I've ordered a couple meals now from Cookology to take home after work, very easy to heat up instructions and the food is fantastic! Feeds 4-6 adults easily or you can enjoy the left overs! Highly recommend for sure. read more

This is my first yelp review. I can not say enough about the virtual summer cooking classes. My daughter took a French cooking class this week and it was amazing. It was 2 hours a day filled with the most incredible recipes. The chef was so patient and the recipes were wonderful. We have never made any of the recipes that my daughter made this week and it was a great introduction to so many new foods. The classes were challenging and the teacher always made sure to wait for anyone who needed a few extra minutes. I can not wait for the next week long camp we signed up for and we can't wait to make some of our favorite recipes from this week again! read more

Great program! My younger brother learned so much in this camp, and is excited to be in it again. The teachers are great, and the food is pretty good as well. Highly recommend! read more

My kids took a camp at Cookology and loved it! I was really impressed with the dishes they learned to make and the food they brought home. The dishes were complicated which was great because it shows Cookology has faith in kids and is not just teaching them how to boil water. What I really loved is that they had vegetarian options for meat dishes. So instead of chicken enchiladas - my kids learned mushroom enchiladas (which were amazing)! read more

What a wonderful experience, the class was a lot of fun and very informative, the desserts we made tasted amazing and Chef Dominique was great I will definitely be taking more classes. read more

My husband and I wanted a new idea for date night and decided to give Cookology a try. We did a Guinness infused meal. Potato salad, burger and chocolate cupcakes. All three came out delicious. Chef Mike was very helpful and fun! We both learned a lot. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the price- $85/person is a little steep. But we really enjoyed ourselves and look forward to next time. A little tip- they have wine for purchase when you arrive that you can drink while you cook! read more

What a fun time! I came to Cookology today with my 18 year old son to take a cooking class - it was a birthday present - and we had a blast! Chef Mark welcomed into the class even though it was a group that had been cooking together for several weeks, he made us feel right at home. The cooking instruction was tailored to each person's skill level - so it worked for both my son and I, even though he is new to cooking and I have been cooking for more years that I will admit on this forum :) Halibut, beurre blanc, sauteed spinach, crispy spiral fries and an interesting tartar mashed potatoes. Delicious and a nice mix of great tasting and some technique (the beurre blanc sauce, how to saute the fish, and how to make the spiral fries extra crispy). My son left with a new love of fish and is ready to make this dish for the rest of the family. I highly recommend as a great way to spend time with someone special! read more

My husband and I did a lot of cooking classes when we were dating and when we saw this opened we knew we had to check it out. We have done two classes so far and the instruction has been amazing and the chefs give step by step instruction. They also give great tips on how to improve your techniques while cooking. We definitely plan to come back and do some more classes. read more

I've been to Cookology twice now. Once was last year for a desserts class. That one was pretty good although it took over a week to get the recipes and it didn't match what we taught in class. The latest class I took was the Thai class on 4/2. I was terribly disappointed. The night started off well enough. I thought the class included a glass of wine but we all didn't get anything. The instructor informed us that the website didn't update correctly and we weren't learning spring rolls but summer rolls (which I wasn't interested in). By the time the summer rolls were ready, it was already halfway through the class and we were all pretty hungry. I asked the instructor if I could eat the summer rolls now and she said no. She had seemed nice enough so I was surprised that if a person is saying they are hungry, why she would say no. I guess it was so we could "plate" it but I would have rather not been hungry. We also made coconut soup & pad thai. Two people had to share a stovetop because there weren't enough for everybody. I went with a friend and while I don't mind sharing persay, I didn't spend that much money to not be able to cook the entire meal myself. Also the space was so cramped that we had to stand behind each other and peer over the other's shoulder to see what was going on. The instructor ended up burning some people's rice (we had sticky rice for dessert) - we got to turn the stove on to cook our rice...instructor took over after that so I don't feel I really learned how to cook it. In the end, after almost 2 hours, we were done. I mentioned the soup was cold and asked if I could heat it up. Instructor said no, we didn't have time and that the class was meant to teach out how to cook (read - doesn't matter that you have to eat cold food). Again, instructor was nice enough while saying all this but I was surprised with what she was saying. In the end, the soup was cold and the pad thai noodles became gummy. She did tell us we could buy a bottle of wine to drink but not sure how any of us would have chugged that down in the 10 mins we had to eat. She did stick around and ask us if we had any questions. I got the recipes via email on 4/5. I would be surprised if I went back. I don't feel I got my money's worth. I didn't just go to learn how to make recipes (as the instructor said) but for a nice cooking experience. read more

I took a Halloween Treat-Making class and while I enjoyed the class..I am still waiting on the recipes that the class was told would be e-mailed to all the participants. I followed up with an e-mail..still..NOTHING! Customer Service is horrible. It would be nice to be able to make the same things that I paid $59 to make in the first palce. It is a different experience..I may try for another class someday..but not until I get the recipes I was promised! read more

I took the French Pastries and Desserts course and it was absolutely amazing! The facility is nice and the chefs are helpful and entertaining. Very warm and wear appropriate clothing. However, it was entirely worth the money. read more

Last night, my friends and I took the meatless comfort food class in Ballston Quarter. I was celebrating my 18th birthday and wanted to do something special. This was the perfect party activity. Not only did we learn helpful cooking tips, we also got to enjoy our dishes at the end! All of the ingredients were prepared neatly for each of us and the instructor was very knowledgeable. My friends and I couldn't stop talking about how much we enjoyed the class! Thank you so much Cookology for making it a memorable night for me! read more

Wow what a bad experience. The chef teaching the class, her name was Faith, was abrasive and rude. The class was very disorganized and messy. We attended a class about a year ago with the old executive chef and had a blast and left with 3 amazing small pies. This year we bring some friends and sadly this place has went down hill, quickly. The class was rushed, so that you couldn't follow what was going on. Left with greasy chicken, still hungry, and learnt nothing. Try Cook in Ashburn. Same kind of feel with better instruction and food. read more

Great place for those of us who aren't 100% comfortable around the kitchen, and great as well for those who are. The classes are inviting, yet challenging, and the menus always seem to include one item or method of cooking that your "joe average" chef wouldn't try at home. The night I was there, we did homemade pasta (that was new for me...oh so easy with the right technique) with fall vegetables (have you ever tried to cut a butternut squash...it's hard...but again, with the right technique), and mussels steamed in garlic and wine (WOW. Easy and oh so good). The chef answered all our questions (even the silly ones), and in the end, all the students were able to enjoy a great meal paired with a nice glass of wine. The class must've worked- I was able to recreate the entire dish at home a week later without a recipe. I'll be back for certain. read more

I signed my daughters up for a summer camp. It was scheduled for 9:00 - 12:00 M-F. They changed the time from 9:00 - 1:00 and removed Friday. At no time did I receive any additional information. Apparently, an email went out that I did not receive. The receptionist attempted to put the blame on me. The reservation was made over the phone so I did not input any information. Even if an email went out, the information did not change on the website. If my daughter did not mention that there was no camp on Friday, we would have shown up. Not only did this completely mess up our schedule, but they didn't cook all of the items listed. Additionally, when I went to pick my girls up on Thursday, the room was extremely crowded. There we approximately 25 adults eating while the children were pushed to the side of the room. Apparently, Cookology ran a team building session at the same time as the camp. The children were pushed into the much smaller and less equipped party room. The children were short-changed so they could make more money. I am so disappointed as my daughters loved the chef and had fun cooking. I had planned to sign them up for more classes. but won't be giving them my money. Horrible customer service! read more

***Updated Review: Once my Cookology contact figured out what class I had taken, they sent me the same url and password that had been handed out at the class. The one that didn't work. I had to point out that as mentioned in my first email to them, the whole problem was that the url/password combination never worked in the first place. They promptly sent me a new one that *does* work, thank goodness. They also just sent out an email to all who took the class claiming that the url/password had "expired" so they were refreshing it. It didn't expire. It never worked properly from Day 1 and they should have acknowledged that. read more

My husband bought a gift certificate for me to take my daughter to a class so we could do something fun together. We took this child/parent cupcake class. The class itself was pretty rushed it seemed as though the instructor wanted to get it over with as quickly as possible. Aside from that the class itself was ok. The actual cupcakes are another matter. They were far and above the worst cupcakes I've ever tasted. My daughter wouldn't finish the Oreo one. They were dry and hard and the buttercream frosting tasted like a stick of butter. For $70 I would of at least expected to come away with at least some tastey cupcakes. What a waste. read more

I just took the bread basics class with Del DiPietro and cannot stop raving about it! The class offered a really great introduction to bread baking and took us through three recipes: whole wheat dinner rolls, focaccia, and pizza dough. We learned the necessities like measurements with the food scale, proofing, timing, substitutions... and I was able to ask tons of questions that took the class beyond what I even expected. Del was an amazing teacher who created a fun environment--he clearly knows his stuff, after 14+ years in the restaurant and food industry, but presented the "material" in a way that was totally accessible for a beginner or amateur baker. He also had tons of stories and anecdotes that made the class really engaging! Plus every recipe came out perfectly... and tasted wonderful. I left with so much knowledge and a new passion for baking, and can't wait to try some of the recipes at home. I would highly recommend this school for anyone interested in learning to cook while having fun. I plan to bring my husband back for a date night, and my parents are even looking into booking them for a private event! read more

This review is solely for the children's birthday party: My 3 kids aged 3, 7, and 8 were invited to a birthday party for a 4 year old at cookology. The facility was clean and inviting. Never have I been to a party where kids ages 3-8 weren't antsy or rowdy. For 90 minutes, all of the kids sat there made food and then ATE IT! and the food was GOOD! the icing on the cake was when my 8 year old said "that was an awesome party" 2 hours after the party was over. i am considering doing a party there for one of my kids or doing a date night there with the husband. read more

I came across Cookology when I flew out to DC from Texas to visit some family. It was the best experience from a cooking class that I have ever experienced. All of the staff were super friendly and made sure you knew exactly what you were doing. The owner was a wonderful and accommodating lady who allowed my father and I to participate together on a "Date Night" class since the other classes had been full. I really enjoyed learning a simple way to make a gourmet meal and now I can impress my friends when they come over to eat. I definitely would recommend any of their classes to people just looking to have fun or anyone who just wants to pick up a few extra techniques. Next time I'm out in the Washington area I will be making another trip to Cookology for sure. read more

Cookology - Cookology! - Cooking Schools Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First class, "Souffles Sweet & Savory". I found the class to be what I had anticipated, how to make a "souffle". The kitchen was clean and very organized. Instructor was very nice. I wish there were enough mixers for each person to have one and enough "same size" dessert dishes for cooking purposes. The instruction was a bit fast for me and there was a lot of chatter from the students which made it difficult for me to hear and understand instruction. Suggestion, even though recipe was placed on the big chalk board door, I should have asked to have a printed one for myself to write notes as the class moved along. I do plan on taking another class and look forward to learning more. read more

This place was a lot of fun! My fiancée and I went for the pasta making class. We expected to just learn to make pasta and a simple tomato sauce, but we got so much more and learned a lot. The class began with a quick introduction of our instructor, Chef Katie and information about how they were doing a local farm partnership. Just looking at the food was getting us excited, everything looked fresh picked. Guess what, it was, that morning! I really have to commend Cookology for keeping local; it is certainly not the easy road, but IMO, the right one. We started by making a pear, strawberry, caramel and whipped cream dessert. It was fairly easy to make. Chef Katie explained different knife skill along the way which is very beneficial for the beginner/intermediate cook. The pasta sauce was so fun to make, chopping veggies, browning pork sausage, etc. All with, again, great tips along the way. The instructor really packed in a lot of useful information in a fairly short period of time. We even got to use saffron, which apparently is the world's most expensive spice. The pasta was the most fun. I have tried and failed to make homemade pasta a few times and this time was a great success. Environment was super clean, modern, and friendly. As I said before, it was enjoyable and educational. We certainly pulled valuable tips away. But, most important of all the food was delicious and we had plenty for lunch the next day. The recipe is one I would make again. Wine is available to buy to drink with your food. Good selections. Our Instructor, Katie was a pleasure to be taught by. She was very upbeat, knowledgeable and was able to answer the group's questions. Overall, a great experience and we will be back. read more

Chefs Jenna and Kristin were great! Chef Jenna was lively and kept the class fun and on track. She shared tricks and tips throughout the class. Best of all, the food was fresh and tasted good. Also, you are able to buy a bottle of wine to sip while you cook. read more

What a great concept ruined by horrible customer service and unstable instructors. I have only taken two classes at cookology. Both of which were not so great. I have not taken a class with the executive chef yet, both of the classes I have taken have been with there "dietician" for knife skills and one healthy comfort food class. In the first class I took, knife skills, the instructor, Katie, actually cut herself during class. She didn't cut herself bad but none the less she cut herself. She tried to cover it up and continue but everyone saw her cut herself. It was torward the end of class so she ended the class kind of quickly. I really learned nothing it that class. She explained nothing. Nothing about what the different cuts are used for, why there are different cuts, nothing useful. She taught us how to dice an onion and cube a potato. I paid 60 bucks for this. Next class was a few months later. It was titled healthy comfort food. I was hoping it would be another chef teaching but it was again Katie. The other chef was teaching a cake class at the same time. This class was just confusing. There was no organization at all. One second were working with chicken and the next cutting vegetables, or working on dessert, with no explanation of what was going on. Just her telling us what to do when to do it. At the end when we ate the food was really quite bland and just not that good. Everyone in the class agreed when eating that the food was just ok. Lastly there are the retail people. They are just rude and inconsistent. If you speak to one person you get one and if you speak to another you get a different answer. I asked to speak to the manager once, trying to explain that my son was sick and in the hospital andI couldn't make class and i was told they would call me back asap. I waited from 10 am until 5:30 pm with no reply I finally called them back to find out that I cannot cancel a class within 48 hours. I wasn't give any other reasons why or any other options, just no. I am still waiting the chef to send me my URL and password to get my recipes. Nothing so far. In conclusion this is a wonderful idea that has been poorly executed. My girlfriend has taken three classes there with two different chefs and she loves the place. I sadly have not had the same experience. read more

My husband and I have enjoyed Cookology twice for date night however it is also a great place to go if you just want a cooking lesson. Everything for the most part is measured out and pre prepped. Your teacher walks you through each thing to do and after your meal is finished you can dine and enjoy a free glass of wine/a beer. What a deal for $59-70 and fun! read more

I've been to Cookology twice, once for a work, team-building event, and the other just last week as a birthday present to my husband. Both times have been great. The staff is very friendly and the class itself was fun! We both enjoyed eating the food and will be making it again on our own! The class started and ended exactly on time. I would come back to Cookology, no question! read more

Went for the 4th time last night for a couples night. The menu was Thai and it was excellent. The food looked and tasted fresh. The instructor, Kevin, was great. The BF and I plan to sign up for more classes soon. We got to enjoy an activity, dinner and lunch the next day for about $120. Worth every penny! read more

I took the Mother Sauces class at the Ballston Quarter location. This was my first ever cooking class and a learned a lot. Chef Ed Hardy was wonderful instructor and provided us with a ton of information, but in a way that was easy to process and remember. He was very helpful in the kitchen while we were cooking with many tips and tricks to help us perfect the mother sauces. We left with plenty of food and recipes to experiment with at home. I highly recommend taking this class or any other cookology class, no matter how experienced you are in the kitchen. The atmosphere is perfect for going solo, on a date, or in a large group, so don't be afraid to sign up. I've already signed up for my second class, knife skills, and will definitely be signing up for others in the future. read more

Our family has only been in Sterling for a year. But we've already taken three classes. My 8 year old son and I were gifted a Father's Day class (Mexican food- yum!). My son had so much fun we signed him up for a week long summer session. He loved it! The kids really do get the full experience. Just last week my wife took him (with some friends) to the gingerbread house decorating class. Everyone has been super helpful and friendly, and the recipes and food are really good. Looking forward to more! read more

What a wonderful experience for kids. My granddaughter just finished the 3 day dinner camp at the Dulles Town Center Mall and she had a great time and learned many basic cooking skills. Highly recommend for kids. As a former Home Economics teacher their teaching style was well planned, pre-preparation was well thought out and the instruction clear and age appropriate. We are looking forward to taking another class in the near future read more

Cookology was so much fun! I planned a private event with a group of friends and we all had a blast! Our menu consisted of a red pepper salad w/strawberry vinaigrette, seafood paella, and mantecado. The whole class from beginning to end was great. Our chef Brad Spades was very easy to get along with and knowledgeable as well. Most of the ingredients are pre-prepped (to save time) but you do get your hands dirty and learn new cooking techniques (to me, at least). After about 2 hrs of mixing, cutting, and sautéing we were finally able to eat. Our food turned out delicious! read more

We attended a child's birthday party there yesterday. It was a fun, unusual experience (compared to say, a bounce place). I can't speak to the value as a consumer as I don't know how expensive it was, but from the standpoint of a guest, it was an enjoyable experience all around. The cupcakes and pizza were good, not great, hence the 4 star review... but then again, they were made by kids. I did a double-take of the alleged gift certificate problem below. It definitely looked weird, until I noticed the reviewer has mostly 1 and 2 star reviews and seems to be "working it" a bit for free stuff and discounts. I didn't pick up on anything fishy or unpleasant while I was there. read more

My boyfriend and I did one of the French cooking classes for Valentine's day this year. Chef Jeff was very nice, the set up was awesome and the food was delicious! Such a fun thing for couples, or even families to do! Highly recommended. read more

We did a team building event here with about 15+ of us and everyone loved the event. The staff and chef were very professional and fun, we got to enjoy an afternoon out of the office while learning some cooking techniques and making some great food. Would definitely recommend for teams! read more

I've taken two classes at Cookology ( Homemade Pizza and Risotto and Pasta) and both were very good. I enjoyed the classes and felt the chefs really took the time to demonstrate the techniques and answer any questions. Not only did I make dishes in class but I also had leftovers to take home. A win-win. I plan to take other classes and hope they continue to expand their class offerings. read more

good food and fun instruction - - the substance is great - and i would rate a 4 or 5. But its the atrocious customer service that makes me never want to go there again.- my wife got sick and we had to cancel a class with less than 48 hours. they said no credit no refund no nothing. not the best way to keep people happy. my wife and i had taken quite a few classes there including the french series so we are talking hundreds of dollars over the past yr or so. I was surprised at cookology's lack of flexibility on the issue. Any place that basically takes your money due to a sickness is not place I will do business with again. They are worse than the airlines. separate from that they can often take weeks to send you the recipes for the meals taught in class--not a big deal just annoying. read more

I attended a cupcke class on 8/13 named popular cupcakes. Well it turned out to be "unpopular cupcakes". I agree with "M. L.'s post " on her opinion about the cupcake class. I was in the same class. Very unorganized and all her points are valid. One lady asked the Chef, why is my cupcake hard on the outside? Chef replied " may be i chose the wrong recipie"...Seriously? You dont pay $50 bucks to hear that. Food Network channel does better job. I was expecting much more from a live class. But the owner sent an email apologozing and gave us credit to try another class. Over all its not easy to attend class on a weekday ........ read more

The Indian cooking class I attended was disappointing in every way. The instructor made no effort to teach or even guide the class, just handed out recipes and let everyone fend for themselves. She gave confusing instructions while we cooked that contradicted the written recipes she gave us. Following her instructions, we all ended up with lentils so watery they were inedible. The other items we made were greasy and very basic home recipes -- nothing like what you would find in a restaurant as the class description promised. In sum, trying to follow a recipe at home would have been easier and more fun. This was not a cooking class, it was just access to a kitchen and some ingredients. Definitely not worth the $59 per person fee. read more

The owner is extremely rude and entitled, but the receptionist is nice. The classes are way too overpriced for what they are. I've been to a few classes here, always hoping for the best, but it never turns out great. The chef instructors always seem way too underprepared for the class. The classes always start late. The space is too cramped for more than a handful of people. Just go elsewhere, stay away from this place. read more

We had a great night with Chef Ed for the Celtic date night! The food turned out delicious and Chef Ed kept the evening very entertaining. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun too. Can't wait to go back! read more