Chef Matt far exceeded our expectations for a wonderful dinner party. It was a special birthday for…read moremy wife and Chef Matt really came through with the most amazing meal. Each course was perfect, and no detail was missed. Each guest was blown away by the amazing flavors and how they seamlessly fit with each other. Course after course of insane flavor and decadence. Chef Matt is easy to work with, very communicative, and has a well thought out plan. He provided a recommended menu, we had him add a beautiful charcuterie board to start the evening, and away he went. He was on time and finished prepping the food in our kitchen with the intoxicating aroma wafting through the house. Thank you, Chef Matt. If I could rate you 10 stars I would.

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE…read more This was one of the most interesting, fun, fulfilling experiences my husband and I have ever had. If you are even remotely thinking about booking, I would highly recommend doing so. My husband is very in to cooking/food. He's a cooking show junkie who has no professional training but loves to cook and learn. I booked Chef Matt as a Date Night activity for us. The whole "Before" process was very easy. Chef Matt sent us some sample menus. I chose the California Coastal one. I wasn't super sure about one of the options (I'm kind of a picky eater) so Chef Matt worked with me to swap out the suggested course option to make it something we would enjoy a bit more. I have to note because I was so impressed- This alternative was one of the coolest dishes we had ever had. Chef Matt asked what our favorite vegetable was. My answer was asparagus. Chef Matt prepared a dish that used asparagus 5 different ways! Talk about creative! We loved it! Any how, Chef Matt showed up the day of with everything needed to cook our 4-course meal. I wasn't sure what to expect, so set our table and had the dishwasher empty; ready to go for dishes after the meal. I was happily surprised when Chef Matt showed up with not only the items needed to cook the meal, but also his own pots/pans, cooking utensils, dishes for every course, cleaning products, and a trash bag of his own! The only things we needed were silverware, napkins, and our drinks (which I pre-planned wine pairing to each course...something I'd highly recommend doing/asking about- Chef Matt had great insight for the pairings)! Chef Matt did a little prep work and let us know we could be as involved or uninvolved as we wanted in the cooking process. We chose to be more involved. Chef Matt explained everything he was doing to prepare each dish as we watched. He explained technique, ingredients, past experiences, and shared his passion for food with us. The food from each course was unbelievable. Better than the best restaurant in town! All around the same price we would have spent going to a nice restaurant- 110% worth the value. Chef Matt is truly talented. His creativity, knowledge of the art, and passion for cooking are very well displayed through his food. I would say every course was better than the last, but honestly, each and ever course was so top-notch/delicious it was hard to pick a favorite. It was so cool to see such high quality food being prepared in our very own kitchen. By the time my husband and I finished our last course, Chef Matt already had our kitchen sparkling clean. He did not leave a single crumb, dish, or piece of trash. I cannot say enough good things about this experience or about Chef Matt. My husband and I were beyond impressed. Chef Matt is an awesome, friendly, personable guy who is beyond talented and an excellent teacher. We have so much admiration for him and his art. We will for sure be booking again!

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.

I was initially unsure if the book club would be effective for Oxford Academy preparation. I…read moreenrolled my daughter for two years, knowing it would take time to see real progress. Now, I can confidently say it worked--my daughter has been admitted to Oxford Academy! I also sent her to Optimus' summer camp for two years, and I believe it helped her tremendously. Their summer camp includes cooking, presentations, science projects, and studying math for the following year, which, along with reading and writing, greatly benefited her. Thank you, Optimus! I plan to continue her enrollment through 8th grade to prepare for the SAT, as I'm sure it will be a tremendous help.

The teachers are kind, knowledgeable, and always make sure students stay on track. The smaller…read moreclass sizes make it easy for kids to get the help they need. We've noticed so much improvement, and we appreciate how much care and effort they put into every student's success.

This place is so fun for cookie decorating! I think I have done 3 classes. My Yelp turned…read morepersonal friend Shawna introduced me to this and I have had so much fun going for the classes. The instructor goes over everything on screen so you can watch before you move forward with each step. I always think its going to be hard but honestly its just so fun and who cares if your cookies turn out perfect or not. Mine never do but I am always impressed with how well I actually do. Classes are $50 per person and are worth the memories you make. Plus the cookies are SO good!

Grunderfully Delicious is always a ton of fun…read more My wife had been turned on to this place by a friend of hers and always came home with adorably decorated cookies. I had joined her awhile back and despite having difficulties of my own, I had fun and the cookies are delicious. After the first experience I have returned on numerous other occasions and do feel I have progressed a bit with my decorating skills but all in all its about the fun. The cookies are always well themed and we enjoy eating these for several days afterward. It really doesn't matter what the end product looks like as long as you have fun creating your masterpiece. As Frank on Everybody Loves Raymond would say, the stomach knows not ugly and these are delicious no matter the result. I will definitely return again soon for more of these classes and highly recommend checking them out for something different, fun and challenging

I went here for a work event, and they broke us up into groups to cook one part of the meal, I…read morewould've preferred working on the entire meal instead of just the salad. We were cooking with beer but they didn't show case or mention the beer, seemed like the teacher was learning the recipe herself ... The staff was nice and attentive, but the reason for my one star review is due to their lack of care for health and safety standards. They don't tell everyone to wash their hands (nor did I see them wash their hands when handling food)...they say they pre-rinsed the fruits and veggies but the stickers were still on it...and the biggest issue and reason for my one star review was that the chef dropped one of the steaks on the floor, wiped if off with a towel and put it back on the grill and served it!!!

Cheri was a delight to work with! Hosted a wedding shower for 20 at the Hood Kitchen space. Used…read morethe Bubbly and Bling menu and the cooking experience was fun for all but best of all the food was delicious! Raves from all the guests/cooks! Cheri and her very friendly and helpful staff assisted each cooking station as needed, and kept each team moving at a nice pace. They welcomed our added decor, games, etc. I purchased alcohol through the Hood Kitchen. The add on chocolate tasting was a fun way to cap the event. Post event recipes sent digitally. All the guests were engaged throughout the event. I highly recommend!

Stacey is a top shelf baker. We've ordered her pizza dough twice and most recently her pretzels…read more We've also had her cookies and rice crust squares. We honestly can't get enough of her creations. The pizza dough was thin and had a great chew to it. The pretzels had the same nice chew, and a beautiful golden brown crust. We look forward to it when our orders are deleted. Thank you, Stacey, for adding something special to our lives!

If there were more stars Stacey would get them! Her baked…read moregoods are incredible! Today, I tried the vanilla macarons! The BEST I have ever had! So incredible! Ordering is easy and she is very reliable! Don't wait!

Had a great cooking lesson with Chef Greg. He was very communicative prior to our lesson to…read moreunderstand what we were hoping to get out of the session. We planned a family lesson and he made sure to involve our kids in the food prep. We had a great time, learned a lot, and enjoyed a great meal.

We hired Greg to do a holiday appetizer making party with my friends. His expertise is amazing. He…read moreworked with me every step of the way to plan and prep for the party. He got to my place early and worked hard to set up a beautiful display and then engaged everyone in my party. I will definitely use his services again. He didn't leave a huge mess behind, which a bonus. I wish I took pictures because the display of food was amazing, matched only by the flavor of each dish prepared.

Jennifer is amazing, fun, silly and full of energy!! If you are looking to do a sip and paint,…read moreshe's your gal! We had so much fun and she explains every step so easy. Thank you Jennifer for your being so amazing!

We had a family paint night event and Jennifer was a such great hostess...she made it so fun and…read moreeasy it was a gretime