The Institute is in an office complex. The buildings are numbered. The Culinary Institute on your…read moreright on the protruding right side of the building as you face the building. When you exit from Shea Boulevard, it will be the very first left you can make on 114th St. From there on in you will be in the office complex. Just follow the numbers to where the institute is. The complex may be new and the maps have not changed. You may get proper directions when you. Just keep this in mind. Have a safe trip. The institute is a school, and you will be served food by students prepared by students. At the end of the meal you will get a short form asking your opinion of the meal and service. The school has its own way of doing things. Please be patient with them, they are students. For example they will not seat incomplete parties. You can be less patient with established restaurants that do the same things. The service is fine the students personable. Despite our group ordering almost one of everything, the execution was timely. No one complained that any of it was bad. We were served, without choice a seared Tuna appetizer. Some in our party did not care for anything close to raw, and were unhappy. Soup followed, of which the Gazpacho, (a cold soup) was excellent. They served a Pasta dish of bucatini: with heavy cream and panchetta. It was done to perfection, with the pasta being almost aldente and the pancetta lightly browned on one side. Other selections were chicken, short ribs and salmon. Prices varied but not very much. Expect to pay $30 plus tip and drink. Some items were a little less. The meal included a dessert of German Chocolate cake, which was thick and dark, permeated by coconut and abounded with a thick frosting. Coffee is served on request. What's served is what I call "ingredients food": it's flavor come from the ingredients themselves. Little technique is required. although technique was required for the Gazpacho. Salmon or Short ribs need steady cooking, and they had no adornments. You must know how to cook them. The how is simple, because baking is the one method. This is a really good place to go. Aside from having a very good meal you help others. Life as a Guinie Pig is not so bad at the Arizona Culinary Institute. Lunch anyone?

The student restaurant needs a more user friendly site, with reservations, upcoming menus, etc…read more Now, there is absolutely no menu or reservation information--no times of service, no location directions.

What a great experience!! My 13 year old daughter and I took a cooking class for Not So Traditional…read moreThanksgiving Side dishes. Maggie has such great life experience in the food industry. She taught us not just how to cook, but how to prep, basic knife handling, and an interesting way to prepare garlic. The first part of the class we all sat with our recipes and watched Maggie in the kitchen while she explained everything. Then we split into groups of 2 and tackled one recipe for each group. When we were done, our reward was the amazing food we cooked! Every dish complimented the others spectacularly. I cannot wait to make these again at home. Thank you Maggie for a lovely evening!

A WOW Culinary Experience... We planned a cooking class for ourselves and 3 couples with Maggie and…read moreit easily exceeded all expectations. If you're looking for a fun, interactive and delicious way to add spice to your date night, look no further than Whisked Away! Dana & Marty, Surprise Date Challenge

We had a fabulous night with Chef, Sharon and Chris. We met someone great people that we cooked…read morewith. I ended up, stepping in with my husband to make the lamb chops, seared to perfection. I love the green beans. I love the appetizer with the mushrooms and goat cheese. Even the chocolate eclairs for dessert were wonderful. I WOULD RECOMMEND

I've taken multiple classes at Classic Cooking Academy over the years, and they never disappoint…read more Most recently, I completed their Asian cooking series--a six-week dive into the flavors of Vietnam, Korea, Japan, and Thailand. Every class was hands-on, delicious, and incredibly well-organized. Chef Andrew and Chef Jenny were fantastic--knowledgeable, fun, and great at breaking things down in a way that made everything approachable, no matter your skill level. The recipes were thoughtfully chosen, the ingredients were high quality, and the end result? Always something I was proud (and excited) to eat. It's the perfect mix of learning and fun. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends, a date night, or just something new to try, I can't recommend this place enough. I'll definitely be back--again and again.

My husband and I were gifted a cooking class for our wedding, it was so much fun! We chose Bourbon…read moreKitchen - the food was delicious and Chef Leo and Kelly were so helpful and genuinely passionate! Can't wait to try another class.

Just left Chef Leo's Food Lab and we had so much fun! Highly recommend for a date night, a…read morecouple's evening out, girl's night out, team building or just because you want to experience something new. Chef Leo and his assistant were very nice and were always nearby if you had a question or needed help. EVERYTHING was delicious! And you get to take the recipes home. We did the Cooking with Bourbon class - a MUST. My husband and i plan on doing a Date Night class or the Seafood class. BYOB - that's a plus too.

Had my daughters 5th Birthday party there and I was blown away. They went above and beyond to make…read moreher day special. The effort in the details, theme, and overall party far succeeded my expectations. I would recommend this place to all. 10/10.

I took my 2.5 year old daughter here for the preschool chef class and she had a blast! This cooking…read morestudio is in a great, central location with plenty of parking. The studio is very clean and spacious. Jamie did a great job walking the kids through the recipes and I appreciated the emphasis on hand washing for all participants. I especially love that this cooking school offers classes for so many different ages and the wide variety to the class options. Thanks for a great experience!

My family enjoys taking cooking classes and so I've done a handful. Like those others, this was a…read morefun experience learning from and being in the company of a great chef. Unlike those others -- I am still regularly making this recipe 2 years later!! I appreciate that Isabelle developed a simple yet DELICIOUS baguette recipe and is so good at teaching exactly how to execute that recipe. Chef Isabelle was a joy to learn from and I look back so fondly on the afternoon we spent with her. I cannot recommend this class enough!

Isabelle was incredible! What a ray of sunshine and full of energy FUN! I spent my birthday with 4…read moreothers at her place learning how to make a baguette with perfection. The interaction was SO much fun! She taught me how to open a champagne bottle with a crazy Knife. The forte has a french name, I'm forgetting. In any case while the baguette baked, we shared stories sitting by the lake drinking champagne. Isabelle then served us lunch with cold cuts, french cheeses, and yummy homemade butter that we had whipped up. Oh I forgot, the morning started with her homemade crepes and some coffee. This was a birthday to remember with my closest friends and family. Isabelle made it SO special, and was our personal photographer to capture the days memory. I highly recommend this experience as something you MUST do!

Fantastic doesn't seem like enough of a compliment for Chef Lori! She had clear and quick…read morecommunication from the start. Her food was all amazing. She catered to what we wanted for our wedding and everyone raved about the variety and taste. She prepares your specific food, cleans up and puts all leftovers together. No need to worry about anything because Lori thought of it. Highly recommend. Very professional and reasonably priced. Thank you Chef for making our special day perfect!

Chef Lori changed my parents LIFE and made it so I (their daughter who lives 600 miles away) can…read moresleep at night. Chef Lori shops for the ingredients and makes them enough dinner meals for the week, AND delivers them to their front door weekly! My mom is a very picky eater. Everything is either too salty or too spicy. She does not like to try new foods, new methods of cooking, nothing new in the kitchen. Chef Lori is a magician! My mom will try everything she makes and tells me that she actually likes certain NEW foods!! Unbelievable! I never imagined that happening. They rave about how clean she would leave the kitchen when she was cooking in their home. Now, with Covid 19, the meals are made in Chef Loris home. They've developed a beautiful relationship. When it was my Dad's bday, I asked Chef Lori if she could bake his favorite birthday cake. Her response? "I would be honored!" I asked if I could send a banner to hand in front of their home, announcing his bday during this Stay-at-Home situation and she excitedly said: I look forward to making your Dad's birthday one he'll remember!" That just shows her level of commitment, her passion for food, and her beautiful character. If you need any type of food service. this is your GO TO GAL!

Chef Eric, Chef Annie, and team did a wonderful job for my birthday party this weekend. We had…read moreabout 100 folks and it was no sweat for them. The food looked and tasted great. The servers & Tia the bartender were polite and on top of things. Our kitchen and outdoor kitchen were the sparkling clean when they left. The best part was that my wife and I had no worries and could spend time with our guests knowing that everything was being handled very well! We will definitely call on Chef Eric and his team for our future catering needs.

We have now used Michael two years in a row for our company events and everyone agrees the food is…read moresome of the best they've ever had. There's a reason he has only 5 star reviews, and they earn every one of them! He and each of the chefs that work with him are professional, prompt, and true artists. Don't miss the coconut chicken tenders!!!

We had a great time at Taz's cooking class learning to make Korean food! To be honest, I'm not a…read morehuge fan of some Korean food - I'm just not used to some of the flavors (kimchi is a little odd to me). I do, however, love Korean BBQ. I was looking for a fun date night and stumbled upon Taz's cooking classes, which all seem to focus on different Asian themes. Mark H. and I have tried repeatedly to cook Thai and Indian curries without any success, so I signed us up for the Korean BBQ night. Little did I know that we would be cooking a Korean BBQ FEAST. We cooked for about 3 hours. Each recipe independently seemed manageable, but who eats a single item at a Korean BBQ? My favorite dishes ended up being the Korean potato salad and, of course, the meat. At the end, we sat together family-style and devoured massive quantities of delicious food that we'd all cooked together. Looking back on the night, there were so many recipes and tips and tricks that there's no way I can keep it all straight. Luckily Taz sent us home with a mini cook book of the recipes we had created! One of the biggest pluses of his course is that he focuses on the ingredients and where to find them - turns out our curries probably weren't going so well since we were getting all our ingredients at Fry's or Safeway. 10/10 will go back again for another night. Can't wait to learn how to cook a good Thai dish!

Had a fantastic afternoon where Taz taught us the secrets to cooking our favorite Thai meals at…read morehome. We had Covid tests prior to the class, Taz purchased all the necessary ingredients, he arrived on time with color printed recipe instructions for us to keep, and he expertly showed us the ropes. We had great conversation throughout the class, he graciously shared the culinary knowledge he's acquired through his world travels, and we enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal while Taz washed the dishes. He's a down to earth amazing chef, he's professional and courteous, we'll schedule another class with him, and he has our highest endorsement and recommendation. A+++

Joni is very accommodating and professional. She is such a great instructor and very passionate…read moreabout cooking and what it takes to be a perfectionist. We took Knife 101 and learned so much about knives what a treat, can't wait to take another class.

We did a group cooking class with Joni last week and absolutely loved it! She let us help design…read morethe menu we wanted to learn to cook and when we arrived she had everything set up beautifully! The cooking process was a ton of fun and very informative. Joni is an excellent chef and a wonderful teacher! At the end of the cooking portion of our class got to sit down and enjoy our work, which turned out amazing! We can't wait to come back and learn to cook something else!!