PLEASE spare yourself the time, money and trouble. I used FFK as a surprise for my sister's…read morebachelorette party and it turned out to be a very bad experience. The chef showed up an hour and half late because she forgot food items, so she had to stop at the store. She was not dressed properly and took 2 hours to prepare the food. Some of the girls were not able to eat / enjoy the 53$ breakfast they paid for because they had obligations to go home as we were told the breakfast would be set and ready at 9:30am. We did not eat until 11am. Do not use this service!!!

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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!

We originally came here on an invitation from our financial advisor. We've been back s number of…read moretimes since. This is a fun place to go. Jean Pierre's offers several options. There are different food offerings such as Italian, tapas, Mediterranean and the like. There Baldo something called cooking with the chef. With cooking with the chef it is restricted to a specific number of couples. In cooking with the chef you actually participate in making your meal. There is typically three courses. One time we made crab stacks which were delicious The chef prepared all of the ingredients. Each ingredient is passed along to build the appetizer. In addition, you might get selected to help the chef directly. That night we had a stuffed chicken breast with root vegetables. The dinner was finished with chocolate crepes with a creme anglais sauce. You bring your own wine to drink. The cost is $65.00 per person. We ve been back numerous times and have never had a bad meal. It's a great place to go with several other couples. Be forewarned, the doors fill up fast so you often have to book months in advance.

We went here a number of years ago for a cooking demonstration for my 40th birthday and enjoyed it…read moreso much, but kept forgetting to go back. This time we went for a Cooking Class and it was memorable again. Joan and Chef Jean Pierre are the best, what a great team. We brought a nice bottle of wine to drink, class was a mixture of instruction followed by hands-on cooking/preparing. We prepared three courses: 1. Smoked Duck and Chicken Tower Salad (wow!) 2. Crab Cakes with Mussel Sauce (who knew to put cream in with mussels to make a mussel cream sauce for crab cakes?) 3. Hot Chocolate Souffle (gluten free! my wife loved it and it was only eggs, chocolate, and sugar) We could make all three at home (I'm pretty sure) Small class (only ten people), great Chef, great atmosphere (TVs showing close-ups of Chef on wall), plus hands-on! We booked out next class for April before we left, can;t wait for "A Taste of Italy"

My daughter attended a birthday party here and had a great experience. Robin, who is the owner and…read moreinstructor was good with the kids. They all got chefs hats to wear. Each child got to make a pizza (on a tortilla) as well as decorate a cupcake to look like a minion. The kids had a great time and got to do karaoke when the cooking was done. I would definitely explore this as an option for parties, team-building, or a night out.

A few moms hosted their daughter's 7th birthday bash at this facility with a large group of girls…read more One girl has severe allergies and aversions to food. Upon stepping ONE FOOT into this facility with food alternatives for this child, I was SCOLDED, insulted and spoken to in a completely unprofessional manner IN FRONT OF THE CHILDREN. The facility could not have inside the alternatives I brought (who knows why) and the child was immediately embarrassed, ashamed and wanted to leave. The overall tone of this party was not one I'd expect when teaching a class of 18 6/7 year olds. Although the owner did apologize once the party was almost finished, I highly do NOT recommend. The two stars are for the way the class ran which was fairly smooth and the party options like karaoke and the Photo Booth. What a shame.

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.

The cooking school in the Willow Grove Giant is one of my family's favorite places to go. They…read moreprovide classes for kids and adults. We've done the kids classes and most recently had my boys' birthday party there. Chef Dan who runs the school is excellent! I cannot say enough about him. He is great with the kids and makes the class entertaining and delicious! My children love going there! I highly recommend a birthday party with Chef Dan. He took care of everything and there was no stress! I even had to throw in a few last minute guests on him and he handled it like a pro. He made the boys birthday party a special one to remember!

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.

Beryl is amazing! With her help and guidance my husband and I have been able to lose weight and eat…read morehealthier. She's very detailed and always follows through. She has tons of resources and has a wealth of knowledge. We learned so much from Beryl and love how she is able to recommend healthier alternatives. She is covered under my insurance plan which is a huge benefit. I highly recommend her.

This lady is a badass nutritionist, business woman, and educator, and her attention to detail,…read moreintegrity, and grace shine through in every aspect of her business. Beryl conducted a private cooking class I was able to attend last-minute with a couple friends, and she guided us through a delectable meal from start to finish. Not only was everything very delicious, healthy, and quick to prepare, it was also inventive and fresh. I really liked that Beryl was not afraid to try new recipes and keep learning alongside us, even while dispensing her wonderful knowledge of nutrition and food. She is friendly and professional, and her passion for and dedication to her business really shines through in every detail. She sent us home with detailed recipe books of what we cooked that evening, complete with nutritional information, which was a really nice touch. Even having studied & experimented with holistic health and nutrition extensively myself, I still got a lot of benefits from the experience. Highly recommended. Thanks Beryl!

Run! you will not only get a great meal, but you will also meet some awesome people!…read moreThe food was delicious. Everything is explained and you leave with a really good recipes Highly recommend

We went for our anniversary and had the best time!!! Chef Greenbeard and Rhu were super cool. This…read moreis a fun class and great food! We will be going back to do more! They even share the recipes with you so you can make again! Any experience level welcome too. Worth the money and even complementary wine. Highly recommend !