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My 1st class but not my last...Looking forward to taking more classes & learning more skills!!...Always a great time with chef Joy. We have donec4 classes with her and have enjoyed them all.
Pros: fun, effective teaching, good instructor
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My boyfriend lived in Spain for 4 years so this class was very nostalgic. I would highly recommend any of these cooking classes....Chef was great, food great, people were fun! Only wish that when 2 of us sign up for a cooking class, that we get to actually...
Pros: delicious food, chef, food
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(87)
Love all the cooking classes at Sur la Table. Always a fun date with my husband...My son left for college 8/18 but hoping to get my daughter to join me soon at another cooking class. Highly recommend these classes!
Pros: fun, delicious meal, enjoyment
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(62)
I love going to your cooking classes. I have learnt a lot. Thank you....A fun, stress-free but informative class. will definitely be back for more classes.
Pros: fun, enjoyment, engaging
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(54)
It was somewhat challenging to cook and move around with the amount of people in the class. The chef seemed a bit unorganized and directions were not always clear, however, I do think the classes are worth trying for a more unique experience and to learn...
Pros: fun experience, fun, educational
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(53)
I attended this class. Everyone who was there loved the class and then the food was awesome!!...Chefs Steven and Layne were great. Chef Steven was the lead and did a great job of explaining the steps and how to do everything.
Pros: delicious meal, great chefs, clear explanations
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(53)
Excellent Thai food class...We had a great time at the Thai Food cooking class! Excellent teacher and assistant. So much delicious food. ...Fun & Flavorful Thai Cooking Class...Excellent class! Teaching was easy to follow. Very fun, doable & delicious!...
Pros: delicious food, enjoyable class, fun
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(49)
Great Cooking Class...My family and I had a great time cooking together. This hands on cooking class was suitable for anyone and was very tasty. ...Chef Dom was the best !! She made it look so easy , I will be back for more .
Pros: fun, enjoyable experience, delicious
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(46)
Excellent class thanks to chef Michael!...Amazing class!...The chef was great and the food was amazing! Can't wait to do it again.
Pros: great instructor, food amount, great time
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(39)
Enjoyed the class and the instructor was so wonderful
He really gave us a lot extra tips for working with the pasta dough
Thank you all....This was our first class at Sur la Table! It was such fun and delicious!Pros: fun, enjoyment, easy to make pasta
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(38)
My 17 yr old son and I took this class together - he has kitchen skills, I do not - but we had fun working together along with a lovely couple who shared our cooking table. ...Cooking class...It was a class I have been eyeing for a while.. I am so glad...
Pros: hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching
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(35)
Great class! Time management is key in this class. Chef did a great job!...Excellent class!!...My granddaughter and I enjoyed the croissant baking class and then
3 days later made them together at home.Pros: delicious croissants, enjoyable class, accommodating manager
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(33)
Chef Stephanie is amazing! Looking forward to taking more classes with her!...Chef Jen for the win!...Chef Jen was great! Her explanation of technique and overall energy made for a great class.
Pros: helpful guidance, delicious food, educational
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(32)
Best Chef!!!...BEST TIME EVER. Recommend to everyone! Darrel was an amazing teacher and I recommend any classes taught by him.
Pros: chef, great food, knowledgeable instructor
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(30)
If you're looking for a serious cooking class, try something else. Date night is about having fun. ...Fantastic class, delicious food, great chef and environment!
Pros: fun, food, instructor
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(18)
The chef was wonderful, and the food was great. Did not know we would have a 15-minute break (may have been because a/s wasn't working) and did not like we had a truly short time to inhale our food and leave.
Pros: wonderful chef, great food
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(17)
Great Bradley Fair Experience - Highly Recommend This Class...The other couple was not able to attend the class so we had Chef Erin all to ourselves, which made for a super special, fun, and unique experience.
Pros: delicious food, humor, fun experience
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(17)
We had so much fun. The chef was great...Excellent cooking and eating experience....Excellent fun experience. Love eating in. Chef Chris has been the very best.
Pros: fun experience, fun, delicious meal
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(13)
I loved that class, it was super fun and super helpful. Now I can make doughnuts for my family that I know will taste good. :)...I enjoyed the class. But I gave it 4 stars because we never received the recipe promised to be sent via email.
Pros: fun, tasty results, helpful
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(13)
Dagny is a world class Chef!...We highly recommend this class with Dagny!!...I absolutely love sushi and I absolutely loved learning how to make this! Great class!
Pros: educational, excellent instruction, enjoyable
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(11)
She did show us how to roll them and gave all the cooking information. If it's called a croissant workshop then croissants should definitely be part of the end product. ...Class was very worthwhile. Good instructor.
Pros: layered class, interactive instructor, helpful tips and tricks
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(11)
Another great class! Please offer more classes with this cuisine!...Are there any vegan or vegetarian classes?
Pros: ease of use, nice staff, deliciousness
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(11)
Chef Ray is the best!...Great vibe & learned new techniques. Chef Ray is the best!...Great cooking class...Overall this class was great. It was the first time we?ve tried one of these cooking classes.
Pros: enjoyment, new experience, good instructor
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(11)
Both breads turned out great thanks to the wonderful guidance of chefs Ben Leonard and Vanessa Craycraft. Based on my experience, I would definitely sign up for Sur La Table on-line cooking classes in the future....I enjoyed the chefs and their experience....
Pros: fun, delicious bread, educational
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"I attended this class. Everyone who was there loved the class and then the food was awesome"
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"Overall this class was great. It was the first time we?ve tried one of these cooking classes"
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"Only wish that when 2 of us sign up for a cooking class, that we get to actually cook. 4 sharing the cooking wasn't what we thought"
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"Class was fun but the instructor was very, very difficult to hear and understand as there was a music speaker directly overhead playing music, the instructor had an accent, and was wearing a mask"
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"She is 9 and loves to be in the kitchen, baking and cooking. She absolutely loved this class. The instructor was engaging and made the class fun"
