If you just want to drink some wine and cook with friends, this place can be fun. If you're looking to learn how to cook something, don't bother. I've been there three times in the last month with different friends and family. I learned next to nothing. Just took the pie making class on Sunday with my sister. They made the pie crust dough, we only rolled it out. Everyone's crusts shrunk tremendously and made silly looking little pies. When we asked about it, they said well, it's the hydration of the recipe. But they made it. The graham cracker crust mix, which they also made ahead of time, would not stick together by the time I got my share at the bottom of the bowl at our station. I pointed this out, but they blew me off. Sure enough it all fell away from the top of the pie plate. The employees said that they're still working on the class and these recipes. Well work on them on your own time! The Keylime pie recipe was way too thin and so the answer was to be just add more and more cornstarch. The easy answer was to put the mixture right in a pot on the stove instead of in a bowl on top, and I was told that it didn't matter how much water was with the corn starch, which doesn't make sense. You don't put a tablespoon of cornstarch in a cup of water if you're trying to thicken something. It should be more like a tablespoon of cornstarch to 2 tablespoons of water. Did a Christmas baking class with some friends and the recipes were not good choices, needing refrigeration for long periods of time after the first step. So, for instance, the marshmallows we mixed up were way too sticky to cut before the class was over. I used to like this place a lot, and I did learn how to improve my cooking, but that seems to have changed. The people running the classes just don't have the experience. read more

We had a wonderful time taking a cooking class here! Chef Taylor was very friendly and informative. Would definitely come here again! Highly recommend read more

Let's see,.... I've taken 5 classes from well done. All of which I have enjoyed learning, experimenting, and still cook,... after cooking class! Yes!!! With Kathryn, I've taken her baking 101, holy crepe, French macarons, and Valentine's steak three course dinner. I love food, and also love to cook. I have to say, all of my cooking classes at well done has been an awesome experience. A lot of the recipes we cook from are fool proof. The dishes turn out good while Kathryn is looking over your shoulder, and also turns out fantastic when you Cook it at home. I've made sweet and savory crepes since taking the class,.. a bunch! Turns out perfect! My favorite class has to be the French Macaroons as I have a love affair for them. Kathryn is very informative and her recipe is perfect every time,.. well almost ( unless you don't follow the recipe) . I've made so many, I think I'm almost PRO! I've only taken one class from Celeste, the chicken and duck class. Wowwww, that class is worth every penny. I learned how to cook 5 dishes I thought was so complicated. Mind you, I cook everyday and come from a family that cooks. Celeste was very patience and informative, she had the answer to everything! I would definitely take more classes from her. Plus she is very sweet!! Both Kathryn and Celeste are a great team to learn from if you want to start somewhere,.... start here! Thanks Well Done, Jennifer P. read more

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My husband and I took a Vegan cooking class with Ian! Great cooking instructor that walked us through all the steps. I would recommend this class and do this again! read more

Went last Friday to a date night grilling class. All in all, it was really fun, and everyone enjoyed it enough to go back, but there were some technical difficulties. Our instructor was Oscar, who did a really good job. Nice guy, clear instructions. We were able to hear him even though the microphone was dicey. The woman who was doing prep work and dishes in the kitchen was astonishingly quick and competent. The food was good. We had a tandoori chicken and a lamb kebab, which were both delicious. There was a tuna steak, which was a bit more problematic because we wound up grilling it on cast iron inside. This led to problems cooking it evenly, and a lot of smoke. The staff rallied and assembled a pretty functional grill to replace the main smoker BBQ, which was on the fritz due to an over-temperature error. (New grill, not yet debugged) We were able to grill our steaks outside, which was good because the smoke off that herb rub was pretty potent. I liked that rub, but it was a bit too salty. The steak would have been great with a thinner layer of the same spice rub. Finally, we had a grilled pound cake for dessert, which was really yummy. I would say the food and class were mostly 5/5. I subtracted one star because of technical problems. Also, one couple had to leave because of food allergies, I think related to the smoke from the one dish we grilled indoors on cast iron. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, I would suggest examining the recipes carefully to make sure things are okay in advance. read more

Great date night idea! Chef Ian was really informative and chill, we chose the Irish dinner 3 course meal which included watercress soup, leg of lamb w glazed carrots and a mash and a delicious sticky toffee pudding! The ingredients were fresh and the area was neatly clean! Will be going back for other cooking classes! Best part is they post the recipes online for home cooking‍ read more

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Our kids gave this night to us for Christmas 2020. Finally got to go! Great night learning how to make different dishes that you can duplicate at home. Oscar did a thorough job explaining the process for each dish. We tried food we wouldn't have eaten normally. Worth the cost and certainly something we would repeat! read more

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Cooking camp was great at first but the kids were mean to my daughter and instructor said she was dissapointed with her because a kid tripped her and made her drop an egg. Verry dissapointed read more

Fun date night learning how to cook Indian food. Oscar was great helping us to cook, and the company was also good. Fun, casual night out with a meal that was the prize at the end. Met lots of nice people, and the atmosphere was casual and friendly. Would recommend for couples and even families with older children. Was a great experience that I'd happily do again. All of the staff were nice and helpful. read more

I went by myself using a 5 year old gift certificate mom gifted me. Was pleasantly surprised they still honored it even though the ownership had changed hands. The food was amazing, the cooking experience was fun. Probably would have been better with a friend instead of cooking with another couple. Definitely had third wheel syndrome Still, I love to cook and well-done cooking staff, chef Ashley and the other chef, did all the prepping for us. We toured the farmers market and Oscar was great guide, he even shared the fruit he got there with the class! Can't wait to go back read more

I've been here before, fun date or friendship night, but Chef Jamie led what was probably my favorite class so far!

I brought a friend here as a birthday gift to Kathyrns macaron class. I registered online and was sent recipes for what we planned to make that day. We were pretty excited for the class because we'd been wanting to take a macaron class for quite some time. Class started a few minutes late because of traffic, about 15 minutes late. They were ready for us with all the ingredients measured out at each cooking station. The room is intimate and the cooking stations are close to each other but it wasn't uncomfortable. The instructor was really helpful and had a great personality. She was great about providing tips on pipping the perfect macaron (no pun intended!) We were able to pic our own flavor fillings, they had a variety of options available. Shoutout to the assistant who kept our dishes washed and ready for us when we needed them! We made a ton of macarons! We each took about 30-40 home between the 3 people at my station. The end product was delicious! I thought the butter cream was a little too sweet for my liking but the macaron meringue was on point! I highly recommend taking a class at well done. I plan to sign up for another! read more

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Really a fun time had by all in this class! Each station has 2 pairs per table. My boyfriend and I happened to be seated by a couple next to us, and they were really nice! Also very sweet were the 2 ladies that run this establishment. They're there to answer all of your questions and make sure that you understand what's going on the whole time. They do very good jobs explaining processes & instructions. After partaking in the class that we signed up for, I can definitely tell you that the Thai cooking class may be a breezeway into cooking for people who legit never ever cook. My boyfriend and I frequent the kitchen almost every day and know our way around slicing, dicing, grating, & braising. But the couple next to us were definitely novice to a lime and its zester. Nothing bad on them, I'm just saying, if you're expecting to go in and learn fancy techniques, you might want to peruse other classes and their objectives. For this Thai Night experience, everything was prepped, mixed and placed on your table for you to, essentially, throw into a blender or onto a skillet and cook. Pretty easy peasy. Fun, tasty recipes! And the best part?? NO CLEANUP. What, what!!! Someone comes around to pick up dirty dishes and food remnants that aren't part of the recipe. Seeing as how we cook a lot, we were thrilled to see this happen! Lol Overall, a really good time. BYOB (they have ice and ice buckets), easy parking in front, good food, and the class lasts about 3 hours. The handsome and I are going back for a more advanced class sometime in the future. **TIP: bring a little cash for the prep/cleaning staff. (1-2 ladies who do all the cleaning/ dishes in the beginning/end.) Show them some appreciation and put $10 or so in their tip box at the end of the class!!!! They did the dirty work for you to enjoy yourself :) read more

So. Much. Fun. If you are looking for something great in Houston this is it! My mom and I took the macaron baking class and it was bar none the best cooking class I have ever taken. It is truly 100% hands on and I left the class completely confident in my macaron baking, a task that I had feared for quite some time! Our work Station of four people successfully made three batches of macarons with 4+ different filling flavors and we were able to make a batch on our own so we knew exactly how ours turned out. We were there for over four hours and left with around 80 macarons just for ourselves! Given the cost of the class we more than got our money's worth. Another bonus is the school is BYOB so we brought a bottle of champagne and they provided the glasses and ice bucket. We are signed up for another class next week and I cannot wait! read more

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Perfect event for a date night or fancy hangout/celebration. Depending on the class size you may have to share your kitchen area with another couple, but I didn't mind that as we had fun neighbors. Made a Beef Wellington and risotto for our class and totally got to channel my inner Martha Stewart. It's BYOB too (or you can order with them). The teacher and assistant were fun and did a good job of explaining the steps and making sure we didn't screw up. My only complaints are that the ventilation is really bad so you leave smelling like you went to a BBQ party instead. Other complaint is that the class started at 6 but we didn't get to eat our main entree until 9pm! Granted they did give us a salad as an appetizer but that was not enough to hold me over until 9pm. Would be nice if they gave us some snacks to munch on throughout the class. read more

The room is set up with angled four person islands and everything that is well organized! They were playing reggae upon entering, for our Caribbean night, but after our chickens were on the grill, we did introductions and did an 80s and 90s playlist, with everyone picking a song. If you come with another couple, you could be together, but if not, you get to socialize with a new couple. It was really cool! The ingredients are all measured, but everyone takes turns on chopping, mixing, etc. It's multiple courses, and you will have fun and leave full! It's a full night, as the class is around three hours! But, it's really well organized and interesting! We were able to try cooking something new! They have different themes! Our table mates were fun to get to know and talk to, and we took our turns prepping, etc. We brought a wine, which I recommend. Their wine is a bit expensive, but their beer is reasonably priced if you plan to buy there! So, if you want to try something new, socialize, and eat... check it out! But, plan on three hours. Not bad, it's three hours that are pretty active! You're either cooking, socializing and drinking wine, or eating! None of which we had issues with! read more

This was such a fun experience cooking, Houston!! I will be back with the girlfriends to do a cooking night. Why you should sign up for a class, pronto!: +Very prepared cooking crew +Friendly +BYOB +Good portions! +You meet new friends +Good date night/girls night out read more

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Finally was able to find availability to attend another one of these cooking classes. They have become very, very popular! I really enjoy participating in these classes for several reasons. 1) You get to bring your own wine and there's usually more that's shared by the other attendees 2) The class is a nice change of pace to do something with your signficant other in a group atmosphere with like minded people 3) You get the opportunity to meet new folks and share some good conversation with food and wine 4) The chance to cook and learn something new or something old is nice 5) Lastly the instructors are all very insightfull and playfull at the same time. This class I signed up for this evening was the April in Paris, which we had mussels in white wine sauce, beef_bourguignon & crepes'_suzette. All thoroughly delicious, though somehow I felt a little unfullfilled on the crepes' suzette. If you and your significant other have the opportunity to attend please do so. read more

Awesome Fun Clean Cooking Class. I've been here twice and each time it's get better! I will make sure I go back again!

My friend and I took a cooking class here earlier this week and we had an amazing time. The chefs and staff were fun and made sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks to the excellent prep and organization, everything we cooked was restaurant quality and delicious. They also offered a nice wine selection and we enjoyed a bottle that paired well with what we'd cooked. At the end we got some Gelato (with my favorite flavor - pistachio). Can't wait to go back! read more

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Well done is right! We had so much fun with the Valentine's dinner, and learned a lot of great tips for cooking. The facility is super clean, the atmosphere is great, and the staff was very friendly and energetic. Oscar was amazing, and made us feel right at home. I highly recommend Well Done Cooking Classes. We will be back, no doubt. read more

This was SUCH a fun class and I learned so much in this class. Michelle is a professional chef and throws in great tidbits for making the food great!! read more

Instructors were very helpful and focused on safety. Enjoyed the class and food tasted great. Thanks

I was attending a birthday party. My first time hearing of this place and attending. We had a wonderful time cooking Moroccan Food and it was beyond delicious! Loved it and can't wait to go back! read more

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This class was so fun! We came just looking to learn some new things in the kitchen and we definitely are leaving fulfilled!

We had a great time during out class at Well Done Cooking! We were able to sip on wine, cook great food & meet fun people. Everyone is able to actually cook instead of watching the chef make a dish for you like some classes. The pork, minestrone, gnocchi and tiramisu was all excellent. I would absolutely recommend this for a girls night out, date or just dinner. Also, chef Celeste is an Auburn fan, which doesn't hurt either! Only downside is the typical wait for "the perfect class." After about 6 weeks we were able to select a class that fit our taste buds! read more

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Had such a great time! Celeste was awesome! So sweet and helpful! We made friends with the people we were sharing a station with, which made all the difference! The recipes were so delicious and not very difficult, making for an easy non stressful evening! The sweet potato gnocchi was the best!! I have made it already since I have been home. I will definitely go back! The only suggestions I would make to improve would be to provide a better space for ladies to place their bags or anything else they may have brought. For the actual dining part it would be nice to have a space other than your cook station to eat. Other than that it truly was a blast and I will for sure go back! read more

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Last night we participated in Well Done Cooking Classes first ever Live Virtual Sushi Making Class. Since we are practicing social distancing, this class was offered virtually for the first time ever and we had a blast! Ingredients were delivered to our doorstep prepped, pre-portioned, labeled, and ready-to-go. We were given everything we needed to make sushi from our house, including chopsticks and a bamboo sushi making mat. We also ordered a bottle of sake and that was also delivered with our ingredients. When signing up for the class they asked if we had any food allergies and offered to substitute if we needed. During the class we made California Rolls, Philly Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, and Surf & Turf Rolls. The host provided tips/tricks, history and general information about sushi, and provided information on where you could buy ingredients to make more sushi on your own later. All of the ingredients we received from Well Done Cooking Classes were fresh, well prepped, and tasty. Throughout the class the moderator checked in on participants, helped ask/answer questions, and ensured everyone was keeping up and having a good time. They even played music during the breaks when we got to snack on our sushi creations. Given the circumstances and probably the short time frame Well Done Cooking Classes had to create this first time class, we thought they did a fantastic job putting this on. We loved participating in this class and cannot wait to try an in-person class soon! Thanks for providing us with some great entertainment after being stuck in the house for over 2 weeks! read more

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I had to coordinate a team building event for a Sunday evening for a bunch of work people flying from all over the world. Took me ages to find anything that was open on a Sunday evening in Houston that could accommodate 16 people and have team building interaction until someone mentioned Well Done. Celeste the owner was very responsive and helpful in getting things coordinated and even allowed us to have party favors sent to her beforehand (we had adorable customized chef hats!). The reason why I'm not giving this 5 stars is because there seemed to be a disconnect in what I discussed with Celeste in how we wanted our event to be and what her staff at the time had prepared for us. I had asked if we could do a mini competition (most creative idea, best food, worst food, etc.) which she ok'd. The night of the event, her staff had to scramble last minute when I asked about it since they were completely unaware. The staff did a fantastic job accommodating this request last minute though. Event-wise was very interactive and everyone had a great time. We chose the Greek dinner theme so we made hummus and marinated our skewers to bbq outside and then lit a hunk of cheese on fire over the stove (which set off the smoke alarm!). The small outdoor patio was really adorable too and also a cool place to hang out and chat while waiting to eat. We had other foods that were already prepared as well (rice pilaf and some yogurt dessert). So this was more like an event to hang out and have fun more so than actually learning about cooking. Starting our class: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/well-done-cooking-classes-houston?select=-v0X-0f_rIom03wpUh7LTA#y_3hYh6yQ6M5AnPL5vbYVA Our skewers: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/well-done-cooking-classes-houston?select=ka6u46fa68T4aUP4b-7Gjw#ka6u46fa68T4aUP4b-7Gjw Suggestions: -Let staff know ahead of time if anyone in your party is a veggie or have any dietary needs. -Snack before the event, you won't be eating for at least an hour! -Confirm your headcount before obtaining the contract. We had a couple people not able to show and we still had to pay for their heads. -Bring your own beverages! read more

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We had a great team building experience today at #welldonecc. Settle in for an evening or afternoon of good times and good food. Chef Tiffany is awesome. Experienced and knowledge - she was kind and patient with a loud group! This place is reasonably priced and a great experience for a different team building experience. The food was so delicious. It the classroom gets hot! read more

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If you haven't experienced the awesomeness that Well Done cooking classes have to offer, you're missing out! Then again, more seats available for meeee :) I've only been to 3 of their classes - basic knife skills, some class in which we made amazing Risotto (I forgot the actual class name), and most recently their Valentine's Death by Chocolate. I've been cooking since I was allowed to hold a knife, and I consider myself a pretty good at-home cook. But something magical happens when you're following instructions by super experienced chefs and the food, every time, has been phenomenal. It's not your typical everyday lunch or dinner - it's scrumptious and savory 5-star meals that your own hands somehow managed to create. The owners (also the instructors) and their staff are all extremely welcoming and they make the entire experience so much fun and entertaining. My heart died a little when I moved away from the Houston area because it meant moving away from this little gem. They've also recently moved (and upgraded) their place, making the experience even better and allowing for more hands-on opportunities. I always learn something new that can be applied at home and it's made me feel more legit with my home cooking. One of the best places in Houston to take a date or just to enjoy a girls night out! Will definitely return any time I get the chance! read more

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What a great place! My wife and I attended the "All About Eggs" class. It was a small class with 6 people that night. Celeste was a fantastic instructor. It was a very fun and educational experience for our first cooking class. We loved cooking our own food and getting to know the other people in the class. The best part of our experience was that we were able to walk into the class even though we hadn't signed up ahead of time. We were in Houston for one night and looking for something to do last minute; we saw that there was availability for the class, but it was after 4pm so they weren't answering the phone. We decided to take a chance and see if we could just stop by. Sure enough we knocked on the door 30 minutes before the class and Celeste was happy to let us in, but only if we helped her do the prep work for our station. We were more than happy to do that! We got to do prep work as well as the regular cooking. Well Done Cooking Classes is excellent. I highly recommend it. read more

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Awesome experience tonight at Well Done. The menu? Lasagna. From scratch. And by that, I mean everything from scratch!!! My wife and I decided this could be a great date night and we were so right. We chose this class because, well because I love lasagna. Lol. But man - I didn't expect it to be so much fun. You can bring wine - do it. And hint. Bring two bottles. Because let's just say that the wine comes in handy while you're cooking. That said - even if you don't cook, don't worry. This is the right place to come. You'll learn not only some great recipes, but we met the most amazing people! read more

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We did the Magnolia Table cooking class and all of the food was incredible! Our lead Chef Oscar did a phenomenal job. He was charismatic, funny, but more importantly knowledgeable! Was a super fun evening activity, I highly recommend. read more

Looking for something interesting, delicious and fun to do with your honey? As two unhomebodies, my husband and I are always looking for more of the above, and this Date Night class met the bill! We were greeted with a snack of delicious chunky guac and chips and proceeded to hand off our pre-marinaded ribs to the chef at the grill. While sipping on our wine (the class is BYOB), we chatted with our 2 new friends at our 4 person cooking station which included literally every possible kitchen utensil. We had lots of fun browning our brisket with a blow torch (although we really could have used 2 to speed up the process). I got introduced to pressure cooking - maybe I need this new toy for my kitchen? While the pressure cooker did its magic, we got to groove to our previously noted favorite songs. Our host was super high energy and professional. There were only 2 first world problems: 1)I would've liked to be more involved in the cooking process 2)the brownies we received for dessert were over cooked - no one wants a crunchy brownie:( Overall, it was a neat experience and I'd do it again! read more

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Fun night with my work mates learning to make pasta and cook! The setup was fun and let us cook in small groups while being able to interact with the entire big group. read more

Chef Jamie led a fantastic class tonight. The theme was a Night in Tuscany. The sweet potato gnocchi was my absolute favorite. The food was so fresh and came out delicious! Chef Jamie made the environment relaxed and gave great instructions and tips throughout the 3 hr class. Amazing and would love to do it again. read more

What an enjoyable evening! My husband and I took the pasta making class and left with the confidence to make pasta at home. We can't wait to try another class very soon. read more

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My husband and I did a three course date night class here and had a fabulous time. We made a carrot soup (better than it sounds), twice baked potatoes, pan fried steaks, and bananas foster. Everything was delicious and we definitely left full. Well Done is a local business started from the ground up in Houston by two women. The class was led by one of the owners, who obviously knows her way around a kitchen and was just the right amount of sassy. A couple of things to know: - The stations are at islands with four seats, so if there's just two of you you'll be cooking and sharing your meal with two strangers. We enjoyed getting to know our tablemates but next time we'll probably convince some friends to come with us. - All the chopping and prep work is done for you and delivered to your island in little bowls (yay). This class is more about learning specific recipes than any kind of techniques, though we did get a lesson in butchering large portions of meat. Come hungry and bring take home containers! read more

I'm so happy to have discovered this place! The class on wine tasting fundamentals was well worth the two-hour drive over to Houston. Our sommelier, Walden, was very knowledgable and picked some interesting wines that I may not have tried on my own. The class atmosphere was fun and relaxed, which encouraged questions. The cheeses paired well with the wines and the tomato basil soup, though unexpected, was delicious! read more