I would hire a chef Steph again. It was my first time to hire a personal chef for a dinner party. I…read morelearned a lot and next time I'll have a few different requests. But overall food was delicious. She was very gracious and professional. She did not clear dinner dishes until everyone was finished. I felt like we had all the Time in the world and we're not rushed . Her chocolate lava cakes were amazing !When dinner was finished, all the dishes were in the dishwasher and the countertops were all wiped down. Everything was taken care .

Steph's the best!! Plain and simple. Her experience as a professional chef and her attentive,…read morehelpful approach are amazing! Great chef!!

Chef Kevin was such an amazing addition to our bachelorette weekend! He did a plated menu for 10…read moregirls at our AirBNB in Malibu. He was extremely personable and we had lot of fun with him. The dishes were amazing, he was flexible with our one vegetarian friend and with the dishes especially not knowing what kind of kitchen the AirBNB would have! Each course was absolutely fantastic with several components and a lot of thought and complexity. The ingredients were quality and we let him have fun with our menu which included jack fruit carnitas (amazing!), stone fruit salad, halibut and amazing chocolate cake for dessert. We loved all of it! We highly recommend Chef Kevin!!

Chef Kevin is an amazing chef. He skillfully and expertly prepared Dinner for 12 people at my home…read more His culinary skills are exceptional. It was a pleasure working with him to decide the menu. He has a so much knowledge in all areas of cooking, with an emphasis on fresh and organic produce and meats and tremendous skill in pairing a custom meal. My guests all enjoyed speaking with him during the dinner. Chef Kevin is jovial, friendly and engaging. I also truly appreciate that after the dinner, the kitchen was cleaned and left in the same condition it was before he arrived. I highly recommended Chef Kevin. I plan to have many dinners and future celebrations prepared by Chef in the future.

Had an amazing time for our anniversary cooking date. The chef and staff were very attentive and…read moreinformative with every step. We left very satisfied and full. We will definitely be back for another class. A big thumbs up to this kitchen and crew!

We booked our class through Cozy Meals for $114/person. When we arrived, we were pleasantly…read moresurprised to find that the class was actually hosted by Sur La Table. Overall, as a one-time experience, it was fun and exciting for me. That said, after reading the reviews below, I have to agree w/many of them. Cozy Meals did mentioned that the class would be four people per group, but in reality, we were packed elbow-to-elbow around the cooking table and barely got to do much hands-on cooking. Still, I had a great time. The setup was beautiful, and the staff were friendly and helpful (Chefs runners). Our puff pastry dough didn't want to cooperate, it had been left out too long and became too warm, so we struggled rolling it big enough to wrap the beef properly. Even so, the final dish was still delicious. Unfortunately, we did leave hungry still. Extra star for the easy parking and its location. The first two hours are free, w/ additional hours at $2. Sur La Table is located inside a mall, with plenty of options to grab a snack or drink after class and there's even a Costco within walking distance! Ps. Please wash the aprons. I'm not sure how many classes were held before our 4 pm session, but ours was noticeably dirty.

It was the weekend and walking 'round my hood I didn't want to wait a long time for food. CTC had a…read morefew people seated but wasn't so crowded that I would faint from hunger before being served. The concept is quick Italian. With pasta dishes and different main dishes along with sides. They run a deal if you build a full meal and it runs about $15. The staff were nice and I could tell they really wanted to do a good job. The problem really was the food. It lacks fresh flavors and reminded me of an airport restaurant. Everything is clearly pre made, which in itself isn't awful. It just really tasted reheated. Risotto: what was touted as "yellowtail" was canned tuna. Very fishy smelling and even worse tasting. I thought it was a bold special and imagined a seared sliced fish over the risotto. What I got was akin to cat food. I couldn't even choke down a small fork full so I did something I freaking hate doing, I complained to the manager. He did end up taking the dish off of my bill which I appreciate, especially since I honestly found it so awful I couldn't finish a bite. When I gave my reason he did say something troubling. He said the chef uses fish stock in a lot of his dishes which A) should be noted for those who are allergic and B) still doesn't account for the canned fish overwhelming the dish. Hopefully he saw I wasn't being difficult and giving honest feedback. Anyway, I'm happy he did the right thing. Mozzarella sticks were free with yelp check in and average. Roasted potatoes were good but are more like potato wedges and not fingerling are small whole roasted potatoes. Which is fine but unexpected. The tiramisu comes in a cup and tastes mostly of whipped cream. The set up and outside are cute. The staff work hard and really tried to give a great experience. The problem really is the food. It's bland at its best and inedible at its worst. With more restaurants opening in the area soon I would not bet on CTC for the long haul unless they start to put better food on their plates.

New casual Italian street food joint in Little Italy next to the bustling Waterfront bar…read more Food was pretty good but not mind blowingly delicious. This place earns its fourth star as service was outstanding, prices are on par, there was no wait, and we got a small order of two fried mozzarella sticks for free with our Yelp check-in. It seems much of the food is pre-made and then heated up to be piping hot (like the lasagna). Some clearly seemed made to order, like the fried chicken and fried artichokes. There are tons of desserts in their display case, including tortes and traditional or strawberry tiramisu. I only really liked the sausage calzone ($5), which was pretty small but delicious especially the crust. The lasagna was huge for only $9, and tasted homemade (light not heavy or salty) but I wasn't wow'd. The fried artichokes (tiny pieces instead of big leaves) were on the soft side not too crunchy. The fried chicken ($9) which is a specialty here was just OK-- small panko-battered thigh cutlets with a decent flavor. The place was almost entirely empty on a weekend evening, and my dining companions and I were seated right away on the outside patio. There are not a lot of seats but this doesn't seem to be a problem. The bathroom is located down the block, and you have to get a key from the staff. My companions chose to wait until they got home because they didn't want to bother but I didn't find it too annoying. BOTTOM LINE: A nice place for a quick meal with excellent service, but food was not especially memorable. I might go back to try a tiramisu since in Italy tiramisu is better at takeaway places versus sit down restaurants.

Five Stars for Chef Michael!…read more My wife Melanie and I (Blake) recently attended the Fresh Homemade Pasta class at Turn Up The Heat, and it was an absolute blast. Chef Michael is a fantastic instructor who breaks down the culinary process into steps that are easy to follow but feel professional. We learned how to make: Fresh Linguine with a rich, authentic Carbonara sauce. Handmade Ravioli paired with a delicious homemade Marinara. Chef Michael made the entire experience fun, approachable, and incredibly tasty. We walked away with new skills and full stomachs! We will definitely be back for another one of his courses soon. Highly recommended!

I attended the Sushi Workshop at Turn up the Heat Culinary and had such a great time. Chef Michael…read moreis very friendly and knowledgeable. I could have stayed all night just talking and learning! Check out the list of classes offered, you will be surprised and pleased to see how much you can learn. The classes are fun and easy to follow.

I started taking classes with Joanna after never really getting into cooking and was kind of…read moreworried that I would never do it well. Joanna walked me through the process top to bottom, teaching me to source ingredients, what to have in your kitchen, etiquette and the recipes and food themselves. She has a been a huge help in my personal development and glad to have experienced her classes, all the recipes area amazing and the food was so good! I still make the pizzas she taught me almost 6 months later. I'm walking away from experience wiser and excited to cook. You will not regret taking a chance and learning from her!

Chef Joanna is wonderful! She is always providing people with the content they are looking/asking…read morefor. She is always open to suggestions and loves to work with different people to learn new things. I cook with Chef Joanna on her Instagram show and she has this passion and energy for food and the history of foods that is unlike anyone else I have ever met. Joanna keeps things simple, but elevated. Because of Chef Joanna I have learned how to use spices and have found new ways to eat my veggies! I can't recommend Joanna enough! No matter what occasion you might be wanting to celebrate, Chef Joanna can help make the time cooking with her unique and personalized to you.

When considering hiring a personal chef, The Salted Fig and Chef Megan should be your first choice…read moreon the West Side. Not only was our 4 course Indian meal delectable, the presentation was, as my girlfriend would say, "Instagram Worthy!" Megan was on time, professional, and handled small talk with my guests like a pro. My favorite dish was the chicken curry, which rivals any Indian restaurant I've had in the US. I can't wait for our next party when we'll get to use The Salted Fig. Thanks again for a wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Chef Meg is such a gem, she came to my house and cooked an amazing meal for me and my family. My…read moreson was over the moon for the curry that she made, he's 5 1/2 as he will say and is a very picky eater. Cheg Meg was able to roll in cook us an amazing home cooked meal that we both enjoyed and loved. Not only is her food amazing but her personality just shines through into the food, her attention to detail is unmatched as I know how much time she spends choosing the right ingredients to make every dish delicious. Thank you Chef Meg for cooking for my family. We will be booking again soon!

I have utilized The Nourish Company in both party and private chef settings. The food is…read morespectacular. I highly, highly recommend this company and I promise you beautiful food and excellent service. Thank you for all of the wonderful meals, Jennifer; many more to come... Kinder Hunt Macmillan Ranch

Even with the right team and the right ingredients, it's not easy to pull off such an excellent…read moredining experience. Jennifer's talent takes her catering services to another level. Highly recommend hiring The Nourish team for any dinner parties, corporate events, or anytime that you need a thoughtful and creative chef to delight your guests, especially with custom diet restrictions or playful themes to create an unforgettable experience. Loved everything you did for us! Thank you.

The owner is so kind and inviting. I attended a workshop and loved it. The environment is warm and…read moreinviting. They are kind and patient. Truly an asset to the community. Highly recommend supporting this business.

So sad to not support The Makery any longer. I was a very early adopter of the original shop, going…read morewith friends as well as regularly getting Take and Make kits. When the subscription club started, I was in the initial round, paying over $100 every couple of months for a long time for blind projects. Veteran family, woman, POC owned company - and cute fun. I taught friends to love them and brought several new subscribers to the business over the years. But the customer service has left me in complete (negative!!) disbelief! Unfortunately, Jolie and The Makery have lost my support. There were some super bowl Facebook "games" in February of 2022. I engaged with the posts for fun, expecting nothing. Then was notified I had won a free sign and to contact them for shipping. I did. As you can read for yourself, for over 6 months I've been told different stories while nothing has ever shipped. It's shocking because the website is full of items for sale that match the give away. Jolie and team simply needed to send something surplus they never sold and be done with it (it was a random design after all). It's become principle. Companies ask you to engage to grow their social media presence. The giveaways need to be followed through with. Especially for a long standing customer. Honestly, even letting me know the timeline or that they couldn't afford to send something would have been enough. Acting annoyed I asked didn't sit well with me - With a little communication, I would have said no worries, I didn't need anything! I have entire boxes in my garage of her projects not started as I supported for so long but never had time to do most of them. About 5-6 months after the back and forth there were items posted for sale. I simply asked if any of those were available for the giveaway never sent. My comments were deleted, I was blocked, and my messages and since been rejected. I was treated as an aggressive troll, not a customer that had been respectful and spent quite a bit of money. Simply put, The Makery uses customers to increase their social media engagement and sales, yet doesn't follow through. Support has been lost - from me. Don't fall for the "we love our customers so much". They don't. You could be taken advantage of too! Lots of similar kits from small businesses out there from great, small businesses - some even cheaper! Shop elsewhere!