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!

Looking for kitchen stuff for your home. There is a good chance they have it. My son and I…read morestopped here to look for some heat resistant gloves as we wanted to try to make some Candy canes. They had gloves and we even were able to get some flavored oils and food color at a good price for the candy. They have a lot of fun cooking items you won't find in a grocery store or department store. The staff was also helpful.

This review is for the cooking class not the store. I booked for the dim sum cooking class which…read moreincluded pork bao buns, crab Rangoon and porcupine meatballs. I was extremely disappointed we didn't actually cook anything. Everyone was very nice but my expectations for a $100 + cooking class per person were not met considering we didn't cook anything. I was handed a packet with all the recipes for the food we were "making". The first recipe was the crab rangoon except all we did was stuff the wonton wrappers and actually put it together. Same with the bao buns. At no point were the porcupine meatballs even a thing. They were made prior, mentioned, and put on our plates. Everything was made in advance. So I paid to fill wonton wrappers and get printed out recipes I could find online. Also, we weren't even going to get to stuff the bao buns. They were going to have a group of people do each thing - 1 to stuff the buns and the other crab Rangoon except I said I wanted to do the buns too so everyone got to do a couple. Honestly the food was bland except for the bao buns. I won't be using their recipes. Truely disappointed and feel like I was swindled out of money. They should be more forthcoming about what this "cooking class" entails. It's not actually cooking.

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.

Having taken a handful of classes and celebrated a birthday party here, I would definitely…read morerecommend coming to this cooking school. It's a good pick for team building or outing with friends, special other, or family. You get a recipe to make and Chef Alex is there to help guide you as needed. The ingredients are presented and you will do your own measuring, cutting, and cooking, just not the dish washing! At the end of the class, you enjoy a delicious meal with variety that everyone in the class prepared. Free street parking. They also offer Saturday children classes and summer camps. Private parties can be tailored to your preference of cuisine.

My wife and I have taken several classes from Saddleback Culinary for our date night. You get to…read morelearn about cuisines, make some wonderful food, make things you may normally not try, and get out for the night. For us, it's fun. There are others in the class that are wanting to learn as a profession. My two favorite instructors are Chef Pascal and Chef Stacy (In no particular order). It would be difficult to find more inspirational, seasoned Chef's to guide you through a class. The kitchen environment is 100% professional. Saddleback should be proud of wha they have! The classes are 4-5 hours and the time flies. Lecture, prep, assemble, taste some food!, clean up, and recap. Sounds like a lot, but it is really worth it. I will note; it is work to learn. You will need to prepare food, clean up after yourself (maybe others) and leave the kitchen better than when you got there.

I can only speak on the kid's cooking class as I know the reviews are a bit different for the…read moreadults. When I walked in, we were greeted very friendly by the front desk and instructors. It was our first time and they made us feel extremely welcomed and invited. That's a HUGE green flag in my book. You want to be around people excited about their job and what they do. When I went to pick up my friend's kid, he was very excited for what he cooked. I got to try some of the pizza he made and honestly, the crust was better than a lot of the pizza joints out there and the crust I've made before. He's in the older class (pre teens and teens) and seemed to enjoy cooking with them. Afterwards, the front desk told us about the different classes and programs. We got the recipe for this week and past weeks so we can try them at home as some of the items caught my eye. He loved the class and will be going back. If your kid has an eye on cooking and wants to learn, I'd definitely sign them up here. It's always good to have some hands on help to ask questions and learn. Wish they had more classes and we missed out on sign ups for the summer. It's $40 a class or 4 weeks is $145 I believe. 90 minute classes. Since they already have the ingredients and everything, it's worth the price.

Poor experience for an adult cooking class. I wish I read these reviews prior to spending $160…read more My vision was that it would be similar to a paint and sip where we all create our own masterpiece, but this is far from it. You only get to watch 2 chefs cook, and not really learn any new skills. Throughout our class I had the luxury or chopping 1/4 of an onion and tomato. Never was taught how to properly use a knife.

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!

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!

Thank you for the cooking class Chef Terri! Learned quite a bit from the class and encourage others…read moreto join. Have an open mind and be patient and you will enjoy the class and the environment that Chef Terri carefully curates. I recommend!!

I hired them to cater for my company's anniversary celebration. The best caterers ever! Kenny was…read moreamazing. Because of his team I was able to focus on other things. Everything went smoothly. And the food. I got so many compliments about how good everything was. And it was! The chicken!! The brisket!! Even the ribs! Oh and the mac and cheese! And the sauces! Just writing this review makes me want to go in and order a plate hahaha. I highly recommend them for any event! They came with their grills, the set up was amazing and they cooked it all right there! Definitely will be booking them for our next outdoor event

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.

I've only ever had great tasting food from the Culinary students. I really loved their recent…read moreSpecialty Dessert Bar of Churros & Ice Cream [with all the fixings, of course] that was set up at the most recent Scholarship Awards dinner. Also I thought it was such a cool idea for the mac n cheese toppings bar. It was a fan favorite. I enjoyed seeing their smiles as they served the guests. I will really encourage my Freshman daughter to think about going to the Culinary Class for her future endeavor. A++

This program is unbelievable....especially for what you pay! Chef Michelle Farage goes above and…read morebeyond to make sure students get the most out of this program. You can tell she really cares and puts 110% effort into teaching her students. Great program, run by a great chef! Highly recommend!!!:)

I was very satisfied with my custom cake order from Mr. Baker for my 24th birthday! I ordered a…read more6-inch matcha cake with matcha filling and strawberries, and it turned out absolutely perfect. All I had to do was email the baker, send a few inspo pics, and share my desired flavor--she was on it right away! The whole process was so easy and smooth. Everyone was super nice and easy to work with, which made the experience even better. And the cake... SO good!! Everyone at the party kept going back for more. I'll definitely be ordering again in the future. Also, I liked how the payment process was simple--I paid half when ordering and the other half at pickup. Highly recommend!

New place - clean open inviting place with lots of pastry choices - and drinks - nice place to sit…read moreand enjoy your sweet snack- but... I got my cake to go - unfortunately cake was dry and did not meet my expectations based on all the aesthetic pieces I seen out on display- I think I just made a bad choice and will give it a try a 2nd time around - and maybe get a little something to eat there ! To be continued..... for now it' is a must try!!!!