I did one of their zoom cooking classes. I'm not sure which location it was associated with. I was…read moresurprised how much I learned! In two hours we made 3 or 4 different dishes for Thanksgiving. This was back in Covid days I think but that would be great if they brought back those Zoom type group classes! I would incorporate it into a fun home party.

The staff was friendly, and I took my time looking at everything since I hadn't been in there for a…read morewhile. Was looking for chili Colorado sauce they used to carry, but they didn't have that. Decided to try an artichoke white pizza sauce and a carmelized onion pot roast sauce for my next culinary adventures. Prices still a little high, if they were a little lower I would buy more gifts for others there.

Chef Kevin was such an amazing addition to our bachelorette weekend! He did a plated menu for 10…read moregirls at our AirBNB in Malibu. He was extremely personable and we had lot of fun with him. The dishes were amazing, he was flexible with our one vegetarian friend and with the dishes especially not knowing what kind of kitchen the AirBNB would have! Each course was absolutely fantastic with several components and a lot of thought and complexity. The ingredients were quality and we let him have fun with our menu which included jack fruit carnitas (amazing!), stone fruit salad, halibut and amazing chocolate cake for dessert. We loved all of it! We highly recommend Chef Kevin!!

Chef Kevin is an amazing chef. He skillfully and expertly prepared Dinner for 12 people at my home…read more His culinary skills are exceptional. It was a pleasure working with him to decide the menu. He has a so much knowledge in all areas of cooking, with an emphasis on fresh and organic produce and meats and tremendous skill in pairing a custom meal. My guests all enjoyed speaking with him during the dinner. Chef Kevin is jovial, friendly and engaging. I also truly appreciate that after the dinner, the kitchen was cleaned and left in the same condition it was before he arrived. I highly recommended Chef Kevin. I plan to have many dinners and future celebrations prepared by Chef in the future.

Chef Debby and staff knocked our family reunion event out of the park! Food and presentation were…read moreincredible, professional, nose to the grindstone, heads-down hard work going on. They left everything cleaner and better organized then when they arrived. Exactyly what we had dreamt of. Can't say enough about the quality of Debby's work. Would definitely use her services again.

I made initial contact with Debby about a week before a wine tasting event I was curating about…read morepreparing dishes to pair with the wines. Everything about my experience with her was 5 Stars. She is professional, responsive, caring and passionate about her work. More importantly every dish she made was beautifully presented and delicious. The lobster shooters especially stand out but meats cooked to perfection. She and her assistant chef Elizabeth did an amazing job, left the kitchen spotless and I would not hesitate to use them for any private event in the future.

Five Stars for Chef Michael!…read more My wife Melanie and I (Blake) recently attended the Fresh Homemade Pasta class at Turn Up The Heat, and it was an absolute blast. Chef Michael is a fantastic instructor who breaks down the culinary process into steps that are easy to follow but feel professional. We learned how to make: Fresh Linguine with a rich, authentic Carbonara sauce. Handmade Ravioli paired with a delicious homemade Marinara. Chef Michael made the entire experience fun, approachable, and incredibly tasty. We walked away with new skills and full stomachs! We will definitely be back for another one of his courses soon. Highly recommended!

I attended the Sushi Workshop at Turn up the Heat Culinary and had such a great time. Chef Michael…read moreis very friendly and knowledgeable. I could have stayed all night just talking and learning! Check out the list of classes offered, you will be surprised and pleased to see how much you can learn. The classes are fun and easy to follow.

Bonnie was a pleasure to work with from the start! She was quick to respond to my initial emails,…read morecame up with a beautiful menu after taking into consideration any dietary restrictions (and my 5 other guests). She set the table simply.. but so beautifully with fresh flowers. All of the courses were served to my specifications with fresh & local ingredients. It was such a relaxing and perfect experience. I highly recommend her!! The price was very reasonable and her and her server cleaned everything up before leaving-- like they were never there!! I will definitely be using her services again.

Bonnie and her skillful team always bring catering experience to the highest level…read more Team is rising up for any challenge and source their food from best local farms, very professional and paying attention to presentation based on the theme of your preference .... As we are very health nutrient oriented with specific requirements, Bonnie comes up with very tailored and personalized service, creative and pleasure to work with on all levels! Her services on top of my list to go for catering from small intimate parties to large scale productions. Yana B

The recipes are delicious and is really fun to watch him to do it. One of the nice things is that…read morehe came to my house with all the ingredients. We cooked in my kitchen! I learned knife skills, cooking techniques and had fun doing it!

From the owner: Easy, step-by-step cooking instruction in your own kitchen. Using your cookware and utensils you…read morewill learn basic cooking techniques that can be transferred to a variety of recipes. Repeating the class training is easier because you are learning in your own home.

I throw a lot of parties, but this was the first time I hired a caterer. I don't know how it could…read morepossibly have been any better! Amy walked me through the whole process, came to my house to assess set-up & operations, was very transparent about costs and worked to stay within my budget. The catering was the talk of the party! The passed hors d'oeuvres were delicious and each platter was gorgeously decorated with flowers or intricate picks. The charcuterie table was bountiful and a work of art in itself. The servers were personable & fun. The bartender, Jordanne, was fun & a real pro. Amy herself was here the whole time overseeing everything. At the end, I was amazed at the clean-up they did. And all the leftovers were nicely packaged & labeled, including re-heating instructions where needed. I would give this caterer 10 stars if I could.

My husband and I decided to throw a small joint birthday party, about 25-30 people. It ultimately…read moregrew to 64 people. I decided I needed a caterer. I found Amy on a local Facebook page. From our first interaction Amy was amazing. EVERY guest commented on the amazing food and t's beautiful presentation ( and one friend has already hired her for their next event). Cash, the bartender made some amazing cocktails and everyone loved her, along with the rest of the staff. Throughout the planning, I constantly told Amy I was worried there would not be enough food. This gave her the opportunity to increase her profit but instead she assured me that there are always leftovers and there was no need to increase the amount. There were plenty of leftovers, all packaged with hand written preheating instructions! Trust me when I say, if you decide to work with Amy you will not be disappointed and your guests will thank you. I only knew of Amy prior to my daughter's wedding!

Chef Tams created a delicious cooking class for 6 of us. She…read moreis a delight! Chef Tams taught us a 3 course meal starting with fried green tomatoes with remoulade and arugula, followed by an entree of grilled chicken, grits, and roasted sweet potatoes, mushrooms and kale, and finishing with peach cobbler. The ingredients were the highest quality and she left our kitchen spotless. I highly recommend her! She is professional and has a passion for food.

I used them for my wedding. Everything was fresh, hot and served on time. The staff was…read moreefficient, professional and friendly. I recently found out they do Corporate events as well. I would definitely recommend this company for future events.

The owner is so kind and inviting. I attended a workshop and loved it. The environment is warm and…read moreinviting. They are kind and patient. Truly an asset to the community. Highly recommend supporting this business.

So sad to not support The Makery any longer. I was a very early adopter of the original shop, going…read morewith friends as well as regularly getting Take and Make kits. When the subscription club started, I was in the initial round, paying over $100 every couple of months for a long time for blind projects. Veteran family, woman, POC owned company - and cute fun. I taught friends to love them and brought several new subscribers to the business over the years. But the customer service has left me in complete (negative!!) disbelief! Unfortunately, Jolie and The Makery have lost my support. There were some super bowl Facebook "games" in February of 2022. I engaged with the posts for fun, expecting nothing. Then was notified I had won a free sign and to contact them for shipping. I did. As you can read for yourself, for over 6 months I've been told different stories while nothing has ever shipped. It's shocking because the website is full of items for sale that match the give away. Jolie and team simply needed to send something surplus they never sold and be done with it (it was a random design after all). It's become principle. Companies ask you to engage to grow their social media presence. The giveaways need to be followed through with. Especially for a long standing customer. Honestly, even letting me know the timeline or that they couldn't afford to send something would have been enough. Acting annoyed I asked didn't sit well with me - With a little communication, I would have said no worries, I didn't need anything! I have entire boxes in my garage of her projects not started as I supported for so long but never had time to do most of them. About 5-6 months after the back and forth there were items posted for sale. I simply asked if any of those were available for the giveaway never sent. My comments were deleted, I was blocked, and my messages and since been rejected. I was treated as an aggressive troll, not a customer that had been respectful and spent quite a bit of money. Simply put, The Makery uses customers to increase their social media engagement and sales, yet doesn't follow through. Support has been lost - from me. Don't fall for the "we love our customers so much". They don't. You could be taken advantage of too! Lots of similar kits from small businesses out there from great, small businesses - some even cheaper! Shop elsewhere!