I attended the Italian Dinner Party with a couple friends as a Friday night outing. I'll preface my review by saying that I had certain expectations given that I'd been to a couple cooking classes at the Chopping Block. The class/party was three hours long (6:30 - 9:30). The first portion of the event is time to just drink and socialize (Bespoke is BYOB) while indulging in the fruit and cheese that's provided. The actual cooking started around 7:15. We were split into four groups with one group working on salad, one on appetizers, one on entree and one on dessert. Because of my experience with other cooking classes, I was definitely under the impression that we'd be given the opportunity to learn and cook all items on the menu so being the wanna-be chef that I am, I was a little off put when I realized that I'd only get to cook one course. I think the verbiage on the website is a bit misleading because it is presented as though each group is preparing a multi-course meal, not that each group is preparing a portion of a multi-course meal. Also, i thought the groups were a bit large. There were seven people in our group which I felt made it even harder to truly get the experience cooking the one course we were assigned since responsibilities had to be spread out amongst more people. Now for the good stuff.....I thought the menu was awesome. I actually was more impressed with the Bespoke menu than many of the menus at The Chopping Block. Our menu consisted of arancini stuffed with panchetta, white bean and rosemary bruschetta with cured egg yolk, chicken saltimbocca with creamy polenta and sicilian broccoli, and almond cake with chocolate sauce. The arancini and almond cake were out of this world good. Also, the owners/chefs were super friendly and helpful, but I do feel that the Chopping Block chefs are more knowledgeable....at least from my experience. I'd say if you're looking for a fun night out with friends and you're looking to just let loose and be social while doing a whee bit of cooking this is your spot. It truly is a dinner party (emphasis on party). If you're like me and you're looking to actually up your culinary skills I'd recommend going to a true cooking class, which is not what I'd consider Bespoke to be. read more

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I burned my arm hair off making the stone ground mustard grilled baby lamb chops, but I'm still giving this experience four stars. Besides keeping hands far away from the incredibly hot grill, following are a few things I learned from the cooking class/meal at Bespoke. You want to get there early if you have your heart set on making a specific dish. If not, you might end up making something less interesting, like the salad. Though each part of the meal is made by a different group, you will get to try all the dishes during the meal and every recipe is later emailed to you. It's BYOB. If you take wine, they will uncork it for you and put a label on the bottle so you don't forget which one is yours. The instructors are knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. A lot of your experience can depend on the random strangers in your group for the food preparation or sitting next to you during the meal. We were at a table of couples and had some very lively conversation. Though this could be fun to do with a group of friends, part of the experience is getting to know new people. The recipes for our meal were excellent. Even the salad had interesting elements like picked green beans. If you are looking for a cooking class that emphasizes technique, this is not the right one for you. The Bespoke experience is more about a fun time, a good meal, and recipes that you can try later. read more

Bespoke Cuisine - Stone ground mustard grilled baby lamb chops - Caterers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I bought the groupon for this, and I think it's a great deal. I had a really fun evening. It is weird that you only get to make 1 dish, on the other hand you do all the prep work as well. The only other cooking class I have taken, all the prep work was done in advance, so all I had to do was throw things in the pan at the correct time. I think it's important to do the set up as well, so I can see the correct way to do it. Calvin was the instructor showing us the main dish, and he is wonderful. I want to take another class just so I can learn more from him. I liked how he showed us everything, and really explained a lot to us. I did not realize there was a special spoon for risotto to keep the rice airy. It was really nice to sit, eat, and chat with people after we had made the dishes. This made it like a very cool dinner party. They had labels for the bottles of wine, so no one would get confused as to which is theirs, which seems brilliant! I love that this place recycles! So few restaurants, catering companies, bars etc recycle, so it's refreshing to see a place that does. Because you only work on one dish, I would suggest looking over the menu for the day you're planning to go, and picking your top 3 choices, and get there right when they open the doors. It is first come first serve! read more

A delightful Friday evening for the "Bourbon & Bacon" class. Class split into four groups - appetizer, sides, entree & dessert. Instructor was knowledgeable, friendly. Relaxing atmosphere, ambient lighting, not stressed or rushed and the perfect ending to the week. Dishes turned out well and we sat down to the full meal with a tablecloth and cloth napkins. I've taken many cooking classes and this one was more social than others, felt more like a dinner party where everyone gathers in the kitchen. My class was mostly couples, so take note and bring a friend (or your grandmother, which one person did) if you are going alone. read more

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Went for a "Mix It Up" cooking class and it was a lot of fun. My friend and I did an appetizer themed class which was fun because it was pretty informal. The cooks were nice and helpful. It is BYOB, but there is usually someone there to serve you your wine. And there was a ton of food! Conveniently, only a semi-short walk from the train. It is a smaller space, so I understand why they are strict about what time the doors open. My one complaint was it took a while for us to get our recipes emailed to us. And yes, I checked my Spam folder, they were not there. Definitely recommended and will go again. read more

Bespoke Cuisine - Lamb slider and meatball station. - Caterers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A collection of thoughts on my recent experience at Bespoke: 1. I heard about Bespoke through Groupon; a BYOB cooking party seemed like a brilliant plan for a "Girls Night". Sadly, the scheduling process was beyond irritating as Bespoke limited the number of Groupon-purchasers who could participate in each class and everything filled up months in advance. Um, OK. Thanks. They finally added more classes, but the website snidely assures you that your Groupon will expire at the end of 2010, and at that point, don't come crying to them.* 2. Don't bother arriving early. Despite being located in Chicago (uh, it gets cold here!) they have no space inside for you to wait. They email you before the class telling you when the doors will open. Get there 5 minutes past that to avoid shivering outside. 3. I attended a holiday mixer party where we made various appetizers. I'm a little shocked that the full (non-Groupon) price for this event is $80 - the same as the sit-down dinner events. While I enjoyed almost everything we made, there definitely was not a "dinner-sized" amount of it. 4. Don't worry about not being much of a chef. For this class, at least, all the prep work for each dish was done - our job was more to stir, sip wine, and chit-chat. 5. The method by which they ask for tips (handing everyone an envelope at the conclusion of the class) is a touch gauche. 6. Recipe cards. For the amount we paid (see above), these should be pre-printed and ready for us to take home that day. Heck, they should be printed on fancy card stock. Instead, we had to sign up for an email list and were assured recipes would be sent out shortly. Two days later, no recipes. * Instead, cry to Groupon - they have wonderful customer service. read more

Myself and two friends did the brunch cookery class here a couple of months back and I only now realise I forgot to review it.... I think it was because I wasn't sure what to give it, as the experience was wildly varying. I shall start at the bottom and work my way up, so here goes; bad things: - One of the dishes we cooked really wasn't very nice. It wasn't even a good idea, even a non-american such as myself can see that grits weren't really invented to be put into souffles. Unfortunately, it was also the dish we got to cook, so my sense of acheivement was pretty low. - Although it's a cooking party with a big long menu, you only get to cook one of the items. You are split into groups and sent off to do one dish between around 5 people. My first task was to grease ramekins. I was a bit nonplussed by that. - I found the manner of someone explaining what 'bespoke' meant to me (and everyone else, obviously) extremely patronising. I'm not 6, and I'm not going to put my hand up to answer a question in a room full of strangers. It doesn't mean I don't have a basic vocabulary. Sorry, one of my pet hates. - When we booked, our confirmation was returned with a start time of 6.30pm. We thought it strange, for brunch, so rang to confirm on the Friday - sure enough, it's at 11am. What if we hadn't called to check? No apology or even a hint of surprise, which was worrying! - They also directed us to a liquor store that was closed, and then told us the nearest one was 'just 4 blocks away' - it was more like ten! And we were treated like naughty schoolchildren for not being more organised. - Asking for a gratuity in a crass way (being presented with a bill when you've already paid 'just in case') is, well, crass, when we poured our own drinks and, er, cooked it ourselves. We couldn't work out if this was us being weird, but on reflection, I still think it's crass. - I think $80 is a lot to pay for this type of thing. Thankfully I had a groupon. I thought I would learn more. I guess it's more for big parties of people, for a special occasion or a corporate event - I can see how that would work better. Good things: - The staff are very friendly and knowledgable and I did feel that if I wanted to, I could at least recreate the grit souffle at home, because we got to follow every step. - BYOB! For brunch that meant mimosa upon mimosa - Relaxed atmosphere meant we could also stay and enjoy our mimosas until we were done, we weren't hurried out, just chatted to the chefs while they tidied/watched the game on TV/ate some food. We also got talking to the other people there and so it's a nice sociable occasion. - The recipes are well-thought out for making in groups and the food is GOOD because of that (amateurs like me can't wreck it!). All the dishes were great bar the souffle, and there was plenty to go round. - Recipe cards to take home are nice. I have mixed emotions because it wasn't quite what I expected and a couple of things really irked me, but I can see that this would be great for a family to do together or in another circumstance. So a solid 3 stars. read more

Great team event. The place is nice and the kitchen is spacious for the team. The chefs were really friendly and kind of started taking over when most of the group started congregating to drink and chat instead of cooking. The food turned out surprisingly well. For making mass souffles and with people making it for the first times, I'm really surprised at how well it turned out! We made that?? They had to have switched out the plates when we weren't looking! read more

From the get-go, Bespoke stood out from any other caterer we talked to for our wedding. Jeannie and Kim were so welcoming it felt like we were meeting and planning with family each time we met with them. From initial talks, to the tasting, and all throughout the big day, they nailed it. Not only were they friendly and casual in their collaborative style, but their professionalism and ability to execute amazing recipes from all culinary arenas blew us away. Our example: Indian, Medditeranean, and Gastropub stations. All amazing, especially their take on Chicken Tikka Masala. They really impressed with the hors d'oeuvre during our cocktail hour (their brussels sprouts converted a few haters in attendance). Our only gripe is that we really wish there had been more, as our guests inhaled every last morsel. Make sure to get some packaged portions set aside to enjoy as a couple. My apologies, as this review is way-delayed (like all of our wedding reviews). We've owed you these five stars since summer 2013. THANK YOU! Brent & Jamie read more

I came here for a private event this afternoon and had a really great time. The owner and all the staff here were extremely friendly, helpful, and all had a great sense of humor. We were split into teams and each team had their own dishes to prepare. The food was delicious and we all enjoyed our cooked dishes family style together in the dining area. Prior to attending the event I was aware that our group would be asked to give gratuity. I wasnt too thrilled about this especially since we had to pour our own drinks and cook our own food. But the staff did a really great job in helping us and they spent more time and effort in preparing the dish than we did (at least our instructor Steven did a lot of work for us, Thanks Steven!) The instructors not only prepared the ingredients and helped us cook but also took away our dishes and had to clean up after us. So please make sure to tip the staff if you do come here. They deserve it. What I didnt like about the experience was how the dishes were split up among the groups. I would have enjoyed learning how to make all the dishes rather than one or two only. But I did like that because the dishes were split up, we spent less time on cooking and were able to eat a lot sooner. I also liked how we werent on a time schedule and it was very laid back. The bonus of the entire experience was that we got to take home a tin box with about 10 different spices to use at home. Call me cheesy but that was exciting to me! We also got the recipe cards for all the dishes that were prepared at the event. Overall I had a good time and met a lot of nice people. Parking in this area is very easy. Lots of free street parking. read more

Attended an appetizer Mix It Up cooking class. Setup allows you to work with and ask questions of a seasoned chef. Light apps served before cooking commenced and then all the delicious food (that you make) is passed around as it's ready. Really informative and fun to share with a pal or a group. Leslie and Clay (the owners) are great and it really comes through that they enjoy what they do. read more

You know what kind of brunch costs $160/couple? That's right...there aren't any. You could splurge at the Peninsula for afternoon tea ... get a chocolate table... live jazz ... and still have money leftover. Even at $40/person with a Travelzoo deal, the Autumn Parisian Brunch at Bespoke was not worth it. Sure, we were stuffed at the end, but the point of this cooking party was the first word ... COOKING. First complaint: Cooking stations are not of equal difficulty levels. We did not pay money to watch someone semi-cook french onion soup shooters for us. This wasn't even a real french onion soup! Sprinkled cheese and pre-made croutons on top as a garnish??? The whole point is to bake it so they create a thick crust! I get that this is brunch and a fun idea for a modern twist on french onion soup, but I paid to learn cooking and this was a cheap shortcut. Second complaint: Too many people. Some groups were cooking until the very end, my group was done in 20 minutes (majority of time was spent stirring a pot or simmering the soup). We had 6 people at our station with only 1-2 things to do at any given moment. Third complaint: Minimal amount of actual cooking. Most of the prep work was done and our station's chef did too much demonstrating (and spoke way too fast). Fourth complaint: Teaching people to cook usually implies learning proportions or at least quantities of ingredients in a dish. Besides visually observing how much went into a dish, we were not informed how much of what was used (except for salt content). Sending out a recipe card after the class is good (expected, I would say), but it's after the fact. Pluses: Fun environment, free time can be spent walking around and observing other stations, variety of food, BYOB with a variety of cheeses, crackers, bloody mary bar, OJ for mimosas, and TONS OF FOOD that you eat during the cooking process and as a meal at the end. Would I do it again? Maybe for a dinner class where most of the dishes sound like they require effort and only with a deal, not full price. read more

I had a great experience here with a deal saving groupon for a bottomless mimosa brunch with my girlfriend on a sunday morning. The groups were very interactive and the menu options were delicous! I had a blast cooking and sampling as the day went on. It did help that it was byob and the bubbly added to the brunch fun. The chefs are all friendly and very interactive. The set up is very organized and enjoyable. The only reason I took a star away is even after almost 2 1/2 months of waiting and waiting I still have not recieved a copy of all the recipes we made and tasted. I was hoping the whole point of learning these tasty bites was to make them again at home. I have reached out multiple times with no success. So my advice is take a snap shot of the recipe when at the event if available! read more

High five to Groupon! Thanks for the great date night with the hubby! What got me cookin'... *small intimate space *actual chefs manning each station *owners greet you @ the door *BYOB baby!!! They will label your bottle for you & even serve you! For those not drinking, they provide Coke products *plenty of street parking nearby Dish got a bit cold.... *you only get to make one dish from the presented menu *dull knives...seriously? All in all, will definitely give Bespoke another try! read more

This is an excellent catering company.. they do everything from weddings to small office parties. They also do these awesome cooking parties where they teach you how to cook everything and then serve you the food in the dining room! read more

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The PERFECT "Meet the Parents" Date! My boyfriend's parents were coming into town for our first real meeting and we were looking for something fun to do together. I remembered taking a class with a group of girlfriends in the fall and had a blast so we signed up for Italian night. Talk about the BEST ice breaker!! The atmosphere is like being at a friend's home and the byob option creates a casual cocktail party atmosphere. One of the main things I love about Bespoke is that each part of the meal is broken out and the group is divided up by course. Each course is led by a professional, fun and attentive chef. Mom loves to bake so she immediately signed up for the dessert station. The bf joined her and everyone had a good chuckle at him breaking the spatula in the mix! Who knew he was so strong! ha! Dad and I hit the main course and were quickly chopping olives and searing chicken... with a lot of laughs and joking to boot! Bespoke encourages interaction and questions through out and Kim (the owner) does a great job of mingling around and making sure everyone is having fun. I could not have asked for a better experience and feel like I learned a ton more about "the parents" and bonded more than I ever would have sitting at a formal dinner. THANK YOU Kim and staff, you made our experience unforgettable! read more

We went to Bespoke for a private bachelorette party. We were allowed to bring our own alcohol which they chilled and set out for us. The dining table was set and they had a welcoming sign upon arrival calling out to our bride. First we were treated to some cheese and crackers and got going on the wine, they they broke the meal and the people into three groups and we each contributed in making a third of the meal. All of the dishes were ALL excellent and the chefs were very personable. Because it was a bachelorette there were some people who were highly interested in the class and some who were not. The chefs made this a smooth process and no one felt uncomfortable. When it came time to eat they served us the courses and cleared the plates. All in all i was very satisfied and would come again. The only thing that was a bummer is they have a 15 person minimum and I actually felt 15 might be a little much. I think 12 would have been the perfect number. read more

I had a GroupOn that I used for a cooking class at Bespoke Cuisine. The class was $45 and usually it's $80. The setting was different than I had imagined. There was the nice dining area that made you feel like you were at a nice restaurant and then the huge kitchen area. There was about 30 people in our class and we split up into groups to make a different course of the meal. For dinner there was, Individual Mac & Cheese Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Crostini Spinach Salad Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Caramelized Onion & Fennel Mashed Potatoes Individual Sweet Cherry Cobblers All very good! And I have the recipes to all of them. But I assisted with making the Cherry Cobblers which actually wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be to make them. So maybe for a future event! But I think it was worth the $45 for a 6-course meal, plus getting to learn how to make all of it. And it's BYOB! Plus there were pretty interesting people there. Actually, my friend and I were probably the youngest people at the event. We were sitting at a table where at least 4 of them were divorced and telling us how we should be living on an island somewhere enjoying our youth. I think I've traveled enough. Not sure if I'd move to an island right now, maybe for vacation. I enjoy my city life a lot:) read more

I bought a Groupon for Bespoke and attended the French cooking party tonight. It was a blast. When I got there, I signed up to help prepare one of the dishes, French Onion soup sips. There was a chef at each station to walk us through the steps and to provide guidance and tips. All of the chefs seemed very friendly, and we had a great chef at our station, Steven. Once the appetizers were ready, they were served while the rest of the meal was being readied. When the meal was ready, we ate with fellow attendees. The evening provided a great opportunity to meet some nice people and learn a few things. I highly recommend it. read more

A girlfriend and I signed up for the "Cook like Julia Child" class and it was AMAZING! Make sure you get there early and sign up for the dish you want to make! We signed up for the almond cream crepes dessert and had SO much fun at our station and with our group. (You get to bring your glass of wine into the kitchen while you're cooking which is definitely a bonus ;). It was so fun to also go around to other people's stations and see what they were up to. Not only that, we sat at a table of super-nice people who could all talk about the certain dish they helped prepare. That, and the whole meal was delicious!! Mine was through a Groupon, but the original price is incredibly fair for the meal and the experience. Totally recommed!!! read more

I threw my mom's 60th surprise birthday party at their place with a fully catered dinner. They were terrific in helping me set up the liquor with Sam's as well as choosing a menu to fit my budget. With over 75 guests, we were able to cram them into their space and completely surprise her. The buffet style spread was great and my guests marveled at the wide selection of yummy treats they had prepared for this very special evening. The staff including Kim and Jeannie were wonderful in creating the most special evening of my mom's life! I loved having the party so much there, I went to a cooking party with a bunch of friends afterwards. Yes, you only got to prepare one dish (which we knew about going into it), but it was a great time to spend with friends and family; sharing a meal we all got to cook together. Thank you so much Bespoke! read more

I highly recommend Bespoke Cuisine for team cooking / dinner parties. I hosted the UL Global leadership team at Bespoke in March 2016 (with team members from all over the world - Italy, China, Taiwan, etc), and the team is still talking about the incredible and unique experience they had. The Bespoke team helped design a menu for us to cook, coordinated with Binny's on supplying the beer/wine/drinks, and all we had to do was show up, have fun cooking together (with their expert guidance) and then eat what we had created. So fun!! Clay and team were great... I can't wait to go back! read more

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We found a great deal online and went for an "Italian appetizer" cooking class with my husband and another couple - we had a blast! When you walk in the door, that's when you "sign up" for what you're going to make. You DO NOT make everything... .you make 1 item. That was the only slightly disappointing part, it's more of a social, fun event that true cooking. However; it's a great date night place and I will definitely go back! BYOB was a great option-- bring a bottle or two of wine, should be good for the night. Plus they'll email you the receipes afterwards. read more

I have attended quite a few cooking classes in Chicago and Bespoke was by far the best. It is BYOB, has a very knowledgeable staff and is just straight up fun! Some girlfriends and I attended a "Mix It Up" Cooking party. We chose to attend the "Cook Like Giada: Italian Small Plates" session. In this class we learned how to make a variety of tasty appetizers. My favorite by far was the cheesy meatballs. I really enjoyed the "party" style of the class. When you arrive, the first 30 min to an hour is a cocktail reception where you can mingle around and meet the other people in the class and the chefs. They uncork your BYOB wine and have appetizers prepared already prepared for you. I also liked how each table was paired with a chef, caterer or other cooking professional. It was fun talking to them about their jobs. I also felt like I received great hands on instruction. I can't wait to go back! read more

I was scheduled for a cooking class at Bespoke Cuisine when a weather advisory was in effect for the time the class was scheduled. The location is about 15 miles from where I live. The weather usually doesn't stop me; but, today, the snow is coming down and the streets are icy. I called in the morning (about 6 hours before the class to request a reschedule for another event or date. The owner didn't even give me a chance to explain myself or offer any options. She (Jeanne), just said I had to use it or lose it no matter the weather or circumstance. She seemed all too happy when she said it! She was one of the rudest business owners I have EVER encountered. She was short and to the point--no exceptions, not even an I am sorry, but this is our policy. I purchased this class through Groupon. On her website, she seemed all too disgusted with Groupon customers as evident by her no exceptions for Groupon customers and only a certain amount of Groupon users per class. If she didn't want the business, she shouldn't have advertised on such a large scale. I bet she was happy collecting her money though. In business, you need to provide your service graciously for that money received so as to receive great reviews and return customers--unlike this one. When I spoke to her today, I told her I was dissatisfied and that I would be Yelping about this incident and her attitude. She said, "Go for it." So here I am "going for it." Don't go to Bespoke! read more

I wish I could give negative stars. STAY AWAY!! This is the first time I ever felt compelled to write a review to warn others away from a shady business. The owner Jeannie is running a dishonest business. She sent out an email saying the class that I had signed up for was cancelled. When I emailed her back to confirm that the $120 that I was charged by Bespoke for my friend and me to attend this class would be refunded I received no response. When I followed up with a phone call the next day, Jeannie was quite rude and said that they don't give refunds and that my only option was to sign up for another class. It was not stated on the email confirmation that I received for the class from Bespoke or on their website that they do not give refunds when they choose to cancel a class. I politely explained this to her as well as the fact that I don't eat meat and that there were no other classes scheduled that would work for my dietary restrictions. I asked her to do the right thing and refund my money, but again she refused. So now I am out $120....... The are too may other good cooking classes in the city. Try Flip Crepes or The Chopping Block. read more

I wish zero stars was an option. I was married over 5 years ago and I STILL think about how awful my experience was with Bespoke and their entire staff. Stay far away. Rude, dishonest, shady... doesn't even begin to explain what we went through. No aisle to walk down, they threw boxes from the second floor on to my flowers and ruined them (my venue was a florist, so they were re-done on the spot), they opened all of my purchased alcohol so that I could not return what was left over (every.single.bottle.). When we refused to pay the balance (cold food, half of the 75 dinner guests had food, the others had to wait and when they received their plates it was cold or super bloody rare/inedible steak with ice cold halibut - I can't stop) - they were downright RUDE. Thankfully I had arranged a taco truck to arrive later so that my guests were able to eat. The day after the wedding, we were contacted by our bank for possible fraud activity - they had attempted to run the card for $15,000, $10,000 and $5000. JERKS JERKS JERKS. ALSO - They have also removed my 3 previous posts !!!!! read more

Recently, I had to work with Bespoke to coordinate a client entertaining event for the 9-5--a cooking party for nearly 20 people. They were incredibly patient while we sorted out the menu and payment, were always quick to respond to questions and accommodated our special requests (last minute add-ons and pre-made dishes) quite readily (thanks, Charissa!). Following the event, everyone I spoke with raved about the event, from the food they all made, to the owners and instructors. More importantly, they all said they'd definitely work with Bespoke on client events in the future. I can't give these folks five stars, because I didn't actually attend the event that I planned, but based purely on the responses from those who did attend, and my experience with coordination, I'd recommend and use them again! read more

We had a 40 person training event that led to a cooking party and brunch. The food was incredible. The chefs are all so fun and talented. Leslie and Clay were so accommodating and easy to work with. My guests can't stop raving about the whole experience. Being able to have your alcohol delivered days before was a huge bonus. They truly think of everything to make your experience easy and fun. Highly recommend for corporate events as well as private parties. We will definitely be going back. read more

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Talk about rude!!! I live in the area and wish this place had some customer service that was better than Wal-Mart, but that is not the case. I would recommend going to the Chopping Block, same prices, more classes and a great setting with fun staff! Not this place. read more

I took my mom here for Mother's Day brunch and we could not have asked for a better experience. This place is interactive, organized and fun! From the minute we walked in, we felt taken care of. First off, it is BYOB and they had all of the fixings for Mimosas and Bloody Mary's, minus the booze. There is a place to put your alcohol on ice and name tags for it so no one takes it. They had appetizers out (cheese, crackers, olives, etc.) We were then given the opportunity to choose which dishes we would like to make. After making friends with our tablemates, we joined our group and continued to make new friends while learning how to cook. Each table has a chef help everyone through the process. Our chef was Clay, who is a co-owner. He couldn't have been better - funny, encouraging and helpful. After the food was prepared, everyone sat down at a couple of big tables and ate together while the chefs acted as waiters and brought us the food we had prepared. This was a great sense of accomplishment and community. I highly recommend this place! read more

Bespoke has always come through with incredibly creative entertaining food events... I've hosted large holiday parties at their space on Randolph and I've used their services for catering to my massively large and demanding corporate employer's CEO events -- ALL of which they have managed to exceed expectations on and serve delicious culinary results. Their staff is exceptional and I would highly recommend anyone seeking a food-involved occasion to call on Kim and Jeannie at Bespoke. read more

As part of an official event had the chance of cooking dinner with work mates. What a fun idea.. wine and cheese got us started off .. they split us into teams of 5 I think and the food was good .. recipes easy to follow but most importantly it was a great way to eat dinner with colleagues.. loved the concept the execution and the chefs! read more

I did a BYOB cooking class via Groupon. I have some of the same hesitations that other people had: - Not much cooking (you only get to help with one dish) - Small space - Mostly about drinking and chatting The staff however were very friendly, and being served at the end was a nice touch. That being said, for a cooking class... I expect much more cooking. And the recipes in hand upon arrival so I can take notes. If you're looking to learn new cooking skills, this is not the place. If you just want a different BYOB experience, go for it. read more

I've been to a couple of cooking parties they have there, and they are a hoot. The venue is nice, and all of the chefs are friendly and very informative. The owners are welcoming, and I liked that we got recipe cards for everything we made, so that we could try it out at home. Oh, and it's BYOB on cooking party nights. read more

What can I say, I LOVE Bespoke! I have now been to Bespoke several times.Most recently my boyfriend and I went with another couple and we had such a great time. We are even planning to make some of the recipes this weekend! I have also taken clients and perspective clients, it's a great way to build relationships. It's a relaxed atmosphere and you go at your pace. The chef's all really know what they are talking about and the place is just so cute! I look forward to the next time! read more

We did a private cooking class for my best friends bachelorette party. First of all, Jeannie was extremely nice and helpful. It was such a smooth and easy process to set up. The chefs we were with during the cooking class were SO nice and so patient with our rowdy group of girls. We had so much fun learning to cook with them. The space is in a good location and really cute. Good size, very clean. They had the bar ready to go when we got there with someone serving drinks which was great. The food was AMAZING. We did an "All about Bourbon" menu and I was shocked at how good every single thing was. Everyone in our group of 17 raved about it. They gave us the recipes afterwards and Im so excited to try making all these yummy things at home! Thanks to everyone at Bespoke for an amazing evening with great food!!! read more

I had a class scheduled for Sunday afternoon and came down with the flu early Sat morning. We called them that morning and left a message explaining the circumstance. They called back later that day and explained that there would be no refund. I understand that you need to have policies for certain reasons, such as no cancellations within 24 hours. Although you would think that they would make some sort of exceptions when people get sick last minute. It seemed like they were telling me that they would prefer me to come in to the class and spread my illness to others. If you ever worked in the culinary field you would understand that this is not allowed. If you have something that is highly contagious and likely to infect others you are expected to stay home. In a program where they are teaching people how to cook you would think that they would take precautions for this. I don't see why they could not make an exception on this occasion. They did not lose any money by us not being there and good customer service would be understanding and let us reschedule. After they weren't understanding about the situation on the phone they responded to an email in a rude manner. I hope that when you look at going to this establishment you will take that in consideration. read more

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! My mom and I attended the Comfort Foods cooking class here the other night, (thank you Mr. Groupon!!). We had been looking forward to this for such a long, since we bought our Groupon in May and it did not disappoint. Here's why: The inside space is very charming and intimate with a warm welcoming feel. We arrived early enough that we had the pick of what we wanted to help cook, so we choose the main dish of Bourbon glazed pork tenderloin with fennel and onion Yukon gold mashed potatoes (YUM!). While waiting for everything to get started, we were able to have complimentary soft drinks and cheese and crackers. Our Chef was Calvin, and he was friendly, knowledgeable and a great teacher. It was a very relaxed environment, people going from group to group seeing what everyone was cooking. It is BYOB and many people took advantage of that. Back to the food: The appetizers were great! And I'm proud of myself for tasting them. The first: Macaroni and Cheese cups and Mushroom and Goat Cheese crostini. I am not a big fan of mac n' cheese or mushrooms and goat cheese....I couldn't stop eating them! Once all the food was ready to be served, we sat down and the chefs brought us the food family style. Spinach salad with warm bacon dressing, pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes and swiss chard, and cherry cobbler for dessert! Everything was delicious! I could take a star away because at times the background music was too loud to speak/hear our table-mates, but that's no biggie! This is a fun night out! I will definitely be back, with or with the Groupon! read more

Bespoke catered our wedding earlier this month, and we were beyond pleased with the food and the service. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food. People commented that it was the best wedding meal they'd ever had, the best catered meal they'd ever had, and on and on. A lot of our guests are foodies, and Bespoke did not disappoint! Even the steak was cooked perfectly. Bespoke uses local, seasonal, and organic produce and meat, which was really important to us. Jeannie was a such pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. She was patient in answering our constant questions and she worked hard to make sure the event went off without a hitch. The servers and bartenders were exceptional as well. Bespoke's pricing was also very competitive with other caterers we contacted. We would highly recommend Bespoke for any catered event! read more