I wanted to something special for my birthday this year and I booked a private cooking class for a group of 12 with Life Plus. They have a nice selection of different options and we chose the distinct taste of Thailand offering. Our group made our own papaya salad, tom yum soup and beef pad see ew. Each person was able to customize their spice level and avoid any allergies. The group had a fantastic experience with Mark as our fearless leader. I am so impressed by the quality of the class. I would love to come back soon. Thank you to the whole team for making my birthday wishes come true! read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - Pad see ew (beef) - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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My anniversary was in January and we were over the buying gifts so I wanted an experience. We booked the Thai Cooking Class with Marc. Marc was so knowledgeable and professional. We made the Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Soup and Pad Sew- my favorites. I love that each individual received their own cooking utensils and ingredients. After each meal we sat down in the little sitting area as if we ate a 3 course meal. I would definitely try another cooing class. The place is located in the Sherman Oaks Galleria so parking is super convenient. I wish I had pictures but the food came out delicious read more

We ate the best meal And we made it ! It was fresh and the rice was out of this world Now I know how to cute correctly! read more

The teacher was exceptional and the food was amazing I can't believe I made it . Wow How was so much accomplished in a shirt period! Learn so much! read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

So fun!!!!! Marc was an amazing teacher and the food turned out so good you had to roll me out of there. read more

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Had such an enjoyable experience cooking, learning, sipping and eating with Chefs Cherryl and Marc and 5 other 'students'. We started with a light Aperol Spritz cocktail to put us into Italian mode for our Chicken Piccata meal we were to prepare. After making a quick, easy appetizer, we were each assigned a station to make a part of the meal... salad, pasta, veggies, herbs, green beans, chicken prep, reduction sauce and strawberries macerated in wine for dessert. Our meal came together, the trick being having all the hot foods ready at the same time. Everything got to the table fresh and delicious. So fun to meet new people while sharing a challenge and learning helpful techniques to use in the kitchen. read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - Dinner is served! - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Chef Marc. Foodie's paradise. Class Act. In-between each of those phrases are a culmination of life aspirations coming to a single note of ultimate satisfaction. 1. Chef Marc, could make a blind man see if it all was weighted on the chef's passion for food, his streamlined professionalism and his ease of simplifying COMPLEX flavor profiles. 2. I am a foodie who connects with fellow humans from different cultures by way of cuisines and this class transported me across political lines, religious dogma and through my palate made me feel closer to the beauty of Thialand and its people. 3. The class was perhaps the most chic and progressively forward concept space I could ever imagine. I literally became emotional from the experience, because Chef Marc empowered this foodie to create what I usually would rely on restaurants to bless me with. I sincerely will count this experience as one of my golden memories in my life: "...remember when Chef Marc taught me how to make authentic Thia dishes?"​ I wish the young and old could experience the passion, joy and love of being a foodie cooking - authentically. read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - First Course... - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

A very fun and informative class! The instructor is very experienced and brings such a great energy. Definitely recommend the culinary courses :) read more

Our group had a fun experience! Definitely recommend for large groups. Cooking class was interactive and flowed smoothly.

Excellent service, amazing to learn how to cook all this food and it was delicious to eat!

The class was very fun and Marc was a great teacher! easy to follow the steps, there was a lot of information too while we were working on our pastries the results where very tasty. The fruit tart and the biscuits were delicious. read more

We took the Italian Cooking class with Marc & Cherryl and we really had a great time. Cherryl's culinary expertise and cooking knowledge were top-notch. The Red & Yellow Pepper Pasta turned out amazing as did the Chicken Piccata! The group setting made it more enjoyable! Definitely an A+, 5 star experience that I would recommend to anybody! read more

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So fun! My husband and I did the Vietnamese Cuisine Unpacked class with Chef Marc as our first date night since welcoming our daughter. The dishes were familiar to us (and some of our fav), so it was really cool to see how it all comes together. We left stuffed to the gills and even had some leftovers to take home with us. Loved hearing Chef Marc's stories and tips. I'm definitely going to try making my own pho broth! read more

The instructor was great and very knowledgeable. The class was just my wife and myself which made for an intimate one on one class. Everything turned out great and the food was delicious. read more

It was lovely. Instructor was a pleasure and happily shared knowledge. Things were well organized so it moved quickly.

We just had (and made!) the most delicious Vietnamese meal, hands down, no contest. The very first thing we noticed was what an incredible set up these people have. A beautiful, large, spotless modern kitchen, pre-set up with stations for our different courses. Everything was stocked with the freshest most beautiful ingredients. The instructions were delivered clearly, almost in a conversational way, so much so that I'm quite certain I could make that meal from memory tomorrow. And lastly, but most importantly, our instructor, or host really, Mark, was so gracious, knowledgeable, and passionate about food, that it made the whole experience more like hanging out with a friend than being in a stuffy class setting. Mark put a lot of emphasis on incorporating our personal taste preferences while also learning traditional techniques. We're already discussing what cuisine we want to try next. Thanks for a great evening Mark!! read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - Banh xeo, spring rolls, pho - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I attended a Saturday class with my guy. We learned how to make Aperol Spritz, Crostini Bianchi, Green Bean Salad, Penne with roasted red and yellow bell pepper, Sautéed chicken Piccata with white wine sauce, and Moscato macerated strawberries. All participants had a job and were responsible for a station. The menu was based off of recipes from renowned Marcella Hazan. Chef Cherryl and chef Mark were so welcoming and patient with everyone. They assisted everyone at all the stations when needed. They answered all questions and gave suggestions for techniques. We sat around the table and enjoyed as a family the food we cooked as a team. It was even served with wine. It doesn't get better than that! At the end, chef Mark and Cherryl presented everyone with a certificate. We were all so appreciative of the amazing experience and wanted to clean all the dishes. This was an experience that I will share with others and remember forever. I forgot to mention that they even have a vegetable garden in the backyard. Some of our vegetables were picked and used in our meal. read more

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We had such a fun time with this cooking class! Camila was easy to learn from. She was extremely warm and fun to talk to as well. We ended up being the only couple in the class so we had a real hands on experience. We opted for the plant-based class and the food was soooooooooooo good! A LOT of "Mmmms" coming from us while eating! Can't wait to make this meal at home. We'd love to come back to Life Plus to take another class. read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - Plant based cooking class - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

It was an Amazing cooking experience, Chef Marc V was really patient and helpful! Class was easy to follow and everything about the experience was so thought out! Will take another one class here soon! read more

Really wonderful experience. We did an at home class for my mom's birthday. Mark came and did an awesome job. Great food and awesome vibes. read more

We did the Distinctive Taste of Thailand class tonight and it was so delicious and fun. Our chef was knowledgeable, passionate and helpful. We learned a lot and the food was honestly SO good !!! We would definitely come back for another class! read more

Kamilla was absolutely incredible. I would highly recommend her classes if you have the opportunity

Great location, great instructor n great food. Give it a try. Highly recommend! I attended the cooking class for my favorite food which is Thai. read more

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Great food and great teacher! Went for our anniversary and it was a fantastic experience. Thank you!

Wonderful experience!!! Fun, informative and delicious! Would definitely recommend. Great for couples, groups, ladies night, team building! Loved it!!! read more

I attended the Thai cooking class on Sunday with my daughter. It was intimate, tasty and a lot of fun. Marc was attentive, generous in sharing his knowledge, he was patient and made me feel very comfortable and empowered. He is experienced in what he does. The "tools" - pots, knives, stove and cutting boards were in great shape and high quality. The food ingredients that were available to us were fresh, generous and appealing. Besides the pleasure of spending time with my daughter, doing something we both like - cooking and eating together, I enjoyed Marcs' energy very very much. I like his vision of making learning fun and ultimately unlocking and remembering the gifts each of us already imbibes, making our lives a LIFE PLUS. Thank You Marc read more

Life Plus is AMAZING! I took a Sri Lanken cooking class with the talented Chef Cherryl. Cherryl goes above and beyond as a chef, she gives you all her tips and tricks and even tells you where to shop to buy the ingredients. Her food/recipes were some of the best foods I've ever had. The cooking class itself was SO FUN! I can not wait to go back with friends it was truly an amazing night. The space was beautiful, she even gave us a tour of the garden and wrote us a handwritten thank you at the end of the night with leftovers to take home. Truly a very kind and talented chef and the whole experience was a core memory making kind of experience. Highly reccomend them and Chef Cherryl thank you SO SO SO much! read more

Life Plus Schools - Culinary Department - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Italian cooking class was perfect from start to finish! It was an awesome warm fun experience for my partner and I. It was a great bonding moment for us. Cheryl's energy was great. We did the group cooking and everyone sitting at a table enjoying their creation. Would definitely recommend to anyone who may be interested read more

Marc was amazing! We had an in-home cooking class experience for my mother-in-law's birthday and Marc and his assistant Ashley were punctual, professional, organized, and had great energy throughout. The food turned out delicious and it was challenging yet simple enough that everyone could participate. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be recommending this to people we know! read more

Marc was amazing. Made the class very fun and engaging! He was not only great at accommodating everyone, but also took the time to explain technique and reasons behind each ingredient! 10/10 recommend! read more

This was the best! So much fun to meet new people, two amazing chefs, Chef Marc Vinson and Chef Cherryl Mendis, and to learn new culinary skills. Then, the best part, we got to eat the dishes we cooked and had a wonderful meal together! Altogether, a stellar experience and one I would recommend to anyone who's interested in elevating their own cooking skills! read more

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My boyfriend and I took the Thai cooking class with chef Cherryl, and had a blast!! She is so knowledgeable and fun. She kept us engaged, taught us not only about the food, but also about the culture. The food tasted amazing, it was paired well with the drink selections. I am not a fan of coconut, but we made a coconut soup that I absolutely loved!! Everything was balanced out really well, and executed with great thought. We will definitely be doing this again! read more

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