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(180)
Always a great time with chef Joy. We have donec4 classes with her and have enjoyed them all....Looking forward to taking more classes & learning more skills!!...My 1st class but not my last
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....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...
Pros: delicious food, chef, food
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(92)
We learned so much and the bread was fantastic! We love SLT cooking classes, highly recommend!...Fantastic class, fantastic instructor!...I'd take another class in a heartbeat if she was the instructor!
Pros: fun, enjoyment, instructor
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(87)
Love all the cooking classes at Sur la Table. Always a fun date with my husband...I love every class I take!
Pros: fun, delicious meal, enjoyment
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(62)
When we finished everything well ahead of schedule, she found ways to fill the remaining time so we weren't bored. I would love to take another class with her in the future, and this croissant class was in the top 3 of all Sur La Table cooking classes...
Pros: fun, enjoyment, engaging
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(54)
The classes at SLT are fun. We (my wife and I) usually have several "take-aways" from the class. ...Enjoyable class!...I would definitely take another cooking class at Sur La Table!
Pros: fun experience, fun, educational
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(53)
Fun & Flavorful Thai Cooking Class...Excellent class! Teaching was easy to follow. Very fun, doable & delicious!...
Would recommend. And, will take other classes.Pros: delicious food, enjoyable class, fun
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(53)
I attended this class. Everyone who was there loved the class and then the food was awesome!!...Already signed up for another class next month. Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of the fabulous chocolate mousse dessert.
Pros: delicious meal, great chefs, clear explanations
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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. ...Pasta cooking class...Really a great class.
Pros: fun, enjoyable experience, delicious
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(46)
While we are outgoing friendly people. We had to take turns on what part of the cooking, which really does not allow for a date night experience together....It was such a fun experience and our meal turned out great! I can't wait to take another class...
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)
I've been wanting to make macrons for years but it seemed too complicated. the class was wonderful. Now I know how and I am really improving. ...Cooking class...It was a class I have been eyeing for a while.. I am so glad I did it, it was a great learning...
Pros: hands-on experience, fun experience, excellent teaching
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(37)
Great class!...Wonderful class! Larissa was a great instructor, had a great time. ...I was so happy with this class and I was nervous as the one I had taken for macarons at pentagon city location wasn't a good class.
Pros: fun, great instructor, knowledgeable
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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)
Looking forward to taking more classes with her!...Great class!...Chef Jenny gave lots of good tips throughout this class. It is a three-hour class so make sure you give yourself time!
Pros: helpful guidance, delicious food, educational
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(32)
Great Class...Would encourage everyone to take this class....Darrel was an amazing teacher and I recommend any classes taught by him.
Pros: chef, enjoyment, 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. ...My only complaint is that the 10% discount last longer than the day of the class. It's hard to take advantage of that, especially for the evening classes...
Pros: fun, food, instructor
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(27)
Great Class...It was the perfect class to take my 10 and 12 year old grandsons, they were involved and loved every minute as did their aunt and I. ...It was a very interactive and fun. class. We had fun and our budding chefs are interested in cooking...
Pros: fun, delicious, enjoyable experience
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(17)
He made things fun but also shared his experience in cooking. The meal was wonderful snd my daughter snd I had a wonderful time together....Excellent cooking and eating experience.
Pros: fun experience, fun, delicious meal
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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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(15)
Would definitely take another class !!...Family fun at this Italian cooking class!...This class was wonderful! We enjoyed cooking as a family and with other families.
Pros: enjoyable experience, clear instructions, fun
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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: enjoyable, educational, educational experience
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(13)
Much fun! Take your kids with you....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. :)
Pros: fun, tasty results, helpful
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(11)
Chinese Take Out...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
Where To Take Cooking Classes
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Where To Take Cooking Classes
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Top Picks For Where To Take Cooking Classes
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"Enjoyed this class! Instructor was great :) Recommend having a single space for each student so we can prepare our own batch of food, and we won't feel crowded sharing one cooking space with four persons"
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"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"
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"We really enjoyed the class and the food was amazing. Simple but quality ingredients made all the difference"
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"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 cook. 4 sharing the cooking wasn't what we thought"
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"This class was wonderful! We enjoyed cooking as a family and with other families"
