My darling surprised me with a Hawaiian cuisine class for my birthday and it was such an amazing experience! Chef Mary started with telling us about her trip to Hawaii, which inspired this class. I could tell she put a lot of heart and research into it. Chef Mary and Emily were a huge help during and made the whole class very fun. I'm not the best in the kitchen and typically get overwhelmed, but it was a relaxed and patient environment. It helped that everyone broke out into separate tasks and in the end, we all put the dishes together. I learned a lot of helpful cooking tips that I'll take into my home kitchen. Our instructors were very patient even though I wasted a few eggs while trying to make the loco moco and my partner lit a chicken skewer on fire! At the end, it was great tasting the dishes and even better that there were tons of leftovers to take home. This experience really made this birthday extra memorable for me. We're excited to come back again soon! read more

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We took the ramen class and we had a blast and will recommend everyone to join the fun

Another great night at The Untamed Chef!! So much fun and the food was amazing! Not a class I'd normally choose, so it was very out of my comfort zone but I am so glad we did it! Menu: Hummus with Pita, Persian Shirazi Salad, Moroccan Kefta Meatballs in Shakshuka, Za'atar Chicken Skewers, Cous Cous & Baklava Rolls read more

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Fun, fun, fun. I learned so much. The staff is great. Food was delicious. I would do this once a week if I could.

Wow what a great night!!!! The food was fantastic, Mary was sooo nice and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend doing and I can't wait come back in a date night!! read more

My husband and I had such a great date night cooking together! The food was fairly simple to prepare but with the recipes and chef there to help it was a breeze! Plus everything was delicious. I was able to learn techniques to bring home with me and try out in my own kitchen. They even gave us flowers to take home afterwards. Would definitely recommend and will most assuredly be back again. read more

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Great Date Night and wonderful birthday gift. Untamed Chef went way beyond expectations. I loved that we cooked for ourselves. The menu was delicious. So much food. Small enough (5 couples) to stay intimate, but large enough for a professional kitchen experience. Wine pairing was great too. Thank you Chef Mary. We will be back. read more

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We came here with my husbands colleagues as a fun activity with our spouses and I didn't even know this existed. We walked in and there was time to drink wine and eat charcuterie and mingle then a few minutes later we got in the kitchen. They explained everything very well and there was a few staff there to help out and answer any questions. We all broke out in groups and decided which recipe we would do. It felt like one of those cooking shows on the food network, I watch them all the time so this was really fun. After we all cooked our dishes they brought them all together in the dining room area and we all got to dig in. Everything turned out sooo good and there was a ton of food. It was such a fun experience, I would definitely go again with a bunch of friends. They do have "theme" days so you can check out their calendar to see what they will be cooking up before you sign up. Highly recommend!! It was a great time, good to do with friends or even date nite! read more

This is THE BEST cooking studio/class/workshop in Hampton Roads. I don't even know of anything even close to this in the entire area. I attended an event here a couple months ago and fell in love with the concept, Chef Mary, and her entire staff. I vowed that I would sign up for a class and that I did. I surprised hubby with an Italian cooking class on a Wednesday evening. I signed up on their Instagram and it was super easy. Hubby and I were the first ones there. We were greeted by Mary and welcomed to some refreshments. OMG. They had homemade bruschetta and even some mushroom brie type that was amazing. Of course, they had a charcuterie type platter. What a nice touch. Everything was amazing. Mary was just as personable and entertaining as I remember. I truly do love her staff as they are super helpful with the whole process. She demonstrated how to cut onions, and how to use different gadgets. She went over the menu for the evening and from there we got into our groups and went at it. After we were done, we sat back down at our tables and ate the food we all made together. It was wonderful. The menu for the night was: chicken picatta with capers and lemon wine sauce, broccoli rabe and asparagus with red pepper, shrimp risotto with white wine, stracciatella soup, and for dessert, tiramisu. Absolutely wonderful! We were given to go boxes at the end of the night to box up extras. I will definitely be signing up for another class! Thank you so much Untamed Chef. I love you all and what y'all do!! *They offer general cooking classes where you will be preparing the food you eat with others, date nights where you only prepare your food with your partner (there's only 5 couples total), and Chef's table where you are watching the demo completely and served the fancy meal with a bottle of wine. They recently added kids cooking camps! read more

Had a wonderful night The Untamed Chef for Gluten Free night. Chef Mary was amazing in explaining everything and being helpful when I had a question. The selection of food was delicious. I will definitely be signing up for more classes. read more

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My husband and I took this class together and had the best time! The food was outstanding, the staff was so helpful and kind, and we learned how to make things we've never tried at home. It was so much fun and we will definitely be back for another class. read more

My husband and I loved the French cooking class with Mary and The Untamed Chef. Our food was delicious, and the recipes were easy to master. I enjoyed that Mary took the time to talk to us and help us through the dinner, and it was fun to work with another couple. We made a delicious meal! read more

Went to Untamed Chef for the first time. The menu included: small cheese and cracker appetizer with Prosecco to drink. Then we went to cook butternut squash bisque, beef wellington, salmon wellington, roasted garlic duchess potatoes, hari convert bundle(green beans), and flourless chocolate cake. We also received a bottle of wine and a beautiful flower setting from our table. We were provided a recipe book for everything, all food items and equipment. This was a couples class. Some of the individual items were prepared earlier that take a little longer. We cooked everything from there. Chef Mary was friendly and helpful. Sous chef Emily was nice also. They washed all the dishes and cleaned up after. Only cons were recipe book was not exactly as described by Mary. Chocolate cake was not on the same level as other items. Dinner was expensive but very educational and delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Untamed Chef - Making beef and salmon Wellington. - Cooking Classes Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

What a unique and fun way to spend an evening! Take a friend, partner, coworkers....whoever! Had such great time learning how to make sushi. Very informative, hands on, she made it fun and she was so well organized....will definitely be back. love all the different options she has coming up. read more

We had a blast at the Tex-Mex class. The Chef and her staff were amazing. The food was a 5 out of 5! I was very happy to see how doable this menu is at home. We look forward to attending more classes in the near future. read more

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All I can say is "WOW!" My husband and I booked a class for date night. "Garden Fresh homemade Pasta - Fall Edition". It was such an amazing time working with Mary, the chef and owner, and her amazing side kick (who I am SO sad I forgot the name of... she was spectacular as well!). To start, there are snacks and drinks for those participating in the class. They also offer a few different kinds of wine and beer. I loved the snacks, they were fresh and so tasty! Mary started with demonstrations and walked us through how the class was going to flow. The whole experience was intimate and enjoyable. Mary was extremely personable and down to earth, and skilled in the culinary arts! Every few minutes, she would demonstrate a technique or tell us tips and tricks for different things in the kitchen. We learned so so much! The food we cooked was spectacular and Mary had ensured we had fresh ingredients. Her recipes were spot on and they were phenomenal. There were plenty of leftovers so we were able to take home some boxes for later! Her kitchen was clean and organized and she made it flow beautifully! If you're hesitant, don't be! Book a date night or even a night out by yourself. You will not regret it! Thank you, Untamed Chef! We will be back! read more

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Our friend group did the private pizza making class and had such a blast with Mary and her team! We had so many laughs and memories created (all while learning to cook recipes). Would recommend for families, date nights, or any occasion! read more

Really enjoyed the experience, and left feeling confident at making my own homemade pasta!

My daughter and I took the stuffed pasta class. Chef Cook and her staff gave excellent instructions and provided everything we needed to make a Caesar salad with from scratch dressing and croutons. We learned how to make different kinds/ styles of stuffed pasta and prepared a bolognese sauce . Dessert was fresh cannolis. We plan to take another class in near future! read more

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My husband and I had an awesome date night and made the most delicious meal! Mary and her staff were very accomodating and helpful throughout the whole process. We will definitely be back! read more

An amazing night of fun, laughter, and food. You learn so much and leave with a full belly and leftovers. The price might seem high but it is 1000% worth every penny. Mary and her team are hilarious, the food is delicious. The recipes are printed for you to try at home. It's just a perfect night out. My husband who is NOT a chef can hardly contain his excitement that I have booked more visits!!! read more

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Had an amazing time cooking with Chef Mary and her team! The recipes are so easy to follow and tasted amazing!!!

We went with a group of 11 to celebrate 5 years of being cancer free and had an amazing time. Most of our group are picky eaters but we braved it for the French cuisine and we all absolutely loved it. The staff could not have been more helpful in making the food taste delicious! read more

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My friends and I had a great time learning how to cook Cajun dishes. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and professional. We are already looking for our next opportunity. read more

This is one of the BEST cooking classes we have done ever! Mary set us up for a successful night and we had a ton of food. We even had leftovers to enjoy the next day! This has never happened! We cannot wait to go back for another lesson! read more

Untamed Chef - This is an only a small sampler of the amount of food we had! Amazing!! - Cooking Classes Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great option for a foodie or just someone who likes to eat. Good date night for me and my wife!

A must go to!!! What a great experience. We cooked everything from scratch, plus got to eat a delicious meal and take home the left overs. The staff is absolutely AMAZING!!! These ladies are truly inspiring and have such a great passion for this. Recommend going in groups of two! read more

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This place is amazing! Don't wait - buy your class now. It's worth every penny! The food is amazing.

I had a awesome fun time going to the mushroom cooking class. Not only did I learn a lot about mushrooms, how they are propagated and what different types there are, I learned a lot of new cooking techniques. The food was delicious and I had tons of leftovers. I made new friends, and had one of the best times I've had in a long time. I would recommend her classes to anyone who is interested in learning how to cook & learn about specialty foods. I look forward to trying another class in the future! read more

Untamed Chef - Cooking Classes Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great experience learning to cook new recipes. Mary and her assistant to are helpful and encouraging. Thanks for a wonderful class!

I have attended two classes at Untamed Chef, and both were both enjoyable and informative. Chef Mary is patient, and her staff is friendly. I look forward to attending more of her classes in the future. Thank you, Chef! read more

Untamed Chef - Arancini with Roasted Garlic Aioli, Veal Marsala, Eggplant Caponata, Cannolis. - Cooking Classes Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

We had a ton of fun tonight. Everyone was nice, everyone was helpful! Great out now with friend read more

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What an amazing evening. We did an Indian cooking class. It was fun and i actually learned cooking techniques. I have done many cooking classes and you follow a recipe. Got some good knife techniques. Food was delicious. Going back for sushi class. read more

The Untamed Chef is a dining adventure where you get to don the apron and cook your own masterpiece! We whipped up a juicy filet mignon wrapped in Bacon, topped it with braised lobster, and paired it with duchess potatoes--talk about feeling fancy. Chef Mary was an absolute gem, guiding us with pro tips and making sure we didn't set anything on fire (except our taste buds!). With Old Fashioneds flowing all night, this place proves you can "steak" your claim as a culinary genius! read more

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My daughter (16) had an amazing experience with The Untamed Chef at the kids culinary camp. Every meal she brought home was extremely flavorful. I can't wait for her to make these meals at home and show me what techniques she learned. I could get use to having her make dinner every night! read more

I had an amazing time with my siblings we did the Kitchen fundamentals. Liked how they took the time to make sure you were understanding everything that was being taught. read more

I enrolled in a date night class as a Christmas gift for my husband. it was a Bourbon class. We had no idea what to expect. It was extremely enjoyable! The food and bourbon were both very high quality. Along with 6 other couples, we prepped and cooked our delicious three course meal. Upon arrival, we were seated with a choice of bourbon drinks and a wonderful charcuterie-like appetizer. Then we gathered around to hear the head chef (Mary) walk us through all the steps to create a wonderful clam starter, surf and turf with potatoes and a vegetable and a delicious dessert. My husband and I totally enjoyed working together as a team to prep and xook. We learned a ton, left stuffed and happy and will be back!! read more

I have been to quite a few cooking classes over the years but this one was one of my favorites! Chef Mary is delightful and professional and hilarious! I brought my 14yr old daughter who wasn't sure what to expect, but the chef and the assistant chefs were so patient and helpful with her. We went for the Chinese food class and learned how to make Sweet & Sour Soup, Fried Rice, General Tso's Chicken, Potstickers, and Shrimp Lo Mein. Everything was so delicious! It was fun to learn a new cuisine and my daughter was so proud of herself after tasting all of her own creations, not to mention learning how to use a Wok for the first time!! This class was fun and I would highly recommend it for an educational night out with your kids, a date night with your hunny, or even a fun evening with friends. My only wish is that she had opened this here in Chesapeake sooner!!! read more

Surprised my husband with this for date night. We shared a table with the friendliest couple (which we learned we had a lot in common with). My husband and I learned how to better our communication in the kitchen and made delicious food while at it. We enjoyed the Italian Series date night so much that we went out and bought the pasta adapter for my kitchen aid and brought the fun home with our kids. 10/10 would do this again as a date or even girls night! read more

I am not sure how we found this gem but glad we did. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Mary and her team were patient and friendly. We learned some new skills and had a fabulous Mediterranean meal. Good for all skill level cooks. Look forward to going to another cooking class. read more