We were the highest bidders at an auction for homeless animals. This bid included " Cooking with…read moreJulie." We were hesitant at first as we have been to cooking classes that did not impress. Chef Julie is pleasant, fun, professional, personable, a brilliant Chef and a master mind of Napa produce, meats, spices, wines and how to marry them all together. Would highly encourage you to include her on your next trip to Napa. Very impressed.

Such a fun experience. Learned a lot from @julienapavalley. #cookingclass #napa…read more Well worth the money. Private cooking class with Chef Julie at her home in Napa Valley. Highly personal, engaging and interactive experience. We made pasta, fish and dessert. Along the way, we asked numerous questions, about everything from terminology to sodium in salt to types of Olive oil and how to properly dice. Julie is an expert and happily shared her knowledge. All of the ingredients were high quality, including the salt and balsamic vinegar, and the fish and the pasta. Each dish was paired with a bottle of wine, and Julie even had a snack for us to enjoy while we cooked. Julie's house is lovely. We dined al fresco on her patio underneath the large oak trees. We were scheduled for 4 hours but Julie took her time with us. We ended up being there for 5 and a half hours. It was a lovely experience and one that we would highly recommend.

Sherry, the cheese professional, was very helpful selecting the right cheeses for me! Thank you…read morewhole foods for supporting my cheese addiction!

From the owner: Hands on and Demonstration Cooking classes for novice to advanced learners. Winemaker dinners,…read morecookbook signings, all day workshops,kids classes and birthday parties. Adult private parties. Free healthy eating classes and much more!

These guys are so organized. Everything was ready for us and their explanations and demos were…read moreclear. They showed us how to do stuff in little bits before it was our turn to do it ourselves, so we weren't overwhelmed with information. Facility was spotless and we each got hands-on guidance. Recommend for beginners AND experienced cooks!

Would give Playte 20 stars if i could! Amazing experience Chef Sandy and Chef Matt. It was so much…read morefun stopping by some of Sandy's favorite stands at the farmer's market and getting to chat with the business owners and farmers and learn about their process. The space that we made the food was so beautiful and spacious too. These two were super organized and just all around pleasant to spend the day with. One of the best coking classes I've ever been to hands down!

This was the second time I worked with Ramekins to cater an event, and it definitely won't be the…read morelast. We recently hosted a wine tasting in Cornerstone Sonoma's magical garden & barn. Each of the wines poured (from bubbles to Pinot to Malbec) was beautifully paired with a mouthwatering bite. Our gourmet goodies included: Sonoma Fig with gorgonzola and crispy prosciuotto; "Pig on a Blanket" (crispy pork belly, apple butter, pickled veggies); watermelon cube (topped with Laura Chenal Chevre, mint, Maldon salt, and jalapeno simple syrup); and Duck Fat Financier (served with Crescenza and stonefruit compote). Pretty fancy, huh? Not only was each bite elegantly presented, it was damn delicious! And there was plenty of food to go around for our group of 40. The Ramekins representative made sure to keep replenishing the platters in a timely manner. After all, there's nothing more unappetizing than an empty plate. All in all, Ramekins' Catering hit it out of the park again. I love working with them, and look forward to working with them on more wine tasting events in the future!

I already cook at home, so, chopping/peeling carrots and frying up small pieces of appetizers was…read morelike being at home. But I came for a team building function and connected with the folks I work with. Together in sweet harmony, we cooked up a plate of potato, beets, & carrot pancakes. We had other teams making different dishes and when we all finished, we had a presentation throw down. Prettiest plate wins a prize. I thought our team had the prettiest plate but another team took the prize - boo hoo. Instructors were very helpful and nice. The working kitchen was amazing, wish I could have a similar scaled down setup for my own home! I know I can make this dish again but it was a lot of ingridients and too much prep work. So, I probably won't make it again. They provide you with endless wine and water. And you get a glass of bubbly at the beginning of the class. Good experience. Nice place. Beautiful area. Wonderful staff! Plenty of parking. Good place to host a special event like a wedding/birthday/anniversary.

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration…read more We recently decided to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner party and to mark the occasion with something truly special: hiring a private chef for the very first time. This turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. Immediately after contacting Chef Camille Jeanty, her calm professionalism and genuine warmth immediately put us at ease. She took the time to understand our vision for the evening and even did a walkthrough to familiarize herself with our home and setup. She then created a stunning menu that perfectly matched our preferences, including a separate menu for our young grandkids! The evening was magical... every course was delicious with a real standout being the handmade Pappardelle Alfredo which prompted several requests for seconds! It was such a wonderfully relaxed, unhurried meal ... just what our "Italian vision" had imagined! What truly set this experience apart was Camille's individualized touch offering her bespoke dinnerware, beautifully curated flower centerpieces from a local Napa Farmer and even including a lovely, printed menu for each of our guests. It is also worth mentioning that Camille's well-trained staff were extremely personable as well as attentive! Our guests were raving, and we felt so pampered and celebrated. If you are considering a private chef for a special occasion, we wholeheartedly recommend Chef Camille Jeanty and her wonderful staff. Truthfully, they felt like family, and we gave them 5 Stars from start to finish! They helped turn our golden anniversary into a golden memory!

I reached out to book a farm cooking experience for a bachelorette weekend. From the start, there…read morewere red flags -- she missed our confirmed initial call entirely, and rather than reaching out to me, I had to call her myself. When she picked up, she explained she had just returned from a workout. During that call, I clearly communicated that our group would be staying at a hotel and would need an on-site venue -- not an option, a requirement. Despite this, I had to reiterate it again in a later email, suggesting she wasn't tracking the basic details of our event. Camille is really personable and kind-- I just felt like there was a lack of professionalism. After multiple email exchanges and weeks of back and forth, she sent a pricing breakdown on June 19th acknowledging she still needed to confirm farm availability -- while simultaneously letting me know I needed to sign a contract and submit a deposit by June 26th. I had already shared the experience with my group and gotten everyone excited. On June 24th, today, she informed me the farm had been booked and was unavailable. I want to address that respectfully. I confirmed the date and guest count with her over the phone during our very first call June 1st-- and reiterated both again in writing on June 19th. At that point, she had everything she needed to check availability. The farm wasn't contacted until June 23rd. I understand that securing a third-party venue has its challenges, and I have no doubt she works hard. But had the farm been contacted when she first had the date and headcount, we would have known much sooner and I wouldn't have shared the experience with my group prematurely. I wish her all the best and hope this feedback is helpful going forward.

We did a cooking class corporate event in Sonoma with the Epicurean Connection and it was the…read morehighlight of our trip. We really appreciated the kind, attentive and thoughtful owners and staff who taught us how to make butter from heavy cream, make a personal pizza with fresh and unique toppings, and sent us off with Thomas Keller chocolates and homemade Epicurean fromage, which is all the rage in the region. We would definitely do another class here. Support small and local businesses, you won't regret it!

So disappointed. I was so excited to do the cheesemaking experience and booked online. Showed up to…read morethe 3:30pm class 10 minutes early and the doors were locked and it looked like no one was inside the building. We tried calling the phone number multiple times and no one picked up. Also, knocked several times. Two other people arrived as well who tried knocking and calling to no avail. We waited until 3:45 until we gave up and left. After we left, we received an email saying we had been refunded and at the bottom of the receipt it said "We apologize as this order did not show up on our calendar until today. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Thank you, Sheana" (see attached screenshot). I think this is deeply unprofessional on so many levels. Even if the reservation had only shown up today on their calendar (despite us booking it several weeks prior) and they weren't prepared, they had all the time before 3pm to reach out via email or phonecall to say they couldn't make the class. They didn't even try reaching out and instead we received a refund after the scheduled class time. Lack of communication is such a bummer considering we set aside a couple hours for this and we were so excited. Also, this is located in Sonoma which means it's out of the way for people who are visiting Napa and its vineyards. That's typically not an issue but considering we had to drive out the way and we got cancelled on after we waited for them is where it is an issue. Deeply unprofessional situation and hope they improve on communication soon.

This place is sooo cool!!! Very pretty on the outside & loved walking the gardens. There was an…read moreevent going on so we weren't able 2 walk in every area & I wished I was @ the event!!! I want 2 b fancy!!! The gift shop had tons of things I wanted 2 buy, if only I was rich & super fancy!!! We enjoyed walking around & would love 2 eat @ the restaurant!!! One day....

Beautiful and dignified spacious setting, unique fare served by Claudia and Gladys who know their…read moremenus well, and creatively presented meals that are prepared by chefs who are actually the instructors of the students who are studying to take up this noble profession. We were impressed. This was our second visit to CIA, we'll be back next year!