Best believe when I tell you how I was both excited and nervous at the same time. My girlfriend has been telling me about the classes that she takes, and she decided to book me one to join her. I have never cooked outside of my home and only for a handful of people, so this was an experience! We showed up around the start time, put on our aprons, and prepared to get to work. It was only four of us in the class, all working at one table... I can't decide whether I'm happy it was a more intimate experience or if I would have preferred more participants so I have less attention to myself since it was my first time... Either way it was an absolute blast. The theme of this class was Spanish date night, so we made this chickpea asparagus dish, cheese-stuffed piquillos, Serrano ham- wrapped cod, and almond empanadas. The instruction was clear, tips were given throughout, and overall I found it to be a very approachable experience. Huge shoutout to Penny for doing a fantastic job. Oh, did I mention I used some new kitchen tools and quite frankly had to buy them in the store immediately after?? So fun. read more

OVERALL: cooking class was ok. Not worth the price CLASS: you share a tiny station with 3 people so it's not really interactive as you have to split the cooking part and don't get to learn everything. Most things were already premade or done for us. We just cooked the meat, sides, and decorated the dough. There is no where to sit to eat the food so everyone chows down for 10 minutes and leaves. They have takeaway containers read more

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Took a class for work and team building. Positives were the Chef who was amazing. He answered all the questions and was patient with our team. The melon wrapped in Proccuito (sp?) was delicious. Would have never put those flavors together. The clam pasta with cream/white wine sauce was also yummy. Downside the raspberry and fig galette was a little too sweet for me, but I learned how to make pie crust work. Also stand up eating at the end was not as fun as a sit down meal would have been l. I am actually surprised they don't have a sit down dining table set with all their extras in the center of the store, it would be great advertising! Overall, 4.5 stars. read more

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I came here as a team building experience and it was very lovely, the chefs and staff are very nice, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It was 6 of us, and 2 of us were paired with strangers but we made the most of it. The food was good, the overall experience was fun, and being able to look through the store afterwards and buy items used in class was great. read more

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We came here on. Sunday and there were no other customers in the store, which was better for us with all the awesome customer service. Today was the day to furnish our new apartment in Pentagon City, and we pretty much needed everything. Especially when it came to cookware and kitchen utensils. We purchased five items from the Staub Tools section, like the basic plastic spatula, soup ladle, and other serving spoons. For pots and pans related stuff we ended-up with the All-Clad stainless steel cookware set that included seven pieces. John who gave us the most guidance was awesome and we appreciated the nice experience here. read more

Sur La Table - Kitchen Supplies Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great merchandise and service! Been there for gift shopping and it never disappoints. Their selection of items are well organized and displayed. Definitely will return! My one stop and shop place! read more

I attended one of their cooking classes and had a great time. While I was hoping to make more from scratch, many of the ingredients were pre-prepared for us. Keep in mind that you'll share a table and cook collaboratively with others. Our chef/instructor was communicative and kept the class engaged, and the food turned out pretty good. The employees on the floor were also incredibly helpful. A couple of things to note: parking can be a bit tricky, so expect to pay for it. Also, BYOB is not allowed unless you have a liquor license. :( read more

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Private cooking classes at @surlatable have been something I've been dying to cross off of my bucket list and I'm so glad I can finally say - I LOVED IT AND CANNOT WAIT FOR MY NEXT CLASS ‍. * * * I attended the "weeknight comfort food" in Pentagon Row. Chef @davidegmartinschef taught us how to spatchcock chicken, make fancy winter greens, and create flaky buttermilk biscuits with maple butter. Ps. He has a podcast called Turning Chickens and Breaking Dishes. * * * We ended up eating half of a chicken, a bowl of greens, and almost all the biscuits together because carbs and protein are life read more

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Loved my experience with the bourbon steak dinner cooking class! We made the steak, butternut squash Swiss chard gratin, and pumpkin mousse. Our chef was super friendly and patient with us. He and his assistants all were! We got to enjoy the 10% discount on their merchandise that they gave us. It applies to sales as well. read more

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I've been here many times over many years for kitchen gadgets, classes, and knife sharpening. However their customer service is just not what it used to be. For instance the gentleman who handled both my drop off and pick up, well let just say he makes it more like Surly Table. But my knives are back to their former glory so I'm happy! Btw sharpening is $5 per blade. read more

The class is titled "From-Scratch Bread Making" ($89pp) so we signed up, excited to learn how to make Focaccia and baguettes from scratch. Unfortunately the dough was completely made when the class started. So all we learned was how to pull the dough into shape to make the baguettes. I get it, the dough needed time to rise. But then don't name the class "from scratch". The garlic had already been roasted, too. So making the herb spread to brush over the focaccia was simply us pulling the rosemary off the stem, chopping it, and mashing it with the roasted garlic. We never had the opportunity to see how it was added to the finished focaccia, either; we were told to take a 15 minute break to let the focaccia bake, and when we returned the chef had spread the mixture on it already. The ovens were apparently badly calibrated (per the chef) because most of the baguettes burned and were inedible. Still, the baguettes that were edible were good, and the focaccia was delicious. The reason for the 3-Star rating is because we didn't learn what the description of the class said we would learn. It was disappointing, and I wouldn't try another class there. read more

Took a cooking class here that was so fun! Everything mostly comes prepped and measured out so you don't have to worry about messing up! I'm somewhat experienced as a chef so I would recommend this for beginners! Our chef was great and the cleanup crew was amazing as well. I'll be back! read more

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I bought a couple of things online in December as Christmas gifts, 2 big mug for hot chocolate, the design was very nice, the quality very poor, even though I m careful with washing mugs the cracked and chipped right away. one of the mugs was for my granddaughter so I had to throw it out for fear a small piece of ceramic might come loose Also when I went to the store to pick up my items, even though it was not busy , the man who assisted me was rude and brusque, when I showed my online receipt he yelled ID, as if I was trying to cash a check or something. it was really off putting, I understand the holiday's are very hard on retail workers, but just dumping on a client really is not cool read more

Decided to try a cooking class for the first time. We've never done something like this before but the Evening in Thailand sounded fun! When we arrived we were taken to our station and given an apron to wear. The chef introduced himself and started explaining what we would be making. The menu included crab spring rolls, pad Thai with chicken, and a coconut custard dessert. We went into the class assuming we would be doing all the prep work and making everything from scratch. For the spring rolls the crab was already cooked and prepared, we just chopped some vegetables. For the pad Thai the chef made the sauce and again we just chopped some vegetables and put all the ingredients in the wok to cook. We did nothing with the dessert. It was fully prepared by the chef while he explained what he was doing. The class was expensive so to pay to watch someone make most of the food for us wasn't what we expected. Everything tasted delicious, just wished we were doing more of the prepping and cooking. We were given packets that contained recipes of everything we made so we can recreate it, but it's harder when you didn't fully prepare everything in the class itself. The chef was really nice and made delicious food, and given the short timing I understand why some things had to be cut short in order to finish on time, but I would not mind a longer class to really make it feel like a cooking class. read more

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Maybe I'm being sensitive, but we stopped in tonight as my young daughter needed to use the restroom and fast. They wouldn't allow us to us the bathroom saying it wasn't for public use. As a long time Alexandria resident, I have never encountered a store or restaurant deny a child access to the restroom. I was considering signing one of my twins up for a cooking class, but I'm very put off by this. We'll drive further away and go somewhere else. My child was clearly jumping around needing to go. Doesn't seem like a great place for a kids cooking class or camp. read more

What a great experience this was! My boyfriend and I took a soup dumpling class. It was very informative, fun and delicious! I love that Sur La Table has a variety of classes you can take with amazing chefs who love to teach you the skills they have! Can't wait to take another class here in the future! read more

Sur La Table - Dumplings - Kitchen Supplies Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

My boyfriend and I took a macaron class and knife skills class here! We absolutely loved the classes and learned so much. The classes were not cheap, but I thought that they were well worth it. There were little things that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own, so I'm glad I had a professional there. The only thing I would change about this place is the prices. They've got some pretty steep prices for just about everything. I totally understand that that's the clientele they are catering to and that's part of their branding and not necessarily their prices, but the brands' prices that they stock, but it would be even better if it were more affordable. read more

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Excellent place to find kitchen accessories. Items sold here are top quality. One of the coolest offerings are the cooking classes. There's an array of classes whether you're looking to learn how to bake or make a big dinner such as one for Thanksgiving. The classes are cool because it's hands on and you get to eat what you create. A big plus with the classes other than the knowledge is you get a discount on store items. The store is casual and spacious. The staff members are nice, helpful, and quick to serve. read more

We attended a cooking class. It was great. We loved the meal we made and the chef kept the class entertaining. But I question the cleanliness of the tools and the way the class is structured with four people to a station. read more

I recently attended a cooking class here and really enjoyed it. They try to adjust as best they can for any food allergies and have you practice proper hygiene here, so you don't have to worry too much about those factors. Chef Marion was very nice and patient. He would take the time to answer questions and walk through the kitchen to monitor everyone's progress. He didn't rush you and made sure we all had enough time to follow what je was doing abd/or take notes. On this partucular day, we made brunch items: crab cake benedicts, potato leek hash, and Dutch pancakr with fresh fruit. Chef made everything so easy and gave me the cinfidence to make all those items on my own. The only issue I had was with how much butter we used. I really do love butter, but I think we went through at least 5 sticks. Be still my beating heart! Evrything was of course delicious. This clas was really very fun. They also provided us juice, coffee, water, and some chocolate chip croissants. If you attend a cooking class here, you get a discount on your next class as wel as get a 10% discount on anything in the store. We were also told that, if you apply to become one if the helpers for their cooking classes and get hired, you get 40% employee discount. Pretty good I dare say! read more

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I mean, it's like every other Sur La Table. Most of the cookware is highway robbery if you're buying at market price, but it feels like there's a sale for something basically every other day. I don't go here for anything knife related, but the pots/pans/skillets I've gotten here in a pinch have all worked out so far. In terms of getting here it's pretty convenient by car - there's a private lot that has a lot of competition, but you can also pull into the parking garage with a ramp below that has free parking maybe first hour - more than enough time to get your shopping done. In terms of the staff vibe, I can see both sides and it's pretty on-and-off. In the moment they're decently helpful at getting what you need. Other times they can't turn off sales pitch mode or just ignore you to small talk with coworkers while you're checking out. I don't really care since I just want my stuff, but for others that might matter. Most of the reviews are for cooking classes, and they've certainly pushed that on me every time. Haven't tried it so no opinion on that front. read more

My friends and I took the Late Summer Italian course. The chef was great and we learned a lot about technique from him. He had a great sense of humor and made the class very fun. The low rating is for things that are out of the chef's control. - You are placed in groups of 4 and take turns making things. That means only one person gets to make pasta. We all sliced different things for the salad and one person made dessert. I expected each of us to make our portion of every dish but that was not the case. This takes away the point of a cooking class and was more of a gathering where everyone pitched in to make a meal. - The ingredients are cheap and very poor quality. We made carbonara using low quality bacon and very cheap cheese. While we learned the technique to create a creamy sauce, these low quality ingredients did not make a tasty dish. For $80 per person, it's disappointing that we didn't at least use pancetta for the carbonara. While the class was fun, I would not book another class for these reasons. read more

I have taken several classes and loved them all. The chefs are great and make it fun.

They always have great stuff for kitchen. I can spend a few hours here easily. The shop is not that big tho. Also it's fun to talk with staffs who love cooking and eating. Variety: Coffee makers, pots, knives, oils, baking goods, seasonal stuffs, etc... Quality: Great! Price: Higher. Customer service: Fantastic! Parking lot: Free with time limit. Streets and garages. Tip: You can taste coffee made by nice machines. Free:) read more

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This was such a fun time!! Getting to the site is really easy and they have both a parking lot and garage. There's street parking out front but it's harder to come by and it's all pay for parking. I recommend the ramp because the kit and street parking are max 2 hours. For 4.5 hours it was $18. The store has their own entrance which stayed open, and you didn't have to go into a mall to access the building. The class check-in is inside the classroom and they have a coat hanger. The top shelf of the coat rack however was very dusty. Everything was set up for us upon arrival, with name tags and aprons at our designated spot. Due to COVID, the class was limited to 8 but only 6 showed. They had the pastry chef and an assistant. We made regular croissants, croissants with brie and jam, and then the chef made two batches of cinnamon rolls, one with a maple glaze and the other with a preferred sugar glaze. We also made dough and did two turns before taking it home. The class and chef were great, and I learned that making flaky croissants is way easier than I thought, it just takes time. We also learned that most butter in the USA is watery rather than fat which is why it can take longer for the dough to rest and ends up not as flaky. This was a great class and I'm looking forward to trying their virtual ones moving forward. read more

We used to patronize the Galleria store in Tysons Corner. . .until we discovered Ty at the Pentagon Row store. What a treasure! He knows cooking, he knows cookware, and he knows how to solve whatever problems a customer might have. The store itself is brightly lit and beautifully arranged. So much win. We will definitely go back. read more

Fun and informative experience! Definitely come with a group of friends or a date. Most couples seemed to be paired up together with other couples so get ready for an impromptu double date. food tasted amazing but make sure you ask the chef questions along the way!! Some of the steps are skipped because the chef pre-prepped to save time. read more

Sur La Table - Kitchen Supplies Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We have taken two classes here to date and have really enjoyed both experiences! We took a Thai cooking class about a month ago and learned a pad Thai, shrimp curry dish, and coconut like sorbet recipe! We also took the classic sauces class where we made two chicken dishes, an asparagus and a strawberry balsamic glaze paired with ice cream. I loved each class for different reasons- the Thai class food was AMAZING, however actually recreating the recipes at home would take a lot of prep ahead- going to the speciality grocery stores to get all of the ingredients, etc. The chicken class on the other hand was very straightforward- the recipes were very manageable and realistic for a day to day at home creation, in fact we have already made some of the sauces at home. Definitely sign up for a class or two and make sure you take advantage of $20 off if you sign up for another class after you finish a class! read more

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My girlfriend and I attended one of Sur La Table's cooking class. The theme was Date Night: Escape to Alcapulco. The menu included: - Himalayan Salt Slab Scallops with Fresh Mango-Cilantro Relish - Pineapple Avocado and Watercress Salad - Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime Butter and Queso Fresco - Cinnamon Horchata Ice Cream This was our first time attending any cooking class and we weren't quite sure what to expect. Upon arrival we were greeted by the Chef and his assistant, they instructed us to put on our aprons, wash our hands and choose a work station. The staff was pleasant and attentive and super helpful throughout the class. The chef was great. He was super knowledgeable (obviously lol) and took his time teaching each of us the cooking techniques and knife skills. Most of the food was already diced and prepped for us to toss in a mixing bowl or on the grill. We began with mixing the ingredients for the ice cream and ended with the chef finishing off the dish on the main range/stove. Next we chopped the onions, cilantro, pineapple and avocado which was cool to learn the proper way to dice and hold a chef's knife. We took turns placing the scallops on the salt slab and grilling the corn. All in all the food was tasty and the experience was fun. Small Tangent/Caution: For those who are like me and very particular about germs and cross-contamination, please take note. There are moments in the class in which the group makes a dish together usually the desert. For example, in the beginning of the class we made the batch of ice cream and the chef wanted us to taste the pure vanilla extract that was being used in the ice cream. He passed along a small cup of the vanilla extract among the class, each person took a turn getting a spoonful sample (I discreetly passed my turn) and then he tossed it in the larger bowl for the ice cream batch. This occurred was done for two more ingredients. This would have been fine for me other than some people were not as cautious to not taste the sample over the bowl of the ingredients, thereby allowing whatever drops from their mouth/spoon to fall in the main bowl. This could be a "me thing" but just wanted to put it out there just in case others would appreciate the heads up - I sure wish I had one! read more

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There are several great stores just outside of the mall. Sur La Table is one of them. An employee was making lattes, coffee and just about any coffee related drink from expensive machines. He spoke fluent "coffee" and my husband enjoyed talking about coffee beans, grinding coffee beans and all the gadgets that make coffee. There were so many kitchen gadgets in the store. It was nice walking around. The store is somewhat crowded but that is due to all the products being crammed into the space. The employees were nice and helpful. The business offers cooking classes. This place stays quite busy. read more

Sur La Table has been around since '72, first debuting in Seattle's Pike Place; they are known to have a nice selection of culinary tools and equipment (cookware, knives, grilling tools, baking tools, dinnerware, etc.), as well as in-store events and cooking classes you can sign up for. I came in here with my husband to check out their Nespresso machines for a gift; Warren came on right over and assisted me right away - he was very informative and gave me all the details in comparing all of the models. I definitely loved the fact that he was very knowledgeable and appreciated his recommendations! Karen, who is another SA, was also awesome - she gave me even further details and answered all my questions. Both were just so plain WONDERFUL, and I loved the fact that they were both so helpful and friendly. I also loved the fact that Sur La Table's prices are pretty competitive compared to other kitchen stores (ex. W-S), as they have bundle deals and coupons! Limited metered-parking can be found along Joyce, but there is a spot where you can park for free on Sundays in front of the store! +ask for Warren or Karen :D read more

Sur La Table - Kitchen Supplies Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've done two cooking classes at Sur La Table and had a great experience both times. My most recent visit was with my girlfriend for the Italian date night. The menu was meatballs with a tomato sauce, cavatappi with a lemon and ricotta sauce, and prosciutto wrapped aspsaragus. The first thing we did was go to the WRONG location. When we found out we weren't on the list the chef there luckily asked us to stay because there were two open spots. I will admit if you have zero cooking experience, it might be a little easy to fall behind in the knife-work and prepping stages, but the chefs do a good job of helping you along throughout the meal. You cook for probably an hour and 15 minutes, have a 20ish minute break to meander through the store, and then you're back to finish your entree, eat, and work on your dessert. They have a pretty good system going at Sur La Table. Some of the classes are a bit pricey, but if you wait until just a few days before a class, sometimes they will cut the price to encourage more people to sign up. Overall, this is a really fun date night to have and I'd imagine it'd be a great girls night out too, as they have some classes geared towards a girls night out. It's definitely a good time and I recommend anyone who is interested in cooking to look at some classes! read more

Sur La Table - Italian date night. Meatballs, prosciutto wrapped asparagus and cavatappi - Kitchen Supplies Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I Took a recreational class today 11-29-21 and the store is every culinary/pastry/baking company's dream supply store!!!! Well it's mine I know that much!! Anyways they have this super cool room and it's set up like a real class and a kitchen and all the supplies you'd need!!.. the store itself is awesomeness!!!!!! So today Mrs./Ms. Penny was the Pastry Chef we had she was really nice and patient very informative, nothing you'd ever ask her did she she made it seem like it was was a dumb question!! Very helpful! We made apple fritters (my exciiiiiitement) , glazed donuts, donut holes, Nutella filled donuts it was Amaaaazing because EVERYTHING was from scratch! . She gave tips that even I didn't know and hell I Bake!! Too. But I only could never master donuts YEAST ones at that so that was helpful and very GLAD I TOOK THIS COURSE!! I'm taking croissants & French bread making NEXT!! They have any and every class you can think of! I caught it on a Black Friday sale!.they give you coffee as well ,everyone in the store is nice and the pastry chef assistant for this being my first time here I truly LOOOVED it here!! read more

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I thought the cooking class here was only okay. For $80 per person, I felt like I had a better time and learned more at the Chopping Block in Chicago. The theme of our class was the Classic Christmas dinner. For our class we made: shrimp cocktail with spicy cocktail and arugula & parsley dipping sauce roasted beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce chestnut puree with toasted walnuts sauteed green beans and dijon mustard sauce flaky parmesan dinner rolls and for dessert we ate (but did not make) cranberry eggnog cheesecake The kitchen was not open when we arrived at 5:55pm (class starts at 6pm). A sales associate told us that the kitchen door would be open when the class started. We waited, and waited but by 6:10p we never saw the door open. When we finally walked up to the door, we saw that everyone was inside the class and instead of being the first in, we were the last in. Not a good start. During the entire class, which lasted almost 3 hours, there were two helpers that were washing dishes and running the dish washer. The running water and banging pots were really distracting and I could not really hear what the instructor was saying. There were about 14 of us in one class but most of the cooking happened at the front of the class. The instructor would call on you to make the dish which really took the fun out of cooking because now it became a chore. Not only was it a chore, but for me, when I got called I was completely mortified because all 14 pairs of eyes were on me. I could not mess up! At other cooking classes I've taken, the preparation was done in small groups. Here, its you in front of your entire class and instructor. I was tasked to mince shallots and I was never more afraid to cut my fingers off by accident. I dont work well under pressure! The food we created was pretty bland. I think only the chestnut puree tasted the best out of everything we had made. The tenderloin came in second best. Towards the last 45 mins of the class, we're told we have a 10-15 minute break. They give us a 10% coupon to shop the store as well. Unfortunately for us, we went over the 15 minute break time because most people went shopping during that break and took longer than expected to shop. The rest of us were waiting for the shoppers so that we could eat what we had cooked! Overall, not a great cooking class. read more

My complaint is about one staff person, when I bought online at 10:45 and went to pickup at 2:30. The one employee was nice and went to check on my order then went to ask the 2nd employee if my order was done. 2nd Employee said "did I sent a notice it was complete" 1st employee "no but he's here now, " 2nd employee " I'll get to it when I get to it" The the 2nd employee proceeded to keep checking out other people for 15 mins. So I just left. Within 6 minutes I get a cal about my order after I'm already driving away. I think I'll just return the items when I go back to pick them up! read more

I visited this location last night for my friend's birthday celebration. There were 5 of us girls, and I think it's safe to say that we all enjoyed ourselves. Our class focused on cooking a Mexican dish. I liked that they give you a handout including the recipes and the directions for take home use. Last night's chef was David. He worked well with the class, was funny and was able to explain things well, even with a fairly strong accent. After cooking, we were able to enjoy our delicious meal around the kitchen island, although I wish we had a drink (other than the supplied water) to go with our food. Food was very tasty and I learned a few new things. Overall, tons of fun with the girlies. Could definitely see this being an awesome date night outing. 4 stars for the price - $69 is a little costly for the class in my opinion, but I had a great time! read more

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First time at Sur La Table cooking class and it won't be my last. My mentor and I chose the "Quick and Tasty Thai" cuisine. No prior cooking skills are needed. Just come to have fun and learn. The class started with introductions about the cuisine and an overview of the ingredients. We were paired with another group and became a team of 4. We made 3 dishes: Pad Thai, papaya salad and coconut soup with lemongrass. The sticky rice with mango was prepared for us and it was a treat at the end. My top 2 favorites were the pad Thai and sticky rice. The chef walked us step by step and even taught us some basic rules for cutting. I would definitely take another class. During the break, we toured the store. If you love to cook or like cooking gadgets, you will want to buy anything in the store. SN: Cute for date night or hanging with close friend read more

Sur La Table - Let the cooking begin!! - Kitchen Supplies Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

So this store is like candy to me. I just love it - its a great store to kill time at and browse. Though their prices can be a little high, they almost always have good sales (mostly on the small things). Last year they had a great knife sale going on after Thanksgiving. This year was a little different. One of these days I will get around to taking some of their classes. Hopefully this will happen soon - then I'll have more to write about! read more

Horrible customer service and horrible, defective products. Their Green Pans are expensive and when you attempt to return them, they will send you a return label and once the item gets back to their location (verified by UPS Tracking), they tell you that it is outside of their 30 day return so they will not refund your money. I guess they just keep the defective items and you are out of luck. NOT! Customers beware--you have been warned! read more

This is a great place to shop for gifts for any of the foodies or chefs in your family and circle of friends. The folks that work there also know a great deal about the products they offer, which is a huge bonus in my view. This place makes me wish my signature dish was something more impressive than a grilled cheese sandwich... read more