I was nervous about signing up for the home cook course, felt vulnerable in a new environment in…read morewhich I had no skills or training in. I can't recommend this beginner course enough. Even after the 1st day my meals at home were suddenly consistent and significantly better. 12 weeks later and I am confidently relaxed in my kitchen. I enjoy the ease that I feel now; from preparing dinner, menu planning, temp control, and little tips you just can't learn on google. Learning in person from Chef Jason and Chef Ben with a group of funny, eager, and caring adults has really shaped how I can give back to my family. This was the common denominator for all the students in our course. We wanted to learn a new skill to share with the ones we care about most, our families. "I haven't made a sh**** meal since day one of this course" - quote from my fiancé Take the leap and invest in yourself and your family plus laughing about it along the way is always a plus.

Worst experience I've ever had with a school!…read more My experience with Culinary Lab was extremely disappointing, and I would NEVER recommend this school to anyone considering enrolling. Only 6 months into my program, Culinary Lab closed leaving students who had invested significant time and money in the program scrambling to figure out what would happen next. What makes the situation even more frustrating is that I was told scholarships were available when I was enrolling, which was a major factor in my decision to attend. After enrolling, I found that what I had been told did not match the reality of the situation. Throughout the entire process, I also felt that Chef Ryan was completely out of touch with what was happening and for lack of better words, did not care, and was unable to provide students with clear answers or meaningful support. The most frustrating part is that despite everything that happened, **Culinary Lab has refused to provide any sort of relief or reasonable resolution** to students who were affected by the closure. I enrolled expecting to complete a culinary program and receive the education and experience I was promised. Instead, I was left feeling misled, unsupported, and financially stuck. I strongly encourage anyone considering this organization to **do extensive research and get everything promised to you in writing before enrolling**. Based on my experience, I would NOT recommend this organization to anyone.

Chef Matt far exceeded our expectations for a wonderful dinner party. It was a special birthday for…read moremy wife and Chef Matt really came through with the most amazing meal. Each course was perfect, and no detail was missed. Each guest was blown away by the amazing flavors and how they seamlessly fit with each other. Course after course of insane flavor and decadence. Chef Matt is easy to work with, very communicative, and has a well thought out plan. He provided a recommended menu, we had him add a beautiful charcuterie board to start the evening, and away he went. He was on time and finished prepping the food in our kitchen with the intoxicating aroma wafting through the house. Thank you, Chef Matt. If I could rate you 10 stars I would.

INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE…read more This was one of the most interesting, fun, fulfilling experiences my husband and I have ever had. If you are even remotely thinking about booking, I would highly recommend doing so. My husband is very in to cooking/food. He's a cooking show junkie who has no professional training but loves to cook and learn. I booked Chef Matt as a Date Night activity for us. The whole "Before" process was very easy. Chef Matt sent us some sample menus. I chose the California Coastal one. I wasn't super sure about one of the options (I'm kind of a picky eater) so Chef Matt worked with me to swap out the suggested course option to make it something we would enjoy a bit more. I have to note because I was so impressed- This alternative was one of the coolest dishes we had ever had. Chef Matt asked what our favorite vegetable was. My answer was asparagus. Chef Matt prepared a dish that used asparagus 5 different ways! Talk about creative! We loved it! Any how, Chef Matt showed up the day of with everything needed to cook our 4-course meal. I wasn't sure what to expect, so set our table and had the dishwasher empty; ready to go for dishes after the meal. I was happily surprised when Chef Matt showed up with not only the items needed to cook the meal, but also his own pots/pans, cooking utensils, dishes for every course, cleaning products, and a trash bag of his own! The only things we needed were silverware, napkins, and our drinks (which I pre-planned wine pairing to each course...something I'd highly recommend doing/asking about- Chef Matt had great insight for the pairings)! Chef Matt did a little prep work and let us know we could be as involved or uninvolved as we wanted in the cooking process. We chose to be more involved. Chef Matt explained everything he was doing to prepare each dish as we watched. He explained technique, ingredients, past experiences, and shared his passion for food with us. The food from each course was unbelievable. Better than the best restaurant in town! All around the same price we would have spent going to a nice restaurant- 110% worth the value. Chef Matt is truly talented. His creativity, knowledge of the art, and passion for cooking are very well displayed through his food. I would say every course was better than the last, but honestly, each and ever course was so top-notch/delicious it was hard to pick a favorite. It was so cool to see such high quality food being prepared in our very own kitchen. By the time my husband and I finished our last course, Chef Matt already had our kitchen sparkling clean. He did not leave a single crumb, dish, or piece of trash. I cannot say enough good things about this experience or about Chef Matt. My husband and I were beyond impressed. Chef Matt is an awesome, friendly, personable guy who is beyond talented and an excellent teacher. We have so much admiration for him and his art. We will for sure be booking again!

We did a team event here and it was so much fun! It was my first experience at a cooking class so…read morenothing to compare to but it was super fun. There was tea ready for us to enjoy while cooking. It was very casual and very relaxed which I enjoyed. No measuring and based on the taste. We made Thai food (spring rolls, sweet rice with garlic shrimp, chicken satay, and whiskey sour). Everything came out really good and the team enjoyed it.

I've really enjoyed the classes at Hipcooks! Kristen is an exceptional instructor. You can clearly…read moresee her passion for cooking, and she brings that energy into her teaching. Sarah is also great! We had a great time at the pasta class and most recently took the Greek class. Delicious ! It's a great experience and a fun class to take with either family or friends.

If you're intimidated about making a sourdough starter or sourdough bread, then you need to take…read morethis class. Taleen simplifies the entire process so it feels totally doable. We actually made our own starter and mixed up a loaf to take home and bake the next day. She demonstrates each step clearly and then has everyone follow along, so you never feel lost. She also provides all the tools and ingredients, which makes it easy to just show up and learn. The class is relaxed, informative, and perfect for beginners. I highly recommend for anyone who's been wanting to try sourdough but might feel overwhelmed by "feeding" your starter; Taleen has a simple process for this to allow us time to get used to the art of making sourdough. I'm so glad I took this class, I left with the confidence and knowledge to take care of my starter and continue to make my own sourdough at home.

I attended a sourdough bread making workshop and was very impressed with Thaleen's knowledge,…read morepatience and friendly demeanor. She took time to explain each step of making sourdough from beginning to end and had no problem any and all questions, even when certain individuals interrupted her instruction, she was patient and gently went back to teaching. I had fun as well. I am looking forward to a workshop for advanced bakers.

This place is so fun for cookie decorating! I think I have done 3 classes. My Yelp turned…read morepersonal friend Shawna introduced me to this and I have had so much fun going for the classes. The instructor goes over everything on screen so you can watch before you move forward with each step. I always think its going to be hard but honestly its just so fun and who cares if your cookies turn out perfect or not. Mine never do but I am always impressed with how well I actually do. Classes are $50 per person and are worth the memories you make. Plus the cookies are SO good!

Grunderfully Delicious is always a ton of fun…read more My wife had been turned on to this place by a friend of hers and always came home with adorably decorated cookies. I had joined her awhile back and despite having difficulties of my own, I had fun and the cookies are delicious. After the first experience I have returned on numerous other occasions and do feel I have progressed a bit with my decorating skills but all in all its about the fun. The cookies are always well themed and we enjoy eating these for several days afterward. It really doesn't matter what the end product looks like as long as you have fun creating your masterpiece. As Frank on Everybody Loves Raymond would say, the stomach knows not ugly and these are delicious no matter the result. I will definitely return again soon for more of these classes and highly recommend checking them out for something different, fun and challenging

I attended a babka class with Javaria, who was an excellent teacher. I learned a lot about…read morebrioche, and most importantly I had so much fun!!! This is also a commercial bakery so check out the goods at their bakery next door. It's located in the source, which I will most definitely check out sometime for all the different restaurants!

I took a baking class here with Javaria. She is an amazing teacher! She explained the science…read morebehind every step. Very patient and thorough :)

Amazing romantic cooking class. My wife and I did this class for Valentine's Day. Everything was…read moreperfect and delicious. Creamy potatoes and delicious steaks. Can't recommend any of the classes offered here. Amazing and well worth the time and money.

Joined the Valentine's Day cooking class and had the most fun experience, and the meal was…read moreabsolutely delicious! We made filet mignon, baked brie with bruschetta, chocolate cake with berry compote. I loved every minute of it and cannot recommend enough learning from chef Zak! You will really enjoy your time there!!

Great place to take a cooking class. They also sell all things kitchen and you can have wine while…read moreyou cook and eat. Simple to follow instructions and a delicious meal after. Lots of free parking in front and a beautiful kitchen set up. We have cooked pork tenderloin, Thai food, and I want to take a pasta making class here. We will be back. Happy Yelping!

This was such a fun experience. I attended the Tuscan cooking class, and although it was pretty…read morefull, we ended up making some new friends along the way. There's an option to purchase wine, and while the selection is limited, it's clearly curated and high quality. The Tuscan menu was simple yet absolutely delicious. My only minor critique is that I wish the class had been a bit more hands-on--the instructor occasionally took over rather than letting participants do more themselves. That said, I understand time constraints and how challenging it can be with a large group. I imagine this experience would be even better in a more intimate setting. Overall, the food was excellent, and the instructors and staff were fun, friendly, and engaging. It is on the pricier side, but you're essentially getting a three-course meal, plus a 10% discount on anything in the store the day of the class, which is a nice bonus.