I had a ball!!!!! My husband and I took a DC favorites cooking class last month. From reservation to experience, everything was great. It's A fun, flavorful, and creative cooking class featuring crispy mambo wings, steak and cheese egg rolls, and a dirty banana pudding trifle that is perfect for anyone looking to try something new. read more

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We did their "Date Night" cooking class and had an absolute blast! When we walked in they had us make a themed drink (nonalcoholic options available too!). We had time to sit and chat while everyone arrived. The menu was seafood paella and orange flan, yum!! The chefs were super helpful and kept things running smoothly, while additional staff helped keep things nice and clean! We were able to create a pretty delicious meal. I will say the timing was a bit off as we finished an hour after the listed "end" time. However overall I highly recommend for date night, or just a fun night with friends! read more

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Came here for a work-related social and had a great time with my team. We made a beef wellington, and the instructors were clear, helpful, and made sure everyone felt supported throughout the process. They kept our workspaces clean and efficiently guided a group of over 24 people to successfully make a pretty darn good beef wellington. While the pricing on their site does seem a bit high, I can definitely see this being a fun experience for team building or even a unique date night. Overall, great instructors, a well-run event, and -- for some reason -- they also have amazing water. read more

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Do you LOVE cooking, but not have the time, need more instruction, or hate the cleanup? The solution to spark that joy of cooking and learn the skills to really make dishes that wow are right here in Cookology. I consider myself in advanced home Cook, however started coming here because my baking skills could use improvement. I took the baking Boot Camp and let me tell you that class was beyond fun! It made something that I dreaded, baking, into a superpower. The instructors here are great with all levels of cooks. You learn practical skills and get the instructions so that you can do the same thing at home. I've made the cookie, pastries, and bread recipes at least half a dozen times and my family can't get enough. In four hours each Sunday, I learned so much, had a blast the whole time. Met new friends. Never had to clean a bowl or utensil. Brought home a ton of food. Highly recommend! I've tried cooking classes elsewhere, and nothing compares to the wonderful instructors, quality, food, and ingredients, and learning of skills that you can actually take home because you measure everything, prepare it yourself and cook it. I've started taking other classes here and Lovett! It is a fun thing to do as a couple, by yourself, and it all started out with giving myself a gift of doing something I enjoy without the hassle! read more

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I have nothing but positive things to say about Cookology. I tried to enroll my child in a certified chef-in-training class, but I lost my part-time job after making the initial payment and had to withdraw him from the class. After contacting the manager, Cookology generously offered my culinary-loving son a free week of cooking camp. I was moved to tears when they shared the fantastic news. Thank you so much for helping keep my son's culinary dreams alive despite my financial difficulties. read more

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We recently hosted a team building event with cookology and the entire team went above and beyond to make the event work. The entire planning team was communicative and transparent with options and pricing- they heard what my team was interested in doing and our target price point and made a magical experience happen where connections were truly made. Chef Shawn (Sean?) provided great instruction, brought humor, and made all 25 of us feel like it was a 1:1 lesson. The food turned out great, the clean up crew was seamless in grabbing items that were no longer needed as we cooked, and the set up was seamless. We were also able to mingle throughout the experience and strangers became friends! Everyone spoke really highly of the experience! I have also attended cookology as an individual (one of the "How To" classes) and with friends in the experience classes. I recommend Cookology for any experience they offer- from going by yourself to going with a friend to hosting a private class. read more

The cutest Valentine's Cooking Class hosted by @cookologyculinaryschool ! It's a great way to spend quality time with your partner Items we made in the class was a Filet Mignon with Duchess Potatoes and Lava Cakes! Parking at the Ballston Mall for $1 for 3 hours read more

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My fiancé and I came for date night and Chef Troy and Gloria were professional, effective, and fun instructors! We cooked rockfish, fingerling potatoes, and a lemon tart. The space and ingredients were well-prepared and they paid a lot of attention on safety, knife skills, and cleanliness of the table. We then ate the meal together with the other couples attending and had wonderful conversations. We highly recommend this place and we will definitely come back! read more

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Booked here for an anniversary cooking class with my bf. We flew into town the same day as the cooking class, and were super excited to try it. But that ended up being the extent of our excitement. I opted for this particular class because it's one of my favorite cuisines, and I eat it weekly. (Piri piri shrimp, Jollof rice and beef suya, also banana fritters) It is located within the mall, so that was helpful as I also made reservations somewhere else for after. Luckily it was literally doors down Now back to this place. We walked in and the host asked if we had reservations and I advised we do. She told us to go down the hall and that was it. As we walked down the hall, there were a lot of classroom type entrances and doors. So we were not sure exactly where to go. So we just hoped for the best. We eventually confirmed we were in the right room after about 10 minutes. Very unorganized. We were informed two of the patrons who paid would not be attending, which was fine with the group because we had more room to maneuver. But unfortunately they ended up showing up 1/2 through the class, and that took away from the time of those who showed up on time. The chef was busy trying to catch them up and teach us, and everyone's meal was burnt and barely edible. We walked into a kitchen and there were tables with our ingredients underneath. The food was room temperature, so I am not sure how long it had been sitting out. Quite sure it probably wasn't a safe temperature & that explains why our stomachs were in shambles the following days. The shrimp, all we did was "marinate" in coconut milk and minimal seasoning. We grabbed saute pan and cooked the shrimp & the chef already chose to pre make the sauce ahead of the class. (Was not happy about this) the sauce was very very sweet. 3/10 The beef suya was nowhere near authentic. It was not thinly sliced beef with dry-rubbed spices. The chef had us cut them in chunks as if we were making kabobs. The marinade for the beef suya & the actual meal were disgusting. There was no mixture of nutty, smokey, and spiced. It was pretty much peanut butter beef that was overcooked by the chef (we did not get to cook our own skewers) -133930/10 The jollof rice was a joke. There was no tomato base nor traditional spices and chilies. Chef Troy told us to follow his instruction carefully yet the entire class burned the skimp amount of onion provided for the rice. The whole kitchen smelled burnt and was smoked out. 1/10 Banana fritters The direction for making these were lacking. He just said scoop some in the oil and flip it. He didn't advise us how, how much, for how long, no example of how they should look. I give an extra star because we figured out to make them ourselves 2/10 The chef had a punch he made for the class that he advised had liquor in it, but it was lacking. He did say we could order more drinks for a charge but he would be the bartender so to take it easy on him. Since the mom and her young son came late & needed a lot of attention, I opted out of ordering additional drinks. I left a message regarding my experience and haven't heard anything back, definitely feel a refund is owed. Overall it is absolutely not worth the money. You can buy the ingredients and watch YouTube for cheaper in the comfort of your own home. Definitely do not travel for this like we did. read more

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We took the Indian food class and everything we made was delicious. Most of it was nicely prepared ahead of time, but there was still plenty to do yourself which made it fun. My butter chicken turned out delicious! read more

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We cooked, we learned, we ate, and through it all, we had a blast! My wife and I attended an evening class for couples on making Korean Tacos and two types of Bulgogi. After the 10-person class enjoyed our welcome cocktail, two kinds of rum, lychee nuts, Grand Marnier, and a bit of Sprite, we settled down to work. Each two-person cooking station was already set up with all the ingredients and equipment. Even though there are a staggering number of ingredients in Korean food, Chef Mark explained their organization, and everything made more sense. He also explained his process of building dishes, and that's affected how we've approached our cooking in general. Once we got down to business, it was Chef Mark, or as he liked to be called, "Mark," explaining, then demonstrating a portion of the preparation, then the class following along. Amongst all that were his suggestions about ingredient selections (not all cabbages are created equal), techniques (toss out your measuring spoons), and even a nifty way to julienne carrots. Then it all came together! We got to sit and enjoy the meal we just made. And it was surprisingly delicious. Better still, the ingredients provided yielded enough for us to have lots of leftovers to take home in the provided containers. When you consider what you get, a delicious cocktail, knowledge, entertainment, dinner, and at least lunch the following day, the cost of the class is an excellent value. read more

I booked a Halloween treats making class for my kiddies (ages 10 and 5) on Halloween day, and loved everything about the class! My kids got to make whoopie pies, hot cocoa, and pumpkin shaped rice krispy treats. I enjoyed that each family's table was spaced out and the ingredients were all pre-measured out and ready for us. The chef instructor went at the perfect speed and ensured all were following along before moving along to the next step. And, the treats turned out super delicious!! We even had some extra whoopie pie batter that we were able to take home with us. My children have been asking to return ever since. read more

I recently booked a private team-building event at Cookology and it was such a great experience! We did their "mystery basket" experience where you have 60 minutes to plan, prepare, and plate a meal (similar to the show Chopped). I was so nervous at first, but Chef Mark Chang was so friendly and VERY patient with my group's various cooking skill levels. Everyone has a blast and we plan to do another team-building event like this again in the future! read more

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just make sure there is no event that could if remotely possible deter you from even arriving late. tickets are completely non refundable. called multiple times from car having been stuck in a bad traffic accident for four hours. was told they'd let their manager know and never got back to me. read more

We had an amazing kids birthday event (with many adults) today with Chef Michael. He's incredibly skilled and kind (our daughter became ill partly way through and he was thoughtful, gentle and helpful). The cooking lessons were great for the very skilled to total novices. They created a vegan option also which wasn't required - but so kind and inclusive. All of us learned a lot, had fun and had delicious food with Chef Michael! read more

We attended a popular sushi rolling class. In attendance were pairs and singles. The chef was Mark and he was a really fun and active instructor. The space was cozy and prepped for our class. There is a kitchen area and a nice dining area. Cleanliness was evident. Our first task was to wash hands and wear the provided aprons. There are 2 small sinks in the back. Tip: there are 2 additional large sinks behind the chef Station. You can use those too. Chef Mark provided instructions and background info. He prepped some simple items like the miso soup and the sushi sauces. Instructions would be emailed to us. Working with my partner was so much fun. We learned quite a bit and can't wait to test it out at home. The art of sushi Rolling is no easy task but Chef Mark provided many tips. The sushi rolls were so tasty and based on the size you rolled, there was plenty to take home. After the class, we had an opportunity to dine on our creations! There was a small glass of wine offered. I thought it was weird that the host offered me what was left in her white wine bottle (a taste) but never came back to offer to fill my glass. read more

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We have never done a cooking class before. This one was amazing! We did a Lobster Mac & Cheese dish with Caesar salad and a lava cake. All of the food was delicious. Chef Patrick was amazing and I would go to any class he teaches. He is very knowledgeable and experienced but really takes the time to explain his techniques and guide you through each step. He made the whole class fun and it was a really great time with a great meal at the end. Highly recommend and we will be back for a Chef Patrick class! read more

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This good is amazing!! Chef Renee is THE BEST!! The experience was great!!! We had a ball!! Will definitely be back!! read more

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Highly recommend taking a cooking class here with Chef Ed. He was great! So entertaining and knowledgeable! Sara also did an awesome job getting our wine which was an added perk. The class was fun and the food turned out awesome. I mean dumplings, beef bulgogi, and a sake cocktail?? YUM! I had been looking at different cooking classes available in the DC area and picked this one for the date and price. We signed up for a class during restaurant week because it was one of the few classes during the week and was also a great deal. The class was sold out and a little crowded but I had the best seat in the house next to Chef Ed and learned so much from him. Try to get a spot near him if possible. Be early! Other cooking classes sometimes have the chef cooking one thing and you watch and get to help but here each couple prepares and cooks their own meal which I prefer. My boyfriend and I had a great date night to say the least. My only request is to please have more classes during the week for those who have to work weekends! The class also started a little late so we ate pretty late but it still worked. We will definitely be back for more classes with Ed! read more

I can't say enough positive things!! We had a wonderful team building experience with a beautiful guide through the process. Our team had nothing but great things to say about the event and I'm so glad we did this! Our chef was the right amount of pushing us but also guiding us so we ended with fantastic meals! Will DEFINITELY return! read more

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We attended the doughnut class last night and had a blast! The class and atmosphere was really geared towards having a good time, I can't wait to come back to make some sushi. Chef Jenna helped us make glazed, chocolate, chocolate glazed, cinnamon, doughnut holes, and jelly doughnuts. Warning! One batch is enough to feed 5-6 people, not 2. read more

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I went for a family cooking class and it was great! chef David and Chef Tony gave insight to why certain methods are used and best practices while preparing your dish. My daughter said i must bring her back! read more

We purchased a certificate for a Cookology kids birthday party at our preschool auction on May 6, 2021. Our daughter's birthday is May 4. When we contacted them on April 18 to book the party, I noticed that it expired on April 1, 2022. We contacted them by email asking if they would please still honor their donation to the preschool, even though we were a little late in contacting them, and our daughter's birthday happened after the expiration. After several follow up emails and two voice messages, their manager, Kori, called me on May 4, my daughter's actual birthday, to say they could not honor it. I was surprised they wouldn't be more flexible. Kori offered to redeem the certificate, but would still charge us $317 for a service fee not referenced on the certificate and for the increase in food cost, which of course wouldn't have paid had we called and booked two weeks earlier. I told the manager I needed to consult with my wife, as I was very disappointed in the conversation, tone and poor customer service from this company. My wife called back to ask some clarifying questions, as she still wanted to have the party there, shortly after and was treated very poorly by Kori, who raised her voice and belittled her. I understand we contacted them after the certificate expired. That's on us, but that is no excuse for the abysmal treatment. At the end of the day, this was supposed to be a fun birthday cooking class for kindergarteners from a preschool donation. We were really looking forward to it. Instead it turned into a contentious battle. My six-year-old daughter thought she was having her birthday party at Cookology, but we will never patron there. Just be nice. It's not hard. read more

I booked the Valentine's lunch with Chef Ed, and I am not disappointed! The instructions were easy to follow for the recipes, and he answered every single one of our group's questions about food. We had a lot! I appreciated the champagne that we got to drink while cooking, and now, I think my boyfriend has more confidence in my cooking abilities. It was worth the price, and I would go again. read more

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I came to Cookology with my partner and his niece for a gingerbread house building class during the holidays. Overall, it was o-k. Not bad, but not overly great either. Given the same choices again, I'd have opted to buy a build-at-home gingerbread house kit. Mostly because: (1) group cooking is a slow process which can be a bit wearing for those that can cook well; (2) classes of group cooking with children make me rather concerned about germ spreading as there's a lot of nose wiping and coughing going on with a room of 6 year olds in December; and (3) I'm not sure the price is justified given the instruction and activities provided. I don't regret going, but I'm not inclined to go again. I did see a birthday party group--having a group of kids do a cooking-related project together at a birthday party is a pretty great idea; I'd consider taking advantage of that option in the future. read more

It's a great place for a date night or if you just want to learn how to cook a meal wonderful dish. 5 stars.

Overall: Great experience! This was my first visit to Cookology and I left feeling highly satisfied. I barely cook or bake but really enjoyed the experience. Details, highlights, and caveats: I wanted to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and thought that a fun cooking class with some friends would be a good idea. Being a first-timer, I reached out to their customer service to inquire about large parties and Deb Claybrook was fantastic help. She gave me quotes, menus, pricing, and other helpful information about class times and availability. We ultimately were able to grab 14 slots (7 couples) in a holiday baking class (Yule Logs and Apple Cider) with Chef Javier and Chef Ed thanks to some early organization and planning (Note: many classes seemed to be fairly empty when planning about 2 weeks in advance, so getting a large group of people without going the private event route IS possible with enough lead time. Upon entering the class, I immediately realized I had made a mistake in the organization by ordering four of the tickets in my reservation, while each other couple grabbed two for themselves. This is important: Because I "conveniently" grabbed two extra spots in my party, the class was organized for 6 baking groups instead of 7. When making reservations, be cognizant that your reservation size may affect the way the chefs pre-portion groups and ingredients. Because I did not further communicate to them that we were one big group of seven couples and that we all were part of one larger group,they had no way of knowing any differently...my mistake. However, I gently explained this situation to both chefs and they were helpful in quickly gathering a final set of ingredients together so that every couple could have their own cake. Disclaimer: This may not be as easy as it was for us, nor possible at all depending on which class you sign up for and the level of pre-class prep needed for your class. Nevertheless, their quick accommodation saved the day and I imagine they would do their best to accommodate other mistakes or issues! The food: Making the cake was as typical as you would expect. Both Chefs added baking tips and techniques throughout, as well as jokes to fill in some of the lulls in conversation (Chef Ed is a hoot). Making a Yule Log was a fun experience because it was more involved than the simplicity of making cookies, brownies, or cupcakes.The final plating and decoration was fun as well...felt very much like the stuff they do on the Food Network. As a caution to new customers, please know what you're getting into. Baking and decorating a cake, while more involved than cookies or cupcakes, is not at all the same as cooking a steak dinner, or making sushi. At $75, the value felt fair, although I could understand someone not wanting to spend that much on a baking class. However, the size of the cake and the fact that we were there for over 2 hours contributed to my review (although this too was likely only because it was the last available class on Sunday). For those who think the prices are steep, a cooking class (steak, salmon, etc.) may be more worthwhile than a baking class. Either way, you should know up-front what you are generally getting into and whether the class is a good enough value proposition for you. Overall, I'd give this place a try. If you love it like we did, great! If not, try something else or leave the cooking to the professionals. The new Ballston location is convenient ($1 parking for three hours in the garage) and is near tons of other food options if you end up hating what you made. read more

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So much fun! My boyfriend and I did the early valentines cooking class and we had a blast. We really enjoyed laughing and cooking with all of the other couples. The only downside was that it said it came with wine and we never got it. We thought that when the lady came by asking if we wanted a bottle of wine that it was free so we got a bottle. Then when we were leaving she ran after us and said we had to pay. At first we thought the price was perfect for the food, time and wine but then being charged an extra amount for the bottle we got ended up being pricey. Not something I would do every week but very fun if you get a group of friends together and find something you really want to learn how to cook! read more

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Girlfriend and I took the "Burger Theory" class with Chefs Ed Hardy and Javier at the Ballston location and loved it. It ended up being just the two of us which made it even better. On the menu were shrimp and beef burgers, fried onion strings, fries and two types of mayo from scratch. Both chefs provided useful and interesting tips and information about recipes and techniques. Atmosphere was relaxed and we both had a lot of fun, made some great food. Look forward to coming back in the future. read more

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I love to do cooking classes. I had a stressful January so I was looking for something to do fun and decided to do the Ultimate Chocolate class at Dullestown Center this past weekend. Chef Dominique was wonderful. She had everything prepared and ready for us to start the class. She also did a good job explaining everything we were doing. She was patience when one young person needed some help. We baked chocolate cake, truffles, made buttercream icing, and chocolate mousse. Everything tasted wonderful! Took cake and truffles home for Valentines Day week. Thank you Chef Dominique, this was my first time taking a class at Cookology and I will be back. read more

Awesome experience with Chef Javier! He was excellent and gave everyone individual attention. My husband and I took the Pasta By Hand: Pappardelle alla Bolognese class. It was a great time. Food is awesome very tasty, for the price and event its actually very reasonable. We are very excited to take another class soon with Cookology! Chef Javier rocks! read more

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Really enjoyed the saturday night social where we cooked thai food! I didnt really know what to expect since this was my very first time to try a cooking class. Our chef guided us through everything and you get to mingle with other people taking the class which made it really fun! I would def recommend it for everyone to try, bring a date or a friend or just yourself im positive you'll enjoy the whole class! Not to mention you get to eat the amazing food you made aftr class! Yumm!! read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Cookology! This experience was really unique to other cooking classes. Not only was the class private, but it was super relaxed, and I enjoyed the fact that everything was easy going. The chef provided really good kitchen tips throughout the process. Also, it was great to learn new recipes as well as how to stretch ingredients for each meal. I definitely recommend doing a cooking class with friends, or your partner. It is a great bonding experience, plus you walk away with so much knowledge! read more

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I went to Cookology for Southwestern night. We made tamales, beef enchiladas, guacamole and flan. Our chef was very knowledgeable and personable. She patiently walked us through different concepts and instructions. The staff was attentive and kept everything moving. It was great cooking and not having to worry about dishes. Lol. I will definitely go back and it was a really fun evening that ended with a great meal. And leftovers for today because the portions are huge! read more

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Class number 3 for me! I love that I learn a new technique each time. We made fried green tomatoes and i learned about smoking a sauce in a contained container. I have never used so many veggies in a frittata and that peach/cherry dessert! Wow! read more

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I was able to attend as a celebration with co-workers! The location was clean, and the staff was friendly. When we arrived everything was setup, and ready to go for us. Chef Javi was AWESOME! We ran out of time at the end, but still felt the experience was great. We can now all make pasta, and turnovers! Thank you again! read more

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Let me a tart by saying the experience was great. The chef was patient. We learned something new. Food was amazing. The 3 stars are for the setup. It was a bit crowded. We couldn't hear the chefs instructions at times. It seemed a little unorganized. On our station there were cords hanging from the ceiling. There was hair in my food. For the amount each person paid there should have been beverages offered. I will attend again but ONLY with a Groupon read more

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I have been to eight classes. This was one of the best. (New Orleans Gumbo, Hush Puppies, and Bread Pudding) Ingredients were measured and laid out in advance. The instructor took his time to explain the cooking process and his personal tricks to cooking. Excellent class. read more

I took my wife here this past weekend for her birthday as a surprise (well not really a surprise.. I can't keep surprises.. so I ended up telling her a few days in advance). I signed us up for the Saturday Night Social - Cheapeake Bay night. Even though it was a "Social Night", the majority of the poople there were couples (they have a Date Night on Fridays). There were a few people who were not with their significant others, but I don't think it was awkward for them. Everyone was friendly and joked around. I enjoyed the group that my wife and I participated with because I thought there would be high schoolers or immature people, but my wife and I were actually the youngest group there. There was an elderly couple (I'd say at least 70 years old?) that were having a date night. It was cute. Another lady brought her father there. Also, the class sizes are small. I don't think there was more than 11 people in our class. Some of the other ones in DC have 20+ students.. which makes it hard to talk to the instructor or ask questions. We cooked miniature apple pies, crab cakes, and hush puppies. The food tasted really good and the original price per person was about $65, but there is a Fall 2013 coupon that made it about $50 for person. For $50 a person, you get a lot of food (crab cakes aren't cheap!). the crab cakes we made were HUGE and the hush puppies were plentiful. We literally had enough food for another meal (you can take home the leftovers). Also everyone gets a glass of wine with their meal. Our instructor, Kevin, was friendly and nice. He didn't go too slow or too fast. He kept things moving so that everything was ready on time. I would definitely go back here again. There are other recreational culinary classes, but most of them are in DC. I work in the DC area. Why would I want to go back to DC during my weekend? I see enough DC as it is. I really like how this place is inside Dulles Towne Center mall. My wife and I went shopping around the mall first for an hour or so and then we went to Cookology. read more

The customer service and booking process was horrific. There is zero flexibility and no room for same day cancellation. This organization does not grant future class credit so if anything comes up last minute in your busy lives...your screwed. Cookology will just take your money without any remorse or regard for their customers. Avoid this establishment like the plagure as the ownership has no idea how to run a business. read more