What a great add-on to include in your Wine Country experience. Playte Kitchen is everything you'd like a cooking school to be: spotlessly clean, organized, well run, friendly, participatory, and welcoming. The day is full yet relaxed and the recipes are creative and unique but do-able back at home. Don't miss out on this. read more

These guys are so organized. Everything was ready for us and their explanations and demos were clear. They showed us how to do stuff in little bits before it was our turn to do it ourselves, so we weren't overwhelmed with information. Facility was spotless and we each got hands-on guidance. Recommend for beginners AND experienced cooks! read more

Would give Playte 20 stars if i could! Amazing experience Chef Sandy and Chef Matt. It was so much fun stopping by some of Sandy's favorite stands at the farmer's market and getting to chat with the business owners and farmers and learn about their process. The space that we made the food was so beautiful and spacious too. These two were super organized and just all around pleasant to spend the day with. One of the best coking classes I've ever been to hands down! read more

We had a lovely time at Playte Kitchen! We did the farmer's market tour with Chef Sandy, and then went back to the kitchen to make risotto and a galette with both Chef Sandy and Chef Matt. It was such a fun time! Would highly recommend. read more

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My wife and I did a Thai cooking class led by Matt. He was outstanding. Made the unfamiliar pantry products approachable and the recipes easy to follow. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend to others as a fun activity. read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Pad See Yew with Beef - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

We visit Napa every couple of years and have wanted to do a culinary class on this trip, so while researching options, Playte Kitchen came up and after seeing all those great reviews (and reading many of them) we decided to book a class here. We were simply looking for a fun, interesting experience, thinking we might learn something, we had no idea we'd be learning so much from Chef Matt and attending such an incredible culinary course! The day we selected was Thai day and he was teaching green curry, pad se ew and mango sticky rice. We thought how authentic can this really be, especially from a chef that specializes in many culinary styles - Well, this was extremely authentic and amazing! Chef Matt has done a culinary tour of Thailand (he's doing another early next year!) and offered so many great tips that only a true Thai chef would know (such as how to identify the best quality ingredients, differences in using ginger versus galangal root, and many others). He taught us some great tips, like using a mortar and pestle in certain cases, versus a spice grinder. Then the cooking techniques he provided were very helpful! It might seem intimidating to make these meals from complete scratch (we didn't use green chili paste from a jar, rather we made it all from scratch ourselves), but he broke it down into phases that made it so easy to not only do for the class, but remember for us to replicate at home, which we plan on doing! He also sent recipes afterwards to ensure we had the "instructions" to do this on our own, especially coupled with the skills he taught us. In the end, we had one heck of an amazing Thai feast! Chef Matt also made us all some outstanding Thai Tea! We had such an amazing time... we highly recommend scheduling a class with him... such an amazing experience! So much so, that we're looking forward to returning in a couple of years when we schedule our next Napa trip! read more

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The Cioppino class was well worth the wait. I waited a few months to take this class. I seem to learn something new with each class. The cIoppinno preparation was so easy I really was amazed that I learned so much. Chef Sandy and Chef Matt made sure they answered everyone's questions as well extremely supportive. I have yet to be disappointed. This is my third class and I have to admit I am looking forward to the next class. Their new kitchen is beautiful and bright. All new stoves. Each student has their own stove top. Impressive. read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Final Product! Enjoyed my dish. - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

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Took a pasta making class today, so much fun and informative. Chefs Sandy and Matt were great, the space is light and airy, and we successfully made variously shaped pasta! read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Various pasta shapes - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

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Highly recommend!! I learned, I played, I devoured and fully enjoyed!! So much fun!! We took the pasta making class for my girls getaway, birthday weekend. Matt and his team were really accommodating in helping us secure spots for all the girls, even a last-minute spot. This cooking class was the highlight of our trip as it allowed us to learn some new cooking skills, understand better how ingredients work together and most important, we had so much fun making pasta together! Both chefs made it really informal, fun and education educational. At the end of the lesson, we all enjoyed a three course meal together with a creative mocktail. I believe participants can also bring their own adult beverages to enjoy during the lesson or with the meal. I really liked the intimate class size of 6 to 8, as the chefs have time to work closely with the participants, make sure we're on track and answer questions. They also do larger classes as well as virtual classes. I can definitely understand why they won best date night and team events awards! I can't wait to go back for couples date night and am considering using for my work team building event. read more

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Had a fantastic class on sauces. It was so much fun and the cooking hints were outstanding and very relatable!! They both taught us things that we could take home and do it our leisure and make our cooking easier. Thank you Sandy Sauter and Matt Dailey for the incredible experience read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Mac and Chees - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

I have taken two classes now with Playte Kitchen and both were so fun! I took the brunch class with my girlfriends, where Chef Sandy as the lead coach and Chef Matt assisting. Both were so knowledgeable and guided us through brunch. We learned how to make scones, migas, salsa verde, salad, and a mocktail. At the end of class, we all sat down and ate what we cooked together. Chef Sandy and Matt were kind enough to let us hang out longer too since it was my birthday celebration and a girls' much needed day out. I took the FUN-damentals class with my husband and it was good to see Chef Sandy again as our culinary coach. We had fun learning to make sautéed chicken piccata, rice pilaf, roasted broccoli, and salad. At the end of class, we sat down with Chef Sandy to enjoy the meal we made. I really appreciate the class format where the chefs demo a portion and then we go and practice what we just learned. They teach us pro tips, knife skills, kitchen safety, time management in getting the meal done, and how to have fun in a home kitchen setting. They really help build your confidence in the kitchen and make things easy to approach. The best part is Chef Sandy and Chef Matt are so personable, funny, entertaining, and just good people! Can't wait to take more classes in 2026! read more

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We truly enjoyed our experience here cooking paella. The owners of the school have a lot of heart and are very helpful. Our Resort Carneros Resort stranded us here at the Cooking school and the owners here took great care of us. Cooking school was great and the care they have for the clients is incredible. Highly recommend. read more

Farmers Market cooking class was amazing. Chef Sandy was terrific. Highly recommend taking a class. I will be going back for another session next time I'm in Napa. read more

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Fun and fantastic! My friend and I took our first class at Playte and had a great time. Chef Matt is an incredible teacher: he is patient, helpful, and clearly a talented professional. The instructions were clear, and I felt we had enough activity, but we were not overwhelmed. The class was an excellent value for the high level of instruction, the quality ingredients, and the food we made (and got to take home after the class!). Everything was very clean, and the small class size I'm sure we all received time with chef. I highly recommend this class to individuals just starting cooking, as well as those who have more experience in their home kitchens. Thank you again, team Playte, for a great experience! read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Takeout at Home: Chinese-American Classics Cooking Class: General Tsao's Chicken, Vegetable Lo Mein, Playte Signature Mocktail - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

I attended the Thai Cooking Class to make Mango Sticky Rice, Pad See Ew and Green Curry. This was 100% an amazing experience! The instructor was definitely passionate and super excited that he found Thai eggplant for our green curry! My favorite part was making the curry in this class, it's the most work to make the paste from scratch and will have you appreciate Thai food even more. This is one of the few ways to get Asian food in Napa lol I have never taken a cooking class prior and wasn't too into the idea initially to be honest. It's nice to have the convenience of not shopping for ingredients along with not washing dishes. This class actually made me change my mind and now I'm looking forward to any future cooking classes that come my way. read more

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Just got done doing the Argentinian Empanada class with chefs Matt and Sandy. Absolute great time and the food was so good. Give them a try, you will love it!! read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

This was such a fun experience! I had a day to myself, so decided to take a cooking class. I do quite a bit of cooking - it's a love of mine and this class was so much fun! I was able to move at whatever pace worked for me, the groups were just two people, so lots of opportunity for everyone to cook & have some hands-on. I got to cook with some new-to-me ingredients from the Napa Farmer's Market (baby fava beans and green garlic) and was able to ask lots of questions. We had two chefs working with us. At the end, we all sat down together and ate our prepared meals. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is considering it and plan to head back myself! read more

5 Stars, incredible experience. Went here for a fun dinner cooking class as a surprise for my wife on a. Napa trip after a day in the valley. Highly recommend, Chef Matt & Chef Sandy were friendly, informative and dropped lots of tips and knowledge during a fun and lighthearted class. Highly recommend. read more

We attended the brunch class and the entire experience was superb. We arrived a few minutes early and were warmly greeted by Chef Sandy with a big smile, tour of the space and an overview. Very organized, clean and the entire experience by both Chef Matt & Chef Sandy was engaging, educational, fun and very tasty. Both Chef Sandy & Matt were very patient and great teachers; I have to say one of the best learning events I have attended with a great deal of positive energy and glowing spirits. The day after the event we received a follow up email with the recipe/menu packet. Wow, well done! Easy to read and follow with fantastic helpful tips and tricks. Thanks I would attend another event in a heartbeat as that is how well the class went and how much we enjoyed our time with everyone. From my point of view this is great for families, couples, friends and would be a fantastic event for work groups. We are looking forward to our next visit to Napa and will add this to our trip plans, Thank you very much Chef Sandy & Chef Matt; a truly wonderful experience. read more

This was a terrific class. Chef Sandy and Chef Matt thought of everything. We toured the Napa Farmers Market and met all the vendors where we bought our ingredients. Then went to Playte Kitchen to learn and cook and enjoy the delicious meal. read more

wow -what a fun experience! Pasta making and Bolognese ! ribg a bottle of wine for a fantastic evening thanks to Matt! read more

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Such a great experience! My boyfriend and I went to the "San Francisco Treats" cooking class complete with an incredible Cioppino, sourdough bread, DIY rice-o-roni, and a green goddess salad. Chef Sandy and Chef Matt were so helpful, knowledgeable, and fun. We learned new cutting skills, cooking techniques and had a blast doing it! We ended our meal with a famous SF it's-it dessert and left overs to take home. Definitely recommend! read more

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We had a great time and loved the food. I highly recommend attending one of their classes. read more

PLAYTE Kitchen - Pallea - Cooking Classes Near Me - Napa, California

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Both instructors are amazing teachers. We learned so much in such a short amount of time. We will definitely be back.

What a gem of a find. When looking for something in addition to wine and restaurants head on over to Playte. Reserve your spot at one of the various tasting menus you cook. The chef/teacher/owners were knowledgeable, without pretense, and engaging. Our Spanish tapas menu recipe was delicious and made with our own hands (under supervision). In addition to going to vineyards, tasting rooms, and restaurants it was an excellent value and fun excursion. read more

One of the best cooking classes I have taken. Highly recommend. Small class size, great facility right downtown. You'll learn a bit about the science of cooking and then eat a fantastic lunch you just prepared read more

Wonderful instructions on each step of the cooking process and a really fun experience that resulted in some great Thai food

One of the best cooking classes I had ever taken. And the knife skills lesson at the beginning was far superior from an all day knife skills class at Sur La Table. read more

Chef Sandy and Matt were the definition of hospitality for our group and had extensive explanations to each of my team's myriad questions on the finer points of our dishes of the day. I highly recommend them and would book another outing with their team in a heartbeat. read more

We went to a cooking class here while in Napa on vacation. We had a small group and did a private class. It was great! The owners were wonderful and flexible when booking. The class was really good. We learned a lot and had fun. It was casual and the owners were very warm and friendly. read more

By far the best cooking class I've ever taken. I took our executive team, 8 people, for a fun team building experience and everyone had a blast. Chefs Matt and Sandy were amazingly attentive, informative and fun. Couldn't recommend Playte Kitchen more! read more