I took a private class with Teri to bake a cake for my husband's 40th birthday, and it was the best…read moredecision ever. I've never baked a single thing in my life, but by the end of Teri's walk-through (and with lots of friendly guidance), I had a beautiful 4 tier cake to leave with. My husband was absolutely flabbergasted that I'd baked and I was shocked that it was actually delicious. He's eaten a piece daily since and can't stop talking about how good it is-meanwhile I can't stop talking about how much fun I actually had with Teri. She shared the recipe so I can make it going forward and I think I can actually pull it off thanks to the education I got at Chef Tech!

My kids have attended Chef Tech's summer camps for the last two summers and I couldn't recommend…read morethem more highly! They are able to manage a large group of kids in a very organized manner and are excellent and patient teachers. Each and every time that I pick them up I'm shocked by how much they were able to make in the two and a half hours that they were there. They are currently in the Italian week camp and have made homemade pizzas, pastas and sauces from scratch, flatbreads, salads, sorbet, cookies, etc. My kids are 9 (twins), but we also brought friends this summer. One is in his last year of middle school and enjoyed the class just as much as the younger kids. Truly, such a wonderful experience for them! Thank you so much, Chef Tech!

We have been using The Great Plate since it was difficult to cook our own meals. The food was…read morecustomized, affordable and delicious. If you are someone on the go, you want someone with over 40 years of experience meal planning and making great food. She is reliable and will cater to your specific dietary needs.. I highly recommend The Great Plate.

We have had a wonderful experience with The great plate. My daughter enjoys her cooking classes and…read morelooks forward to each session. We adore chef Eileen. She is wonderful and patient and very kind and has helped my daughter make her very own recipe book! We look forward to making our home made meals with miss Eileen.

Pasta Mark made the pasta-making lesson such a wonderful experience! He's incredibly talented at…read morewhat he does and made it fun, engaging, and easy to follow. He was especially patient with the kids, taking the time to explain each step and making sure everyone felt included and confident. Not only was the experience fantastic, but the pasta was absolutely delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better personal chef or a more enjoyable lesson. Highly recommend!

We cannot say enough incredible things about Pasta Mark. During one of the hardest times for our…read morefamily -- planning a celebration of life -- he stepped in and truly went above and beyond. Mark didn't just cater a meal... he created a completely custom pasta experience that felt personal, thoughtful, and made with genuine care. From the initial conversation, he listened closely to what we envisioned and added special touches that honored our loved one in such a meaningful way. The menu felt intentional, the flavors were absolutely delicious, and everything was prepared beautifully. More than the food (which our guests are still talking about!), it was Mark's heart and professionalism that stood out. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free, allowing our family to focus on being together and remembering someone very special. If you are looking for someone who brings not only culinary talent but compassion and personalization to your event, Pasta Mark is truly exceptional. We are so grateful for the care he poured into making the day as special as it could possibly be.

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!

Chef Ollie makes the absolute best food with the freshest ingredients and warmest atmosphere. An…read moreabsolute must for anyone wanting custom catering or private cooking lessons. She is the best.

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Ollie's kitchen making the most delicious food together…read moreItalian style and learning great cooking tips as we cooked. It was such a memorable experience. We thoroughly enjoyed everything including the ambiance, the delicious food, Ollie's delightful personality and knowledge of food and how to prepare it and her beautiful kitchen. Can't wait to do it again!

Thought we were ordering from Thai Kitchen and when got to their location, was directed to this…read moreaddress. Thai food not good. 1. Drunken noodles great deal on the bogo but our party didn't want spice so ordered level "0". Came too spicy for most to eat. 2. Thai basil chicken lacked flavor, chicken dry and went into trash. 3. Pot stickers were ok but not homemade tasting. Ended up ordering sandwiches for everyone.

I'm gonna be frank and to the point…read more The Cave is the spot to eat from. Thai District tried their hand at Ramen and are under "Ramen district." You can't find a separate location for them so Partake is gonna get this. Thai restaurants/cooks have no hand at making ramen. The chashu is thick and chewy - not melt in your mouth good. The "seasoned egg" is seasoned in pure soy sauce. It's not soft-boiled. The soy sauce of it completely throws the spicy tonkotsu off. Then comes the butcher string, that should not have left the back of house. They offered a whole new bowl but I'm kinda turned off 'cause this was supposed to be my comfort meal to help with me grieving my bunny and it was just all a miss. =/ We have better ramen nearby. Please find it.

Chef Amanda is an absolute dream. Her food is so delicious and she makes sure to source fresh and…read moreorganic ingredients whenever possible. She has helped my children to be more adventurous and try new foods and has made mealtime such an enjoyable experience in our home. I really can't say enough amazing things about her. Her risotto is out of this world! She is an excellent communicator, punctual, responsible, and such a joy to be around. I would give her ten stars if I could!

Chef Amanda definitely knows how put on the WOW factor…read more I had the pleasure of experiencing her talents first hand while vacationing in LA. My friend Alex invited me to a dinner party at her vacation rental for her birthday. She mentioned having a private chef for the occasion, but I had no idea the experience I was in for. I was presented with a menu created by Chef Amanda with a detailed description of all items and ingredients. My dinner choice was the Spicy "O" blackened filet mignon with the NOLA styled crab cake. I have shellfish allergies but Chef Amanda gladly modified my dish so that I could indulge without an EpiPen. IT WAS TO DIE FOR!!!! I actually think I died and went to heaven. I only came back to life so I could lick the plate. I wasn't the only person with a dietary restriction. She also had a vegan option ready for my friend who failed to RSVP with his choice. She was more than prepared, and I was more impressed. She really demonstrated her attention to detail. She cooks and cares for you like she would her own family. She made feel like family. She is the perfect hybrid mix of Southern Hospitality and Professionalism. I definitely asked my friend Alex for her contact information after that dinner party. Since that trip to LA; I've used Chef Amanda for parties and nutritional advice. I have a lot of friends going vegan and referred them to her as well. She is extremely versatile when it comes creating personalized menus. Her flexibility and flavoring is why she is an amazing personal chef.

My 5-year-old daughter loved attending Miss Brittney's cooking classes. The curriculum is…read moreinformative, hands-on, and surprisingly diverse--the kids learn real cooking basics while exploring different types of cuisine. It's fun, engaging, and perfectly age-appropriate. I felt incredibly safe leaving my daughter under Miss Brittney's instruction. She was very communicative about my daughter's performance in class, and sent lots of pictures from the class so I could take a peek into their activities. Best of all, my daughter has gained so much confidence. She's proud of her new skills and now wants to help cook at home. Highly recommend for any parent looking for a fun, skill-building activity for their child!

I am not one that leaves negative reviews but we had such an interesting experience that I felt…read morelike I had to share. My two kids were enrolled in the School of Caroline for the Spring semester 2026. They attended one class and at the end of class at pick up all the parents and kids were on her lawn (she dismisses from her front door) and as we were getting ready to leave she notified me that my 5 year old son "nicked his finger" (in her exact words) during class and that she put a bandaid on it. Based on what she said and how she communicated it, I expected it to be a small cut on his finger. I didn't think anything of it. When we got home, I eventually removed the bandaid and came to find out he had nearly sliced the whole top of his finger off. He ended up having to wear a splint and keep if completely bandaged with antibiotic ointment for weeks for it to heal. Was my issue that my son hurt himself? No. Kids get injured all the time. My issue was with her lack of communication and failure to recognize or admit that it should have been handled or communicated any differently. A few days later, I received an email from her stating the only way we (and everyone else in the class) could continue with her class is if we signed a release of liability and waiver. If we didn't sign it, kids could not attend. After asking some follow up questions about the waiver and how she plans to handle situations like this in the future and her being completely defensive I told her "if you can't recognize that my sons injury was not "minor" and that it it probably should have been handled in a better way then I don't know if this class is for us." She mentioned that anyone that did not want to sign the waiver would be refunded "for the remaining of the semester." That is what we decided to do. Once the refund was processed, I realized she charged us for another class we did not attend. When I questioned her about this she said it was because we pulled out 24 hours before the class. Though she had never once mentioned to us that this was a thing. I debated whether or not to share anything online. Especially because my kids actually really did enjoy the class (beyond my sons incident). The class itself would get a 5 star review like many others have said. I really wanted to make it work and asked her if we could please resolve this in a good way because I would really love my kids to be able to attend. The issue became more about how she handled a difficult situation, her lack of transparent communication with us, her defensiveness and dismissal through the process, and her failure to follow through with what she said.