Calling this a cooking "class" would be disingenuous…read more I received a coupon for a free class from Mise En Place and purchased another ticket for my wife. We were very excited for a cooking class to learn new recipes that we could cook together. I am a very inexperienced cook and was looking forward to learning on how to cook the meals on the advertisement and leaving feeling confident that I learned something new and could prepare at least one of the dishes. Instead, we showed up and weren't greeted at all. We had to ask another class member how to sign in because the instructor was no where to be found. There was no guidance and the "instructor" (using this term incredibly loosely) told the large group to pick a station and get started. Everyone seemed confused by this but walked around and found a recipe. Every station was lacking ingredients and utensils so we could not complete our tasks without walking around aimlessly looking for the right ingredient or measuring cup, etc. (Again, no guidance from the instructor). About 30 minutes into cooking, the "instructor" told the group of 10+ people to switch to a new station. This wasn't structured at all and people in the class just meandered around and said "I guess I'll do this now. No idea where the last person left off though." My wife and I took over a task preparing Asian Fried Chicken. After following the recipe provided by the "iNsTrUcToR", she came over and said it was still raw and walked away with no further instructions. We immediately used a meat thermometer showing that the internal temp was above 165 degrees and not in fact raw, making me seriously doubt the qualifications of our "iNsTrUcToR". After completing this part of the recipe, we noticed a number of other participants just standing around. My wife asked the instructor "Do you have a task I can complete, something I can help with?" and the instructor simply walked away. After completing the recipes - the food was fine. No complaints about the quality of the food - but this isn't the point of a "cooking CLASS". I spoke with 5/6 of the attendees in this class and they were clearly annoyed with the false advertising and lack of instruction and audibly complained throughout the "class" about having no instruction, no guidance, and learning nothing. (Rightfully so). There were a number of other beginners in the class and they seemed checked out because they had no idea what to do, didn't receive feedback, and there was no structure. The common theme after speaking with the attendees was that they thought this would be an instructional event where you can leave learning something (a new skill, a new recipe, literally anything). The only thing I left with was a few jokes about how terrible this experience was. if this was advertised as 15 people getting together to cook prepared recipes with no guidance, that would be accurate. If you want to cook something new - google it and try it yourself. You'll save $85 and get the same experience.

There aren't many reviews on Yelp and Google but they were certainly helpful in setting my…read moreexpectations for the in-person class. These are group cooking classes so be prepared to be social and know that you won't be involved in every dish. The recipes for all the dishes were shared via email. I have never taken a cooking class and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You split into partners/groups and make an assigned dish. At the end, the dishes are served at the dining table where you eat with your fellow classmates. All the ingredients are ready at every station and the recipe is printed. Everyone in my class was open to people floating around different stations, which was nicer than only sticking to the assigned dish. It was pretty chaotic with one chef running around trying to ensure 13 people weren't ruining any dishes for everyone but I think that's just a typical kitchen.

This catering service was excellent. They catered for my daughter's quinceañera, and it was…read moreamazing. The owner was so kind , professional and responsible. She worked with us and our budget. She worked well with our theme, which was greek. The greek food was delicious. I strongly recommend this catering service to anyone. Thanks again Wooden Spoon for an excellent and delicious job. Job well done. Thank you for everything.

I reached out to The Wooden Spoon after I decided to host a last-minute World Cup watch party and…read moreYvette immediately responded. She was incredibly accommodating and made the whole process seamless. We ordered the meat paella for 15 people, the portion size was unbelievably generous to start, and the flavor was absolutely out of this world. It truly tasted like a trip to Spain. We also ordered the tortilla Española, and it was exquisite! A few of my guests have traveled to Spain, and they kept saying the food took them right back to their travels. Everyone couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. I honestly can't wait to find another excuse to order from Yvette and The Wooden Spoon again! ------ Español ------ Decidí organizar una fiesta de último minuto para ver el Mundial y me puse en contacto con The Wooden Spoonm. Yvette me respondió casi de inmediato. Fue increíblemente amable! Ordenamos la paella de carne para 15 personas, y la porción fur supergeneros. El sabor estaba de otro mundo. Fue como saborear a España directamente. ¡También probamos la tortilla española que quedó exquisita! Algunos de los invitados han viajado a España y compartieron que la comida los transportó por completo a sus viajes. Ya estoy buscando excusa para volver a pedir de The Wooden Spoon e Yvette!

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.

Such a fun night at Publix Aprons cooking school. Beautiful commercial kitchen (they have 2 side…read moreby side separated by a room curtain). The instructor were young, energetic and delightful, We made several types of pasta and 3 different sauces. Only reason I have it 4 stars is it would have been nice to have a salad and garlic bread instead of just a plate full of pasta. There was plenty of time for people standing and waiting for their turn to add those sides.

I went to the Seafood Wine Dinner and that was my first time visiting the Aprons kitchen and I…read morecan't believe I'd been missing out on this. The chefs were great and did an amazing job with cooking and explaining to us their techniques and revisions to the recipes we ate (I love to cook so I took notes). All of the food was phenomenal, that coupled with the wine definitely made the class feel like I got bang for buck (I even got to take some vegetables home that were leftover). I can't wait for the next quarter's scheduled to release so I can return for a hands on or skills class!

I had such a blast doing a cooking class with Chef Maura! As someone who knows very little about…read morecooking, I learned SO much from her. My fiancé is a sous chef and also learned a lot, so her classes are perfect for any skill level. Not only was the food DELICIOUS, Chef Maura is an incredible teacher, breaks everything down into easily understandable steps, and explains why things happen the way they do, so you can carry the skills you learn into other dishes. She's also hilarious and approachable and just a wonderful person. Highly recommend!

From the owner: ChefMauraCooks is proud to serve as a convenient meal delivery and catering service in the Richmond…read morearea. Since 1998, Chef Maura has been providing great taste, a rotating menu, fresh ingredients, and upscale yet simple preparation meals. From homemade comfort food entrees to Carb Controlled Conscious Cuisine, she's helping you have the perfect meal. And with easy to reheat dishes, you can stock up on meals for up to one week or keep them frozen for future use. No matter your preference, Chef Maura will prepare and provide memorable meals and events.

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

Everything great service good prices and good food. Nice atmosphere snd quiet for good conversation.read more

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.

Stumbled upon Scrap RVA while waiting for a pottery class and how adorable! There are so many odds…read more& ends that are perfect for a project. I will definitely be back to pick up some things for homemade holiday gifts. Scrap RVA has so many things to look through but it felt extremely organized and uncluttered.

Very friendly and easy accessible. The staff is amazing. Can't wait until the next event.read more