Bliss Belly Kitchen was one of my daughter's favorite camps this past summer. She enjoyed the cooking and yoga and I enjoyed not having to pack her a lunch each day (the kids eat what they cook for lunch). I found the camp well-organized and enjoyed the cookbook she brought home at the end of the week. Would recommend this summer camp to budding cooks and yogis! read more

I wish I could rate this 0 stars! A few summers ago I was invited to come work with this kitchen. I had a background in food and yoga so this felt like the perfect match. I arrived early and excited. After a day of cooking and training I was told that my offer had changed from full time in Berkeley to Part Time in Walnut Creek. At the time I didn't have reliable transportation to Walnut Creek and had already communicated that. I let the City of Berkeley know about how unorganized and unprofessional and how many people had quit this job due to poor management. They couldn't do much but I am glad they heard me out. Please do not waste your money and send your kid here. This terrible experience has inspired me to be the best manager when in a managerial position and to never confuse, lead on or mistreat my workers. I hope the lovely women I trained with never stepped foot in that space after that summer. read more

I sent my child to the camp in Walnut Creek. They have so much staff turn over! That means that either they treat employees poorly or do not know how to manage a business. My child could not develop a relationship with staff because they kept leaving (or were fired?). I do not recommend -at least not in Walnut Creek. read more

very bad: - This kitchen is ran through - Neelam is a brutal boss and exploits the "at-will" employer status constantly firing and rehiring on whims I.e. fired a girl for yawning, another for mincing instead grating the carrot, one for asking for a raise, one for calling in sick - It doesn't seem like she likes children very much at all. - has used yoga and breath work as "punishments" for the campers when she says she wants to instill lifelong practices - the food is bad, very strange recipes like maple syrup in vegetable stir fry, the kids don't always like the food and it's not just because it's healthy *bow* read more

We sent our children to camp in 2019. If the camps run again, don't bother if your kid is over 5 and knows how to cook. There was no cooking, nothing hands-on. They made chocolates by watching someone else pour the chocolate into molds. No safety kit on hand. When one of my children was injured, she was covered in bandaids but the wound was largely uncleaned and we were not notified. Had to take her to see the doctor to have it properly treated. My kids did not have positive feedback about their experiences. read more

I first joined Bliss Belly Kitchen for a wellness workshop yoga for adults. I spent a wonderful time knowing more about my Dosha and what kind of food could be the best for me. I enjoyed learning how to better take care of myself using appropriate food, cooking techniques, meditation and breathing. This workshop was just perfect to start the shelter-in-place. I would highly recommend the sessions for kids with chef Neelam. The concept of yoga of cooking is unique and we need to learn cooking from home with our kids. That's a lifelong skills so beneficial for them and the family. read more

Came here with a group of classmates. Really enjoy the class: meditation/cooking/eating. The chai and dosa are awesome!!!

so yummy! Ive offered bliss belly chocolate in my self-care kits and the recipients always offer rave reviews. Next time you need a chocolate fix ...bliss belly chocolate is for sure your best choice : ) http://bit.ly/SelfCareSwagBags read more

If you want a unique birthday party that kids and their parents will be talking about for a long time, look no further than Bliss Belly Kitchen. We wanted to do something unique for our daughter's 5th birthday. We'd already had several celebrations with lots of people at the park. For this one, we were fortunate enough to find Neelam and her cooking wizardry. There are so many reasons we were thrilled with her services. First, she has lots of experience creating interactive parties for both kids and Corporate Clients. She comes prepared with all the materials you need to make your dining creation. In our case it was chocolate. This wasn't just any chocolate, but chocolate made without refined sugar and the best quality ingredients. We also told her that our daughter was obsessed with cats so she found these amazing cat chocolate molds that were a hit with our daughter and her friends. She also weaves some mindfulness into the session, so the kids all got to practices some breathing techniques and centering before learning all the steps to make their own chocolate. She also lead a gratitude circle where everyone got to say an appreciation for my daughter. Her program was really lovely and all the kids seemed over the moon. Several parents told me this was the best party they've been to. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Neelam for your next event. She is passionate about what she does and it shows. Thank you, Neelam for creating a birthday experience my daughter will never forget! read more

Bliss Belly Kitchen - Chocolate making = happy birthday girl. - Cooking Classes Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a review for the Bliss Belly summer camp. My daughter participated summer 2018. It sounded fantastic--from the healthy delicious menu, to the incorporation of yoga and mindfulness (all aspects my daughter had experience and enjoyment of). The idea of integration of cooking with mindfulness and yoga has so much potential. Unfortunately, it was not realized. I'm not sure if it was the age ranges (maybe there were a lot more young children than she expected), but my daughter did nothing besides cutting/chopping in terms of cooking. Neela (and the teens) did all of the actual cooking and often finished the entire dish b/c they ran out of time according to my daughter). I expect the children to actually be measuring, mixing, stirring, etc--and more, if they are over the age of 8. There was so many teen helpers and a large kitchen. I didn't see why they couldn't have small groups all seeing (cooking) a recipe from beginning to end. Especially for the cost. No skills were learned other than how to cut veggies (which many children already know). And even so, they barely used the knives each was told to buy. We had to ask for the recipes afterward. In addition, at least twice, when something was "off" about the final product, she told us parents that the kids had made the mistake. My daughter and her friend (age 10+) told us the teacher had done it, not the children (which makes sense since they weren't measuring or cooking). There was absolutely no reason for my daughter to lie about this, nor for the instructor to place blame. It was such a strange experience. I recommend that parents who want their children to actually cook and/or do some yoga, go elsewhere and save your money. When I asked my daughter about the mindfulness piece (of which my daughter has a lot of experience), she said there was nothing--it wasn't tied into talking about where the produce was coming from, in focusing on chopping, nor in eating and really tasting the food textures etc (all easy ways to incorporate mindfulness). It sounds like Bliss Belly's adult classes are great, but the kids camp needs much work. read more

This really worked as an online camp! Kids between 6 and 14 (from different places in the county) were in my son's session - and it worked! The kids worked well together and had a lot of fun. The meals were delicious and it was such treat to have my son cook lunch everyday! The morning yoga and games were also really fun and a great way to start the day. Loved it! read more

Neelam's Kitchen serves the best food! It is always top quality--organic, seasonal, vegetarian, etc. You will not be disappointed when the food meets your taste buds. One thing I really enjoy is that Neelam adds such a beautiful creative element when preparing foods. She let's her intuition guide her and blends different tastes you've never thought would go together and it always turns out great. If you get a chance, ask for the guacamole with basil....absolutely amazing!! read more

I took three cooking classes with High Prana Foods/Neelam's Kitchen and she made cooking healthy and vegetarian easy. Everything that we made was healthy and tasted amazing, and even looked amazing on the plate; all the different colors. I had at least four healthy vegetarian recipes under my belt at the end of each class that I felt comfortable to replicate at home. I would definitely suggest looking into either eating and/or learning to cook with High Prana foods. read more

Neelam is a kitchen goddess! The dishes she creates are nourishing, nurturing, and likely to leave you in that lovely predicament of being fully satisfied but wanting to keep on eating because it's so damn good. I've tried a few meals from Bliss Belly, including the AMAZING dosas. I do not like to cook but I plan to take a class because I must learn how to make them. Neelam's food truly does bring bliss to my belly! read more

We hired Neelam as a caterer for our annual retreat and needless to say we were very pleased. Neelam worked with us understanding our needs, budget and very cooperative. We had 45 people at our retreat and Neelam did a great job in meeting varying food needs. The food was DELICIOUS, Nutritious and exotic. Her fusion dishes like Palak Paneer (With Kale instead of Spinach) were big hit and so were several other variety of soups and main course meals. Would highly recommend Neelam for your next event. read more

I took a cooking class through Cozy Meal, titled California Wellness. Chef Neelam is an intuitive and creative chef who is passionate about health. Her food was so delicious! The Kitchuri was filling and seasoned just right. Her method of preparing greens inspired me to make them more at home because they tasted so good. The nut chutney was heavenly and I made it as soon as I got home so I could enjoy it more. Her Beet Chocolate cake was divine. She also incorporated meditation into our experience leaving us feeling nourished in body and mind. I only had a small taste of what she can do and it left me wanting more! I managed to make her delicious creations at home for my family, which they all enjoyed! Thank you Chef Neelam!!! read more

Bliss Belly Kitchen conducted a Mindfulness Culinary Workshop at my company. The chocolate we made at the workshop was probably the best chocolate I've ever had. The instructor gave us an intro to chocolate making and it was enlightening to hear about how scientific the tempering process is. I came out of the workshop with a whole new appreciation for organic chocolate and highly recommend this workshop. read more

My 8yr old daughter attended a week long camp this summer and she was so excited to go every day, that in itself is exciting to me! She has since had more interest in helping me in the kitchen. I recently bought her the "knife" they use there. I am happy to be able to send her to camp before Thanksgiving. It is totally worth the price, Neelam is so nice as well as the staff. I hope you give them a try. read more

The cooking class with Neelam was a special time with unexpected gifts. We started with mediations, learned about Diwali and then the magic started. Being actively engaged with the preparation to learning about Neelam's philosophy of food and live to eating an amazing AND healthy meal made for the perfect experience. read more

Neelam is passionate about purity in food (all organic, no GMOs) and she makes really amazing chocolate. It's silky, rich, mellow and goes down easy. She is also great at getting kids (and adults) to play really fun games. Highly recommend for chocolate making and/or a team building event. read more

Loved the teambuilder I was part of a week ago in San Francisco. I not only learned the fundamentals of chocolate and made some amazing hazelnut, sea salt, bark, but I slowed down and connected with myself. read more

Neelam did a personal chocolate mouse and whip cream session with my family. This included my 5-year-old daughter who is too young to join the summer camps, so this 1:1 session was great. My daughter was excited an engaged the entire time. She loved making the dishes as much as eating it. I've already booked Bliss Belly Kitchen for my daughter's 6th birthday party. I really appreciate Neelam's approach to food. She uses vegetarian, whole, organic and high quality ingredients in her dishes. But don't worry she's not one to squash the vices but finding alternative ways to make the 'not so healthy' dishes less harmful and yet still vice worthy. For example, her delicious chocolates made with coconut sugar!! Yum. read more

Had a fantastic work offsite here with Chef Neelam. She walked us through a meditation session and taught us how to make our own delicious chocolate! Great experience! read more

I've had Neelam's homemade dosas and they are hands down the best. I've had many dosas at different restaurants, and I will say that hers turns out perfectly. so light, tasty, and it just melts in your mouth w/ all the yummy fillings she puts in the dosas. I highly recommend her cooking, and she is a fun addition to your parties and events. read more

Fresh dosas for your party with awesome chutneys to go with it. Delicious and fun!

My son had a wonderful experience at Neelam's chocolate and ice cream camp, and he's looking forward to attending again next summer as a counselor-in-training. Each day this past week, he came home excited to tell us about the ingredients he used, techniques he learned, flavor subtleties and combinations he noticed and tried. For my 13 year old to be excited and communicative, an experience has to be really special! My son and I highly recommend Bliss Belly Kitchen, and we're so happy to have spent the last week of summer at this fun, chill, educational camp. read more

Neelam organized a great birthday party that the kids really, really enjoyed. It was truly different, in the best sense of the word.

Neelam is a talented and creative chef who has inspired me to use healthy, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are amazing for my taste buds and for my body and mind. Some of the best vegetarian meals I have had have been at Neelam's Kitchen, where chef Neelam intuitively and creatively concocts unique dishes as well as adds healthy twists to traditional favorites (try her GF chocolate beet cake!) Her dosas are not only incredible, but the fillings and chutneys that come along with them are seriously mouth-watering (this is coming from someone who really knows a good dosa). I highly recommend her catering and class offerings to anyone who wants a healthy and refreshing dose of culinary inspiration. read more

I've now been to two of Neelam's classes - one dosa class and one paneer class. Great atmosphere and food - all organic and minimally processed! Highly recommended! read more

Neelam recently made dosa's as a dish for my baby shower. They were delicious and clearly made with so much love!! The whole party was raving about them and it added a lot to the ambience of the party. Don't miss out on her delicious edible treats! read more

Absolutely delicious and healthy yummy food! I was still excited to be eating leftovers 3 days running it was that good!