Unlike many other meatballs in the restaurant, the savoury tradition meatball dish that we had…read morewith Chef James was authentic and made from very fresh ingredients (only the best hand picked ) that makes it extremely enjoyable - one that you cannot miss if you haven't already tried it. It leaves a lasting impression on our stomach and minds; we constantly crave for more. At the end, we had the most tasteful blueberry cheesecake that we thoroughly enjoyed. Beyond the food quality, James is a very down-to-earth person who is knowledgeable in his expertise and is warm, patient and friendly. These attributes contributed to our very fun-filled cooking class. He was also very thoughtful in the dinner set up with the candles and music which made the ambience very pleasant and romantic (you could even think of it as a candlelit dinner in the comfort of your own home) I would love to come back to the cooking class with him when I am back to San Francisco, I think our flight of 15 hours from Singapore is all worth it. Bravo to Chef James! I will highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a dinner party or just a private cooking class! He is THE Chef you are looking for. Too good to say good bye ! Love from Singapore .

James was a pleasure as a host and a teacher! He is not only an amazing chef but he loves to host…read more He warmly welcomed us, showed us how to make pizza and let us be social amongst friends. Felt like our own kitchen. I would highly recommend.

After trying for quite some time, I was finally able to secure a spot in the very popular 2-Day…read moreJapanese Home Baking Class--and it was absolutely worth the wait! The curriculum was thoughtfully organized, the instruction was outstanding, and the class provided a wonderful balance of demonstrations and hands-on practice. Miyuki is an excellent instructor. She explained the ingredients, demonstrated each technique, and then had us complete the same steps ourselves. While we worked in groups of two or four, everyone made their own cakes, breads and rolls to take home each day. We were welcomed each morning with coffee and a delicious baked treat, and a light lunch was included. I also enjoyed meeting other baking enthusiasts who shared the same passion for Japanese baked goods. It was a fun, informative, and rewarding experience that I would highly recommend.

I took the artistan one bread class.I loved it so much.I'm taking the artistan two bread class in…read morejanuary. Theo is a great instructor and just a great school overall.

Wow. Just wow. I really do not have enough good things to say about Blue Barley. From the planning…read moreto the coordinating to the execution--everything was SEAMLESS from start to finish! Luis and his team are amazing and really helped make my company picnic a huge success! Although there were a few hiccups along the road, Luis was super patient and accommodating, and did everything he could to make planning this event easier and less stressful on my end. Him and his team helped coordinate a bunch of competitive games which truly was the highlight of the picnic (people were still raving about how much fun they had the week after!). They also had a taco cart and an ice cream vendor come out, which was the perfect treat for a hot, summer day. I look forward to working with them again for future events!

Don't waste your time with this company. Had a terrible experience working with Luis. He was 10…read moreminutes late to our first meeting with no heads up. I had to email him that we were waiting for him to start the zoom. I let this slide the first time because things happen. But when we had a second meeting with him he was 15 minutes late AGAIN with no heads up and I had to email him again that we were waiting for him to start the zoom. He tried to shrug it off and made the excuse that things run late. At this stage we still had questions about the proposal that he really only half answered. We were really confused with the proposal. He explained to us they work by estimating the cost of all the components of your event and that's what you pay them plus an exorbitant fee. Like if we're paying $4K for lounge furniture, they won't give you details on what exactly you're getting before you pay them. After we asked for an updated proposal with our asks, he emailed back that our date was booked and they couldn't help with our event. The audacity. (Mind you, we were about to shell out $20K for a 40 person picnic for 4 hours.) He gave us zero warning or heads up that our date could have been booked or was not on hold for us. This was a huge waste of time and left us back at square one with only 3 weeks left to plan our company event. The way Luis have conducted himself was extremely unprofessional. I would expect for someone who is the founder of the company to have sound business practices and better client management skills.

WOW. I've never had an in-office event that went over so well. We hired Melissa from The Plant…read morePeople to host a 'Succulent Social' Happy Hour at work. Melissa was amazing. She showed up on time and was set up and ready to go by the time happy hour started. She was highly communicative and so, so sweet. We had a Terrarium Building Happy Hour with Air Plants and Succulents. Our team was thrilled to be able to hand make a terrarium (not an experience everyone gets!) and we had very high participation numbers for our office! Some people begged to make 2, one for home and one for work, so I'd suggest if it's in your budget to plan on 2 terrariums per person! There were so many different types of mosses and accouterments to fill your terrarium with. I was so surprised at the selection, which made each team members terrarium super unique! I even bought some Geodes on eBay for a final touch! I would highly recommend hiring the plant people for your next party! I could imagine this going over well at a bridal or bachelorette party!

We hired Melissa for an in-office terrarium event for ~25 people. She was great with communicating…read morebefore the event, was on-schedule and able to accommodate our schedule and venue, was very organized in setting up and breaking down the activity. She did a great job explaining the process and answering questions, and even came prepared with an extra terrarium just in case, which was clutch as we ended up needing it. It was a fun and unique activity that all of the teams which participated really enjoyed, and we are still enjoying seeing each others' terrariums and reminding each other to water them when we're in the office. I would highly recommend Melissa and the terrarium activity for anyone interested in a unique and relaxing corporate event. Thank you!

Sunshine is amazing! I booked a private class for four, and we got to help plan the menu which was…read moregreat because I'm vegan. (Sunshine is very willing to adjust the ingredients for any allergies or food restrictions). We made a papaya salad, pad Thai with shrimp, and Kanom Krook for dessert. Everything was prepared and ready to go, and Sunshine instructed us throughout the whole meal. (Sunshine is hilarious! I really enjoyed her energy and help!) I learned a lot of tips and tricks I can use in everyday cooking, and I'll remember this event for a long time to come. The four of us all loved Thai food proper, but we've never had such authentic Thai food--it's better! YUM! BOOK A CLASS WITH SUNSHINE! You'll have a blast!

Fantastic cooking experience…read more I came with a few friends to have a little bonding time during the holiday. We opted for the Tom Yum shrimp, Pad Thai with chicken, and Kanom krook cooking class. We were honestly very impressed with Sunshine and the recipes she took us through. The Tom Yum was pretty straightforward, but the pad Thai was slightly more difficult. We were happy to have her guidance as it turns out needs to be cooked quickly to get the right textures/ cooked efficiently. I've never had kanom krook dessert, but were pleasantly surprised at how good and how versatile it can be. The location was also nice and comfy. I would love to be a regular student of hers. She's a lot of fun. At first I thought that the ingredients she chose were so fragrant, it made me want to just take those home. Turns out I'd enjoy the whole experience. I highly recommend Sunshine's class

We had an incredible experience with Jason Stropko at his glassblowing class in Alameda! There were…read morefive of us, and at $600 for a four-hour session and a hands-on craft experience that felt truly special. Jason is a fantastic instructor -- patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing his craft. We each got to make a vase, a whiskey glass, and an ornament, and if you worked efficiently, there was even time to make a second piece. What made the experience even more memorable was the little touches Jason added -- he brought water, oranges, and chocolates to keep everyone fueled and happy throughout the session. It's the kind of thoughtfulness that shows he genuinely cares about his students having a great time. Jason has his own studio in San Francisco where he sells wall sconces, amazing high end pieces and teaches out of the Alameda location,m. Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a group outing, or just something completely different to try, this class delivers on every front. Highly recommend!

I've always wanted to try making some cups/glass blowing…read more Prax is incredibly talented and so patient. He's such a good teacher and explained it so simply during the lesson. We both had a blast learning about glass blowing and hearing about the intricacies of it. What an absolute art! Super recommend Prax and his studio if you ever wanted to try it! All his instructions from parking to how to hold the rods were easy to follow and efficient. Thank you!!

This a a FREE, that right I said FREE baking and pastry program offered at the City College…read moreDowntown Campus. The class all aspects of baking and pastry, from yeasted doughs, and breads to laminated doughs, and cake decorating. The class is a big commitment--6am-noon, M-F for 2 semesters but when you are done you will have no loan to repay. The instructor is baker with over 30 years experience and she know how to teach adults form all backgrounds. I am very happy I found this class--before plunking down 25k for the Sf baking institute (which I am sure is a great school but completely out of my price range.)

So you know how, when you are suddenly thrust into the world of reality after 15 to 20 years of…read moreK-12 + college, you are shell shocked at myriad things? Not the least of which is the feeling that school was a big pile of horse manure, cuz no place can operate without a bottom line. Yeah, don't scoff at me; it happened to you, too. That sense of self is a takes-one-to-know-one. This baking program? The antithesis of the la-la land my undergrad program was. This is the vein I *wish* my original higher educational path had run in, one much more like an apprenticeship. The one that says, "Hey, welcome, glad you want to learn; let's throw you into the realistic mix get your hands dirty, let you screw up or succeed in your own time. And let's call it all a learning experience so you don't have to pay me and I don't have to pay you, but we both still end up very satisfied, and with what we originally sought." The formidable Chef Betsy instructs, and talk about a woman of multiple facets... to describe it in words may be impossible, to learn from her teaching scratches the surface. If you're interested in dedicating yourself to two full semesters of hard mental and physical work to learn the basics of commercial baking, I could not dream up a better program.

Sacred Kitchen, is one part "Top Chef", one part lunch/dinner party, and one part leadership…read moreworkshop. We divided up into teams to make a multi-course meal under the guidance of their seasoned chef facilitators. The entire experience was so much fun and I learned many new qualities about my co-workers. At Sacred Kitchen, cooking together becomes the frame for a real-time conversation about leadership and relationship at work. After the excitement of cooking, we sat down banquet style, and ate our delicious meal. chef Jesse guided our conversation and shared insights. We left with delighted palate, beautiful recipes, along with tips and tricks from kitchen professions! Chef Jesse was super helpful planning the menu course, venue selection and everything I needed to plan this amazing team event. Thank you Chef Jesse and The Sacred Kitchen Team: David, Nora, and Jeremy. It was such a unique cooking experience I ever had!

Did a virtual online cooking class from Sacred Kitchen and received a box for the class. It's very…read morewell-thought-out: the attention-to-detail for the box and class is amazing! There's great signage and directions. Chef Jesse is inspiring and fun. I can't recommend Sacred Kitchen enough for an online class for friends, family, coworkers, etc.