My first cooking class experience went so well that I found myself thinking I wanted to book the…read moreentire class for my Birthday! They keep the class small; perhaps a max of 20 people which makes it very intimate. The chefs are as entertaining as they are informative and they make cooking so much fun! There was a great balance of learning and laughing which is the kind of fun I prefer so I'll be coming back for sure with a bigger group; hopefully big enough to take over the class

You have to treat yourselves to this fun experience! I've…read morebeen a few times now. It's one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriends, with my husband, with the grandkids, with the daughter-in-loves or by yourself. Promise you will have a great time and delicious food and wonderful people.

We had an amazing class with Sara for her thai food night! Everything was prepped as we did the…read moreHipCooks mini 2 hour class but it was great! We learned the seasonings and flavors and got to enjoy our food after. Highly recommnd for date night or just a solo adventure

What a great, fun experience. My grandson has bern really interested in cooking so I decided to try…read morethe 2 hour cavatelli class here at Hipcooks. Sarah was entertaining, warm, welcoming, encouraging and a great instructor. Made the class so much fun and my grandson couldn't not stop talking about how much he learned in a 2 hour class. The school itself is small but neat, clean and vibrant. Everyone participated in making the meal and sitting down together to enjoy it. I generally do not enjoy classes that are structured like this, but in this case, everyone was able to participate in all aspects and all portions of each dish if they wanted. My previous experience has been that each team makes one part of the meal and it gets assembled at the end prior to eating. I always felt I was not getting a full experience that way. This was structured differently and it absolutely made the experience so much more enjoyable. I would not hesitate to recommend them or to take another class there. Thank you again Sarah for making this such a great experience.

Had a team event and it was so fun. The place is intimate and charming and the hosts were so sweet…read more We prepared each course together and enjoyed our fixings. Highly recommend this for any group event or team building as it gave everyone an opportunity to relax and unwind and get away from the grind while learning new cooking tips and techniques. The property was just so quaint right in the heart of San Juan Capistrano. Can't wait to book my next event.

Sorry but I am VERY late with this review! We had our rehearsal dinner back in July 2019 and could…read moreNOT have been happier!! AMAZING food, people, service and just the over all feel! We were running late so didn't get to cook :( but I would HIGHLY recommend this place for ANY event!! We will actually look forward to a cooking class here soon! THANK YOU Farm School On Los Rios for a GREAT evening before our wedding!

Wow fresh hand made bread picked up a loaf for the first time today I'll definitely be back my son…read moreand I ate 1/4 of it on the way home soo damn good . Great kind person behind counter as well I love this place

Good place and fairly quick service. Nice seating inside and…read moreoutside.........................................;;((()

What a fun class. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. Will come back for more classes to…read morelearn more techniques.

What a wonderful time! Michelle is a true artist who is welcoming and fun. She was patient with…read moreeveryone in the room and made the process so easy. I highly recommend Maven's Treats for a family holiday function or corporate team building event. Thanks for a great afternoon, Michelle!

We had the most memorable evening at Chef Stephanie Chinchilla's chef's table. The experience was…read moreintimate, warm, and beautifully executed from start to finish...every dish told a story and every detail felt intentional. We began with the Aji tuna on crispy rice, topped with a delicate sliver of jalapeño and crispy shallots, a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and crunch. The second course was Stefanie's famous focaccia...one sweet and one savory. The savory version featured parmesan, her homemade bread and butter, pickles from her garden, and a touch of mustard seed. The bread, made simply with flour, water, and salt, takes two to three days to create. The sweet focaccia was equally impressive, topped with brie, honey, and a guava jam made from her own garden-grown guavas... truly special. Next came the sweet potato course, made from her garden's harvest and paired with roasted pine nuts and coconut-shaved gnocchi in brown butter. The flavors were rich yet comforting, and the presentation was artistic and thoughtful. The main course... short ribs with a stunning potato gratin, was a showstopper. The short ribs were tender and deeply flavorful, garnished with delicate edible flowers from her garden, while the gratin was layered beautifully and topped with a fragrant chimichurri. Dessert was one of the best I've ever had: a sticky toffee date cake with a caramel apple sauce made from apples in her garden, served with raw cream vanilla bean ice cream. The balance of warmth, sweetness, and texture was perfection. The wine pairings, thoughtfully curated by Oscar from Sequoia Grove Winery, elevated the entire experience, from the velvety Merlot to the bold Cabernet, every sip complemented the food flawlessly. What makes Chef Stefanie so special is her warmth and authenticity. She shares her passion for food and where it comes from in a way that's engaging and educational, never pretentious. She spends time presenting each dish beautifully, with an artist's eye and a chef's heart. Her artistry, attention to detail, and genuine love for her craft come through in every course. I'll absolutely be attending her future chef's table events, a beautiful evening of intentional cooking, soulful flavors, and gracious hospitality.

I can't speak highly enough of the incredible experiences we've had with Stephanie Chinchilla. She…read morecatered our daughter's graduation party, she catered an intimate COVID birthday dinner, and we've taken several cooking classes from her over the years. For Christmas one year, my husband gave me the gift of her recipes. Every experience is top-drawer, from the incredible food, the personal touches, the elegant yet casual atmosphere she creates around every event. Her entire staff has been wonderful. After every event, people flock to us and ask for her number. She's Orange County's number one best kept culinary secret.

She is amazing! She plans everything with so much detail and the kids have fun in a safe…read moreenvironment.

Claudia is so thoughtful and has great attention to detail. My girls look forward to cooking class…read moreeach summer. I love how the ingredients aren't filled with junk.

We purchased the Sur La Table Rectangular Stoneware Casserole with Lid, 4 qt. in July 2024 from the…read moreNewport Beach, CA store. After cooking a casserole in the oven, the bottom of the pan cracked in a large circle visible on the inside and outside of the pan. I took the pan to the Newport Beach store where I was informed by the collective of 3 Sur la Table employees at the register that Sur La Table only has a 30 day return policy. I'm not returning this item because I'm unsatisfied with it, (it's a great pan). This falls into the Sur la Table Lifetime Warranty classification whereas this product is defective and should last YEARS...not 18 months. I have cheap Pyrex dishes that are 20 years old and have never cracked. Of all products sold at Sur La Table, I would think they would stand behind their warranty for a white labeled product, especially if defective. Since their store clerks cannot distinguish between the 30-day return policy and a lifetime warranty issue, I raised this issue one last time with their customer service department to see if they would make the effort to accommodate a loyal customer. Needless to say...the response was the same from their online customer service team. I'm DONE with Sur la table! If I could leave 0 stars, I would. Worst experience EVER and will now purchase kitchen and household items from Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn only!

Stumbled across this while in the mall for another store. The staff were all very helpful! I wasn't…read morelooking for anything specific, just browsing. I ended up finding edible flowers in a glass jar that I plan to put in homemade butter for a nice visual appeal. I've only ever seen fresh edible flowers in some grocery stores, so this dried one is nice. The staff also made me a Nespresso as I shopped around. There was a lot of options for stainless steel and wooden cooking utensils I plan to come back and look at.