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.

I attempted to book a sushi making class on their website. The only response I rec'd for June,…read moreJuly and Septermber was "Sorry, we have no online availability" This Place Has Shuttered

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.

The chef had all ingredients well prepared and the macaron class flowed seamlessly from each of the…read morebaking steps. It was a delicious and enjoyable class!

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!

Before writing this review I reached out to the instructor with some of my issues. She apologized…read moreand said she'd escalated my concerns to Pam, an admin who'd reach out to me. Five days later and no contact from Pam. I was so excited to take my mister to their Father's Day class. We're empty nesters and this was meant to be a special treat for both of us. He's not big on cooking classes but the posted menu was appealing and I promised to do all the heavy lifting. Ribeye Steak -- thought we'd learn some new techniques to elevate our steak prep game. Mexican Street Corn Dip and Homemade Tater Tots -- summer corn is a family favorite and the thought of making homemade tater tots was intriguing. Smash Burger Sliders -- wanted to learn to consistently nail that crispy exterior. Inexplicably, we were paired with another pair -- a single dad with an 8 yo kid. Neither the mister nor I wanted this but we didn't want to make a scene or hurt anyone's feelings. We didn't even realize we were paired with them until the chef pointed out that our mise en place tray was setup for four. Why?? 1. The Mexican Street Corn Dip which I think was supposed to be an appetizer, was completely omitted. However, we did make a grilled corn salad as part of the meal. There was no appetizer served when we arrived. 2. Instead of homemade tater tots we made potato wedges. 3. The team we were paired with was lovely. However the class was well beyond their skill level. So instead of taking on the bulk of the work for 2 people, I did the bulk of the prep for 4 people. The course description says there may be seasonal substitutions but these substitutions utilized the same core ingredients. This was more work than I anticipated and left me feeling a bit overwhelmed and behind schedule. This threw the timing off and my mister enjoyed his steak alone while I was still standing at a hot stove prepping food for 4 people. Not the fun afternoon of "us" time I'd envisioned. Overall this was a subpar experience in so many areas that mattered to us. Left me personally disappointed and apologizing to my mister for the poor planning and execution. Could have spent the same amount of money without the hour+ drive and had a better experience.

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!

What an incredible resource! We are indeed very luck to have a store like this that has such a…read morewonderful supply of organic grains at very reasonable prices. Roe's in-person fresh-milled sourdough class is well worth it. I would recommend it to anyone. Even though it is impossible to cover the entire sourdough process in 3 hours, it is amazing what he manages to pack into this short morning session. He is a great teacher - really chill.

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.

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

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.