There are date nights, and then there are the kind that remind you why sharing a table with someone matters in the first place. My wife and I spent an early birthday celebration at The Foodie School for their sushi-making class, and somewhere between the sticky rice, sharp knives, and the quiet panic of trying not to destroy a roll in front of strangers, we had an unforgettable night. The evening wasn't some stiff cooking demonstration where you nod politely while a chef talks at you for two hours. This was hands-on, messy in the best way, and surprisingly intimate. We made an appetizer that looked like something from a downtown izakaya, rolled two different styles of sushi, and finished with matcha ice cream that tasted clean, earthy, and just indulgent enough to make you pause for a second before the next bite. Chefs Mara & Elon struck that rare balance between knowledgeable and approachable. No ego. No culinary theater. Just people who genuinely love food and want you to love making it too. And that's really what made the night work. Food wasn't treated like content for Instagram. It was treated the way it should be: as a shared experience. A little chaotic, a little imperfect, and far more satisfying because you made it yourself. If you're looking for a different kind of date night in Rock Hill -- one where you leave full, slightly proud of yourself, and smelling faintly of soy sauce and sesame oil -- this is the place. read more

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My husband and I decided to do something different for dinner since we both enjoy cooking and appreciate not having to cleanup. The experience was top-notch from the volunteers meeting us at the door, the special table seating, the preparation, cooking, and eating. This is a must try if you want to learn, top-tier cooking techniques while delicious food without the hassle of cleanup . We met some really nice people. Everything was amazing, especially the chefs. read more

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Such a fun and unique experience, totally different from a typical night out. The chefs teach you techniques, flavor profiles, and recipes, guiding you through everything in a way that feels effortless, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable. It makes for a special evening, and you even get the recipes afterward so you can recreate the dishes at home read more

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Excellent and fun cooking lessons for a special date night! Different themes and cuisine is available. Forget having to go to Sur La Table in South Park for this! Plus it's local and great way to support a small business. read more

We had a great time doing the Pizza Parlor cooking class here. Everything we made was absolutely delicious. My favorite things were the garlic knots and caprese pizza. One thing I was surprised by compared to other cooking classes is that there was a lot of it where we just watched the chef cook something and then some parts where we did stuff as a group. I thought we would make it all ourselves, but I'm guessing they don't have time for that with the menu they picked. I also wish they had options that start earlier since it takes a while to cook everything. We ended pretty late and I'd prefer to have an option that starts at 4-5 and ends by 7. read more

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I attended the pasta class and absolutely loved it. The food was abundant, fresh an and delicious. The only downside is that participants can't take any home... there was too much food left behind and for the cost there should've been take home trays. read more

This is a great idea for an evening of foodie fun! I came here on a date with my wife to try our hand at some French cooking! Let me first say that if you are expecting to be fully on your own and making a meal, that doesn't happen here. It's a fun, interactive and multi coorse group cooking experience. Everything is timed perfectly, and you jump right into making your first course and appetizers, take a break to enjoy what you made, then jump right back in to make your mains and dessert, then finish up at your table after serving yourself. Our meal was fantastic, and had a home cooked feel to it which was immensely charming and exciting all at once. Most of the people here are on dates or girls nights, so you probably won't want to come alone, but it's a great change of pace from just going out to a restaurant. Highly recommended! read more

Had a fabulous time here on NYE! Dont forget its byob, so bring your favorite bevy and an empty stomach. My husband loved this place because he isnt well versed in the kitchen. Everyone was spaced and masked. Temps were taken and gloves were worn with ready to eat food prep. Please try this place out! read more

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I've tried a few cooking schools, but I always keep coming back to this one. I love the vibe, the energy and not to mention all the amazing food. We did the spring fling class. Lamb chops, risotto, asparagus and lemon pie. Everything was delish! It's so much fun, hands on learning with the chef. After each dish is made, you get to sit down and enjoy it while it's hot, then get back up to make the next course. They do classes year round so there is something for everyone's tastebuds. I have done abt 4 or 6 classes so far here and will keep doing more. Highly recommend it for a date night, girls night or if you just want to go solo and make new friends, it's something for everyone. read more

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Today myself & my mother who attended as my plus one was Cooking up a French Brasserie with Chef Mara & we had an absolute blast! I took part in the latest cooking class by Chef Mara & loved the whole experience. So many people were able to get involved & it was so refreshing to cook in real time with everyone else. They allowed you to ask questions as we moved along which was a plus as well . Below you will find the theme of the class we took along with the meals we prepared . Date Night Menu : Mussels /in White Wine Salad w/ Fine Herbs & Poached Egg Steak Frites - with Cognac Cream Profiteroles - with Ice Cream and Ganache If you're looking for a way to learn some new cooking skills or to develop your cooking from the comfort of your own home , these classes would be lovely to try out . Head on over to find out more about joining in on her up & coming classes . Also it's byob (bring your own bottle). read more

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I've always wanted to take a cooking class. This week my friend and I attended the "Rockin' Ramen" cooking class hosted by Chef Mara Norris. Everyone wore a mask and stayed at a safe distance. Temperatures were checked during each arrival. The class size was small - only 4 groups of two in the class. This was a very hands on cooking class - lots of hand washing. I would recommend taking classes with someone you feel safe around. Due to COVID-19 guest were asked to keep their masks on while in the kitchen area, and removed when eating in the dining area only. We learned the art of making fresh Homemade Ramen noodles, Traditional Gyoza, Sweet Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts, and Green Tea Ice Cream! Each guest received the recipes from the Ramen Class. read more

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Come out for the experience of cooking! From beginners to chefs themselves you'll learn in a perfect pace and enjoy your work! Chef Mara, Chef Aleks & Chef Michael are skilled but also able to transfer those to their students! I consider myself a decent cook but I never leave without having learned a new technique, meal idea, or knowledge. The menus are ever changing with wonderful themes! Perfect for date night, girls night out, Mother/child event, team building etx COVID protocols are also in place for safety! read more

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I had a Fabulous Mother's Day Brunch at The Foodie School!!! This was my first time taking a cooking class and I throughly enjoyed the entire experience. Chef Maria made it simple and easy to following the instructions and measure the ingredients. My Foodie mates were helpful and attentive. MENU: Mimosa Salad; Smoked Salmon Frittata with Savory Herb Scones; Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Compote I'm definitely going back for another class this summer. read more

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The Foodie School is perfect to give a gift to parents or friends, people that have everything, you know how you never know what to give them? It is also a great group activity, so for a girl's night out, bachelorette party or something of that nature. Even if you know how to cook and cooking classes aren't you thing, look at their lineup, there are some interesting days. The classes are the perfect amount of structure and free time. The best piece of advice is that it is BYOB so bring some beer or a bottle of wine. Hands on activities, everything is ready for cooking, so it is fast paced if your ADHD kicks in. Oh just me? It's located just over the line in Fort Mill super easy and quick drive. Sign up on their email list right now. I'll wait. read more

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We attended the Homemade Pasta and Sauce class and absolutely loved it! We made Ricotta Gnocchi w/Nutmeg Cream Sauce, Black Pepper Fettuccine w/Bolgonese Sauce, Caesar Salad, and Canolis (my favorite). All things that I would never think of doing on my own. Chef Mara and Aleks were fantastic teachers! I actually felt like I learned a lot about cooking. The ratio of learning:cooking was perfect. We were hands-on for the fun parts but the more complicated parts were guided and demonstrated for us. The food was absolutely amazing. Only the freshest ingredients and the smells... They are BYOB so we got to enjoy our meal with my favorite bottle of vino. We got all the recipes after the class so you can make at home. The only thing I wish was different was that we didn't get to take home leftovers. read more

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We decided to do the Foodie School for our Anniversary and absolutely enjoyed the class, but I do think there are some things people need to be mindful of as you pay for this experience and learn to cook some different food. We did the Lucky in Kentucky Date Night class - a theme around the Kentucky Derby. What we had: Kentucky Hot Brown - our class prepared the mornay sauce and assembled the hot browns with turkey, tomatoes, mornay sauce and cheese to go on top of toast. The final cooking in the oven was done by the assistant chef. I could not cut through the hot brown with a knife, my husband compared the bread to croutons in texture. I've had a hot brown before, and it was not served on a crouton. Chicken with bread pudding and greens - ***WARNING*** I would highly advise against doing a class with chicken. Part of the class cooked the chicken stove top, and part cooked it in the fryer. I was watching the ones doing it stove top. They were advised once it gets golden brown on the outside, to take it off the stove and move onto other pieces. So that's what they were doing. At one point, one of them looked inside a piece of chicken, and it was very pink. He was concerned that he had not cooked the earlier ones all the way through and started to ask Chef Maria about cooking it properly. I do not feel like his questions were answered about cooking them in the moment without burning them vs. if he were at home, he was advised to pop them in the oven to finish them. When it came time to eating dinner, the first two pieces of chicken I cut into were not done, third one was done. Since there was no real oversight of making sure the chicken was cooked properly by students, I would just avoid class with chicken. The entire class thought the chicken was salty - our discussion was figuring out if it was the chicken (fried or pan cooked or both) or the sauce that went on the chicken that made it so salty. The greens and the bread pudding were the highlights. Derby Pie - we worked on the pie crust, filling, and chocolate sauce topping, but the final cooking of it was also overseen by the assistant chef. One of my classmates mentioned the crust was very tough and overcooked. I thought the same since I couldn't cut through it, but I couldn't get over the saltiness of the filling and the sauce. One guy apologized because he was told to keep adding salt to the sauce. I mentioned I was told to keep adding salt to the filling. FINAL THOUGHTS: *Be prepared for front forward salty dishes. When we tasted items like the mornay sauce, the sauce for the chicken, the greens, the filling for the pie, etc. as we were preparing them, we all commented how everything tasted so good, but the comment by Chef Maria was nope, everything needs more salt. I was told by another classmate who had done some of these classes that this is the normal, they are very heavy at the hand with salt. *Do not do a chicken class - as I stated above, the chicken was improperly cooked. I was actually very sick with stomach issues for days after this class - so much that I went to the ER. Can I directly say it was from contamination of undercooked chicken in this class? No, but there is a high correlation of the timing of the events and what I was diagnosed with. At the end of the day, I enjoyed the hands on class with the other couples and will better prepare these dishes at home, but it will be hard for me to justify going back to another class. read more

Great chefs and staff were so helpful and friendly. Our husbands loved it even though weren't too sure at first. The food was delicious. Hope they have another date night class soon! read more

A few months ago I scheduled a night of watching culinary competition at The Foodie School. My husband and I watch the TV show "Chopped" and this night sounded like an in person version of that. We arrived at the school, all health protocols in place and we found our way to our table. Twelve people total were there and our seats allowed for great viewing. The theme was Thanksgiving leftovers. The two chefs and their sous chefs opened up their mystery baskets and started cooking up a storm. It was BYOB and I had a lovely Sauvignon Blanc. After 25 minutes, the first appetizer arrived from both teams. Delish! We wrote down our scores. Entrees arrived and we chowed down. The dessert course followed and we valiantly tried to finish that course. Very entertaining and high energy. If you're looking for a night of fun with a chefy vibe, this is the place! read more

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We just got home from the Harry Potter night and it was absolutely fantastic! We had such a great time and learned several things I've been doing wrong in the kitchen It was more than enough food and absolutely delicious. My daughter can't wait to make the Yorkshire pudding for the rest of the family. read more