Hands down the most passionate and dedicated staff/ownership I've ever experienced. The owner was…read moreso nice. He gracefully handled every question, request, and comment swiftly and perfectly. Their coffee was so delicious . I can't recommend this spot enough! Food was absolutely phenomenal.

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 was nervous about signing up for the home cook course, felt vulnerable in a new environment in…read morewhich I had no skills or training in. I can't recommend this beginner course enough. Even after the 1st day my meals at home were suddenly consistent and significantly better. 12 weeks later and I am confidently relaxed in my kitchen. I enjoy the ease that I feel now; from preparing dinner, menu planning, temp control, and little tips you just can't learn on google. Learning in person from Chef Jason and Chef Ben with a group of funny, eager, and caring adults has really shaped how I can give back to my family. This was the common denominator for all the students in our course. We wanted to learn a new skill to share with the ones we care about most, our families. "I haven't made a sh**** meal since day one of this course" - quote from my fiancé Take the leap and invest in yourself and your family plus laughing about it along the way is always a plus.

I took the home cook course in 2023 as sort of a self care thing with a toddler at home. For the…read moreprice, I found this class to be too large and rushed to learn optimally. The instructors were charismatic and knowledgable. Whenever I asked a question they answered the hell out of it. They were incredibly generous with their time and expertise. That said, I often went home unable to connect what I experienced in class with the home environment. I understand they were trying to discourage relying on recipes, but the handout was rarely referenced during class and it seemed not to be the chef's own recipe? As a beginner to many of these dishes, I found it difficult to recreate some of them on my own. A few yrs later I remember certain things like knife skills, seasoning tips, and how friendly the other students were (belated thank you to my table partner who sliced my live lobster's head for me because I was too squeamish)

Such a fun time!! I chose the 'Date Night: Five Star Steakhouse' class and it was really enjoyable…read moreand informative. Our head chef/instructor Anthony brought great energy and charisma to the class. You could really tell he's passionate about what he does and enjoys it, which spread to the rest of the class. It was a very open environment with many of the attendees having little to no culinary experience, so we were all working on a level playing field. The class is decently interactive, with a nice balance where they do a good majority of the tedious prep work beforehand and let you do the rest (as a team of 4) with all of the nicely prepared ingredients. We also did a small crash course on cutting and mixing skills, which was appreciated. The dish we made was a really nice steak with an herb compound butter, grilled veggies, a small side salad, and a nice fruit tart (galette) for dessert. The class flowed really well and the time FLEW by. It was about two hours from start to finish, and it fun the entire time. I'd recommend to eat a little something beforehand, as you eat what you prepare at the end (after 2ish hours) and the portions are split amongst 4 people so they are a bit on the petite side. Overall, this was a really enjoyable experience that I definitely plan on attending again. I recommend you find a class that suits you and check it out yourself!!

I came with two girlfriends for a birthday gathering. I'm…read moreSO thankful we stopped to eat appetizers before we attended the cooking class. It took maybe 90 mins or so from start of class to chow time and we were ready to eat! I imagine we would have gotten hangry I we didn't, so I would recommend snacking before class!!! The instructing chef was very thorough and helpful. The food was on theme and SO good. We were surprised we could make such tasty bold flavors with simple everyday ingredients. (Our dish we Moroccan chicken night with couscous, beet salad, homemade ice cream with grilled peaches) Plenty of food to eat and even took some home. They were even so gracious to accommodate my vegan/vegetarian diet by subbing the chicken with either vegan chicken or potatoes (I chose potatoes). Flavors did not miss!! Would recommend and will be doing again...

Great place to take a cooking class. They also sell all things kitchen and you can have wine while…read moreyou cook and eat. Simple to follow instructions and a delicious meal after. Lots of free parking in front and a beautiful kitchen set up. We have cooked pork tenderloin, Thai food, and I want to take a pasta making class here. We will be back. Happy Yelping!

This was such a fun experience. I attended the Tuscan cooking class, and although it was pretty…read morefull, we ended up making some new friends along the way. There's an option to purchase wine, and while the selection is limited, it's clearly curated and high quality. The Tuscan menu was simple yet absolutely delicious. My only minor critique is that I wish the class had been a bit more hands-on--the instructor occasionally took over rather than letting participants do more themselves. That said, I understand time constraints and how challenging it can be with a large group. I imagine this experience would be even better in a more intimate setting. Overall, the food was excellent, and the instructors and staff were fun, friendly, and engaging. It is on the pricier side, but you're essentially getting a three-course meal, plus a 10% discount on anything in the store the day of the class, which is a nice bonus.

My kids have attended Chef Tech's summer camps for the last two summers and I couldn't recommend…read morethem more highly! They are able to manage a large group of kids in a very organized manner and are excellent and patient teachers. Each and every time that I pick them up I'm shocked by how much they were able to make in the two and a half hours that they were there. They are currently in the Italian week camp and have made homemade pizzas, pastas and sauces from scratch, flatbreads, salads, sorbet, cookies, etc. My kids are 9 (twins), but we also brought friends this summer. One is in his last year of middle school and enjoyed the class just as much as the younger kids. Truly, such a wonderful experience for them! Thank you so much, Chef Tech!

I signed up for their four-part foundational cooking skills class. I've attended two out of the…read morefour sessions so far (they're held on four consecutive Saturdays), and I'm absolutely loving it. Chef Teri provides incredibly useful lessons. I've been actively recommending it to my friends. The classes are intimate. It's very probable that she'll have you experience every step of the process. A significant aspect of learning involves being motivated to undertake tasks you might prefer not to, in order to gain experience and grasp that this is partly what cooking is about. The other students were easy to get along with and respectful.

We did a team event here and it was so much fun! It was my first experience at a cooking class so…read morenothing to compare to but it was super fun. There was tea ready for us to enjoy while cooking. It was very casual and very relaxed which I enjoyed. No measuring and based on the taste. We made Thai food (spring rolls, sweet rice with garlic shrimp, chicken satay, and whiskey sour). Everything came out really good and the team enjoyed it.

I've really enjoyed the classes at Hipcooks! Kristen is an exceptional instructor. You can clearly…read moresee her passion for cooking, and she brings that energy into her teaching. Sarah is also great! We had a great time at the pasta class and most recently took the Greek class. Delicious ! It's a great experience and a fun class to take with either family or friends.

Amazing romantic cooking class. My wife and I did this class for Valentine's Day. Everything was…read moreperfect and delicious. Creamy potatoes and delicious steaks. Can't recommend any of the classes offered here. Amazing and well worth the time and money.

Joined the Valentine's Day cooking class and had the most fun experience, and the meal was…read moreabsolutely delicious! We made filet mignon, baked brie with bruschetta, chocolate cake with berry compote. I loved every minute of it and cannot recommend enough learning from chef Zak! You will really enjoy your time there!!

Vibrant Life is for everybody and every healthy type of diet. The food is fresh, organic and full…read moreof life. Everything I have eaten from vibrant life has been very good. I have a few picky eaters @ home and they had no problem eating anything from vibrant life. We enjoy many paleo desserts as well as meals. Kristen is not only a fabulous chef but very knowledgeable in every type of diet out there as well as nutritionally.

From the owner: -Personal Chef Services -Cooking Classes…read more-Weight Loss -Nutrition Consultations -Customized Meal Plans -Local Handmade Artisan Baked Goods made with love -Gluten free, Paleo, Keto and Plant based recipes and options -Wellness Retreats and Workshops -Edible Garden Design

Chef Ollie makes the absolute best food with the freshest ingredients and warmest atmosphere. An…read moreabsolute must for anyone wanting custom catering or private cooking lessons. She is the best.

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Ollie's kitchen making the most delicious food together…read moreItalian style and learning great cooking tips as we cooked. It was such a memorable experience. We thoroughly enjoyed everything including the ambiance, the delicious food, Ollie's delightful personality and knowledge of food and how to prepare it and her beautiful kitchen. Can't wait to do it again!

Pasta Mark makes some of the best pasta in the LBC. Truly. WOW his sauces and pastas are so on…read morepoint. I love how convenient this is in Partake. I had his vodka sauce over penne pasta and it's hands down one of the best vodka sauces I've ever tasted. Since I grabbed this dish from partake collective, I took it home to eat, but you can easily eat at Partake as well.

We found Pasta Mark at the Taste of Downtown. What a find!!! We tried the Lasagna, Lemon Ravioli…read moreand Focaccia bread. His lasagna is SO GOOD! The Lemon Ravioli and Foccacia were good, too, but I actually dreamt about the lasagna! Half of our our group went back for seconds. I wish there were a brick and mortar in DTLB. We would be there every week! My friend said that she saw Pasta Mark is at Main Street Wine Bar in HB on Tuesdays. I may have to make the trek!