I'll be perfectly honest with my review. The concept is understandable however if you are just…read morestarting or thinking about a career in food or hospitality then online is not for you. Do hands on. If you have been in kitchens for years like me then yes, apply. You will learn so many techniques. I guarantee you. Thank you Escoffier for a great experience!

VA/MILITARY STUDENTS BEWARE!!! Their process to certify your classes is non existent. The…read moreresponsibility falls completely on the student. The VA Department youre used to from other schools? Doesn't exist here. I've been to 4 schools, and this is the worst, most grossly inhumane experience thus far. As a student who DEPENDS on my benefits since the passing of my father, Escoffier has left me destitute. They do not care about your Military affiliation, nor do they have any resepect for your service to this country.

The Ambiance Definitely Gave Texas Very Southern And Homey Feeling. The Food Was Amazing And…read moreTasted So Fresh! They Had Homemade Ketchup, Homemade BBQ Sauce, And I Loved That They Support Small Texas Businesses By Sampling Their Products Inside The Restaurant, Like Local Honey And Other Goodies. 10/10 I Highly Recommend! My Husband And I Went On A Tuesday, So We Were In And Out With No Wait. We'll Definitely Be Back Soon. Thank You, Let's Eat Texas, For The Great Experience!

Well, I really wanted to like this place. I love the atmosphere. I am a huge fan of reusing and…read morecelebrating old buildings. The choices that seem to have gone into the reuse of materials and the decorating style get 5 stars from me. The two staff members we interacted with couldn't have been any nicer or more attentive. From the first greeting to saying goodbye, they were great. The plate presentation was unusual, but very attractive. All of that said, this is still a restaurant. I had a Brisket Burger. The burger itself on the pretzel roll was ok, but the Brisket..... I have lived in Texas all of my life. I have had Brisket from some truly talented pit masters, and I always judge it by the tenderness, smoke ring, and bark. This was mushy and wet (not moist, more like it was boiled?) and very pale with little taste. If this did start as Brisket, then what was done to it is borderline criminal. Overheard another customer talking to the owner (I believe), commenting on the unusual choice of cornbread waffles with the Chicken Fried Chicken, and her response was that she was from "up North", and didn't understand "Texas Toast" served down here. Maybe that is the issue. When you hear a name like "Let's Eat Texas" you are expecting food cooked a certain way, with a certain taste. Maybe they should rename it "Let's Eat New Jersey", at least then you would know what you were getting into.

came as a plus one for a company event! if you're viewing this experience from that perspective, i…read morethink it's a great! they're super organized and know how to cater to a large group (~25 people) really well. we assembled a berry tart to bake at the start then got to build our own bruschetta combos. there was whipped feta, turkish apricot, and orange chutney as bases, and you could top it with mint, tomatoes, bell pepper, and cucumber. at the end before we ate, we took turns seasoning the chicken and watched a demo on how she made the carrot hummus. i didn't learn as much actual cooking as i was hoping. i'll have to try their public classes instead!

Such a fun date night experience! The cooking classes are held in a beautiful space in east Austin…read moreand are lead by very talented and kind chefs. They describe it as a "recreational" cooking class, which means there is some light cooking involved but they've done a lot of the heavy lifting which takes the stress out of the experience and maximizes enjoyment. There were about 15 people total in the class. It's BYOB and they give you all the recipes after. We attended the New American Mediterranean class. Menu items included strawberry gazpacho, an arugula salad, carrot hummus, lovely grilled chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices, and berry ricotta tarts for dessert. Each item was more epic than the last. My girlfriend and I agreed that this was the best meal we've had in a long time. Absolutely delicious! We can't wait to try some of the recipes at home, and attend another cooking class (possibly the Italian one!) soon.

We arranged Chef Danushka in Austin, TX through Cozymeal. We had a great cooking class and really…read moreenjoyed our time with the chef. Chef Danushka is a character and really made the experience fun. Her classes are offered at her house which has a great kitchen and entertaining space. We did a southwestern grill menu. We all got to participate in the making of the meal with different tasks - cutting up veggies, making guacamole and elote corn, grilling the meat, cutting the meat, etc. You can bring your own wine and beer to her classes which we did. We was very accommodating with glasses. Overall the class was fun, the food was delicious and we had a good time. Definitely recommend Chef Danushka.

I tried using the website to find a private chef for a cooking class locally. We were excited to…read morebook our experience and looking forward to the class. Then, 24 hours before the class, the chef updated the posting to notify attendees that the class would be run by Sur La Table. We have been to a class by Sur La Table and it was so bad we left 30 minutes into the class. I contacted CozyMeal to let them know about the bait & switch, and talked to them on chat. They refused to help. I have tried calling them, and they have not answered. This company is an absolute sham and only wants to take your money and run.

Freda's Kitchen - Iron Chef Review…read more We engaged Ashley and her team to create an Iron Chef style event for our family of fifteen ages 5-84 over the holidays. They did an absolutely incredible job! Ashley made sure every detail was taken care of and coordinated the entire event flawlessly. Ashley's team members (Kyle, Kristin, Holly and Chef Uyen Pham) were all exceptionally professional and they ensured it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Although the final results are still under protest (just kidding). We highly recommend Freda's Kitchen for anyone looking for something different whether it be a team building or in our case a family event. We also held it at Wilson's Appliance in Dripping Springs who were gracious in allowing to use their top of line equipment in their model kitchens.

My friends and I did a cooking class here and had a great time. Our chef and her assistant were…read morereally friendly and down-to-earth, and they gave an introduction letting us know about their business and why they started it, which gave some meaning to what we were doing. The space where we ate was gorgeous and felt like we were dining in someone's beautiful home. Half our group was running late (30 minutes!) due to the marathon closing off some roads, and they still gave us our full experience. FYI, it is BYO here! If we had known earlier, we would have brought our own additional drinks, but they did serve us wine. The kitchen was a little cramped for 14 of us, and compared to other cooking classes I've done, it was a little ad-hoc getting everyone organized. They didn't have a pre-set number of people for each station, and with only 2 staff, they were stretched a little thin helping everyone. It all worked out, but it was a little slow figuring out who would do what, with rough last minute estimates on how many people were needed at each spot. Still, our food was great, we all learned some new kitchen skills (though the chef did help us quite a bit to get us there!), and we had a fun time! There were tons of leftovers too.

I signed up for The Naked Bite's "Quick Weeknight Meals and Variations" class last week. I am…read moretrying to incorporate more veggies into my diet, but knew I would need some help making them more exciting and flavorful. The class was a public class taught at Chef Amber's beautiful home, and I was joined by 9 other people eager to become more "green". Chef Amber was super personable, friendly, and clearly passionate about teaching us how to make healthy food that we want to eat, that is nutritious, and quick enough to put together for a weeknight dinner. I not only came away with 5 recipes I feel comfortable recreating on my own (and a multitude of variations, thank you!), but also picked up some knife skills, tips on kitchen utensils to use, tricks on how to store garlic and make my own veggie broth and so much more. Additionally, the atmosphere and vibe at Chef Amber's allows you to feel very comfortable asking questions, sharing life stories, cracking jokes (maybe that's due to the wine?), and overall having a ton of fun. I've already made a few of the recipes, Sunflower & Kale Pesto with Crudite and Kale Salad with Toasted Almonds, Avocado and Lemon Vinaigrette, for friends that we've had over and both received rave reviews. I highly recommend this class to anyone that is interested in eating great tasting food that makes you feel good. This class is not just for vegetarians! There were a few people in this class who had formerly shunned veggies and they came away the most excited about this experience. Can't wait to try out more recipes!

From the owner: The Naked Bite offers public and private cooking classes, as well as small event catering services…read more Our culinary style is plant-driven (though not exclusive) and integrates global flavors while focusing on local and organic ingredients. We believe that pure food is synonymous with enjoyment and overall health. If you are interested in adding some vibrant knowledge to nourish you and your family, our cooking classes or personal chef services are for you! If you follow a special diet such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, you'll find plenty of options here. Hope you're hungry; it's time to take The Naked Bite! ~Chef Amber Antonelli

We had a party of eight that Chef Nic thoughtfully prepared for us. The process, from beginning to…read moreend, was easy and the communication was excellent. I'm sad I was so busy enjoying the food that we forgot to take pics! We are an older foodie bunch, all whom have hosted with private chefs before and this one did not disappoint any of us! I asked for unique items (i.e. something I don't usually have or can cook myself) and Chef Nic sent me suggestions to choose from. We ended up with a 5-course meal which was way too much food, so afterwards we asked, "What course would we have skipped?" and couldn't decide! Chef brought most of the food prepared enough for ease of cooking and serving, and brought it all out in surprisingly even serving times. The chef immaculately clean-up my kitchen and even started the dishwasher. We highly recommend Chef Nic and Gather & Forge.

Completely incredible dinner with Chef Dan at Gather & Forge. The meal was truly exceptional,…read moreunique, & everything that came out was presented beautifully. Dan was so nice, helpful at explaining each dish, and made the overall experience seamless for all the guests. We had a large 15 person group and this was the perfect evening meal. EVERYONE was impressed and had the best evening. I highly recommend using them for your future chef needs!

I've worked with Tye twice and I want to share my great experiences…read more The first time I was part of a cooking demo/class she held. She taught our group of 6 amazing new skills. We learned about some awesome dishes, and even got to eat the dishes as they were served to us personally as if dining in a restaurant. Recently, the second time I hired Tye was after having my baby. I definitely needed some extra help in the kitchen and Tye was awesome! She gave me more super helpful cooking tips- this time showing me healthy options to feed my family. She made three scrumptious meals all of which were easy recipes that I could reproduce by myself. (She gave me copies of the recipes too!) I'm a bit of a germaphobe and I was impressed at how clean Tye kept everything while cooking. Her methods of cooking defiantly put me at ease appreciating her food even more! Most importantly, since this is a review about food, all of the food Tye has prepared for me has been **DELICIOUS!** It's amazing to be able to eat food so yummy that is part of a recipe so easy to make! I can't wait to work with Tye again!!

I had an amazing time learning, from Ty, how to make dumplings. I could never have made them on my…read moreown. I am a terrible cook, but I had so much fun at the class. I not only had fun but I also learned how to make a really delicious, fresh meal. I can't wait to go back!

Fer and her team are incredible! Not only were they an ease to communicate with to get our private…read morecaterers dinner set up for my sister's bachelorette, they made the actual night a smash hit! The food was truly incredible. Many of our attendees have been to Spain, but said this is the best paella they have ever had. We also enjoyed some of their apps and both the red & white sangrias. They went above and beyond to serve us and make the party continue.

Fer and her team were amazing!! We booked them for our wedding reception meal and appetizers. Fer…read morewas so communicative from the beginning, willing to go the extra mile, and extremely flexible with our requests to make our special day perfect for us and our guests. When her team arrived they were extremely professional and every guest had something amazing to say about their service. The food was absolutely incredible. We loved having food that was not only delicious but also entertaining to watch be made. The tapas were incredible, the Paella was so delicious and rich, and the puff pastries, don't skip the puff pastries! To die for! We loved having Fer as our wedding caterer and would highly recommend her and her team for any of your future events!

Beautiful presentation! Has many different options, we have used for many occasions. From small…read moreindividual boxes to large grazing tables, Maricel and her team can do it all!

Delicious and beautiful!! So glad we decided to go with Island Celcuterie to cater my daughter's…read morewedding. The grazing table was a gorgeous display of tasty treats that everyone enjoyed!