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.

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

Came by today without a plan. Thought maybe if I walked around I would see something that I wanted…read moreto make for lunch for the work week. Didn't seem so busy inside even though the parking lot was completely full. I went up and down several isles with no one there but me. Pretty odd for a Sunday afternoon. Shelves were stocked, and there were a few people walking the floor helping people find what they're looking for. A couple people sampling products too. Today, I just grabbed some random items, but nothing really for my work lunch. Cashier was nice. I ended up bagging my own groceries. Which I don't mind. It's like a game of Tetris for me. IYKYK

Tried the California Connection sandwich at Central Market and the hype was absolutely real. Fresh…read moreingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and easily one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. On top of that, the price was surprisingly good for the quality. I'll definitely be back for another. Highly recommend! The chicken club sandwich was really good as well just not as good as a California connection

I'm sad to see them go. They were a nice kitchen store that also offered cooking classes. I always…read morewanted to go to a cooking class, but my work schedule preventing me. Today I bought a knife and this wonderful brownie bowl pan. It turns your brownies into a bowl. I've already used it once and I filled the bowl with vanilla ice cream and coconut shavings. So delicious. Happy I bought it. This pan is super easy to clean and I'm looking forward to more brownie bowls in the future.

Great store located at a mall that has every kitchen tool and appliance and things you didn't even…read morethink you needed but are now considering adding to your kitchen tool collection. Staff are really nice and informative and the day I was there a cooking demo was going on and the smells that you experience when you walk through the door and are shopping, makes you want to just pull up a chair and eat along with the group that was participating. I have been running in and out looking for things and will be returning again.

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.

Before I go into the details of my experience, I want to say Chef Bon was absolutely wonderful. Not…read moreonly was her food amazing, she was a joy to talk to and full of energy at the party. I set up a bachelor party for my brother and his 15 friends, we were staying in a house outside of Austin. I knew we were going to have barbecue for lunch and asked Chef Bon to help set up a dinner. She set up a call to discuss a menu and e-mailed me an example of menu items. During our call, she asked all of the necessary questions: how many people, any dietary restrictions, what kind of food, etc. Since my brother likes all kinds of food, she instead asked what restaurants he likes. She said she would revisit the menu items and get back to me. She adjusted the menu to factor in the restaurants and the barbecue we were going to have for lunch. It was a perfect balance to accommodate the attendees and compliment the barbecue from earlier. When we finalized all of the details, she reached out to the house we rented to find out what supplies she needed to cook the dinner. Although they had mostly everything she needed, she still brought her own supplies. All of the preparation culminated to a wonderful, perfect dinner! She had everything prepared on time, explained all of the menu items in detail, and even let you try food in the kitchen while she was preparing the food. She made it feel like we were having dinner at her home. All in all, it was a perfect experience. It was incredibly convenient to have a personal chef, but I couldn't imagine our experience would have been better than Chef Bon.

Chef Bonnie was a highlight of our trip to Fredericksburg! After a day of visiting the wineries, we…read morewere treated to a delicious 4 course meal. The apps were ready when we arrived home, and the food kept flowing at a comfortable pace after that. Setting up this meal with Chef Bonnie was super easy as she was on point with her recommendations and price point. I can't rave about her Dijon crusted flank steak and truffled potatoes enough. The leftovers didn't last the evening! Her sparkling personality was the cherry on top. Can't wait to do this again next year when we are back in town. Highly recommend you try her and her amazing meals as well.

Chef Tracy and her food were phenomenal! I loved the "Chef at home" experience and will ask for her…read moreagain. Her street elote was yummy! Tracy was professional, made my birthday dinner so stress free! I was able to enjoy my guests without having to check on food. We had a wonderful time.

I love Eat Cook Joy first because it empowers me to be a mom that can do it all, work, provide home…read morecooked healthy meals for my family, and workout! I never thought a private chef would be accessible to me but when I did the numbers, this was equivalent to the 3-4x a week I was going out to eat and when they go grocery shopping for me, they end of spending less than what I would. In addition, I love that this creates rewarding work for trained chef providing them with the work life balance they need to be happy as well! I can't wait for my birthday and the meal you have prepared for my guest!

Chef Alex is incredibly talented! He has been the chef for multiple events for us. No matter what…read morethe menu is or the size of the event, every guest always leaves raving about Chef Alex's creation! The food is always delicious, his service is outstanding, and he does everything he says he will do. He is creative and professional. I highly recommend Chez Vous 512!

If I could leave more stars I would. Seriously. This meal was BETTER than any meal I've had in a…read morerestaurant and we are foodies. We heard of Chef Alex through our neighborhood group and decided to have him come to our home for our 2 year wedding anniversary dinner due to not wanting to be inside public spaces. He handled everything, from helping plan the menu to getting the groceries and even cleaning up after he was done. He was great company on top of explaining each part of the meal and what was in it, just like the 5 star places would. That's not even the best part... The magic that happened...ohhh... We stuck the fork full of food in our mouth and it was AMAZING, like eyes rolling into the back of your head best food ever amazing. I think I time warped to the seaside for the scallops and was sitting on a ranch for the steaks... AND THERE WAS ENOUGH FOR LEFT OVERS! I promise you he will be back to cook for us again and I will also tell everyone I can about this experience and his dedication to what he does. I feel like I have the ace in my pocket with this guy. If you're on the fence, get off and just book him. Now.

Rachel is a wonderful chef and cooking instructor. She lives a healthy lifestyle and is authentic…read morein the way that she teaches folks to cook. I have taken a plant based sushi class and a vegan pho class with her. Both were delightful experiences. I loved getting to talk with the other participants, being around the beautiful ingredients (bunches of fresh herbs, gorgeous vegetables), and getting to learn new techniques. Plus at the end of each class you get to feast and sometimes take home leftovers. If you're looking for a wonderful gift for yourself or a friend check out one of her classes. Plus on her website she shares some delicious free recipes. This is one of my favorites: https://cookloveheal.com/coconut-sweet-potato-and-chickpea-curry/. Enjoy!

I love cooking and love taking cooking classes. I have tried many cooking classes from places like…read moreWhole Foods and Central Market to culinary school classes for general public to cooking classes from independent chefs. Chef Rachel's classes are by far my favorite. Her classes are hands-on. Her recipes are practical (ingredients can be found from a normal grocery store and dishes can be made in reasonable amount of time). Her dishes are healthy AND delicious! And everyone gets to taste the dishes from the class at the end of the class. I use more recipes from her classes than any other cooking classes that I have taken in the past! And my kids also LOVE the dishes that I learn from her classes. I look forward to learning more dishes from her classes in the future.

Amazing time, well Planned. Excellent food choices. The tour…read moreguide was amazing and hospitable with any minor adjustments to a drink. Loved it would do again as we'll visit the restaurants in the future!!!!

Joe was amazing. We went on a corporate event to three different food sites. He gave the history of…read morethe restaurant and the site. He gave some background as to how it started as well as information about the owners of the establishment. Every place we visited was beautiful and exciting and fun. He was attentive and made accommodations for people who had certain food and drinking needs. This was a top-notch tour and I highly recommend it. Thank you so much.