My dear wife received a gift certificate to attend a cooking class at The Kitchen Classroom and…read moreasked if I would like to join her. Saying yes was a good decision. We had a lot of fun and made some really delicious food! The classroom space itself is large, with multiple prep areas, storage, and teaching table. There is a dining table that seated twelve (our class was 10.) You are greeted with water and the option to purchase beer or wine by the glass or bottle. After a quick walk through you form teams of three or four and set about preparing the entire menu (in other words, it is NOT one station prepping the main course while another group is limited to boiling pasta.) All the mis-en-place has been set out so all the measuring is already done, but the rest is hands on mixing, cooking, plating, etc. The instructor orally delivers instructions and walks around to catch anything going astray. The class was two hours long. Our menu was on the theme "Italian Classics." Items to be prepared were Chicken Piccata, Artichoke Bruschetta, Bucatini in Creamy Pecorino Sauce, and Chocolate Budino. I won't review the food -- it would be a review of our own cooking -- but I will say that preparing it was easy with guidance and tasted absolutely delicious! Each work group eats their own prepared food but at a communal table. The crew also boxes up anything extra that is left from your prep., like extra bruschetta topping or leftover pasta, to be divided up as each work group sees fit. And I didn't have to wash dishes! My wife is the chef in the family, I am never going to cook at her level. But this class was not beyond my abilities and made me completely at ease. Can't wait to go back for other classes here!

My husband and I came here for date night recently. It was Chinese food and it was fantastic! The…read moreinstructor was funny and make it really easy for us. It was a lot of fun and not to mention came out delicious! We definitely will be back for another date night.

I recently took a sourdough class at Hobby Hill with Sharon and had such a great experience…read more The class was very beginner-friendly and the group size was perfect, about 8 people, which made it feel relaxed and not overwhelming. Sharon provided all the supplies, gave us starter to take home, and we made a loaf during class that we brought home to bake ourselves. What really stood out to me was how supportive she was even after the class. The next morning, Sharon texted to check on how our bread turned out and let us know we could reach out with any questions. That kind of follow-up made a huge difference and gave me the confidence to keep going. I also took the class by myself, and Sharon made the environment feel so welcoming and comfortable from the start. Since taking the class, I've been baking regularly, something I never thought I'd be able to say before! Highly recommend for anyone who's curious about sourdough but feels intimidated.

I stopped in here while visiting the area. What a treat. The staff were incredibly friendly and…read morehelpful. It was a Friday so I lucked into cream puffs and cinnamon buns!! I also ordered chicken salad sandwiches on their special pretzel bread. Everything looked so delicious!!! Can't wait to visit again!

Booked Chef Yvette for a family reunion dinner of 30 people. Full up menu with multiple tapas,…read morepaella mixta, and dessert. Watching the massive pan of rice and seafood cooking was a fascinating. Everything was delicious. Standouts were the pulpo salad, gazpacho, and of course the paella. Chef Yvette also made a special dessert for my wife who has multiple food allergies (at no charge!). Big events can be challenging, but are so much easier when working with a true professional. Everything delivered as promised.

Chef Yvette conducted a private Paella cooking experience for my husband, my brother and sister in…read morelaw and myself. It was a wonderful hands on cooking class. We prepared an Berenjena a la Miel (Eggplant with Honey) as our appetizer, Mixta Paella as our entree and a Tarta de Santiago (Almond Cake) for dessert. Everything was delicious and Chef Yvette is a wealth of knowledge. She is such a patient instructor and she also entertained us with tales of her travel adventures. It was such a fun, unique evening and we would all highly recommend booking a cooking class with Chef Yvette.

I recently met Chef Ausar AriAnkh at an event hosted by the Valentine Museum. The hor d'oeuvres…read morewere amazing and makes my mouth water just thinking about them. His staff, with their beautiful smiles, pleasant conversation, perfectly pressed uniforms, and professional demeaner, were impressive as well. I had planned to use another caterer for my daughter's 35th birthday party this coming April, but today I left a message with Chef Ausar to see if Kitchen Magician Catering can do the party instead. I hope they have the date still open, but I know I'll have other events I will ask for Chef Ausar's majic. One item I know I'm going to ask for is the mac & cheese balls I read about in one of his reviews. That's my daughter's favorite!

I scheduled a company event here last night and it was fabulous. The Chef was so easy to work with…read moreand designed a special menu for us. The food was fabulous, the jerk chicken kabobs and Mac and Cheese balls were highlights. Beautifully presented and everyone gave rave reviews. The location (an old firehouse) was very clean and fun. The staff including the bartender were very professional, friendly and at the top of their game!. I highly recommend this facility for a date, family dinner or company event such we had. Thank you Chef Ausar for a wonderful event.

I had such a fun time! I went with a friend and we got to make our own pint of ice cream. Heads…read moreup, when I booked it, it said 2-6pm, but our actual timeslot was just 5-6om; definitely only an hour, not four (thankfully!). They should probably fix how the times show up so no one else gets confused. When you get there, you pick your flavors and mix-ins, grab an apron, wash your hands, and the instructor helps you get everything ready. Once your ice cream is mixed, it goes in the freezer, and while you wait, you get a four-scoop flight of their signature ice cream and a complimentary glass of wine if you're of age. Super cute little outing. The only thing I'd change is I wish the tasting came first. I had already made my ice cream when I tried the flight, and I would've liked to tweak my flavors after tasting. Nevertheless though, it was really fun and I'd totally do it again!

They were amazing with my 4 kids! Very thorough on their instructions and very patient. The ice…read morecream was amazing and such a awesome Experience

We received a groupon from our children I have been calling for 8 days now and left a message every…read moreday with my name and number I will continue to call. I have yet to hear from them I will keep you posted.

We purchased a coupon via livingsocial for a cooking class for four people. Two chefs (Chefs…read moreRommell and Reese) appeared at our door at the time requested and prepared a delicious meal of African Salad (oh, so delicious!), ribeye steak with brandy sauce (the sauce was the bomb), the best green beans I've had, and I've forgotten the name of this dish but its similar to apple pie without the crust. The chefs were gracious, entertaining, and charming. They were happy to instruct us on how to prepare the dishes (and let us sample while cooking). A fabulous experience! I will hire them again!

Valentine's Day price fixed menu was amazing! We loved every single course! Our meal was so good I…read morekinda forgot i didn't love where we were sitting ( bar top by the door) Cream of celery root and potato soup Ginger garlic shrimp and green curry grits Dijon crusted salmon Beef short ribs Apple pie pot de crème Almond and chocolate tart

The appetizer was heavy on the vinegar, which I hate, so I sent it back. The replacement was…read moreburrata on toast. The toast was solid hard & had to be sawed to cut. They were out of the tenderloin which I went there to eat again. The server suggested a rib dish that seemed out of a laboratory with little meat attached. There was vinegar purple cabbage-ugh. The desert was good. Not a good experience. ...I wonder what is the sense in developing a haute cuisine dish if it's just going to taste like gagging vinegar?

Super great experience! We did the cooking class for a family outing while the kids were in town…read morefor the holiday season. We had a really great time while learning cooking skills together, and with an amazing meal at the end. Chef Antwon and Chef Nikki were great hosts, instructional and entertaining. Highly recommend their group cooking class! As an aside, we are now thinking about taking our employees for a company team building experience now that we know that they also offer that service.

Antwon is a great host! He was able to walk us through two dishes. He was able to explain…read morespecific knife cuts and provide tips and tricks to help us in the kitchen. We made a warm green bean appetizer and a Spanish Paella. Who knew that Paella is the dish it's cooked in... Not me. He was able to pace his cooking to meet the our needs. We are obviously not as skilled in the kitchen. Thankfully he sends a materials list and recipe earlier in the week. He also sends a video of the session the next day. It is a great reminder for when you cook the dishes again. The virtual class is a great idea during the current times. We had a great time as if we were right there. Conversation was easy and fluid. I was amazed at the things Antwon does in the community. He is a great ambassador for the community.

Dorothy is an amazing chef and taught us how to many Flan and a super yummy bread. She is a very…read moreunderstanding teacher and is great at explaining everything. I am a beginner at cooking these types of things and everything turned out delicious with her help!

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Land of Saffron is fabulous! They are a Richmond-based food pop up and caterer that serves…read moreauthentic Spanish paella. They offer two styles: traditional with chicken, shrimp, and mussels, or vegan with white truffle oil. Both of course have the usual Spanish rice and vegetables. A heaping portion served in paper bowls costs about $12 and you can add the truffle oil to the non-vegan paella for $1. I first sampled their offerings at the Broad Appetit food festival, and was amazed watching them cook for the masses. I've never seen such a large paella pan in my life! Even with thousands of potential customers milling about, their attention to detail was striking. The seafood and chicken was beautifully and symmetrically laid out in the pan where it cooked, and the staff made sure each scoop had identical servings of protein. Most importantly, the flavor is phenomenal. They have the recipe down to a science, so even in enormous batches both the rice and meat is perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The combination of the tangy rice, succulent proteins, and acid from the peppers makes it very well balanced so no one component overwhelms the others. I also absolutely love the vegan version, which has such a great earthy, luxurious flavor with the white truffle oil. It's umptious, comforting food that leaves you stuffed and satisfied. They do not currently have their own website or Facebook page, but you can find them on Instagram, the AllEvents Richmond website, and on Facebook Events where they're pop ups are announced. They frequent Final Gravity Brewing and/or Ardent Craft Ales every other month or so. The pop up aspect does mean that you can't satisfy your craving whenever it calls, but it makes it feel a bit exclusive. It also feels a bit like a community, because you start to recognize other loyal fans and friends of the owners. I absolutely recommend it to paella lovers and novices alike!

The paella is incredible and Daniel is just the absolute best. We have used him for our past 2…read moreChristmas parties both times everyone was blown away. If you get a chance to have this paella, do not pass it up.