I had no idea what to expect with Cooking by the Bay. What I found was a welcoming atmosphere that…read moreencourages everything from beginner- to expert-level questions. The class provides all the equipment and foodstuffs, and ends with a fantastic meal; made more delicious because you can say it was your own handiwork! Suzanne is warm and attentive. Her home is perfect for hosting the small, private cooking lessons. With a total of 5 people attending our class, we worked as a group to create 4 dishes. She taught us some basic technique, as well as secret tricks of the trade. I highly recommend that you sign up for a class. You'll be glad you did!

Suzanne has created something very special: an approachable cooking class where you learn not just…read moreto create some delicious dishes but also tons of practical, hands-on tips around cooking in general. I learned far more than I ever expected and feel very inspired to cook more, and better. Take her class, you won't regret it. She makes it really fun!

My seven-year-old daughter did the spring break camp in Davis, and she had a great time. She is…read moreoften hesitant to do camps when she doesn't have any friends joining, but she came home each day super happy (and with a lot of baked goods).

I have NEVER had such a terrible experience with a business before. Absolute garbage program. This…read moreclass cost $177 a month (for 3 classes) and my kid has learned diddly squat and the portions of food he makes and comes home with is laughable. My kid has made pancakes (didn't pour them or cook them), no-bake cookie bites and "moose crunch". The pancakes he came back with were two cookie cutter size pancakes. There was 4 small No-Bake cookie bites. The moose crunch was literally Cheerios and a little bit of marshmallows and m&m candies in a snack size bag. There was no cooking whatsoever, he's done nothing but assemble ingredients and wash dishes. So he's come back home with $0.60 worth of ingredients. A $177 class! There is ZERO communication from this person. I got ONE email from her the entire time we were registered and it states they're going to charge parents for being late and will charge parents for takeaway boxes. This lady is LATE EVERY CLASS and she always ends the class early! Today was the ONE class my kids were to attend because SHE cancelled 2 of the 3 classes for the month so we got there at 10:00, as it says in the ONE email I got, and the lady at reception told me the class was moved to 9:30! This lady didn't bother emailing or calling or texting that there was a time change! I paid $352 for my two kids to NOT ATTEND EVEN ONE CLASS, and you better believe she doesn't bother reimbursing! I really wanted to love this program, my son absolutely loves cooking but WOW, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business ever. Don't waste your money, don't waste your time, you will be disappointed and what's worse, your kids will be disappointed.

I had such an incredible experience with Chef Camille Jeanty. Everything from start to finish was…read moreperfection. She comes from a Michelin star culinary background and it's evident. The process was fun from discussing the menu, to the actual day. She is over the top prepared, personable, and very warm and friendly. You can tell this is her true passion and it shines through her work. Chef Camille did the table setting, paired wines with each course, and served only the freshest, local and regional ingredients. Chefs kiss! Thanks Chef Camille for an incredible experience for my friends and I. I look forward to working with you again!

50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration…read more We recently decided to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner party and to mark the occasion with something truly special: hiring a private chef for the very first time. This turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. Immediately after contacting Chef Camille Jeanty, her calm professionalism and genuine warmth immediately put us at ease. She took the time to understand our vision for the evening and even did a walkthrough to familiarize herself with our home and setup. She then created a stunning menu that perfectly matched our preferences, including a separate menu for our young grandkids! The evening was magical... every course was delicious with a real standout being the handmade Pappardelle Alfredo which prompted several requests for seconds! It was such a wonderfully relaxed, unhurried meal ... just what our "Italian vision" had imagined! What truly set this experience apart was Camille's individualized touch offering her bespoke dinnerware, beautifully curated flower centerpieces from a local Napa Farmer and even including a lovely, printed menu for each of our guests. It is also worth mentioning that Camille's well-trained staff were extremely personable as well as attentive! Our guests were raving, and we felt so pampered and celebrated. If you are considering a private chef for a special occasion, we wholeheartedly recommend Chef Camille Jeanty and her wonderful staff. Truthfully, they felt like family, and we gave them 5 Stars from start to finish! They helped turn our golden anniversary into a golden memory!

love this place! Belinda the manager is super professional kind and so good with the kids! my son…read morehas been attending a few camps and enjoys it immensely. camps are around 9-12pm and everything is so well organized and they know how to keep kids engaged!

I took a cooking class here focused on Spanish paella, and it was such a fun experience! The…read moreinstructor and assistants were clearly knowledgeable, attentive, and made the evening really enjoyable. I went with friends and we had a great time cooking together. The portion sizes were super generous; we made tons of baked chorizo croquetas, devoured our entire paella, and still had plenty of lemon ricotta cheesecake left over to take home. Just a heads-up: the class ran from 7:30 to 9:30, so dinner ends up being on the later side. That said, it's totally in line with Spanish dining culture, so no complaints there, just something to keep in mind if you're coming hungry!

Had a great private lesson with Mellissa. She is easy going and a pleasure to work with…read more In addition to leaning some new knife skills, Melissa put together a wonderful Korean, multi-course meal to prepare together, giving great techniques and tips during the lesson. Melissa is very knowledgeable in , not only teaching cooking skills, but also nutritional and wellness as related to food. Would highly recommend for cooking and knife skills lesson.

I hired Melissa for a Holistic Yoga Retreat. I am a Holistic Health Practitioner and I am very…read moreparticular about food and meals. She impressed everyone, from presentation to flavors, she checked every single box. On time, professional, nourishing and delicious meals. She is not just cooking, she makes sure every cell in your body will feel delighted. Melissa is a great chef!

Chef Rodrigo did a cooking class for 15 women on our "sisters' weekend" at my home. It was…read moreabsolutely fantastic! Very professional, very fun, and very delicious! He listened closely when I described the group and designed the perfect evening.

I have a love affair with Spanish food and when my husband wanted to do a paella party for his 40th…read moreI was thrilled. I did some searching and found Rodrigo who was so easy to work with and super charismatic. Bonus: catered smaller parties!! He came highly recommended by a local Facebook group. Then he cooked and I seriously thought about kidnapping him!!! Delicious food that will pull at your heart strings if you've ever spent time in Spain. You will truly appreciate this if you are any kind of foody!! Then I find out he does classes too. He will be a regular part of my repertoire.

These guys are so organized. Everything was ready for us and their explanations and demos were…read moreclear. They showed us how to do stuff in little bits before it was our turn to do it ourselves, so we weren't overwhelmed with information. Facility was spotless and we each got hands-on guidance. Recommend for beginners AND experienced cooks!

We had a lovely time at Playte Kitchen! We did the farmer's market tour with Chef Sandy, and then…read morewent back to the kitchen to make risotto and a galette with both Chef Sandy and Chef Matt. It was such a fun time! Would highly recommend.

7/27/25 Zach…read moresurprised me with a ramen cooking class at The Story of Ramen. I lovvvve ramen (and noodles in general) so I was ecstatic for this experience. The Story of Ramen is located in the Mission so parking was a little tricky. We got to the general area 20 minutes before so that we could get a decent parking spot. We did the 4 hour advanced workshop where we learned about how to prepare the broth, marinated eggs, chasiu pork, tare seasoning and how to make the ramen. For that day, there were 5 other pairs. Our teachers Manville and Jeff, guided us through every step of the arduous process of making the perfect bowl of ramen. The workshop started off with a lecture about the history of ramen and the creation of The Story of Ramen. Of all the tasks we did, my favorite was making the ramen itself. After learning in detail how much work goes into making ramen, I appreciate ramen more than I ever did before. This was a great team building activity and something new for us. I highly recommend this and of course you get to eat the bowl of ramen you make at the end of the workshop!

Calling all noodle lovers! This is your sign to make your own ramen from scratch! The story of…read moreramen in San Francisco offers two amazing hands-on ramen experiences that'll turn your foodie dreams into reality. The 2-hour Ramen Party is a fun, social class where you'll make fresh noodles from scratch, assemble your own bowl, and enjoy a 3-course meal (gyoza, ramen, and mochi ice cream). The 4-hour Advanced Workshop takes it to the next level, you'll learn to craft broth, chashu pork, marinated eggs, tare seasoning and noodles, for a fully customized bowl of ramen perfection. Classes start at $70. Whether you're planning a cozy date night, friend hangout, or the perfect foodie gft, this ramen-making class is it.

I've been to Platter a few times for test kitchen dinners and they are great! The community style…read moreevents are low key and are a fun way to meet new people. The vegetarian and vegan food Austin cook's is delicious. My girlfriend rented the space for my citizenship party and it was great. I would definitely do it again. Looking forward to attending a class and other test kitchen dinners!

From the owner: platter is a vegetarian private chef service. We specialize in creative fine-dining that is elegant…read morebut unpretentious for special events, catering, and cooking classes. platter also hosts live music, interactive cooking demonstrations, private cooking classes, game nights, tasting events, and more!

The bead selection is so beautiful and huge! The customer service was amazing too! Very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful! Loved my experience there!

They are so amazing. I took in a broke necklace, some beads that I wore on my wrist and a metal…read moreleaf on a broken necklace. I asked if they could do something with all of this. She said yes. What turned out was a beautiful necklace. I was so thrilled. Plus they are very friendly and spend time to help you out. Highly recommend.