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Team Building Activity - Italian Pasta From Scratch
Team Building Activity - Italian Pasta From Scratch
217 reviews
217 reviews 
$ 135 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.
Can be used for any experience or cookware
What You’ll Do
Italian cuisine is the consummate comfort food best enjoyed in a community setting.
In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Aaron, you and your team will work together to create an incredible four-course Italian menu as you learn new culinary and teamwork skills.
Chef Aaron begins by showing you and your group that fresh bread and pasta are not beyond the capabilities of a home cook as you dive head first into the process. You will also learn how to make an array of other Italian classics that are actually much easier and more satisfying when made from scratch.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Homemade Focaccia
With herbs, garlic and chili flakes
Seasonal Salad
With balsamic vinaigrette
Tagliatelle al Pesto
With fresh pasta and shrimp
Classic Budino
With salted caramel, cookie crumble and whipped cream
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 4
- Maximum Guests 20
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Corporate, Group, Holiday, Italian, Pasta Making, Pescatarian
Meet your chef
Previously a chemical engineer, Chef Aaron left his job to purse his true passion and enrolled in culinary school. He graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, is now teaching at a culinary school and works as a private chef with his own company. Chef Aaron's hospitality is unmatched as he offers classes out of his home, showcasing fresh herbs, seasonal fruit, and pastured eggs gathered from his 1,000-square-foot garden and greenhouse.
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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.
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What You’ll Do
Italian cuisine is the consummate comfort food best enjoyed in a community setting.
In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Aaron, you and your team will work together to create an incredible four-course Italian menu as you learn new culinary and teamwork skills.
Chef Aaron begins by showing you and your group that fresh bread and pasta are not beyond the capabilities of a home cook as you dive head first into the process. You will also learn how to make an array of other Italian classics that are actually much easier and more satisfying when made from scratch.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Homemade Focaccia
With herbs, garlic and chili flakes
Seasonal Salad
With balsamic vinaigrette
Tagliatelle al Pesto
With fresh pasta and shrimp
Classic Budino
With salted caramel, cookie crumble and whipped cream
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 4
- Maximum Guests 20
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Corporate, Group, Holiday, Italian, Pasta Making, Pescatarian
Reviews
Reviews guests left for this experience
Holly
27 Feb 2025
This was a fantastic experience! I had my team in town for some meetings and we took this opportunity to enjoy time outside the meeting room for a team builder and it exceeded my expectations. Aaron walked us through all the steps throughout each course, ensured full opportunity to participate and the end result was a fabulous meal. My full team had great feedback!
Jennifer
17 Dec 2024
Our team had the best time!! Chef Aaron’s event was seamless and all of the guests we brought learned somethign regardless of their level of abilities. We are a large group of Restaurant Managers and were thouroughly impressed by the planning, hospitality and thought put into each detail. The food we made was simple
and very delicious. I would highly recommend this Team Building event to any group and we hope to book again soon.
Thanks!!
April Poulos
26 Sep 2024
Chef Aaron did a fantastic job! He was fun, professional, & well prepared. My group all had a blast!
Kim
21 Sep 2024
Very organized and willing to share all culinary tips! Handled our group of 18 with easy. And the food was amazing!
Natalie
26 Apr 2024
Our team recently enjoyed participating in a team-building event centered around making dinner together. The chef was fantastic and provided clear instructions. Great ambiance and food. Thank you Chef Aaron for creating such a memorable evening!
Perry Killam
24 Nov 2023
Thanks Aaron, our family had fun and learned something new.
Joan Woods
21 Nov 2023
Had a great time. We are a family of 6, with some vegetarians and some not. We had so much fun with Aaron, making pasta, preparing pesto, seeing his garden and chickens... It did not feel like work at all, just relaxation, sipping wine, visiting and a bit of chopping, kneading and pasta-making! And of course we enjoyed an amazing meal at the end.
We have made pasta and pesto before, but learned so much and will definitely improve on them next time. Can't wait to get the recipes!
James McLane
31 Oct 2023
We booked a private event for 10 people (an office team-building activity) and had a fantastic time. The venue was charming and Chef Aaron was approachable, outgoing and informative. There was just the right balance of things for us to do and things that Chef Aaron did for us (or had prepared ahead of time) to make it feel like we were involved and learning something, but also to have time to socialize together. The food we prepared (grilled shrimp, fettuccini with cream sauce, capellini with pesto, focaccia bread, garden salad, and a dessert) was delicious.
Valerie
10 Oct 2023
Our experience with Chef Aaron was fabulous! The whole team had a great time and they even accommodated a last-minute request for a gluten-free attendee. We had a full house and everyone on our team participated. They were sending out pictures and high-fives this morning!
Kalen
08 Jun 2023
Chef Aaron was amazing! The class was so much fun and the food was incredible! It was such a fun experience and a great way to spend an evening with colleagues
Brian
03 May 2023
Really enjoyable evening with a corporate group.
Connie
22 Aug 2022
Experience was amazing and Aaron was terrific!
Christine Ward
15 Jun 2022
It was a fun experience!
Kara Julian
09 Jun 2022
Thank you Aaron! I had a great time. Looking forward to taking another class. I would definitely recommend!
Dana Barber
09 Jun 2022
Chef Aaron was amazing and the food we prepared together was delicious!
Iiris Campbell
09 Jun 2022
This class was amazing! 100% recommended!
Kelli
08 Jun 2022
Amazing class today!! Thanks Chef!!!
Hannah
30 Sep 2021
We booked through CozyMeal a week in advance, and our group (of 12) had an amazing time with Chef Aaron. They were all raving about it the following day. Aaron, thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for our team! We highly recommend him and will keep him on our list for team building activities in the future.
Kim
30 Aug 2020
What a great time!!! Aaron is a great chef!!! The food we prepared was delicious!!
Laura
29 Aug 2020
So awesome!
Amanda
03 Mar 2020
Chef Aaron was excellent to take a private corporate class with. The experience made for an incredible and memorable evening.
Phil
03 Jan 2020
excellent!
Fallon
26 Dec 2019
It was great and informative!
Tully
23 Dec 2019
My coworkers and I the best time with Chef Aaron. He gave clear instructions and gave us time and space to celebrate a year of hard work.
Connor
19 Dec 2019
Everything was absolutely amazing! He has this thing down to a tee. Keep up the great work Aaron and thank you again for inviting us into your home and providing such a great night full of fun, wine, and incredible food. Look forward to the next one, because it definitely wont be my last!
Andy
24 Sep 2019
Chef Aaron was fantastic. The environment was clean, open, and ready. His touches of snacks and drinks were perfect. The food was incredible. His instruction was clear and he addressed all questions with great knowledge and detail. Have I mentioned the food? AMAZING! It all came together so easily and was fantastic. A professional and entertaining event and one I hope to repeat soon.
Dannielle
21 Sep 2019
Aaron was so patient with our large work group full of boisterous personalities! He was extremely thorough, beyond kind and the food was INCREDIBLE! I loved it so much that I am going to book a special date with my wife to go back for a class with Aaron! It was just the best experience!!! I can not recommend classes with Chef Aaron enough!
Kelly
19 Sep 2019
Chef Aaron was great with our team! He had everything so prepared and was able to get everyone involved. It was a fun experience and our food was delicious!!! Highly recommend
Keven Farnworth
19 Sep 2019
This was such a fun team-building event - thank you so much, Aaron!
Kelly
11 Jun 2019
Chef Aaron, the environment, and his Italian cooking class was a fun and informative event. We will be back. Thanks again Aaron.
DAVION
11 Jun 2019
Chef Aaron was great and the food was delicious.
Tom
07 Jun 2019
Chef Aaron was extremely hospitable and patient with our "fun-loving group." We had a great time and learned all sorts of fun tips and tricks during our experience. Thanks Aaron!
Frank
07 Jun 2019
great experience !
DAVION
06 Jun 2019
Chef Aaron was very professional and the food was delicious
Eileen
05 Jun 2019
The team had a fabulous experience. Our leader could not stop talking about it. Many praises by all; from planning to execution. We will definitely be back. One wish; that Chef Aaron could increase his maximum attendees.
Sharon
18 Nov 2018
Chef Aaron was organized, articulate, genuine and had great tips. Our clients were invited and he made a group who did not know one another feel at home and made it fun. Pasta making was interactive with good breaks to taste and network.
The food was unbelievably delicious and fresh- herbs from his garden for the Focaccia and pesto.
He was an amazing facilitator and teacher.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Aaron
Deborah
17 Feb 2025
Excellent service!! He was very patience and very detailed with his instructions. We would highly recommend him again!! Definitely worth the experience and looking forward to attending a future cooking class. Thank you Chef Aaron for making this a unforgettable experience for our family.
Sydney Mulroy
02 Feb 2025
A truely awesome experience!! We have already recommended it to several people.
Sydney Mulroy
17 Jan 2025
Overall a really great experience. Chef Aaron is a wonderful instructor and the meal was delicious.
Alicia
05 Jan 2025
Chef Aaron was so welcoming, patient and knowledgeable! My husband and I took the pasta and salad pairing course and had a blast learning how to make fresh pasta that truly tasted better than from a restaurant. Looking forward to taking other courses through CozyMeal and Chef Aaron!
Jade
20 Oct 2024
Amazing class, good vibes, made making pasta so approachable and fun!
Jimmy
27 Aug 2024
Aaron was amazing, food was exceptional. Learned a lot and had a blast. We will most definitely book again at some point!
Aaron Sohl
17 Aug 2024
Everything was amazing
Bryan Francis
03 Aug 2024
Chef Aaron was Fantastic! He had everything prepared and ready for us to have a fun time. He was very kind to answer all of our questions and make us feel at home. Thank you again Chef Aaron it was delicious!
Kristi
10 Jul 2024
Great experience and great food!
Erin
07 Jun 2024
Amazing and fun class!
Anna
25 May 2024
What an incredible experience! I highly recommend taking a class with chef Aaron! This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time. The food was amazing and we made so much we had plenty to bring home.
Brittany
19 May 2024
Chef Aaron was wonderful! The atmosphere was laid back and fun, the instruction was simple to follow and the food was amazing!
Arti
16 Apr 2024
Class was great. I cooked more than I was expecting. I was disappointed that chef Aaron hadn’t read my message that I was a vegetarian before class and provided a chicken substitute for the main dish.
Craig Jones
14 Apr 2024
Excellent experience
April
13 Apr 2024
Aaron was very welcoming into his home! The experience was unforgettable and we plan to do the pad Thai class next. What a chef!!!
CYNTHIA
17 Mar 2024
We learn so much & had a lot of fun doing it.
Matti
04 Mar 2024
Very informative and fun experience!
Lindsay
20 Feb 2024
We were a tad bit late but thankfully didn’t miss much and he was able to accommodate quickly.
Tim
08 Feb 2024
Aaron was great! Explained all the details behind the recipe and welcomed as many questions as possible. I’d highly recommend a class with Aaron!
Samuel
20 Jan 2024
Chef Aaron was amazing! He did a great job keeping everyone safe and entertained while we were cutting up and making our sushi. The food itself was a ton of fun to make and we would definitely return.
Stacia Wegner
20 Jan 2024
Great experience!
Sherleen
14 Jan 2024
My husband and I had a great time making pasta! We enjoyed socializing and the chef felt personable! We learned a lot and definitely plan to do it again! Pasta-tively a delicious night filled with laughs, wine, and food.
Angela
10 Jan 2024
Amazing instructor with delicious foods. Made everyone feel at home!
David
10 Jan 2024
Amazing experience, super organized, very detailed and fun explanations. Chef Aaron makes cooking very easy and fun!
Grant
19 Dec 2023
Our team had a great time at Chef Aaron's kitchen! Pacing was great and the team was able to get hands on if they wanted to or step back and socialize and back again! Everyone had fun and enjoyed the food we helped prepare!
Cyndie
19 Nov 2023
Very organized, very informative. Great class
Laura
14 Nov 2023
Connie made our group response. Thank you so much!
Connie
14 Nov 2023
Well organized, great clear instructions. Learned a lot of good technique. Comfortable, warm, efficient set up. Fun and relaxing!. Chef Aaron was well prepared, a great encourager and an excellent teacher. We all enjoyed and will look for future opportunities.
One request would be to have a printed recipe copy in hand during class to take notes
Michael
12 Nov 2023
Chef Aaron was a great host and an even better teacher!
Jon
15 Oct 2023
Aaron is a fantastic teacher and incredible host. I felt very welcomed upon entering and enjoyed the atmosphere of delicious smells, warm ambiance, and hospitable accommodations. The flow of each activity was smooth, relaxed, and fun. Chef Aaron did an exceptional job of delivering a great hands-on learning experience that made an evening to remember.
Jessica
02 Oct 2023
What a wonderful experience! I reserved this for my executive team and it was a highlight of their offsite. Everyone had a great time. It was a special and fun team building experience. Would highly recommend!!
Rebecca
23 Sep 2023
Class was wonderful. Definitely want to take another!
Belen
17 Sep 2023
It was a really fun class. Chef made it all look so easy! I would highly recommend.
Mel.
17 Sep 2023
Great class once again! We LOVE Aaron.
Erica
08 Sep 2023
Possibly one of the funnest and creative dates me and my husband had been on since having our babies. It was such a fun experience. Aaron is very welcoming and knowledgeable. Not only did he have the experience but he had the skills and personality to help us as we learned. He was very positive and hospitable. We left will full bellies, new recipes and even new artwork! Very glad we chose this class. Will be attending more soon.
Jim
06 Sep 2023
Aaron was so good - clear and helpful. And the class was so informative. Take this class and have a blast. And take the ideas home and make your own damn pizzas
Jared
25 Aug 2023
We had a blast!
Alex
27 Jun 2023
Our team was very happy with the overall experience!
Ken
15 Jun 2023
Great class , great atmosphere. Really helped! Fun evening
Manuel
14 May 2023
Super fun experience! Will definitely be going back again for another class
Trevor
24 Apr 2023
Excellent group activity! Chef Aaron was an incredible host!
Nick Resendez
06 Mar 2023
Aaron was great!! This class was so much fun!
Colton
06 Mar 2023
Chef Aaron was great! We really enjoyed the sushi class!
Melissa
02 Mar 2023
We had a great time! Chef Aaron was awesome and put together a fun experience!
Amy
23 Feb 2023
Chef Aaron was great! He gave us some good tips to try when we make pasta at home. The food was also so good - definitely can't wait to try another class!
Malia Fujii
21 Feb 2023
So fun!
Sarah
16 Feb 2023
Chef Aaron was amazing! Great experience and great food. Learned a lot!
Anna
11 Feb 2023
We had such a great time! The food was good and the experience was even better. Would definitely recommend to all family and friends.
Kendra
07 Feb 2023
We had an incredible time and learned so much!! Can’t wait to do this again!
Ryan
06 Feb 2023
Chef Aaron delighted us to an amazing experience! From beginning to end it was an enjoyable learning experience that we could take home with us. It was really something to create the pasta from scratch and sample the different ingredients that went into each sauce. The whole night was easy and fun. We would highly recommend Chef Aaron to anyone looking for a fun and easy cooking experience.
Hillary
04 Feb 2023
Absolutely loved the experience! The food was delicious and made enough to feed us for a couple more meals!
Ashley
25 Nov 2022
Delicious! Thank you
Kaitlin
18 Nov 2022
A good mix of observing to learn techniques with hands-on experience and a great range of ingredients to play with. More fun than I expected, we had a great time!
Benjamin
17 Sep 2022
Aaron was amazing! So knowledgeable, skilled, and an excellent teacher. The food had such an amazing flavor and we’re now officially addicted to matcha crème brûlée!
Deanna
14 Sep 2022
It was a great time for our team event!
Maggie
26 Aug 2022
We had the best date night with Chef Aaron in his Sushi Fundamentals class! Delicious food, satisfying results, informative, and a great social event!
Mariel
21 Aug 2022
We loved our pasta making class with Chef Aaron! He was super informative and our pasta was absolutely delicious. The ambience was fabulous too. If we could give more than five stars, we would! Thank you!
Rob Fitzgerald
14 Aug 2022
Awesome experience
MORGAN
07 Aug 2022
Was so fun, delicious, and special! The herb garden was one of my favorite parts. Chef Aaron was a great host
Jennifer
26 Jul 2022
Team enjoyed the experience. Well organized and executed.
Kimberly
08 Jul 2022
We booked the Paella class for a company event and it was awesome! Chef Aaron is a great host and a great instructor! We love learning about the dish and all the different ingredients and the final product was delicious. 10/10 would book again
Julie
30 Jun 2022
Amazing experience! Aaron is a phenomenal host, so welcoming, prepared, and accommodating to our large group family event. 100% recommend, food was amazing, service was perfect. Location was great. Creative and welcoming space. TAKE a CLASS from Aaron, you will not regret it!
Molly
22 Jun 2022
Chef Aaron was a blast. Very informative, patient, and extremely accommodating, plus the food was AMAZING!!!! Great time, will recommend to friends and family and will certainly be back soon!
Saziya
15 Jun 2022
Chef Aaron was so knowledgeable and inspiring! He's really friendly and easy to work with. He gave us some great tips on chopping veggies. He's got a very nice, clean house and is very accommodating. Highly recommend this class!
Robert
07 Jun 2022
It was such an incredible experience learning how to make pasta with Chef Aaron. I can’t wait to try it on my own now since he made it so easy to follow along and understand the process.
Thank you, Chef Aaron!!
-Robert
Gavin
07 Jun 2022
Chef Aaron was absolute thrill to learn from. He really took his time and explained the meals, how to prepare them and did so with patience and pizzazz ?. Can't wait to take another class from him!!
Adel
05 Jun 2022
The entire experience was awesome!
Lauren
05 Jun 2022
Chef Aaron was amazing! All of the food was delicious and very fun to make. His kitchen and beautiful garden are the perfect setting for this class and dinner with friends. Thank you for a lovely evening!
LAUREN
20 Apr 2022
This was my second time taking a class with Chef Aaron and it was just as fun! He leads the class in an approachable and fun way. We always learn a lot and eat a ton of delicious food along the way. We will be taking another class soon :)! Highly recommend!
daniel
16 Apr 2022
Chef Aaron was amazing. This was my first time attending a cooking class and it was everything I hoped it would be and nothing I feared it might be. He was super informative, flexible, helpful, and kind. Walking through his garden and getting the opportunity to literally pick some ingredients was super cool.
Taylor
19 Mar 2022
I absolutely loved this sushi class! I can't wait to host a sushi night at my house! Chef Aaron was great!
Jake
15 Mar 2022
Aaron was a gracious host! He made the class fun and easy to follow. The food came out AMAZING and we can’t wait to try the recipe at home. We will definitely be back. Thanks Aaron!
James
05 Mar 2022
Great experience.
Kate Rachwal
24 Feb 2022
Amazing! I learned a lot and I'm so excited to make sushi at home now!
Darcy
23 Feb 2022
Had a blast. Highly recommend!
kobi
22 Feb 2022
Was really good cooking lesson. Great vibes and really good food!
Rebekah
20 Feb 2022
We had such a great time!
Sherrie
11 Feb 2022
Wonderful experience! Learned many great techniques and the food was excellent.
Lance
02 Feb 2022
Chef Aaron's sushi class was great!
Kelsey
31 Jan 2022
This class was so fun and the good was great! Chef Aaron made cooking fun and interesting!
Darla
24 Jan 2022
Highly recommend! We thoroughly enjoyed our pasta cooking experience! Chef Aaron was an excellent host and chef. We learned so much in just one class. We will definitely be back for more!
Will
19 Jan 2022
Absolutely fantastic evening and we will definitely be back for another class!
Izabella
10 Jan 2022
Had an amazing time making pasta from scratch! Learned so much, I will never cut an onion the wrong way again.
Charlie
29 Oct 2021
We had a great cooking experience with Chef Aaron. In addition to teaching us how to prepare and cook delicious paella and a tasty honey mustard balsamic salad dressing, we were introduced to his chickens and had a chance to tour his garden, where he picked fresh vegetables and herbs for our class. Chef Aaron is delightful, with a good sense of humor and a passion for cooking. Since Halloween is next week, we were also treated to pumpkin macarons prepared by Chef Aaron that were scrumptious. Thanks for the extremely enjoyable, instructive, and delicious experience.
Audrey
25 Sep 2021
Aaron was awesome. He is such a great teacher and chef. His food presentation is graphic and his prepped set up for our different courses provide easy learning. We are looking forward to our next class with Aaron.
Jack
22 Sep 2021
Wow! What an experience. Chef Aaron was super professional, knowledgeable, and inviting! The kitchen is perfectly set up to entertain and provides a warm and relaxed environment to learn! I have zero complaints! We chose the sushi class and it's a bit more technical, but with his advice he had all of us making rolls like pros by the end of it.
Lana
21 Aug 2021
This class was absolutely incredible! Aaron was very knowledgeable, and my husband and I learned so much about the art of making pasta! Everything tasted delicious and the entire experience was just a blast! Highly recommend Chef Aaron!!
Chase
21 Aug 2021
Amazing date night idea. Perfect set up in this cute house and kitchen. Chef Aaron is knowledgeable and fun and we can’t wait to go back for more classes!
Gregg
31 Jul 2021
Chef Aaron is awesome! Top quality food and experience! Had a blast!
Anna
21 Jul 2021
My husband and I wanted to take a sushi-making class as part of our ten-year anniversary trip to the San Marcos area. We ended up being the only two people there for the class (it was a Friday lunch time class), and since it was on our anniversary day, that couldn't have been more perfect. We really, really enjoyed our class with Chef Aaron! He was laid back, very knowledgeable, friendly, and we covered a lot of ground in a relaxed way. The class was very hands-on; my husband and I got to do a lot of the work (the fun, rather!), which was exactly what we wanted. We got multiple attempts at actually rolling the sushi as well, not just one attempt. I also really enjoyed the place where the class took place. Lots of light, a huge wood and metal work table, and a garden out back. Chef Aaron let me take a few ripe blackberries and a passion flower from the garden. Two thumbs up for Chef Aaron and this class.
Haley
07 Jul 2021
We had a great time making our meal and never had made pasta before. Aaron was so accommodating. Husband and I went to celebrate our anniversary as we were visiting Austin. Definitely recommend!
Tia
04 Jul 2021
Chef Aaron gave us a cooking experience we’ll never forget. He was very patient and instructive with how to make the dish, and we appreciated the reasoning behind the different preparation steps. The food itself was outstanding, and each course of the meal provided an even more salivating experience. We were even more grateful to bring home leftovers of the paella and tapas. Thank you again Chef Aaron!
Shelby
21 Jun 2021
Aaron was so hospitable and the food was delicious!
aaron
17 May 2021
It was an amazing experience!
Erin
16 May 2021
Chef Aaron was wonderful! Learned so much from this class. Would highly recommend taking one of his classes.
Wendy
11 May 2021
Chef Aaron was fabulous! He explained everything so well and the whole experience was great! The food was delicious too!
Patricia
03 Apr 2021
Great experience, environment and wonderful food.
Erik
03 Apr 2021
Very enjoyable session. Relaxed and interactive. Not rushed and comfortable setting.
Was like having a friend teach. Aaron has a great story and is a pleasure to visit with. Food was great and we came away with some great tips and a wonderful recipe to make with friends in the future. Will do this again when we have the opportunity.
Dai
23 Jan 2021
This class was so amazing and insightful, thank you Aaron for an amazing experience!
Mark
22 Jan 2021
This was such a great experience. It was small so we felt safe, our temperatures were taken at the door, and social distancing was enforced. This was such a great night and the learning was fun and the food was so good. We will definitely sign up for more!
Sarah
17 Jan 2021
Great food! Great instruction:)
Brandon
04 Sep 2020
He is so knowledgeable and kind! Awesome experience
Don
15 Aug 2020
What an experience! Chef Aaron made us feel safe and welcome from the moment we arrived until we left. He’s a great teacher, good insights, and tips. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made our experience exceptional. We highly recommend Chef Aaron. And the food we made was awesome!!
Nemothedog
16 Jun 2020
Awesome experience and great chef! Will be booking another of his cooking classes soon.
Daniel
16 Jun 2020
Great experience!
Jessica
22 Mar 2020
What an amazing experience we had with Chef Aaron! My husband and I had a private lesson at the chef's home learning how to make a seafood paella, which was absolutely delicious! Aaron had everything set up and ready to go before we arrived... great space for both dining and learning. The lesson allowed us to be very hands-on, and Chef Aaron was so patient in answering my many, many, many questions. The meal included jamon & manchego tapas, a spanish-style salad, seafood paella (complete with chorizo, mussels and shrimp), and we finished things off with a creme caramel flan. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend a night learning with Chef Aaron... we can't wait to book another class!
Thomas
19 Mar 2020
Food was amazing as always.
Geno
17 Mar 2020
Aaron was an absolutely wonderful instructor. He answered any and all questions we had. Very personable and knowledgeable. I would recommend Aaron to anyone.
Brandy
05 Mar 2020
Chef Aaron was fantastic!
Our Team had an amazing time. He was great at responding to any of our questions before and during our visit. He even provided us with all the recipes after our Event. Thank you, you were wonderful!
Jessica
22 Feb 2020
Our experience with Chef Aaron was amazing! He was so inviting and welcoming, on top of being knowledgeable and helpful through the entire cooking process. The food was DELICIOUS and portions were so generous we even had some left over to take home. We're already looking forward to our next class with him.
Jimmy
19 Feb 2020
We had A wonderful time . If your looking for a perfect date night this is something great to do. Chef Aaron was very easy to work with and made cooking feel easy . His work place was very welcoming and made us feel at home
Tully
18 Feb 2020
this was our second class from chef aaron, we had a blast making thai street food. i learned about new flavors and how to balance them, a must do!
Clare
17 Feb 2020
Super fun!
Sean
13 Feb 2020
Chef Aaron is personable friendly outstanding host knowledgable made learning about cooking fun and overall felt like dinner at a close friends house rather learning with strangers. Cant wait to go to the next class
Kinga
13 Feb 2020
Had a fantastic time and the food was great!
Marcelo
12 Feb 2020
Great interaction, simple instructions and wonderful taste. A great night for sure!!!
lou
11 Feb 2020
It was fun experience. The house provided a cozy atmosphere. Chef Aaron allowed all guests to participate in meal preparation and learning about the ingredients. We would definitely come back and try it again!
angela
06 Feb 2020
Cooking with Chef Aaron was amazing and fun! He made it super easy to follow along and my team had a great time! Thank you so much for a great evening!
Amanda
21 Jan 2020
Was great and very educational. I suggest to all who enjoy cooking and want to expand their culinary knowledge!
Jesse
19 Jan 2020
Great food, space, chef. We would def do another class with Chef Aaron.
Biff
19 Jan 2020
Chef Aaron was a great teacher and was patient while we learned some new and helpful tips. Was a wonderful experience.
Katie
18 Jan 2020
Chef Aaron was an excellent chef and host we enjoyed the whole dinner and will definitely be back in the future! Highly recommend:)
Nadine
16 Jan 2020
This was my first time taking a cooking class. This was a present for christmas from my step daughter and son in law. We loved it!! Chef Aaron was an excellent teacher and host.
Adrienne
11 Jan 2020
Our sushi making class with chef Aaron was wonderful. Chef Aaron was approachable and warm. He was knowledgeable and detail oriented. We learned everything from how to make the perfect sushi rice to how to properly slice sashimi for sushi. It was my boyfriend's birthday and he was over the moon. Chef Aaron's home was intimate and artistic, the perfect place to be creative and feel at home. Thank you chef Aaron. We will definitely be back!
Giao
09 Jan 2020
The ingredients are of great quality!
Declan
06 Jan 2020
Really enjoyed it, Aaron!
Thomas
21 Dec 2019
Thank you as always. You’re the best
Brittany
18 Dec 2019
It was an amazing experience! Chef Aaron was extremely knowledgeable, welcoming, and we will be coming back!
Keith
17 Dec 2019
He was great! Very knowledgeable and professional. Food was very good.
Zack
15 Dec 2019
Wow!! What a great experience! Aaron is a fabulous guy ! Emailed us all the recipes with ingredients.
Kathleen
13 Dec 2019
Fabulous experience! Knowledgeable and a wonderful host!! Highly recommend.
Kathleen
13 Dec 2019
Aaron was amazing! Knowledgeable, welcoming, the perfect host! Gave us an unforgettable experience. I recommend for everyone.
Robyn
21 Nov 2019
Chef Adam was a pleasure to learn from. The sushi we made was so yummy. We look forward to taking more classes in the future.
Neeraj
02 Nov 2019
Amazing experience. 2nd time with Chef Aaron. Cozy home and kitchen. Awesome host. Interacted so well with friends. This might be the best Pasta I’ve had in the US. And the best pesto anywhere! The budino dessert and the salad are to die for. My gosh. Keep up the awesome work Aaron!
Scott
01 Nov 2019
We had a great time at our pizza-making class with Aaron.
He timed everything perfectly, with just the right balance of giving us plenty to do without it being overwhelming.
He offered lots of helpful information about the how's and why's of what we were making, along with some great cooking tips and kitchen hacks.
The ingredients were super fresh: eggs from his chicken coop, herbs from the garden, excellent ingredients for the pizza and Caesar salad. Everything was delicious!
At the end of the evening, Aaron gave us PDF copies of the recipes, and we tried them a week later, with great success!
We highly recommend classes with Aaron. They are very well thought out. He's a great teacher, and the space he's created in his home is comfortable and welcoming.
We really appreciated his hospitality and knowledge, and we're looking forward to trying the pasta-making class next!
marjo
25 Oct 2019
Everyone's reviews has been on point. Chef Aaron was great, hospitable, friendly, patient, knowledgeable, gracious, professional, personable, and everything else you want to have from a Chef and a teacher. We are no where close from being good cooks, but our food turned out amazing. That's credit to the teacher. We will definitely have another class with him. Thank you!!!
Jessie
19 Oct 2019
We loved our time at Chef Aaron's! He was so hospitable and patient, while also sharing valuable insights to cooking. Aaron's garden is gorgeous, and he was so friendly!!! Would definitely recommend to others!
Laura
15 Oct 2019
Chef Aaron’s class was a rewarding, entertaining evening! The food was delicious, and even the most accomplished cook in our group learned a new trick or two. Great fun!
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13 Oct 2019
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Krystina
13 Oct 2019
Such a fun experience! Chef Aaron was awesome. Will definitely do another one of his classes!
Teri
08 Oct 2019
Chef Aaron was very knowlegeable, professional and personable. Really enjoyed our Pizza making experience!
tracy
02 Oct 2019
Great night and learned some many helpful hints.
Bill
21 Sep 2019
Chef Aaron was completely awesome. Very welcoming and accommodating, went over the top to host and teach. Not only do I recommend Aaron, I’d also love for my wife and I to have another class with him! I’ll find a way to travel back to his cocina!
Mark
06 Sep 2019
Awesome
Thomas
31 Aug 2019
Always a good time
Delante
22 Aug 2019
Chef Aaron was a delightful host and knowledgeable instructor. The food was delicious and the hospitality was exceptional! A true treat! I would highly recommend this class!
Summer
13 Aug 2019
Chef Aaron does an excellent job of facilitating the cooking class & weaves in some great technique tips along the way. The seafood paella class was fun and delicious!
Tiffany
02 Aug 2019
Aaron was AWESOME!!! Great experience! This was me and my wife’s first cooking class and if we can do it, anyone can ?
Beautiful cozy atmosphere! Aaron was very knowledgeable! We definitely would recommend him and tell all our friends!
Thanks Aaron for a great night! You rock!
Thomas
04 Jul 2019
Always a great host and food was amazing
Marilyn
21 Jun 2019
Chef Aaron made my bday so much fun and educational! Food was delicious - would definitely take another cooking class from Chef Aaron!
Michelle
19 Jun 2019
We were so thrilled with our seafood paella cooking lesson. Chef Aaron was at ease, knowledgeable, fun and skilled. Very comfortable in the kitchen, and the food was DELICIOUS. Salad, paella, and a divine flan, with leftovers to look forward to at home! Wonderful casual atmosphere. We were super-pleased with everything, including his recommendations of the right varietals of wine to bring with us!
Luisa
17 May 2019
Loved the food and the skills he gave us. His knowledge is extraordinary.
David
16 May 2019
Chef Aaron was amazing today. He has skills and knowledge comparable to all the great chefs. His home is a garden Eden. The food simple but decadent. We will attend another class soon.
David
16 May 2019
Chef Aaron was amazing today. He has skills and knowledge comparable to all the great chefs. His home is a garden Eden. The food simple but decadent. We will attend another class soon.
Madison
06 May 2019
Aaron was great! We had such an amazing experience. Great date night, learned a lot of basic cooking skills, and ate delicious food! We will definitely do this again in the future.
Jared
28 Mar 2019
This was our first experience with Cozymeal and I’m so glad we tried it. While we have some background in cooking, Chef Aaron offered so much valuable information and tricks to apply in the Kitchen. He was a very gracious host who made this experience really memorable. To top it all off the food was very flavorful and better than any restaurant we could have picked while on our trip to Austin. Highly recommend!
Marsha
10 Mar 2019
Paella cooking class was great! It was delicious and Chef Aaron made it so easy!
Stephanie
08 Mar 2019
Chef Aaron granted my group a fantastic experience. What was most intriguing to all was that you can tell that he is just as serious about food as he is with sharing his knowledge. You could tell that he only works with the best ingredients, but his delivery of the lesion was so casual that he made the art of "making pasta" less intimidating and quite joyous. When I am back in Austin, I will be sure to join him for another class. As for the group, they couldn't stop talking about the experience and their weekend plans to make pasta. (Wish us luck!)
Clay
06 Mar 2019
Awesome experience.
Stephanie
06 Mar 2019
This experience was fantastic. Chef Aaron was so friendly and knowledgeable yet so patient in giving instructions. He gave us product suggestions and knife skill lessons. Most of all, I am now a lover of red sauce. I can’t wait to practice what I learned. And my group of colleagues can’t wait to get back to Austin to take another class with Chef Aaron! This was a great team-building experience!
Chad
15 Feb 2019
Chef Aaron did a great job from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable and could answer any question thrown at him. He made sure to get everybody engaged, which my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend a dinner with Chef Aaron. We will be back in the future!
Jake
14 Feb 2019
My SO and I got lucky and were treated to basically a private dinner with Chef Aaron, and one in which he didn't disappoint. He was very welcoming, conversational, and generous with his culinary information and tips. I know I personally took quite a bit away from our time. The food was tremendous as well. If you're looking for a new date-night idea, or even growing your culinary knowledge in general, Chef Aaron is a great start!
Jessica
13 Feb 2019
Chef Aaron was amazing! He was patient, kind and gave us additional skills! He was amazing. I’ve never made home made pasta before but now I feel totally prepared to make pasta at home. It was delicious and he gave us such a great experience. We will DEFINITELY be scheduling with Chef Aaron again.
Anupam
07 Feb 2019
My date and I had an absolutely WONDEEFUL time at Chef Aaron’s house! Chef Aaron is an absolute gem to work with and learn from. The house is immaculately clean and a terrific venue for cooking.
The pasta was amazing, and the fact that my date and I played such an integral part in making it made the night so much more enjoyable.
I can’t wait to bring her back for some of Chef Aaron’s other cooking lessons!
Ali
03 Feb 2019
Aaron was great! He taught us several general cooking tips as we cooked our meal, and his home is beautiful! Great class for a wide age range.
David
02 Feb 2019
Fantastic class that was very intimate. Chef Aaron was amazing and passionate from start to finish, and our finished dishes were absolutely delicious. He made a meal that I would never have attempted to do on my own seem easy. We will definitely be taking another class soon!
Nelson
02 Feb 2019
Great experience! Learned a lot from this class. Chef Aaron is very pleasant and great teacher.
Brianna
02 Feb 2019
It was amazing!! I highly recommend Chef Aaron's Seafood Paella cooking class!!
Jill
22 Jan 2019
What a great experience and evening. I plan to sign up for more lessons from Chef Aaron!
Michael
19 Jan 2019
Excellent experience
Colby
19 Jan 2019
A very warm and friendly cook. Easy to talk to. A lovely place as well. Highly recommended
Stefani
19 Jan 2019
We had an amazing time learning from Chef Aaron. His home was cozy and inviting, and he was equal parts professional and personable. The food was absolutely delicious! We learned so much and would love to attend more of Aaron’s classes. Highly recommend this experience.
Thomas
11 Jan 2019
Awesome. The best
Andie
09 Jan 2019
We had an amazing time with Aaron! He taught us a few kitchen tricks and the meal was delicious. We've told all of our friends about how awesome the experience was.
Tina
28 Dec 2018
had a great time learning to make the pasta. Aaron was very informative and the pasta was great.
Megan
15 Dec 2018
I had a wonderful time at the pasta and salad class! His house is super inviting and cool and he was a great host and super interesting, plus the food was amazing. Would definitely book with Chef Aaron again!
Molly
14 Nov 2018
We had SUCH a great time in our class with Chef Aaron. Not only did we learn how to make paella, but throughout the class, Chef Aaron offered tons of incredibly helpful general cooking tips. All in all we had a great experience and would definitely take another class!
Andrea
12 Nov 2018
Highly recommend Chef Aaron's cooking class! He is great to work with, fun and full of information.
Jacob
14 Jun 2018
This was such an amazing experience. Chef Aaron was incredibly polite and made us feel right at home. All of the food was beyond what I had even hoped for and I cannot wait for our next booking and it’ll definitely be with Chef Aaron!
Holland
14 Jun 2018
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful time with Chef Aaron. We loved the hands on, interactive nature of the class. It was also terrific that a number of the fresh ingredients came right from his backyard! Would 100% recommend this class. The food created from his recipes and instruction were absolutely delicious! Can't wait for our next class!
Mindi
21 May 2018
Chef Aaron takes eating local to a whole new level. In fact, you don’t need to go further than his backyard to find many of the ingredients he uses in his Mediterranean and Italian cooking. Fresh basil, ripe seasonal fruit, even eggs gathered from chickens he raises himself. In his class, expect flavor-packed paella, margherita pizza with the chewiest of mozzarella, and maybe a trip to his homemade greenhouse.
