I bought a Living Social deal for a vegetarian cooking class offered by Studio of Good Living. The…read moreclass is held in Phoebe's home, and in our particular class there were 10 people. we quickly reviewed the recipes we would be making that night, and then went into the kitchen to start cooking. Unfortunately, that kitchen is too small for 10 people. You're sharing space, knives, woks, cutting boards, burners (I cooked on a hotplate) and its just too chaotic. Phoebe was running around grabbing ingredients that we needed so there really wasn't any instruction; we read the recipes of the sheets of paper and figured it out. On that note: I didn't really feel like she was particularly friendly or approachable during class, and she seemed really overwhelmed. I learned two things that night: one was to add a little bit of yogurt to Indian dishes after they're done cooking to cut the heat, and the other was that if you add cornstarch to thicken something bring it to a boil/simmer after you add it or the food will get watery. Cool tips, but I wish there had been more. I would really say this was more of a "have a dinner party with strangers" evening than it was a cooking class. The recipes tasted good though. I'm glad I got the class half-off on Living Social and don't plan on doing it again. Also suggest that they have a survey on their site or ask for anonymous feedback after dinner so that as she tries to grow her business she can get an idea of the experience participants have...

Do you LOVE refunds, or when the owner contacts you re: your yelp review?…read more Well, post my review, Phoebe reached out and kindly refunded me.

In an effort to eat healthier and lose weight, I went looking for a personal chef in San Francisco…read more Actually, this being SF, I went to all those on-demand startups like Sprig and Thistle, but I found they didn't really fit well for me: if you don't like the food, tough luck! Then I found Brigitte and White Apron. Brigitte's sent me a great intake questionnaire that went through what I liked, what I didn't--down to specific foods and ingredients. Brigitte and Collin then created meals catered to my tastes and calorie goals (paleo, ~700 calories/meal). Every week, I'd send in feedback on that week's food and we'd tweak things further (eg, cook asparagus in a certain way, no on specific spices, etc). Such a far cry from the on-demand food startups! The thing I loved the most about White Apron is the personal attention I got from the chefs about my likes, dislikes, and suggestions. They're extremely receptive to everything and crafted meals just for my tastes. If you're looking for a personal chef in San Francisco, I highly recommend White Apron.

I was recently invited to a dinner Brigitte was putting on for a friend of mine. She had recently…read moremoved to the area from New York and I was looking forward to a professionally home cooked meal. I was certainly not disappointed. Brigitte made a simple but well seasoned salad of fresh organic veggies and mixed herbs. This was complimented by a hearty, soul-warming lamb curry. I was delighted by her take on the curry. The meat was fork-tender and the spices were complex and savory but not overwhelming. We finished up with a playful make-your-own sundae and relaxed with happy full bellies. I'd have Brigitte over to cook for me any time!

Truly excellent! Diane and her team have been cooking for me for months now, and I am consistently…read moreamazed by the creativity of their menus + the high quality ingredients. I typically love eating out, so I didn't know if a service like this would be for me, but now I can't imagine a week without it. Better than most restaurants in town, and delivered directly to me. Highly, highly recommend!

Diane and her team are amazing! The food is so delicious, I've never had a bad meal. I was…read moresearching for a food delivery service as I tried to do teh whole covid cooking thing and I was just so bad at it lol. I also never knew what to portion out and if the food I was buying was really nutritional. So I looked through yelp and found Cast Iron Kitchen. I've been ordering from there for the past month and have nothing but good things to say. The food is delicious and love that it's a week to week ordering system rather than locking you into a subscription. In these times everyone's schedule is up in the air so it's nice to have that freedom. Also love that she includes breakfast items that make me feel full in the morning so I'm not snacking all the time. I have a huge sweet tooth and love that they include healthy sweet options to order from. I've lost some of those covid pounds I've been looking to shed and feel a lot more energy throughout the day, which is critical in these times. Thank you Diane and team!! Look forward to being a long time customer!

Chef Leff has been a lifesaver for our family after the birth of our second child. Crafting meals…read morecentered around postpartum nutritional needs, I got this service mainly for my better half but we're all enjoying the food. Every week is an amazing menu and you can truly taste the quality of ingredients. Seriously what a lifesaving operation this is. I can't say how happy I am with it. One of the best ideas I had yet was hiring this service. Makes us feel spoiled and loved!!!! You can taste the love in the food, seriously. Highly highly recommend to anyone who maybe on the fence. Go for it!!! This is why we work so hard so we can do things like this. Very amazing experience with Laura and her service.

Laura provided an exceptional and very creative meal plan for us. She helped with our nutrition…read moreneeds as well. The meals she has providex for us have helped us tremendously and now we are really eating healthy and know what super good food taste like. Thank you Laura. Highly recommend Chef Leff. 5

I was at the Ojai yoga retreat in April - Stacey's food was absolutely fabulous! Delicious…read morebreakfasts, lunches and dinners, served with grace and panache. What a range of flavors and food sources. The essential qualities of Stacey's kitchen are abundance, creativity, warmth and energy. If you're lucky enough to fit in her schedule, book her! Lisa

As a person, Stacey is kind, thoughtful, and considerate. As a chef, she is organized, creative,…read moreand talented. So.... as a personal chef - someone you are going to invite into your home and kitchen to do something as intimate as cook for your family - there's no better combination. She is a delight to work with and her food is equally as delightful to eat. Before Stacey cooked for our family, she sat down and asked us all sorts of questions - likes, dislikes, food ruts, kitchen supplies, favorites, etc. I loved that she listened and took the time to really understand our family's dining habits. It didn't feel like she was pushing her cooking or style on us. It truly felt that she was cooking just for us - like a special little dinner party that lasted a whole week. The menu was so fantastic - my mouth starting watering when she emailed it prior to the cook week for approval. It included mushroom tacos with queso fresco, white bean and kale cassoulet, and kidney bean and cheese burgers. She also provided a wide variety of sides like Spanish rice, jicama carrot salad with lime cilantro dressing, grape and butternut squash salad with sherry vinaigrette, crusty bread, and roasted red potatoes. On the designated cook day, Stacey came over in the morning. I was out most of the day, but when I returned, my kitchen sparkled (truly it was cleaner than when I left it - and that's saying a lot because I'm kind of a neat freak). Then I opened my refrigerator to what can only be described as Culinary Christmas Morning. My fridge was full of labeled prepared foods and reheating instructions. As I imagined it would be, everything was so tasty. More important, my 8-year old thought so too. Oh, and maybe I should mention at this point that my family and I are not vegan. Nope. Not even vegetarian. Yet, we understand the impact of animal based foods on the environment and your body, so we try to minimize the amount we consume. Not always easy to do - there's so much guesswork, plus it takes some serious skill to maximize flavor and variety - yet Stacey made it easy. If you need a spell of clean eating (food cleanse) or even a regular chef, Stacey of Herb'n Vegan is your gal.

Some of the most fun and educational classes you can take. Cat is a patient teacher with some…read moreserious skills. I've learned how to make sourdough bread from a 10yr old starter that I got to take home! The bread it produces is truly magical and on par with (if not better than) most sourdough loaves around the Bay. I look forward to taking my next class "Bagels, Pretzels and Bialys"! Thanks again for all you do Cat.

Loved this class with Chef Cat! I found her pizza class through CozyMeal and purchased the class…read morefrom there. A lot of people were here as pairs (actually everyone in our group was a couple) so I'd recommend signing up with a partner or friend. I'm not a pizza expert but the pizza produced here I could compare to your gourmet pizza fare it's not going to be Dominos or Pizza My Heart type of pizza. The rustic crust reminds me of something I would order at Pizzeria Delfina. The fact that Chef Cat taught us how to make this amazing crust at home made my boyfriend and I question why we have been spending so much buying pizza at restaurants when we can make a delicious crust at home! Mind you sourdough crust does have a lot of prep/waiting involved and you have to feed/take care of your starter like a pet. In this class you will go through all the steps to make a beautiful sourdough crust pizza from dough creation to a finished pizza product that you can eat at the end. You will go through all the techniques and skills to mold a delicious pizza. We were provided with an appetizer of olives, a fresh cara cara orange salad, and we each made and topped our own pizzas (lots of fun ingredients to choose from like broccolini and goat cheese). I have to say this was one of the best doughs I've ever tasted. I'm the kind of person who needs to dip my crust in marinara sauce to eat it, but I could eat this chewy tangy crust by itself. We got to take home extra dough and starter to continue our pizza making at home!

We signed our 13-year-old up for the baking teen summer camp. The venue was spacious, the camp size…read moresmall, and the program well-run. Most importantly, the baked goods were delicious! In one week, my teen learned how to make a layered buttercream cake, fruit tarts, cinnamon rolls, royal icing cookies, and more--all from scratch! She loved the experience, and it definitely boosted her confidence in baking. It wasn't just simple baking either--Chef Mo used unique ingredients like coconut sugar and fresh cream, achieving a perfect level of sweetness that wasn't overpowering. My husband and I highly recommend this camp to any budding chef or baker, or any child who wants to give it a try. Chef Mo was so friendly and accommodating--a truly great teacher. We don't have any pictures, unfortunately, because the whole family eagerly devoured everything at the end of each day, even my son, who never likes cake. He claimed it was the best cake he's ever tasted and that we should use the recipe for his upcoming birthday.

My team of six UC Berkeley professional staff had such a positive experience with Chef Mo's private…read morepasta party! She was incredibly patient, clear, and accommodating in both the planning of the event, and the event itself. The food was delicious and many of our team members expressed excitement about making the dishes themselves in the future. She offered a playlist of music, ensured the menu met all dietary restrictions, and even included knife safety and technique for those who were beginners. Perhaps most importantly Chef Mo created a fun environment that was accepting in a way that allowed everyone to try new things and even make mistakes without fear of judgement. We can't recommend her enough! --

Chef Tom was amazing! Everything we ate was delicious! He accommodated all of our food…read moresensitivities. the whole thing experience was a highlight of our trip!

We hired Tom for a small group dinner at a house we rented - he was wonderful! Great communication…read moreleading up to the event, good ideation and menu recommendations, and most importantly of all, a truly fantastic meal and experience. Everything was perfectly prepared and brought out richness and depth of flavours across a variety of textures and combinations. Tom is a wonderful soul to boot and we really enjoyed his company. Highly recommended!