This little hidden spot was such a fun experience. This was an event that we planned as part of our anniversary celebration and we had a blast The atmosphere is very unique, a bit cluttered but is very fitting for the event. The staff and chef were all very kind, knowlagble and funny. The chef and host of this class told many jokes, had us laughing and he picked on my husband all night but we loved it. They show you how to make each dish that will be prepared that evening, they share all recipes, and use one person to come up and help for each dish. You get to sample items throughout the learning process then everyone heads to the back in groups to take turns making a different dish for their group. Once all food has been cooked everyone returns up front to eat their meal they prepared. All of the food was delicious, we got to sample a couple shots of their Vodka which was really smooth and delicious. They also up sale their homemade desserts and they run about 10.00 per item. The desserta were yummy and we understand this is a non profit and that's how they support their foundation so we purchased a couple slices of cake. We will be back with our kids for other classes. read more

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It's a fun and unique opportunity to cook in a restaurant kitchen - but don't expect an "academy" level teaching experience We've been to several of these classes and while we enjoy some of it; it could be better organized and cleaner. This is not a true restaurant, so it's cluttered with dusty dated decor and cooking/serving items. They wait for the entire class to arrive - so it can start later than expected. Please don't be late!! Bring your own apron, hair tie; and take home containers for leftovers. They do upsell the dessert to take home - which is yummy and home made but just FYI Overall: it seems this business is aging and slowing down over the past few years and it shows. They are trying to hang in there. Napoli: Hire a professional crew to deep clean the entire place and reduce the dusty and faded decor. Reset the atmosphere. If you advertise a movie, play it. read more

Don't buy the cannolis!! They only fill the sides up and not the center! Total scam!! First time going and I thought it would be more hands on cooking class. We made French onion soup(onions already cooked), ratatouille just cut the vegetables lined them in a pan and french pastries which only the cream was to be made. read more

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Great fun and lots of food. Learn to make italian food. Amazing time! Chefs are humerous and drinks are amazing!

Awesome "Little Mermaid" seafood themed class today with my 9-year-old daughter. I have been coming to these classes with my husband and kids for 6 years, and I have never been disappointed. I am always amazed at the wonderful food and service, and the great tips I learn about cooking. This time, my daughter was just as amazed and she commented when we left that she feels like everyone who works here really loves her, like her own family. You really will feel like part of the family and enjoy yourself so much if you come to a cooking class here. I recommend this place to everyone! Tip: use the sale codes on the website and sign up for emails to hear about sales. read more

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I've got mixed feelings. We have done 3 other cooking classes in the past here. We feel like each time we've come it's gotten less professional/worth it. We did the Mulan cooking class "with the movie" and we had Chef Sara leading the demonstration. Chef Hassi shared a few comedic moments, and Chef Art shared about their vodka. We came with a big enough group to not share our cooking station with others. Groups are about 6-10 people. BRING YOUR OWN APRON + TUPPERWARE Pros: - we learned a few great things during the demonstration - it was nice to taste the food during the demonstration. - the food we cooked tasted great. If you agree with your group, you can remove some recipe items. - the decor is really nice Cons: - aprons are required and it is a $5 charge if you do not bring one, or you can bring one for home. - each take home container was 50¢. - each soda refill is charged ($3 a glass) - the space felt a bit cramped and cluttered. - sales pitches for vodka + the cruise. - they pressured us to buy extra dessert, which is costly. - They never played Mulan!!! Instead we watched a YouTube video of some guy trying unique foods in China; our group booked because it was the Mulan class. TLDR; Use the coupon code on the website, bring your own apron, bring your own Tupperware. It feels like the business could be struggling and they are looking to get money where they can. I would've been upset had I paid the full $100+ price. read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - Cooking station - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Cooking Class for One with Meal Groupon Voucher/Redemption Code purchased last year, and had some issues getting it to work on their website to sign up for a class early this year before it expired. I emailed per their FAQs and got a reply within 5 days with a customized code that did work successfully. The Groupon cost me $32 and gave a $150 discount, except for a $8 service fee per person. Full cost of the class is $158.00 before Groupon. Small parking lot but additional in the back. These classes do tend to sell out/waitlist far in advance, but their calendar does seem to have a lot of different international cuisines (Chinese, French, Italian, Russian, Pizza-Making, Indian, Hungarian, Moroccan, Mexican, Vegetarian, Thai, Cajun, Austrian, etc.). Goodfellas movie theme/tie-in menu (Italian), Cooking with the Movies Series. This was playing on one of the screens during dinner. Other "Cooking with the Movies" films include From Russia With Love, Casablanca, Coco, The Sopranos, The Untouchables, Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Garfield, Ratatouille, Beauty & The Beast, Lady & The Tramp, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mulan, Sound of Music. Menu: 3- courses: pasta e fagioli, meatballs and sauce with spaghetti and garlic roll, and orange zest cannoli (ricotta). Bring your own apron, otherwise $5, bring your own Tupperware for leftovers. No outside food or drink except birthday cake. Checked in with chef Marc at the front. There were 25-30 people in the class total. Restrooms in the main dining area were 2 stalls per gender, 2 sinks. When needing to wash hands there were these restrooms, a small sink in the demo area, and the actual kitchen. Class was scheduled for 4:00 PM, but started late. Water carafes complimentary, and two other staff/students provided drink menus if you wanted to order any alcohol or other beverages. They also gave samples of their Persian 7000 corn vodka out of Missouri (110 proof, 55% ABV). Bottles for purchase. Chef Sara took orders for desserts (take-home) that were also available for purchase ($10-$12), such as slices of cheesecake, limoncello, tiramisu, Napoleon, or cannoli (marscapone). Chef Hassim began with introductions/history about the nonprofit academy and cafe, and students in their culinary arts/hospitality diploma program for high school graduates (also junior/youth, young adult, scholarships for low-income or at-risk kids). He then did a live demonstration of each dish, with a headset microphone and a camera capturing onscreen a birds-eye view of the action. He did call on people to help assist (1-2 per dish). The soup was cooked to completion on the single burner, while the meatballs were assembled and added to the stock but finished in the big kitchen. The cannoli shells were already made but the demo was filling the pastry bag with the orange ricotta and piping onto the plate. We got to sample the soup and garlic roll before starting the real thing. After the demos/tips regarding cooking oil, internal temperature for the beef, etc., the big group was split into three teams (red, green, and blue) with 8-10 people each. Within the team, we were self-assigned to different stations: the soup, the meatballs, or the desserts. #BlueTeam This part was very crowded/cramped. Desserts were being made out in the demo area, but in the kitchen layout, we didn't have much counter space room for making the meatballs. We had two burners for the soup and meatball sauce but were right up next to the green team (red was across from us). Behind us were the shelf of seasonings, ladles, taste testing spoons, etc. Very tight. Gloves provided for volunteer helpers making the meatballs during the demo but not in the kitchen, but everyone washed hands. I didn't get any photos inside the kitchen mainly because of the clean hands and I was on meatball station. The kitchen staff did the actual plating and pasta, garnish, croutons, garlic roll, etc. and each course was served team by team on carts, plates cleared between courses by staff. Each team got to eat what they prepared, although the amount of actual hands-on in the kitchen was limited by number of people and what was already pre-made. The soup was filling, and I only finished half of my spaghetti and meatballs. The cannoli was also nice. Took home the tiramisu and leftover pasta. The tiramisu and other desserts were all primarily made by Chef Sara; the tiramisu was very good. Chef Hassim gave us all a promo code to use for 50% our next class. There were a few people in my class that had been there before, more than once, but a majority were first-timers. We were done by around 7:30ish PM, with the late start, so if you weren't planning on more than 3 hours at class, be aware. If you purchase any drinks on tab or desserts to go, you can tip there with card, otherwise they did have a collection bowl for cash tips too. Overall it was a fun, easy activity in a group setting, and the food was good. read more

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Did a movie cooking experience as a work team building activity and found it was not worth the price tag. The movie played at the start of the demonstration and at a random point, it was paused for introductions to the space. The program for the night was not communicated and it felt quite frazzled. The food demonstration was not actually led by the head chef so that felt misleading. After the demonstration, you're led to the kitchen to remake the two dishes you just witnessed. It's nice that things were portioned but it made the experience less engaging. The rest of the movie is played while you enjoy your dishes, which by the way did not match the food served in the movie. Dessert was sold to us which made it seem like it was the end. It was not. This place might be nice for a date night if you're willing to throw away money for mediocre food. read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - Southwestern slaw - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

Had an interesting experience at Napoli Culinary academy. This was my first class here. We signed up for the Canadian cuisine class which included poutine, cheddar soup and cannolis. The class started by the chef demonstrating how to make each dish. We sat and watched while he did this. This took about an hour. From there the whole group got split into three teams. Each team was divided so we could each make one dish that was demonstrated. For example, 2 of the 6 people in the group were on poutine, 2 people made cheddar soup etc etc. The actual hands on cooking took all in all about 15 minutes. After the cooking was finished we got served our food. The poutine essentially was not traditional at all- it was mashed potatoes and gravy with chunks of ham. We didn't even make the mashed potatoes, we just made the gravy. We got charged for a to go box because we did not purchase dessert. I wish we got more hands on cooking time and I feel like the flow of the class could be improved. You would think that they would print out recipe cards for the people in the class to reference as they are cooking, however you had to take a picture on your phone and reference the recipe that way while you cook. All in all it was a fun experience. The chef here is known for his award winning pizza dough! If you take a class here, I would definitely recommend that one. I want to try this next time and see if I have a different experience! read more

Genuinely a 10/10 experience! I've taken two cooking classes here and had such a fun time. Everyone in coordination with the cooking class is a gem. Chef Hassi is a treasure! There's parking available, just other businesses nearby. I recommend getting there early to be able to have front row parking. Also, bring your own apron but you can purchase one there if you forget. After getting checked in, you can order a drink while waiting for everything to get started. Chef Hassi will demonstrate what you'll be cooking. He usually calls some people up to help assist. Once everything is cooked, you get to cook in groups! This is where the fun begins in my opinion. After working in groups, you get to eat the food you just cooked. These classes can take a few hours but it's such a joy. You won't leave hungry! I recommend watching the website for changes. They sometimes add classes or offer discounts. It's better to purchase through them than Groupon. Overall, I really enjoyed the cooking classes here. The food is amazing and I've got some new recipes under my belt. read more

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Got this as a gift for my husbands birthday. I paid on Groupon. We did the Goodfellas movie night. We had 3 different courses. Soup, main, dessert. The demo was super fun. Very interactive. Cooking was so much fun as well. Thank you Chefs. read more

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Took my daughter to one of the pizza making classes there and we had a wonderful time! The staff were really great, the chef was fun and the food tasted amazing. We will definitely be taking another class! read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - The chef tossed her the dough and instead of "catching it" she punched right through it - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I've done this class 3 times now. It is always fun, and the owner is awesome! It's a great experience. They usually do some demonstration, then break you off into groups to go into the kitchen and make one of the dishes. They demonstrated everything and gave us recipes to take home, so it was easy to try everything all by myself at home afterwards. I recommend it! It is so cool how they have a program set up for young chefs too! I've taken a few friends and family members here too and everyone has enjoyed it. read more

I have been here multiple times for classes. If i had to pick some favorites.... pizza class! Learning to make delicious meatballs! Minestrone soup, chefs kiss, delicious ( we made it at home after, easy to duplicate! ) Take home deserts, yes please! Chef Hassi, Sarah, and Mark are the nicest most welcoming people. The pizza class was one of my first outings after becoming disabled and it's really become a safe space for me. Last night i got to take my mom from tennessee and it was a great time! My son has also enrolled as a student! i have been many times and highly recommend it. read more

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We did a school field trip here with high schoolers and it was a fantastic experience! All the staff were very knowledgeable, helpful, and kind! Our pizzas turned out perfect! read more

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I would give it less than a 1 if I could. I felt like it was a total waste of time. We barely got to cook anything and there was less than 20 people there. We watched as he demonstrated. He favored the people who bought drinks, we were sitting right in front of the demonstration and barely spoke to us but people who had drinks and ordered desserts they were laughing and talking. We learned how to do the soup, pasta, and cannoli's. Then we were split into 6 But then we weren't even allowed to make the pasta. We only were able to make the soup and cannoli. Two in my party barely touched anything to cook because they sent them out of the soup area but then tried to say only two people to make the cannoli. Had we been able to make the pasta it could have been 2, 2 and 2. I felt mislead for sure because we paid a lot of money and thought we would get to make everything not just one thing. I would not do it again and wished I would have known what it was really like read more

Napoli is the best place for a date night. You get to sip on wine (or your drink of choice) while learning how to make a dish. The chef was such a character when presenting which enhanced the experience. We attended the chicken Alfredo lasagna and cannoli class. We learned knife skills and how to fold the pasta. The students that are going through the academy watched and learned along with us. The chef started with the presentation and then we went into the kitchen with our team to create our own. The lasagna came out delicious!! We will definitely be making it at home like this from now on. Who knew it could be that easy? read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - Inside: learning & cooking station - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

Zero if I could. Class was canceled didn't receive a single email. So unprofessional. Owners were already rude in the parking lot when they parked next to us and made US move because she couldn't get out of the car. Would not come back, do not waste your money. read more

My mom got me a Groupon to a cooking class for my birthday and we had so much fun learning how to cook Moroccan food together! The location is a bit shady and set up inside is kinda funky. They made us wait like 40 minutes to start while latecomers arrived. Please be on time if you sign up to attend a class, because everyone will have to wait for you to get there if you're late. Once the class started, we quickly became friends with the couple sitting next to us. We got to watch a demonstration of the teacher cooking the recipes, and then split into groups to make them ourselves. We enjoyed a generous sized meal at the end- I couldn't finish it all! We enjoyed a soup, chicken tagine, and baklava. We left with copies of the recipe. Housemade desserts were available for purchase at the end. This place would make a great date night! read more

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Major disappointment! This is not a hands on cooking class but a cheap demonstration. Class stated over 45 minutes past the start time. My time is valuable and I don't appreciate waiting 45 minutes for the class to start. I think the chef was drunk and it was encouraged to order drinks. I was there to learn, not get drunk. I didn't learn anything. I was hoping for a real hands on cooking class and it was nothing more than a get together to hear stupid jokes and be pressured to buying drinks and dessert to go. Stay away! It's not worth it! You will not learn to cook. You're better off watching You Tube videos. read more

I loved how the explained with his words and demonstrations. Having a scream above made everything viable from wherever You were sitting. Not only did we get to sample what Chef made, we got to make our food with partners. Everything was very well organized. read more

The best "dinner date" nights ever. Have a couple drinks, eat some great food, and also learn how to cook it yourselves. Take the kids and let them learn too. Very fun themed meals, pizza night is great and the kids love it. Try it out. And HINT, go straight to their website and get tickets or sign up for their specials and it can be cheaper than groupon. read more

Decided for our divisional holiday gathering to do something more hands-on and interactive that everyone could enjoy and we had an absolutely incredible experience at Napoli Culinary Academy for our event! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the welcoming staff who made us feel right at home. The cozy and inviting atmosphere created the perfect tone for an evening of fun and learning. Chef Hassi was phenomenal--his lively and engaging demonstration kept everyone entertained while teaching us the art of making authentic pizza, stromboli, and calzones. His passion for cooking was contagious, and he made the entire process approachable and enjoyable for all skill levels. The ingredients provided were nothing short of amazing--fresh, abundant, and full of flavor. It was clear that quality is a top priority at Napoli Culinary Academy, and it truly elevated the dishes we created. This experience was not only educational but also a fantastic way to bond as a team. We left with full stomachs, big smiles, and new culinary skills to show off at home. If you're looking for a unique, fun, and delicious team-building activity, Napoli Culinary Academy is the place to go. Highly recommended! read more

This was my second time participating in this cooking experience. The first time was years ago when it was just me and my husband. We did an Italian meal and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This time, I went with my brother and parents. I informed the business that my parents would not be cooking but they would just have the dinner. The theme was A Taste of Morocco, and the menu was Chicken Tagine, Tabbouleh Salad, and Moroccan Lentil Soup. However, they changed the Tabbouleh Salad to Baklava. Class was supposed to start at 5:30 pm, but the very long demonstration took us well into the evening. I mention this because I was concerned that my dad's blood sugar was taking a hit. He got a bowl of the soup that helped him until we actually ate at around 8:30 pm. The food we prepared was delicious, although I thought they could have plated it a bit more neatly. read more

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The class was great, see how, do it, and then eat it. Yum! The staff members are fun and friendly. I learned a lot, I like cooking, more so after this class. Absolutely a worthy experience!!!! read more

What an incredible experience and atmosphere- it's like taking a step back in time. The comraderie between the chefs' and the service staff who have been there for many years, makes it feel like you are at a family dinner. We had a smaller class of 14 so that may have made it even more so... Chef Hassi walks the group through how to make the 2 main dishes. He calls someone from the class to help with each dish. And during that, you get samples. Chef Hassi is very entertaining and has a good sense of humor. You also learn more about cooking in general, how to use ingredients for other dishes and about the cookware during this time. You then go to the kitchen which is smaller so you take turns cooking which worked for us! They have everything prepped so it's easy to do. Once you are done, the staff will plate the food based on your group. Each group actively tastes the food (at least for soup and pasta dish) so you add ingredients based on that. (They have a ton of tasting spoons!) Also, if you have a dietary restriction, you may be able to team up with others who don't mind. For example, a few of us did not want anchovies and just broke up into groups that way. It is very casual- the atmosphere and the vibe. They have cocktails, wine by the bottle (glass are boxed wine and NA options. Water is served on the table and refilled often. We used a Groupon to go and it was a delight! We will go again for sure and bring friends too. read more

What a joke. So badly laid out and run. Supposed to be hand's on and it's not. Spent the first hour throwing pizza dough around the room. Then, when it's time to make your own, they rush you through it in a tiny back room. They cooked the food I supposedly made and it came to me cold and dough uncooked. The woman running the show just grabbed the dough I had and started making the Stromboli for me. I thought, I'm supposed to be making this, and are your hands clean? Speaking of that, if you're wigged out by everyone digging their hands into the same ingredients, then this is not for you! A spoon would have been nice! Since this is supposedly only a food academy and not a restaurant, then there should be like 4 long steel tables where everyone can stand, and ovens big enough to handle everything. I felt more like I was in someone's kitchen than an academy. I would never do again. What a waste of money and time. Do not waste your money. read more

Unprofessional and rude staff. Don't buy a gift card for this place because they make it extremely difficult to redeem. You can only book a class with a gift card through email (which they don't check) and then have an attitude when you show up without registering like you were told to do on the phone. I then had to pay a $5 per person fee to borrow and apron because the lady on the phone, Sara, didn't mention that to me. read more

We had a great time at our cooking class! It's a relaxing atmosphere with funny stories and interaction. We made turkey pesto, lasagna and cannolis. The Italian wedding soup was beyond expectation! So yummy! read more

Fun filled cooking class. I would have never known about this place had Groupon not promoted it! I've always wanted to try it out and finally i did. The parking lot is small but you're in for a delightful surprise inside. The decor seems authentic and the layout could be what you call family style. Tables are set up in a "U" as the demonstration is in the center facing the kitchen. We were given a choice of where we would like to sit. There was plenty of seats to space out ( which our group naturally did). You also have the option of wearing mask while cooking ( obviously you are going to wear the mask while seated and eating) The staff: welcoming! I didn't get any names but it felt like you walked into your family members home. Laid back. Honest feedback and a "you get in here and do it" vibe. ( it is a cooking class after all). They have jokes. Laughs and some banter. Food: oh you get plenty of food. We got lucky and had a class of only 6 since the other 8 didn't show. More sample for us prior to actually cooking and enjoying our meals. We made the Italian barely soup and omg how have i never heard or made this before. I was so happy we got full bowls as samples! The chicken Madeira was flavorful and of course who doesn't like strawberry flame over chocolate ice cream. After demonstration i thought we would just be cooking with the person we arrived with. They actually split the class into groups depending on the size. We just had 2 since there were only 6 of us, so it was perfect. Tons of laughs a few mishaps and one great save lol. I would do this again. It was pretty fun for a date night. *bring your own apron ( they have for a fee) ** bring your own Tupperware. Trust me you'll want to take your leftovers home read more

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I want to add to my previous review - we moved to Texas 3 years ago and I can't tell you how much our family misses Napoli! We still talk about it! It has given my kids drive to learn new recipes even now that they are older. I just appreciate you so much and miss taking classes there read more

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honestly way different and underwhelming from what we were expecting. some key points: 1. We booked the Mulan movie class with chinese food. They didn't play the movie at all...which was the main reason we booked this class. 2. The class started at 1:30 but they actually started their presentation around 1:45, with the first 20ish minutes being a comedy presentation. After that they showed a video on their cruise deals, which felt like a sales pitch 3. They were rude and pushy about us buying drinks. When we declined and said we're fine with water, they kept pushing and we had to say no thanks multiple times. 4. Similarly, they brought out a dessert display in the beginning of the class for purchase. We declined since this class included a dessert & we weren't feeling like buying one. The lady sara was rude about it, basically pressuring us into it and upset that we didn't buy any 5. We were all sat at a table facing the presentation, watching as she made both dishes. 6. Once we were finally able to cook it ourselves, we were split into teams of 6. we cooked maybe about 10 total minutes, split sharing the cooking part between all of us. Luckily everyone was good with sharing/taking turns but still. 7. They charged $5 for an apron rental (which honestly wasnt needed since we barely cooked) plus 50 cents per takeout container. not terrible, but they might as well have included that price in the total. It was starting to feel like everything was a cash grab. 8. The environment itself was ehhh... kinda chaotic Overall thoughts: not a great date night. Not a lot of cooking. Lots of judgement from the owners if you didnt purchase additonal things. 90 percent of it was sitting at a table, waiting, watching the presentation, more waiting while they split our meals onto plates/brought it out. I'm surprised there are a lot of good reviews but maybe we just got a bad one. I would have rather cooked with the presenter, not watched them do it, take a picture of the instructions, then share with 6 other people to cook it. read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

Pizza cooking class with my mother-- Chef was Hassi- to us he seemed "nice" there was a guy Henry who was giving everyone their drinks. He was a older man he didn't seem all there and very very forgetful. He asked me what I wanted to drink 5 times and would come back saying he forgot - tbh he was showing early signs of dementia or something but he was nice.. The class was supposed to start at 5:30 didn't start until 6:05pm- -There were exactly 20 people in the class and NO ONE was wearing mask in that building at all besides my mother and I & I highly doubt they were all "vaccinated" -They do not take Covid seriously. No social distancing - we were all smashed together. We all used the same ingredients sticking our hands into the Parmesan, oregano, sauce etc -no gloves were provided. The utensils were dirty, spots on the glasses -my mom and I didn't want to drink out of them. Good thing I had a water bottle in my purse The little old lady Sarah who was helping in the kitchen was RUDEEEE to my mother and ruined our experience at the end because of how she spoke to my mother. I didn't want to cause a scene but she better learn how to talk to people especially people who paid a pretty penny for a scam of a class.. Even if that didn't happen I still would've rated it two stars because not only do they not care about Covid but four girls sat directly In front of me and they weren't even supposed to be seated there. It made it hard to take pictures and see what chef was doing up front if I didn't want to look up at the screen. They were free to just sit in Undesignated spots which became annoying when I was trying to take pictures of the food that was being walked around. It's not what I expected which was a lot more. Those other low ratings are the truth. Make sure to filter through and actually read them. The pizza samples were good but then again I'm pregnant and was starving so who knows. read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - The rude old lady Sarah who needs to be trained on how to speak to guest - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

Been to many classes, plan to go to many more. It is a must if you have out of town guests. Chef Hassi has the best sense of humor. He makes you unafraid to cook, regardless of your skill level. Chef Sara creates the most delicious pastries. Chef Marc makes sure you're well taken care of. Date night, work event, girls night, whatever you're in the mood for, they will make it fun. Their private parties are seamless. Booked 3 parties with them. Tell them what I want, they take care of the rest, and make it special. They also have a travel department. Do yourself a favor-USE IT. Penny is great and that is an understatement. She is like the Genie in the Lamp. Your wish is her command. read more

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Chef Sara and Chef Hasi are great. Their crew of culinary academy students are all so amazing. If you need a date night or even something to do with one of the kids, this place is the best. You get to learn how to make a meal, they also make one for you and show you how to make everything. Then you eat what you made and get to take home the rest. You also get to have drinks and be around some wonderful people. If you haven't ever done an interactive cooking class then you NEED to try this. P.S. bring Tupperware for your to-go food. read more

Very fun and I learned a lot. Would be fun with a group! I would definitely go back and take other classes!

Such a fun experience. I went for a Mediterranean inspired class. We made hummus, fish and baklava. We were all surprised at how simple and delicious the dishes were. A full bar to complement your food makes the night even better. The instructors were very nice and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend for a friends night out, date night or even attending solo! read more

Gluten free pizza dough available- so I will be back with again with my friend who has Celiac disease. She is ok with cross contamination- as this is not a dedicated GF kitchen. That is why I chose this class today as several in my fam are gluten intolerant. Came to Celebrate my mom and my sisters birthday here with the International themed cooking class. Owner and well revered chef Hassi is quite the entertainer and this event was well done. My family was coed group aged 12 - 68 and we made a great new fun memories.. The staff was amazing, knowledgeable, fun, and the food was delicious. We had both beginner and seasoned cooks in our group and we all learned how to step up our cooking game. We even got to purchase some delicious pastries to bring home to the babysitters and for treats! for another day. We will be back to visit our new friends and for more themed nights. read more

Napoli Culinary Academy - Making butternut squash soup and breading fish. - Cooking Schools Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Had a great first experience at Napoli! We were gifted a Groupon back in June but unfortunately the classes do fill up quickly, so trying to find an open class that fit our schedule pushed us back to late September. It was worth the wait though and definitely something we were looking forward to as it got closer. I had no idea this place existed but it's in the Arden area. We were greeted by junior chefs when we arrived. The class start time was 5:30 but people slowly trickled in and we didn't even start until 6:00...I was starving! We picked the Japanese menu so in tonight's class we learned how to make miso soup, moyashi (bean sprout salad) and chicken tonkatsu. The class starts with a demonstration first. Then they split us up into three teams and within each team, each person had a responsibility for the menu. I helped tenderize the chicken and also fry the tonkatsu. The junior chefs went around and assisted too and they were pretty funny. Our teacher Mercedes was super funny and we could relate to her jokes about Asians and Filipinos. She was very personable and was very open to answering any questions. She even gave us hugs as we left. It was an awesome experience and I'm surprised their Yelp page doesn't have a higher rating. We'll definitely be coming back!! read more

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Man leading class used it as a platform for his mildly offensive, thoroughly unfunny comedy routine interspersed with efforts to upsell participants on the cafe gift shop and future classes. His wife openly rolled her eyes at participants who didn't buy drinks and pushed back on anyone who declined to buy dessert. The man who facilitated the actual cooking was great but overall this was a waste of time and money read more