I've known Melissa for maybe 8 years now And let me tell you she is passionate about what she does and this business She wants to bring joy to kids and teach them how to bake and also wants to make it fun and give everyone a happy experience that they will remember All her events are fantastic and her crew that she has when she needs help are amazing too Trust me if you want a fun idea and experience hire her for your next party read more

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We had an absolutely amazing experience with Melissa at our daughter's 10th birthday party. She led a super fun cupcake challenge that was customized based on my daughter's interests. Everyone declared it the best party ever! She was super easy to work with and fast to respond to e-mails. A super sweet day. Highly, highly recommend! read more

We had Baking with Melissa for our daughter's birthday party, and it was an absolute hit! Melissa was incredible--she kept the kids engaged and entertained for a full two hours with fun baking activities and the cutest (and most delicious) cupcakes for them to decorate. The kids had so much fun, and the best part? The parents actually got to relax and enjoy the party too! Melissa is so warm, organized, and amazing with children. She truly made the day feel special and stress-free. Highly recommend her for anyone planning a birthday party--you won't regret read more

Thank you Melissa for an amazing party! Melissa provided her special cupcake challenge party for my daughter's 8th birthday. She is definitely a pro with kids, it was clear she has lots of experience with what works and what doesn't. The birthday girl got some special moments to help do demonstrations and a lovely moment to hear from her friends about what they liked most about their friendship with her, which was a really nice touch. My daughter pronounced it was the best day ever! I so appreciate the stress free experience as Melissa really did handle everything including cleanup. I would definitely sign up for another party with Melissa again! read more

Melissa created a cupcake challenge party for my daughter's 10th birthday and did such a wonderful job! The 12 kids were fully engaged and inspired throughout, and Melissa was such a fun and kind teacher, ensuring everyone felt included and that all ideas were heard. The kids absolutely loved decorating the cupcakes and had a real blast! Communication with Melissa was brilliant from start to finish. I highly recommend Melissa for a unique and fun party. The reviews say it all :) read more

Love MELISSA! Baking with her has been a great experience during COVID-19. How were we getting through life without her?! Her classes are awesome, kid friendly, and best of all YUMMY! Her virtual classes are so fun and entertaining! This is a must for everyone to try, you will not be disappointed at all! If Disney had a princess of baking, it would be Melissa hands down! Both Mayah and I love attending various classes! read more

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THANK YOU MELISSA FOR THE BEST CUPCAKE DECORATING CLASS! We hired Melissa to teach our staff how to decorate cupcakes with a couple of fun challenges while they did it. Our staff LOVED it! Highly Recommend Baking with Melissa for your next event. read more

Baking with Melissa has been a gift during COVID19 for my 9 year old daughter. Melissa has a gift with keeping the entire group engaged while seamlessly teaching them how to bake. The baked goods are the best each one more tasty than the week before. Our entire family looks forward to when my daughter has baking class so that they can taste the delicious treats. Melissa has not only taught my daughter to bake but also improved her math skills while baking, her critical thinking and being able to multitask with each recipe all the while asking thoughtful questions and the art of cleaning up. We are so glad we learned about Baking with Melissa. Ashley & Fam read more

Melissa is amazing! We just had our second party with her for our daughter's 9th birthday. It was a Star Wars theme and Melissa was able to incorporate that into the cupcake challenge. The girls had a blast and she kept them happy and having fun for two hours. Leading up to the party Melissa was able to answer all my questions. She is extremely professional, organized, kind and on top of everything! I highly recommend her. read more

I met Melissa for the first time today when she showed up to Volunteer at Children Of the Night. A program that helps (room/ board/ food/ educates/ therapy) for abused children or children sold into sex trafficking between the ages of 11 & 18. She did a fabulous job with all the girls and I know us volunteers also enjoyed it greatly. Decorating the cupcakes was extremely fun but eating the freshly baked cupcakes with our own designed frosting and toppings was even more satisfying. To see some one like Melissa, take time off from work to come and spread joy to these troubled kids is nothing less than amazing. It really shows what kind of a human being she is. ------if she could get these troubled kids to laugh and giggle, than it is almost a guarantee that your kids are gonna have a great time. read more

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I recently hosted a pizza making class for some business guests with the one and only Baking with Melissa. It was a fantastic experience. I give Melissa so much credit. Reeling in a group of 8 adults that are strangers and not only teaching them clearly how to make delicious NY style pizza, but also entertaining us as an MC is no easy feat. Melissa is a professional with a colorful personality and a friendly approachable style, not to mention she knows what she is talking about and clearly has a lot of experience. The direction was clear and well paced, and as we waited for pizzas to cook in the oven, we played a game of Two Truths and a Lie. I would love to participate in another Baking with Melissa class in the future and highly recommend that you do as well! read more

My son has been baking with Melissa virtually since the quarantine started! He has learned so much from her and has made so many yummy treats. Thank you so much Melissa for teaching him the love of baking. xoxo read more

What a great experience! We had girls and boys aged 6 to 12 who all enjoyed decorating their own cupcakes. Melissa and her partner handled everything from set up to clean up. Very organized and good variety of decorating materials. Highly recommended! read more

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When speaking with Melissa, it's so easy to recognize that this entertainer isn't only bent on providing amazing customer service to us adults, but Melissa is also a dream-come-true for the young people, who get to bake alongside of her. Melissa's interpersonal skills with kids is top-notch. She's that energetic show-person through and through and won't break from that for even a second. Don't even get me started on the desserts. read more

The cupcakes turned out beautiful and my 5 year old son had a great time. I think her parties are better for the 5 and up crowd as the littles just want to eat them and make a mess. They turned out like little art pieces, my son was very proud of his little master piece. read more

This is a pretty late review, just like I am late with everything INCLUDING party planning for my daughters 10th bday. I was a frantic mess when I realized I hadn't planned a thing. I was a week from the date I sent out a save the date, with no activities planned. I searched for fun things and found Melissa. THANK GOODNESS, I did! I called Melissa who was already booked. ARGGGHH. Melissa heard the panic in my voice and took a moment to see how she could accommodate, and SHE DID! She suggested an evening party and that is exactly what we did! I snatched her quick!. BUT WAIT...there is more! We initially started with a group of 14 (her limit is 10), guest list increased to 17 kids ( my daughter was shy about inviting), boys and girls, ranging from 4-10 (Melissa's parties are geared for 10 yrs olds).... BUTYOU KNOW WHAT??? Melissa aced thru it ALL!! She grouped the age groups and divide her time to each. HER concern was to ensure all kids had her attention and she engaged them ALL. it was a WOW.... YOU HAD TO SEE HER IN ACTION .She was on top of it all! Cupcake challenge with Melissa's magic was SUPER SUCCESSFUL, kids wanted to know when my daughters next party was and could she please have Melissa over!! Thank you Melissa for your patience, your professionalism, your smile, your cute outfit, attention to detail, and your great attitude! Baking with Melissa is a MUST BOOK! You will not be disappointed! No mess, all frills! I wish she did adult baking classes, we'd book her for that too! read more

If you're looking for a unique party and a wonderful party host, Melissa is your girl! Melissa is very punctual, detail oriented, great with kids (especially my hyper 5 year old) and an excellent baker. I highly recommend Baking With Melissa to anyone who wants to have a great party without doing much work. Melissa takes care of everything! read more

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We had Melissa at my daughter's 10 year old baking birthday party and she was SO Amazing!!! We had 19 girls over for a baking challenge and Melissa made the party so fun and challenging for this age group. All the girls were so engaged and had a blast decorating and being so creative. This is our second time having Melissa over for a birthday party and a school fundraiser and Melissa is SUPER organized, engaging, punctual, and cleaned up at the end. Most important is that Melissa is very energetic, fun, sweet and creative!! Looking forward to our next soiree with Melissa. Thank you so much Melissa!!!!! XOXO, Annabelle K. read more

Melissa hosted my daughter's 10th Birthday Cupcake Challenge Party! The girls had a blast decorating the cupcakes although what I personally loved was that it was more than just decorating! Melissa paired them in to teams and they learned how to work together as a group, create a plan, and come to an agreement on the best looking cupcakes. Life lesson here!!! Melissa is extremely professional, organized and most of all passionate about her trade and absolutely adores children. For all if you parents.....you won't have to do anything but take pictures. Melissa has been to my home 2x already and will be back for party #3 in another month!!! read more

Melissa hosted our daughter's unicorn rainbow cupcake birthday party via Zoom this weekend and to say it was a hit is the understatement of the year! She was so great with all of the kids and we all had the best time! There were A LOT of kids on this Zoom and she managed everything flawlessly. I'm still amazed at how a bunch of 5/6-year-olds managed to make these beautiful and delicious cupcakes but it really did happen! Thank you, Melissa, for making my daughter's birthday so special! She said it was her best birthday party ever! read more

Years ago when my daughter was in kindergarten, she had the fortune of meeting Melissa. Ms.Melissa, as we called her, worked for a company that did after school enrichment classes. My daughter was in her acting and cooking class. My daughter LOVED Ms. Melissa!!! She always said she smelled like cupcakes. My daughter just turned 12 and for the past year she knew she wanted to have her party be a baking theme and of course there's no one better than Ms. Melissa to help with this. I am so happy we found dates that worked bc my daughters party was a hit!! It was exactly what she wanted. We chose the cupcake challenge party and it was perfect for this age. Melissa did a beautiful job from start to finish! Her set up was fabulous! She does such a great job and engages the girls! Her vibrant and cheerful personality is perfect for this type of party. Melissa is professional and personable. The girls really loved having her. My daughter was still enamored with her after all these years! read more

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Wonderful event! Melissa was very professional and lovely to work with throughout the entire planning process. Her set up is vibrantly colorful and full of quality ingredients. We booked the Deluxe Cupcake Challenge for 13 12-year-old girls and Melissa kept them thoroughly engaged for the entire length of the activity. She communicates effortlessly with the party guests and stays focused and gracious when others interrupt so each guest gets one-on-one attention until their question has been answered...impressive. read more

What a great experience! We had a 9 year old birthday party-cupcake challenge. It was a hit! I heard several guests saying, "This is the best birthday party ever!" Melissa was engaging, fun, professional, and organized. I can't wait to plan another party with Baking With Melissa. read more

Melissa was incredible with my 7 year old daughter and her friends. We had the best experience and my daughter said it was by far her best birthday party yet. Melissa mesmerized the kids with her charm and baking talents ... you could hear a pin drop while the lesson was under way. Melissa handled set up and clean up with speed and I didn't lift a finger. She also had the kids wash hands many times and was fastidious about cleanliness! Highly recommend Melissa if you're looking for something fun, creative and enriching. A memorable bonding experience for kids. read more

Hi- What a great experience!!! All the kids and parents enjoyed this event. Melissa came to our Mommie and Me Program in Burbank on February the 13th The event lasted around 45 min. We did a Valentines Cookie decorating event. We had around 45 kids attend We set up 5 tables . Each table had a napkin for each child and cookie placed on the table. She had all the candies in little containers and frosting set up at each table. She is very organized. She made this event very stress free for me and helped direct ALL the kids. The kids range from 1 1/2 to 5 years of age. She had all the kids form a line and handed each child a baby wipe before they went to the table. All the students/kids decorate one cookie each then ate them :) She entertained ALL kids and made this event fun and easy. We are hoping to do this event yearly. I would highly recommend using her for any event. read more

We had Melissa come to my daughter's 6th birthday, which is right after Christmas, and are so happy we did! Melissa made everything so easy for me, especially during such a hectic time of year. She arrived early with everything needed for an awesome baking party and she kept a group of 9 kids (ages 3-8) completely fixated on her, and baking cupcakes the entire time! While the cupcakes were in the oven, they worked on art projects and decorated chef hats. It was amazing to see how everyone paid attention to her. Since she left, my daughter has been drawing pictures of Miss Melissa constantly and asking if she can come over again soon. The cupcakes came out great, and I got to relax in the backyard with the other parents knowing that Melissa was keeping all the kids happy and entertained. I highly recommend her for your next kids party! read more

Melissa is a party ace. She kept 14 hyper first graders focused and having fun while they baked and decorated their own cupcakes designed to look like Beanie Boos (my daughter's obsession). And while the cupcakes were in the oven, she led everyone in a chef's hat decorating craft and coloring project, which really kept the momentum going. I was so impressed with Melissa's ability to keep everyone's attention yet create an atmosphere of celebration. The kids had an amazing time. Every detail, from the eggless cupcake recipe that allows for batter tasting, to the cupcake-sized to-go boxes (hello, party favor!), to plenty of hygienic hand washing breaks (thank you) is perfectly thought out. She's an absolute pro. We'd love to have her back for another party! read more

I live in Utah and saw Melissa with "Baking with Melissa" on the show "Supermarket Superstar" and felt she had a great idea and product! As a self-proclaimed connoisseur of both cookies AND cupcakes...I felt it was a super fun and creative idea to combine the two into a hybrid! Plus, the ultimate objective for Melissa on the show was to turn the concept of the cookie cupcake into a baking kit that can be enjoyed between parents and their children, or at parties for kids (or adults who happen to love cookie cupcake hybrids...). Suffice to say, after falling in love with the product idea, I sought Melissa out. Her website, bakingwithmelissa.com, details her services as a kids' party coordinator/entertainer where she does baking parties with children (adorable idea!), AND--most importantly for me--you can actually order cookie cupcakes and other delectable treats. While she delivers the fully-decorated product for free to many parts of Los Angeles, and a nominal fee for others, she ALSO does a "decorate your own" care package that can be sent outside of California to other parts of the U.S. YES! So, I got right on it and ordered a two dozen cookie cupcakes--specifically some chocolate chip (delicious!) and her signature dessert that appeared on "Supermarket Superstar" (oatmeal butterscotch--HOLY CRAP it's awesome!). Ordering was very easy and the price for the product was very reasonable. All I had to do was contact Melissa with my order and arrange the payment details. When the box came (2 days after my order), it included both varieties and a decorating bag of some of the BEST cream cheese frosting I think I've ever had. It was delicious! My decorated creations were, unfortunately, not as adorable as the ones I'm sure she'd be able to pull off in the LA-area (because *I* lack skill)...but it all tasted great still. Plus, whether you live in Utah, or Alaska, or Hawaii--I can just imagine the fun a parent would have with their kids to get these cookie cupcakes in the mail, decorate them, and then have no mess! It's all there and easy to clean up...because you didn't have to create the mess! Anyway, long story short (I am long winded and cannot say enough about the cookie cupcakes!)--I love Baking with Melissa's products. I think the whole idea is adorable, and the products themselves are delicious and reasonably priced. In the future, I cannot wait to try her chocolate chip brownie cupcakes and the other varieties she offers! read more

I went to my cousin's party yesterday for my little niece's bday. I was planning on staying for an hour but then they started this baking party and I was hooked. Tons of fun making cupcakes (which I now know how to do!) and the kids loved it. Melissa was super sweet and my little niece and their friends loved her. Tons of fun if you're looking for a new cute idea for kids bday parties. read more

I barely ever post on yelp, but when you have a wonderful birthday party for your 12 year old daughter it's a must! My daughter has always loved baking so I thought it would be a great idea to have a baking party. I was so lucky to find Melissa online! She was so amazing with the kids! My daughter loved every minute of her party! Melissa was so sweet, kind and patient with all her instructions so the kids can feel comfortable and confident with their baking. Melissa is truly a professional from the moment she walks in to the moment she leaves. My daughter felt so special on her birthday especially when her friends made a special cupcake that describes her. The kids wrote something special about my daughter that got me a little emotional it was so sweet! Thank you Melissa for this special birthday party for my daughter. It will be treasured for ever!!! read more

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We just had a party with Baking with Melissa this past Saturday and WE HAD A BLAST!!! Melissa is very nice, patient, and so wonderful with the kids. We definitely will recommend her to everyone for a great baking party. Thanks again, Melissa, for a great party!!! read more

This review for Amazing Melissa is way overdue! I apologize for that... Melissa is very accommodating and very creative! The best part of all is that she's very good with kids! You can see it's her passion. Thank you very much, Melissa, for making my daughter's 7th Birthday the best she's ever had! She really enjoyed decorating cupcakes with Melissa and her friends. It was supposed to be a baking party but the community park misinformed me about having a baking oven when what they really had was a commercial heating oven. But still, Melissa accommodated the change and made some adjustments for my daughter's special day. It was an unforgettable day not just for my daughter but also for those who were able to join. Melissa decorated the tables and also customized the frosting colors to my daughter's favorite colors. She also wears her nice baking outfit and of course her beautiful smile. Thanks again and will definitely recommend her for birthday activities! read more

AWESOME AND FUN GIFT PACKAGES SHIPPED ANYWHERE USA! I first saw Melissa on the TV show, Supermarket Super Star. I loved her energy, creative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit! Months and months later I wanted four fabulous and fun baking gift packages sent to different places. I knew I needed Melissa's style and her recognized and award winning baking treats! I reached out to her and shared my goals and Voila! -Done! I received calls, emails and pictures from the recipients and even some of their family members! OUTSTANDING job Melissa! She baked scrumptious delights and included everything needed for the treats to be decorated - adding the perfect touch of FUN to the yummy gifts! THANK YOU MELISSA! YOU ARE A TRUE SUPERSTAR!" read more

I cannot say enough great things about Melissa! She came to my daughter's 10th birthday party on Saturday for the Cupcake Challenge and the girls can't stop talking about how much fun it was! They made the cupcakes, played games and came up with team names while the cupcakes cooled, practiced frosting skills with various tips, then participated in the Cupcake Decorating Challenge, which had specific criteria per the birthday girl. Each guest left with a goody bag compliments of Melissa. This party had it all: science (chemistry of how ingredients interact with one another), math (fractions, measuring, estimation), art (creative expression and planning for the final look of the cupcake), teamwork and collaboration... I could go on and on! Similar to the TV baking competitions, Melissa threw in an extra last minute challenge, which all the girls tittered about and really loved! My birthday girl declared that it was the best birthday party she has ever had, and she has had puppies, bunnies, and so much more, so that is really saying something! The last thing I should say is that she left my kitchen cleaner than she found it! My husband truly appreciated this!! read more

Melissa brought joy, fun and focus to our 8 year old daughters cupcake decorating birthday party. Melissa communicated wonderfully and showed up right on time with everything we needed for a perfect party. Melissa kept all the girls together and focused on creating beautiful cupcakes as well as leading fun party activities. We Highly Recommend Baking With Melissa! read more

We LOVE this girl! We were blessed enough to find Melissa online and this girl hit it out of the park. Melissa arrived a few minutes early, and was a complete professional while making a cupcake decorating party for 14 7-year olds look easy. The girls had a blast, Melissa was patient, kind, totally prepared and so stinkin adorable. She is energetic, fun, and was like a burst of pink sunshine when she walked through the door. Would recommend her again and again! Thanks Melissa, can't wait to hire you for our next party! read more

I have had the utmost pleasure of knowing and ordering Melissa's sweet treats for 3 years now! So far everything I have bought from Melissa is scrumptious, delicious and beautifully packaged. Also she is one of the most delightful people I have ever met! Melissa is happy, outgoing and has a sparkling personality. I have watched her with my students and she is so very patient and fun! Baking with Melissa is a winner in my book! read more

OK so this is one of those little secrets of LA that I hate to divulge but I can only use Baking With Melissa so much so I will let you in the know. She truly is amazing, as were the cupcakes! But most important and this is key people, she was the one thing the kids still talk about! The event Melissa helped us with had a variety of ages of kids participating and the fact that she appropriately engaged with them all and left them laughing, creating and engaged was simply priceless! Everything was so professional too, her adorable costume, her hair and makeup and her supplies were top of the line! I can not thank her enough for making our event better! She made boys and girls alike feel special and taught them all something new! read more

Melissa was great! We celebrated our daughter's 10th birthday by hosting a Paris themed baking party. Melissa came in completely prepared with everything needed to bake cupcakes, frost and decorate. The girls had a blast! I would definitely recommend using her services. She is very accommodating, polite and great with the kids and parents alike. Thanks for making Grace's 10th birthday the best birthday ever! read more

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Melissa has amazing energy, and a real command of her role as a hostess. She instructs the kids masterfully on the steps of baking, preparation and finishing, yet encourages their input and full creativity. She's glowing, positive, patient, smart and fun. I threw a baking party for my 12 year old niece and opted for the additional crafts, and I'm glad I did. The girls loved it all, and loved Melissa. (In fact, they all had another party to attend afterwards and didn't want to leave.) Melissa even had a few extra surprises for us (those cookies were amazing -- thanks Melissa!). It was really a blast for everyone. read more