We went there for dinner. It was a bit loud so they moved us outside. It was in August. We had a…read morefabulous crab leg dinner. Now that I know they have cooking stuff such as lessons. I'm very interested.

Sharon and her team are fantastic teachers. We've taken their adult cooking classes, and recently…read morebooked them for one of our kids' birthday parties. They taught nine kids how to make cupcakes and everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an adult cooking/baking class, or kids baking class.

This cake & candy supply shop is the BEST! They even have classes. They have every supply you need…read moreto decorate your cakes, cookies and candies. I just Love everyone who works there. They are so sweet, friendly & helpful! They've been around since I had my first child 40years ago. I now am learning new techniques to bake my grandchildren's b-day cakes.

Clarice's is awesome. I recently went here for my sister's wedding cake and they not only made the…read moreprocess easy, the cake was beautiful and delicious. The bride had no clue what she wanted, her words were literally "dealer's choice". Yet Clarice's made the most perfect cake for her aesthetic. Like they were psychic or something. They also made some really great professional suggestions, like their two bite cupcakes to go along with the cake. The best part of all, was their affordability. The Bride was on a tight budget and we got something elegant, tasty, and perfect for under $300. Thank you Clarice's! I will definitely be back for my next event!

I have utilized The Nourish Company in both party and private chef settings. The food is…read morespectacular. I highly, highly recommend this company and I promise you beautiful food and excellent service. Thank you for all of the wonderful meals, Jennifer; many more to come... Kinder Hunt Macmillan Ranch

Even with the right team and the right ingredients, it's not easy to pull off such an excellent…read moredining experience. Jennifer's talent takes her catering services to another level. Highly recommend hiring The Nourish team for any dinner parties, corporate events, or anytime that you need a thoughtful and creative chef to delight your guests, especially with custom diet restrictions or playful themes to create an unforgettable experience. Loved everything you did for us! Thank you.

I was an average cook & baker and foodie. I would bake for the office occasionally and for all the…read moreholidays. I was looking to learn more because sometimes the internet recipes aren't quite right and I couldn't figure out what I did wrong. ACE has small classes giving you a lot of attention from Chef Cecilia and the Teacher's Assistants. All my questions were answered and more! Chef Cecilia also guides you and explains there are many many career avenues to explore even if you don't want to work in the kitchen. I'm proud to say that I am a graduate of both the Professional Baking and Cooking Program. I was able to get experience in the kitchen, catering events and an insight of how to run a business. Thank you Chef Cecilia for taking the time and energy to teach me, I look forward to continuing to learn from you.

Wonderful program! I recommend it to anyone looking to take culinary chef program for their own…read moreenjoyment or for a career. It is an important life skill and you will learn a lot.

Came here with a friend for a pizza cooking class! We had so much fun! They were very welcoming…read morewhen we arrived. Offering us water and an olive tapenade appetizer while we waited for the class to begin. They start out the class with some knife skills as we chopped the ingredients for the pizza sauce and pizza toppings. Great quick lesson on easy way to chop onions without crying among other things. We made the dough for the pizza and the pizza sauce from scratch! We each got to make our own individual pizza, and had the option to grill or bake the pizza. There was a variety of toppings which we had chopped up and delicious mozzarella cheese. The pizzas tasted delicious! They also made a nutella and strawberry dessert pizza for us to share at the end of the class. They e-mail you the recipes the next day so you can try cooking on your own. Don't know if I'll ever take the time to make this again by myself, but overall a great time with a friend and a great dinner!

Unbelievable Who turns down business?…read moreI called 5 times a day for the last 3 days and left several voicemails. I dragged 4 kids here (half hour drive) to catch someone to help me book a birthday and they say they're in the middle of the class and closed the door on my face. Not closed- slammer. I said I want to talk to someone for a minute they said no we are busy and slammed the door. Is this somewhere I want to spend close to a grand and bloom a parry at??? Absolutely not!

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 had my first experience going to the Global Bites tasting at LifePlus' new Sherman Oaks campus,…read moreand it was such a great experience. I've now been to both locations, and while I love the original one, this one really stands out -- it's fresh, inviting, and perfect for a hands-on tasting. The demos were fun to watch, the instructors were super approachable and knowledgeable, and I loved getting to chat with people while tasting so many different dishes. After eight tastings and three desserts, trust me... you won't leave hungry. I'd totally come back, especially since the menu keeps changing.

The Fruit Tart, Cinnamon Swirl Cake, & Biscuits baking class during Mother's Day weekend was by far…read moreone of the favorite classes my mom and I have ever taken, and we've done quite a few! Chef Marc was an absolute delight. The vibe was warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The class framework was thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly well-executed. What truly sets this class apart is the attention to detail. Every aspect of the experience was immaculate, from the clear directions to the venue (complete with a contact number), to the interior setup, comfortable room temperature, and beautifully presented stations. The kitchen tools were high quality, ingredients were neatly laid out with laminated table cards, and even the table settings were on point. And as someone who comes from both an operations and creative background, I have to say: Chef Marc's recipe template is hands-down the best I've seen from any chef-led class. Every detail felt intentional and appreciated, no stone left unturned. Bravo, Chef Marc! This class deserves a standing ovation.

I absolutely love their festive sugar icing treats and use them regularly for the retreats and…read moreevents I host. They consistently elevate the experience and add such a thoughtful, customized touch for my guests. The designs are always beautiful and professionally done, and they never miss the mark. The ladies here are always kind, helpful, and easy to work with, which makes ordering and pickup seamless every time. The store itself is clean, organized, and welcoming. My only wish is that they were open on Sundays, even for a few hours, since that tends to be the easiest day for me to coordinate event prep. Other than that, truly a five out of five experience and a place I happily continue to support.

No place around Los Angeles/Ventura like it if you are making candy!…read moreIts a joy to go there - so helpful with lots of great ideas and classes! The best variety of chocolate molds too.

We took a cooking class here and it was a blast! Chef Will was so funny and engaging and a great…read moreteacher. We made: Shrimp Tempura Roll Yuzu Dipping Sauce Crab Inari Sushi (Fried Tofu Pockets) Avocado and Vegetable Hand Roll Sushi Rice Yuzu Sorbet Everything was delicious and the two hours flew by. We cannot wait to take another class with this awesome teacher! Thanks, Chef Will!

i recently signed up for the harvest pasta night a few weeks ago to celebrate my boyfriend's…read morebirthday. we'd both been talking about wanting to learn a little bit more about cooking for a while now, so i thought it would be such a fun experience to actually get to handmake pasta together. and honestly, it was SUCH a fun experience! from the moment we got started, everything felt really organized and welcoming. we were given aprons with little name tags, which i thought was such a nice touch since you're working with other people and it makes it a lot easier to remember everyone's names. in a class of about 8 or so, we were split up into two groups to prep our courses. we also went through a thorough handwashing before getting started, and throughout the class they reminded us to continue washing our hands since we were working hands-on with the food. we were allowed to take pictures too, which i really appreciated because of course i wanted to document the pasta we made by hand! we didn't really know what to expect going in, but the class ended up being such a great time. chef will and chef zach were both such great teachers, and the energy throughout the class was really fun and welcoming. they had a lot of the ingredients already portioned out and prepped for us, which i think helped keep everything moving since the class was only around two hours. but we still got to learn some of the actual techniques, like properly chopping and preparing different ingredients, so it didn't feel like everything was just done for us. as i mentioned, because of the size of the class, we were paired up with two other people to help make our dishes, which i actually really enjoyed. it made the whole thing feel a little more social and was a fun way to meet other people while we cooked. there's also a break during the class where you can take some time to peruse the store, and they offer little complimentary coffees made by one of the machines they sell. i also really appreciated that even though some of the dishes called for meat, they were able to help us make a meat-free version so that i could still fully participate and enjoy what we were making. and the food was soooo good! everything we made was delicious, and honestly, some of the dishes were things i probably wouldn't have typically ordered for myself at a restaurant. getting to actually make them ourselves made me appreciate them so much more. i was also surprised by how much food we ended up making because the portions were way bigger than i expected. by the end of the class, i was actually pretty full! overall, this was such a fun experience and definitely a different way to spend a birthday celebration. i went in not really knowing what to expect and left already thinking about what class i'd want to sign up for next. i would absolutely do another class like this!