My employer decided this would bE a cool place for a team building activity. We were a group of 10. We enjoyed ourselves and learned cooking techniques. I am only giving this place 3 stars because it was dirty. I saw one of the employees cleaning the toilet with NO gloves. That same employee did NOT wash hands and started touching regular kitchen items. I really think this place is and to be great perhaps years and years ago. The staff looks pretty skilled however ai would never recommend others to come here. It neeDs to be cleaner, revamped AND most importantly, hire. A professional cleaning company to clean the space. read more

My daughter went to a baking camp at this studio for four days. There were no ingredients or tools or supplies (fondant, offset spatula, piping bags/tips, baking powder, sugar, or any decorative items including sprinkles!) provided despite the $100/day price tag. All cakes and cupcakes were made with boxed mix and premade canned icing. Nothing was learned from this class so be forewarned unless you set your expectations very low. The people working there are nice however. read more

I had a great time here tonight. My son and I took the Artisan Pizza making class for a mother/son night out and had a blast! We learned a lot of tips that we will bring home with us, and the pizzas we made were delicious. The space is intimate. There were about 10 of us there which felt like the right number - any more and it would have been too crowded. Such a great night out - would be awesome for a girlfriends night out or a date night, too! read more

Very very bad customer service! I attempted to schedule my daughter's birthday party at this place and so wish I had not wasted my time or energy! Hugely disinterested party planner (2 reluctant responses to my 5 follow ups via phone/email and yes, we were very enthusiastic clients!), the person I spoke to did not get back to me even after promising to call after "getting off the other line" and did not have the professional courtesy to let me know she was unable to host my event. All in all, a BIG no-no to any parent who wants to give their little princess a fun birthday party! And the reviews I read here seem to corroborate my views, so there you go! read more

Nice people there, but the cooking studio needs updating and to be cleaner. When our corporate group arrived, one of the two owner-operators was wearing a dirty "chef's" jacket. Baseboard molding was missing, vent covers were rusty. Bathroom was tacky decorated with old dirty floor tiles. The owner-operators didn't teach us much in the way of cooking skills, but were friendly and welcoming, and did help us to prepare a very tasty dinner. Provided fondue dessert was generic / cheap (marshmallows and pretzels) and not as good as the dinner was. read more

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My friends and I had the BESR time at the Ridgewood Culinary Studio! Our chef, Mike was amazing! He was so thorough and gave us great cooking advice. This is an awesome class for someone who likes cooking or someone who wants to learn. We took the Asian Fusion course and really learned so much. The studio was very clean and organized. I can't wait to go back and do their Greek Cuisine! Such a great night overall, I would highly recommend. read more

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I was here tonight for pie night and it was a horrible experience. Class was overbooked and crowded with a clear lack of supplies and ingredients. Our chef was distraught the entire time. Extremely disorganized and unprofessional. The owner admitted that there was way too many people for them to handle. Most of my time was spent waiting for someone to finish using the supplies because there were not enough for everyone. One of the class helpers had to run out and get flour (a staple in the recipes) 10 minutes before class started. It was evident that there was no preparation done for the class. One lady walked out halfway through because she was so sick of waiting. I was expecting so much better. I am embarrassed that I took my mother here for her birthday. I will never be back. Don't waste your time or your money. Read the recipe and do it yourself at home. read more

I purchased 2 tickets for the pasta making course for myself and my dad. There was only 7 people in the class and 2 instructors so we were split into even smaller groups. The instructor of the group that my dad and I were in seemed uninterested in the class before it even started. We felt like there was no direction being given and then when something would come out wrong she would get frustrated at us. She would even be taking pictures of the other group and their pasta because what we were making did not look right. We made ravioli and fettuccini and the fettuccini was not even edible. The ravioli was not good either but at that point it was 9:15 and we were all starving. The other group had a great finished product because their instructor took the time and taught them multiple, practical ways to make the pasta. Definitely expected a much better experience. read more

Mike was a great instructor for our Asian Fusion dinner! We were very excited to try our food, and it did not disappoint. Will definitely visit again! read more

We decided to go to the Ridgewood Culinary Studio for a bachelorette party. Prior to actually attending, it seemed like it was going to be a really good time. Unfortunately, as soon as we got there it was all down hill. Our "class" was supposed to start at 7:30. Naturally, we arrived a little early since it was our first time there. We knocked on the door at 7:20 and were greeted with a "Well, you're early, I'm not ready yet. You have to be patient" I responded quickly that we would just sit at the table and chat. We weren't expecting to walk in and start instantly, but the cook could have started us off a little better than that. Another issue that I had was when discussing the evening with Nanci (I think the owner) she said that the price is fixed because there are two chefs and she can't do anything for a party smaller than 10 in regards to the price. Especially because it needs to cover the chefs and ingredients. There was only ONE cook there, so I'm not exactly sure what the "fixed cost" is about. Once she was ready (around 8:00) we started. Let me first say that for the $450.00 water and soda were included. There was half a gallon of Poland spring and one bottle of Coke. Next, as we started reviewing our recipes, we asked the cook about missing ingredients. She said she didn't have them and just to use what she had (WHAT?!). Trying to be a good sport, we went on with preparation. As the cook took out the ingredients, they were total leftovers (half a pepper, half an onion, etc.) I don't think food should be wasted, but humor us and give us new ingredients OR tell me ahead of time that it's your philosophy. As soon as all the items were cooked, I paid the cook the $450 plus tip. Which, according to Nanci (the owner?) was at my own discretion. Prior to leaving, the cook pretty aggressively approached me in regards to the tip and kept saying that it should have been more. She was so loud and demanded more money in front of my guests and the bride to be. I was totally disgusted by this behavior and couldn't believe she had the audacity to behave in that manner. This was literally the straw that broke the camels back. Upon leaving, literally in the car, I wrote Nanci an e-mail about the experience. She has yet to reach out with an apology or explanation. Clearly, her customers experiences are not the priority. I would never recommend this studio to anyone. read more

I have to firmly disagree with the previous review. Who the hell goes cooking for a bachelorette party anyway? You set yourself up for failure and poorly planned the night. Get over it. We are wellness center comprised of chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and nutrition. I decided to host our company holiday party at the Ridgewood Culinary Studio. Their prices were fair compared to a lot of NYC studios. This is a small, privately owned studio and it comes with its share of limitations (space, decor, etc.). Once you get passed that and intend on having a good time with your group, you will have a good time!! The ladies were very interactive and knowledgeable about our Italian menu. They messed around with each other as well to keep us entertained. We took pictures, took shots, played our own music and had a great time cooking the meal. It actually was less work than I imagined, because our staff was not thrilled about cooking. But everyone had a blast. We also did a gift exchange game after dinner and were served dessert thereafter. I would recommend this studio and this experience to any group of 10-15. Great for holiday parties, kids, dinner parties. read more

We ran an event her for our alumni club and it was a blast. We arranged in advance and they broke us into groups where we each team worked on creating a course. They gave us the recipes and guided us with some tips and advice. the staff to attendee ratio was about 1 to 8 (each chef oversaw two teams) and that was fine. They showed us how to do tasks and let us know. Also they geared their tips to the level of the attendee. Afterwards we enjoyed the fruits of our labor with a family style dinner. It was delicious. read more

My 6 year old daughter has been coming here for cooking classes every Monday. She absolutely loves it and can't wait for another Monday. I really recommend the kids cooking classes for all ages read more

I recently organized a team building event for my group of 20 people. At first it seemed like the studio would be too small to accommodate the group but I would say it was the right size and felt cozy. The feedback I received from the team is that it was an excellent experience and the food was delicious! read more

My daughter went to baking camp last week and absolutely loved it. True, they didn't always finish on time so eating was a little bit rushed, but the teachers weren't kicking anyone out. The last day was a highlight as they were able to decorate their own cake in a "theme". The kids had a blast and the creations were amazing. Your kids will love it, just make sure you have a little time to spare on the back end. read more

Monday night was fantastic. The Culinary chef was so informative,knowlegeable and entertaining. He created an atmosphere that was so pleasant and rewarding. The Studio is a perfect fit for a small group of people . It's a hands on experience. I forgot to mention it was a pasta class we learned how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We were a group of seven woman and totally engaged in the process of creating a night out with the girls and learned how to make homemade Ravioli and Angel Hair Pasta with wonderful sauces. At the end of the evening we sat and ate our rewards. Ha Ha I would definately go again. read more

My daughter took a cooking camp here in july and it was great. At first we thought it would be a long day for her, 7 hours, but she loved it and was never bored. She couldn't wait to tell us about her day. The group was small and the instructor, Lawrence, was patient and knowledgeable. She learned a great deal and was very proud of what she accomplished in the kitchen each day as well as the meals that she created, cooked and came home with each day. A true win/win on all levels. We would truly recommend it and hope that it runs again next Summer. read more

We came here as a group of about 20 for a corporate event. We were divided into different groups and made bruschetta, pasta, and chicken while enjoying each other's company and the fun atmosphere. The 3 chefs were absolutely wonderful and ensured that everyone was comfortable and involved throughout the evening. The end result was fantastic - homemade pasta and chicken followed by chocolate fondue. Everyone had a great time and we'd definitely come back again. Thanks Nanci and crew!!! read more

We were looking for a place to have my daughter's birthday party and came across Ridgewood Culinary Studio. Their website advertises that they host birthday parties and other events so we decided to give them a call. After leaving 4 messages in 2 weeks, I have yet to receive a call back - despite the fact that they state on their outgoing message that they will return all calls within 24 hours. Needless to say that we will be looking elsewhere. I can't understand places that advertise themselves as a business but then don't want to engage in any. read more

The kids had a fun time at the Baking Class during the summer. They were so enthusiastic and couldn't wait to go in the next day. They brought home the soda bread, apple pies, cupcakes, fruit tarts and cakes. Everything was delicious and they can't wait until they try them out at home. They are picky eaters but whatever they made they wanted to try. I wish we had time to take the other classes offered. The only thing I would have liked is for them to limit the number of children in the class because at times they really needed to have more teaching help in there to help the kids. read more

I was scheduled for class this evening when I encountered an emergency at work and called to reschedule. Just to be clear I want to repeat an "emergency!" Was basically told sorry but you need to cancel 24 hours in advance since the food was purchased and It is posted on the website. The cost was $45.00 for a soup and stew class. Rather than get into it I simply said please donate the food to a local food kitchen. Now, my thoughts. First what could the actual cost have been for the groceries? A few vegetables and a protein I'd estimate $15.00 tops. It certainly wasn't going to be a lobster bisque and a beef tenderloin rich stew. So my point is why not deduct the cost and give the customer credit for the rest? First, you know you would have a repeat customer and secondly, it "IS" the right thing to do. I must not have been the first since a few weeks ago I took another course and was 1 of 2 students. Hummmmmm. Listen it's their business to run as they choose however, I for one will never return. Caveat Emptor! Buyer beware. read more

I would not recommend this place. I signed my daughter up for a cooking camp and the owner was very rude. I had to pick my daughter up a few minutes early each day so I could get my other child from another camp. For the first few days they wrapped up the food so we could take it home. When the other students started asking for the same since no one had time to actually eat their lunch there, the owner started getting annoyed and said she was running out of aluminum foil. The next day when I asked to take the vegetarian sushi home she said no, it was a health code violation. That never came up before. Was it really that she was too cheap to spare aluminum foil! My daughter was crying because she didn't get to even have a bite of what she had worked so hard to make. If it is indeed a health code violation to take food from there, then the class should have run a half hour longer to give the kids time to actually eat what they made. The timing was off and all the kids didn't have enough time to eat their creations. It is really too bad that the owner is so bad with people, cheap, and short-sighted. To save money on aluminum foil she has lost my business and the business of my friends. It is really too bad, since the food they made was great. read more