I swore I would never be one of those people on yelp who write ridiculously long reviews.. but that…read moreall changed until I experienced this place! In case you don't want to read everything, just know that you should go here. NOW! :) I wanted to do something fun and different with my girlfriends this year for my birthday. I thought a cooking class would be fun so I turned to Groupon to see if there were any good deals. There were 3 in Seattle and 2 in Woodinville. I emailed each location to see if anyone had space for our group the weekend of my birthday. All (except one) were not very accommodating and the ones that I had spoke to weren't very friendly. I'm not sure if it was because I was using a deal on Groupon that was off putting to them, which has happened to me in the past. Dona from Winery Kitchen called me after reading my email and she was so warm and friendly. She told me that the weekend of my birthday they had a class going on which was not the one on groupon, it was actually more expensive (mozzarella making class). BUT Dona was so kind enough to offer me that class at the groupon rate for the weekend I wanted and she even put an event on the website that had a cupcake picture and titled it "Vicki's Birthday Party" How sweet is that?? The location was easy to find with the directions and address she sent. Upon arrival, I saw two buildings, one was a house and the other looked like a detached garage with cute wine barrels outside for decoration and a large "Winery Kitchen" sign. There was a sign that said Kitchen on the side of the house and an arrow pointing you to go around back. There were a few garden beds and a table where herbs were growing on the patio. I entered in through the sliding door and saw the class. You could tell it was new, but it had a rustic and warm feeling to it. Dona and the wine educator, Katrina, were both very sweet and welcoming. They even had a birthday note on the chalkboard for me and made cupcakes and strawberries with a delicious fruit dip! Since my friends are from Seattle and I am from the Auburn area, I told them I would just meet them there. I should have tried to meet with them before hand because sometimes they have a tendency to be late... and they were about 30 minutes late! Oh man.. how embarrassing. I felt so bad that we had to wait for them, but Dona was so patient and assured me it was ok. She waited for them to start. While we waited, she showed us around the small garden out back, we pulled out elephant garlic, and learned about the herbs she had growing. When my friends finally showed up, we began class. The class consisted of myself, 4 of my friends, and two other people. We were given name tags, aprons, and gloves. First, we went to the tasting room for an olive oil tasting, which was interesting and different for me me since I have never done that. I probably won't be drinking olive oil again anytime soon unless I had bread and balsamic vinegar to go with it ;) but it was a good experience to taste it because I never realized how different they could all taste and how it could affect the food you cook. Oh I almost forgot to talk about the tasting room! It was so beautifully decorated. It had a rustic barn feel. A chandelier in the middle of the room, marquee letters, and a long dark wooden table. We moved back into the kitchen to begin making mozzarella and pesto. We made two different kids of pesto, one with spinach and the other with basil. Dona kept assuring us to try to make our own recipe that fits our taste buds and it was so fun to try everyone else's food! When we were all done, we sat back in the tasting room, ate what we had made, and toasted with a glass of champagne. We also spent time talking and getting to know each other. This class was amazing, I can't say enough good things about it or Dona. She makes you feel welcome, is always laughing, and just a great person overall. Winery Kitchen just opened not too long ago and she has big plans for future classes and gardening. I know they will be very busy, so book a class here! You won't regret it :) I will definitely be back!

Great experience! Winery Kitchen has a beautiful,classy setting, I took a group to their pasta…read moremaking class. it was so relaxed, the kitchen is so inviting, we picked our own herbs for our meal :-) it was such a great time for all. This is someplace I would definitely recommend for a small party setting, friends or family from out of town, or just a bonding session with buddies. Chef Dona and her team are professional, warm and very helpful. I would definitely do again!

My husband and I came here for a date night, and it was such a blast! We took the 'Evening in…read moreThailand' class and learned how to make Chicken Pad Thai, Thai Vegetable and Coconut Creme Brulee.. The instructor, Chef Julia was high-energy, skilled and made everything easy to follow. The best part was getting to eat what we made at the end--the flavors were so much better than takeout! It's a group setting (we shared a station with another couple), which made it social and fun. Plus, you get a 10% discount in the store afterward, so we definitely walked away with a new wok. Highly recommend for a unique night out!

I took the Five-Star French Meal in-store cooking class and loved it! Chef Peter gave clear…read moreinstructions along with helpful tips and tricks, and the staff efficiently cleared empty bowls and tools to keep our workspaces clutter-free. The nameplates were a nice touch, making it easy to find our spots when we first arrived. There's a break in the middle to rest and shop the store (with a 10% discount for class participants!), plus free cappuccinos and lattes made from one of the espresso machines on display. They also ended the class right on time, which I appreciated. I'd definitely take a class here again!

Awesome instructors! We've been to several of their classes. Been happy every time. This is a good…read moredate night activity, or if you just want bonding experience with a loved one

This is the absolute worst kids cooking school ever. There is nothing cute or fun about it, and…read moredon't let their fancy website fool you. If you want your kids to be yelled at and intimidated by untrained sadistic staff members (bordering on verbal abuse), please bring them here. In fact, one of them is the owner's son! He really needs to find a different job, as he clearly does not like children. I do not understand all the positive reviews, unless they are mostly solicited (my research shows that they are).

Cannot recommend Frog Legs enough! We've done multiple classes as well as a birthday party here…read more The teachers are fun and attentive - my kids have a blast every time. Communication with admin has been fast and so accommodating. We are homeschoolers and cooking/baking has been such a fun addition to our weekly activities. I'm grateful I don't have to clean up the mess in my kitchen Thanks Frog Legs for the great experience!

Our experience with Jennifer was incredible! It felt very personal and she made us feel welcome the…read moreentire time we were there! She tailored the experience to my and my partner's interests. Additionally, she made everything dairy-free because I can't digest dairy very well. We opted for a North African-themed menu, because we did not know much about that cuisine. She taught us about the history of certain ingredients in North African cooking (e.g., how rose water was discovered, the differences in harissa pastes), and told us about some of her favorite vendors in Pike Place Market and the history of some of the stores. The food that we made was so delicious, and she shared the recipes with us! I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants a great date night activity and/or wants to learn more about cooking in a small setting.

We had a lovely time at our North African/Persian cooking class yesterday. Jennifer was a great…read moreteacher and host. We'll definitely be making the recipes again as we loved the salad, entree, and dessert. It was nice to be able to bring our own wine to enjoy with our dinner. If you're looking for a private cooking class, definitely consider Pike to Plate.

I was wanting to learn how to make pupusas for years when a former coworker told me about the…read moreclasses at el Centro. The price was reasonable and the instruction was excellent. The teacher was an actual practitioner...you know makes pupusas in a restaurant and we learned about every aspect of preparing a tasty pupusa meal. We learned how to make beans, the dough for the pupusas, and most importantly, the curtido. So good. I would definitely recommend this as a fun and informative activity! And if definitely go again!

From the owner: Latin American Cooking Classes at El Centro de la Raza a non-profit organization, focuses on…read moreproviding a variety of Mexican and other Spanish dishes to its local community members. Tamales, Pozole, Ceviche, Chile Verde are all authentic dishes normally found in select Mexican resturants. Learning to cook delicious dishes like this is possible here at El Centro de la Raza.