CO.COS COOKING CLASSES
Class Snapshot
Playa del Carmen is known for it’s sandy white beaches, bustling Quinta Avenida (5th Ave – a pedestrian thoroughfare of shops, restaurants and more!) and its array of tourist activities. This Caribbean beach “town” has an ultra-chic & hip feel. In addition to the fun in the sun, tucked away in the heart of Playa, is a great modern cooking school, Cocina Cosmopolita (a.k.a. Co.Cos).
Coty, owner and an experienced chef, has been cooking since childhood. During her early years Coty loved baking cakes and other confectionary delights. She devoted herself to cooking for others with love. She took several cooking classes, “just for fun”, both in Mexico and France where she eventually found herself cooking in an Italian Restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico. Soon after, Coty joined the professional corporate world working in Los Angeles and Buenos Aires, but knew that this was not what she was cut out to do. She found herself missing the culinary world and wanting to feed people.
Cooking was a way of life…
Returning to Mexico, she started putting a spin on modern Mexican cuisine but soon found herself in Germany for 8 years teaching Spanish & traveling. During this time, she spent her non-teaching hours studying a variety of cooking techniques – perfecting the art. These hours of culinary self-study finally gave her the push to take professional classes in Thailand (the cuisine that rocked her world during her travels). At this time, she knew what she wanted to do, teach others how to cook.
Co.Cos was established in 2009 in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, but was soon moved to the sunny beach town of Playa del Carmen. We invite you to join Coty for the day, a gal with a dream and passion for food. Come and explore the many wonders of Mexican cuisine in her kitchen. Co.Cos offers a variety of cooking classes for all ages and experience. Great for couples, friends, family visitors, solo travelers and small parties.
Panza llena, corazón contento!
COOKING CLASS COURSES & DETAILS
Co.Cos offers a variety of courses that can be taken during the week. Below is our weekly schedule of classes as well as descriptions of each course. Each class begins with a brief discussion of the planned menu for the day and a quick read-through of the recipes. Then it is time to get to work!
- Monday Evening (Daily Course)
Mexican Cuisine (3 course meal) 4:00–8:30 pm (5 hrs) - Tuesday Evening (Daily Course)
Mexican Cuisine (1 course meal) 4:00–6:30 pm (3 hrs) - Wednesday Evening (Daily Course)
Mexican Cuisine (3 course meal) 4:00–8:30 pm (5 hrs) - Thursday Morning (Daily Course)
Mexican Cuisine (1 course meal) 10:00 am–1:00 pm (3 hrs) - Friday Morning (Daily Course)
Mexican Cuisine (3 course meal) 10 am–2:30 pm (5 hrs) - Friday Evening (Drinking)
School (3 cocktails with appetizer) 7:00 – 10:00 pm (3 hrs)
THREE COURSE MEAL CLASS
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
Additionally, in this course you will learn about the variety of fresh & dried chilis along with other traditional Mexican ingredients that you will use throughout the class. And, you can’t forget TEQUILA! That’s right you will also have a crash course on two of Mexico’s most famous spirits – Tequila & Mezcal (you will also learn how to drink each properly – sorry this is not Señor Frogs).
As for what you will be cooking…recipes are based on the chef’s whim for the day and what is fresh and seasonal. If you have any specific dietary requests we kindly ask that you provide those details ahead of time as we will do our best to accommodate you.
ONE COURSE MEAL (OR TWO APPETIZERS)
TUESDAY, THURSDAY
Even though you are cooking less courses in this class you won’t miss out on all the fun about chiles and tequila. Yep, you will get a crash course in fresh versus dried chiles as well as your tequila/ mezcal tasting. Recipes that are provided are based on the “chef’s choice” for the day from fresh & seasonal ingredients, so please if you have a specific dietary request, let us know ahead of time.
COCKTAIL & APPETIZER COURSE
A.K.A. DRINKING SCHOOL
SPECIAL NOTES
As we mentioned the menu(s) are pre-selected by the chef and based on what is seasonal and fresh. For this reason, please let us know ahead of time if you have any specific dietary requests and we will do our best to accommodate them. We do need this information prior to your arrival to class. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Also, if you are a repeat guest we are delighted to host you again! Let us know if you have already visited the school and which recipes you have prepared. By all means we are happy to make something different.
Please note that we also have a 2 person minimum policy to start a class (although do inquire for private lessons & details). If we do not have enough students to book a class we are happy to put you on a waiting list. Additionally, we do like to keep cooking classes small so our maximum number of participants is 12 students – this still gives you a hands-on cooking experience. The cooking school is equipped with enough equipment for every one to have a hands-on experience. Including prep stations and cooking stations.
Photos From the Class
Recent Reviews (5)
November 1st, 2017
“Cozumel Chef is Terrific; We loved Chef Emily, we started with the Cozumel Food tour, it’s a great idea to take this upon your arrival to get a feel for the local cuisine, because you will not find it on your own. Even my 7 year old son was more than enthusiastic to try new foods…”
LOMA RICA, CA
September 6th, 2017
“The Unforgettable Experience – My husband & I went on the Cozumel Chef food tour during our honeymooning in Riviera Maya and it was the highlight of our stay….This is an absolute must do when you visit Cozumel and I would highly recommend this tour for anyone!”
NEW YORK, NY
July 25th, 2017
“If You Don’t Want the Typical Cruise Excursion – Had a great time…tasting different foods, going to the market and visiting a bakery. I saw one of the couples who did the tour with me back on the ship and they commented on what a fun time we had. It was interesting not only to try the different foods, beverages, etc., but to also learn things about the people of Cozumel, the land, etc.”
ST. PETE, FL
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July 25th, 2017
“If You Don’t Want the Typical Cruise Excursion – Had a great time…tasting different foods, going to the market and visiting a bakery. I saw one of the couples who did the tour with me back on the ship and they commented on what a fun time we had. It was interesting not only to try the different foods, beverages, etc., but to also learn things about the people of Cozumel, the land, etc.”
ST. PETE, FL
July 25th, 2017
“If You Don’t Want the Typical Cruise Excursion – Had a great time…tasting different foods, going to the market and visiting a bakery. I saw one of the couples who did the tour with me back on the ship and they commented on what a fun time we had. It was interesting not only to try the different foods, beverages, etc., but to also learn things about the people of Cozumel, the land, etc.”
ST. PETE, FL
THREE COURSE MEAL CLASS
ONE COURSE MEAL (OR TWO APPETIZERS)
COCKTAIL & APPETIZER COURSE
This tour is a foodie favorite.
It’s been booked 4 times in the last month.
Reviews
“Amazing Culinary Experience – ….This was the greatest experience in Playa del Carmen. Coty’s personality makes this experience so much fun. She catered to our needs specializing the menu. We had such a great evening with amazing food that we made ourselves… This is a must do for anyone who likes to cook and to learn.”
“CoCos – a must do for foodies in Playa! -My husband and I went to Mexico for our honeymoon…It was a fantastic afternoon/evening of cooking, learning about Mexican cuisine…I love to cook and feel super pleased to walk away from this lesson back home armed with new found specialities.”
“Great for all ages! – …My husband booked this cooking class as a present for me, my sons, and their friends. Although none of the six boys would ever voluntarily chose to do this, each one had an amazing time besides learning how to prepare a wonderfully delicious dish. My boys are all different ages: 50, 21, 17,16, and 2 at 13! Out of all the activities we did, this one will be remembered forever….”