Cooking Class - Modern and Classic Italian Fusion

76 reviews

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$ 99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Chef Rodney's innovative menu fuses modern and traditional Italian cuisine to create an awe-inspiring spread.

In this hands-on class, Chef Rodney gives you the best of both worlds as he teaches you both new and old techniques, and recipes customary to Italian cooking.

You will begin by learning how to make a smooth as silk sweet corn velouté. Next, hone your seafood skills as you prepare a pan-seared rainbow trout infused with an earthy sweetness. For dessert, you will learn the techniques to crafting a match made in heaven: A creamy, tart and wonderfully luscious Italian lemon meringue.

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

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Date Night, Fusion, Gourmet, Group, Italian, Mother's Day, Valentine's

Meet your chef

Chef Rodney

Food safety certified

76 reviews

With his enthusiastic personality and over 30 years of experience, Chef Rodney hosts incredibly entertaining cooking classes. He has an extensive background in hospitality, has been featured on Fox 5 in San Diego and has progressive experience as a sous chef, chef de cuisine and executive chef. He’s cooked for Aretha Franklin, Bill Gates and President George Bush and is now helming the kitchen at a classic American fare restaurant, giving new twists to signature items.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

What You’ll Do

Chef Rodney's innovative menu fuses modern and traditional Italian cuisine to create an awe-inspiring spread.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Date Night, Fusion, Gourmet, Group, Italian, Mother's Day, Valentine's

COVID-19 protocols this chef will implement are:

Social Distancing Friendly

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Eddie

25 Feb 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My girlfriend and I took Chef Rodney’s class for Valentine’s Day, and we both loved it! Easily one of the best experiences we’ve had together. From the start, Chef Rodney made everything fun, interactive, and engaging. It wasn’t just about following a recipe—he really took the time to break things down and explain why certain techniques work, which made a huge difference. What really stood out was how hands-on the class was. It wasn’t just watching someone cook—we were in the mix, learning as we went. Chef Rodney’s energy was next level, and you could tell how passionate he is about what he does. That passion made the entire experience even better. We walked in excited and left feeling more confident in the kitchen (and full, which is always a win). Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun activity, or just a way to level up your cooking skills, this class is 100% worth it. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who already knows their way around the kitchen, you’ll walk away with new skills, more confidence, and a great experience. Can’t recommend it!!!

Edward

22 Jul 2024

This was my second ever cooking class, the first was at another school where the objective was to make Thai food. We were divided into groups to do different parts of the meal, and I walked away with only a superficial knowledge of how to make chicken coconut soup. Cozymeal and Chef Rodney's class, on the other hand was so much better in that we were involved in every aspect (even to loading the dishwasher afterwards). I came away from this with actual knowledge, I feel confident I could recreate the meal in my own kitchen. Chef Rodney has a great personality, he could easily have his own TV show, cooking or otherwise. All in all, it was a fun, entertaining experience, and I gained some practical knowledge that I look forward to using soon!

Michael

20 Feb 2024

Well Done Chef Rodney! A great experience with lots of laughs and incredible food! The Trout was PERFECT! We will do this again!

Anfernee

18 Feb 2024

WOW! This was the best chef experience and cooking class I've ever had in my entire life. Chef Rod's food is amazing. The style and the jokes are icing on the cake. I HIGHLY recommend booking chef Rod. This food will knock your socks off. If you are looking for someone with great food and decades of experience - Chef Rod is your guy.

Nichole

19 Sep 2022

This was an amazing experience, Chef Rodney is amazing. He came in and made the whole experience fun and educational. Learned to cook an amazing meal and had a great time doing it. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking another experience soon. Thanks Chef!

Jacqueline

15 Sep 2022

He was very friendly, fun and professional. He was able to handle our rowdy group and kept everything clean.

Iris

15 Sep 2022

We had an exceptional experience overall with Chef Rodney! He is charismatic and superb in the kitchen; great instruction, wonderful recipes, and the pace was just right. I would highly recommend this class!

Michelle

15 Sep 2022

Rodney was terrific. Quite obviously an experienced chef who enjoys cooking and interacting with people. He came on time, prepared and organized and made the evening fun for us, he was really personable. Would definitely recommend him and use him again.

Madison

23 Dec 2021

We had a great night with chef Rodney! Such amazing food, he is so nice!

Mary

27 Feb 2019

Very Personable and the food was delicious! Made me feel like I can definitely make this at home!! Loved his energy!

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Rodney

Sharron

05 Mar 2025

I can't say enough about this experience! My husband and I had an amazing time and what we made was delicious. Chef Rodney was funny, engaging, and interesting and his home was lovely and immaculate. We would definitely do another class with him and highly recommend this class to anyone who loves sushi.

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Karim

16 Feb 2025

Chef Rodney was amazing. We learned a lot, had a great time, and the food was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to upgrade their date night.

Paul

15 Feb 2025

Great company and great food. Chef Rodney makes it very friendly and hospitable while showing off some very useful skill sets to take home.

Josh

31 Jan 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Chef Rodney. We learned so many tips and tricks, and ate an incredible meal. Rodney’s conversation was wonderful and uplifting. We will be booking another class with him!

Dwayne

29 May 2024

Chef Rodney made you feel like you was part of the family. I would cook with Chef Rodney again.

james

29 May 2024

Wow, such a amazing meal and experience! Rodney's creation was exceptional, and his fun and kind personality was the icing on top. The chicken was perfectly seared and juicy, the sauce so full of flavor, and the asparagus perfectly crispy (something we've never accomplished lol)! Rodney is warm, kind and professional and it's clear why he's had the opportunity to lead culinary experiences and teams all over the country and world. We couldn't have asked for a better night! We highly recommend Rodney and hope to try his other creations in the future! Thank you again, Rodney!

Valerie Fitzpatrick

27 May 2024

I, honestly, do not recommend this cooking class. The chef offers the class in his house. The kitchen and eating area is too small to accommodate a class of 8. He jorkes and talks about himself a lot. He talked more about himself rather than making it a personal experience for the guests. He doesn't tell you the recipe as you are cooking; rushing ingredients into the mix before you can see what he is adding. When asked what he added; his response was, "Don't worry. I'll send the recipes." No one received the recipes. Then, he, suddenly, told the guests they had to leave because he had something to do. The guest had not recieved or finished the food that they paid for.

Nick

20 May 2024

Rodney was great, we enjoyed his company and his food.

Jessica Walker

13 May 2024

Average Experience with Chef Rodney's Cooking Class My experience with Chef Rodney's cooking class was just okay. One aspect that wasn't clear beforehand was that the session took place at his home, which raised safety concerns for me. Additionally, the lack of pre-prepared ingredients meant we spent more time prepping than cooking, making the class run longer than expected. We were hurried out at the end because of another class scheduled, leaving a rushed feeling. Perhaps with a more prepared kitchen environment, equipped with industrial appliances, the class could run smoother. Overall, it's an average experience that others might enjoy, but I wouldn't do it again personally. Just be aware it's hosted at the chef's home.

Sachin

30 Apr 2024

Great time with Chef Rodney! Recommend to everyone

Emily

19 Apr 2024

BEST EXPERIENCE! I booked this as a birthday gift for my friend, and we both enjoyed it. Chef Rodney is amazing and hilarious. It’s is worth the price. You learn to cook something new, have a nice meal, and enjoy your time with others. I will definitely book again!

Donovan

11 Feb 2024

1000000/10 experience chef Rodney and his simplicity of sushi cooking class was fun , funny, interactive very hands on and hands down delicious everything was clean well organized FRESH! and very visually appealing. I really enjoyed Chef Rodney for sharing his expertise and background with us all while helping us make a beautiful and delicious platter of Sushi and let me tell y’all the banana rice pudding was chefs kiss at the end will definitely be booking more classes with chef Rodney in the future!!!

Chaz

18 Aug 2023

Chef Rodney was incredible. The penultimate professional, he helped guide my wife and I through an incredible meal. I can’t wait to connect with Chef Rodney again.

Ben

03 Apr 2023

Excellent experience as always with Chef Rodney!

Russell

01 Apr 2023

Outstanding experience! Who knew we would get a first class sushi experience, along with a comedy routine AND some great life coaching? Chef Rodney was effortless in guiding our class, while being witty and engaging the entire time. Everything he had us prepare was delicious. I cannot recommend this experience enough. To cement the training, we did it all again last night on our own, and it turned out great. Thank you so much, Chef Rodney!

Nathalie

28 Mar 2023

Chef Rodney made our evening event phenomenal! The food, the energy and the entire experience was 5 stars ⭐️! Nathalie Bevis

27 Mar 2023

Learned and laughed throughout the whole class! Thank you for the great time and experience!

Donna

25 Mar 2023

Hosted #cozymeal cooking class, Seasonal French Fare. Salmon pâté, lamb chops with butternut dauphinoise potatoes, and a chocolate soufflé. Chef Rodney was fantastic, charming, funny, and a great instructor. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening with him. Good wine, good friends, and great food! Everything was very delicious.

Sofia

24 Mar 2023

Chef Rodney was amazing! My boyfriend and I had made sushi a few times, but learned a lot of tips and actually know how to make amazing sushi now. Rodney was so much fun to learn from and cook with.

Kendall

29 Jan 2023

Rodney is excellent! A fantastic chef, excellent personality, a very special evening for me and my girlfriend. The sushi he served was delectable, and the rice pudding was amazing. I would absolutely recommend this choice to anyone asking

Alisa

26 Jan 2023

Chef Rodney was outstanding. This was for a team meeting that we had in Southern California. The food was excellent. Chef was entertaining, engaging, informative and funny.

Barbara

09 Jan 2023

This was such an awesome, no pressure class by Chef Rodney! We thoroughly enjoyed the lesson, the food, and the conversation. We will definitely call on Chef Rodney for our next class!

Kimberly Villanueva

11 Oct 2022

Great food. Fun Chef. Great evening.

LaTaysha McRae

10 Oct 2022

Chef Rodney was great. I'm not a big fan of French cuisine but the food he helped us created was amazing and flavorful. The presentation was simple but elegant. I had a great time with my group and will definitely attend another class with Chef Rodney.

Miranda

09 Oct 2022

He was very friendly and made the experience stress-free. Will do another event with him.

Karena

28 Feb 2022

We had a great time with Chef Rodney! Down to earth yet so knowledgeable! Definitely would do again and recommend it to others!

Mallorie

27 Feb 2022

Rodney created a very memorable and enjoyable experience for my husband, son, and father. He has incredible energy, is very personable and explained every part of the process with patience and enthusiasm. I would highly recommend Rodney for any culinary teaching experience.

Isaac

15 Feb 2022

Fantastic chef and great food! Great as a Valentine's day activity!

Phillip

02 Feb 2022

Great food! Great chef and fantastic company. Will definitely hire again. Had a great business meeting and Chef Rodney set the vibe and atmosphere. Definitely would hire again for personal or business event.

Morgan

30 Jan 2022

We absolutely loved Chef Rodney! He was an absolute delight. We booked the private sushi bar for my husband’s birthday and the food was great - the mango rice pudding was a hit with our group. Honestly, we just loved our evening with the Chef! Looking forward to reserving another event.

Cameron

29 Jan 2022

Thanks so much to Chef Rodney! He’s very knowledgeable and personable and enjoyed having him in our home for the lesson.

Maria

15 Jan 2022

Chef Rodney created such an amazing experience for me and my friends! The food was incredible, very fresh tasting and delicious! He was so personable and was very fun to be around. Would definitely recommend to anyone!!

Kelly

29 Dec 2021

Highly recommend

Amanda

27 Dec 2021

Chef Rodney was unbelievably phenomenal. He was entertaining, polite, patient, and professional. We booked a class for our 9 year old sushi loving son as a Christmas present, and Chef Rodney was able to to keep a high expectation for the class while truly meeting the theme of this class— simple. He worked to make sure our son understood each step, while also providing ingredients and skills for a delicious meal. He is worth every single penny and so much more. I can’t imagine a better experience.

Amanda

15 Jul 2021

We loved our evening with Chef Rodney! He had everything ready, explained and demonstrated all the techniques, as well as taught our group with patience. He gave wonderful tips to use in the future as well. He is very professional, knowledgeable and funny. It was our first time doing this and we all would do it again especially if we could have Chef Rodney!

Herald

08 May 2021

Chef Rodney was great! Excellent chef and teacher. My family and I learned a lot, and we shared a fun experience with a truly awesome person.

Isaac

07 Mar 2021

Chef Rodney was an excellent host and made sure we were learning and not just eating haha. We are still waiting to get the recipes so we can start using our new found knowledge!

Laura

14 Nov 2020

We had a great time with Chef Rodney. The food was great and we learned a lot in a relaxed setting. Fun family outing.

Philan

28 Oct 2020

Chef Rodney was great but for 400 bucks I was expecting a large kitchen and Paired wine options. This is just based on previous experiences. I understand it is in the chef’s home but upon arriving I found it difficult to find the apartment. The cooking environment was distracting with outside noises.

Chris

09 Oct 2020

Rodney was amazing. He’s very personable and the food he cooked was an 11/10. I would hire him in a heartbeat again. Thanks Rodney!

Brian

13 Sep 2020

Amazing evening! Can’t wait to do it again!

Emily

07 Sep 2020

Chef Rodney was awesome and very accommodating for my group!

Michael

27 Aug 2020

Rodney provided the perfect setting for my wife's surprise birthday gift. From the moment that he was waiting outside to help us find his apartment to the moment we were leaving with our newfound skill he was a wonderful and warm host. I highly recommend Chef Rodney to anyone who wants a fun evening full of laughter, learning, and lots of good food!

Gaby

28 Jul 2020

Chef Rodney was absolutely incredible. I bought this as an experience for my boyfriend and I and he was so friendly and accommodating in helping us learn everything. He let us be hands on with everything and the food was incredible. I definitely recommend booking this sushi experience and it really can be as simple as he says! Thank you again Chef Rodney! We had the most amazing time.

Jennifer

17 Feb 2020

It was so much fun. It's like having a good friend invite you over for dinner, but teach you how to cook in the process. It's really neat that he can turn his home into a teaching environment, but make it seem like a dinner party at the same time.

Angela

09 Dec 2019

Chef Rodney was friendly, fun, and down to earth. He made French cooking seemed accessible! We had an amazing time learning and cooking with Chef Rodney. would love to take another lesson with him soon!

Shara

21 Oct 2019

Chef Rodney was perfect. If you love to learn new things about cooking ... and want to be able to also do them in your home not some fancy gourmet kitchen he is the man to show you. Great conversation and helpful tips in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. He is a must book !

wen

25 Jul 2019

For Chinese it's a wonderful experience to know how to cook in western style especially French or Italian. The two children are very excited too. We enjoy the meal very much.

Dan

16 Jun 2019

Chef Rodney absolutely ROCKED! He was engaging, professional, and is a great instructor. The whole time, he emphasized the simplicity of what we were doing and he was right! My wife and I had an awesome time!

Ryan

27 May 2019

We had a great time with Rodney! He made the experience easy and fun - never would've thought that making sushi could be so simple! We'll definitely be using his recipes in the future.

Michael

01 Apr 2019

Thank you, Chef Rodney! We had a wonderful time chatting, cooking, drinking and learning. Rodney is super hospitable and super knowledgeable when it comes to his craft. We learned some great tips, which will find their way into our home-cooking repertoire and unleashed at the next dinner party. All in all, it was a wonderful evening and a terrific value.

Trenton

23 Mar 2019

Chef Rodney’s excellence as a teacher and host are surpassed only by his mastery in the kitchen. Outstanding meal, outstanding company. Highly recommended.

Wade

04 Mar 2019

What an amazing experience to see a professional at his craft but what was more impressive was how he turned it into a wonderful learning experience and made it a memorable date night for me and my wife. I will recommend this to all my coworkers and friends.

Kenna

04 Mar 2019

My husband and I had a great date night making sushi with Rodney. He helped us see how simple it can be, and everything turned out delicious! He was entertaining to talk to as we created our meal.

Kevin

02 Jan 2019

We had a great time with Chef Rodney! Not only did we get an awesome meal out of the experience, we are eager to try cooking the same dishes at home for our friends soon.

Maxime

28 Dec 2018

Thank you it was a great experience. Food was delicious. Totally worth it. Chef Rodney was very knowledgeable and passionate about his craft.

Jade

15 Nov 2018

I couldn’t have asked for a more special or intimate way to celebrate a birthday or any other occasion for that matter! Chef Rodney is truly gifted and I loved every aspect of sharing his home and kitchen!! He was patient, informative, and very engaging as we went through each entree. I learned some new techniques and actually left feeling like every penny spent was worth it and then some! Please don’t hesitate to seek his services for large or small events because the quality, food, service, and personality is top notch!!

Marina

14 Nov 2018

Me and my husband attended cooking class for the our anniversary. It was unforgettable experience. Food was amazing and chef Rodney is so much fun, he made cooking class easy going and showed some useful cooking tricks. I highly recommend chef Rodney he is a great chef and very pleasant person.

Brett

08 Sep 2018

He was a total gem of a human being. Great heart and even better chef. I can't recommend this guy enough!!!

Lexx

30 Aug 2018

Chef Rodney was not only professional, but a fun time as well. All dishes were easily explained, easy to prepare and absolutely delicious!!! Home was exceptionally clean!! Definitely a recommended class!

David

20 Aug 2018

Chef Rodney was wonderful! We had a really enjoyable evening! Thank you!

David

31 Jul 2018

Great food and presentation. Rodney is terrific host, very personable.

Tyler

18 Jul 2018

Chef Rodney made cooking enjoyable! Everything we made was delicious. I would definitely take another class from him.

Sandy

21 Jun 2018

Chef Rodney was so fun!! We had a great time. My only complaint is Chef did not get notice there were 2 additional people so we had 4 people on 2 portions of food and still had to pay for 4 people. Outside of that, it was fun.

Xica

14 May 2018

We had a blast with Rodney! Great guy and an excellent chef!