I have been in Charlotte my whole life and ashamed that I am just now finding out abt this place…read morelol. Apparently they have been at this location 14yrs but the school has been around for over 40yrs. Thank God for the power of social media because I saw an ad on my Facebook feed abt their daily lunches. When I plugged in the address I was pleasantly surprised that my job is only 5min from there. I stepped inside and just absolutely loved the whole warmth of the environment. It felt so welcoming. The front manager Charlotte is absolutely amazing. So sweet, personable and engaging. I ordered the jambalaya bowl special and it was delish. Also got an apple cheese danish for a dessert along with a sweet tea to drink. Everything was great, and so glad that this place is now on my radar. Will definitely be going back again and again.

Fries were cook beautifully. The bread was tasted perfect . But, maybe I picked the wrong sandwich,…read morethe roast beef and cheese were served cold. The roast beef was very, very grizzly not what i want in a sandwich. It looked very pretty just didn't deliver the sandwich I wanted. I want hot food and I definitely don't want gristle. I will try something else the breakfast muffins looked great.

There are date nights, and then there are the kind that remind you why sharing a table with someone…read morematters in the first place. My wife and I spent an early birthday celebration at The Foodie School for their sushi-making class, and somewhere between the sticky rice, sharp knives, and the quiet panic of trying not to destroy a roll in front of strangers, we had an unforgettable night. The evening wasn't some stiff cooking demonstration where you nod politely while a chef talks at you for two hours. This was hands-on, messy in the best way, and surprisingly intimate. We made an appetizer that looked like something from a downtown izakaya, rolled two different styles of sushi, and finished with matcha ice cream that tasted clean, earthy, and just indulgent enough to make you pause for a second before the next bite. Chefs Mara & Elon struck that rare balance between knowledgeable and approachable. No ego. No culinary theater. Just people who genuinely love food and want you to love making it too. And that's really what made the night work. Food wasn't treated like content for Instagram. It was treated the way it should be: as a shared experience. A little chaotic, a little imperfect, and far more satisfying because you made it yourself. If you're looking for a different kind of date night in Rock Hill -- one where you leave full, slightly proud of yourself, and smelling faintly of soy sauce and sesame oil -- this is the place.

Such a fun and unique experience, totally different from a typical night out. The chefs teach you…read moretechniques, flavor profiles, and recipes, guiding you through everything in a way that feels effortless, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable. It makes for a special evening, and you even get the recipes afterward so you can recreate the dishes at home

I had some grilled chicken prepped for dinner, but needed a side. As I was in the area, I noticed…read moreChef Alyssa's nearby. I'd heard good things about their cooking classes and catering, so got curious about whether they offer smaller à la carte options. Lucky me, they do! I got an individual side of the roasted butternut squash and it was delicious. Smoky with a touch of sweetness topped with fresh herbs. Healthy home cooking without the work? That's a win!

We went for a Corp team building exercise to do the chopped challenge. While we had a good time,…read morethis was not a chopped challenge. All basket ingredients were different in each basket (different proteins, veggies, extras etc) and the pantry ingredients that were useable were VERY limited. I did enjoy the lunch that we had it was delicious, and I think the classes going on around us looked well organized and a lot of fun! I would go back to experience one of the classes, but not ever for the Chopped challenge.

Who knew I had such a talented team! We held our annual in-person team building event this year in…read moreWinston-Salem. My department is comprised of all remote workers, so we usually only see each other in virtual meetings. Just shy of 40 people broke up into 4 teams to cook 4 separate dishes from veggie to dessert. We had such a great time! I always send out a survey to my team regarding the annual event and every bit of feedback I received regarding the Iron Chef Experience was 100% positive! The experience was well organized, well managed, and in a great facility. All of the food was amazing and I feel some great bonds were formed across all areas of my department. I would highly recommend these guys for whatever level of event you are looking into.

We had a surplus birthday party at our home. Chef Don came to our home and, with the help of 4 dear…read morefriends, transformed our kitchen into a cooking classroom. We made a delicious salad dressing, chicken Florentine, ratatouille, and flaming cherries jubilee, to pour on top of a decadent Bobby Boy's Bakery chocolate cake! Everything was delicious. Chef Don regaled us with interesting stories of his world travels as a chef on a private yacht, chef for a catering company that served several major airlines, executive chef for a major tobacco company, and chef and owner of several restaurants. All who attended felt like we learned some tricks, were well fed, and made a new friend!

My son has done this camp for 3 years and really enjoys it. Having a brother who is a professional…read morechef, I feel this camp is the closest camp to chef school out there. Students have the option of baking camp (they bring home daily baked goods) or cooking camp. My son did the later. They learn food prep and clean up, how to properly sauté, chop, hold knives etc. They prep the daily lunch that is served for all the students. The bakery group usually sends home daily baked goods with this group in exchange for lunch. The last day parents are invited to feast on all the recipes that the students learned to make throughout the week.

My daughter did this camp and thought it was a waste of time. Unlike other cooking camps where kids…read moremake their own dishes, this is a line cook approach so she would only do a small part of a dish like cutting onions or kneading dough. She said she didn't get to actually cook anything. The instructors cooked which defeats the purpose of a class like this. The foods the classes prepared became lunch for everyone but then my daughter's class had to clean all the pots, pans, silverware, dishes etc. They spent an hour and a half washing dishes daily! For a $600 camp I did not expect that. The students were not allowed to bring home any leftover either (in the savory food camp). I can't recommend this camp.

I attended the sushi class and it surpassed my expectations. I would have never thought that I…read morecould make sushi or have fun cooking! The instructor, Sheera, is very knowledgeable, organized, professional & most importantly, patient. I learned many useful things in the class. We made 2 types of sushi rolls and still had enough to take home. Sheera even gave each member of the class ingredients (rice, nori & shrimp) to get started at home. I certainly appreciate the small class size (5-6) because it allows for more individualized attention for those, like myself, who may need a little extra guidance ;-) During dinner the group felt very casual and acquainted although I had only just met everyone. I felt so inspired after the class that I am planning to prepare my own sushi diner party in the near future. I certainly would recommend this class & will attend again!

From the owner: Enjoy our hands-on cooking classes @ Befriend Cooking by Chef Sheera Karmi in her lovely South…read moreCharlotte kitchen. Check our upcoming classes each month as there's always something new.

Highly recommend! I wanted a nice charcuterie board for my daughters fourth birthday party for the…read moreadults to snack on. The spread was amazing! I needed enough for about 30 kids and adults to snack on and it was such a great addition to my party! The food lasted the whole party with not much left over and even the kids enjoyed it! Highly recommend!

what an easy and incredible experience to work with you! Thank you so much for all your attention…read moreto detail. Everyone was raving about the food -absolutely fantastic. We look forward to working with you guys again.!

This is one of those places that you just have to know is here - they don't advertise and seating…read morefills quickly. It's an opportunity for culinary students to practice cooking and serving a wide variety of menus, and for the public to support their efforts while getting a great meal! Their normal schedule is Tuesday and Thursdays for lunch ($7) at 12:00 noon or Thursdays for dinner ($9) at 7:00pm during the months of February through April and again in September through November. During the fall they usually serve international dishes and focus on a different country each week. Spring is mostly American food. We've honestly never had a bad meal and really enjoy getting to know the students and hear about their future plans. Reservations: https://culinary.gtcc.edu/ They open dinner reservations on Thursday evening around 7:00 two weeks before the date and it stays open until all seats are taken. Only 45 seats are available at each seating.