Ok first off it's no wonder she's highly rated and tops yelp for "cooking classes for couples" - my…read morewife had asked about doing a cooking class for a date night so I did a little research. We had already attended the frys on shea baking night making scones where we just helped the chef... It was more an informational class to sit across the bar because I suppose their insurance doesn't allow you to really get involved there. Other courses in the valley are larger scale classrooms with more students where you won't get as involved and you may as well watch a video online for free. I have to say when I talked to Maggie about how the structure was and if we cooked or helped, I was happy to hear that her response was "oh, I give you an intro and sample how to make things but you're doing the prep and the cooking." She gave an intro that is great for beginners and culinary experts alike. Pay attention during her review of recipes though, because the rest of the class will be sharing your dish when you are done preparing it. The kitchen environment allowed for plenty of room for six people in our class to both cook and move around safely as well as plenty of preparation knives, cutting boards, measuring and mixing bowls, A beautiful set of all clad cookware and a gorgeous Viking 6 top gas grill. If you're concerned that it needs to be a professional kitchen for classes I'd say she and her husband setup the kitchen in a professional manner. My wife and I absolutely loved our date night, the prep work together and with the other classmates, and the food to top it off was awesome! My advice to this : Be hungry- there will be a ton of food to enjoy! Bring wine :) Take notes so you can make the dishes again at home. Thank you Maggie!

What a great experience!! My 13 year old daughter and I took a cooking class for Not So Traditional…read moreThanksgiving Side dishes. Maggie has such great life experience in the food industry. She taught us not just how to cook, but how to prep, basic knife handling, and an interesting way to prepare garlic. The first part of the class we all sat with our recipes and watched Maggie in the kitchen while she explained everything. Then we split into groups of 2 and tackled one recipe for each group. When we were done, our reward was the amazing food we cooked! Every dish complimented the others spectacularly. I cannot wait to make these again at home. Thank you Maggie for a lovely evening!

Just left Chef Leo's Food Lab and we had so much fun! Highly recommend for a date night, a…read morecouple's evening out, girl's night out, team building or just because you want to experience something new. Chef Leo and his assistant were very nice and were always nearby if you had a question or needed help. EVERYTHING was delicious! And you get to take the recipes home. We did the Cooking with Bourbon class - a MUST. My husband and i plan on doing a Date Night class or the Seafood class. BYOB - that's a plus too.

My friend Kim wanted to do something different for her bday and sent the information for a cooking…read moreclass to us! What a unique experience to do this for a friend's bday! Chef Leo was super fun and friendly, the space was clean and welcoming. The menu they have each time is different as well. We did a five course meal and was able to take home the recipes as well. Each station was properly manned and chef Leo did not assign people to it to give us all freedom to pick what we wanted to do. The equipment was great and we didn't have issues with the instructions. It's bring your own booze to drink and they have a fridge there as well that you can put your drinks in. It was a very chill and fun atmosphere and I would recommend this for anyone that's looking for a fun experience with a group of friends or even a date night. The food was plenty for the amount of people there and we even had some cool take our boxes for left overs which was so nice! I'd definitely come again and I've already shared this with other people!

I organized a group of 8 to participate in a "chef's walking tour." This was a private tour of…read morethree restaurants, with Alexis from Phoenix Palate planning everything for us. Alexis was extremely accommodating, the spots and menus she chose were terrific, and the wait staff gave us red carpet treatment at every stop. We go out to dinner a lot, but this was a unique, concierge food experience none of us will ever forget. So worth it!

I was in kind of a fix because my past caterer has started a restaurant and everyone I knew was…read morebusy. I was expecting 80 guests. I found good reviews for The Phoenix Palate and decided to take a chance. It worked out better than I expected. Alexis was easy to work with and the two chefs and three servers she sent were great. They were friendly, competent and showed up on time. The food itself was tasty and guests loved it. Alexis's menu has lots of interesting appetizers and her prices are reasonable. I would hire The Phoenix Palate again and I recommend Alexis without hesitation.

We were visiting Phoenix, AZ for a Bachelorette Weekend and we hired Chef Steven for our Taco Nite…read more He gave us an amazing quote and an abundance of food items to choose from. When he arrived at our vacation home for the weekend, he was on time and he was prepared, he came with everything he needed. We were enjoying some music and playing bachelorette games while we waited and he danced along with us while in the kitchen cooking. He was so cool and he fit right in, it felt like a friend or family was cooking for us. While we waited anxiously because the smell of the food during preparation was so good, he gave us fresh guacamole and chips and salsa. He made this amazing street corn appetizer that I don't think I can live without. WOW! The steak and pulled chicken were both cooked to perfection. We had corn tortillas, hard shell, pico de gallo, rice and beans the absolute works, and every topping your heart could desire. We also had this delicious shrimp salad that was so colourful and yummy to our tummies. Everything was seasoned to perfection and prepared just right. Let's not forget the unbelievably tasty margarita he made, I mean I was in heaven, I wanted to bring him back to Atlanta. Thank you for being so professional and responsive during the planning process. You displayed such a beautiful presentation of food and we had an absolute blast with you! I will definitely keep you in mind for future events. HE TRAVELS!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us, it was delicious!. Many thanks from us 12 ladies! You made our Bride to be so happy, she was very impressed!

Chef Steven created a memorable tapas menu for our family's recent holiday gathering. Chef Steven…read morecreated a menu with our family's needs in mind as our three-year-old granddaughter has multiple food allergies. He arrived with all the necessary supplies (dishes, pots and pans, an amazing array of culinary knives) including the food, set up shop in our kitchen, and created a flavorful meal for our family celebration. He took care of the clean-up so no one lifted a finger. Everyone loved this experience and wants Chef Steven for an encore performance soon.

We had an amazing time when Chef Josh and Chef Brian came to our home (adhering to all safety…read moremeasures) prepared, cooked and served a five course menu with wine pairings to my husband and I and another couple. The food was delectable! And, although I am NOT a wine person but the matches were so perfect that I finally understand the allure! (Hell of a hangover from mixing with other libations but TOTALLY worth it!) We were so happy with these guys that we have already booked another evening to enjoy with another couple in our quaranteam. Last time was Italian. Next time will be French. ;)

Everything was perfect! Our small dinner party started with handcrafted cocktails and ended with a…read moreluxurious dessert. The entire dinner impressed everyone in attendance, including the most critical foodie;)

Joni is very accommodating and professional. She is such a great instructor and very passionate…read moreabout cooking and what it takes to be a perfectionist. We took Knife 101 and learned so much about knives what a treat, can't wait to take another class.

We did a group cooking class with Joni last week and absolutely loved it! She let us help design…read morethe menu we wanted to learn to cook and when we arrived she had everything set up beautifully! The cooking process was a ton of fun and very informative. Joni is an excellent chef and a wonderful teacher! At the end of the cooking portion of our class got to sit down and enjoy our work, which turned out amazing! We can't wait to come back and learn to cook something else!!

Sur La Table is located in the Kierland Commons. I was looking for a specific kitchen item and…read morealso looked at some of their cookware. There was a cooking class going on while I was there. I didn't find my item. Staff suggested that I go online. I did check out the cookware. I will definitely have to save up for that. Shared parking lot and Wi-Fi in the store

Top of the line kitchen store!! Every item you can think of for cooking, baking and entertaining…read more They offer a lot of different themed cooking classes as well. Not always the most helpful, friendly staff, but very organized, accessible sections that make navigating the store pretty easy.

We had a fabulous night with Chef, Sharon and Chris. We met someone great people that we cooked…read morewith. I ended up, stepping in with my husband to make the lamb chops, seared to perfection. I love the green beans. I love the appetizer with the mushrooms and goat cheese. Even the chocolate eclairs for dessert were wonderful. I WOULD RECOMMEND

I've taken multiple classes at Classic Cooking Academy over the years, and they never disappoint…read more Most recently, I completed their Asian cooking series--a six-week dive into the flavors of Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. Every class was hands-on, delicious, and incredibly well-organized. Chef Andrew and Chef Jenny were fantastic--knowledgeable, fun, and great at breaking things down in a way that made everything approachable, no matter your skill level. The recipes were thoughtfully chosen, the ingredients were high quality, and the end result? Always something I was proud (and excited) to eat. It's the perfect mix of learning and fun. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, a date night, or just something new to try, I can't recommend this place enough. I'll definitely be back--again and again.

Chef Warren Weekes prepared the most amazing filet mignon dinner for our girls trip to Scottsdale…read more It was not only a spectacular meal, but he made for such a terrific experience. Highly recommend. Will definitely be doing this again in the future.

From the owner: Cactus & Sage Catering is special because we bring the refinement of resort-level dining into…read moreprivate events, blending over 30 years of executive chef experience with a warm, personal touch. Every menu is custom-designed, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and the latest culinary trends while honoring classic flavors. What sets us apart is not just the food—it’s the complete experience: private chefs preparing everything on-site, professional servers handling service and cleanup, and the reassurance that every detail is cared for so hosts can truly enjoy their event.

We had a great time at Taz's cooking class learning to make Korean food! To be honest, I'm not a…read morehuge fan of some Korean food - I'm just not used to some of the flavors (kimchi is a little odd to me). I do, however, love Korean BBQ. I was looking for a fun date night and stumbled upon Taz's cooking classes, which all seem to focus on different Asian themes. Mark H. and I have tried repeatedly to cook Thai and Indian curries without any success, so I signed us up for the Korean BBQ night. Little did I know that we would be cooking a Korean BBQ FEAST. We cooked for about 3 hours. Each recipe independently seemed manageable, but who eats a single item at a Korean BBQ? My favorite dishes ended up being the Korean potato salad and, of course, the meat. At the end, we sat together family-style and devoured massive quantities of delicious food that we'd all cooked together. Looking back on the night, there were so many recipes and tips and tricks that there's no way I can keep it all straight. Luckily Taz sent us home with a mini cook book of the recipes we had created! One of the biggest pluses of his course is that he focuses on the ingredients and where to find them - turns out our curries probably weren't going so well since we were getting all our ingredients at Fry's or Safeway. 10/10 will go back again for another night. Can't wait to learn how to cook a good Thai dish!

Had a fantastic afternoon where Taz taught us the secrets to cooking our favorite Thai meals at…read morehome. We had Covid tests prior to the class, Taz purchased all the necessary ingredients, he arrived on time with color printed recipe instructions for us to keep, and he expertly showed us the ropes. We had great conversation throughout the class, he graciously shared the culinary knowledge he's acquired through his world travels, and we enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal while Taz washed the dishes. He's a down to earth amazing chef, he's professional and courteous, we'll schedule another class with him, and he has our highest endorsement and recommendation. A+++