I've attended several classes at The Learning Kitchen and they have all been excellent. Last nights (3-4-11) class was on shellfish. Mussels, scallops and crabcakes where all excellent. They have the freshest ingredient and spend the time demostrating and individualizing your experience. You have your own individual stove top and you actually do the cooking. Learning new recipes and new techniques for cooking is exactly what I am looking for. The date night experiences they offer are the best cooking experience you can have in the tri-state area. My husband and I had a great night and a wonderful experience there. Chef Jamie is welcoming and makes you feel very comfortable in the kitchen, she is a excellent chef and teacher. We will be returning for additional classes (with other family members...yeah) and highly recommend The Learning Kitchen. read more

Not worth $75 per person. Keep looking around. Owners not professional. Basic cooking instruction.

My boyfriend and I recently took the pasta making class for our date night. We both thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the store and class and can't wait to try the techniques we learned at home! Highly recommended for singles and couples alike! read more

My Mom and I signed up for 2 classes here and we had our first class last night, Beef - Season, Sear & Sauce. It was so much fun! We made 3 beef dishes that were all delicious. We both really loved the burger we made and I already have plans to make it again at home next week. Our chef, Jaime, was extremely friendly and attentive to everyone there and we can't wait to see her again next week for our Gnocchi Workshop. They sell all the cool kitchen gadgets you use during the class right there in the store and you receive a discount on all the products the night of your class. It's all the fun of cooking without the hassle of doing the dishes! :) read more

IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BUYING A GIFT CARD FOR SOMEONE TO THIS PLACE - DON'T!!!!! Gift cards are a hassle to use as you have to call or go into the store to use them to schedule a cooking class. This is a problem for many reasons: 1) the classes book quickly and will likely be filled before The Learning Kitchen opens for you to call or visit in order to use the card to schedule the class; 2) the staff (Jennifer in particular) are rude and have clearly gone to the Time Warner School for Customer Service. I ended up using my credit card to book the class after trying to get into to a class for 3 months but being blocked due to sell-outs. I realize this was not ideal for either side but wanted to save a spot in a class and didn't know how else to accomplish this. I had to call 3 different times to finally speak to someone (the lovely Jennifer) about the issue who then lectured me about the fees they have to pay to refund my credit card and then book on the gift card. Jennifer was willing to refund and allow me to apply my gift card but JUST THIS ONCE. Wow, thank you for showing such mercy, Jennifer. I'm sure there is a special section in heaven being saved for you for suffering those $2 in fees. Get out of the way, Mother Teresa and make room for Jennifer who had to deal with her own crappy point of sale system all those years! She is an angel among us mere peasants. I made the mind-blowing suggestion that they make the gift cards usable online since, you know, this is 2016 and that's how almost all other gift cards work. Apparently, this just isn't possible for them. All of the other 1 star reviews reference the terrible, awful customer service and/or problems with gift cards. This is not surprising. read more

My husband and I recently attended the Hone Your Knife Skills class. Chef Jaime was wonderful - helpful and patient and most of all entertaining. The 2 hour class went by in a flash but we came away with much better knife skills and more importantly more confidence in the kitchen. My favorite part of class is that you get to eat what you prepare in class. We made chicken, pork and salmon and all were delicious. I love these classes! The price is very reasonable and you get a discount on anything you purchase that night. We will definitely be attending additional classes in the future. read more

My husband signed us up for a Couple's Night Grilling Class as a birthday gift to me. He has been listening to talk about going to a cooking class for at least a few years now (ever since I discovered that I can, in fact, cook and most certainly enjoy it) and I had found The Learning Kitchen online thanks to a good Google search. It is in West Chester, which is a haul for both of us, but it seems like some couples in our class traveled further than us. (One couple drove in from Indianapolis and another drove down from Wright-Pat Air Force Base.) Chef Kelly was great at teaching this class and I would go to another class that she teaches in a heart beat. She was attentive and extremely informative about stuff in your kitchen that you would really not give a second thought to. Such as the differences between the knives we use and why we do what we do while we're cooking. The meal we made was fantastic and my husband and I have already made one of the components (less than 24 hours after the class!). If you're looking for a great date night, girls night out, or an opportunity to sharpen your cooking skills and have a great meal- try the Learning Kitchen out. They offer all sorts of different classes but they do book up pretty quick. It was a little on the pricy side at $150 a couple but you do get some incentives after class, such as 20% discount in the store or off another class if you book before you leave. The items they offer in the store are pretty neat and I honestly haven't seen them anywhere else. It's worth at least looking around and making a mental list. And just about everything you use to prep in class is available to purchase in the store. The Mr. and I will be back to The Learning Kitchen in the near future and hopefully we can bring along a few friends with us so we can all enjoy it! read more

I had the pleasure of attending the "Hone your Knife Skills" class at the Learning kitchen today. I consider myself a fairly experienced cook, but had never really learned the proper way to use, care for and buy knives. The facility is wonderful, and I adore the hands-on format of these classes as opposed to others I have taken, as well as the small class size. We learned several different cutting methods in this class, as well as the proper way to hold the knife. I also really enjoyed the opportunity to try a few different types of chef's knives out during the class to see what I liked the most. And I did take advantage of the 20% discount on the purchase of a knife afterwards! Completely worth it! I will definitely be back for another class! read more

I travel for work and I was looking for something to do in the evening - you can sit around a hotel room and watch reality shows for so long... So, I Googled "things to do in Cincinnati" and The Learning Kitchen came up. I thought, why not!? I like to cook and it's something to do. The instructor was great - not a pretentious foodie. Everything was explained in simple to understand terms and answered every question in a nice tone. You know how those chef types can get... "You put KETCHUP on your steak!? You're dead to me." Anyway, the recipes were good and I learned quite a bit. And I really loved that I got to eat everything I made. I was a happy camper and I look forward to coming back to The Learning Kitchen for another class when I'm needing something social to do in Cincinnati. read more

I loved this place! I am not a natural cook, and Chef Rania explained everything in such an easy to follow way, I was able to prepare a delicious meal. It was great for a girls night out, and I will definitely return for more classes. read more

My husband and I took the class on vinegar. He was a little nervous about what we would be making but in the end the class and the dishes we cooked got rave reviews from both of us. We learned about different types of vinegar, how to cook with them, and lots of additional tips and tricks for working in the kitchen. Chris was a wonderful teacher and did a great job of leading us through the class and adding plenty of helpful comments, tips, ideas, and suggestions. read more

I had the opportunity to attend a cooking class at the Learning Kitchen last week and not only had a great time, but learned a lot about basic cooking skills. Bridget, the chef who taught the class, did a great job taking us through the class and making it fun! The fact that it wall all done hands on will help each of the class to replicate the skills in the future. The food we made was exceptionally good and the skills we learned can be applied to a number of other venues! I would highly recommend cooking classes here!! read more

Great classes, simple to follow instructions. A fun night out to learn something new. Amazing, friendly staff.

LOVE LOVE The Learning Kitchen and I try to take a class every month. Last month I took a Homemade Ravioli class. I never in a million years thought I would make this. It's time consuming but the class was so informative on how to do it. So yummy! read more

What a great way to spend an evening! I am still savoring the taste of the souffle I made (my first one ever) last night. The Learning Kitchen has a great selection of two-hour cooking classes. With a max of nine people in each class, you get personal attention from the chef. Everyone has a cooking station with all the tools and ingredients preset. Then it's learn by doing and gobbling up the delicious results in the company of fellow classmates...and they do all the clean up! It doesn't get much better for a foodie like me, and classes are great whether you are a beginner or have some experience in the kitchen. Next up, home made ravioli! read more

My husband and I Have taken 2 classes so far and are hooked! It is great to be able to share cooking responsibilities with my husband as well as time together in the kitchen. We love these classes and cannot wait to go back for more. read more

I love the Learning Kitchen! Whether you are novice or seasoned cook, there is a class for you. My husband gave me a class for an anniversary gift one year, and I have returned many times. I've learned something at every class from the great chef instructors (they are a lot of fun, too!). It's a hands-on class, so you get to eat everything you make - I think of the price as both a class and dinner. This place is truly a gem. read more

I have never had a bad experience at The Learning Kitchen. I just finished my third class and have learned so much every time. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The skills and techniques are taught in a simple, understandable way. The food always turns out wonderfully. I can't recommend The Learning Kitchen enough! read more

I have now taken two classes at The Learning Kitchen and loved them both. The first class was right in time for the Super Bowl and the theme was 'Football Food' - everything was just delicious. The recipes were easy to follow, the instructors were extremely helpful, and I even made a couple of the recipes at home going off memory. The second class I took was 'Gourmet Grilled Cheeses' which I know sounds super easy, but it was way more complex then you would think. We made 3 different sandwiches all of which were fantastic and way outside of the grilled cheese norm. Chef Jamie was super fun and we loved the energy she brought to the class. I would love to take another class by her. The Learning Kitchen classes are great for both a group of girl friends OR a date night with your significant other. The food is outstanding, the staff is VERY helpful, and the wine is just an added bonus! I will for sure be taking more classes with them in the near future! read more

We had a great time at the Learning Kitchen Thursday night. Using induction stoves and "master" tools gave us a full hands on expereience. When I typed up my notes from all the great information Chef Jen shared I had 4 pages! Our group was 3 women, but we are all interested in going back for a date night with spouses. Given all the instruction and the great meal we prepared...definitely worth the reasonable price! read more

My husband and I have taken many classes at the Learning Kitchen. We had a wonderful date night every time. I learned many new techniques and enjoyed meeting all the chefs. We had thought it was well worth the money. That was until my husband came down with the flu the day we were scheduled for a class. The owner was unwilling to work with me on scheduling for a different time, a credit , anything. I found this extremely dissappointing. Her tone on the phone indicated the loss of my business was not a concern to her. read more

I've attended numerous classes at The Learning Kitchen and each was a terrific experience. I have very limited cooking skills yet felt completely comfortable every time. The chefs who lead the programs make the whole process simple and eating what you make at the end of the class is always delicious. (Come hungry!). And the fact that each class is only 1 evening, it's easy to find one to fit your schedule and then take time at home to apply the new skills. Definitely not overwhelming. The small class size and hands-on learning make The Learning Kitchen the best way to develop skills that will be useful for years to come. read more

I must say I am extremely disappointed in the Learning Kitchen. I went there once before and paid over $50 and couldn't take leftovers with me, however, it was a fun experience so I booked again with a group of girls when the even was suggested. 7 days before the class I had something come up for work forcing me to be out of town, when I called the Learning Kitchen to request a refund or even a credit to another class I could attend; I was told that's not an option; classes are only refunded 10 days out or further - Either I show up for the class or get someone else to buy my spot- that was it. They continually referred to it as similar to a ticket for a sporting event which it most definitely is not. I was more than willing to take a credit for a service I had already paid for- I mean sometimes life happens and rescheduling is necessary, and as I mentioned, I had already paid for it! Apparently they aren't in the business of reputable service. I will never be purchasing a class from them again or recommending it- poor customer service is enough of a reason for me to never schedule a class with them again. I was disappointed they wouldn't even consider a class credit- it's just unacceptable. read more

Disappointed, frustrated and heartbroken. When registering for a class online, I did not take note of the date of the class, assuming (my mistake) that a confirmation of my purchase would be e-mailed to me. As I completed the registration and payment process I was distracted at work and closed down my internet browser. There were two classes for "Honing your knife skills," one was on the 16th and the other the 26th. I should have called to confirm what I registered for, but I didn't. At any rate, I logged the wrong date, and found out the night of the class that my wife has been looking so forward to, that I was not registered. I was not offered a refund, or a chance to reschedule the class. Part of me understands this, the other part of me wonders how an organization could have policies that were so inflexible that they could not work with me. Again, my wife was so looking forward to this class and another class that I bought for her and her mother-in-law a week later. I purchased classes elsewhere because of the attitude I was given by the owner who relayed to me that, "Most people write down the date of the class they are going to." I am the only person in the world who is programmed into thinking that a confirmation e-mail should be expected in this situation? I don't know, but the owner made me feel like I was. So frustrating!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The Learning Kitchen is such a fun place to learn how to make a new delicious dish and then you get to eat it too. They also have gourmet products that add a nice touch to any kitchen. If you've never been to a class give it a try you won't be disappointed. You can also stop by just to check out their fabulous store. read more

Great place and atmosphere. Meal was good that we prepared for the date night session. Instructor was helpful and very outgoing.

My son and I recently attended the class and loved it. We have made the recipes from that night at least twice a week since attending. the Chef was awesome and couldn't have been nicer to my son. We plan on attending again in the future. read more

This was really the first cooking class I've taken. It was lots of fun and I really learned quite a few simple tricks that made the meal fantastic. The instructor was really great - fun, professional and full of knowledge. Would definitely do this again! read more

I got a trip to the Learning Kitchen as a birthday present. I'm very glad. The class was a lot of fun, and you got to personalize your food to your taste and work at your own pace. The chef, Mike, was very personable and made it easy for those of us who don't know much about kooking. read more

This place is amazing! Just attended my second class and have signed up for another. The teachers are so patient and knowledgable... Who would have thought pork burger would be the most awesome thing ever! Trilled to attempt all these recipes at home! Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy this class. read more

Outstanding learning experience for those trying to learn the art of cooking. Relaxed and informative.

I have taken 3 classes thus far, and have loved every one. The most recent was a homemade mozzarella class and it was great - we got to take home some of the mozzarella and I just used it to make a bruschetta for our superbowl party! The instructors give great tips and I feel it helps me work toward being a better cook! read more

We went to the date night steak cooking class with Chef Kelly. We started out with the basics on how to use a knife, proper set up, and the benefit of quality ingredients. The class was made even more enjoyable by the chef's passion for cooking. She was also very patient even when we messed up a step. We were very impressed with our newfound culinary skills after class. We will be back very soon for more classes. read more

My husband and I attended the Grill Master class for his birthday. This is my 5th class with The Learning Kitchen and each one seems better than the last!! I have learned such creative ways to cook such as with this class we put our wedge salad on the grill! And made hash for out steaks!...I had no idea what this even was and was a littler nervous by the ingredients but of course without disappointment it was amazing! The staff is so wonderful and the atmosphere makes for a very enjoyable night! We met another couple there that have done the "His & Hers Burgers," I think this will be out next class! Thanks so much Learning Kitchen! read more

My wife bought me a 70 dollar gift card to use for a class. We scheduled a class but had to cancel. They gave us a credit instead of a new gift card. We had to do this by phone. The gift card had a year expiration date that was unknown to us. We found this out after calling to schedule another class and they told us that our money was gone. They told us that they now put the money back onto the gift cards but we are out of luck. read more

I'm not a cook at all. I can fend for myself in the kitchen but really don't know how to cook. I thought the cooking class I took was very well done even for a complete novice like me. I enjoyed preparing and eating my creations. I thought the chief did a good job explaining exactly how to fix the specific items (casseroles in this case), and her "helper" was fantastic, always in the right place at the right time keeping the class moving. A coulpe of negatives: (1) the class ran over a little bit on time at the end. Not a problem for me but seemed to be for others and (2) the class was very specific to the individual casseroles we cooked. It neglected any kind of "basics" on casseroles which a novice like me would have liked and expected in a cooking "class". read more

Pasta With A Kick was my third class but my first time with instructor Rania Shteiwi. She was funny and entertaining. Everyone is usually outgoing. There are a lot of cooking tips from the instructor and attendees. Your confidence grows with each class. I will be scheduling my 5th class today. Classes fill up fast. I just wish they offered more steak classes. read more