Overall, the party itself turned out nice and the staff were friendly and helpful, which I do…read moreappreciate. The kids had a great time, and the experience as a whole was enjoyable. However, the way the billing was handled was extremely disappointing and honestly very misleading. I was told that adding two additional guests would not be a problem, and at no point was I informed there would be an extra $150 charge. To only bring this up after the event is unacceptable. That kind of information should be clearly communicated at the time the request is made so customers can make an informed decision. What made matters worse was receiving a final email stating that my deposit would be kept because of those additional guests. That is completely unprofessional. I paid $2,772.20 for a pizza-making class for 17 kids and 16 adults, and in reality, only 15 kids and 15 adults attended--and only about 8 adults even participated in making pizza. There were no additional materials or accommodations that would justify keeping the deposit. While the event itself was a success, the lack of transparency and the decision to keep the deposit left a very bad impression. Customers should not have to deal with surprise charges after the fact.

When I saw that Hudson Table offers Chef Competition events, I knew it would be a fun option for my…read morehusband and me to check out. The format is basically like the show Chopped - two chefs (with the help of a sous chef) must prepare 3 different courses (app/entrée/dessert) using the ingredients from a mystery basket and are judged by the group. They have a certain amount of time for each round/course, and each mystery basket ingredient must only be used once over the 3 dishes. Each event is capped at 20 people - 12 seats at the counter and 8 seated at two tables behind the counter. Counter seats are only $10 more, however if the counter is sold out, it's totally fine to have a table seat. They encourage you to stand up and walk around, engaging with the chefs as they are preparing each dish. They have tasting sticks and allow you to taste sauces as they are being prepared. It's an intimate setting and it's a great way to learn about their techniques and the various ingredients. Watching them plate 20 dishes is incredible. All the food they prepared was delicious - there wasn't a bad dish. It's basically like having two full 3-course meals however you can take home any leftovers if you can't finish it all. You don't know the mystery ingredients ahead of time and they can't accommodate any allergies/preferences so that's something to keep in mind if you have allergies or are a picky eater. Our main proteins were chicken and steak so no issues there. At the end of each course, you have a score card where you rate each dish on presentation, creativity, and taste. At the end of the final round, we went around the room and told the chefs who we think should be crowned the night's winner. No getting out of telling them to their faces who was your favorite! It was a really fun night. The hostess was great and kept everyone pumped up and made sure our carafe of water was full. Both chef Ed and Guillermo were really cool and friendly - it was great to chat with them. They are amazing chefs. Some tips: don't be late! Don't dress too warmly especially if you are seated at the counter - it gets warm if you are near the stove burners. Bring wine - they have ice buckets for white/rosé. Book as soon as the calendar goes live if you want a counter seat. You are going to smell like oil/fried food when you leave... so ladies, don't get a fresh blowout ahead of time!

Tim was an excellent guide as we strolled through the different cultural experiences of Hell's…read moreKitchen, getting to try Japanese BBQ, Georgian cheeseboat, Mediterranean tapas, as well as comfort food with meatballs and the broadway cookie treat. With great storytelling flair and a caring attitude, Tim took us on both a gatstronomical and historical adventure that was well worth the experience.

My precious nephew booked Chef Denis to come to his apartment to teach us a cooking class for my…read morebirthday. So I flew up to NYC from Florida, so excited about my special gift. I had told everyone at home about what I was doing, and how much I was looking forward to it, and how cool it was. And then Chef Denis canceled the day before our reservation. I know things can happen but he did not use the word "emergency" when leaving his message that he was canceling. Fortunately I have world's greatest nephew so he took me to an amazing Italian restaurant, instead, for my birthday, after we spent a glorious day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And he bought me beautiful earrings. He really is the greatest nephew. I had a wonderful birthday. When considering this business, I think it's important to know that canceling can, and does, happen, and apparently in the absence of an emergency.

I was here recently for an industry cooking class focused on learning to make several Portuguese…read moredishes. We started off with cocktails and passed appetizers before breaking into teams and actually preparing the imwnu items we were having for dinner that evening. Unlike many other classes we actually prepared and ate our dishes. Great for team building whether for work or friends/family

I went here for a work event and had a really enjoyable time. We had about 20 people or so and we…read morewere divided into two groups, each making a Louisville salad, some olive tapenade chicken and a chocolate and orange trifle. This isn't an intense cooking class, just in case you're wondering but it really can't be because it's designed as a fun group activity. Therefore, everything is prepped really well and with basic kitchen skills you and your team can prepare the food. I did learn a good onion dicing technique that I used the next day. In any event, our supervising chef was Ryan and he was great. Really energetic and helpful. There was plenty of work to do for all of us and the time went by quickly. When it came time to eat, we were all very hungry. I thought all the food was delicious. I was surprised at how generous the portions were, especially the dessert. Of course that didn't stop me from eating the whole thing. This was a really nice group activity and the staff there do a great job of getting things done so the program moves along without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend this for a corporate event.

The team worked together seamlessly, greeting customers and cleaning as they went. The place was…read morebright, cheerful, and smelled like butter and sugar. I tried their coconut macaroons and they were chewy, sweet, and toasted perfectly. Packaging was minimal but tidy and clean. I felt like a valued customer. This is how all bakeries should be run.

From the owner: Atelier Sucré offers activities centered about food…read more Chef Simon is a classically trained French pastry Chef. He and his team develop gourmet and fun activities with a turnkey service to our clients, private or corporate (events, team building). Our private classes were recently written up in the New York Times. Our services ether at the Studio Kitchen or at your place: - Hands-On French Pastry Classes - Private & Corporate Events - Family Friendly Fun!

Review for Jeff Seligman…read more I have taken classes with chef  Jeff Seligman for ten years. His communication skills are quite strong, able to quickly answer questions about how ingredients affect flavor, able to explain how cooking methods affect the outcome. He has a terrific memory and long on patience, and a strong sense of humor. Over the ten years I've learned the importance of mis en place. I've learned when making the dish appealing in appearance is critical to the outcome. The ten years of classes contained a wide breath of dishes. We were constantly learning and Jeff would help us learn to fix a recipe to improve the outcome. His vast experience was very evident and unique. It made class interesting and desirable to attend. Lawrence Lee

Chef Jeff makes culinary skills easy to learn and fun at the same time. He came to our apartment,…read moreand cooked with our family and friends, and even involved kids as we cooked a sumptuous meal (seafood stew and tiramisu were the highlights!) together. He is extremely creative in how he uses ingredients, and one of the best things he taught us was how to experiment while sticking to recipes. Finally, he uses a lot of anecdotes while cooking - this also helped internalize a lot of learning and techniques.

What an amazing experience!…read more I did a cooking class with Marla as a team bonding experience for newly elected board members. We had so much fun cooking together and laughing with Marla. The class was extremely informative while being lighthearted. We all learned so much and left with both the recipes and a list of new kitchen tools and gadgets we all wanted. Menu: - Whipped ricotta crostini with honeycomb - Butternut squash soup with frizzled shallots - Butterflied roasted chicken with rosemary, lemon and garlic - Roasted root vegetables - Lemon cream tart with berries Cannot wait to book again!

Marla provided such a fun and personal experience - walking into a beautiful grand apartment right…read morein the heart of Hoboken was a super pleasant surprise - but most of all was the attention to detail put into the cooking class. Marla explained not only the how, but the why behind the cooking. One of the dishes we made was pasta from scratch - it was so well explained and fun that after just that one class, I felt confident enough to make it on my own - thinking back to Marla's tips & explanations made it super simple. I'm now making it weekly! I would and will definitely return for another class to do a new experiences with different dishes. Highly recommended for either personal lessons (1-2 people) or a group session!

Chef Amenta was fabulous! I hired him to make light bites for a surprise engagement party. He…read moreaccommodated my every wish. He was very easy to work with. We had limited time constraints and he performed flawlessly. His food was delicious!!! I highly recommend him.

Chef Amenta cooked us a fantastic Italian dinner at our apartment for my fiancé's 30th birthday -…read morewe worked together to curate the menu and every dish was incredible. Highly recommend using Chef Amenta!

Great cooking lessons with two friendly and lively chefs for dishes you can't get at a restaurant…read more Five stars!! Chiara and Christine taught our group of 6 how to cook real, homestyle italian food - ricotta gnocchi (no potatoes!) with an eggplant-basil based tomato sauce, and cream puffs, ALL FROM SCRATCH. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make and time flew while we were having so much fun. This is truly a perfect activity for when you'd like to throw an intimate party with active and enthusiastic friends. I loved Chiara's policy of drinking wine while cooking - I was definitely feeling warm and fuzzy all night. Looking forward to having Chiara and Christine over for more private cooking classes...!

This is the best plan if you want to have a chill evening with your friends…read more Chiara will take over your kitchen and bring everything you need (food, supplies, utensils). She will teach you and your crew how to make delicious home made Italian cousin, making it seem so simple, that it will motivate you into cooking for sure!! If the class it self was net enough, she also serves as a host, making sure that everyone has a full glass of and is enjoying their time. And to top it all, she will clean up everything!! Can you ask for anything else? I will definitely book more classes, specially when the cold comes!!

I went to a French cooking class at Sweet Savoring with my husband. My husband isn't really one for…read morethis kind of thing. But, It was fantastic!!! We had a blast! We weren't sure what to expect. But, we had so much fun meeting new people, learning how make a french dish from a French chef and, of course, eating the food once everything was done! We learned awesome cooking techniques. And we LOVED knowing how to make crepes! It was all of 3 ingredients and it was done! We were just visiting New York. But, I wish there was something like that in my area. I'd go time and time again!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!…read more I had a splendid time learning about the Guyanese culture and cuisine when I went to a Sweet Savoring Cooking Party. Our chef - who grew up in Guyana - showed us how to make a traditional "Pepper Pot", which is a delicious and strong-flavored meat stew with cinnamon and cassareep (a sweet, brown sauce made from cassava root). We also made a Sorrel drink, using dried red leaves of the Sorrel tree, ginger and cloves. (Of course, our alchie group unanimously voted to spike the drink too, which made it even yummier!) To top off the party, we had milky Soursop popsicles for dessert. Perfect for a date night, meeting people, and just learning about cultures and cuisines.

Karen Lee is a treasure! She welcomes you into her home, her kitchen, and her love of food!…read more You will learn more than how to assemble a recipe and follow instructions, you'll understand the choices Karen makes when selecting ingredients, you'll gain an appreciation for how she plans and prepares, and you'll get to EAT!!!! Her knowledge, her kindness, and her hospitality made for a wonderfully fun night with friends - those I attended with and those I made while learning, cooking, and eating!

Wow! What an amazing time my family and I had at Karen Lee's Cooking Class. After spending 5…read moreseconds with her it is obvious that she is a master at her craft. What is amazing about her is that she makes you feel like a couple of old friends are hanging out and preparing a gourmet meal. I learned a ton about cooking and ingredients and had a great time! Could not believe that the first time I looked at my watch it was 4 hours later. The whole time you are hands on and she encourages you to ask any question you have. Supremely talented instructor and a super nice and kind person to spend the evening with. Highly recommend and I will definitely attend another of her classes.