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Team Building Activity - The Ultimate Paella Experience
Team Building Activity - The Ultimate Paella Experience
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What You’ll Do
Gather round a casuela de paella and learn how to build this quintessential Spanish dish!
In this hands-on class, join Chef David for a team building experience that will build up your team and your culinary repertoire.
Paella is the perfect balance of comfort and refinement, exotic yet familiar, and traditional yet modern. But most of all, paella is a social meal meant to connect people and build bonds. Not only will you and your team work together to make paella, but you'll also learn how to make montaditos or “treats on bread,” as well as a brown butter version of a classic Spanish cheesecake.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Montaditos
With fresh anchovies, Spanish olives and herbs
Paella
Choose from
Seafood, chicken or vegetable
Quesada Pasiega
A dense dessert made with brown butter, berries and almond crumble
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 20
- Maximum Guests 30
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Adult, Corporate, Fun, Group, Spanish
Meet your chef
Chef David Verified Chef
Chef David draws upon his vast culinary experience to offer unique, engaging classes for those looking to expand their cooking expertise. Most recently an executive chef, Chef David has worked at Michelin-starred and James Beard award-winning restaurants across the U.S. He knows first and foremost that cooking should be fun and enjoyable. Join him for entertaining classes that are anything but traditional!
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Event location:
What You’ll Do
Gather round a casuela de paella and learn how to build this quintessential Spanish dish!
In this hands-on class, join Chef David for a team building experience that will build up your team and your culinary repertoire.
Paella is the perfect balance of comfort and refinement, exotic yet familiar, and traditional yet modern. But most of all, paella is a social meal meant to connect people and build bonds. Not only will you and your team work together to make paella, but you'll also learn how to make montaditos or “treats on bread,” as well as a brown butter version of a classic Spanish cheesecake.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Montaditos
With fresh anchovies, Spanish olives and herbs
Paella
Choose from
Seafood, chicken or vegetable
Quesada Pasiega
A dense dessert made with brown butter, berries and almond crumble
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 20
- Maximum Guests 30
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Adult, Corporate, Fun, Group, Spanish
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Lauren
29 Oct 2018
Chef David was great, super knowledgeable and made the experience great for all the attendees.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef David
Ntokozo
18 Dec 2019
Chef David is not only a great chef, he's charismatic and a lot of fun. He knows how to walk the fine line between being playful and casual while also remaining very professional - quite a feat!
The meal was absolutely delicious, and we picked up a lot of everyday cooking skills like tips and tricks that will dramatically reduce the time it takes for you to chop vegetables!
Lots of fun, I highly recommend
William
14 Dec 2019
This guy is amazing and the food blew us all away. I learned a lot and had a blast.
Sarah
25 Oct 2019
Chef David did a wonderful job! The food was amazing and our group had a fantastic time. Would love to do this again!
Robert
30 Sep 2019
Nice guy, enjoyable class, and great food!
Eric
30 Sep 2019
Friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed our time with Chef David!
Minnie
07 Jun 2019
Fun, friendly, and delicious food! Everyone in our team had a great experience, what more could I ask for? :) Thank you Chef!
Liz
29 May 2019
David was great and the food was delicious! We left happy, slightly better chefs, and full of yummy food!
Justin
15 Apr 2019
Amazing experience! Chef David was very talented and super personable.
Tanea
11 Jan 2019
Our team had a great time learning, cooking, and building relationship during the class. We would definitely plan another event like this.
Jimmy
17 Dec 2018
Chef David was terrific! Wonderful instruction and super tasty food. Would highly recommend!
Kathy
24 Sep 2018
Fantastic experience! Chef David was knowledgeable, amazing cook, super fun, great teacher!
Jennifer
22 Jul 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed the Brunch cooking class with David! He was fun, talented, patient, very knowledgeable and interesting. I loved the high end ingredients that Chef David used, as well. I learned so much! I will definitely be taking another class and will highly recommend Cozymeal to my friends:)
Kathy
17 Jul 2018
Chef David was really informative and fun to cook with - he really encouraged us all to push ourselves to attempt all the dishes and balanced having us do the cooking with demonstrating proper process!
Quynh
06 Jul 2018
We did a work event here and had so much fun! The class was informative but very social so we all chatted, laughed, ate, and drank the whole time. Highly recommend
Angela
05 Jul 2018
We had a great experience! The food was delicious and interactive! I recommended using Cozymeal for more team events. I will also do another one for me and my friends in the future :) Many thanks for a great time!
Ali
22 May 2018
Chef David was awesome! He was entertaining and taught us a number of new tricks for cooking that I know we will all try to use. The dinner was also amazing.
Daniel
12 May 2018
Thanks for the experience David!
Georgia
06 Apr 2018
My team and I had the best time taking David's class! He was super entertaining and the food was incredible. Would definitely recommend for a work event or just a fun night with friends!
Carla
31 Mar 2018
Wonderful in all respects. The venue, the menu, the way we were guided through the meal preparation, and most importantly Chef David himself – his obvious expertise, wealth of knowledge, manner and sense of humor.
Brendan
18 Mar 2018
David was a great host. Very knowledgeable and engaging. The food was absolutely delicious!
Brian
27 Jan 2018
Really fun. David was a great host and the food was excellent!
Miave
20 Jan 2018
Great experience, well prepared, lots of food, fun chef, DELICIOUS, fantastic atmosphere, gorgeous apartment
Olga
21 Dec 2017
We had a great time at a company event with chief David - he's so knowledgeable and entertaining! Thank you very much.
Jennifer
11 Dec 2017
It was great! Loved leaning about the food and why you add certain ingredients, and everything tasted amazing. Also, the food was completely doable in your home kitchen.
Nathan
02 Dec 2017
Knowledgeable, unpretentious, and inviting. Chef David was great and we had a wonderful time. Such a good date idea or celebration activity. Either way it was awesome to step into David's world and glean some good info. Would definitely go again!
Teudy
27 Nov 2017
Chef David was incredible! My first experience taking a cooking class and would definitely do it again soon. Highly recommended!
Rachel
20 Nov 2017
Chef David was great! We had a great time making and eating delicious food.
Vanessa
11 Feb 2020
Chef David created a great environment for our group. He taught everyone some new kitchen tricks, and everyone thought the food tasted amazing. He was flexible when we needed to shorten the evening without sacrificing the quality of the experience.
Jesse
16 Jan 2020
Super fun chef and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for a team building event.
Maricel
07 Jan 2020
Cooking is never fun for me but Chef David made it fun! Simple, easy-to-follow recipes and it tasted delish!
Leslie
07 Jan 2020
He was a wonderful and knowledgeable chef and most of all very patience with all of us.
Jessica
05 Dec 2019
David was awesome! My team had the best time and the food was so delicious and super accessible to try and make at home. I would recommend him in a second.
Lauren
22 Nov 2019
Chef David was so fun and the whole evening was awesome! Our team had a great time getting out of the office and learning something new! Thanks David!
Wendy
21 Nov 2019
Chef David was great and prepared a delicious meal for us.
Lodovico
15 Nov 2019
Vert funny, clear explanations and engaging!
Taylor
22 Sep 2019
Chef David was awesome! He did such a great job including every single person in our group (14 people total) throughout the cooking class. The team had such a blast and really enjoyed working together to make an amazing meal. Thank you so much for such a delightful afternoon!
Nojan
22 Jul 2019
Great and fun attitude. Enjoyed it!
Madeline
30 Jun 2019
We had a really great time at the event, chef David was a lot of fun and the food was delicious! Definitely thinking of having another cooking event soon.
Sana
21 Jun 2019
The team had a great experience every step up of the way as Chef David brought his passion to the table. We got to collaborate and get creative with our cooking skills while enjoying great company & conversation. A wonderful way to combine fun and learning. Thank you!!
Ada
23 May 2019
My team and I had a great time! It was a great mix of hands on and watching (sometimes classes are all watching). David was engaging and explained everything very thoroughly.
Daniel
21 Apr 2019
The hash browns are amazing
Robert
12 Apr 2019
David was awesome! The party we had was about 8 people. He got everyone involved, made the experience fun, and was more of a "hang out" experience. Would 100% do it again.
Carlos
01 Apr 2019
Chef David was fun and engaging and the food was delicious!
Je-Ming
01 Apr 2019
great!
Carlisha
26 Mar 2019
Amazing job!
Michael
13 Mar 2019
Chef David was fantastic, couldn't have asked for a better experience! He involved all of us, incredibly knowledgeable, and fun at the same time. The food and experience were A+, I would give 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend!
wayne
17 Feb 2019
Chef David - Yay! - engaging, informative and fun, he orchestrated a fantastic dinner and show for our group of twelve out of towners! Chef David shared cooking tips and tricks, providing a wonderful atmosphere to learn, laugh and enjoy a wonderful meal together. His preparation, selections and wonderful sense of humor delivered a terrific evening. The meal as well rounded, tasty, great portions and even the vegetarians in our group had plenty to choose from. This is a perfect activity for a group!
Aly
25 Jan 2019
Thanks so much for an awesome class! Our team had a great time with Chef David. The food was absolutely incredible.
Jeanette
18 Jan 2019
Chef David was amazing. He had great energy and our team event was a lot of fun. Space wise it would’ve been great to have a little bit more space to participate as well as to sit and eat.
Nikki
13 Jan 2019
Thank you Chef David! You and your team made our team building event a HUGE success. Everyone had a great time, your enthusiasm & sense of humor made the event even more memorable.
Julian
11 Jan 2019
David was an excellent instructor and he facilitated some great learning and fun with our group. And the food we made was AMAZING!
Alina
04 Dec 2018
Our work team had a wonderful time - David and his recipes were great!
Erika
14 Nov 2018
Chef David was great, and had the energy to match a group of 20+ cooks-in-training!
Kelly
25 Oct 2018
Thank you so much! Everyone had a lot of fun.
Mukund
10 Oct 2018
We had a great time with Chef David. He was an entertaining host.
Alexis
05 Oct 2018
Chef David was great! We had a company event here and it was a lot of fun. Great energy and a lot of really helpful information. Made our team bonding event one to remember. Thank you so much Chef David for a great time!
Emily
15 Sep 2018
Chef David was awesome! We learned so much, ate so much delicious food, and had a great time. We're so glad we took this class!
Laura
10 Sep 2018
Chef David was awesome and we had such a great time! Menu was outstanding and lots of great tips for cooking skills and how to replicate at home for a group. Would definitely take again and can't wait to check out his tapas class too!
Billy
04 Sep 2018
Fun class; also learned a bit about Bay Area food and cooking resources
Patrick
22 Aug 2018
Chef David was an awesome host. So knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Made the experience so fun. The food was seriously good.. definitely recommend!!
Fredrik
21 Aug 2018
There were 12 of us in the class and it was perfectly organized by Chef David with a balance of having us prepare certain things and delivering others as he taught us. He was knowledgeable and entertaining so the class flew by and the food was delicious. Our group really enjoyed the evening and would gladly attend again!
Lynette
17 Aug 2018
Chef David gave our team an amazing experience! He was very warm, engaging, and answered our many questions throughout the whole class. Our team has a range of cooking skills and comfort levels in the kitchen but he gave us tasks that matched us perfectly. The meal was delicious and we are very excited about our next team cooking class. Thank you, Chef David!!
Raymond
31 Jul 2018
Amazing experience! Would recommend to others!
Jason
19 Jul 2018
Chef David's breakfast was perfect for our work event! We had 5 guests and he was able to keep us all engaged and entertained throughout the entire meal.
Kalo
16 Jul 2018
What an absolutely fun experience! We celebrated a friend's birthday at Chef David's Enchanting Brunch class and it was perfect for a Saturday afternoon. We all learned so much and had a chance to enjoy yummy food. Would definitely sign up for another one of his classes!
Lucy
10 Jul 2018
Spent the afternoon with Chef David for our team off-site and had a great time!! Chef David was interactive, informational, and the food was fantastic. Each dish had a unique spin on classic Spanish cuisine and Chef David was amazing at walking us through the whole process. Would DEFINITELY recommend doing this for a group!!
Kellye
02 Jul 2018
My sisters and I had the most awesome experience with Chef David! He made gourmet cooking seem effortless, and the food was DIVINE! Highly recommended.
Alexandra
02 Jul 2018
Chef David was a fantastic host. He was very enthusiastic about what we were cooking (and why). I would highly recommend his course.
Angela
29 Jun 2018
Amazing and memorable experience. Everyone loved it and the food was delicious. Can't wait to do it again! Thanks so much Chef David!
PAMELA
22 Jun 2018
We attended “A Beautiful and Enchanting Brunch” with Chef David. Chef David was a great instructor and very engaging. His approach to food was amazing. We learned so much from the class and we are looking forward to preparing an Elegant Brunch for our family and friends. We were amazed at how such simple ingredients could result in such a gourmet meal. I would definitely attend another class with Chef David. Thanks for a great afternoon.
Shelley
11 Jun 2018
Chef David was great and would definitely book again. It was a bday surprise for my mother who enjoyed it thoroughly!! Menu was great, Chef David was entertaining and funny. It was a great experience and would definitely book with him again! We left stuffed and even cancelled reservations for dinner because we were so full! Thanks Chef David!
Cynthia
10 Jun 2018
He was engaging and gave just the right amount of instruction -- I learned some useful techniques. The food was delicious and I look forward to making the recipes -- especially appreciated the simplicity of the food.
Ashley
07 Jun 2018
David was fantastic! My team had so much fun cooking with him. And the food was absolutely delicious. Locally sourced all from Berkeley Bowl. He has a passion for cooking sustainably and reducing food waste. I would definitely book another class with Chef David.
Amy
17 May 2018
Unfortunately I couldn't attend but this is what my boss had to say about the event. "Terrific event! I would highly recommend it for other groups at NGM. Chef David was excellent." - David W.
Carol
14 May 2018
My cousin and I had a wonderful experience with Chef David. The food was amazing and Chec David was so informative and made the our experience memorable.
Neha
12 May 2018
Great food, relaxed, informative.
Raemi
11 May 2018
Chef David was great! The team really enjoyed him and loved the event. Thank you so much for jumping in last minute and ensuring that our even was successful!
ian
07 May 2018
Excellent! David was entertaining, knowledgeable and passionate about food. A hands on experience but not intimidating. The brunch we cooked was amazing and I’m looking forward to getting the Googledoc of the recipes etc. Thanks!
Daniel
24 Apr 2018
Wonderful experience. I booked a team-building experience with a group of 8 friends. Chef David is a great instructor and we all had a great time.
Benin
24 Apr 2018
Chef David is a marvelous instructor. He possessed a wealth of knowledge about the dishes we were preparing and was able to answer all of our questions about the recipes, all while keeping the experience fun!
Ash
22 Apr 2018
David is awesome, energetic and very knowledgeable about food! We are so glad we booked with him to teach us some simple and delicious tapas!
Edward
07 Apr 2018
Chef David provided a fun, educational, and delicious experience for my team. This is a great activity for individuals, friends, and corporate outings.
Rohan
05 Apr 2018
Chef David was awesome, would highly recommend!!
Bethany
01 Apr 2018
Our brunch with Chef David was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable and full of great information. He engaged us all and was a lot of fun. The food we made/ate was the best I have had in a very long time. Will for sure be scheduling another class with Chef David!
Virginia
01 Apr 2018
awsome class! Chef David is knowledgeable, passionate and highly skilled. cant wait to attend another one!
Becky
13 Mar 2018
Chef David was very enthusiastic and passionate about his menu. His knowledge was great and the dishes were delicious.
Michael
03 Mar 2018
Chef David was amazing! David is super knowledgeable and had lots insights on techniques, tools, ingredients, sustainable farming, food supply chain and beyond! We all got to participate and everyone was involved and engaged. Perhaps most importantly he is a great chef and the food was fresh and delicious! Wonderful fun evening and will definitely recommend to friends. Thanks again David!
Kyle
18 Feb 2018
Class with Chef David was great! Learned a lot and the food was delicious.
Julia
17 Feb 2018
This was amazing! So personable and the meal was delicious!! Chef David is awesome. Can’t wait to do another event with him!
Travia
07 Feb 2018
Great Class!
Gayathri
06 Feb 2018
It was a great experience David! You were a perfect Host!
dana
31 Jan 2018
David was great!
Andrew
20 Jan 2018
We had a great time with Chef David. Loved that he was all about limiting the waste of food. Was a nice guy and is clearly a very talented chef. Let us know when you do the rooftop grilling and we’ll be there!
Gail
14 Jan 2018
We loved this cooking class. The chef, David has a great sense of humor and is very knowledgeable. The recipes were definitely sophisticated but I left with the confidence that I could replicate the dishes in my kitchen. My fav was the homemade ricotta. I can’t wait to make it myself!
Definitely recommend this brunch. Loved it!
Philip
14 Jan 2018
We had an awesome experience Chef David! Besides learning how to make three awesome dishes (which we enjoyed all together after cooking), we learned a few very handy and cool tricks, enjoyed good conversation and had a fun tie. I highly recommend this class (or any class with Chef David)!
Lynnette
14 Jan 2018
Wonderful. Chef David is kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
Daniel
13 Jan 2018
Incredible experience. Friendly chef, delicious food, cozy atmosphere.
Elizabeth
21 Dec 2017
Chef David made the class a fun experience for our entire group! He was funny, entertaining, accommodating and had a lot of knowledge to share.
It was our 1st cooking class, and we will definitely do it again! The food was amazing. His caramelized Brussels sprouts converted even our biggest skeptic. Special thanks to Chef David for sharing his blood orange preserve!
Robin
21 Dec 2017
Chef David was AMAZING!! So helpful, funny and patient with our great. We picked a lot of great cooking tips. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Here is a mini album Instagram post of our day: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcLsiVcnlFJ/?taken-by=brownthisway
Malisa
21 Dec 2017
Chef David did an amazing job! We had such a fun time at our team event. The food was delicious!
Tammy
20 Dec 2017
Chef David is the best! He convinced me to try his brussel sprouts after not eating them for years and they were delicious!! Thanks Chef David!!
Julie
19 Dec 2017
5 Stars for Chef David!
Chef David was great - interactive, fun, and provided lots of info. Totally kept the team engaged. The venue was a bit lackluster - with little ambiance. Would be great if this class was offered in an environment that matched the food and chef!
Overall, we had a lot of fun and it was great for team building!
Highly recommend!
Conor
08 Dec 2017
David put together a great class!
Tushaar
13 Nov 2017
I attended a cooking class with Chef David. It was an awesome experience. Helping him prep, watching him plate things so beautifully, trying to replicate it, it was a good learning experience. He prepared some yummy dishes for us. Never knew warm salads could taste so good . Brussel sprouts are my favorite now. He patiently took us through each course. Would do any class with him again.
Maria
07 Nov 2017
Chef David was amazing. His expertise, passion and dedication is well presented on his class. He was accommodating with time and food preferences and my Team loved!
Reviews Chef David received outside of Cozymeal
Becky
28 Oct 2017
Chef David is a delicious teacher. His sushi is fantastic. He's a very nice person.
Kayla
28 Oct 2017
An amazingly fun day of food and cooking and new friends! David taught us so many little efficiency tips, knife skills, and plating techniques covered that go way beyond the course description--things I'll actually continue using on my own in the kitchen! Truly a phenomenal chef and teacher. Thank you!!
Ping
28 Oct 2017
I made many mistakes, but Chef David was very patient, he's such a great teacher. Totes fun with me and my ginge!
Christina
28 Oct 2017
I don't usually have that much fun in the kitchen, but Chef David created such an enjoyable experience around making a delicious meal. I tip my hat to you sir.
Jeff
19 Oct 2017
He's my son and the best chef I know, go take his cooking class! He teaches me things all the time!
Amy
17 Oct 2017
Went to the tapas class with my girlfriend for her birthday and had a great time. We learned a lot of cooking techniques that real chefs use. We are definitely having a holiday party to show off our new skills. Thanks David!
Donna
17 Oct 2017
Best chef I know!!! Really yummy food and fun with friends! Great for parties!
Anna
16 Oct 2017
I had so much fun with Chef David. He has an incredible personality and really knows his way around the kitchen. I loved that Chef David shared so many fancy restaurant techniques and made them look so easy and accessible. I’d recommend his class to anyone who wants to learn some cool cooking tricks while having fun cooking amazingly delicious food.
Nelson
15 Oct 2017
My friends and I took the brunch course on a double date and had a blast! Chef David made fancy cooking approachable (and obviously delicious). Can't want to make the ricotta waffles for the fam. Definitely coming back for his cute sushi class!
Leslie
13 Oct 2017
So much fun!! Chef David was awesome. Felt intimidated with the menu at first, but Chef David broke it down for us and made it really simple, while still being fancy. I'll be skipping the brunch lines from now on to make my own!!
Frank
03 Oct 2017
I found my roots... through his pan con tomaté. Thanks dude!
Katie
19 Dec 2018
David was great but the set up fell short of our expectations and quality for the amount we were spending on the event. We had to use camping stoves, there was no place to sit and eat our meals together , and very little cooking instructions so the event felt not well put together. Maybe soemthing you would expect for a $50/head person not $150.
