I just completed a 20-week cooking class at LA Cooking School and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Our teacher was fantastic -- informative, patient, encouraging, and always so helpful. We learned essential cooking techniques, kitchen basics, and so many delicious recipes that I'll continue making at home. The class itself was equally special because we had such a great group of students and truly enjoyed learning and cooking together each week. I will genuinely miss this class and look forward to taking more classes at LA Cooking School in the future. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their cooking skills in a fun and welcoming environment!

Before writing this review I reached out to the instructor with some of my issues. She apologized…read moreand said she'd escalated my concerns to Pam, an admin who'd reach out to me. Five days later and no contact from Pam. I was so excited to take my mister to their Father's Day class. We're empty nesters and this was meant to be a special treat for both of us. He's not big on cooking classes but the posted menu was appealing and I promised to do all the heavy lifting. Ribeye Steak -- thought we'd learn some new techniques to elevate our steak prep game. Mexican Street Corn Dip and Homemade Tater Tots -- summer corn is a family favorite and the thought of making homemade tater tots was intriguing. Smash Burger Sliders -- wanted to learn to consistently nail that crispy exterior. Inexplicably, we were paired with another pair -- a single dad with an 8 yo kid. Neither the mister nor I wanted this but we didn't want to make a scene or hurt anyone's feelings. We didn't even realize we were paired with them until the chef pointed out that our mise en place tray was setup for four. Why?? 1. The Mexican Street Corn Dip which I think was supposed to be an appetizer, was completely omitted. However, we did make a grilled corn salad as part of the meal. There was no appetizer served when we arrived. 2. Instead of homemade tater tots we made potato wedges. 3. The team we were paired with was lovely. However the class was well beyond their skill level. So instead of taking on the bulk of the work for 2 people, I did the bulk of the prep for 4 people. The course description says there may be seasonal substitutions but these substitutions utilized the same core ingredients. This was more work than I anticipated and left me feeling a bit overwhelmed and behind schedule. This threw the timing off and my mister enjoyed his steak alone while I was still standing at a hot stove prepping food for 4 people. Not the fun afternoon of "us" time I'd envisioned. Overall this was a subpar experience in so many areas that mattered to us. Left me personally disappointed and apologizing to my mister for the poor planning and execution. Could have spent the same amount of money without the hour+ drive and had a better experience.

I joined Impastiamo's Italian Pasta Sauces Class and had such a great time! The evening was full of…read morewine, charcuterie, and plenty of laughs. We got hands-on making three classics: Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe. I picked up many tips for getting those authentic flavors. It was fun, interactive, and way more than just a cooking class. Can't wait to recreate these sauces at home for friends and family.

Our newly formed work team had the very best team building event here and I highly recommend it to…read moreanyone. From the friendly and knowledgeable staff to highly engaging activities and tons of laughter. And the best part? We learned how to make fresh, authentic pasta with a beautiful red sauce.

Horrible experience! I booked twice and my girlfriend…read morebooked once to try and do something fun over Valentine's Day. Each one was cancelled so we rebooked. Each one took over a week before they cancelled. Now struggling to find something else for the holiday. BOOKING CANCELED Hi xxxx xxxxxxxx Your booking has been canceled and fully refunded for the following: No reasons or explanation. If you can't depend on your service, why offer it? Never again !

We booked a cooking class for March 13 as part of an anniversary weekend. The initial class was…read morecanceled and we were rebooked in another group class for the same date. I received an email saying we were rebooked and the chef was confirmed and that we would receive details a few days before. Yesterday I reached out for details and was told they "dropped the ball" and we had not been rebooked. The customer service agent claimed she had no record of our ever being told we rebooked (I sent her the emails). She said we were refunded, then changed her story when I said I saw no refund and said we were never charged. No offer to book another class. Even a confirmation email from them does NOT mean you have a reservation!

I tried this cooking class and was blown away with how much I learned! I am not a chef nor cook,…read moredefinitely a beginner level student. Daniela welcomed me in with warmth and I felt comfortable in this plant-based cooking class. We made a truffle mushroom gluten free cashew cream pasta dish! It was sooo delicious and simple to make. The cooking class was intimate and informative. Daniela shared the practice of plant based benefits for health and the environment. Our meal was tasty, the class was also created in social setting where we interacted with other students. Now have a dish under my best that I can create to impress my dinner guests!

Amazing class and an amazing instructor! This cooking class was so much more rewarding than other…read morecooking classes because it was plant-based and includes wine. I'm excited to try out another class. Daniela's hummus and cashew cream is delicious! 100% recommended.

Our team was so last minute with scheduling, I was trying to find a place that would accommodate 10…read moreof us for an after work activity. There are only a handful of places to take private cooking classes and there were only a couple available to teach us. I found another place through this cozymeal, and they were able to find me a chef but I had no clue where we'd be (location wise - kitchen, house..). I just couldn't trust that we'd be in a location as cute as La Cuisine. So I decided to book with them since Yelp has such cute pictures of the inside.. my only worry was the very few reviews. But I took that chance and when we arrived everything looked exactly what people posted on here..but even cuter! Chef Paru & Sophia were so welcoming and per the group - they were both attentive but also giving us enough space to try on our own. Also, didn't realize my cutting technique was wrong until taking this class haha! I rarely cook, but now I know going forward! I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for great instruction and something a somewhat intimate vibes and not within a standard industrial kitchen. GF & Instagram friendly lol Thanks Chef Paru & Sophia!

Wonderful cute spot right next to the heart of Venice shopping. Friend and I made a reservation for…read morethe French bistro night. Along with a few other parties learned to make a Caesar salad, steak, and chocolate soufflé. We were greeted with essentially bottomless pours of wine and a charcuterie board. It was a fun few hours of bantering with strangers and in the setting of cooking. Very low stress with simple instructions (even though I butchered the egg count, but the hosts were nice enough to give me a new bath of eggs). Meal was served thanksgiving style with plenty to go around. We were all left very full and tipsy afterwards. Would def recommend again with a group a friends. And the aesthetic is very cute!

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!

Joanna is the best! I have some very specific diet requests and it can be tough and time consuming…read moreto figure out what to eat, shop for it, and prep all of the food each week. I was drawn to Joanna's services because she mentioned similar diets on her site, and she also helps with the grocery shopping. We've been working together for a few months now, and not only is the food healthy, it's also delicious and seems to get better each week. I can tell Joanna has been adapting the meal plans as we go based on what I've liked each week. Overall it has been a great experience!

I went a couple weeks ago with my sister's and we had a great time. The recipes weren't…read moreovercomplicated and can definitely beef replicated at home. Marc was a great instructor and did an amazing job at teaching techniques in addition toto the recipe and pivoted smoothly if things weren't exactly on track. I really enjoyed that you make a meal with other people then get the opportunity to sit down and eat the meal you prepared with them. It was a great bonding experience for me and my sister's who all have busy schedules. Although it was almost 2 hours from my home we will defintely be going back

My husband and I just took a private cooking class with a chef and made a four course French fare…read more First off, it was way too expensive for what it was. We merely went to someone's private house, cooked in her kitchen with her, and ate the meal. I was disappointed that it wasn't in a professional kitchen with other students. We were the only students tonight which was kind of nice, but also not so, because after we ate, we felt rushed to leave the house. The food we made was good though for the most part. The appetizer was okay, but not something I would make on my own as it consisted of baking a whole wheel of camembert cheese and topping it with apples sauteed in butter and sugar. It was good though, but not something we would make. Also, the dessert was not something we would make on our own either. We peeled two pears and soaked them in a whole bottle of red wine. My husband and I both felt that it was a waste of a bottle of wine as when you finish cooking it, you just throw away the rest of the wine. The main meal was chicken sauteed in butter and olive oil first then baked in a caste iron skillet. The chicken could have been cooked longer as it wasn't well cooked and kind of raw in my opinion. My husband who is a very picky eater actually liked it and said it was good, but I didn't think it was cooked well enough for my tastes. The leek sauce was nice and the ratatouille was okay, but I also felt the eggplant could have been cooked longer. Again, this was a very expensive experience for what it was. I think I paid about $270 for the both of us together, almost $300. I feel we could have just sat down at a really nice restaurant and ordered top of the notch steak and have had money left over. In any case, we've been wanting to take a cooking class together for a while, so we have that checked off our list. I just would not do this again with this company, with that chef, or recommend anyone else to waste their money doing it either.

Jen is excellent to work with. She has catered a few dinner parties in my home and they have all…read morebeen fantastic. She works closely with you on the menu and gives you exactly what you want. One time I asked for Italian theme, and she made us pasta (and a bunch of other amazing food), and she made it right here in my house, so I could see how she does it (though I still can't do it myself! lol). Another time she did homemade meatballs, and another time we did a steak dinner with chocolate cake for dessert, my favorite! If we are doing an adult dinner party she always has something for my two kids to enjoy as well! And leftovers, yay! In addition to her amazing chef services she will also pair your wine / champagne / etc. with each course, so you get a chef and a sommelier! It's perfect. Her rates are very reasonable as well. Jen is our go-to for any dinner party, but don't just take my word for it, give her a try!

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We had an excellent experience at Little Kitchen Academy from drop-off to pick-up. Since parents…read morearen't in the session, I can't personally speak to everything that happens during class, but based on what my daughter shared, she had an amazing time. She told me she learned what it's like to run a kitchen from A to Z, which was both fun and educational. When I picked her up, she was all smiles and couldn't wait to tell me about everything she had learned. The staff was professional, friendly, and did an incredible job working with the kids. It was clear they created a positive, engaging, and supportive environment. We're so excited for her next class and look forward to seeing her continue to learn and grow at Little Kitchen Academy!

This has to be one of my favorite things to take my son to and his friends. It has been such an…read moreamazing experience for them. The confidence he has gained in the kitchen, to cook with me, has been so much fun to see. He is only 5 and he is cracking eggs like a pro. I highly recommend checking this place out to give your kids a great opportunity to learn a new skill and join you in the kitchen at home!

Chef Hozomi Masuyoshi is a gracious and generous host serving a memorable omakase experience. With…read moreone 6 pm seating, he is able to truly take his time working through all the elements from freshly sliced fish to steaming chawamushi to freshly making his tamago. I loved the sheer variety of his omakase. Marinated ankimo, halibut 3 ways, torotaku hand roll, and mackerel were all standouts. The tempura break between sushi gave us a trio of flavors - the tempura sauce, dashi salt, and a curry salt. I will never turn down otoro or uni. Both excellent. His use of charcoal and fire created depth in flavor and a variety of textures that made each dish special. The intimate 5-seater restaurant - though can be 6 if you have one close friend group going - felt cozy and warm. I highly recommend this gem in Culver City. I will be back and will be telling my all my friends.

Masuyoshi is a tiny 5 seats kappo counter offers one of the most intimate and distinctive Japanese…read moredining experiences in Los Angeles. With no assistants and no separation between kitchen and counter, the chef runs the entire operation alone preparing, plating, and serving each course directly to guests. The result feels less like dining out and more like being invited into a chef's private kitchen. One particularly memorable piece was halibut nigiri topped with a small portion of its own liver. The liver added a quiet richness almost buttery in depth enhancing the halibut's clean sweetness while maintaining perfect balance. Another highlight was king mackerel prepared warayaki-style, briefly touched straw fire which add a subtle aromatic smokiness on top of the mackerel flavor. I brought the Raifuku Choseimai to paired with the omakase, this is an exceptionally Junmai Daiginjo with the rice polished down to just 8%, it shows exceptional clarity and finesse, with a hint of floral aromatics, subtle fruit notes, and a very silky texture. It paired beautifully across the meal enhancing the sweetness of delicate seafood like halibut while refreshing the palate after richer bites such as toro and wagyu. Watching Masuyoshi san execute every detail from slicing fish to finishing all dishes adds a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the experience, definitely will bring a more variety of wine and sake to do a full pairing.