Such an amazing experience from start to finish! The chef was not only incredibly talented but also…read morea fantastic instructor -- patient, engaging, and made everything easy to follow. The whole atmosphere had such a fun, welcoming vibe that made the night feel special. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good -- and yes, they're all-you-can-drink, which was a huge bonus! This is perfect for a date night, girls' night, or honestly anyone looking to level up their cooking skills while having a great time. I would 100% do this again. Highly recommend!

We had such an amazing time taking a cooking class here this past weekend with another couple! Yes…read moreit costs $125 dollars per person but you are getting an experience, lots of yummy food and wine! There were only eight people total, which made it feel really intimate and hands-on. We learned how to make pasta from scratch and enjoyed unlimited wine, honestly, what's not to love? The instructor Chief Marita, was incredibly friendly, down-to-earth, and shared some great techniques we'll actually use at home. Highly recommend!

Horrible experience! I booked twice and my girlfriend…read morebooked once to try and do something fun over Valentine's Day. Each one was cancelled so we rebooked. Each one took over a week before they cancelled. Now struggling to find something else for the holiday. BOOKING CANCELED Hi xxxx xxxxxxxx Your booking has been canceled and fully refunded for the following: No reasons or explanation. If you can't depend on your service, why offer it? Never again !

We booked a cooking class for March 13 as part of an anniversary weekend. The initial class was…read morecanceled and we were rebooked in another group class for the same date. I received an email saying we were rebooked and the chef was confirmed and that we would receive details a few days before. Yesterday I reached out for details and was told they "dropped the ball" and we had not been rebooked. The customer service agent claimed she had no record of our ever being told we rebooked (I sent her the emails). She said we were refunded, then changed her story when I said I saw no refund and said we were never charged. No offer to book another class. Even a confirmation email from them does NOT mean you have a reservation!

My family and I took a two-hour class on making mochi and Japanese sweets yesterday. The space was…read moreample and professional, and Yoko was pleasant, personable and a good teacher. The hands-on experience was communal, which helped to break the ice between participants. We each ended up with a few delicious treats to enjoy or bring home for later. My own work was kind of clumsy and I was not made to feel embarrassed at all, just encouraged to enjoy the process. And I did! I recommend Foodstory if want to explore Japanese food and want something fun to do with family or friends.

Perfect date night. Booked this for our anniversary and husband and I enjoyed this a lot…read more We booked Mastermind Sushi class on a Sat afternoon. The class was about 3 hours. Be there a bit earlier as you wanna get free street parking instead of the paid parking $5 an hour next to the building. The class is on 4th floor. Aprons provided at the entrance. Two people share one cutting board. Yoko provided detailed instructions from start to finish including little Japanese culture stories here and there. Everyone gets a chance to cut fish sushi style. Be sure to wash your hands before touching the fish as everyone's eating the fish that multiple people are touching and cutting. Final products were so yummy. Def a bit different from the sushi you get at restaurants. Def a great date night if you enjoy learning about Japanese culture and food.

Rose and I have worked together for the past few years, and all I can say is that if you're…read morecontemplating whether or not to work with her on putting together a cooking class - JUST DO IT! You won't be disappointed. Rose's energy is wildly positive, and she always goes above and beyond for all of her clients. She is funny, she is engaging, and just an overall great person. Her home is the perfect venue, and it's unlike any other cooking class you'll find in LA. AS LA OPENS BACK UP: Rose and her team put together a really wonderful in-person event for my company last night. WOW. What an INCREDIBLE way to return back to in-person events!! Honestly, I can't think of a better event to bring a group together - it's such a unique and fun class. Yesterday was the perfect LA day, and all of the dining and most of the cooking is done outdoors. Her and her team adhered to all of the necessary COVID protocols, and my whole group felt incredibly safe being at her home. All of her staff is fully vaccinated, and there were masks worn and plenty of hand sanitizers. I know that I can always trust her to help me put on a great event. We will continue to work with her for many more years to come. Also, this should be a given, but her recipes are ALWAYS delicious. When we do in-person cooking classes with her, a lot of the ingredients come straight from her backyard. Rose is also very accommodating for vegans, vegetarians, and any other dietary restrictions/allergies. She knows how to make everyone feel welcomed and part of a team. BTW, her virtual classes are also a hit! My company planned a virtual class with her last year, and we loved it! She was her usual engaging self, and of course, the food was great. As I've mentioned, she is always accommodating, and willing to go above and beyond for her clients. Thank you, Rose and team!!!

Our organization recently attended an event in this beautiful location. The ambiance was inviting,…read morethe staff was responsive and helpful, and the food was delicious! I highly recommend this team-building opportunity.

Did you know macarons are gluten-free?…read more I took a macaron making class at The Gourmandise School, and it was quite fun & informative. Seeing the process on how those delectable treats are made, gave a greater appreciation each time I wolf one down. Clemence was a great instructor, patient with newbies, explaining things simply & gracefully. I thought creating the unique fillings would be the most daunting task, but they came out great. Located on the 3rd floor of Santa Monica Place, the classes at The Gourmandise School are the perfect opportunity for those intimidated by pastry-making & cooking. I had an absolute blast, and recommend everyone scheduling a future class at The Gourmandise School.

My partner and I took this cooking class as a date experience. While our chef was truly wonderful,…read morekind, welcoming, and very professional, the overall class didn't meet our expectations for the price. The class structure made it hard to learn honestly. instead of cooking step by step together, all instructions were given at once and we were left to cook independently, which was overwhelming and difficult to remember details like which ingredients to add/when, how long to cook things for and proper technique, especially for beginners. A power outage that required sharing burners added to the disorganization. We were also surprised to be required to share ingredients (including raw meat) with someone we didn't know across from us, which felt awkward for an expensive date experience. There was no clear wrap up at the end, and people began eating and leaving without much direction. Again our chef was great, and we enjoyed the stories and history behind the dishes, but overall the cooking lesson experience didn't match the cost or the hands on learning we were expecting.

I just completed a 20-week cooking class at LA Cooking School and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Our teacher was fantastic -- informative, patient, encouraging, and always so helpful. We learned essential cooking techniques, kitchen basics, and so many delicious recipes that I'll continue making at home. The class itself was equally special because we had such a great group of students and truly enjoyed learning and cooking together each week. I will genuinely miss this class and look forward to taking more classes at LA Cooking School in the future. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their cooking skills in a fun and welcoming environment!

Experience: very well run institution with ample space and tools. Offered classes are broad in…read morevariety and very accommodating for beginners. Teaching: classes are structured and run on time. Teachers are fantastic and patient, especially with new students. Most of the classes are paired off in groups which means individual instruction and supervision is minimal so unless you're looking for something more formal with extremely tailored feedback, a private session is likely better versus a group setting. Other Comments: this was likely a one-off incident, but at a class I attended. I was disappointed with the assistant (Stephanie). As the class was winding down and desserts were being handed, for some reason, she served herself and ate before completing distribution so there were several attendees who didn't receive their desserts (which they paid for!). It was bizarre and unprofessional, which was weird given that she had been helpful and attentive throughout the class so I don't know what happened. She also seemed not to have budgeted well and hadn't purchased enough ingredients, especially for the dessert, which may be another reason for why we ran out so fast at this particular class.

I learned how to make whole grain sourdough bread on Roe's on-line class. It was so great because I…read morecan keep going back to the video in case I forget something. My bread is made with hard white wheat and it is so delicious. I'm very thankful for this class as there is too much information out there on the internet highway and I have made so many mistakes in the past and didn't know why.

This class was amazing and taught me so much that I did not previously know about wheat bread!…read moreThink history and science class and then hands on! On arrival the parking is on the surrounding streets and since it was the weekend I found parking easily but I can imagine it's harder during a weekday. The building has a large sign so you know which door to go into for The King's Roost. I am still an amateur at making sourdough with my regular sourdough starter and when I saw this offered through Renaissance club who signed me up I was excited to learn what I'm doing wrong. Well, this class didn't teach me about how to make my current breads better, but instead taught me about the world of wheat that I've never really understood and how to make a good wheat bread which actually seems easier to do than my regular starter bread. If you take the class you'll understand the whole gluten thing and reason for needing to knead more with one versus only gentle folds with the other! I follow a girl on Instagram who used a countertop mill to mill einkorn and I always thought that's too much work and I didn't think it's something I could do. In this class I got to see the countertop mills first hand and how easy they are to use, I got to see the differences between the white or red grains and I got to taste the different bread examples fresh out of the oven! Not only that, but we were all given a portion of wheat starter to take home! I am really excited about this because as I'm getting older, proper nutrition without added chemicals and additives is becoming more important to me. Right now the dough we made in class is sitting in a bowl rising and I am just so excited to put it in the oven later and see how my very first wheat bread will come out! I'm also converted and probably will be getting my own countertop mill soon!

host was really nice, I enjoyed the experience learning how to become home cooks. It was a fun and…read morerelaxing experience filled with people that are at different skill levels. Host gave us minimal guidance as needed making it feel like a more interactive class. The food tasted great and the people there were even greater

This review is long overdue- I have taken 5 classes with Hipcooks so far and have loved each one! I…read morealways walk away with not only the recipes that they teach us but also bits of information and techniques that I always incorporate into my cooking knowledge moving forward. I've taken the following classes so far and highly recommend them: Don't Cry for Me, Argentina Ragin' Cajun Let's go to Thailand Crowd Pleasers J'aime, Paris There's always 1 instructor, 1 assistant, and up to 12 "students" per class, and times/prices vary. Everyone will get involved in cooking an entire meal, from appetizer to main entree to dessert, and you definitely leave feeling full and excited to make the menu for your loved ones.

I joined Impastiamo's Italian Pasta Sauces Class and had such a great time! The evening was full of…read morewine, charcuterie, and plenty of laughs. We got hands-on making three classics: Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe. I picked up many tips for getting those authentic flavors. It was fun, interactive, and way more than just a cooking class. Can't wait to recreate these sauces at home for friends and family.

Our newly formed work team had the very best team building event here and I highly recommend it to…read moreanyone. From the friendly and knowledgeable staff to highly engaging activities and tons of laughter. And the best part? We learned how to make fresh, authentic pasta with a beautiful red sauce.

We went there for dinner. It was a bit loud so they moved us outside. It was in August. We had a…read morefabulous crab leg dinner. Now that I know they have cooking stuff such as lessons. I'm very interested.

Sharon and her team are fantastic teachers. We've taken their adult cooking classes, and recently…read morebooked them for one of our kids' birthday parties. They taught nine kids how to make cupcakes and everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adult cooking/baking class, or kids baking class.