Had a team event and it was so fun. The place is intimate and charming and the hosts were so sweet…read more We prepared each course together and enjoyed our fixings. Highly recommend this for any group event or team building as it gave everyone an opportunity to relax and unwind and get away from the grind while learning new cooking tips and techniques. The property was just so quaint right in the heart of San Juan Capistrano. Can't wait to book my next event.

Sorry but I am VERY late with this review! We had our rehearsal dinner back in July 2019 and could…read moreNOT have been happier!! AMAZING food, people, service and just the over all feel! We were running late so didn't get to cook :( but I would HIGHLY recommend this place for ANY event!! We will actually look forward to a cooking class here soon! THANK YOU Farm School On Los Rios for a GREAT evening before our wedding!

I took a macaron class here today and had a great experience! The instructor provided clear step by…read morestep instructions that were easy to follow. What I really appreciated was how thorough it was, because I feel confident I can recreate what I learned at home. I know other cooking classes have a lot more pre-prepped steps, so this made all the difference. Highly recommend it!

You have to treat yourselves to this fun experience! I've…read morebeen a few times now. It's one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriends, with my husband, with the grandkids, with the daughter-in-loves or by yourself. Promise you will have a great time and delicious food and wonderful people.

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 am a home cook that wanted to deeper dive into cooking and to learn some new skills. I had a…read moregreat experience in the beginner cooking class at Culinary lab. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The class covered all the bases of what you could learn in a beginners cooking class. From potion, to fish, to veggies, to knifes skills it is a good balance. The pace was not too fast but not too slow. We would learn about a subject, watch the chef cook it and then do it ourselves. I really liked my chef instructor explained things thoroughly but not overly controlling. One of the best parts is you got to take your a recipe sheet home with everything you learned that day and the food that you made, my husband and my kids always loved that. Over all it was a great experience and I will be back for more classes!

We celebrated our friend's birthday party to learn how to make Sushi with Kate. Great time! Love it.read more

We booked Kate for a private sushi class for Valentine's Day. Spectacular experience. Kate came to…read moreour home and brought all the necessary ingredients and equipment. She kindly and patiently explained each fish, preparation, and technique. She even brought her own home made sauces and ingredients - including a delicious chocolate cake for dessert. We enjoyed her company, her instruction, and especially the food! Could not recommend her more highly.

I was fortunate enough to attend Harry's class, and I was mind blown…read more As a beginner, I was a little nervous about joining a class like this. Before the class started, I heard a couple of the guys there saying they were competitors. I immediately thought, "I'm in over my head," but the class was perfect for a beginner like me as well as the seasoned competitors. By the end of the class, the competitors were amazed by the high level tactics they learned, and I'm amazed at all the things I learned. Harry has a great way of teaching. He frames his stories perfectly and gives will give you some great life lessons in the process. His love for what he does is evident. I highly recommend this class for anyone whether you're a beginner or a competitor.

This is a class that everyone should take. If you are a pitmaster that needs help to win at a…read morecompetition, a backyard BBQcook that wants to impress friends and family with their newly acquired knowledge, a foodie that wants to know how good BBQ is made, or someone like me a KCBS certified BBQ judge that wants to better understand preparation of the meats to be a better judge. In this class you will learn everything you wanted to know about BBQ from selecting your meats, trimming the meat (fat, etc) rubs, injections, sauces, times and temperatures of cooking, different woods smokers etc. different regions and styles of BBQ. There is so much more. You learn to love yourself and others. No matter what part of the world we come from we are all the same. Food is one of the best ways to bring everyone together as one. Throughout the class, you get to sample different items. Save room for the huge spread served at lunch. The leftovers are evenly boxed up for everyone to take home. Included in the class is lifetime technical support if you have any questions. You also keep your apron, class book, graduation certificate, leftovers, and a bag of rub for your homework assignment. I highly recommend this class for all. Harry is a genuine person, down to earth, and a funny guy. You will learn so much, enjoy some great food, and have great memories.

Such an amazing experience from start to finish! The chef was not only incredibly talented but also…read morea fantastic instructor -- patient, engaging, and made everything easy to follow. The whole atmosphere had such a fun, welcoming vibe that made the night feel special. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good -- and yes, they're all-you-can-drink, which was a huge bonus! This is perfect for a date night, girls' night, or honestly anyone looking to level up their cooking skills while having a great time. I would 100% do this again. Highly recommend!

We had such an amazing time taking a cooking class here this past weekend with another couple! Yes…read moreit costs $125 dollars per person but you are getting an experience, lots of yummy food and wine! There were only eight people total, which made it feel really intimate and hands-on. We learned how to make pasta from scratch and enjoyed unlimited wine, honestly, what's not to love? The instructor Chief Marita, was incredibly friendly, down-to-earth, and shared some great techniques we'll actually use at home. Highly recommend!

My family and I took a two-hour class on making mochi and Japanese sweets yesterday. The space was…read moreample and professional, and Yoko was pleasant, personable and a good teacher. The hands-on experience was communal, which helped to break the ice between participants. We each ended up with a few delicious treats to enjoy or bring home for later. My own work was kind of clumsy and I was not made to feel embarrassed at all, just encouraged to enjoy the process. And I did! I recommend Foodstory if want to explore Japanese food and want something fun to do with family or friends.

Perfect date night. Booked this for our anniversary and husband and I enjoyed this a lot…read more We booked Mastermind Sushi class on a Sat afternoon. The class was about 3 hours. Be there a bit earlier as you wanna get free street parking instead of the paid parking $5 an hour next to the building. The class is on 4th floor. Aprons provided at the entrance. Two people share one cutting board. Yoko provided detailed instructions from start to finish including little Japanese culture stories here and there. Everyone gets a chance to cut fish sushi style. Be sure to wash your hands before touching the fish as everyone's eating the fish that multiple people are touching and cutting. Final products were so yummy. Def a bit different from the sushi you get at restaurants. Def a great date night if you enjoy learning about Japanese culture and food.

LBCC Bistro is the test kitchen for students enrolled in the culinary program. Reservations…read morerequired via the OpenTable app. For an even $20, guests are provided a 3 course fixed menu. 3 appetizer options, 3 entree options, and 3 dessert options. With rotating cuisines, this particular week catered to Italian fare. My choices were the shrimp bruschetta, poached sole & panna cotta. Shrimp bruschetta- A large shrimp on top of bruschetta, placed squarely in a plate of fennel broth. The broth was an interesting take, as the bruschetta soaked it up & became slightly mushy/slightly crusty. Poached sole- A large fillet of sole, paired with carrots, asparagus and fennel. I could taste the sole was previously frozen, as I've caught & cooked sole, which is a fatty & flavorful fish. The fillet could've used more sauce. Panna cotta- A winner! The pulled sugar was fun to eat, providing a contrast in texture to the creamy panna cotta. Service was excellent. Located at Building V, parking is $2/all day at the adjacent structure on Clark & Carson. For a fair amount of a jaunt, free parking can be had at LBX. Wanna feel like a judge on Hell's Kitchen? Dining at LBCC Bistro is a great way to experience being a gourmet guinea pig. I look forward to booking again, soon.

Second time dining at LBCC and such a treat! I organized a private luncheon at LBCC. They offered…read moreus a great menu! The students prepare and serve the food! The dining area is beautiful.and spacious with wall of windows to watch the activity in the kitchen. In addition, there is a large screen monitor to view activity. Fun to watch the dishes prepared before they come out! For $25 (before tax and tip), you appetizer/salad, main dishes, dessert, and beverages! High quality gourmet meal artistically plated! We all.loved our meals and the exceptional service! We were served New Potato Salad, Yougurt Chicken or Garden Pasta, and Apple Tartin for dessert! All dishes were so tasty and elegantly prepared. The New Potato Salad was amazing! I definitely could have eaten an entire bowl it was so good! I love that the menu included the names of the students preparing (by dish) in the kitchen and serving in the dining area! Reservations are required! No walk-ins. Reservations are available thru Open Table 3 weeks out. They are only open for lunch, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for about 10 weeks each semester. Reservations book up fast and strongly suggest to keep checking if at first you don't see an opening. Definitely an underrated local gem in Long Beach!

Recently took the sourdough bread class with chef Todd. WOW! What an incredible experience. I've…read morebeen intimidated to make my own sourdough bread because there's a lot that can go either wrong or right. So I signed up so that I can get the skills to feel confident enough to do it on my own. Chef Todd is so patient and is a really great instructor. He gave us his contact information in case we have follow up questions. In class I didn't have as many questions, but once I started to go through the process on my own that's when I had tons. Chef Todd walked me through troubleshooting my loaves and on my third attempt... Success! I even made my own butter to go with the most perfect sourdough loaf! It truly is an exciting experience making your first real loaf of sourdough bread. I can honestly say that it is a labor of love, but oh is it so worth it! I can never go back to store bought. Definitely worth taking this class!

SO MUCH FUN!! Thanks to Yelpers for suggesting this place -- we had a cozy group to make a St…read morePatrick's Day meal. The chef and staff were excellent -- helped everyone prepare their dish and provided lots of great hands-on tips as we prepared the meal. The facility is top notch with great equipment, and the ingredients we used were very fresh. You can bring your own beverages and the best part is sharing the meal afterward that everyone came together to prepare, which was delicious! I will definitely be back to learn some new and interesting dishes. I highly recommend this class for all skill levels.

My kids have been participating in Strategic Kids programs for years, and we couldn't be happier!…read moreThey've enjoyed on-campus chess, Friday Knight Chess at the Laguna Hills location, and the summer program through Capistrano Unified. Every summer, they look forward to attending and always come home excited about what they've learned. The instructors are not only passionate about teaching but also incredibly kind and encouraging. Strategic Kids has been such a positive influence in my children's growth and love for chess. I truly hope we can continue the summer program for many years to come!

Strategic Kids and their chess program has been phenomenal for my son. He sometimes struggles to…read morefit in with other kids, but he LOVES going to Friday night chess and the other chess events. Coaches Adam, Takashi, Mark, Christian, and the others create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and quirky kids like my son feel welcome and that it's a place where they belong. And he has gotten pretty good at chess under their guidance, too! Thank you for providing this wonderful program!