Holy Smoke & Fuego! A highly recommended incredibly romantic and delicious experience! We missed a class in November and had a credit pending so we waited 9 months for a similar class to come up and this was it. Saturday August 4th - Raspberry vinaigrette salad, Lamp lollipops, Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto, Lobster tail and mushroom risotto. I had to have it. They made drinks, appetizers and dessert pre prepped for us. Our main instructor Chef Christina was incredibly sarcastic and witty. There was a couple that was annoying AF (but this is Atlantic City what can you expect) so she had to continuously say, "if you're still LISTENING." I'm sure it gets frustrating for a professional team so if you're signing up for a COOKING CLASS be sure you're ready to LEARN to cook. Ignore the momo's. Chef Vincenzo is straight out of Italy and will teach you right at your table if you're not prepping properly which I enjoyed incredibly so be sure to make some mistakes! The class was so much fun and the food was delicious. They gave us a packet with all of the recipes and we got to keep the aprons. Can't wait to come back! read more

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If I could give this experience 6 stars I would. I have always passed by the beautiful Viking cooking school any time I stayed or visited Harrahs and always wished I had made prior plans to try it out (classes book fully in advance, so by the time you are there only if your super lucky will you get a spot) for our anniversary we decided to plan way ahead and attend the 11/19/18 class. If you are a group of two, you will be placed with another group of two. Groups of four were together. This gave us a chance to chat and get to know another couple which was really cool. There is a welcome cocktail, but besides that only wine with dinner as a safety precaution - fire, sharp knives and intoxication probably don't go so well together. As we entered the kitchen, we were welcomed with a cocktail and a pre made app to munch on (think crackers and a home made dip or bruschetta) then we went over the menu and started prepping. Everyone was SO nice. Any questions or curiosity's were answered. Great sense of humor, we laughed and joked through out the whole evening. Only criticism I have, would be them having a bit more ingredients to work with. For instance the app was a pepper salad, so there were two peppers for the four of us. Shallots were called for in our smoked mushroom bisque and there was only one shallot. We worked it out well because we became friends with our partnered couple - but I could see this being harder if people or couples prefer to work to themselves. Overall the experience was out of this world. Something that I rave about to everyone.l and can't wait to try again. They also mentioned that they do private party's of groups 12-16! This would be a blast with a group. read more

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Did this with my better half this past weekend. We had a blast. The chef instructors are a ton of fun and great at what they do. It's an awesome interactive experience and you learn some pretty cool tips along the way. You definitely cook yourself but the instructors guide you the whole way through. Pricey....but very reasonable given the experience they provide. Will definitely be going back with a group in the future. Recommend you give this place a shot - you won't regret it! read more

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recently had the privilege of participating in a Viking Cooking Class with colleagues and we all had an incredible time! Not only was it informative, but so much fun! Chef Kristina and Chef Vincenzo were an absolute pleasure. While I had a terrible experience with the hotel rooms in Harrah's, I would definitely recommend coming to the resort for the cooking class! read more

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I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday with a quick trip to AC and a Sunday night cooking class. We had such a great time cooking together and learning how to make pasta from scratch. The chef's were super nice and funny (chef Vincenzo and chef sarah). It was Sunday Italian dinner night and we cooked raviolis, fettuccine, a red sauce, a cream sauce, a salad, and meatballs. All the food was amazing and it was nice to sit down and eat and meet all the different people. They even lit candles for the people with birthdays and we sang happy birthday. It was a great experience and so much fun and I would definitely go back and do it again! read more

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Atlantic City is one of those places that most everyone associates with gambling and not much else. With the recent negative news this past year of the multiple casino closings many have been wondering if AC was on the verge of closing shop. Let me tell you this as a person who has and continues to enjoy an occasional weekend getaway to the area this is furthest from the truth. One of the problems and misconceptions that the general public has is that there is not much else to do in Atlantic City other than sitting in front of a slot machine or a blackjack table. If you can't find something else to do here you're not looking hard enough! There are many things to do in this town for couples and groups alike. One fun activity would be taking a cooking class at the Viking Cooking School located at the Harrahs Resort and Casino. It's actually a terrific way to spend an afternoon, and a great way to spend some quality time with your significant other, or friends and family. If you're looking to brush up on your cooking skills, or a company performing team building exercises, then check out a class here. My gal and I had walked by the cooking school many times and always wondered what it would be like. Well, we finally had the chance to put on our aprons, get in front of the stove, and test our skills. You know what? We had a blast! Before our class started we had a few minutes to check out the retail store offering all types of cookware products, cutlery, electrics, and accessories. There is a lot here to choose from, and if you have a self professed amateur chef, or pro gourmand loved one at home who loves to wow with their culinary delights this place is a perfect spot to pick up a cooking gift. Also check out their wine selection with many affordable bottles and vintages, some from NJ too. The facility itself is super clean and well maintained. It offers a hands on experience for the novice chef like myself that can barely cook Shake 'N Bake, to the experienced grill master who knows their way around a kitchen. They offer many types of classes here weekly with different themes so there is something to be found for everyone's palate. Jump in on a class and learn some Latin inspired eats, make some Italiano, be carnivorous with some steaks and chops, go down South for some soul food, or head to France for a dinner party. Oui! Oui! What's great is that you get to sit down with your class in a nicely appointed dining room and enjoy the delicious meal you just prepared from scratch. There is just something so satisfying being able to actually enyoy the fruits of your labor with a delectable bottle of wine. Nom! Check out their monthly schedule for a listing of available classes. Ours was called "Latin Sizzle". Latino Heeeat! I had never taken a cooking class before so this was something I was looking forward to. As we walked in and took our spots at the prep stations we were greeted by chef Richard Younger. Right away we knew this gentleman meant business! He was both intimidating and nurturing at the same time. Kind of like the scary drill seargent, fire breathing pastor, or some girl's shotgun cleaning dad that you just met before taking her out on a date all rolled into one. Yet, he was also very funny, interesting, and amazingly organized. Heck, the man's career was incredibly impressive as he worked for many years as an executive chef for Steve Wynn himself. Whoa! Legend. To start off Chef Richard offered each of us a raspberry mojito cocktail to welcome us into his class. Now that's what I call a proper start! He led us through each step. Prep work, how to properly hold and use a knife, setting up and cleaning the work areas, picking the correct food items and ingredients, and much more. He kept a close eye on us, demonstrated use of the tools and techniques, offered one on one help, and had no problem calling us out when we were screwing up. Hey, safety first, and he was a stickler for that. Even if it was embarrassing at times. Yeah, I goofed up a bunch. Now drop and give me twenty! In the end we all perfectly prepared a pretty amazing meal! I was quite impressed with our cheffery! On the menu this afternoon was a tortilla soup, marinated steak with chimichurri sauce, fish tacos with a peach salsa, seasoned potatoes, and a mixed green salad with a light dressing. All made with the freshest of ingredients. Bottles of red and white wine were also included. As a bonus a dessert of dulce de leche ice cream with caramel sauce presented in a cocktail glass topped off this wonderful cooking class soirée. It was such an enjoyable way to spend three hours (11am - 2pm) in Atlantic City without any gambling involved at all. With most classes in the $99 range it's a more worthwhile way to drop a Benjamin than losing it in a slot machine. Plus, you get to fill your belly and learn a few kitchen tricks along the way. That's a jackpot to me! Better watch out Bobby Flay. I'm coming for you! read more

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Loved the experience. Great chef instructors, and really delicious recipes. We did the Italian Date Night meal. The lobster ravioli was fantastic. The kitchen was nice and spacious. The other participants were super friendly and fun. Wine is provided the whole time. I will go back and bring friends! read more

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Cooking class with incredible Viking appliances. We came here for a birthday party and it was fun fun fun. We made the food under the incredible instructions of Chefs Gary Lesniak and Vincenzo Nelli. And all of us made a spectacle gourmet meal. We will be back!!!! read more

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We had a bachelorette party here! It was so much fun and the chefs were amazing! Our menu was simply perfect. This is a must do! read more

Viking Cooking School - 9 girls and a Bride - Cooking Schools Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

My wife and I received this class as a Christmas present. We did the "cooking light" class with chef Sarah and chef Vincenzo. They were extremely talented chefs and great teachers. We cooked herb crusted halibut with tomato coulis stir fry and sorbet. We had an appetizer and cocktail before we started cooking and then had wine with dinner. Cooking was about 2/3 of the three hours and the last 1/3 was enjoying the meal. We would definitely do this again. read more

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This past weekend, we had a group of eight girls attend a class at the Viking Cooking School for a bachlorette party. We all had a great time and the food was delicious. The class took a little over two hours and then we were given time to eat in a beautiful dining room after. From check-in to finishing dessert, we were there for a little over three hours. Our chef started by telling us what everything at our prep stations were and how we would be using them. He then told us some basic knife safety, joking that he had to say it because not everyone has common sense and someone got hurt recently. A few menu items were altered and the chef explained that their ingredients that were delivered were different than they expected. For example the beef tenderloins weren't thick enough to stuff so we made the mushrooms separate instead of stuffing the meat. Pros: * knife techniques * tricks to dicing vegetables easier, specifically onions * techniques to properly cook vegetables * techniques to properly melt butter without burning it * amazing food * price included drinks * no clean-up (they do the dishes) Cons: * Everything was pre-measured * We weren't told what everything was at the time (given copies of full recipes at end) so we didn't even know what spices/seasonings we were adding to the food except the things we were chopping. * slightly unprofessional that chef was telling us of how we were a good class "compared to past bridal parties I've had" * can't take leftovers to go The menu as listed on their website when we made the reservations: Recipes: * Lobster Cakes with Champagne Butter Sauce * Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms * Asparagus with Roasted Shallot Pancetta Vinaigrette * Blue Cheese Soufflé with Baby Greens * Key Lime Cranberry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crumb Crust (sample, pre-made) read more

Viking Cooking School - Menu included lobster cakes, herb-crusted beef tenderloin, asparagus, blue cheese souffle, and key lime cranberry cheesecake. - Cooking Schools Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Recd gift certificate and looked forward to checking out the cooking school and using Viking equipment. Went to the "Las Vegas dinner" which is normally $99 a person but we chose an early bird special, so had a discount. Unfortunately, it wasn't much of a school and for the price was not good value. Why? They had some great ingredients, but our chefs were unfamiliar with some of them, e.g., guaniciale--come on, I can't pronounce it, but sure know what it is, and we were supposed to have shitakes but got buttons. Recipes weren't followed, especially when it came to finishing off the dishes with chopped herbs and presenting a show stopper plate--we plated our meals on decent china and brought our sauces to the table in little take out type containers--not very chic for the price. Moreover, the viking stove we were using was broken and the fan exhaust was so strong that we couldn't follow the instructions given by the chefs, e.g., if we were supposed to turn up the water on the already cut potatos to medium, our team needed to turn up the heat to high--it was also very cold to work at our station. And, rather than use potholders, we were advised to use crunched up paper towels. Viking? Do you sell paper towels? Can't you do better than that? During the school part we worked in a team of 4 but in doing very basic tasks, e.g., mixing cheeses, whipping ingredients. There was not much learning. we were supposed to pan-sear beef, which we did, and test for doneness--the chefs did that while we started our meal; make assorted sauces--we mixed the cheeses for one topping and made one sauce ; roast mushrooms and peppers--no peppers, but asparagus, make a gratin--there was no gratin, only mashed potatoes. The chefs made a Caesar salad dressing but it lacked something. The chefs did provide a nice crab appetizer that was served with Carr's table water crackers--really? Btw we didn't get the recipe for that dish or for the interesting, for my taste way too sweet, cocktail we started with that was prepared with limoncello, chambord, lemonade, whipped cream vodka? And, with dinner we were offered a red and white wine. The red, which we've had before, can be purchased for under $10 at a local discount distributor. For the price, a good buy. Did we have fun? Yes, and we met some very nice people, including our chefs. Is it worth the cost? Not even close. Take your $200 and put it to better use. read more

My sister and I took 2 classes here a weekend in October 2012. We loved it. This is a fun experience... an out of the box gift idea....or something fun to do!! The saff are wonderful:) You wont be disappointed!! read more

My friends and I did the French steakhouse class with Chefs Josh and Vincenzo. They were very accommodating with my friends gluten allergy and they made the class very fun and educational even for someone who knows how to cook. The cocktails and appetizers that we were served were excellent. read more

Chef Vincenzo and chef sarah were great! My wife and I attended 2 weeks ago and had a great time. Both chefs work well together and they were patient with everyone in the class. We cooked lollipop lamb chops, mushroom risotto and also made a salad with raspberry and shallot dressing. Under there direction we created a great meal and we were able to enjoy it with everyone in the class. Chef Vincenzo and chef sarah provided a few culinary tips to everyone in the class with regard to the proper way to do certain things and the rationale behind it. Excellent pound cake as well. I hope to return to the class in a couple of months. read more

Our class was everything we expected and then some. We took the fish cooking class. We got to try 4 different types and different styles and learned a lot. I highly recommend the class and chef younger was wonderful! read more

Got this as a birthday gift for my wife. We had a lot of fun. The chefs were very knowledgeable and funny. The place was very clean and our dishes came out great! We ate everything we made! Highly Recommended! read more

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absolutely the worst customer service from the Superviser Elaine . i had booked a class for Mothers Day for my mother and I booked a hotel yet we were called 23 hours before hand to let us politely know that the school was canceled not even a whole 24 hours!!! because it was only us two who had booked leaving us no way to cancel our hotel room since we didnt even get a 24 hour in advance notice. I have never been treated with such low standards of business. Sir la table is a great school we chose to go to instead of this place who is ran by a bunch of savants !!! read more

Thank you to everyone at the Viking Cooking school for a pleasant evening. special thanks to Chef Nelli & chef Sara. Can't wait for our next class. read more