We made salmon Wellington with Chef Mark. He was very knowledgeable in the kitchen and gave us plenty of tips for cooking and baking. The portion size was outstanding, I was only able to eat half of the main dish and took the rest home as leftovers. We also made our own cookie dough and baked some of the cookies there and brought home almost two dozen cookie dough balls to bake. Overall, I would recommend this location and I would definitely do this again. read more

UPDATE: there were two chefs and an employee hovering over all of us as we wrote the reviews and most people just filled out the form and left as quickly as possible. I heard there were others who shared with concerns and they were ignored. read more

My husband bought us a cooking class for my birthday. It was a Saturday night more social class but our instructor was very knowledgeable and really went the extra mile to help us learn as much as we wanted to while still being in a more laid back environment. He went in depth about different techniques we were using and encouraged us to explore flavor profiles and how to achieve the tastes we were ultimately looking for. The food was delicious and I was pleasantly surprised at how much we learned about cooking in general from just making one dish. The price is always what is mentioned in Yelp reviews but I feel that the experience was worth the money for what we learned and a great meal on top. I would be happy to come back! read more

The boyfriend surprised me with a sushi making class a couple of weekends ago at this location. The set up was very nice, a little crowded since it was a full class. Somewhat hard to keep up with where certain ingredients were going around the table. The instructor was very nice and entertaining, which was definitely a plus. We ended up making three rolls each. Unfortunately though, my rolls were a little too thick in regards to the rice for my liking even though I did push it down so you could still see the green sheet. I would definitely encourage anyone to try this place at least once. When I found out the price though, I'm not sure if we would do this again. It is definitely something that cannot be done too often unless you are just rolling in $$$ read more

I've been here on two occasions now, and I loved both experiences! It lacks 5 stars because I think it's awfully pricey. However, the food is good quality, and they provide you with the recipes afterwards so that you can recreate them yourself. They also let you purchase wine to drink during the "event," which is nice, since they did not have this option the first time we came. Both instructors were energetic and lively, which makes for a great night! Highly recommend splurging for a fun night out! read more

Had such a fun time at Cookology at Ballston Quarter! This was an anniversary gift and it made for such a perfect date night. We got lucky and had a small class (4 people) so our chef, Chef Ed, gave us each individual attention. We had so much fun learning knife skills, tips and tricks for different herbs and how to use classic vegetables in different ways. We will definitely be back again - highly recommend! read more

Cool concept in a mall. Food was good, even though the chefs were thrown interesting types of food they had to incorporate - facon? (This was their Iron Chef like challenge). If I was to provide a little constructive criticism, I would knock out one of the walls and improve the seating arrangement and offer a few more hors doeurves prior to the first meal. However, by the end of the night, I was full but not bloated. Now I have a great gift certificate idea for friends and family. I recommend all to go, "good times". read more

I recently signed up and took the Macaroon cooking class, and overall I enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back for more classes here if there was a class that piqued my interest. The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful, and there was more than enough equipment and materials for everyone to use. I do wish we were given a printout of the recipe and tips rather than having them emailed to us. However, there are things that I think that could be improved upon. The class was scheduled for 3 hours (10am-1am), and the whole time the instructor made the class feel rather rushed. We ended up being done about 40 min early so I think that it was unnecessary and unfortunate to have been rushed through the experience and missed out on some of the instruction. Because of the rushed nature, I felt like I either missed out on doing an activity, like make the ganache, or missed out on instruction and demonstrations because I was trying to catch up. I hadn't done one of these cooking shows before so I had the expectation, given that it was a 3 hour class, there would be more instruction and a chance for repetition to correct mistakes. Since the class was for two types of macaroons I expected to make a first batch with necessary instruction, and then make the second batch to try to correct/perfect the process. Again, I hadn't done a class like this before so a time of 3 hours seemed like more than enough time to make 2 batches of cookies, and we did finish about 40 min early. I think something like this would be very beneficial in a pure learning perspective. Especially because most of the class, from my view, were unhappy with how their macaroons turned out and would have liked the opportunity for a second attempt. read more

Wow! I went to my first class with my wife on 12/2/16 and we made pan seared scallops and butternut squash risotto! We also made a chocolate souffle, which was hard work, but worth it in the end! We enjoyed learning new techniques with Chef Tony and laughed a lot! I loved mingling with my classmates and we all helped each other along the way. Such a fun way to learn. Not too serious and amazing meals! Very relaxed environment and clean! Chef Tony made everything easy to understand, too! Once we completed our meals, we took our seats and were served water and wine. Our food was amazing!!! Chef Tony sat with us and told us stories about his travels and what his favorite dishes were. What a great night! As my wife and I left, we agreed to take a class once every few months... 5 days later and we are signing up for our second class which will be later this month and we will be taking some friends this time! Love Love Love this place! read more

Date night sushi-making class for $60/person was overpriced and underwhelming. The facility is nice and most ingredients were well-prepped, but the rice was awful. Super-gummy and tasted like what you get at the supermarket. Given how important rice is to sushi rolls you would think they'd put more care into it. Together we made 3 shrimp tempura rolls and 3 California rolls, so about $50 worth of sushi for our $120. We were supposed to have Chef Mark but someone else was filling in and she was constantly "on" and just too much. I wouldn't recommend the place based on this experience and I don't plan to return. read more

My two friends and I took the sushi making class on Sunday night. It was fun! A great "Girls Night Out" activity. We made enough to take home leftovers for lunch the next day, so that helps to justify the cost. And I think I could make sushi at home now, which is great. They email the recipes after the class. read more

I recently attended a class to make french Macarons. I love to bake and it was my first time making these rather finicky cookies. It was a lot of fun. There were 6 of us and we worked in pairs. Our instructor Jenna was well-organized, patient and upbeat. She did a great job explaining the techniques involved in making a good Macaron. I would recommend this class. read more

Best date night! My boyfriend and I recently took a class here. Chef Jenna is awesome! She made the atmosphere very fun and it was great mingling with everyone! The class was a little pricey but the food was great and I like that they share the recipes with you afterwards. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great date night! read more

I attended a cooking class on 9/17/2016. Prior to the class I had to speak with Maria (the owner of Cookology) and was pleased to learn of her willingness to help customers. The experience at Cookology was great. Chef Tony has a big personality and enjoys a lot of laughs. Our cooking class took the full two hours - lots of ingredients, food preparation, and cooking. We finished cooking at around 9:00 pm and ate our dinner till about 9:45 pm. While we ate, Chef Tony shared his experience as a chef and his worldwide travels which I found interesting. The meal we cooked tasted excellent and we took home leftovers. My wife and I thought Cookology would be a GREAT idea for a first date - you're standing shoulder to shoulder, working under and over each other, talking back and forth, laughing, and learning. We were told the recipe we cooked will be emailed to us shortly - anxiously awaiting that. Overall, Cookology was a great experience. Perfect for couples, first dates, team building exercises for work and more. read more

My son and I attended the Mommy/Me cooking class on Sunday, My son loves to help me in the kitchen so this was a perfect "date" for us. He really enjoyed making the pie dough and eating the smashed potatoes and especially the chocolate ganache. I thought the class was well run, organized and stayed on schedule. My only suggestion would be to have some type of hand wipes or paper towels available in the cooking area during the class. We are eager to schedule another class to learn and have more fun. Thank you Cookology! read more

My 14 year old son took a weeklong class earlier this month and loved it! He was surprisingly happy each day to get up and go to class. Even wanted to make dinner for the family the last day of class. I'll be sending him to another class before school starts. read more

Our instructor was knowledgeable, helpful and well organized. His explanations were clear and thorough so we always knew exactly what we were doing. It felt a little rushed at the end of the class, but only because there was a lot of info to cover. read more

My daughter and I did a class together and it was wonderful. Very organized and fun and I would highly recommend it.

After spending $$$ for a cooking class for my husband and I, I came down with a cold the day before. I called Cookology 24hrs before our class to see if we could reschedule out of respect for their other patrons. It seemed like a no brainer to me - why would they want someone who is sick to be cooking in the same kitchen as others?! They refused to let us reschedule or give us a refund. What kind of business is this? We will either have to be out $100+ or go to the class and risk getting others sick - great policy!! WORST customer service - do not go here! read more

I love Sushi and Japanese culture in general. My dream is to visit Japan one day and enjoy the best Sushi straight from the land of the rising sun so when I heard Cookology offered a Sushi class i jumped on it ASAP. Let me say what an amazing experience it was to learn how to make Sushi, our instructor was chef Lauren who made the class fun and enjoyable. Now i brag to friends that I can make Sushi which i must admit I do a good job of thanks to this class. Additionally I feel this class de-mystified the process for me and i can enjoy a new hobby as well. I highly recommend Cookology to people of all ages looking for a new hobby. read more

Ok, I take lots of cooking classes and I wanted to try this one. It is close to my office and I could do it after work if as my husband teaches college classes a couple of nights a week. I had Chef Mark. He was good. Pleasant, Knowledgable, nice, funny, good skills, etc. No complaint there. However, when I take a class, I expect the produce/meat/etc to be at a peak that would give me the best meal. It wasn't like Cookology didn't know that the class was happening, it was their schedule! The bananas and avacodos were so unripe that it really effected the taste and the consistances of the recipe. Bad planning. Then we never get the recipes on time. I expect to have them at the class, so I can make notes. However, I was told that they would be emailed to us. Had to send a message asking for the 1st set. The second time, a website address was given after the class, but it didn't work, so had to call again. The thrid time I never got the recipes despite calling and asking. THe business side seems poorly run. The food side is good, you can learn to cook from classes there. . read more

My wife and I took the pad tai class over Valentine's Day weekend. The staff was very nice but a few things bothered me: 1. Our chef (Jeff) was extremely disorganized and spent much of the class hunting around the kitchen for utensils and cookware (this may not have been his fault). Half of the burners in the class did not work, which really screwed up the timing of the class. Jeff was researching how to make these dishes while he was giving the class. He was not prepared! 2. There were not ample to-go containers, which most people wanted. Chef Jeff actually rinsed out his Gatorade bottle and used it as a to-go container for one of student's soup. This was disgusting and probably in violation of several health codes. The bags they gave us were used plastic grocery store bags. I think it is good they are recycling bags, but wrinkled up used plastic bags look very unprofessional. 3. We had to ask for the recipes for several weeks. We have still not received them. I'm not sure if I would try Cookology again. Perhaps this was just a bad experience, but why waste my time and money to find out. I would like to say that other than the chef putting soup in his used Gatorade bottle, the rest of the facility seemed very clean, and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Just attended the Iron Chef challenge at Cookology and it was amazing! My hubby and I went for an anniversary date- chefs, staff and management were friendly and attentive and we had a GREAT time! Not to mention the food was fabulous!!! read more

I've been going to Cookology consistently for almost a year and I absolutely love it. When my wife and I first started going we had very little experience in the kitchen and the most successful meal I could make was a grilled cheese sandwich. Now I can cook everything from authentic Asian cuisine to French, including technical dishes that are difficult to execute successfully. The staff are very polite and helpful and the executive chef is nothing short of phenomenal. Taking classes at Cookology is one of the best investments I have made, and despite having taken almost every class they have to offer, I will continue to go back again and again. If you have an inquisitive mind and the desire to learn how to cook interesting food with solid technique, Cookology is for you! read more

We had my daughter's 4th birthday party just last weekend and I must say, it was a BLAST. The kids had a phenomenal time and so did the parents, imagine a kids party where the parents can actually relax and sip wine, that was us!! :-) I must give some kudos to Chef Mark, he handled 15 4 year olds with a panache that is reserved for kindergarten teachers - brilliantly done. I must also give a shout out to the owner, Maria, one of the kids in our party has a dairy allergy and she went out and bought a special soy cheese for him, so that he would not feel left out of making mac n cheese - I really appreciated that!! The price is a little high, but as with everything, you get what you pay for and this was worth every penny. Thank you Cookology for a most memorable party!! read more

My 7 year old daughter took the kids breakfast cooking class today with Cookology and she really enjoyed it. She helped cook cinnamon rolls, cheddar cheese biscuits and baked eggs and she is looking forward to taking another class with them. The class was a drop-off class so I didn't stay the whole time, but, the instructor seemed to be good with kids so I felt comfortable leaving her. I checked on her a few times and both my daughter and the other kids always seemed to be having fun. Also, prior to signing her up for this class I had a few questions so I called them and they were very helpful and informative. read more

My wife and I signed up for a "date night" cooking class. When we got there, they were planning to film the course for a promotional video to attract investors. They gave us no advance notice, there was no waiver, and they refused to acknowledge that we had a reason for concern. My wife and I , along with another couple, expressed our concerns. The owner was argumentative, rude, and clearly wasn't prepared for the questions that were asked of her. She gave us a refund without an argument, but she lost 4 out probably 20 customers that night. Not a good look for what's supposed to be a promotional video. If you had to tell someone how NOT to run a business, Cookology is the best case study you can find. I'll be surprised if they're still in business a year from now. Update - The owner, not surprisingly, responded to my original review. 1. We aren't the only customers that asked for a refund, so it clearly wasn't just my wife and I that had the issue. 2. My wife and I stated repeatedly that we had no problem with the filming, it was just your unbelievably poor attitude and response to legitimate questions that led us to ask for the refund. 3. Nobody berated your employees. One of them actually sympathized with us and said that she also didn't understand why you were so worked up over such a simple issue. 4. You had the opportunity to handle questions discreetly with the customer that first raised the issue. You chose not to do so, and instead decided to loudly announce your mistakes to the group. Had you chosen a different route, it probably would have played out differently. 5. No one, including my wife or I, ever said that we would sue you. We said that by not having a waiver, you were opening yourself up to lawsuits from anyone who chose to pursue one. We only went out of our way to mention this because you said that you didn't understand why a waiver would be necessary. So, we helped you understand. 6. This isn't just a courtesy. If my understanding is correct, you're legally required to have a waiver when using the film/video for promotion, which you volunteered that you were. You specifically said that it would be used for pitching investors. That's promotion. You came across as though you knew that you had made a mistake, and ended up looking foolish in front of your employees and customers. Rather than handle it gracefully, you got upset, and made the situation even worse. Had your response and demeanor been even remotely professional, filming or not, you would have kept every customer you had that night instead of losing the 4 that you did. read more

Generally good but just forget about EVER getting the recipes after class. Non responsive customer service.

If you actually want your recipes after the class (which is part of what you pay for), don't waste your money. I took a class back in April and after 4 attempts, I still haven't received any resolution. I had high expectations given the ratings, but they've really dropped the ball and simply don't seem to care about earning repeat business. Buyer beware! read more

Not really a cooking class, more of an activity. If you sign up for a class that gets busy then you are crammed with too many people in a small area. They don't even have enough of the hot plates so someone is cooking on a flame and others are cooking using induction cook tops. There is no real instruction on anything, the instructor quickly goes over the steps. The recipe they provide after the class is very different than the ingredients used in the class. I don't think I will go back. read more

We also were gifted a $150 gift certificate by my dearest friend just prior to 2012 for our wedding. It says it expires in 2015, but when I just went online to book our classes, it says it was used, which, obviously, it was not. We will be attending classes soon anyways and we will see if she is as horrible as all the reviews say. I'm holding my breath. I'll jump on the lawsuit bandwagon if she doesn't honor ours. But first I will give her a chance to fix her reputation. read more

I really really really wanted to like this place. I first heard of Cookology a couple years ago and thought it sounded so neat, finally my boyfriend and I made it to our first class. He signed us up for the sushi making class as one of my Christmas gifts. So let me recap our visit from the beginning: My boyfriend and I were the first ones to arrive. It was a weird vibe from the get go. There were about three employees sitting at desks, no one really looked up to greet us or ask us why we were there. Finally one person shouted from their desk, never getting up, and told us where to sign in. We asked if we could buy a bottle of wine so we could have a drink while we wait. The staff obliged and directed us into an empty room so we could sit and wait. Okay so let's get to the cooking.... There was a second class going on at the same time using the main kitchen, since the sushi class doesn't require much cooking we were in a smaller room that suited our needs just fine. Our instructor was very nice, very friendly, helpful, and seemed fairly knowledgable about sushi making and Japanese cuisine. The class itself I have no complaints about. So here is where things turned BAD. When the class ends you are supposed to be able to eat your sushi while you enjoy a glass of wine. This is advertised as being part of the package. The cost is $75 per person, not cheap, in my opinion. Anyways, as I stated earlier there was a class going on at the same time as us. We finished about 10 minutes after them. The other class was seated around a very nice table, with actual plates, silverware, and full glasses of wine. By the time we were done there was no room for us... the instructor suggested we could pull up some chairs next to the sign in table and eat off of that. The staff just watched us as we moved chairs from one room to the next. Then oh yeah, we ate out of STYROFOAM TO GO CONTAINERS! No plates, no silverware, nothing.. We had to ask our instructor for our glass of wine. She poured my boyfriend and I maybe 1/4 of what a glass of wine should be. I've had bigger servings of wine at Communion than this place. When she was done she placed the wine on her desk. We all decided that the staff was undoubtedly under pouring us so they could drink when we left. The quality of sushi was mediocre at best, and our avocado's were not good. I really couldn't ever recommend this place to anyone, ever. read more

My husband and I received a gift certificate for our anniversary from a family member last year. I tried to redeem it online for a class for me and my daughter (my husband's schedule doesn't allow for him to go to a cooking class) and my gift certificate wasn't applied to my order. I was charged the full amount for the class. I tried to email several times and call several times (left messages since there wasn't an answer during business hours) and after waiting over 2 weeks for a response, I called one last time and was finally able to talk to a human. She didn't seem fazed by my experience and when I asked to cancel the class because I was unhappy with their customer service, she just said, ok and cancelled my reservation. The part of this whole thing that upsets me the most is that they just made $100 on an unused gift certificate. So, I guess that's ok with them vs having a happy customer. read more

I treated my fiance to the Pasta Making Date Night class here for Christmas and we had a great time. There was a bit of confusion about the start time as the website said a different time than the confirmation email, but when I called the man who helped me was quick to apologize and assured us which time was correct. Once arriving, the chef brought us all into the kitchen and immediately got us started. Now that I've done it, Pasta Making is definitely something that is best learned from someone in person. There's a lot of technique in mixing the flours and wet ingredients and knowing when it's mixed and the right consistency requires some instinct and experience. While the chef went through some of the directions quickly, she was always willing and able to take questions, call out reminders, etc. as we went along. In total we made two different pastas, fillings, sauce and cannoli. When we first saw the amount of filling we thought we would be hungry afterwards, but it actually made a TON of food, so we definitely found that the price was worth what we learned and the food we got. Bonus: they offer to-go boxes if you don't finish the meal. read more

Unfortunately I wanted this to be a higher rating. I have attended several cooking classes in the area throughout the years including Williams Sonoma and Sur La Table classes so I was hoping Cookology would be similar. Unfortunately it was a great disappointment and for the cost of the class was not worth it. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a very nice woman who signed us in and had has wait until the chef was ready for us. The chef came to get us about 10 mins after class start time so we walked into the kitchen. There were stations set up for us so I was hopeful but that is where the organization stopped. The chef started to show us how to chop veggies for our beer beef stew but then stopped halfway through to get our veggies for us and have us start. Then he jumped over to the induction burners and started talking there but with his back to us. Then he went to his laptop to view the recipe, then back to the cutting board, then the induction burners, etc. etc. As you might be able to tell he was very disorganized and not prepared for us. We also had to find our own tools to peel the veggies and stir our pots as they were not out and ready for us. We also worked on a beer cheese sauce, pretzels and cupcakes all while jumping around each other, trying to find utensils, grab ingredients and keep our recipes moving forward. It was quite chaotic. I already have a good cooking foundation so I was fine to move ahead but if you did not, this would have been a very difficult class. Additionally, the class went over by 1.5 hours. It was supposed to end at 7:30. We left at 9 PM after hurriedly trying to eat what we had made. This chef might be a good teacher for 1 item but not for 4 different items as he is not organized and not good with directions. He also continued to make references to an offsite event that had happened earlier that day and most of the cooking utensils were gone because of that event. Again, very disappointing since we had paid $75 per person. I would have expected more for that price. read more

My two daughters, ages 7 and 9, just took one of Cookology's kids' summer camps and loved it! They learned how to make a great French menu each day and were so proud of what they had created at the end of each class. The camp introduced them to new cooking techniques, new foods, and new friends. We were so impressed with the program and the chef, Michael Feidt, who ran the class. Chef Michael was wonderful with the kids and my girls were eager to go back every day and learn from him. We can't sign up for another class this summer because of prior commitments, but I am definitely signing the girls up for future classes and camps and am going to look into adult classes for myself and my husband! Thank you, Cookology! read more

I signed up for the french cooking series, which was 4 classes. I really enjoyed how everyone has their own cooking station and you get to eat your own food unlike other cooking classes I have taken where each course is split up between the people and you share the food at the end. Each time I went we cooked something really delicious and Chef Jeff was extremely accommodating to each group! He explained everything thoroughly and allowed everyone to enjoy themselves. This is a fun activity for anyone to do on their own (as I did), with their friends or significant other, or as a large group as I saw multiple companies and groups having an event. They occasionally give you a glass of wine to drink while cooking and you are able to buy a bottle there if you would like to drink it while cooking. A fair warning that although class was from 7-9 we ate our meals at 9 so you will be there longer than two hours! I would recommend cookology for anyone who is an experienced cook or someone who wants to step out of their comfort zone! read more

Booked a private class for our Brownie Girl Scouts and paid a $100 deposit. Our Scouts sold over 1400 boxes of cookies and picked a class at Cookology as their reward. I called a week prior to our class to give a final headcount, but was told our reservation wasn't in the system. But no worries, they would make it work. I was also told they'd email me a contract. No contract arrived, so I left a voicemail asking for the contract and a phone call to confirm reservation. Nothing. Day of the event I get a call at 9:45am stating that their instructor is sick and our event is cancelled. How convenient. I spoke to the owner and asked if she'd be willing to give us a discount or any compensation for cancelling our class and was told "You don't get anything for free" and they only thing we could do would be to reschedule. No thank you! Our Brownies will cook elsewhere. read more

Went to Mexican Fiesta...and had a great time. Chef Dell keep everyone entertained while teaching some new techniques that I will incorporate into my knife skills. The food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the sit down dinner was a blast. It is a good time and I recommend giving it a try. I want to give the knife skills and techniques class a shot...amazing how much time is saved when you know the proper way to cut. Looking forward to the next class. read more

I attended the French pastries & desserts class today and I loved it! Chef Jenna was funny and she knew what she was doing, she also provided a lot of help and explained what we would do before we got started. The cooking environment was clean and there was enough of everything, supplies and ingredients, which I feel like is very important to have a great cooking experience. To sum up, the parties tasted great, it was fun preparing them and I learned a lot, which is the reason I came. read more