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    Marcel's Culinary Experience

    4.7 (91 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cooking class
    Teresa H.

    A few friends and I did a southern cooking class. We made buttermilk fried chicken, creamy mac & cheese, and a coleslaw that made me a convert. Never have been a fan of traditional coleslaw, but this one with all the herbs and spices was a winner and I will definitely make this again. The meal was finished off with a kind of peach cobbler dish. That was very good as well. I enjoyed the style of instruction for this cooking class learning some knife skills as well as how to cut a raw chicken. Will definitely look for more of their classes.

    Susie S.

    Best experience ever! This lace is the place to go for team bonding! The chefswere amazing! They were so patient with us and just made all we were cooking so easy to make! Oh, and it came out soooooooooo yummy!

    Lollipop lamb chops with three herb pesto.

    Over the top! We attended the La Dolce Vita - Italian Dinner class with Chef Robin Nathan. Robin was a superb instructor, giving us all kinds of tips. The dinner was so delicious! One dish had asparagus and mushrooms in it, I don't like either, but I ate it all and loved it! We also received step by step instructions to recreate the dinner at home. Can't wait to try it! Of course, it probably won't be nearly as great as Robin's dinner.

    Amy showing us how to expertly break down a chicken

    It was so much fun! We have taken several classes at Marcels but the Southern Supper class was the best! Amy was a fantastic instructor and kept us all on task and made this class an amazing experience. The food - wow - fried chicken and bacon mac and cheese and southern biscuits and coleslaw with peach cake - seriously does it get any better than that?!?! Throw in a mint julip and some wine and it was just perfect! If you see this class available sign up immediately because this one is a winner!

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    Jen Q.

    We enjoyed our third couples cooking class last night and loved everything we prepared. Everyone is wearing mask and super careful. Chef Paul was awesome and class participation was so fun. We will definitely be back.

    My special dessert. Dates with chocolate.
    Mary J.

    We had an EXCELLENT cooking class here with chef Paul. The theme of our class was Chocolate and Chile, (the seasoning not the soup). We received a friendly greeting, they took our coat and brought us a beverage. We were provided an apron, a menu with recipes and shopping list and everything we needed for success. Chef Paul gave us great instructions and monitored each step. The atmosphere was like any great cocktail party, great food and fun folks! The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. Due to allergies I was not able to eat the dessert we made, but Chef Paul whipped up something else for me and it was goooooodddd! I highly recommend this outing! Note that we registered in December for a February class, so do not hesitate! Thanks again Marcel's for a great night!

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    We had a great time! Food was amazing and I learned some great new tips and tricks. Chef Paul Richards was fun and informative!

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    My son loved the grilling class this week! Excellent instructors and he made some really unique and impressive dishes.

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    AMAZING in every way! Take a class - what a fun experience! Lots of neat items for yourself or as a gift. Great people!

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    Thanks, Renata -- we hope to see you back at Marcel's soon!

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