Cooking Class - Handmade Pasta Trio - Rockport

For our 4 year wedding anniversary my wife and I wanted to do something out of the box that we have never done before. After a little research we came across Chef Sawsan's "Homemade Pasta Trio" cooking class. We are so very happy that we chose this for our anniversary evening! First off, Chef Sawsan's kitchen in a cute colonial bed and breakfast that is something out of the Hallmark channel. From the moment we booked the cooking experience, Chef Sawsan was in touch with us and she was the nicest, most accommodating individual and really made us feel comfortable. Upon arrival, we were greeted, we checked into our room where we could relax and get ready to see the town. When it came time for the cooking experience, she lead us into her kitchen where the awesome cooking class experience began. Chef Sawsan is extremely informative and on top of teaching and helping us make our own fettuccini, gnocchi and bow ties; she taught us a ton regarding pasta making and pasta in general. We never realized how easy and fun it was to make until this class. The hands on portion of the cooking class was super fun and my wife and I are so pleased and thankful for Chef Sawsan and her cooking class. I would recommend her cooking classes to anyone and I would also recommend planning to stay overnight in her bed and breakfast as well (like we did which is separate from Cozymeal) as it really brought the whole experience together. Plus, the breakfast in the morning was delicious. We had fresh pressed coffee, the freshest vegetable omelet and toast along with her very own homemade apple jam (SO GOOD). Rockport is such a beautiful little town to visit as well. If you choose to book with her, you won't be disappointed!

Chef Sawsan was great. Her inn was warm and inviting, it felt like cooking on my own kitchen. Her instructions were easy to pick up on and she also educated us about the science behind the cooking. I even made one of the sauces the next night and impressed my whole family!

Chef Swanson was a delight!!! She was so warm and welcoming and taught us so much about food & pasta. She was was so FUN and FUNNY!! We are for sure coming back for other classes and bringing our friends! Can’t wait for another class, what a fantastic date night!

What an awesome night! Learned a great deal from Chef Sawsan. Became more comfortable in the kitchen and had a great meal. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Chef Sawsan was awesome! She was super welcoming, friendly and helpful. Her inn is super cozy. Perfect for a date night.

We had a great time with Chef Sawsan! Learned a lot and had a fun evening at the same time.

Chef Sawsan was incredibly knowledgeable and personable! Food was delicious and she made cooking fun! Would definitely take another one of her classes in the future!

Absolutely amazing experience! We will be back!

Chef Sawsan was a wonderful teacher and person to be around. She’s incredibly kind, smart and funny and the class was well organized and cohesive. The food was amazing and the inn is adorable! We will be back soon for another class!

She’s a great teacher and the food was delicious! Really enjoyed the pasta class!

We had a great time with Chef Sawsan, she was nice, the class was practical and the food was great!

Great class! Just the right balance of instruction and hands on. Would definitely recommend.

Chef Sawsan was both knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. I went with my daughter and we left knowing how to make several different homemade pastas with delicious sauces -- true Italian style. It was hands on with a demo first and then we did it solo. I great evening.

Chef Sawsan did a wonderful job! I enjoyed learning from her cooking skills. The tips she shared during the class were very helpful and will contribute greatly to my cooking experience at home. Chef Sawsan is very welcoming and her space is warm and charming.

Amazing class!! I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to make different flatbreads to incorporate into their lives! Chef Sawsan gave so many great tips about baking! Chef was so thorough and this class allowed for all types of hands on opportunities. Also, got to see all the behind the scenes of the kitchen and how chef's bake on a mass scale! The food tasted amazing, with the best part that it was all vegan! I really loved this experience!!

Chef Sawsan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She gave us great guidance while letting us do virtually all the work (save for cutting, which makes sense). Food was awesome and I'll definitely be using Phyllo at home now. She also treated us to some samples from her restaurant. Only recommendation is a sign on the front door saying that's where the class is. We would've been lost if she didn't catch us outside right when we walked up!

We learned so much from Chef Sawsan and had a great time making pita and naan and accompanying accoutrements. Her pita oven is so much fun! And her naan recipe is the best naan I've ever had. We even used the same dough to make an incredibly delicious caramelized onion and pear flatbread. I'll definitely be making these recipes at home!

Great experience

great class, conquered my fear of phyllo!

Chef Sawsan is personable, knowledgeable and great at her trade. She took the time to explain the recipes and methods for our group and was patient as we embarked on making the recipes on our own. Highly recommend her!

We had an amazing experience with Chef Sawsan and learned so much about phyllo and vegan cooking. Chef Sawsan is so passionate and talented when it comes to cooking and sharing her knowledge with others, and the food was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try her recipes at home!

Chef Sawsan is amazing! She truly loves her craft and it shows -- she shared some of her deep knowledge of technique with us and plenty of food science to match! We learned a ton and the lesson completely demystified phyllo for me. Will definitely try this at home! Thank you so much.

We took Chef Sawsan’s Spanish Paella Feast class as a surprise for my husband’s birthday and it was such an enjoyable experience! The recipes and dishes were so good, you would never guess this cake is vegan!! Chef Sawsan is so accommodating and she made the class so much fun for us. We love how she taught us technique and a little about the science behind cooking and baking throughout the class. Highly, highly recommend taking a class with Chef Sawsan!

Chef Sawsan is an excellent teacher! We learned multiple techniques and are looking forward to trying them at home. We also came home with a lot of tasty leftovers!

This was a great class! The food was delicious and Chef Sawsan was very knowledgeable and engaging. I would definitely recommend this to others and will look into taking her other classes

This class was a delight! Delicious food and an overall great experience :)

Chef Sawsan is an experienced long time professional Chef. She is an excellent teacher and very personable. My wife and I highly recommend taking any kind of cooking class from her as she is experienced in all kinds of cooking styles.

Simply put, Chef Sawsan is a great teacher and the food we made was quite delicious. I would take another class with her.

The family had a wonderful time. Chef Sawsan was kind, patient and very nice and the food was delicious.

Chef Sawsan was very knowledgeable and fun to learn from. We had a wonderful evening!

Amazing food and we had such a wonderful time.

Chef Sawsan was great, we didn't just go through the recipes, she explain a lot of things about cooking fundamentals, why some things react the way they do, how to cook them better, she also gave us a lot of alternatives for the recipes we made, what to do the leftovers from cooking them. The food was al delicious.

My girlfriend and I had a private vegan cooking lesson with Chef Sawsan and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She taught us how to make vegan paella which was absolutely delicious and surprisingly easy to follow. She provided a comfortable atmosphere and made us feel right at home in her kitchen. She was also happy to answer the hundred questions my girlfriend had about vegan cooking and taught her useful tricks in the kitchen that she will probably use forever. We would definitely take a class with her again and we recommend it for anyone interested in learning about vegan cooking or eating delicious vegan food.

When we arrived at Chef Sawsan’s, we immediately felt at home. She was so warm and down to earth. We had such an incredible time learning from her and eating her delicious food. We not only took home our leftovers, but also a wealth of knowledge about the meal and techniques that we weren’t already aware of. This experience was a joy from start to finish - we are already planning our next visit with her!

Chef Sawsan was so friendly, helpful and patient! Had such a wonderful time :) Would highly recommend and would love to take another class with her!

Chef Sawson was great! Had a lot of fun and learned a lot. I hope to take another class!

We all had such a wonderful time with Chef Sawsan! Would highly recommend to anyone!

Chef Sawsan was amazing. My wife, friends and I had a wonderful experience. Definitely looking forward to another class with Chef Sawsan soon. Thanks!

Chef Sawsan was wonderful! She was friendly, generous, and an excellent chef. We felt right at home. A few days after the class we made an eggplant phyllo pie for Thanksgiving -- it was a huge hit!

Chef Sawsan was incredible with the way she welcomed us into her kitchen and brought us through a delicious evening of Italian cooking. She taught us the methods and techniques that go into the preparation. Most importantly, she was able to couple the deliciousness of the food with the technique of preparation and the mood of the evening, making it an experience we will always remember and can easily transport ourselves back when we prepare the meal on our own.

We felt at home in Chef Sawsan’s kitchen and she was able to teach us a lot about phyllo and cooking!

Chef Sawsan was great! She made us feel very comfortable, we learned a lot about cooking with Phyllo, and ate some delicious food! Also a plus: the B&B where she hosts the class was very charming and in a cute beach town! We would highly recommend Chef Sawsan.

Chef Sawsan was very knowledgable, fun, and kind! I highly recommmend any of her classes!

We went to Rockport to celebrate my mom's birthday with a cooking lesson with Chef Sawsan, and had an absolutely amazing time! Chef Sawsan is a great teacher and makes incredible food look easy! We had a great time chatting with her and felt so welcomed in her home - her warmth and energy is wonderful :) It was so much more than a cooking class! Cannot recommend this experience highly enough, we would love to come back :)