Went to a dinner event here over the summer and it was a delicious meal and beautiful space- we…read morevisited the animals, and enjoyed a sunset, before indulging in the dinner and drinks. Service was friendly and the whole evening was enjoyable. Keep meaning to return for classes and other events and need to!

Took my second class at KMF this evening and was again impressed with the warmth, beautiful…read moresetting, skilled instruction, humor, and energy of this experience. And of course the amazing farm fresh food and wine selections. These are the best classes I've taken. I learn a great deal, get hands on practice in a non-threatening environment, and have a full happy belly.

Hipcooks Portland absolutely knocked it out of the park with Indian Food Night! Lead chef Lacy and…read moreassistant Annie created an experience that was equal parts informative, fun, and unbelievably delicious. From learning techniques and spices to understanding the "why" behind the dishes, the class struck a perfect balance between hands‑on cooking and approachable instruction. Every dish we made was incredibly tasty, and the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of great energy. It truly felt like a community‑building event, not just a cooking class. My wife and I had a fantastic time and left inspired (and very well fed). We will definitely be back for future classes. Highly recommend Hipcooks Portland--and huge kudos to Lacy and Annie for such a memorable night!

Had the greatest Indian cooking class with Lacey! Learned a-lot of valuable tips and made a…read morefantastic meal!

I've taken several classes here after being introduced through a Yelp Elite event. They had me at…read morestreet tacos! Chef Valentine is so nice and patient, the classes are fun, and at the end, you realize it's surprisingly easy to make good, healthy, affordable food that is delicious! I've taken the pork ramen class, which was my favorite. The broth, cooks in 30 minutes in an Instapot, and it was so rich and flavorful. I went out an Instapot the next day! We also made the noodles from scratch. It took a lot of kneeding to get the texture where it needed to be, but it was worth it! I haven't made the noodles at home yet because it took two of us to manage the pasta sheets and pasta machine, which I don't have. But someday! Also enjoyed the class where we learned how to make Saag Paneer, one of my favorite Indian dishes. Once you learn the technique, you can substitute chicken or lamb for the paneer. Quick, delicious, and far less money than if buying out. What makes these cooking classes so enjoyable is the ease and comfort of the atmosphere, created by Chef Valentine, and the ability to get to know the other people in the class. You all prep and cook together and then share the meal as a community. You can bring beer, wine or hard cider - and if you forget, go downstairs and buy some! People tend to share what they bring which adds to the sense of community. Chef Valentine has taught me knife skills, which I thought I had! Wrong. I was doing all the work and not letting the knife do it's job. It's all about the tools and using them properly. These classes have also taught me patience. Cutting all the veggies for the ramen takes time, skill and patience to get uniformed cuts. Prepping and measuring first makes the actual cooking process go smoother. I've always been a cook, but never much of a baker because baking is about being precise with measurements, which requires patience. After taking several cooking classes at Feed the Mass, I've learned how patience pays off. This Christmas, I baked about a dozen varieties of cookies, including baklava. They all turned out wonderful, according to my friends who gobbled them up and I owe it to Chef Valentine! Classes are located on the second floor of Whole Foods in the Pearl. You can park on the street or in Whole Foods garage. If you spent $10 on groceries, parking is free. Love taking classes here! I bought a book of 5 passes so classes end up being $25 per class, a bargain since you also eat a meal! What I really like is the mission of a Feed the Mass, which is to educate and provide classes to those who can't afford to pay for classes, to teach them how to make a healthy and affordable meals for their family. A meal that costs less than fast food and is far more delicious. And healthier. Taking classes supports this Non-Profit's mission. There are classes for kids, date nights, family classes and even classes where you learn how to prep a few meals that stretch out for a week. So take some classes and learn new skills, have fun and pay it forward! It's a great experience and a fun way to spend an evening with friends, family or as a single...once you walk in the door, you are part of the community.

I took the ramen class taught by Chef Jacobsen Valentine at a private event. As a casual home cook,…read moreI thought it was awesome. No matter your skill level (unless, maybe, if you're already a professional chef), you'll learn something new. We made ramen noodles from scratch (!), which were an amazing consistency and soaked up the flavor of the broth well. We also learned proper knife techniques. Chef Valentine has a real passion for cooking and teaching others this important life skill as a means to a healthier lifestyle. A portion of class fees goes towards scholarships for classes for those in need. On the down side, this may have ruined me for instant and non-housemade restaurant ramen, as ours was so good! Now I'll really be saying, I could/should have made this at home!

I have a wonderful dinner catered for my birthday. The food was fantastic Renalto did all the work…read moreand friends and family enjoyed all the food

Renato is a great chef, teacher and a very fun guy! He taught us to make gnocchi with bolognese…read moresauce and meatballs with pomodoro sauce last night. He is very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking. All 6 of us were very involved and learned to make everything. He gave us a lesson about the different regions of Italy and the differences in the foods. He provides only the best level of ingredients- so his dinners are very tasty!

We hosted our daughter's 10th birthday party at Cake Hoopla and had a wonderful time! We…read moreappreciated how easy communication with Jojo the owner was and the online booking made it super easy and straightforward. One of the main reasons we wanted to do a party here was that there was a party room and we loved the idea of each child getting to decorate their own cake. We had 11 kids at her party and half got fetti flavor cakes to decorate and the other half had chocolate. They also offer a vegan chocolate option and a gluten sensitive fetti option with no up-charge. The party host was awesome in explaining the process and keeping the kids engaged. We opted to start with apron decorating ($3 per child) for the first 15-20 mins. We also selected for there to be fresh popcorn popped for the kids to eat. All decorators were give a cake, white frosting, 2 other frosting colors (preselected by the birthday girl), 2 fondant colors (preselected by the birthday girl) and 2 sprinkle options (preselected by the birthday girl). All the kids had a blast decorating their cakes. Afterwards the kids had a lot of fun doing photo sessions with the picture booth in the party room. All pictures were sent via a link to me and I was able to share with all the parents post party. We opted to bring in pizza from Costco for the kids which worked out great since it's so close by. I sent a picture of an example of a cake that my daughter liked and Jojo nailed the design. All kids went home with an apron and a custom cake they designed. The party host was great at making sure everyone got a cake box with their name on it. I can't say enough great things about the party at Cake Hoopla. I would highly recommend having your kid's birthday party there.

Stopped in for our daughter's birthday! We chose a six pack of cupcakes with a unicorn theme. This…read moreproject was easy enough for both our 5 and 6 year old. The cupcakes came out well and tasted delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to visit again.

My son & I took the 'Dumplings of the World' class with Zach last weekend and had a great time. The…read moreclass was well planned, there was not a moment wasted, while also never feeling rushed. The space itself is spacious & tidy, broken up into a workspace, eating space and even a room where I imagine a smaller class or party space may be able to be set up. We had a full class, and stations were prepared (ingredients measured, tools set, etc) upon entering. We were guided through preparing the jiaozi (Chinese dumpling) wrapper dough, filling (while dough rested), then filling & wrapping. After being showing the filling & wrapping, we were returned back to our stations, where Zach rounded with the pairs for 1:2 time with the trickiest parts of the process: the folding! Quantity wise, we made more than enough, and the class was WELL worth the price in value, in my opinion: we had enough for the group to be well fed at the end of the class, and we also brought home another 8 to steam at home, which made for a good sized side for another meal. We honestly could have even made another several too, but it does get tiring on newbie hands after a while at it, not to mention wanting to chow down once you start smelling them steaming!! All in all, I'm glad I stumbled upon this class, and I'm sure my son & I will be visiting Cookshop again for other sessions. As an added bonus, we received the recipes to make jiaozi at home, so this also isn't a one & done experience like some new class/hobbies sometimes tend to be!

What a fun night learning to make ravioli! This was a private event with 12 of us. Chef Zach was…read moreawesome. He had a great energy and was super helpful and knowledgeable. The setup of making it and then being able to share a lovely meal with our group was super enjoyable. I was able to purchase wine. Kind of spendy per glass for what you get. But I was glad to have it nonetheless. We were able to take to go containers home with the leftovers.

All three of my kids have done classes at The Merry Kitchen and absolutely loved it! Most recently…read moremy daughter had her 8th birthday party there and everyone had an amazing time. The kids were so engaged and excited about what they were making and Julie did a wonderful job creating a memorable experience. And the food was delicious!

Wonderful for hosting kid's birthday parties! Chef Julie thought of everything and the kids had an…read moreamazing time. Highly recommend this for a fun party spot for your kiddos.

It's definitely a niche shop. I'm not sure of any other shops like it in the PDX metro area. I…read morewould describe it as a very middle of the road shop. They have lots of supplies and a great choice of cookie cutters. I found the prices a bit high and the lighting was a bit dim to see well.

I stopped by to make a purchase of several items and found them closed. I was traveling through…read morethe area and prolonged my stay to accommodate the hours listed on the website. I've made several attempts to contact them and they are unresponsive.