I was part of a private work event here and absolutely loved learning how to make fresh pasta,…read moresauces, salads and tiramisu! Chef Justin, Thomas and Alli were incredibly welcoming, patient and great teachers. Our party had a blast cooking together and learning teamwork in a new way! The three hour session starts out with a tutorial and demo, you are put into stations before working in pairs to prepare one item. People were making sauces, chopping or assembling at any given time. We made the pastas together and then broke off into stations depending on what we wanted to learn. As someone who's never made dessert but had a lot of experience making sauces, it was super fun to learn something new and have guidance right next to me. Three hrs flies by! We loved dinner and they were really accommodating with vegetarian options. You end up with plenty of leftovers after and are stuffed by the end. I highly recommend this for a special night out with a friend, family or loved one! The staff is warm and professional and really makes the experience special. They do have a strict no cancellation-policy with no exceptions, so if you need to cancel or reschedule after paying they won't grant a refund of any kind. Be sure to plan ahead!

We went for the greek cooking class. It was fun! The meal turned out very delicious. I do feel that…read moreit's a once and done activity - even if there were more cuisines you were interested in. It's something that only feels fun once to me for some reason

Loved visiting La Cucina at the Market for a corporate team building event. We did the South Philly…read moreFavorites menu which includes bruschetta, salad, cheese ravioli, chicken parm, broccoli rabe, and tiramisu. Our host was fun, gracious, and shared cooking tips throughout the process. The space was large and a great venue for a large group gathering. Note: this is not IN Reading Terminal Market, it's located across the street

Came here for a work event and it was lots of fun!…read more The food was superb and the cooking class portion of the event was very informative. I learned a few interesting factoids and had a lot of fun assembling the meal. The location is also very clean and inviting, and I would be interested in attending one of their public event nights to try some of the other offerings. I heard their sushi class is very popular. Big thanks to Albert, Agnes and Joey who hosted the event for us! I recommend if you want an out of the ordinary work event or gathering. Edit: I forgot to mention that we were given the South Philly menu which was chicken parm, bruschetta, broccoli rabe, cheese ravioli and salad. It also ended with tiramisu. All were really good! They also have plenty of other menus available for any preferences.

It was the best day ever I learned a lot met new people and the lady running the class is just the…read morebest

They're quite a few different classes you can take. We started with pasta 101. It was fantastic…read more The entire experience from learning and watching to make pasta to making your own pasta and to enjoying a family style dinner afterwards is just perfect then you even take home your pasta that you made. We will be taking more classes.

I don't even know where to begin. My husband and I, along with some friends of ours, went to Onna's…read moreadorable space for dinner last night. This was one of the best culinary experiences I've ever had. We enjoyed a Spanish tapas themed menu, along with a cooking lesson. The food was out of this world, and it was fun to learn new kitchen tricks. My husband and I are huge foodies and cook all the time; even we learned new techniques! Onna is so kind, and easy to engage with; we just loved her! We would have stayed all night (we practically did) if we could have. Her mom assists her in the kitchen and she is just as sweet! We will be back for sure. We are already planning to her Onna cook for us again!

Full & Happy is a great space ! I took a cooking lesson with Onna, who is such a breath of fresh…read moreair. The food she cooks is delicious and definitely do-able at home. She gives you recipes and pictures of your lesson. She is a great teacher, always knowing or finding out the answers to your questions and she does a great job of not getting frustrated. I would definitely gift a lesson to a friend or do a lesson with a bunch of people again !

CozyMeal is a national brand seeking to directly connect us with local professional chefs and…read morecaterers. Whether it's for cooking classes, team building activities, or catering services, it's a great way to enjoy a night out with loved ones or new acquaintances. Instead of the typical dinner at your everyday restaurant, why not go behind the scenes in a relaxed atmosphere and directly engage the Chef? Better yet, you'll find yourself cooking and picking up tips along the way. Chefs are vetted and come from a diverse range of culinary backgrounds. Hosted at their place or yours, you're able to choose from variety of experiences. They've recently expanded to Philadelphia and Chef Renee Weigel is one of their brightest stars. She was awarded the James Beard Scholarship and will soon graduate from the Drexel Culinary Arts program. But don't let the fresh face fool you. Her experience in the restaurant industry starts from a young age. With local Pennsylvania Dutch roots, she's worked in numerous restaurants and has a passion for sustainable agriculture and sourcing ingredients from local farmers. She's also involved with LocalStove, which provides subscription-based meal prep planning or catering. For CozyMeal, Chef Renee's base of operations is the open kitchen at Good Food Flats. With a gorgeous tablescape and place settings all ready, I knew all I had to do was pop open a bottle of wine and relax. After a brief introduction, Chef had us join in on the prep for the meal. My friend Sembat got to work on chopping up some shallots while I went after the onion. This was all for the base of a nice red sauce, with both fresh vine-ripened and canned tomatoes. Touch of sugar, salt, and herbs and it was good to go. There was also plenty left for us to take home in several jars! Chef Renee then cooked up some arborio rice to make risotto. With this cooled, we helped roll out some rice balls with bread crumbs, which were then deftly fried to give us our first course - arancini with homemade red sauce. Delicious! I was excited for our next dish. Having had Vetri's spinach gnocchi several times, I actually attempted a recreation a few months back. That was definitely a fail, with the gnocchi turning out rock hard. But having Chef Renee provide me with proper instruction, we were able to create a rustic and fluffy iteration, with ricotta and fresh spinach coming through. The browned butter and Parmesan helped to create a salty bite that was simply delicious. Definitely helped myself to seconds of this. For dessert, a quick 15 to 20-minute baked olive oil cake was all we needed. Crispy on the outside and fluffy within, we had a lot of fun plating our own dishes. We even made homemade whipped cream and topped it all with powdered sugar and slivered orange slices. Bellisimo! Be sure to check out the CozyMeal options available in Philadelphia. Apart from the Italian Recipes cooking class with Chef Renee, she also has cooking classes for Dim Sum, Mexican, and French fare as well. CozyMeal is expanding quickly and appears to be a great way for folks to amp up date night or provide a creative way to host friends.

Our asian fusion class with chef Huda was amazing. We had so much fun learning and the food was…read moredelicious from the appetizer to the dessert. We can't wait to do it again.

Reading Terminal Market is reminiscent of Faneuil Hall in Boston, in that there are lots of local…read morefood places concentrated in a *tiny* area. The overall purpose of the market is to feel full, and to feel like one of hundreds of people. And there are so many visitors around lunchtime and later. The walkways between the various cafes, bakeries, and food spots wer streams and rivers of hungry people. So many options of local Pennsylvanian delicacies were available, and seating was plentiful. There was a main seating area in the middle of the market, where you could see classes of high school students being lectured by teachers, workers on their lunch hour nibbling on a snack, and tourists and visitors frantically looking at all the visual splendor and fragrant cookery. Each individual business in the market has something to contribute to the overall experience. If you are close to the market, I recommend going during breakfast, lunch, and dinner to see the difference in food options. I also recommend going before lunch because it is usually a little less packed. Parking is going to be a hassle, so find parking where you can, and try to walk there!

Cute demo kitchen on Row D between 7th and 8th Ave in the bustling Reading Terminal Market! A cozy…read morespot that hosts cooking demos from local chefs and restaurants, cooking classes, and frequent samplings from various merchants/chefs/restaurants during Friday lunchtimes. Gear: Its equipped with 6 gas burners, 2 ovens, 1 refrigerator, 1 (small) sink, and 1 essential dishwasher. There's one huge counter for workspace or dining. Seating: 12 people at counter, 20 seated (or 30 if mingling). There is an option to extend to the larger side room adjacent to City Kitchen (rented from RTM) - which holds an additional 30 seated (or 40 if mingling). I need this space for Thanksgiving and Christmas soirees!

Too bad they have terrible customer service and sell expired food. It feels as though the woman…read moreworking there doesn't like her job. This same woman has been rude/ unfriendly to me on multiple occasions. I usually never leave the store without spending at least $100. When I told her the crackers I bought yesterday for a dinner party were expired she just looked at me with a fake smile and said she had them recently and that is how they are supposed to taste. I spent three months in Italy and never have I tasted something so stale. I was explaining to her how awful they were and no I would not like another bag. She just kept saying I'm sorry and smiling. No refund, and unwilling to say the customer is right. Will not be returning there.

Another cool experience in Philadelphia. I am loving this city!…read more My husband and I received a gift certificate to Cook as a wedding gift and we didn't realize how quickly the events book up. Holy snikees! You have to literally log on to their website the minute the classes are posted and reserve a spot immediately. We got married in May and have been trying to use our gift certificate ever since. It was worth the wait! Our event was hosted by The Royal Chef (Darren McGrady). He cooked for 5 US Presidents in addition to the Queen of England and her family. Needless to say, he didn't disappoint. Not only was the food he created fantastic, but he was personable and super funny. There were 16 people total (which is the max for the space) and we enjoyed observing Darren and learning new techniques. The wrap-around counter ensures that eveyone has a bird's eye view. We loved every minute of it. Our menu included: - Blueberry, Feta and Kale Salad - Chili and Garlic Crusted Shrimp with Double Cheese Grits - Minute Steaks with Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Cannellini Bruschetta - Sticky Toffee Pudding with Clotted Cream The staff at Cook is top-notch. Never an empty wine nor water glass, and plates were delivered and cleared with the quickness. It was a casual, social, and fun setting. This is not a hands-on culinary event, rather, this is an event where you sit back, relax, and watch your chef work their magic. You don't have to lift a finger and that's the way I like it! You can purchase kitchen gadgets and goodies at this location at a 15% discount on the day of your event. Cook offers something for everyone. Some of the events are pricey, but there are some that are more budget-friendly. Check it out and be sure to work those quick-typing fingers to reserve a fun class fast!

I first met chefs Ian Knauer and Shelley Wiseman when they were the guest pizzaiolos at Liberty…read moreHall Pizza, serving up some unique and amazingly delicious pizzas. Shortly thereafter, my wife and I signed up for the Fundamentals cooking course at The Farm Cooking School - a six class series covering everything from knife skills to roasting, poaching and braising. What we experienced was far better than we expected. These are hands on classes, where we learned about the ingredients, how to utilize them and why they worked in each dish we prepared. At the end of each class, we all sit down and enjoy a delicious meal that by itself would likely cost as much as the class if we bought it at a local restaurant. What a bargain! Since that first series, I've taken over 30 other classes, and continue to take classes every week. I've made French sauces, Mexican moles, Italian pastas, Indian curries, pies, breads, and just about everything else you've seen on a plate. The variety and quality of classes and the food we've eaten has been amazing. Through these classes and the down-to-earth teaching styles of Ian and Shelley, I've learned that it's possible for amateurs like me to prepare meals that taste as good or better than those I get in restaurants. I walk away from classes thinking "Wow, that was so delicious. I can't wait to try this at home!"

I attended the Farm Cooking School for a pasta making night! Overall, it was a great experience! We…read morehad the chance to make 3-4 different pastas and worked as a group through each item. However, the class was unorganized. Despite arriving on time, the class had already started. People were tasked with items to start on and no one greeted us or told us where we could help. It made the beginning of the class feel weird and made us feel not welcomed. The pasta was delicious and the overall value was great! Arrive extra early or have the potential to walk in confused!

One of the dictionary definitions of Alchemist is " a person who transforms or creates something…read morethrough a seemingly magical process". Well magic does happen in this urban industrial space in NoLibs used by people in the food and beverage industry to meet, educate or just partake in libation centered events with brews and spirits. The 4 times I've been here have been due to my membership in a Whiskey Club where we've had tastings with local and global whiskey ambassadors. Parking- I've always found a space on the street never having had to walk more than half a block. Transit- its a 3 minute walk from the Girard MFL. Usually we have snacks along with our whiskey expressions. it's very nice to sit across from one another at the long, tables with soft tablecloths in this warm and comfortable interior. Adding to Alchemist's Society's building charm, is occasionally hearing the gentle, muffled roll of the EL overhead. Muffled because The building is as solid as a brick $&@?house. This is a great space in which to gather and we will return often!

We went to the Mother's Day Tea Cocktails event and had a great time! The cocktails were excellent,…read moreand the paired snacks were a perfect addition. Our hosts were attentive and informative. We learned a lot about cocktail making, and are planning to use some of the recipes at our next party. We will definitely be back again soon for another event!