We (work team) had a work team-building event at Passion for Spices, and what a night we had! From the planning with May Fridel (CEO & Founder) to the night of the event, it was a huge success! The event was a unique experience, thanks to May's exceptional ability to create an atmosphere that felt like a warm family gathering. We were divided into three workstations, each offering a different culinary adventure, fostering a sense of camaraderie and togetherness. I picked the Steak Night theme, and the experience was beyond my expectations. The creamed spinach was a delight, the steak was straight from the farm, and we had the most heavenly Creme Brulee for dessert. The freshness and Quality of the ingredients were palpable, making the culinary adventure even more exciting. We had plenty of laughs. It is BYOB. However, the liquor store works closely with them, and when we arrived, our wine was chilling on ice. As a bonus, May supplied us with the beautiful moments captured on film. Let's put it this way: My team had so much fun at Passion of Spices that it made me look like a superstar for picking this venue to service our team-building event. Thanks to the staff, and thanks to May! read more

Our family has enjoyed Passion for Spices cooking classes at many levels for over a decade ranging from cooking camp to themed cooking experiences for the entire family, private cooking events and even master cooking classes with amazing guest chefs like James Peterson. Each time, we had fun while learning to prepare (and enjoy) great quality meals from many cultures that we later made on our own at home with the recipes from class. During the pandemic, Passion for Spices pivoted to provide virtual "Cook at Home" experiences. Each time, Passion for Spices carefully curated healthy, sustainably-sourced ingredients and always provided suitable alternatives to address our family's food sensitivitie. A great find for foodies! read more

We had a fantastic experience cooking with May and her staff. They were warm, inviting, and super knowledgeable about the cuisine, cooking techniques and the best ways to bring out the flavors of the cuisine we chose. We did a private tapas experience for our mother's 75th birthday with our young children, and they were really welcoming and accommodating for all ages and picky eaters. May was extremely warm and friendly, playing with the kids and talking with us throughout the whole experience, and Thomas, our chef, was really fun and gave us a wonderful hands-on experience. The food was excellent!! We had a delicious and fun night and I couldn't recommend Passion for Spices Cooking School enough! read more

What an enjoyable experience. Our company choose Passion For Spices as a Team Building event. The entire process, from booking, cooking and after event follow up has been fabulous. May and her staff were knowledgeable and welcoming, and you can feel the "passion" they have for this labor of love. While most all of our team participated in the actual cooking and preparing the meal, even the couple of folks that preferred to watch the process unfold enjoyed the experience. Looking for a fun Team Building event, a bachelorette party, a family fun event or something similar? Give May a call! Provecho! read more

We enrolled for the Spanish Style entertaining class and had a wonderful time! Instructor was great, taught skills and answered questions and was very informative. Owner May was there overseeing everything, interacting with the guests, shared her story and love for fresh and healthy food. We shared some sangria in between prepping and then ate the delicious dinner we all prepared. Great experience if you like to mingle with people. If you're looking for something besides just eating out this is it. Highly recommended! read more

Our Thanksgiving Dinner themed class at Passion for Spices was both informative and delicious! The chef was amazing and shared many ingenious tips on how to enhance the traditional dinner. We learned how to prepare the different courses (some in advance) as well as how to coordinate the cooking for a timely presentation...aka get the dinner ready on time, not an easy task for the Thanksgiving meal. Wonderful food prepared in a fun, friendly and hands on class added up to a very enjoyable evening. read more

My team had an excellent night of teambuilding at Passion for Spices. My coworker gave me the idea to host the session at the school since she had a memorable experience sending her team there last year. The owner, May, suggested a Moroccan themed cooking experience, which was a nice, unexpected surprise to all. I would definitely recommend this cooking class since it was truly a team effort to cook and then be able to relax and enjoy the food after amongst their peers. Thank you! read more

I recently took a winter comfort food cooking class at a local cooking school, Passion for Spices and wanted to truly get the word out on this gem! What a wonderful experience I had with locally sourced foods, an incredibly informative chef and great company! Had a fantastic evening and the school is owned by a local mom, May Fridel. If anyone is looking for ideas for gift cards for Mother's Day, Father's Day, an anniversary or beyond, I highly recommend Passion for Spices! read more

Our team-building event at Passion for Spices was a resounding success! The relaxed atmosphere, coupled with the insightful exploration of diverse dishes and the farm-to-table ethos, made for a truly enriching experience. May, the owner, was incredibly involved and ensured everyone felt welcome and at ease. I wholeheartedly recommend Passion for Spices for group events and plan to return with my family for a cooking class. It's a hidden gem that truly impressed us all. read more

Attended a great Passion for Spices event on 4/26/2024 Gourmet Indian with appetizer, Tiger prawns, main course grass fed lamb shanks, turmeric rice, and dessert carrot halva. The lamb shanks were absolutely delicious. It was enjoyable to meet couples with similar culinary interests and get to know them. The service was excellent as well and I would recommend this experience for any couples' night or any other celebrations. read more

I recently worked with the Passion for Spices team to plan a custom corporate event. May and her staff were professional, detail-oriented, and delivered a fantastic meal! They worked with me to design a cooking demonstration that showed how quick and easy it can be to prepare wholesome meals. They brought all of the necessary supplies to our office and everyone loved the event. I would highly recommend Passion for Spices. read more

My daughters Girl Scout troop just recently took a cooking class and it was wonderful. Chef Thomas was very hands on and taught them how to make tacos and churros. Which were delicious, we all went back for second servings! The owner May, explained her background in corporate and her transition into cooking! We are very appreciative for the girls to experience this team building opportunity. Thanks, Shawntée Boyer read more

I recently hosted a corporate party for 40 people at Passion for Spices. May Fridel and her talented team of chefs facilitated a fun and truly memorable experience. Everyone participated in creating several dishes, and we even had a team-based appetizer competition! We then enjoyed a relaxing and delicious meal afterwards. if you're looking for a fun and unique idea, look no further. Highly recommended! read more

I wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to May and her team for working with our Gilead Sciences team building event. We were educated and experienced the benefit of only using top quality, local ingredients in meal prep and entertaining. Additionally, we picked up new techniques and flavor profiles to take home with us. This was an experience to remember and I cannot wait to go back again in the future! read more

A WONDERFUL experience of learning and making memories. May and her crew were so warm and welcoming. While cooking together, we all began to feel like family. They truly do have a passion for cooking and an obvious love of what they do. They only use the best ingredients and the food was AMAZING! I wish I could take every class you offer! Thank you for a lovely evening! read more

Had a team building exercise here with my coworkers, about 10 of us, and had a wonderful experience making a full Moroccan meal with the owner May and the chef Thomas. It was a hands on cooking class fit for any skill level. The class is BYO, and once finished you get to sit down and enjoy a beautiful meal. read more

My mom & I had a great time at the Lunar/Chinese New Year dumpling making event. Chef Thomas was an excellent teacher, I refined my dumpling making skills, and best of all made lots of friends. The food came out fantastic and I enjoyed a long, fun (felt short because of that) night with others. read more

One of the best Team events I have attended, got to show off my new knife cutting skills to my wife and she was impressed. The food was simply heavenly, the staff Out of This World!! May is TOP Notch and so is her Team!! read more

this can't be beat!! May came up with a menu to meet all of our parties' allergy needs. the food was delicious, the room was set up beautifully and she put up with my weekly calls very safe very fun very professional read more