My wife and I recently took a class here called "Date Night: Spanish Tapas." The class taught us…read morehow to make several Spanish dishes including Spinach and Manchego Croquetas, Pan Con Tomate and Jamon Serrano, Tortilla Espagnola, and Pork Belly with Membrino Glaze. I'll be completely honest. I was not excited about taking this class. I hate cooking food as much as I love eating it. But the wife dragged me out here anyway. So what's my verdict? As my rating indicates, I was completely wrong about this class. It was a fun experience from start to finish. Chef May did a fantastic job walking us through how to prepare each dish before releasing us to our own individual stations, easing my concern that I would screw things up. When we needed any assistance, she was right there to jump in and provide support. I would be amiss if I didn't mention the best part of the class which is eating the food we made. Every dish was delicious. I especially loved the Pan Con Tomate and Jamon Serrano, and Pork Belly with Membrino Glaze. I would definitely recommend taking a class here. If they could make a guy like me who hates cooking enjoy the experience, they must be doing something right. We'll be back very soon for an encore. We're signed up for the Pan Pizza class. Looking forward to it!

I absolutely loved my class at the Gourmandise School! We started out at the farmers market, picked…read moreout fresh ingredients, and then went back to the kitchen and turned everything into a delicious meal. It was such a fun and unique way to learn, and I loved how hands-on the whole experience was. The instructors were so knowledgeable, friendly, and really made the class enjoyable. I learned a ton and left feeling inspired to cook more at home. Honestly, I think Gourmandise is the best cooking school in town and I highly recommend taking a class here. Such a fun experience!

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.

we did the macaroon making class and had a great time. the classes are small enough that they are…read morechecking on you and making sure things go well. the whole thing took maybe 2-3hrs. i have zero baking experience and somehow still ended up with a ton of delicious macaroons to take home!

a PHENOMENAL experience!! My boyfriend and I were looking for a fun date night experience to…read morecelebrate our 2 year anniversary and settled on a cooking class. We took Chef Francesca's Italian Steakhouse class and needless to say, we'll definitely be back. the food was absolutely delicious and Chef Francesca's was so patient and kind. I am personally not the most experienced cook and she made me feel like I was an expert in the kitchen. We even had leftovers to take home for the next day. I love how simple she made everything and a bonus is she sent us home with the recipes and suggestions on where to get the ingredients if we wanted to recreate the meal again at home. Definitely recommend Cozy Meal for a fun date night adventure. And especially Chef Francesca's class!

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 !

I started taking classes with Joanna after never really getting into cooking and was kind of…read moreworried that I would never do it well. Joanna walked me through the process top to bottom, teaching me to source ingredients, what to have in your kitchen, etiquette and the recipes and food themselves. She has a been a huge help in my personal development and glad to have experienced her classes, all the recipes area amazing and the food was so good! I still make the pizzas she taught me almost 6 months later. I'm walking away from experience wiser and excited to cook. You will not regret taking a chance and learning from her!

Chef Joanna is wonderful! She is always providing people with the content they are looking/asking…read morefor. She is always open to suggestions and loves to work with different people to learn new things. I cook with Chef Joanna on her Instagram show and she has this passion and energy for food and the history of foods that is unlike anyone else I have ever met. Joanna keeps things simple, but elevated. Because of Chef Joanna I have learned how to use spices and have found new ways to eat my veggies! I can't recommend Joanna enough! No matter what occasion you might be wanting to celebrate, Chef Joanna can help make the time cooking with her unique and personalized to you.

I took a cooking class and got almost 0 instruction. We were paired with partners and we just…read morefollowed the recipe. I could have been at home doing this myself. Very disappointing experience.

Just pretend my five stars are really 10 stars because that's how fun and delicious a cooking class…read moreat Violet Bistro is with Chef Jesse Brune. My husband and I took part in a date night cooking night with two other couples and we had a blast. Chef Jesse was delightful, funny, and informative. We learned how to make gnocchi, a tasty sauce, enjoyed the signature violet cocktail and THE BEST tiramisu I have ever tasted. You can be as hands-on as you wish. Chef Jesse had a few demonstrations, we enjoyed a few extra surprises from the main restaurant kitchen and once all was prepared we sat down at a communal table to feast on the food. And we went home with some leftovers. The cooking school is definitely the loveliest looking school as well located above the courtyard of the main restaurant. We've already booked our next date night.

I had a last minute cookie request for Hillary and she was able to make it and work and created…read morethese incredible designs for me!! I ordered 24 cookies that included the mask girl, a cucumber and the lips! They were so beautiful and DELICIOUS! I would definitely place another order, her attention to details is amazing, her studio is so precious!! You can tell she pours her heart into it!!

Wow! This is as good as it gets. One of my dearest friends was having a tea party baby shower and…read morehad seen an idea for cookies that would complement her theme perfectly. I don't live in LA anymore but I wanted to help and knew I needed to find the right person for the job, so of course I came to Yelp. And I found Hilary. I saw how beautiful her work was and decided to email her. Hilary was super easy to work with from the beginning. She looked at my inspo pic, made it her own, and communicated with me to ensure we'd be happy with the finished product. They came out absolutely stunning. People at the party couldn't believe the beauty and level of detail AND... they were DELICIOUS! Sometimes when ordering custom sweets, I expect to have to sacrifice a bit of taste for beauty. Not here - these cookies were delicious and flew off the trays. I almost didn't get one myself! These cookies were worth every penny. If you're in the area and in need of cookies for an event, I highly, highly recommend!

The Culinary Dude's summer camp was awesome! I learned so much and had so much fun!!!read more

my 10 yr old who is a very picky eater, loved this camp. Scott's method is to give the kids…read moreindependence so they don't feel micromanaged. My child learned knife skills, safety, cooking prep, and most importantly exposure to new foods from around the world. Scott is an incredible teacher and "dude" with a sense of humor that kids can relate to. My child felt empowered to create recipes on his own which is proof positive that this course/camp is worth it's weight in gold. And lunch is provided/prepped by the kids themselves! I wholeheartedly recommend this camp, A+++++++++

This was a GREAT class! I attended "Thanksgiving Without Tears" on November 15, 2009 and loved it!…read moreClifford and Martha worked so well together and their dishes were spectacular! Wine was served and everyone was brought a plate at the end of the class to try everything. It included turkey with Cliff's special gravy, two different kinds of stuffing, sweet potatoes with apple puree, and 4 onion gratin (my FAVORITE)!! I'm attending "Modern Casserole Cookery" on Wednesday and I can't wait!

From the owner: Cookings lessons in three series: Learn to Cook, Recipes for Health, Mediterranean Cuisine, ever…read moreWednesday and Sunday. Class descriptions and on-line registration at www.VeniceCookingSchool.com

Our team was so last minute with scheduling, I was trying to find a place that would accommodate 10…read moreof us for an after work activity. There are only a handful of places to take private cooking classes and there were only a couple available to teach us. I found another place through this cozymeal, and they were able to find me a chef but I had no clue where we'd be (location wise - kitchen, house..). I just couldn't trust that we'd be in a location as cute as La Cuisine. So I decided to book with them since Yelp has such cute pictures of the inside.. my only worry was the very few reviews. But I took that chance and when we arrived everything looked exactly what people posted on here..but even cuter! Chef Paru & Sophia were so welcoming and per the group - they were both attentive but also giving us enough space to try on our own. Also, didn't realize my cutting technique was wrong until taking this class haha! I rarely cook, but now I know going forward! I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for great instruction and something a somewhat intimate vibes and not within a standard industrial kitchen. GF & Instagram friendly lol Thanks Chef Paru & Sophia!

Wonderful cute spot right next to the heart of Venice shopping. Friend and I made a reservation for…read morethe French bistro night. Along with a few other parties learned to make a Caesar salad, steak, and chocolate soufflé. We were greeted with essentially bottomless pours of wine and a charcuterie board. It was a fun few hours of bantering with strangers and in the setting of cooking. Very low stress with simple instructions (even though I butchered the egg count, but the hosts were nice enough to give me a new bath of eggs). Meal was served thanksgiving style with plenty to go around. We were all left very full and tipsy afterwards. Would def recommend again with a group a friends. And the aesthetic is very cute!

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Was seated in booth for two. It's a great nook for dates, slightly separated from the majority of…read morerestaurant seating. Service was professional well paced; servers and busses cleared empty plates as they passed by. When they brought out the ceramic, they brought out matching ceramics for small dishes that came after. Love details like that. Every dish was fresh and flavorful. Would come back again and again!