INCREDIBLE. Andre was amazing and the service was impeccable. Not only was the food amazing, it was…read moretailored to my wild ideas - chef Andre even made me a gourmet version of Dino Nuggets and Mac and Cheese (since it's one of my favorite meals) that I'll think about forever. Gather & Forge made my 30th birthday one for the books!

Completely incredible dinner with Chef Dan at Gather & Forge. The meal was truly exceptional,…read moreunique, & everything that came out was presented beautifully. Dan was so nice, helpful at explaining each dish, and made the overall experience seamless for all the guests. We had a large 15 person group and this was the perfect evening meal. EVERYONE was impressed and had the best evening. I highly recommend using them for your future chef needs!

We arranged Chef Danushka in Austin, TX through Cozymeal. We had a great cooking class and really…read moreenjoyed our time with the chef. Chef Danushka is a character and really made the experience fun. Her classes are offered at her house which has a great kitchen and entertaining space. We did a southwestern grill menu. We all got to participate in the making of the meal with different tasks - cutting up veggies, making guacamole and elote corn, grilling the meat, cutting the meat, etc. You can bring your own wine and beer to her classes which we did. We was very accommodating with glasses. Overall the class was fun, the food was delicious and we had a good time. Definitely recommend Chef Danushka.

I tried using the website to find a private chef for a cooking class locally. We were excited to…read morebook our experience and looking forward to the class. Then, 24 hours before the class, the chef updated the posting to notify attendees that the class would be run by Sur La Table. We have been to a class by Sur La Table and it was so bad we left 30 minutes into the class. I contacted CozyMeal to let them know about the bait & switch, and talked to them on chat. They refused to help. I have tried calling them, and they have not answered. This company is an absolute sham and only wants to take your money and run.

Freda's Kitchen - Iron Chef Review…read more We engaged Ashley and her team to create an Iron Chef style event for our family of fifteen ages 5-84 over the holidays. They did an absolutely incredible job! Ashley made sure every detail was taken care of and coordinated the entire event flawlessly. Ashley's team members (Kyle, Kristin, Holly and Chef Uyen Pham) were all exceptionally professional and they ensured it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Although the final results are still under protest (just kidding). We highly recommend Freda's Kitchen for anyone looking for something different whether it be a team building or in our case a family event. We also held it at Wilson's Appliance in Dripping Springs who were gracious in allowing to use their top of line equipment in their model kitchens.

My friends and I did a cooking class here and had a great time. Our chef and her assistant were…read morereally friendly and down-to-earth, and they gave an introduction letting us know about their business and why they started it, which gave some meaning to what we were doing. The space where we ate was gorgeous and felt like we were dining in someone's beautiful home. Half our group was running late (30 minutes!) due to the marathon closing off some roads, and they still gave us our full experience. FYI, it is BYO here! If we had known earlier, we would have brought our own additional drinks, but they did serve us wine. The kitchen was a little cramped for 14 of us, and compared to other cooking classes I've done, it was a little ad-hoc getting everyone organized. They didn't have a pre-set number of people for each station, and with only 2 staff, they were stretched a little thin helping everyone. It all worked out, but it was a little slow figuring out who would do what, with rough last minute estimates on how many people were needed at each spot. Still, our food was great, we all learned some new kitchen skills (though the chef did help us quite a bit to get us there!), and we had a fun time! There were tons of leftovers too.

I love Sur la Table and always find a ton of accessories and appliances I want to purchase for my…read morehome. Our local one closed recently so, it was nice to come browse a familiar store while in town visiting a friend. I actually found some beautiful glass tableware that is made in Portugal and looks almost identical to some I nearly purchased in Lisbon last year but declined due to the expensive shipping fees/weight. Great to see an alternative here for a much cheaper price minus the fees.

We signed up our visiting grandson for their Coastal Italian Cooking Class. He is 14 and already an…read moreaccomplished cook so this was right in his wheel house. We did have a faux pas as we did not realize that a paid adult had to accompany him. Kudos to the staff for giving us a hall pass and allowing junior to attend the class with us standing off to the side. He had a blast preparing dishes with his three teammates, making fresh pasta for the linguine and clam sauce, and even a desert pizza. The class was well organized and the chef instructor and assistants made sure everyone's dish was prepared and cooked to perfection. I did get a chance to sample the pasta course and it was excellent. This is a great date/family night, or Corp outing experience. Do take some time to browse the store. Sur La Table has high end kitchenware and cooking tools. So, why not a 5-star review? Well half way through the class we were informed that only one of us could be in the class area. The message could have been communicated to us a tad for professionally and customer friendly. They did accommodate us earlier so I left and got to have a beer and watch the NBA finals game for a bit.

Overall, a good grocery store with a nice selection, but I find the layout pretty confusing and…read moredifficult to navigate. I stopped in to pick up ingredients for homemade pizza and got some dough and olives, but was really disappointed by the limited vegan cheese options. I expected a much better selection from a store like Central Market. One thing I really like about this location is the outdoor seating area. They often have live entertainment, whether it's music or dancing, which makes it a fun place to hang out beyond just grocery shopping. I appreciate that community aspect, even if the shopping experience itself could use some improvement!

This is not ordinary grocery store. They offers an amazing variety of high-quality products,…read moreincluding fresh produce, unique international items, prepared main dishes and sides, deli meats and cheeses, and a huge selection of wines and craft beers. They also have made-from-scratch breads, desserts, bakery items, and delicious gelato. There's so much to explore, and it's a great place to discover something new. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Definitely worth a visit, even if you're just browsing!

What an amazing date night experience. It was a full class with about 16 people I think. Mostly…read morecouples but a friend group as well. BYOB but water was provided if you didn't want to drink. The instructors were extremely skilled at walking us through the process and giving us confidence to try to skills and spices. At the end, the full recipes were provided and I've remade some of the items a few more times at home. Great experience all around!

Such a fun date night experience! The cooking classes are held in a beautiful space in east Austin…read moreand are lead by very talented and kind chefs. They describe it as a "recreational" cooking class, which means there is some light cooking involved but they've done a lot of the heavy lifting which takes the stress out of the experience and maximizes enjoyment. There were about 15 people total in the class. It's BYOB and they give you all the recipes after. We attended the New American Mediterranean class. Menu items included strawberry gazpacho, an arugula salad, carrot hummus, lovely grilled chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices, and berry ricotta tarts for dessert. Each item was more epic than the last. My girlfriend and I agreed that this was the best meal we've had in a long time. Absolutely delicious! We can't wait to try some of the recipes at home, and attend another cooking class (possibly the Italian one!) soon.

Chef Lida is wonderful go work with! Not only is her food amazing, but she really takes the time to…read morelisten to your specific needs to make sure everything is the way you want it. It's obvious through her work that she's very passionate about what she does. I will use Foodie Delites again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a personal chef that will cater to their needs.

Chef Lida is a very versatile and an amazing Chef instructor or mentor. I have learned a lot from…read moreher since my cooking skills were very basics. I have a hobby and a deep appreciation for fine dinning and good meals so I am able to recognize a good dish when I try it. The taste of every single dish that I prepared under Chef Lida's supervision amazed me!. No matter the cuisine style that we prepare Italian, American, French - the taste of the meal was always outstanding. I have learned from her Chef's secrets to make a dish go from good to superb. She is an amazing Chef and she explains every step of the meal preparation and gives you great tips and recommendations. She is a very energetic, positive, amicable person. And above all she is passionate about creating delicious, healthy, and good looking food. I would recommend her to anyone that would like to improve her/his cooking skills or to anyone that would have a personal celebration and would like to make that event special for everyone. She will prepare the best menu and she will go above and beyond to meet your guests needs. Patricia González

I had scheduled a cooking class for the first weekend in March. It was all set and confirmed- we…read morehad even picked the menu. I got an email two weeks before the date and they said that something had come up and gave me alternative dates. This event was for people out of town and needed to be that specific date. Luis emailed me back and said that another date would be the date. I was very frustrated that the date was changed. I made a booking elsewhere. Thai Fresh emailed me and said that they could actually do the original date. I emailed them back and told them that I already had another booking. My suggestion would be to keep bookings and not try to reschedule. Very frustrating working with them.

I was tasked to plan a bachelorette weekend trip in Austin with 5 girls. The cooking class came up…read moreon Groupon, and thought it would be a fun idea to add this to our itinerary. Since we were going to be in Austin a specific weekend, we didn't have much of a choice on what class to take. The only class available was Thai Vegetarians. All the girls ended up liking the food. We made Hot and Sour Soup, Bean Thread Salad w/ tofu and mushroom, Pad Prik King w/ tofu and red curry paste, and Pad Sea Ew w/ tofu and eggs. I thought they tasted as good as the dishes with meat. There were a total of 11 people in the class. Jam was feeling under the weather, but you wouldn't have known it. We all stood around an island while Jam explained the dish and the ingredients while guiding us on what to do next. The island was split up in three burners so there were 3-4 people making a serving of each dish. It was interactive and we all were able to contribute. She gave us a hard copy of the recipes at the beginning of class, and you can chose to follow them/take notes. There were a lot of leftovers and some brought them to go. It was a little warm inside. They needed to crank up the temperature just a wee bit. They also ran out of Thai tea. We ordered 5 but they only had enough to make 1. I do agree with the other reviewers about the cost of the class. I wouldn't have paid the full price for this type of class and am glad we purchased a Groupon. Overall, we had a great time. We left there full and more knowledgeable about Thai cooking.

My husband and I have been using Modern Cupboard's personal chef services for almost 10 months now…read more Vanessa is great, she took all of our dietary restrictions into account and makes some really really yummy meals. We were people who ordered out every meal and ate frozen meals for lunch each day. Now we have fresh food delivered each week and it's so easy to reheat. All the back and forth (and drama) that came with dinner time is gone. On top of that, the meals she makes for us are healthy and diverse from week to week so I don't get sick of it (like when we did Snap kitchen). Cannot say enough great things about the Modern Cupboard and Vanessa.

If I could give Chef Vanessa and the Modern Cupboard 10 stars I would. I work for a local…read moreConcierge Company and we provide Private Chef services for our clients on a regular basis. I have personally booked Chef Vanessa for 15+ private events. Ranging from party of 4 to a party of 20 KEY.co My clients rave about her, each and every time. Getting price quotes, sample menus, dietary modifications is a quick seamless process. She has quickly become a favorite of my VIPs. Not only is Vanessa wildly talented in the kitchen, she is a delight to work with. Angela Ashley KEY Concierge KEY.co Austin Texas

This place is the best. I had gone to many classes about 10 years ago and after a hiatus, I…read morereturned because I saw that there was a cool class for Mardi Gras. It wasn't my first Mardi Gras demo class, it lasted about 3 hours and there was wine pairings. It was a wonderful way to celebrate in a lowkey and delicious setting. The chef spoke about the way to prepare the dishes, we tasted them and I learned that New Orleans cuisine has many sauces which (for me) are quite complicated so I am happy to eat them on special occasions when I'm dining out. Most classes are minimum 60-80 dollars and can cost more depending on the ingredients. The classes can be demos or hands-on. Some are 21 and up and will offer wine pairings as well. Pro-tip, they release next month's schedule (on event brite) on the first of the month and offer a 10% discount if you book your next month's class within the first 7 days of the previous month. This year, I was checking out their schedule and it piqued my interest that they offered a shorter than average (1 hr) Lunch and Learn to celebrate Mardi Gras. I booked my ticket which was about 30 dollars, a steal compared to their usual prices. I was delighted to see that Chef Sid was still there, whipping up delicious New Orleans cuisine. We had the crab creole dip, crawfish etouffee over rice and we finished with a brownie and butter pecan praline frosting. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. I also learned a few tricks to try. I hope they offer more of these opportunities because it was a quick, and cost effective way, to come back!

We attended the Paella Valenciana class. What a blast! Our two instructors were terrific and fun…read more We started by making an eggplant and bell pepper dip, then a fantastic chicken and duck paella, and then we were served an excellent flan de Naranja. Would absolutely do this again. Totally fun 2.5 hours and went home with leftovers!