Went here for a work team building event and it was perfect from beginning to end…read more Chef Alex, our instructor for the day, was personable, funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining. It was very obvious that Chef Alex had conducted multiple corporate team building events as well as being a skilled/seasoned chef. We had 22 people for our team building event and there was plenty of space for us to each have our own cooking stations (teams of two) and there was ample seating for all of us to enjoy the fruits of our labors after the cooking was completed. We prepared thai food for our event and, WOW, was it amazing. I mean (literally), this was the best thai food that I'd ever had and this is coming from someone who's wife says "you eat way too much thai food!" The very tasty food is a testament to how well run this place is because we are just a bunch of accountants but we also apparently have an inner self that knows how to cook thai food. Overall, this place is clean, fun, there is ample parking and I would highly recommend. If this place wasn't so far from me, I'd definitely go back on a date night with my wife.

We recently brought our All-Star baseball team to Sauté for a team-building event we called…read more"Cooking with the Coaches," and it was such a great experience from start to finish. Chef Alex was absolutely amazing. He was incredibly accommodating, especially with our very last-minute booking request (less than a week's notice). Throughout the entire event, he was patient, kind, and engaging with the boys. He took the time to guide them at each cooking station, clearly explaining what to do and then letting them take over and experience it hands-on. He created a really fun, relaxed environment where the kids felt confident and involved. We all trusted the process, and the food turned out fantastic--but even more than that, the boys had a blast doing it. It was the perfect mix of learning, teamwork, and fun. I would highly recommend this experience for any team-building event, youth sports team, or even private parties like birthdays. It's interactive, memorable, and really well-run. Thank you again, Chef Alex, for an amazing afternoon! -- San Marino Little League All-Star Team

I selected Taste of Pace for my husband's 40th surprise birthday party due to some great reviews on…read moreYelp. I threw a hail mary and booked without having tried the food myself before and prayed that the experience would be wonderful. To say i was satisfied with them would be an understatement. Though i booked them last minute (literally 2 days before the event), Brooke was more than accommodating and helped decrease the stress! Communication was clear via phone and email and in the course of a couple of hours, she had given me customized menu options within my budget as well as vegan restrictions -- all while i multitasked at work! On the day of the event, her staff arrived promptly at the discussed time and had the food prepared and set up nicely. Everything was beyond expectations and i was complimented all night at how good the food was. Bonus: they are a zero waste company and also used biodegradable eco-friendly utensils! a company after my own heart. I will definitely book them for future events and recommend them to anyone looking for amazing food and great service with a sustainable mindset!

We got married at the Hudson Loft in DTLA and food is a very important aspect for us, so we knew we…read morewanted fresh, delicious food for our wedding. A criteria we had when searching for a caterer was having a family style option so that our guests had a chance to eat multiple items/dishes. We knew we didn't want each person to just get one plate of food with a single protein choice; we wanted a feast! After finding Taste of Pace through some online research, we scheduled a tasting, which completely blew us away! Pace had us come to a loft where she cooked all of the dishes as we sat, ate, drank, listened to lovely Italian dinner music, and chatted with Brooke to go over the menu options. We instantly booked with them after. They also helped with the open bars we had at the wedding, so the food, the alcohol, the staff were seamless and amazing. We keep getting comments on how delicious the cocktail hour appetizers and dinner platters were. For cocktail hour, we had a charcuterie station, hamachi crudo, risotto cakes, and hangar steak. For dinner, we had an heirloom lettuce salad, braised short ribs, salmon, fingerling potatoes, and seasonal veggies w/ burrata. I was definitely not one of those brides that don't get to eat a bite of their food at their wedding. Oh, I sat and ate my ENTIRE plate of food! My favorite thing about Taste of Pace is that they are a zero waste catering company and they use every part of their ingredients. It's so amazing!

I'm going to do this again and again. This is my happy place…read more I was late. Trying to rush out of work early on a Friday never works. Then there was the traffic on the 101. I was going to miss the meet & greet window and show up in the middle of the first class. Late for class on the first day of school! What a nightmare. The sun was setting as the 33 started twisting and climbing into the hills of beautiful Ojai, and my worries melted away. I arrived at Calliote Canyon and was immediately awed by the property. It's gorgeous--definitive California. Jill greeted me at the door with such warmth, and ushered me to the screen porch where Chef Carol was in the middle of her first lecture of the weekend--herbs. Chef gracefully incorporated me into the lecture with brief introductions and catch-up. Jill magically appeared with a beautiful small plate of nosh and a glass of wine, along with the recipe packet and a pencil for note taking. What traffic? I was at work earlier today? Instantly all the cares and concerns of the real world evaporated from my mind. I needed that more than anything. I felt utterly at ease. And I was learning! I learned so much over the course of that weekend. I found myself taking notes right away, because basically every statement coming out of Chef was kitchen gold. I generally pride myself on 'being a good cook' but man, nothing humbles your kitchen pride like learning from a chef. Chef's experience in kitchens and classrooms makes her the perfect educator in this setting. She lectures with a lovely conversational style, making eye contact and ensuring everyone is together, understanding. During practical work in the kitchen, Chef deftly moves throughout the room, giving tips and correcting techniques. All the while Jill is making sure your every need is met, you have all the tools you need before you realize you even need them, and keeping the fantastic tunes at just the right volume. Jill quite obviously put a great deal of care and attention into every detail of the weekend; she is a great host. There were 4 courses total (including a full real course where we learned stuff and made stuff on Sunday! None of this, just wrap up and say goodbyes by noon--Sunday was a full day). Each course was valuable lecture followed by hands-on kitchen work. We covered an exhaustive amount of information and technique without a trace of exhaustion. We cooked delicious food! We ate delicious food! The settings for each meal were picturesque, the ambiance was ideal. A dozen like-minded people sharing a mutual sense of accomplishment, dining under the stars and amongst the candlelight, getting to know one another over a fabulous meal. There is nothing better! Time slowed down. Wonderful new friendships blossomed. Calm, clarity of mind, relaxation, joie de vivre, happiness; these are my memories of this retreat. I'll do this again and again.

My new favorite weekend getaway for FUN, meeting new friends and great cooking for any skill level…read more I've been to two of their cooking retreats and I look forward to more as soon as possible!! I Really can't say enough positive things about each weekend. I left there feeling energized, peaceful, contended and with skills I wanted and needed to learn! Mediterranean and French were equally as enjoyable and all I can say is "I want more please" Chef Carol and Chef Gillian make the experience so easy and stress free. I felt right at home. Love you guys!! See you again next year!!

I attempted to book a sushi making class on their website. The only response I rec'd for June,…read moreJuly and Septermber was "Sorry, we have no online availability" This Place Has Shuttered

My family and I took a two-hour class on making mochi and Japanese sweets yesterday. The space was…read moreample and professional, and Yoko was pleasant, personable and a good teacher. The hands-on experience was communal, which helped to break the ice between participants. We each ended up with a few delicious treats to enjoy or bring home for later. My own work was kind of clumsy and I was not made to feel embarrassed at all, just encouraged to enjoy the process. And I did! I recommend Foodstory if want to explore Japanese food and want something fun to do with family or friends.

A Pasadena gem. My daughters are really into baking these days so it's nice to show the B&B…read moreworkers a picture of what elaborate cake we're trying to make and get all the information we need about what baking pipe tips, food coloring, frosting type, etc. are required. They really know baking! We also find much better quality ingredients in the shop than in regular grocery stores. Using the food coloring B&B sells, we only need a few drops to get rich frosting color instead of the half bottle we use with grocery store food coloring. And of course my girls love the kids cookie/cupcake decorating classes! We sign up every chance we get. Thanks Bean and Butter for helping us create all these special little moments in our family.

My younger sister took their Hello Kitty bento cake class and had the best time! Her cake came out…read moreso cute. Wanted to share in case any of you are looking for a fun thing to do. Why not learn cake piping during a weekend afternoon?

Such an amazing experience from start to finish! The chef was not only incredibly talented but also…read morea fantastic instructor -- patient, engaging, and made everything easy to follow. The whole atmosphere had such a fun, welcoming vibe that made the night feel special. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were just as good -- and yes, they're all-you-can-drink, which was a huge bonus! This is perfect for a date night, girls' night, or honestly anyone looking to level up their cooking skills while having a great time. I would 100% do this again. Highly recommend!

First time taking a class at eatz. I have a deep passion for cooking as a hobby and wanted…read moresomething fun and informative. Aside from learning new recipes i wanted a group setting that was interactive, fun and informative at the same time. Chef Cori was the pioneer for all that! She brought the knowledge, the wisdom, passion, enthusiasm into the room. She set the mood for us to have fun with her humor, her awesome taste in music and overall relaxed laid back attitude. She was awesome and I would highly recommend this for a date night, a group outing, even going yourself you will meet people interact, learn how to make delicious food that you will eat! Thank you for the amazing experience Chef Cori, you exceeded my expectations.

Great Chef! Very creative! The food was exceptional. This chef worked in Temecula for a time, and…read morewe had the pleasure of going to a dinner where he was the Executive Chef.

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Radical Cooks absolutely exceeded my expectations! The class was fun, creative, and surprisingly…read moreeasy to follow -- even for recipes I'd never tried before. One of the highlights was learning how to make mini cheesecakes using walnuts and tofu. I never imagined something so simple and wholesome could taste that good. They came out creamy, perfectly sweet, and honestly better than most dairy versions I've had. The instructor was so sweet, warm, patient, and really knowledgeable. They explained the why behind each technique, which made the whole experience feel empowering instead of intimidating. I walked out feeling inspired and excited to try more plant-based dishes at home. If you're looking for a class that's approachable, delicious, and actually teaches you skills you'll use, Radical Cooks is the place. Highly recommend! I'm not even vegan/vegetarian and I loved it!!

I reached out to Rad cooks for a potential team building activity with a company that I was event…read moreplanning with. While we did not end up booking, the owner Nina was very attentive and flexible on putting a bespoke cooking class together for our group. Additionally her quoted pricing was lower than many of the other cooking classes offered in LA. I would 100% recommend Nina and Rad chefs!

This class was amazing and taught me so much that I did not previously know about wheat bread!…read moreThink history and science class and then hands on! On arrival the parking is on the surrounding streets and since it was the weekend I found parking easily but I can imagine it's harder during a weekday. The building has a large sign so you know which door to go into for The King's Roost. I am still an amateur at making sourdough with my regular sourdough starter and when I saw this offered through Renaissance club who signed me up I was excited to learn what I'm doing wrong. Well, this class didn't teach me about how to make my current breads better, but instead taught me about the world of wheat that I've never really understood and how to make a good wheat bread which actually seems easier to do than my regular starter bread. If you take the class you'll understand the whole gluten thing and reason for needing to knead more with one versus only gentle folds with the other! I follow a girl on Instagram who used a countertop mill to mill einkorn and I always thought that's too much work and I didn't think it's something I could do. In this class I got to see the countertop mills first hand and how easy they are to use, I got to see the differences between the white or red grains and I got to taste the different bread examples fresh out of the oven! Not only that, but we were all given a portion of wheat starter to take home! I am really excited about this because as I'm getting older, proper nutrition without added chemicals and additives is becoming more important to me. Right now the dough we made in class is sitting in a bowl rising and I am just so excited to put it in the oven later and see how my very first wheat bread will come out! I'm also converted and probably will be getting my own countertop mill soon!

Great, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable place. If you love to make bread, or want to learn how,…read morethis is the place for you.

AMAZING FOOD! Liz did some of the catering for my son's 1st birthday party and everything was SO…read moreincredibly delicious. Even the non-vegans in the group were raving about her cooking! Liz was friendly and easy to communicate with. Her prices were fair and she had lots of options. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Liz and can't wait to have her cater our next party!

Liz is our personal chef who prepares meals for us every week for the past few months. She is very…read moreopen to feedback to make sure that it fits with our tastes and is conscious about supporting us to be healthier. If you're looking to get more time back in your week or cooking is not your strength then you won't regret partnering with Liz. You'll wonder how you ever survived without her. I highly recommend her services.