Had the pleasure of working with Maria for my daughter's Sweet Sixteen birthday party. Introduce to…read moreMaria through 904 Picnic Co who was providing the luxe picnic set up for the party. Maria provided strawberry lemonade, water, sandwiches, and meat/cheese boards for the party. Everything was delicious and fresh! It looked beautiful with the 904 Picnic Co set up. Reviewing her website she does have many catering options. If you have a special event from date night to a large event definitely consider Maria!

Maria was fantastic from start to finish. Planning a surprise dinner for my family while on…read morevacation couldn't have been easier. Maria was great in creating a menu(around dietary needs), cooking with two young kids and letting them help, and pleasant to speak to. Not to mention the food was unbelievable. Look no further, you've found the chef you need.

This is an amazing experience and if you get the opportunity I highly recommend. We did the pasta…read moremaking class and could not have loved it more. My husband and I love to cook so this was perfect to help build our skills and learn something new. The set was perfect and the food turned out fantastic. Thank you chef for answering all our questions and being patient with us.

From the owner: Cozymeal is an award-winning provider of cooking classes, private chef services, food tours and…read moreteam building activities with local chefs and food tour guides in Jacksonville. Consumers as well as small and large companies use us regularly for all their culinary needs, from couples cooking classes to team building activities to bachelorette parties to private dinners.

My kids had a great time at Jax Cooking Studio. The class was informative, fun, and kid-friendly…read more The facility was clean and it's always nice to support a local small business. It's a bit pricey, but the experience was enjoyable and memorable for the kids. Great place for any and everyone! Date night, solo time, family outings, girls day, whatever... it's a solid experience.

Chef Carl, along with his sous chef and dishwasher were professional, experienced and patient as he…read moredemonstrated techniques and offered handy tips while preparing courses and kept all the cook stations tidy. A misunderstanding about attendance was quickly resolved and we began our evening. This meal was a requested duplicate from a few months back using bourbon and it was very very good. Demonstrations have live feed camera and you can watch screen, if you cannot get up to the counter! Would highly recommend. A great experience with group or date night too!

We got reservations for the Burgandy Date Night experience. This was a phenomenal experience. It…read morewas a cooking class and dinner rolled into 1. A room full of couples that didn't know each other bonded over cooking a meal and dining together. Each part of the meal was amazing. Chef Janette is an excellent professional. Very patient with everyone and an amazing chef. Highly recommend coming for the experience and food!!

We took the Shrimp spring roll class and it was fantastic. We started with our choice of champagne…read moreor a mimosa. Our instructor was Janice who is Little Miss Ha. The kitchen area is bright and inviting. There is a table where we sat and had our own work boards and areas. All of the ingredients for the shrimp spring rolls had been prepped. Janice walked everyone through their first roll and then we were off doing our own. She had prepared lemon grass beef so we could add those to the rolls. She also made a Vietnamese cabbage salad with poached chicken and several sauces. Our extra shrimp rolls were wrapped up to have at home. Vietnamese food is so light and fresh but I had plenty to eat. We learned a lot about sauces and seasonings. It was a wonderful experience and I look forward to taking other classes.

Insider secret bring your own wine. Most fun you can have…read morewith your clothes on. Been to this place 4 times now, unfortunately moved to Tennessee so too hard to get there now. Experienced going to the morning market to pick out fresh ingredients for hour meal. This class was more of a demonstration class than actual cooking and you are served by a professional chef what could be better. Also he is a comedian that perhaps should be playing a part at a comedy club. In closing I hope I can get back there someday, absolutely wonderful experience.

Trying to find a cooking class in the area was challenging. I was looking for a hands on class but…read morefor the weekend that I wanted, nothing was available. I settled on a demonstration class with Chef Thompson. The menu for that Saturday night was "Low Country Cuisine", which included a roasted butternut squash salad with goat cheese, smoked bacon, and pickled red onions; Mayport shrimp and Carolina clam perlou; and a winter citrus "french toast" with pear coulis and limoncello whipped cream. Given that my friend is allergic to seafood, I asked about a beef or chicken option substitute and the chef was very accommodating! He added skirt steak to the menu. When we arrived around 5:30 pm for the Saturday class, a group of three was already there. The chef offered wine and water as we settled into the counter-height directors chairs to watch him prepare a delicious meal. Chef Bill is a natural teacher. He seamlessly cooked, talked about the food and the inspiration behind some of the dishes, and interacted with us. The smells, the tastes, and the whiffs of food were incredible! He definitely knows what he's doing! About 2 hours later, we were ready to eat. Chef Thompson set up a buffet for us and we were encouraged to fill our plates and to get seconds. There was more than enough food. This was definitely a five star experience but my OCD with germs drops it down to four stars. I'd have just liked to see a little more hand washing as he was touching his face and other items around the kitchen as he was cooking. But, that was a minor issue and one that I'm sure only I noticed. If you're looking for a little something different for a dinner date or for an activity with friends, check out this culinary institute. You'll be in for a delicious meal that night and with the recipes and tips that you'll get, you can recreate the meal at home too.

Sur La Table is a whole experience!…read more Sur La Table was such a vibe! This class ended up being one of the absolute highlights of my trip to Jacksonville. My friend and I had the time of our lives, and it honestly felt like the perfect mix of learning, laughing, and connecting. One thing I loved most was how inclusive the whole experience is. Everyone gets a role, everyone gets involved, and you naturally end up chatting with new people. We met the sweetest couple and clicked instantly--it felt like we'd known them forever. Such a great way to build community while doing something fun. Quick note for anyone with dietary restrictions: I don't eat meat, and this particular class featured steak. They let me know that if I had called ahead, they would've happily made accommodations. So if you have allergies or restrictions, give them a heads‑up! They're extremely accommodating, which I really appreciated. We booked the Chef's Table date night class, and the menu was incredible. We made homemade gnocchi, a fresh salad, and a strawberry‑thyme sorbet that was a 10/10. The whole meal was simple, approachable, and taught in a way that made even "fancy" dishes feel doable at home. I left feeling inspired and ready to recreate everything in my own kitchen. Huge shoutout to our chef--he was from South Florida, and although I can't remember his name, he deserves all the praise. He explained everything clearly, shared a bit about himself, made everyone feel comfortable, and kept the energy fun and collaborative. His team and the store staff were just as amazing--kind, helpful, and genuinely excited to be there. From the safety walkthrough to the hands‑on techniques, everything was thoughtful and well‑organized. I'm already looking forward to coming back and doing it all over again. Thank you, Sur La Table, for such an unforgettable experience!

I am extremely disappointed with the way my 16-year-old daughter was treated at the Sur La Table…read morecooking camp. My daughter has Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a disabling condition that prevents her from standing for long periods. During the first two days of camp, my husband explained her condition to the staff, and they provided a chair so she could fully participate without unnecessary pain. On June 24, however, Chef Josh Sziranko handled the situation very differently. When my daughter politely asked for a chair, he questioned why she needed one. After she explained that she had a medical condition, he dismissed her request, threw up his hands in frustration, and refused to provide the accommodation that had already been given the previous two days. As a result, my daughter was forced to stand far longer than she could physically tolerate, causing a severe CRPS flare-up. Weeks later, she was still experiencing increased pain because of what happened. She was even unable to finish the remainder of the camp because of the pain. What disappointed me just as much was the lack of response from management. I contacted the store immediately after the incident and spoke with Casey, who said General Manager Kathleen would call me. Kathleen called the following day and said she would handle the complaint. Still, after that, despite another follow-up call from me, we never received an update, an apology, or any indication that the matter was taken seriously. A business that welcomes children should also know how to treat children with disabilities. A simple chair had already been approved and provided by staff on previous days, yet my daughter's request was dismissed, causing her unnecessary pain. I hope Sur La Table takes this experience seriously, provides disability awareness and ADA accommodation training to its staff, and ensures that no other child or customer with a disability is treated this way. I cannot recommend this location based on our experience.

Chef Vernetta is absolutely amazing!!! She catered my graduation party. She was able to create a…read moremenu that met the needs of my guest while providing delicious food that my guest continue talking about. Communication and billing was a smooth process and she and her team were very professional. If you haven't had the pleasure of trying Chef Vernetta's food you can order from her restaurant or sign up for a cooking class. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Just delicious! Happened to be in the area, and we decided to grab lunch/ early dinner here at the…read morePalete, I have met Chef Vernetta a few times and she is the sweetest, I was very happy to see her and a few ladies inside ready to cook you up a meal. The menu is smaller which I like, my thinking, make a few things great instead of a bunch average....we ordered: *Chicken Alfredo- this was my favorite! the chicken is marinated on skewers and was so good! It was moist and flavorful, the pasta has a great sauce on it, served with sautéed rainbow carrots and green beans, loved this dish! *Crabcakes- 2 large crab cakes with the same veggies and roasted corn salad, yum, I always feel like crab cakes are a special meal! *Chicken over rice- this was that same marinated chicken skewers, served over yellow rice, with veggies, very good! I enjoyed each dish, and liked the concept of you pop in a pick up a gourmet meal to take home, I like to meal prep my lunches for the week and this place would be wonderful for that also!

I've had the pleasure of attending several private dinner parties where Chef Alex was in charge of…read moreour culinary experience, and what an incredible experience it was. The most thoughtfully prepared and presented dishes. Food that could double as works of art, but after a bite you don't feel bad ruining the dish by eating every last drop. Luckily for you guys, you can now enjoy some of Alex's 5 star food creations at local brewery Mocama where his company is providing pub bites Thursday thru Saturday after 5 pm. Usually you would need to book his services for a private dinner, so this is a great opportunity for visitors and locals to Fernandina Beach!

Alex is truly your personal chef!! These pictures food was beyond amazing!! I highly recommend…read morePersonal Cuisine!!

This is hands-down the BEST bread I've ever tasted in my life It instantly took me back to growing…read moreup in Europe, where every loaf felt like a warm hug from home. This solopreneur baker pours so much love and care into every single batch--the dough is alive with intention! All their products are beyond incredible: organic, fresh, rustic, and completely free of any additives, flavors, or chemicals. It's the kind of bread that reminds you what real food is supposed to be--healing, nutritious, and insanely delicious. Totally worth the price, especially when you see what the big brands are pushing out there (hello, glyphosate nightmares ). If you're craving authentic, soul-satisfying bread made by a true artisan, run--don't walk--to this gem. Supporting small solopreneurs like this is what keeps the good stuff alive!

This bread is the best sourdough I've ever had ... beats anything from NY or San Francisco let…read morealone St Augustine The loaves have a springy airy center and crunchy crust. Try the doughnuts too! Worth heading to one of his pop ups ... a true artisan baker and total gem of a little business

This is second year we have attended and bought a second piece from the same artist as last year…read more This show is a bit small but the town has many galleries to explore with a variety of art to view and purchase. Highly recommend arriving earlier in the morning to find free parking within the local neighborhood.

I was just SURE this would be a great art show, but NOPE! Don't waste your time! We even paid $ 10…read more for parking, and was outta there in about 10 minutes! It SURE makes our Ft. Pierce market SO much better in comparison, in fact there just ISN'T any comparison, PLEASE don't waste your time on this one!