
Chris
09 Dec 2024
Perfect experience with Francesca. She made us feel comfortable in her home kitchen. She taught us a lot that we will use in our future cooking. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend!
lisa
18 Nov 2024
Such an amazing experience with Chef Francesca and the guests as well. The salmon was so so delicious, I was blown away!
Julia
18 Oct 2024
Our Italian Steakhouse cooking class with Chef Francesca was fantastic! My partner and I booked it for our anniversary and had the best time. The class took place at her lovely home and we happened to be the only two participants for this class so it was extra special. We learned a lot, ate delicious food, and enjoyed Francesca's company throughout. We even had plenty of leftovers so it was well worth the price! We highly recommend this class and would definitely take another class from Francesca.
Cinthya
08 Oct 2024
Highly recommend, the food was delicious! Super friendly, and we also received the recipe (:
Anna
07 Sep 2024
Chef Francesca provided the most wonderful cooking experience for my daughter & I. She was very upbeat, informative & fun. We were able to experience the Sicilian style food from her region. The hands on practice of making pasta was so fun and gives us confidence to make it on our own. You should definitely book this class, a top choice with Chef Francesca!!
Nina
07 Sep 2024
Francesca was amazing. Food was fantastic, authentic and simple. Would def recommend.
Amber
03 Sep 2024
Chef Francesca was very friendly, her instructions were clear, and the food was delicious. I highly recommend her pasta making class!
Taylor
04 Aug 2024
Francesca was amazing! We had such an amazing experience and learned so much. Best steak we have ever had
Emma
27 Jun 2024
It was a wonderful experience! Chef Francesca is the sweetest! Her home was very welcoming & the atmosphere was fresh and light. It was fun to learn new things. The meal was amazing oh my gosh so so good! Highly recommend a class with her. The experience was perfect!
Austin
18 Jun 2024
Chef Francesca was wonderful! Very informative, helpful, and very engaging!
Super fun person to learn how to cook from!
Monroe
12 Jun 2024
Francesca is absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond by providing a welcoming environment, great conversation, and an even better cooking experience! Left feeling full in the best way :)
Julianna Baumgartner
06 Jun 2024
Excellent Experience!
Julianna Baumgartner
04 Jun 2024
Had a fabulous time and made a spectacular meal with her, and then we enjoyed it with a glass of red wine!!! I would do this all over again!!
German
28 May 2024
This is our second class with Francesca and they never seize to amaze us. This time it was in a group setting instead of private and the group was great. I look forward to keep taking classes with Francesca and learn different dishes !
Christopher
09 May 2024
Amazing experience with a great person!
Ariana
14 Apr 2024
would recommend. Very friendly. Food was great.
Neal Miniyar
07 Apr 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Great host!
Catherine
07 Apr 2024
What a great experience! Chef Francesca was such a great instructor. She taught us how to make handmade pasta, roasted potatoes, stuffed mushrooms, and dark chocolate mousse. I’ll definitely be making those dishes again! I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn how to start cooking.
Joyce
25 Mar 2024
Chef Francesca was friendly and knowledgeable, and made the class fun. There was a good mix of food on the menu which provided the opportunity to prepare a variety of techniques, and meal was absolutely delicious!
Victor
24 Mar 2024
Chef Francesca was very welcoming and taught us fantastic cooking techniques! The mood was light and the food was delicious.
Mariann Harris
24 Mar 2024
Fantastic!!!!!
Pat Brooks
24 Mar 2024
Chef Francesca was great. She was prepared, efficient and fun. Learned a lot and enjoyed a delicious meal. Good value for the money!
Pat Brooks
Christina-Marie
24 Feb 2024
Francesca is a wonderful chef and host! She made my fiancé and I feel very welcome in her cozy home during our private cooking class. Francesca made the process of learning a new skill fun and relaxing with her easygoing demeanor. It felt like we were hanging out and cooking with a longtime friend! Not to mention her food was delicious! Highly recommend booking Francesca (:
Susan Moss
14 Feb 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our class with chef Francesca. She was warm and friendly and very informative. My husband and I both cook but we still found her very informative. By the end of the evening we felt like we were at a friend’s house for a wonderfully delish meal. We highly recommend this class.
Ted
06 Feb 2024
I want to express my gratitude to the Cozymeal Team, especially Lauren, for accommodating my communication needs.
As I mentioned, I am deaf and communicate using American Sign Language. Chef Francesca was patient in working with me and very kind to write everything out for me to read. Not only was Chef Francesca nice to me, but she is also a fantastic chef! She taught me everything I needed to know, and the food we cooked together was incredible. I highly recommend taking her class. I will definitely take her class again to learn different dishes. It's a shame I couldn't give her six stars. Thank you, Chef Francesca!
Latreese
31 Jan 2024
My sister and I had such a great time with this class which was a wonderful birthday treat. Chef Francesca was not only knowledgeable, but kind and easygoing. Plus, her kitchen was so cozy and relaxing! We learned how to make pasta from scratch as well as chocolate mousse. Both, as well as the steak, were very delicious! I highly recommend her class.
Sandra
27 Jan 2024
This class was amazing! Francesca was so sweet, patient, and insightful. Definitely want to come back, highly recommend!
Randy
23 Jan 2024
Great class by chef Francesca. Highly recommend
Tim
06 Jan 2024
Francesca was excellent and the dinner was top notch
Lauren
23 Dec 2023
Francesca was a warm, accommodating, gracious host! What a treat it was to learn and enjoy her company over quality ingredients and attention to detail. I would love to see her again, whether for a class or supporting whatever her future holds. She is a model human!
Brandon
13 Dec 2023
Had such a great time! Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking into a cooking class!
Olivia
01 Dec 2023
Thank you Francesca for teaching us how to make traditional Sardinian recipes and giving us a glimpse of Italian culture!
Sean
28 Nov 2023
It warms my heart to know there are still great people like this in the world. Francesca welcomed us into her home with open arms and made us very comfortable working with our setup. We made fettucine and culurgiones (google it, they are awesome), with the mushroom cream sauce and arrabbiata. The 3 hours flew by and we had a great time sharing stories and talking about food and family. I would absolutely recommend doing a class with Francesca, she's the best!!
Robert
21 Nov 2023
Chef Francesca's cooking class was an absolute delight and the perfect birthday surprise for my wife. Having experienced cooking classes in Italy, I can confidently say that Chef Francesca's class surpassed some we've taken there. Her professionalism and deep knowledge of food selections were impressive.
We are eager to join her classes again and highly recommend them to couples, families, or individuals looking for kitchen inspiration. The comfortable atmosphere of her home and the fantastic vibes added to the overall experience. The food prepared felt like a 5-star restaurant in LA. A truly memorable and enjoyable culinary adventure!
Kari
06 Nov 2023
We were a group of 6 and Francesca was so gracious and accommodating to all the personalities.
She is a great instructor and her recipes were amazing! We all felt like we made a new friend! Thank you again!!
Scott
13 Oct 2023
Chef Francesca is amazing! Great class
Traci
02 Oct 2023
Francesca was amazing. We enjoyed the experience and she made us feel so comfortable...and the pasta was amazing.
Baharak
19 Sep 2023
What a great experience! Chef Francesca was amazing! In addition to being very knowledgeable about cooking, she is a great teacher! We learnt how to make two types of pasta and with different techniques, also made two sauces. She taught us the authentic way and the modern way. Also, everything was taught in detail and with patience so everyone could learn to make pasta firsthand.
I would recommend her class to anyone who loves food and wants to learn cooking in the best way!
Phyllis
10 Sep 2023
Francesca was wonderful
Christine
09 Jul 2023
Fantastic experience! Really fun activity with a friend or sig other, and we learned some simple but delicious new dishes - including fresh pasta! Francesca is very knowledgeable and warm, and her home kitchen is open and inviting. Would sign up again!
Hady
23 Jun 2023
Chef Francesca was GREAT! Highly recommend her.
Katia
18 Jun 2023
Chef Francesca instantly made us feel at home - we truly felt like we were visiting with an old friend. Her kitchen is cozy, beautifully decorated and perfect for the occasion; we got inspired by so many ideas and things we’d like to implement in our own kitchen! The class was a perfect blend of educational demos and hands-on tasks with a lot of naturally flowing dialogue. Chef Francesca’s style of teaching is professional and packed with great learning, while also very friendly, relaxing and funny with a lot of organic laughs and great “a-ha” moments. My group was truly fascinated with observing her work her magic, being able to apply a lot of things instantly, but also walking away with so many new learnings, tips and best practices we can apply in our own cooking at home. And the food - wow!! It was truly delicious! Everything from start to finish was wonderful! We concluded the experience very happy: bellies filled with amazing food, minds filled with great new ideas and learning and hearts filled with warmth. We couldn’t recommend this experience enough as a fun and new way to get together with loved ones and friends to learn something new and very applicable, while also creating some awesome memories! Thank you, Chef Francesca - we will be back!
LeMarvae
05 May 2023
Francesca was absolutely Amazing. My Wife and I took her class for our anniversary this week, and it was so much fun. 10/10 recommend! I would definitely do this again.
Angela
15 Apr 2023
Beautiful experience! Learned new skills and the food was incredible! Definitely recommend Chef Francesca.
Jasmin Stephen
01 Apr 2023
My boyfriend and I did the one on one class with Francesca and had the most AMAZING time! We’re still dreaming about the yummy meal! She was so patient and informative and made everything feel so easy and achievable! She’s also super inspirational! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Jeannie
14 Feb 2023
Absolutely loved this experience. Chef Francesca is super sweet and welcoming, as well as knowledgeable about cooking and taught us a lot. My husband and I have never made pasta before and we were able to make the most delicious dishes that we'll easily recreate at home. I would love to do another class with her and bring friends along too!
Bradford
12 Feb 2023
Francesca was incredibly nice, we had learning the different steps of making pasta from scratch (and doing some of it ourselves), and the final product at the end was delicious!
Jim
06 Feb 2023
We loved our time with Chef Francesca. She was a great teacher.
Kyle
05 Feb 2023
Purchased for my brother and his wife as a Christmas gift. They could not stop telling me how amazing the experience was and that they want to go back with my wife and I. They said Chef Francesca was a great teacher and an incredible host. Lastly, they said they don't know if they'll ever be able to eat Italian food again because the dishes they made at the class were so amazing.
Ryan Trudelle
02 Feb 2023
Excellent learning environment; chef Francesca provided a fantastic mix of hands on learning, demonstration, and real time feedback to support the learning experience. We were blown away and very happy!
Carlos
29 Jan 2023
My wife and I had a great time with Chef Francesca.
Margie
19 Jan 2023
Learning in Chef Francesca's kitchen is like cooking with a friend. We enjoyed a fabulous meal and wonderful conversation, and learned new techniques that we'll definitely be using at home. We highly recommend Chef Francesca's classes and hope to be back in the future!
Kirsten
18 Jan 2023
We had a lovely evening in Chef Francesca's kitchen. My son and I had fun learning how to make two different types of pasta, along with two delicious sauces. The whole experience was wonderful, and thanks to Chef, we're now able to recreate this meal for friends and family.
Travis
14 Jan 2023
My wife and I had a great time! Francesca's house is cute and the food was incredible. She made us feel very comfortable and it was a great combo of learning how to make the dinner and feeling like it was a private chef experience. We would highly recommend Francesca's experience to anyone!
Mary
08 Jan 2023
An incredible culinary experience! Learning the intricacies of pasta making with Chef Francesca was not only fun but it put the YUM in YUMMY! Her knowledge and love of cooking was inspiring! A delight of all the senses! We can’t wait to do it again! Thanks Chef Francesca!!!
Molly
07 Jan 2023
wonderful experience and knowledgeable chef; excellent food; my family and I really had fun
Meg
06 Jan 2023
Just WOW! I purchased this experience as a Christmas present for my husband who was interested in learning how to make pasta from scratch and we couldn't have been more pleased with our experience! The two pasta dishes (handmade fettuccine and raviolo) were unbelievably delicious and we learned a lot from her. She's a great teacher and gave us practical instruction that we can now implement in our own homes. Furthermore, Chef Francesca went above and beyond! She was friendly and welcoming, her home was warm and lovely, and the kitchen was spotless. We’d like to bring our friends next time for a double date! We highly recommend taking a class with Chef Francesca as she was a delight and we already can't wait to take another course!
Chris
05 Jan 2023
Absolutely amazing experience!
Anthony
23 Dec 2022
Chef Francesca was very welcoming and had amazing energy. Had an amazing experience and food was very delicious. Definitely would take another one of her classes.
Jacob
22 Dec 2022
Francesca was very professional, inviting and nice. Her house is amazing and my date loves the ambiance! 10/10 very fun and the food we cooked was some of the best I have ever tried!
jeanie
18 Dec 2022
Chef Francesca was great. Would love to do this again w friends or family. We did this for our anniversary…great idea and experience.
John
08 Dec 2022
What an amazing intimate experience! Chef Francesca was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed the class and learning to make pasta from scratch. We even got to use her family's olive oil which was awesome!
The other dinner guests were great as well and enjoyed the conversations and the company. Would highly recommend!
NATALIE
07 Dec 2022
This was a wonderful class. Chef Francesca is warm and knowledgeable. Her home is cozy as well. The food was amazing! Would definitely take another class with Chef Francesca again. It was also nice to meet other people and have good food and conversation.
Darren
04 Dec 2022
Had a great time, learned a lot and look forward to another class soon
Chuck
17 Nov 2022
It was a fun experience, in a beautiful home. I would come back and cook with Chef Francesca again.
Renee
13 Nov 2022
Chef Francesca was amazing! Lots of great tips and a perfect date night. Thank you for sharing your home and your expertise.
Charles
06 Nov 2022
Francessca was an excellent and patient teacher. She has first hand experience cooking Italian food not only from living there, but also working in some of the top Italian restaurants in LA. She brought all of that knowledge to our class, and it was so much fun.
Devin Mikulka
25 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for a wonderful class yesterday, Francesca! We had a great time, and I've been showing off our pasta creation photos to everyone. I will definitely recommend this to friends and family in Los Angeles area!
Daphne
24 Oct 2022
Wonderful experience. Francesca is charming and knowledgeable. The food was excellent.
Beth Thau
24 Oct 2022
Lovely experience!
Ellana Brief
19 Oct 2022
Excellent! Chef Francesca is a superb Chef and the experience was amazing
Xavier
19 Oct 2022
A wonderful class and teacher. Francesca was personable, and I enjoyed the food we cooked
Andrew
11 Oct 2022
Thank you for the wonderful evening! You were incredibly professional and warm, we appreciate you welcoming us into your home and feeding us your favorite foods. We already cannot wait to book our next meal!
Jenna
07 Oct 2022
This is experience was truly extraordinary! Chef Francesca curated such an intimate, fun and delicious night for us and I cannot recommend her enough. The menu was exquisite, her home was adorable and we had so much fun learning about her cooking methods and getting to know her. 10 out of 10!
Kathy
04 Oct 2022
We took Chef Francesca’s class as part of a bachelorette celebration, and I can honestly say it was the highlight of our day. Her home was so clean, cozy, and beautiful! But it was truly Chef Francesca’s warm and welcoming presence that made the whole experience what it was. Not only was the food absolutely stunning (potentially one of my favorite meals of all time), but the whole experience seemed so personal and almost as if we were just hanging out with one of our close friends at their home. Chef Francesca shared a lot about her hometown in Italy, the food culture, and about the ingredients we were working with as well, which really made the class seem more intimate and special. I would 100% recommend Chef Francesca’s class and I will definitely be back to do another class with her if possible!
Hilary
03 Oct 2022
Chef Francesca was so kind and we had an excellent time learning to make homemade pasta. 10/10 would recommend this cooking class experience
Justin
25 Sep 2022
Francesca warmly opened her home and taught us amazing Italian techniques that we will take into our own home for future meals. We had such a great time. We would definitely book again with family and friends. Also, we are now buying a pasta maker/kitchenaid for learning how to make it by hand and using a machine. Thanks for everything!
Ryan
20 Sep 2022
Chef Francesca is absolutely amazing. The smaller format cooking class where she graciously hosts in her home kitchen is a really great hands-on experience. Francesca allowed us to try some of the flavors of her hometown in Sardinia and didn't laugh too hard at my attempt to mirror her pasta folding skills.
Joan
14 Aug 2022
She was amazing. We had a wonderful experience and cant wait to have another class with Chef Franchesca.
Dave Trejo
08 Jul 2022
Francesca was a delight and the meal was so good. We are already thinking about our next food experience with her.
Laila
07 Jun 2022
We took Chef Francesca’s cooking class and learned so much! My partner and I are both vegan and had a surprisingly difficult time to find a vegan tailored cooking class option. I messaged Francesca to see if she could tailor her class to be vegan and she did, and it was incredible! The food was amazing and we were very impressed. We thought it would be awkward to take a class inside her home, but it was so comfortable and very clean. She is welcoming and lets you cook with her for a totally hands-on experience. Then, while she prepares the plating you can eat the appetizers you made and ask her culinary questions. She is super informative and generous with her knowledge. We highly recommend her class!
Brady
02 Jun 2022
My friends and I really enjoyed Chef Francesca's pasta making class! Chef Francesca demonstrated the techniques and described the science behind them in clear, understandable ways. She was a gracious and warm host and made getting to know the other students fun. And both the carbonara and the mushroom ravioli dishes were amazing!
Ethan Joffe
02 Jun 2022
super fun, learned and participated just the right amount, Francesca quickly adapted to my groups sense of humor.
Bryce
02 Jun 2022
Fun and delicious experience! Making pasta was super fun and Francesca patiently taught us and answered all our questions
The food was great! highly recommended
Alexander
23 May 2022
Absolutely wonderful time! We will be back!
Sam
20 May 2022
Amazing experience! As always, great to see Chef Francesca!
Michelle
09 May 2022
Very personable and informative. We enjoyed her class and her hospitality. The food was amazing!
Elizabeth
12 Apr 2022
Thank you so much Francesca, it was so great to meet you and we had an amazing time. We both learned so much and the pasta was so delicious. You are an amazing teacher and I would recommend you to anyone looking for this experience. Thank you again!
Joseph
03 Apr 2022
Wow what an amazing experience. Chef Francesca was so warm and accommodating. She is a talented artist and her food was amazing. Will probably book something again.
Aftyn
15 Mar 2022
Our meal was fantastic and Francesca was a wealth of knowledge!! Would definitely recommend!
Missy
23 Feb 2022
Even better than expected! Great food and Francesca is a patient teacher willing to answer questions along the way. Such a great experience and we are excited to continue to make pasta after learning from Francesca.
Benito
21 Feb 2022
Chef Francesca is amazing! She is very personable and welcoming into her beautiful home. Covid precautions are taken seriously without negatively impacting the experience. The cooking instruction was easy to follow and fun with her guidance. The food came out great as well. We’ll definitely look to experience this again.
Justin
19 Feb 2022
Chef Francesca was wonderful and taught us a lot. Preparing the meal and sitting down to enjoy it was a great experience!
Jade
27 Jan 2022
Francesca class was amazing! She took her time teaching us and provided a lot of insight. We truly enjoyed ourselves and the food was amazing!
Brandon
22 Jan 2022
Francesca was an amazing host and teacher. Very pleasant to talk to and very informative about the meal we were cooking. Welcoming and would definitely take a class from her again. On top of that the meal was delicious!! Thank you Francesca!!!
Jonathan
19 Dec 2021
What a lovely evening!
Mark
19 Dec 2021
The perfect night! Chef Francesca even gave us recommendations of places/things to eat for my upcoming trip to Italy!!
David
30 Nov 2021
This class with Francesca exceeded our expectations. My girlfriend and I had our one year anniversary learning how to make pasta. Chef Francesca's warm hospitable character made us very comfortable. And the class was very informative and fun! Can't wait to make the dishes we learnt again.
Elizabeth
22 Nov 2021
Chef Francesca was awesome. She was personable, gave clear instructions, and helped us make a delicious dinner from scratch. The unique ingredients she used from Italy piqued my curiosity and excited my tastebuds. I highly recommend.
Molly
22 Jun 2021
My boyfriend and I had the most wonderful experience with Francesca -- her kitchen is gorgeous, her company is wonderful, and her food is absolutely exquisite -- it was the best meal we've had as long as we can remember. I highly recommend this experience!
William
07 Mar 2021
This was a magical experience with Chef Francesca in her wonderful kitchen. I'm so happy to have had the experience.
Michelle
22 Feb 2021
The experience and the meal were beyond amazing! I gifted this cooking class to my fiance and he absolutely loved it. Chef Francesca was very clear in instructing us and was nice enough to answer our questions when confused.
LINDSAY
15 Nov 2020
We had an awesome time with Francesca! We made a delicious dinner, and learned how to make it next time by ourselves. Francesca was very welcoming and patient, and we are really grateful to her for a wonderful evening. Highly recommended.
tod
06 Oct 2020
If you want to have a great evening with a wonderful person, quit looking around and just book Chef Francesca!
We were involved in all aspects of the cooking and the food was delicious! Once we sat down to dinner, the conversation carried on to all of our travels and love of food and life. I feel like we are friends now :-)
We had an amazing time and you will too!
Alexander
29 Sep 2020
Our experience was amazing! Chef Francesca was super nice and welcoming and the food came out great! We are definitely going to book another class with her in the future and will be recommending this class to all our friends.
Analiese
29 Sep 2020
Chef Francesca was fantastic! We had a small group for my mom's birthday and we had such a wonderful time and a fantastic meal. She was extremely personable and was great with all the guests. Those interested were able to watch and ask questions and learn about the different dishes she was making. Service was fantastic and the kitchen was spotless afterward. The soup was also one the best dishes I've had. We would absolutely have her come again!
Renee
29 Feb 2020
Absolutely wonderful experience!!!
Charles and I not only learned to make authentic delicious handmade pasta, but also various cooking tips and tricks from this talented and skilled chef.
Chef Francesca is so friendly and kind. She invited us into her lovely home and the class felt like spending an afternoon with a close friend.
Valery
02 Feb 2020
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was such a lovely and fun time! Chef Francesca is so knowledgeable and also has such great stories about her experiences. I highly recommend this experience. Also, don’t forget your wine!
Ben
24 Jan 2020
Chef Francesca is a wonderful host and truly fabulous chef. The very tasty meal was most enjoyable? Moreover, we learned a great deal about Italian spices.
Matthew
18 Jan 2020
We did a couple's pasta making class with chef Francesca that was great. Delicious food, clear instructions, Francesca is a a wonderful teacher and host.
Jonathan
13 Jan 2020
Chef Francesca was amazing! It was our first Cozymeal experience and we would definitely do it again.
Amina
15 Dec 2019
Chef Francesca was an amazing instructor and storyteller. She made everything seem incredibly accessible and the food turned out amazing. She also was very accommodating to my dietary preferences and worked with us to help us pull together an amazing meal of fresh pasta, perfectly cooked fish and incredible tiramisu....from scratch!! Highly recommend Chef Francesca and the Cozymeal experience. :)
Kyle
15 Dec 2019
She was great! Very warm, friendly and made things super easy to follow. Awesome experience. As a non-cooking Italian, I learned so much from Chef Francesca!
- Kyle
Xavier
01 Dec 2019
This was a superb experience! We enjoyed it from start to finish! I am very thankful for chef Francesca opening up her home and teaching us how to create such delicious foods! I’m already planning on telling my friends about it highly recommended! Just wow!
German
12 Oct 2019
Experience, food, and the chef were all amazing. Definitely will be recommending friends and family.
Stewart
06 Oct 2019
The best Cozymeal experience I've ever had. The food was delicious and life affirming, and Francesca is such a knowledgeable and fun person to spend the morning with. Will definitely book again.
Nikola
23 Sep 2019
Chef Francesca was an amazing person to learn from. Me and my boyfriend came for our anniversary dinner and I could not image a better way to spend the evening.
Danny
23 Sep 2019
Chef Francesca was amazing! So interesting to hear about her life and all the amazing places she’s been. The food we made was incredible too and really felt like something we could replicate now that we’ve been taught. Highly recommend!
Brittany
22 Sep 2019
Everything about the experience is amazing! Chef Francesca does a wonderful job!
Brooke
21 Sep 2019
Cooking with Francesca was like being right back in Italy, only this time we got to visit a friend in their home. It made our vacation a special memory we are still talking about today, and will never forget.
RHONDA
25 Aug 2019
Dinner was delicious and chef was charming and thorough!
LEE
25 Aug 2019
She was fantastic! The meal was wonderful and we all enjoyed it very much.
GAIL
25 Aug 2019
The entire meal was DELICIOUS!!! and....Francesca was delightful. Thank you
Jill
25 Aug 2019
delicious
Doug
19 Aug 2019
Chef Francesca was fun, knowledgeable and a dynamite chef. The food was delicious and she presented steps that I can actually take to prepare meals at home. I really enjoyed our cooking and dining experience! It was the highlight of our weekend trip to LA. Thank you Chef Francesca!!
Ryan
29 Jul 2019
Our experience with Chef Francesca was amazing! She is a knowledgeable teacher with a friendly and cheerful personality. We had a great time with her, and the pasta we made was absolutely delicious.
Justin
02 Jun 2019
Chef Francesca was great! Her energy was fun and radiant. She taught me so much and the dishes were out of this world. Can’t wait to do it again!
Ryan
31 May 2019
Incredible experience! Chef Francesca was lovely and made our night absolutely special!
Alix
10 May 2019
Francesca exceeded our expectations! Authentic Italian recipes that did not disappoint.
Shayna
07 May 2019
Francesca was great! My boyfriend and I had a really fun time.
John
21 Apr 2019
I can't recommend Chef Francesca highly enough. The food was out of this world, and Chef Francesca was extremely personable and fun to interact with. We both had a great time cooking with her.
Ethan
02 Apr 2019
Excellent
Joshua
01 Apr 2019
Francesca was excellent! She was very friendly and the food was delicious!
Erin
25 Mar 2019
I surprised my husband with a cooking class with Francesca at her home. I was a little timid about it being in her home at first, but it really didn’t matter once we were there. She is delightful and thought of all the little details to make the evening perfect. She had Italian/ wine decor all over her home. We learned so much, it was great to watch her cook up close and she explained her cooking techniques. We were very hands on, but if you don’t want to be she can do the whole thing for you. The dessert wasn’t on the menu, but because it was my husband’s birthday, she whipped up delicious panna cotta with a candle. The extra touches were remarkable.
Thanh
23 Mar 2019
I am delighted to say that my experience with Chef Francesca was nothing short of fun and warm. She was very welcoming and continuously made sure everyone was comfortable with the level of participation. This was a gift to my girlfriend and she also had a wonderful experience. It was both our first time using cozymeal, and definitely not our last, especially with Chef Francesca. I would highly recommend choosing Chef Francesca if anyone is looking to use cozymeal.
Lindsay
19 Mar 2019
Francesca was amazing! We had so much fun and the food was incredible!
Robert
18 Mar 2019
The instruction was a 10
The atmosphere was a 10
The food was a 10++++
We have both be raving about our experience ever since we left.
Kelly
18 Feb 2019
My boyfriend and I had a great time and learned so much! We’re really excited to recreate the meal for our whole family.
Sara
18 Feb 2019
It was a perfect date night. We can’t wait to
Use what we learned!
Misha
11 Feb 2019
My husband and I had such a wonderful time learning from Chef Francesca! She was such a joy to chat with and the food we made was unbelievable, everything from the freshly homemade pasta to charcuterie, salad, and homemade tiramisu. I never had the desire to purchase my own pasta making machine until now and I definitely will do so. We will definitely be taking another class with her in the future!
Sandy
09 Feb 2019
Chef Francesca was darling and an excellent teacher. We made raviolis and fettuccini with two different delicious vegetarian sauces and had such a great time. Would definitely recommend!
Maanasa
27 Jan 2019
Francesca was very knowledgeable and the experience was great! The food was delicious and I learned a lot about the history of some of the food and the ingredients she used were exquisite. I would definitely recommend Francesca to friends looking for an italian cooking class!
Nolan
26 Jan 2019
Such a fun time! Francesca was awesome and very friendly. Thank you for opening up your house to us!
Monica
24 Jan 2019
Loved the experience! The food was delicious can’t wait to try and recreate it this weekend my bf and I even bought the coffee she served us ??
Garth
22 Jan 2019
You might be wondering how Chef Francesca has received almost 200 glowing reviews. The short answer: she's absolutely delightful and one heck of a chef!
I scheduled our dinner with Chef Francesca as a birthday present for my wife. Chef Francesca was very easy to communicate with and we were able to hammer out the details of the dinner very quickly. Most importantly, though, was the food: it was delicious! The stuffed mushrooms were amazing, and I probably ate too many considering the amount of food that was to come. Chef Francesca was very accommodating when I asked if we could do shrimp and scallop risotto (my wife's favorites), and it turned out very good. The salmon was quite possibly the best piece of salmon I've ever had, bar none! An, finally, the tiramisu was authentic and delicious. At the end of the evening we were stuffed and highly satisfied!
Jose
15 Jan 2019
I booked a class with Chef Francesca for my Wife and two of her friends as a Birthday gift. They could not have been happier with the experience; absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!
Julian
02 Dec 2018
Francesca was amazing! She's a great, knowledable chef and we learned a lot of great things from her. She's also a world traveler and has a lot of great stories and advice to share. Her home is very welcoming and full of creativity. It was a great night and we highly recommend!
Kenneth
29 Nov 2018
Chef Francesca is amazing! We had a great time learning the art of cooking pasta with fresh ingredients and even some Italian along the way. If you want an authentic experience and truly make some quality food, go with Chef Francesca - you will not be let down. We are looking forward to cooking with her again very soon!
Nicholas
19 Nov 2018
Chef Francesca was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly welcoming and kind. We learned so many new techniques and recipes and would highly recommend this class for anyone looking for an out-of-the-box date or group activity. The food that we prepared was absolutely out of this world! If you're looking for an authentic Italian pasta making experience, this is 100% the class for you. Many Thanks, Francesca :)
Melissa
17 Nov 2018
Francesca was absolutely wonderful!! She made this experience so fun, educational, and delicious!! We are excited to apply what we have learned in our own kitchen. Definitely plan to do another class with her!!
Samantha
16 Nov 2018
Our experience with Chef Francesca was amazing! It was such a pleasure inviting her into our home. She taught us some great cooking tips and tricks and the meal she made us was so delicious. We will definitely be recommending her services to our friends.
Chelsea
22 Oct 2018
Chef Francesca was such an amazing teacher & hostess! She made us feel totally comfortable in her lovely home and we really enjoyed talking with her. She offered many helpful cookings tips and provided us with authentic Ingredients from Sardinia. The food was incredible! I would definitely recommend booking a class with Chef Francesca :)
Bill
22 Oct 2018
Phenomenal!
John
09 Oct 2018
Chef Francesca was amazing! So nice and so informative! Thank you so much! I had such a great time with her and my girlfriend and the food was amazzzzzinnnnggg!!!! Her places was also very cute and cozy and was such a wonderful experience! Thank you and I look forward to trying this again with her as well trying to make it on my own from scratch!
Phoebe
09 Oct 2018
This experience was wonderful! I learned so much and had one of the best meals of my life. Thank you Francesca!
Brian
29 Sep 2018
Francesca was fun, had just the right energy and made us feel welcome and taken care of in her adorable home. We would def do it again. AND THE FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. Will she be our friend and show us ALL THE THINGS ABOUT ITALIAN COOKING? Great daytime date event for us!
Kin
24 Sep 2018
Amazing experience, Francesca was friendly, informative, and fun! Her authentic Italian accent, authentic Italian dishes, made for a magical evening for me and the girlfriend. Will book again!
AlphaT0ne
08 Sep 2018
Our experience with Chef Francesca was wonderful, informative, and personal. The time spent did not feel rushed in any way, and Francesca taught us a great deal as we all cooked and talked together. I have never made pasta by hand; it was very satisfying to consume a home-cooked meal that we helped make. The food was hot, fresh, and artfully presented. For our pastas, we made fettucini and stuffed ravioli. The focus on Sardinian techniques was an unexpected novelty; we made a type of ravioli I have never seen before. Each one (that Francesca made) looked like an elegant little edible sculpture. Each one that I made didn't look quite so artful...but they still tasted wonderful just the same. Francesca also showed us how to make additional pastas as we worked, adding value to the experience. Her kitchen is well-appointed. astutely clean, and well-organized. She works in an incredibly efficient way, balancing the duties of making multiple courses at once, while still maintaining an easy-going manner and cordial atmosphere. We chose a mushroom sauce as one of our sauces, which incorporated truffles in a way that brought out a savory flavor that really lifted the dish. And she used a secret ingredient in her ravioli that I don't want to give away here, but that has to be tried to be believed. I highly recommend this experience. I gifted my wife this experience for our anniversary, and when we were done, she told me it was a great present and a fun way to spend time together.
Arpita
20 Aug 2018
It was an incredible experience! Learnt some new techniques. the food was amazing. Instructions were very friendly, but professional. Chef Francesca knows her stuff. We loved it!
Kaitlin
17 Aug 2018
This meal was a dream—transporting us directly to Sardinia! Chef Francesca has a zest and passion for the food of her homeland like no one we’ve ever seen. These four delectable courses coupled with the conversations exchanged throughout the lesson (not to mention her patience!) made this an experience to remember! We can’t wait for our next class!
Chantal
13 Aug 2018
So much fun! Chef Francesca is professional yet approachable and very sweet. My husband and I tried her "Italian Steakhouse" class which included learning how to make fresh pasta for the primi. Highly recommend!
Sahaj
10 Aug 2018
Chef Francesca was great! She was so helpful and very insightful. We had a blast and she used ingredients that she brought from Italy!
Eric
08 Aug 2018
My wife and I had a great time with Chef Francesca! She is very friendly, helpful, and a great instructor. Who knew learning to make pasta could be so fun. Would recommend.
Kurt
31 Jul 2018
Learned a lot. Awesome experience!
Kevin
30 Jul 2018
My boyfriend and I took Francesca's pasta making class on a Saturday afternoon. It was so much fun! It was just us and 1 other couple, which was really cool since it made the experience so much more intimate. Francesca is such a such sweetheart and we learned so much from her! We started off the class with a cup of cappuccino, then made fettuccine and ravioli from scratch. It was such a great experience. Would 100% recommend taking this class!
Jonathan
22 Jul 2018
Francesca was amazing! I ended up surprising my wife with the Italian Dinner for her birthday and it couldn't have been better. It ended up being us and another couple in Chef Francesca's quaint apartment and she patiently guided us through cooking homemade pasta and steak while answering questions about ingredients, the process, and best restaurants to go to in LA for Italian. The food was AMAZING and fresh, and the whole experience extremely fun! Not only would we do Cozymeal and this again, but we HIGHLY recommend Chef Francesca!
Jake
17 Jul 2018
We absolutely enjoyed your company, professionalism, quality of food and your cooking skills. The food was super delicious.
Shelley
10 Jul 2018
Chef Francesca was wonderful. She was fun to be with and the food was wonderful. I have been cooking for a long time & still learned lots. My grandchildren loved it too.
Adam
10 Jul 2018
Francesca was a fantastic chef and we had a great experience. She was very inviting and altered the menu on the spot given how hot it was the day we came.
I'd recommend taking any of her classes as she has great technique and interesting stories about the food culture around LA and the world
Sean
08 Jul 2018
Francesca was an amazing host and an incredible chef. We had a wonderful time making fresh pasta, and learning other tips for making Italian seafood [the shrimp and salmon were delicious!]. It was a real treat to share in her speciality Pasta Bottarga with most ingredients directly from Italy! Francesca made us feel welcome and comfortable the entire experience--it felt like cooking with a friend. We really enjoyed the class and will definitely return for more. Thanks again!
Austin
07 Jul 2018
Francesca was great. She was very knowledgeable and skilled about the food she was showing us and created a nice blend of demo vs hands-on experience for us. She was also very friendly and easy to chat with. Definitely a recommended experience!
Christina
06 Jul 2018
Exceeded expectations! You can not go wrong with Chef Francesca's pasta making course.
Celine
02 Jul 2018
My family and I had such an awesome night with Chef Francesca! She is so sweet, knowledgable, and fun. She eve brought us some meats and cheeses from her recent trip to Italy. Everything was delicious– especially the panna cotta! I would definitely cook with her again.
Carlos
02 Jul 2018
Francesca was very warm and a great instructor! The process was a blast and the final product was even better, cin-cin!
Kathy
30 Jun 2018
Absolutely amazing experience!!
Michelle
22 May 2018
Chef Francesca was awesome and very accommodating! I highly recommend this experience!
Wendy
20 May 2018
Chef Francesca was AMAZING!!! My boyfriend and I had such a wonderful time learning how to make pasta (specifically fettuccine and ravioli), and the food was beyond delicious. Chef Francesca was so warm and welcoming and full of passion. We loved her simple approach to cooking - using minimal ingredients, yet producing maximum flavor. It made for a fun and unique learning experience that we will now be able to take into our kitchen at home. It's been less than 24 hours since we had our pasta making experience and we've already been telling our friends in Los Angeles about her class. I highly recommend taking a cooking class with Chef Francesca. You won't regret it!
Tony
13 May 2018
What an amazing night. Julie and i had a wonderful time. Chef Francesca taught us how to make some really awesome things and she had a great personality. She also topped off the night with espresso and chocolate. What a great time! Thanks again Cozymeal for a fantastic evening!
Timothy
11 May 2018
Amazing experience. We loved every minute of our cooking lesson and the food was incredible.
Susannah
09 May 2018
Chef Francesca was absolutely lovely in every way. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously.
Umair
07 May 2018
Francesca’s class was amazing! She was great to converse with and we both learned a ton!
Sid
29 Apr 2018
Chef Francesca did a terrific job of explaining what she was doing and why it made a difference. She was also extremely friendly, jovial, and lively. My friend and I had a great time.
Crystal
19 Apr 2018
She is awesome and I learned a lot. The food was amazing. The location is great. We ran out of wine and she even gave us some of her personal wine!
Joy
17 Apr 2018
Thank you for a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed the meal.
Albert
16 Apr 2018
Francesca was incredible. Personally we prefer the type of clsss where you get to do everything 100% on your own so I was a bit disappointed to find it cozy meal doesn’t do it that way but Francesca more than made up for it. From Her welcoming home to setting the month with perfect fmusic she made it an amazing experience. Great simple recipes!
James
15 Apr 2018
My wife and I had a fabulous time learning how to make pasta with Chef Francesca!
Jose
13 Apr 2018
To start, Chef Francesca is amazing. Very passionate about her craft, wonderful teacher and an individual with great patience (over my terrible cooking ability). The food turned out amazing and I've honestly never had so much fun in a cooking class. Take her class, you won't regret it!
Ikko
07 Apr 2018
An intimate, playful, and awesome experience. Chef Francesca was a wonderful host on a flavor adventure. Everything was perfect. A+++
Barry
30 Mar 2018
Chef Francesca is extremely charming, engaging, knowledgable. The overall experience far exceeded our expectations. Food was very tasty. Her recommendations were amazing. Conversation was engaging and fun. She is a true Italian pasta guru. I recommend any class Chef Francesca teaches even though we've only been one!
Jason
19 Mar 2018
Francesca was great! Very accommodating to dietary restrictions and birthday requests. I surprised my girlfriend with the "Make Pasta With Your Honey" cooking class for her 25th birthday and she was stunned by how well the pasta was and how fun it is to make fresh pasta.
I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to learn how to cook, especially to those who want to surprise their partner with something more engaging than just a fancy dinner!
caroline
11 Mar 2018
A lovely evening with amazing food and instruction from Francesca
Jenny
24 Feb 2018
I was so pleased with our experience. We arrived at Francesca’s home and she was very warm and welcoming. She was delightful to chat with and very patient and knowledgeable with us. The fettuccine and ravioli that we made were delicious and I’m so excited to try them at home. Overall it was a wonderful experience, and I’m going to book her again so that she can give another class to me and my kids. Thank you Francesca!
Bryan
19 Feb 2018
We had a wonderful time learning how to make pasta, and had some amazing food. Thank you, Chef Francesca!
Mark
19 Feb 2018
It was a great experience, Francesca is an effective teacher and talented chef, and a blast to hang out with as well! Would definitely recommend her CozyMeal class and will try to do another one of hers soon!
Todd
19 Feb 2018
My wife and I had a really nice experience with Chef Francesca. She was very warm and did a great job of teaching us technique so that we could make the dishes at home. The food was amazing! We will recommend her to anyone who loves Italian food and wants a fun and educational experience.
Chris
13 Feb 2018
Chef Francesca was amazing! She was so friendly, knowledgable, and talented and made making incredible food seem so easy. We can't wait to try her recipes at home and even sign up for her future classes. Highly recommended to everyone!
Amey
09 Feb 2018
We had an awesome time. Francesca is a great chef and very friendly person. Will highly recommend!
Dan
07 Feb 2018
Chef Francesca was awesome! And, more importantly, food was delicious!
Michael
05 Feb 2018
Our experience with Chef Francesca was absolutely fantastic! My girlfriend and I had never attempted to make pasta prior to this class, but really no experience is needed because the course is easy enough to understand. With that being said, the course was very informative and practical. Chef Francesca is extremely knowledgeable if you do have detailed questions about techniques and recipes. She was patient with our questions and very willing to provide as much guidance as we needed throughout the pasta making process. We paired the pasta with carbonara and porcini mushroom sauces - both were very delicious. Overall, a great experience and I would recommend it to friends. Also, you can bring your own wine to drink throughout the class!
Harvey
05 Feb 2018
Chef Francesca gave us a great class and taught us some delicious new pasta dishes!
Andrea
04 Feb 2018
A lovely time! Francesca is friendly and patient - an excellent teacher. My boyfriend and I had a great time. We’re excited to try a hand at making pasta from scratch again soon.
Dais
29 Jan 2018
Chef Fran was fantastic. She was very informative about Italian cooking and passionate about her craft. The lesson was not as hands-on as we expected, but we still learned a lot, and enjoyed the company and food very much.
Justin
20 Jan 2018
Chef Francesca was amazing! Got this as a gift for my girlfriend and now we both want to make our own pasta. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an intro to pasta making or just as a special date. The pasta was amazing & Francesca was very nice. Don’t forget to specify any food/diet preferences you may have when booking!
Gavin
20 Jan 2018
Francesca was a fantastic host and extremely welcoming into her home. She has the highest standards of cleanliness and explained everything in detail about what she was preparing. Would highly recommend to anyone! Thanks for a great night!
Kaitlyn
08 Jan 2018
We had the most incredible, memorable night ever. Chef Francesca was not only a consummate professional but a charming host as well. Oh, and quite simply some of the best pasta we have ever had the pleasure of eating. Thank you, Chef!!
Anjani
05 Jan 2018
Francesca is WONDERFUL! Very knowledgeable and a joy to spend an evening with. My boyfriend and I really, really enjoyed her Vegetarian Italian for 2 class!
Katie
04 Jan 2018
the class was great and Chef Francesca’s recipes were delicious!
Scott
02 Jan 2018
Francesca was the perfect host for our evening. She was a great teacher and incredibly knowledgeable about the food we prepared. The meal was delicious! We can’t wait to try something new again.
Heather
31 Dec 2017
Francesca is delightful and the food was scrumptuous!
William
30 Dec 2017
Chef Francesca was an incredible host and teacher. We had a fantastic night and would recommend this experience 10 times over.
Nataliia
29 Dec 2017
Chef Francesca's cooking class was very good. We did fetuchinni carbonara, salad, the plate with cheese and parashuto was tasty as well. And most of all we loved desert, tiramisu.... Thank you to Chef Francesca for her cooking class! I recommend for people this class! Guys, do not forget with you some wine...;))))
Scott
29 Dec 2017
I got this as a gift for my girlfriend - she she loved it. Francesca is very warm and friendly, professional and fun. We loved learning about and getting a taste of her home town of Sardinia...the pasta was amazing. Highly recommend!
Kelvin
29 Dec 2017
We had an unreal experience with Chef Francesca's pasta making class! Booking was easy, cooking was fun, and the food was fantastic. Francesca is not just a phenomenal teacher but she is also very genuine and down to earth. Loved learning about Italian cuisine and Sardinian culture. Highly recommended.
Koby
28 Dec 2017
Amazing expericne with an amazing chef.
Christina
27 Dec 2017
Amazing night! I’ve never done anything like this before and Francesca was perfect for beginners like me! She was friendly, patient, informative and a lot of fun! Can’t wait to book with her again!
Shannon
26 Dec 2017
Chef Francesca a was a delight, we sliced the experience!
Lauren
21 Dec 2017
We had the best time! Highly recommend this experience!
Natalie
17 Dec 2017
Francesca’s class was amazing! She had a natural way of really making us feel so comfortable and relaxed at her place. She’s a fantastic teacher and a great, friendly person to be around. Would highly recommend!
Trista
11 Dec 2017
My husband and I had an awesome experience with Francesca! She is a wonderful person and made cooking a lot of fun.
Stephen
03 Dec 2017
My girlfriend and I had a really nice afternoon learning to make pasta. The sauces Francesca made were delicious!
Moon
19 Nov 2017
Great experience. Food was great. The chef was even better. Her house decoration is on point. Would recommend.
Robert
13 Nov 2017
Chef Francesca was amazing! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed her class and how nice and relaxing it was. It was the perfect Sunday! Thank you so much Chef!
Alex-Handrah
11 Nov 2017
Francesca is very warm and knowledgeable. We made several really tasty dishes, and learned some techniques and were introduced to supplies that we can integrate into everyday cooking. Francesca was also able to accommodate allergies and customize the seafood accordingly. All and all a great day.
Derrek
22 Oct 2017
Francesca was nothing short of PHENOMENAL. She welcomed my partner and I into her home with such great warmth and care. She’s truly a passionate chef and loves what she does. The entire meal was delicious, the lemon/wine vinaigrette, the stuffed mushrooms (favorite), the fresh pasta and my our new favorite dessert, the white chocolate cocunut mousse with pistachios! HIGHLY RECOMMENED, we LOVED her! Such a sweetheart!
Steven
14 Oct 2017
Definitely recommend Chef Francesca for any occasion. Took my wife for a class and she was absolutely satisfied. Francesca was welcoming, fun and professional. My wife and I are definitely looking forward to another class with Francesca sometime in the near future. The experience was great, and the food was phenomenal.
Tracy
09 Oct 2017
Chef Francesca is very knowledgeable and so much fun to learn from. We made Sardinia cuisine culurgiones and it was just so delicious! Highly recommend her class.
Erin
04 Oct 2017
Chef Francesca was incredibly warm and knowledgeable. My wife and I had the perfect anniversary celebration with delicious food and wonderful company. We can't wait to cook with Chef Francesca again in the future! HIGHLY recommend for a comfortable and delectable experience.
Branlin
30 Sep 2017
My boyfriend and I have never done anything like this before and it was a very memorable experience. Chef Francesca was a great instructor and makes amazing pasta.
Barry
18 Sep 2017
Chef Francesca was amazing!! Highly recommend taking a class from her. I surprised my girlfriend for her bday with this class and it couldn't have gone over better!! Food is INCREDIBLE!
Matt
12 Sep 2017
Francesca is wonderful. This was our first experience with something like this and we are novice chefs. She gave us the cooking bug! She is an artist in the kitchen, and made it so fun and easy to learn. We felt right at home, laughed plenty and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!
Ani
10 Sep 2017
Chef Francesca was wonderful! We had such an amazing time and she welcomed us with open hands. She was very knowledgeable with all the questions we had and she made sure we had a great time! The food was delicious and we will definitely be recommending her to all of our friends and family!
Eleonora
27 Aug 2017
I booked this pasta making class with Chef Francesca for my husband's birthday and we had such a wonderful time! She is so passionate about cooking and shared her interesting stories, we had the best time! I highly recommend everyone to take a cooking class with her! The food was so delicious and perfect, we enjoyed everything. Thank you so much Francesca!
Lindsay
27 Aug 2017
Francesca was excellent! The food was delicious and class was easy, relaxed and natural. She tailored her instruction to each of our skill levels (I'm very much a beginner and my partner is more advanced). I loved making the pasta from scratch, the meat and cheese platter were unbelievable, and the dessert mousse entirely exceeded my expectations. All of the cuisine was so light and fresh, and would be feasible to make again on our own. We brought our own wine, and it made for a wonderful afternoon and great conversation. Thank you Francesca!
Cynthia
21 Aug 2017
Chef Francesca was wonderful. She's an excellent instructor, and a really nice person. The food we made was delicious. I'm so glad that we took her class.
Willard
19 Aug 2017
David and I had a wonderful time with Francesca. She is not only an excellent teacher, but her warm personality made the evening truly a highlight of our visit in Los Angeles.
Ginta
12 Aug 2017
Francesca is amazing as a chef and as a person!We had 4 people dinner and had the best time ever!:)
Teresa
12 Aug 2017
Chef Francesca is phenomenal. She made the experience fun, personal, regaled us with stories and experiences, and is all around a lovely person. We had a blast, and best of all, the food was spectacular. Would recommend to anyone. No regrets!! :)
Erica
06 Aug 2017
Chef Francesca was amazing with the Italian desserts she had lined up for us. She was very friendly and quite informative of tips and tricks to do while preparing these dishes and dishes with similar ingredients. She also mentioned ways to modify them for different flavors and ways to prepare them to be more aesthetic. I would give her a 7/5 if possible.
Anna
02 Aug 2017
This was a hands on experience, as requested, and Francesca patiently worked with us as we tried our hand at new skills. Making pasta was our favorite activity.
Karen
28 Jul 2017
We had the most fantastic with Francesca! She was very welcoming, warm and friendly! Our experience was just the right amount of demonstration and hands on so that we felt we could replicate the recipes on our own! We weren't overwhelmed, very relaxing, fun and absolutely delicious! We highly recommend Chef Francesca and will definitely do this again.
Jorge
18 Jul 2017
We had a great time! The only downside was that the kitchen is just a tad small.
The food was fantastic and Chef Francesca was lovely!
Mark
03 Jul 2017
Francesca was great! She was inviting and we felt right at home. We had a really fun time learning how to make pasta, panna cotta, and other other authentic Italian cuisine. The food was amazing, and it was also interesting to hear her perspective and recommendations on all things food. Highly recommended!
Elisa
01 Jul 2017
Wonderful experience. We learned so much and tasted food we never would have an opportunity to try. Francesca is a terrific teacher and ambassador for Sardinian culture.
Shanit
28 May 2017
We had a great time learning how to make pasta from scratch thanks to Chef Francesca. She was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about her craft. Highly recommended! We'll do it again.
Tina
24 May 2017
I recommend Chef Francesca to everyone! She is simply fantastic, kind and makes the best pasta dishes. I have learned a lot from Francesca. We had a great evening!
chloe
21 May 2017
Great food and so friendly!
Jacqueline
14 May 2017
Thanks Francesca! I really enjoyed cooking pasta with my mom. The food was awesome and the company was too!
Jonathan
08 May 2017
My wife and I had a fabulous time with Francesca learning how to make some wonderful pasta dishes from scratch and look forward to trying them at home! Francesca was fun, let us get our hands dirty and really enjoyed our conversation and time with her. Highly recommend!
Kim
05 May 2017
Francesca was awesome!! She was very tentative and knowledgeable about the cuisine. She let us do some hands-on preps for the meal and it was so fun! The food was AMAZING and can't wait to try to replicate on my own at home. (:
Michael
05 May 2017
Had a great time with Chef Francesca. My wife and I took her pasta with your honey "class" and ended up learning so much about making pasta, sauces and creating food using raw ingredients. Francesca was super patient with all of our questions and encouraged us to do a lot of the work. Pasta making attachment for our KitchenAide is on order and we plan to start making fresh pasta soon! Would highly recommend Chef Francesca for anyone looking to learn about cooking. Thanks!
Michael
30 Apr 2017
We had a great time with Francesca, and the meal was outstanding. Highly recommended!!!
Lauren
06 Apr 2017
Fantastic experience!! The pasta was amazingly tasty and Chef Francesca was so lovely!
Annemie
31 Mar 2017
We enjoyed the pasta class a lot. We learned a lot in a nice relaxed atmosphere. We will strongly recommend chef Francesca as she is a very kind, patient and experienced chef!
Lindsay
21 Mar 2017
“ We enjoyed our couples pasta cooking class so much. Chef Francesca made everything very easy to learn and her passion was infectious. My boyfriend and I have already started using her recipes and hope to take a class with her again in the future.”
Kevin
19 Mar 2017
What a wonderful hands-on experience. Recommend hitting her gelato shop Dolcenero on Main Street after the class.
Wassan
17 Mar 2017
Wow! Francesca was nothing short of amazing! The meal she prepared for us was probably one of the best meals I've ever had! She was patient with us while she showed us how to make the ravioli, and she took her time teaching us how to make traditional dishes from her home country--it's nothing like you've had in a restaurant. The flavors melded together, and her gelato was Out. Of. This. World. She was so sweet and welcoming and talented, I can't wait to go back and learn more AND to have her come cook for a party. I highly recommend her, it was such a unique and wonderful experience!
Crandon
12 Mar 2017
Food was great and Francesca was awesome!
Samantha
11 Mar 2017
Chef Francesca was absolutely great! The food was delicious and she involved us in every step of the process. Thank you! We had a wonderful time and learned so much!
Craig
11 Mar 2017
Chef Francesca was fantastic!
Ariel
10 Mar 2017
Amazing experience. Can't wait to do it again!
Zizi
06 Mar 2017
Chef Francesca is a delightful, interesting and wonderfully knowledgeable chef. Her cooking is exceptional. We did the Mediterranean Meal and loved the delicious but simple recipes which were not daunting.
Kunal
04 Mar 2017
The experience was great. She was very patient in answering our questions and gave her complete attention. She is a great chef and a great educator of food and cuisine. She made everything look very easy.
Stacey
23 Feb 2017
Everything went above and beyond our expectations with Francesca. We assumed the food would be delicious, but were absolutely blown away by ALL OF IT. From the size of the portions, to the hands-on approach, to the personal experience Francesca gave us, we had such an amazing time. We will definitely remain in touch with Chef and look forward to connecting again! Thank you!
Matthew
21 Feb 2017
We had a great time with Chef Francesca and highly recommend the experience!
Alyssa
20 Feb 2017
Francesca was extremely nice and welcoming. Her class allows you to get hands-on experience while learning. Highly recommend her class!
Robbie
20 Feb 2017
My wife and I had a wonderful experience learning from Chef Francesca. The food was incredible! Such a unique and fun event that I couldn't recommend it enough. Looking forward to another class soon.
Graeme
19 Feb 2017
Francesca was wonderful! Every dish prepared was amazing. Easily the best Italian food I've had, or even heard of, it would be worth the price for just the meal, even without the lesson. She was very personable and was very easy to talk to about anything not just the meal at hand. It was an amazing experience learning to cook an authentic Italian food from scratch. She shared a lot of her personal cooking experience, which was awesome and extremely helpful.
Mimi
18 Feb 2017
Chef Francesca was fantastic. She was very friendly and explained the recipes really well. Everyone had so much fun! Her pasta is amazing. I highly recommend Francesca and Cozymeal.
Michael
17 Feb 2017
Amazing experience and nothing but positive energy and much more then expected. I highly recommend this class to anyone just learning and also for more experienced cooking enthusiast, as Chef Francesca can answer any question. My Girlfriend and me are already in the process of ordering some of the equipment she taught us about While cooking. Defently will be taking more classes with her in the future and will recommend to all my clients to better their lives.
Jenna
16 Feb 2017
Chef Francesca was wonderful. We brought our own wine and learned how to make pasta, and the food was absolutely delicious! I would recommend her class to anyone.
Kate
15 Feb 2017
Such an amazing class!! Francesca is the best!
Kyle
15 Feb 2017
Excellent!
Amy
12 Feb 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Chef Francesca! She uses the freshest ingredients and taught us how to make a scrumptious meal! Enjoyed every bite! We would recommend her anytime!
Jonathan
06 Feb 2017
Francesca was so warm and welcoming and made the entire experience completely memorable! My wife and I had such a fun time sharing about our experiences in Italy and the meal came out perefectly! We wil definetly be repeat customers!
Barbara
31 Jan 2017
I bought this class as a Christmas present for my boyfriend and we just went this past weekend. It was fantastic! We made two types of ravioli (potato stuffed with a carbonara sauce and ricotta stuffed with a tomato sauce) and fettuccini with a caviar sauce.
Chef Francesca was extremely knowledgeable about each of the ingredients we used - some of which were straight from Italy! We enjoyed hearing about her growing up in Sardinia and her travels (recently to Australia!). She also shared some of her favorite Italian restaurants in LA, which I'm super eager to try.
Francesca made everything super simple for us. She explained each step thoroughly and jumped in to help when it looked like we were struggling a bit (folding one of the raviolis we made was a little tricky!) but overall the recipes were very manageable.
My boyfriend and I were so impressed with her professionalism and friendliness, and of course, the our meal! I would definitely recommend this class.
Ashley
23 Jan 2017
Francesca was amazing! My boyfriend and I had such a great time and learned so much. Planning on doing this again VERY soon! Thanks again for everything Francesca!
Michael
22 Jan 2017
We had such a great time! So much fun and she explained all the recipes so well! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a unique fun experience!
Jordan
18 Jan 2017
Had a great time!
Brandon
18 Jan 2017
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time at Chef Francesca's! She provided us a great and unique experience, and best of all we left stuffed with wonderful, homemade, Italian food. Would definitely recommend :)
Patrick
16 Jan 2017
Chef Francesca was a fantastic teacher and has an amazing personality. Her apartment is very comfortable and welcoming. She has all necessary equipment, as well as, all the best ingredients, many of which are from her hometown in Sardinia, Italy. My wife and I got along with her very well and shared not only a great night cooking, but also many of our stories and experiences. We absolutely loved making pasta with her! Would definitely recommend Chef Francesca's class to anyone and we are definitely going to try another class in the future!
stefanie
14 Jan 2017
Francesca was a fabulous teacher. She was patient and oh so helpful. Our 3 pasta dishes were incredible and it's amazing to think we had something to do with their creation. An excellent experience overall that I would highly recommend!
Catherine
14 Jan 2017
Our class with Chef Francesca was amazing! Another couple canceled, so my boyfriend and I had a private class. She welcomed us into her cozy home and entertained us with lively conversation about food and Italy. Not only was she great company, but she was also a great teacher! She went over every step of the pasta making process clearly and concisely. Both my boyfriend and I feel confident we can make pasta on our own now. Now... the food! It was the best pasta I've ever had in my life (and I've eaten a lot of pasta)!! We made three types - fresh fettuccini, traditional ravioli, and culurgiones (a cross between a dumpling and ravioli native to Sardinia). The fettuccini was topped with a brie fondue sauce with mushrooms, nutmeg, walnuts, and speck (smoked prosciutto). The ravioli was stuffed with a decadent three-cheese filling and paired with a fresh tomato and basil sauce. The culurgiones were stuffed with a potato, sage, and butter mixture. The sauce for the culurgiones was Francesca's INCREDIBLE lamb ragu. I can't even put into words how delicious it was - easily the best pasta sauce I've ever had in my life. You will NOT be disappointed when booking a class with Francesca. You'll end up having one of the best meals of your life!
La'Tonya
06 Jan 2017
Although we weren't sure what to expect, my husband and I had a great time with Chef Francesca and the other couple who attended the session. Chef is warm, friendly and very funny. But don't let the niceness fool you: she definitely knows her stuff! I highly recommend this experience for others.
Sara
06 Jan 2017
Our cooking class was more than excellent; it was incredible! Chef Francesca was a warm and gracious host, teacher and a lovely person to spend 4 hours cooking with. She was well prepared and taugh us lots of helpful cooking tips. We enjoyed every part of the process and every dish we made was absolutely delicious! Her patience and care for each ingredient was impressive. Overall we had a wonderful experience and will recommend this to all whom we know traveling to LA. Thank you!!
Jocelyn
05 Jan 2017
Great experience. Francesca was absolutely lovely. Would highly recommend.
Shirley
04 Jan 2017
Francesca made my grandson Alex I feel welcomed.....it was very inspirational and the food was totally delicious! She is going to send us recipes....which we will definitely use. Highly recommended for Italian vegetarian! Thank you Francesca....we will always remember you.
John
01 Jan 2017
Chef Francesca was amazing! We will be trying her recipes soon! So much fun!
Ron
30 Dec 2016
Fantástico My 10 year old daughter and I Loved it. Francesca was so good with my daughter and I loved her. Too bad she has a boyfriend
Susan
27 Dec 2016
Wonderful experience and delicious meal! Highly recommended!
Rochelle
27 Dec 2016
Chef Francesca was wonderful! She welcomed us into her home and showed us how easy it is to cook pasta from scratch! We spent about 4-5 hours there while she shared her experiences traveling around the world and living in the United States. We brought our own bottle of wine and she offered espressos and sparkling water. I highly recommend!
Rhonda
23 Dec 2016
Really loved the food and the class; I wish it was more hands on
Ana
18 Dec 2016
Such a wonderful experience!!! Chef Francesca is awesome...had an authentic taste of Sardinia and more...a humble welcome to her kitchen made us feel right at home. Thank you for making my birthday celebration an experience....will definitely come again.!
Marcus
11 Dec 2016
Chef Francesca is a fantastic Italian chef and wonderful host. I have no regrets and the up most adoration for her cooking.
Sona
07 Dec 2016
Got this session as a gift for my sister in law and brother. They absolutely loved it. We are vegetarian and chef Francesca created a wonderful menu for them as well as a very interactive evening! Would definitely recommend her to everyone including vegetarians!!
Brandi
07 Dec 2016
This experience was great! I really had no idea what to expect, and Francesca made the evening so enjoyable and comfortable. Not only was the food delicious, we had a great time chatting with Francesca and getting to know her. Hearing her stories from Italy, paired with the amazingly flavorful food, made the night perfect! That was hands down the best Tiramisu we have ever had!!!!! I highly recommend Francesca and will definitely consider Cozy Meal gift certificates with her for the holidays and birthday gifts.
Claudia
05 Dec 2016
Francesca is adorable and I / we can truly recommend her.
The complete class was very authentic:
- the class taking place in her kitchen
- Francesca having grown up in Sardinia still having a strong and charming Italian accent
I really loved that she had purchased high quality ingredients, all from WholeFoods, and in addition used items a) which she had orginally purchased in Italy or b) had been home-made by her mom
All dishes were super delicious.
Just 2 days later I received all recipes as request, fabulous !
Overall experience just awesome.
Being German - and please keep this in mind - I just have two recommendations or hints:
1) We started (very hungry) at 1:00pm and I think we had our starter at about 4:30pm. I was starving ... I would have expected a) some small appartizers such as olives and may be also a glas of Prosecco. Watching hungrily the prep of food can be painful ...
2) If you expect a "hands-on" cooking class this is not the right course to choose. I was expecting to be more involved, was expecting more interaction. In the end Francesca was doing all the work (and did a great job) but we were just the audience. May be, that's normal in the US - I just have different experiences from Germany and would have loved to have had a more active, involved role
Again, I really enjoyed the class - Francesca is phenomenal!
Eliana
29 Oct 2016
Pasta was delicious and Francesca was wonderful!
Silvia
28 Oct 2016
It was such a lovely way to spend an evening. Learning and socializing with a very talented native italian was fun and inspiring. I purchased my kitchen mixer and will be making pasta hopefully as well as Francesca soon.
Benjamin
27 Oct 2016
Chef Francesca was AMAZING! My husband surprised me with a pasta making class with Francesca and it was supposed to be us and another couple, but they cancelled so we had the pleasure of having Chef all to ourselves! It was very personal in her apartment, so it was much better than a big kitchen at a big cooking school or cookware store. She provided a relaxed environment and vibe so we could relax and learn how to cook without slaving away. We took notes while she showed us, and we would step in every once in a while and do something ourselves, which I really like because we were able to relax. She is super sweet, funny and has amazing stories to share about being Italian and her travels! I recommend this class to EVERYONE!
Evan
25 Oct 2016
Chef Francesca is a star... we are now making homemade pasta at home ! Like that! 100% amazing
Pamela
25 Oct 2016
We had so much fun with Francesca. She is very knowledgeable and gave us the confidence that we could recreate the pasta recipes at home. We will be back for some of her other classes.
Tsahala
25 Oct 2016
Great experience. Francesca was very welcoming and so very nice. She's so professional and have a sweet personality as well. We sure will repeat that experience in the future as we already put her name out so everyone else we enjoy this taste of pleasure
Sako
25 Oct 2016
Chef Francesca was amazing. I took my wife for her birthday. We had a wonderful time. Learned a lot, asked questions, and ate delicious food! Will definitely be doing this again, especially with Chef Francesca.
Karima
15 Oct 2016
We had an amazing time cooking and eating with Francesca. She really taught us many things that we found useful. It boosted our motivation to cook at home more! Francesca was welcoming but also really cool as a person and we had so many interesting conversations with her. The dinner was of course delicious! Overall, with this price and the quality of the whole experience, it was more than worth it! Thank you, Francesca!
Alex
26 Sep 2016
I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend's birthday and I can't speak highly enough about Francesca and the experience we had with her during our course. Firstly, her home was just the type of environment you'd want to walk into, truly a chef's home, it was warm, invited and featured many of Francesca's favorite dishes on the walls, not the mention the wine bottle mural she and Paolo made with wine corks, it was very cool. Her cooking was exquisite, it seemed every element of the meal had a story and a connection to her past or present which was an experience you just don't get a restaurant, that opened up an entire evening of learning about Italian and general Western Europe cooking culture. While our main goal was to learn how to make pasta from scratch, we learned a ton about cooking steak, pairing sides and entree's and why things are better done one way than another. I can't recommend Francesca enough, she's a great chef and an even better person. She treated us with nothing but the upmost hospitality and answered all of our questions. I'd give her 15 stars if I could!
Cathleen
21 Sep 2016
The class was very nice! I was expecting to be hands on making the pasta from the beginning but you really just help with the fun parts. Chef Francesca was so welcoming and accommodating! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our time. It was as if we were spending our time with a friend who knew how to cook and chit chatted with us the whole time. Highly Recommended if this is what you're looking for! Thanks for a great dinner, Chef Francesca!
Erin
19 Sep 2016
My wife bought me a pasta making class with Chef Francesca for my birthday. This was a fantastic class. The class took place in Chef Francesca's kitchen in her apartment in Santa Monica. She was warm and welcoming as everyone was in her kitchen. It was as if we were guests in her house.
We learned how to make Linguini and 2 shapes of Ravioli and 2 sauces (Carbonara and Butter/Sage). Chef Francesca went very slow and showed us how to perform each part of the recipe. I was so confident after the class that I made the Linguini and Carbonara sauce for a party of 15 the next day (it was a potluck dinner at my wife's boss' house). It came out great. I will continue to use what I learned yesterday for the rest of my life. I now have the confidence to make my own pasta.
Thank you very much Chef Francesca.
joy
09 Sep 2016
Chef Francesca was wonderful! This was our first time and so we didn't know what to expect. Chef Francesca was very welcoming, she had great stories, and the food was just perfect. Thank you for teaching us how to make fresh pasta, we loved every minute.
Clayton
05 Sep 2016
If you are at all unsure about which CozyMeal experience to try out - we highly recommend this one! Chef Francesca made everything from scratch and even shared some rare ingredients from her home in Sardinia... Seriously one of, if not the best dining experience we have ever had. Cannot recommend highly enough! We will be back in the future!
Talula
21 Jul 2016
We had the best experiance and my friend and I acctaully felt like for the few hours we were making and enjoying pasta, we were in Italy. We also tried her delicious gelato at her store and loved the peanut butter and Nutella! Thank you and we will definitely be back. We recommend this to any one who wants to enjoy making and tasting Italian food!
Melissa
13 Jul 2016
This was our first time using cozymeal and we weren't sure how it was going to be, Francesca invited us into her house and created a whole Italian experience for us to enjoy. The homemade pasta was unbelievable! It was an overall awesome experience.
jessica
10 Jul 2016
My husband and I had a great time learning to cook Italian food with Chef Francesca. She is very sweet and professional. It was our first time learning how to cook and she made our experience pleasant. Oh and the food was AH-MA-ZING. Very very grateful we met her and had a chance to cook and eat delicious Italian food!!
Ayda
07 Jul 2016
Thank you Chef Francesca!
Seth
23 Jun 2016
Incredible food, incredible conversation. Would highly recommend.
Whitney
20 Jun 2016
My husband and I absolutely loved our time with Francesca. We wanted a unique date night experience and this was perfect. The food and company with outstanding. Looking forward to doing something with Francesca again soon!
Donald
17 Jun 2016
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend Francesca.
lela
06 Jun 2016
Francesca is wonderful! She hosted the class in her home, which meant there was limited space for us to help out in the process. But, it ended up working really well for us. We had time to chat and catch up among ourselves. Francesca did a great job of explaining each part of the cooking process for every course. She also had us help with the pasta making, which was really fun! Thank you, Francesca!
Kian
28 May 2016
We had our first couples cooking class with Chef Francesca and it was a totally amazing experience. The food she prepared was delicious, tasty, and fresh. But her personality was what made the experience that much more pleasant and enjoyable. We are sure to come back for another class with her. She is the best, a true professional!
Ilona
12 May 2016
Chef Francesca was knowledgeable and accommodating. She answered the multitude of questions my family hurled at her. She was knowledgeable, yet easy going. The food was delicious. Everyone went home happy.
robert
11 May 2016
Chef Francesca was a true delight and a fantastic chef. My Fiance' and I had such an enjoyable evening with her. She did not rush, but treated us like old friends and made us feel very welcome in her home. Her knowledge and skill is excellent and we cant' wait to try out some of the recipes we learned. I would definitely recommend an evening with her.
Talia
02 May 2016
Chef Francesca and this class was awesome! She is warm, kind and patient. We learned how to make our own pasta from scratch, about Italy and of course had the opportunity to enjoy the delicious food. Our group had novice cooks and experts and we all loved it. It was such a great experience!
Ashlyn
29 Apr 2016
It was a great first experience in an intimate setting. Chef Francesca was a delight and the pasta was DELICIOUS!
Idan
25 Apr 2016
Francesca Is amazing! thanks so much for an awesome experience :)
Dane
17 Apr 2016
Dining with Chef Francesca was truly a wonderful experience. The food was exquisite and conversation fantastic. I'd recommend this experience to anybody. Yum!
Aja
15 Apr 2016
Our evening with Chef Francesca was so enjoyable and SO delicious! She welcomed us into her home, and walked us through how to make an amazing Italian meal start to finish. Not only was it a delicious 4-course meal, but easily one we could all make ourselves. Francesca was a joy to be around. We enjoyed wine and espressos, while she whipped up a meal I have been thinking about ever since. We loved the experience, the company, the food, and would devour a Chef Francesca meal any day!
gregory
14 Apr 2016
Francesca was great! the food was delicious and she was fun to talk with. she was great about answering questions and we really enjoyed the interactive experience. if we lived closer we'd be tempted to have her cook for us all the time!!
Brian
07 Apr 2016
Chef Francesca was fantastic! She came to our house to cook dinner for wife's birthday and we enjoyed every moment of it. From the preparation of the meal to the delicious food she served, it was all incredible. I would recommend her to anyone and look forward to having her back to our home again very soon!
Neil
25 Mar 2016
Thank you for an enjoyable evening. Chef Francesca's food is excellent. We will definitely be returning for another class. Chef Francesca took the time to answer questions, was pleasant to talk with, I would recommend her class to anyone. Thank you
Mane
09 Mar 2016
We took the Pasta making course with Chef Francesca a few weeks ago and had an incredible time. It was amazing that she basically had 4 strangers come into her own home to learn how to make delicious food, right in front of us, it was like having a private chef! We learned how to make 3 different kinds of pasta, all of which were delicious. My boyfriend and I used her recipe to make our own fresh pasta a few days ago and it turned out better than I could have expected, thanks to her easy and caring approach. I'm looking forward to taking more classes with her!
Derrick
06 Mar 2016
I was looking for something special to share with my wife on our anniversary. This was perfect. It was very intimate the chef slowed things down for us. And learned the cultural meaning behind the dish. A must do. Thank you for the evening Chef Francesca
Ameet
20 Feb 2016
Francesca, we had a wonderful time, and hope to see you at Dolcenero!
Brian
02 Feb 2016
Thank you Chef Francesca! We had a wonderful time exploring the pasta of Sardinia! Chef Francesca's kitchen is an intimate setting, allowing each person to view close-up and take part in the culinary process. We learned about Francesca's roots in Italy and how her upbringing influenced her love for cooking. We definitely got our fill of amazing food! Grazie Mille!
Nicholas
09 Jan 2016
My girlfriend and I took the pasta making class with Francesca and it was a great experience. Francesca is fun, knowledgable and crazy talented. Best ravioli I've ever had!
Melissa
06 Oct 2015
I absolutely loved spending time with Chef Francesca! Her personality is so bright and she is so much fun to be around. Her cooking is magnificent... everything was extremely fresh and delicious. I learned so much from her from a short amount of time. I look forward to booking her class again!
