Cooking Class: Chocolate Gifts for the Holidays

What a fabulous class! I never knew how to properly temper chocolate, prepare a mold or make a nut cluster. Chef Janet covers all of this plus more. Great experience!

- Judy

Thank you Chef Janet!

- David

Good experience!

- Lisa

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Chef Janet was great. She was very knowledgeable and attentive. We showed up a few minutes late and at the end of the class, she made sure to update us on the information we missed. I'd definitely attend one of her other courses.

- Angel

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Janet was great at instructing us on how to make homemade pasta. She brought the beef and pasta sauce, so you’re not cooking that part. I liked it this way, because after a long work day I wasn’t wanting to make all parts of a pasta ourselves. It was focused on making the dough, pressing it and then cutting it. I like that it was at a brewery. We could grab a beer while cooking. She was great about walking around and giving us tips to make sure we are doing the steps just right.

- Punita

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Super fun! She gave very clear instructions and was eager to answer any questions !

- Laura

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She was amazing 🤩 . We had the best time ever. I will definitely see her again

- Angelica

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Great class to do with your date or friend. Would do it again

- Talia

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Chef Janet is great!!! We enjoyed learning about the ingredients and what to do with them. Such a fun experience.

- Annette

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Chef Janet was great! Well prepared and very informative. Our team had a great time with this team building competition!

- Stephanie

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Fun

- Antonio

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Chef Janet was great! She brought everything we needed. She guided us through making scones, cinnamon rolls, and crescent rolls. She left recipes with us and answered all of our questions. She was patient and fun.

- Margaret

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We had an absolutely amazing time making sushi with Chef Janet! She was so friendly and helpful. It was the perfect date night, we both said it was one of the best dates we’ve had!

- Alexandria

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Our class with Chef Janet was wonderful. She made making potstickers simple and we had a great time. We would certainly take another class with her!

- Leanne

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We had so much fun in this class! Chef Janet was such a great teacher. She made sure we were all on track, gave wonderful cues, and overall fun to be around! I would definitely book a class with her again.

- Mary

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I loved the experience. It was a great date night!

- Elise

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I really enjoyed the size of the class, not too small and not too big. The instructions were very clear, and chef Janet was available to answer any questions.

- Sean

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Chef Janet was awesome. Very informative and friendly. My friends and I had a great time and our pasta turned out amazing! Definitely will do again!

- Julia

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Great class!! We had so much fun and didn’t struggle at all. Everything was well organized.

- Monce

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Class was fun, easy to learn & follow along. Chef Janet was easy to engage with and sushi was delicious!

- Cindy

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Chef Janet was a delight. She walked me through each step, checked on my progress periodically and effortlessly kept the mood lighthearted. I enjoyed her conversation and will look forward to her next class.

- Valerie

My husband had a great time!

- Katie

My wife and I had a great time taking Chef Janet’s potsticker class! She was friendly, patient, and a fantastic teacher. We had a lot of fun learning about the difference between potstickers and dumplings, and loved getting to try our creations! We’re really excited to try making potstickers at home, and highly recommend Chef Janet’s class to anyone looking for a fun and delicious experience!

- DJ

Went to this class with my husband and friends and we all enjoyed it very much! The location makes good drinks. Chef Janet was an excellent teacher. She was clear in her instruction and patient with learners. Highly recommend!

- Elizabeth

Chef Janet was fantastic, she’s also a great gluten free chef !

- Jimmy

We had a great time at the class! Venue was great and Chef Janet was a lot of fun.

- Marissa

Fun time, well organized, learned something new

- David

Chef Janet was so informative. The class was amazing!

- Sarah

Chef Janet was great! She was extremely knowledgeable and explained the process of making pasta in a way that made it feel simple! Her sauce was also amazing!!

- Sydney

Excellent direct, clear, and to the point instructions and explanations. Absolutely one of the best Groupons Ive ever had.

- Zach

Janet arrived totally prepared with everything we needed. She was collaborative and quickly read the room, providing the right amount of detail for our group. She circulated to all the teams while we were working, providing feedback and guidance. She learned everyone's names - impressive! Her facilitation made everything run smoothly, so we could enjoy a fun team building event. I would definitely recommend her class!

- Elizabeth

We had a great time learning to make pasta.

- Katrina

I had a great time making pasta with Chef Janet. She gave clear directions which made for an easy process. Also, the sauce she made for the pasta was delicious. I highly recommend taking her class.

- Chanel

This class was a blast and very informative.

- Brittney

Great experience! Very good beginner class

- Danny

Amazing

- Danelle

Outstanding class! Had a great time and she provided a Gluten free option upon request which made it possible for me to enjoy every morsel we made

- Jennifer

I loved this pasta making class! Chef Janet explained everything so well and if you were stuck, she definitely helped! I would take this class again, or her other classes!

- Anyssa

Great Experience!

- Grace

Very relaxed environment with easy instructions and tasty pasta

- Terry

Janet was great. She explained everything well. Going step by step through the process. Checked in on the results of each group. And most importantly clearly and earnestly answered.

- Eric

Great experience!

- Carolyn

Janet was awesome! Very patient, caring, teaching, and overall fun. Would recommend for anyone looking for making pasta, but not under pressure. Will be using what we learned at home and hope to keep improving our skills

- Alex

Very fun class, instructions from Chef Janet were easy to follow along with. Sushi rolls were delicious! We’ve already signed up for another one of her classes in two weeks. Highly recommend!!!

- Adam

Chef Janet was amazong. Broke down steps, kept it light and funny. Had such a great experience. Cant wait to sign up for her pot sticker class next.

- Casey

Great class

- Thomas

She showed us step by step how to make chocolates, and we were able to try each step by ourselves. It was very informative and well organized. We took home a plateful of chocolates.

- Diana

so fun and informative! can’t wait to show off my skills

- Jack

Very nice class! I'd do it again

- Mervate

Personable, explains things well and runs a very good hands on class

- Ana

It was my wife and I first time trying Janet’s pasta making class and we had an amazing time. Janet was a great instructor and did really well explaining everything. We will definitely try to book another class with Janet in the future

- Marvin

Chef Janet's class was very thorough and informative. My wife and I had picked this class as an anniversary gift, and we enjoyed it very much. Thanks to her we feel very confident in making our own pasta now. I highly recommend this class. The location was easy to find, and the parking is okay. The brewery has a fun atmosphere.

- Ariel

My girlfriend and I did a Sushi Making class with Janet and it was a blast! We learned so much and she’s very knowledgeable and helpful. I left the class feeling like I could tackle any sushi I wanted to try!

- Jacob

Great experience! Very thorough and descriptive. Had everything we needed and explained everything so well. Would definitely do it again! Thanks

- Camille

Janet was great! She was very prepared, very professional and friendly, and we made such delicious food.

- Claire

It was a cute date night!

- Matt

Chef Janet was absolutely wonderful and attentive. She gave easy to understand directions and made the whole experience memorable and fun! I super recommend her classes!

- Gobind

This was such a fun class and Chef Janet was a great host. Plus, the dumplings were delicious!

- Danny

Great class, delicious pasta. Would recommend for a fun night out!

- Niki

We really enjoyed our class with Chef Janet. She is knowledgeable, fun and easy going. We look forward to taking more of her classes

- Jane

Had an amazing experience with Janet. Her class was easy to follow and she was very helpful and organized. She provided a friendly atmosphere, she was friendly, experienced, and very as really flexible in her teaching style. We will definitely be going back to another of her classes

- David

Chef Janet was terrific. We did a dumpling making class as a family bonding experience. We had 5 kids ages 17, 18, 18, 20, 22 and four parents and we all had a great time. Chef Janet brings everything and we all worked around the island in our kitchen. We made 2 types of dumplings and a sesame seed / red bean paste dessert. So delicious and fun. You should arrange a class with Chef Janet!!!

- Wendy

Janet was amazing and super engaging. She is a great conversationalist. I’m not a huge talker, but she was keeping the conversation going by with the other people in my group.

- Chloe

We really had a great time. The venue was unique and fun! The class set up was organized. The Chef explained each food item in detail. Clearly explained any possible food allergies. Also explained possible options when purchasing items in store which was great. When demonstrating the steps she was visual and explained in detail what to do including safety precautions. It was so much fun. I would love to do another.

- Kristine

Chef Janet is wonderful! Ours was an unusual situation: we received 9 inches of snow in our region, but her part of Chicagoland only had a couple of inches. She was kind and helpful, working with ClassPop! to help us reschedule. Since this class was part of a gift to my 82-year-old father-in-law and the roads improved, we did attend. He had a fabulous time, thanks to Chef Janet. My husband loved the class, too, and now wants to make his own pasta at home. 10/10; Chef Janet for the win!

- Marcia

Chef Janet was great! Very knowledgeable and accommodating with gluten allergy. Best gluten free potstickers I’ve ever had!

- Regan

We had so much fun in this class. Chef Janet was so personable and made the class fun. The pit stickers were also great! Will definitely take another class. The venue is also great!

- Julee

Chef Janet was amazing!

- Reahna

Janet was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!

- Justin

Thank you Chef Janet chocolate class was fun and delicious!!! Thank you for the tricks of your trade. 👩🏼‍🍳👩🏻‍🎓 Michelle V

- Michelle

This was such a great experience, and Chef Janet was AMAZING!!!

- Jeff

A wonderful experience—both technically and socially. I really enjoyed our host chef’s knowledge, and to top off a great evening, the food was absolutely delicious. Definitely a unique date night experience—I highly recommend it!”

- romero

Janet is incredibly sweet and welcoming! From the moment we arrived at the pasta-making class, she made us feel comfortable and at ease. She was attentive and provided clear, helpful information throughout. I loved that she not only explained what to do and what not to do, but also gave the reasons behind each step. it made the experience so much more engaging and educational. Her warm personality combined with her knowledge made the entire class such a positive and memorable experience. I truly appreciate the care and attention she gave I highly recommend!

- Kaycie

Janet was super friendly and explained / demonstrated how to make sushi step by step, so it was easy to follow along! She also gave little tips and tricks throught the class which was helpful!

- Gregory

Chef Janet led such a fun class! Filled with lots of yummy food and laughter, I highly recommend!

- Olivia

Chef Janet turned a space within a distillery into a perfectly functional pasta cooking class. The class was straightforward and easy to follow. (It was my first time making pasta from scratch.) She created a good energy throughout the class, and everyone participated. It was during happy hour at the distillery too, so you can get drinks served to you if you partake.

- Jill

Chef Janet was so sweet! We were running late and she was so welcoming/kind when it came to catching us up! Would recommend to anyone

- April

Great class, Great people, Great teacher!!!

- Delian

Janet is a wonderful instructor! Very patient and knowledgeable! Loved the class!

- Jennifer

Chef Janet was super friendly and extremely fun to work with! I would love to go to other classes she teaches. I certainly learned a lot of cool things.

- Ricardo

Amazing time with Chef Janet. Great event

- Antonio

Chef Janet was knowledgeable, generous, and fun. A true gem! Thank for a great night.

- Jeremy

I enjoyed the class from beginning to end. My daughter had an awesome time as well as myself. I plan to take another class from her. She is very knowledgeable. Thank you for the experience. Loved loved loved it.

- Sharon

Chef Janet was great! Everything was setup nicely and she gave clear and exact directions. End product was delicious!!!

- Laura

The instructor made the class fun and engaging. Her instructions were clear and easy. The noodles and the meat sauce was a great combination.

- Becky

Chef Janet is amazing! Me and my besties wanted to explore a different vibe, so we decided to take a Sushi making class. The whole experience from start to finish was awesome. I definitely will be exploring more of Chef Janet classes.

- Malinda

Chef Janet was GREAT! Not only did we learn how to make sushi, she was very informative. We will definitely take another class. Thank you so much Chef!

- Jessica

The class was really fun and I enjoyed her humor and skills! Had a great time!

- Shemella

Chef Janet was great!! She was super knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and the pasta was great. Definitely going to try to make it at home :) We had a great time. Thank you

- Pam

Chef Janet was really nice and very accommodating. The potstickers were delicious. Really enjoyed this class!

- Rosie

We had so much fun! Chef Janet it’s incredible!!!

- Giovana

Chef Janet was great! Very informative and patient. Didn’t mind repeating herself if someone missed something and really helped hands on. I left the class feeling like a pro! :)

- Ariana

Making potstickers with Chef Janet was a great experience. She was relaxed, knowledgeable and encouraging. Neither my husband nor I had ever made potstickers ( authentic from Hong Kong!) but they were delicious and we even got to take some home! We would love to take a cooking class with Chef Janet again!

- Sue

Very informative, fun & helpful. I wish there had been more peanut butter but there was a variety of ideas shared and good instruction on tempering chocolate.

- Kristi

We had a great time and learned lots of helpful tips & tricks and the sushi was delicious! Would 100% recommend. Can’t wait to book our next class with Chef Janet.

- Laurel

Excellent class. Chef Janet was very knowledgeable, helpful. The treats were delicious!

- Jennifer

Janet is fantabulous. Class is cool too. But Janet made it worth it!

- Adam

Ton of fun learning how to make pasta with Chef Janet!

- Tyler

Chef Janet was great!

- Monica

Fun & instructive class. Janet was a lot of fun & clearly knowledgeable about pasta. She’s also got cool stories. Would definitely recommend with a friend/partner

- Aneesh

Great fun!

- Paul

Loved chef Janet! We had a great time!!

- Christina

Janet was warm and friendly and extremely knowledgeable about her craft, and she articulated very well. Perhaps what stood out the most was that there was never a hint of frustration when it came to repeating herself to a group of complete novices. I highly recommend chef Janet and I will be looking for future services to learn more.

- Jeffery

Chef Janet hosted a great class! She was very well organized, clear and helpful. A perfect class to go with friends, coworkers or a significant other. We had an really fun time!

- Tiffany

Very polite Easy to follow class

- Sevion

Made it fun, relaxed but educational and delicious!

- kurt

Janet was a great host and provided great instructions

- Yashica

We loved our class with Chef Janet!

- Annie

Janet was great! She took time to explain the ingredients and history behind the recipe.

- Meg

Great Class! Chef Janet was very friendly and helpful!

- Paul

Chef Janet did an amazing job teaching us how to cook some Chinese favorites. We would recommend her to anyone who wants to have a fun evening learning to cook.

- Joseph

This class was tasteful, she explained everything from beginning to end. I'll definitely recommend this class.

- Lolita

Fun date night out for us - enjoyed it!

- Josh

Execllent class with Janet! We made sushi and we learned a ton to take home and make sushi on our own. The pace and setting for the class was perfect and the instruction well thoguht out and easy to grasp during the evening. Highly recommend!

- Erin

Great experience with a knowledgeable and professional instructor.

- Mario

Chef Janet gives thorough, easy to understand, fun instructions to prepare delicious dishes! This is our second time taking a class with her and we look forward to many more!!

- Regina

Chef Janet was great! Thorough explanations and the outcome was delicious! Looking forward to more experiences with Chef Janet and classpop!

- Gayle

This class was so much fun! Chef Janet made tempering chocolate approachable and enjoyable and of course everything we made was delicious. I would highly recommend this class to anyone look for something new and different to try

- Kimberly

Chef Janet was amazing and very informative and detail oriented. Will definitely book her again for another class that she does.

- Jonathan

Loved your chocolate making class! Thank you so much!

- Kelly

We had a very fun night!! Chef Janet was great and made it super easy!! We definitely are looking forward to another class!!

- Katie

Chef Janet was amazing!! I wouldn’t have wanted any other chef tonight.

- Claudia

Janet was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed her class!

- Alexandra

Very thorough and patient with everyone. Guided us on how to do it and maintained a nice eye on everyone and a clean area for working. Highly recommend her to everyone and will definitely go back for another class

- Jose

We took this course for our Date Night and had an amazing time‼️ Very informative and we are looking forward to putting our new Sushi skills in motion. Thanks so much Chef Janet 😄

- Felecia

Had an awesome time with Chef Janet! She took something difficult and made it simple for everybody in the class.

- Raphael

The class and Chef Janet were great. The pot stickers tasted amazing and Chef Janet thoroughly explained each step on how to make them. I can't wait to try making these at home!

- Abby

She was AMAZING

- Izaac

She is so sweet and has everythig ready, the place was also very cool

- Nancy

Very knowledgeable very helpful and very informative and she really knows how to work in the area she is in I was a little skeptical at first look but it was an amazing experience

- Lutfee

Thank you soo much. I had a lot of fun. Love the dipping sauce. I will definitely do another class with her.

- Deasy

great class!

- Madhavi

Janet was amazing! She’s super sweet, patient, informative, and a delight to speak to. I went here as a surprise birthday gift and we made spaghetti from scratch. The food came out amazing. I look forward to taking another class with her!

- Chaquille

She is awesome!! Made me feel super comfortable and helped me when I needed it. And everything was delicious!!!

- Judy

Fun, informative and delicious!!

- Carrie

Janet was amazing! My wife & I found out she’s the better Gnocchi and Pasta chef between the two of us. Loll Nonetheless it was a great experience and Janet helped us create delicious food step by step! Looking forward to doing another class soon!

- Mohammad

Really good class

- Elen

My husband and I had so much fun! We will be booking with Chef Janet again! She’s such a joy! What an amazing teacher!

- Caroline

Prepared, easy going, focused on key knowledge and skills which helped class assimilate what we needed to put out a viable and tasty dish in short order. Thx Janet

- Paul

Janet was AMAZING! We had such a blast and the food was delicious. We were so impressed by the whole experience and loved having her in our home.

- Becky

Janet was fantastic, funny, and very personable! She simplified each step, making it all so easy. The atmosphere was interesting and a lot of fun; it created conversation among everyone, in turn making the whole experience easy and laid-back. Would definitely attend a class with Janet again. 😊

- Kathy

What a great experience. Janet was wonderful, knowledgeable and a great instructor. She made learning fun. Looking forward to attend other classes.

- Sandra

Enjoyed this cooking experience where we got to roll our own dough and make delicious pasta. Chef Janet was attentive to details and on time. She was organized as well. Left with a full tummy and a skill that I would be able to use for a lifetime!

- JEANETTE

Fun and informative class, described your options and how to adjust for preference and differences in materials! Food tasted great too!

- Ciera

Absolutely enjoyed our session! Chef Janet was very patient and helpful with our pasta making introduction! Will definitely do this again!

- Charmaine

Chef Janet was so great! The class was accommodating and easy to follow. And so delicious!!

- Alison

We booked this class as a birthday surprise for my partner who loves sushi. We thoroughly enjoyed and now know how to make our own sushi! Chef Janet is an awesome instructor!

- Jazmind

Chef Janet was wonderful! We had her come lead a team building event for our leadership team and everyone loved it!

- Lindsay

It was different since the class was in a Brewery & not an actual kitchen but my husband & I enjoyed it!

- Rosy

Janet was very friendly and knowledgeable!

- Jen

Loved it! Such a great atmosphere! Dishes were so clever and tasty, a lot of amazing cooking tips! Thank you so much chef, we loved it!

- Anna

Fun & accessible to all, with a delicious (and very large!) plate of potstickers to dig into at the end. Chef Janet was so organized and engaging, and following her instructions on making the filling and folding the potstickers was easy. She is also a fascinating and lovely person you will enjoy getting to know.

- Erin

Chef Janet led a fun, entertaining, interesting class where we made delicious pot stickers. She has a calm, yet energetic style that created a great event!

- Louise

Janet was very patient and knowledgeable about Sushi making. The class was fun and she made it very enjoyable.

- Maribel

Great class. I enjoyed. Janet is a good teacher and I hope to take another class with her soon.

- Scott

Very fun and informative! Chef Janet guides you with a calm, easy pace and you and your guests get to do all the chopping and preparing. Makes a great date experience!

- Veronica

Very fun experience, chef Janet was awesome, very friendly and sweet and knowledgeable. Would recommend.

- Dejan

Awesome experience! Janet was thorough and patient.

- Yaraliz

Very prepared and provided wonderful instruction during the class. Made for an enjoyable experience and we look forward to making sushi in the future.

- Leonard

Clear instructions and stories. Safe methodologies. Delicious food! We went to a brewery where the class was held for my birthday with my wife. My brother bought me the class. Highly recommended. We were other adult couples who wanted to learn how to make sushi!

- Karen

Janet was an absolute Humbled vibe of a great memorable an I’ll remember forever. The simplistic set up made it even more comfortable and personable . Janet was immensely helpful in attention to detail with each guest and her teaching style is very easy to follow . Her passion for the food industry and her source given talents within the Culinary field was inspiring to hear about and also experiences but of . Chef Janet is phenomenal!!! -Tiara S.

- Tiara

It was very fun!

- Avery

Great Chef!

- Alicja

Janet’s Sushi class was super cute and fun! I can’t wait to try making it at home. Thanks for an awesome evening!

- Emma

Chef Janet was a wonderful teacher. We learned so much about chocolate and really enjoyed the experience.

- Ashley

Chef Janet was outstanding. The venue at Temperence Beer was not. Instead of having us in a section of the bar, they put us in the back where the beer is made. 4 Long tables were set up. Ours was 8 feet from the drain where they release the excess beer and yeast from the bottom of the steel vats. It was an unpleasant smell. This was especially unprofessional for a class in which we were to be working with chocolate. Others felt the same. This has no bearing on Chef Janet. She was a trooper. She did the best she could under not so special facilities. Put Janet in another venue that is adequate for any type of dessert or entre preparation education, and you have a 5- Star Experience. It is ClassPop's responsibility to provide a fair venue, not Chef Janet. Chef Janet..... 5- Star Location Venue..... 1.5- Star

- Scott

Chef Janet conducted a great class experience from beginning to end. She gave great information, demonstrations, and tips. I found her class both informative and fun which is rare. I’d recommend to everyone.

- Trina

Chef Janet had a ton of wonderful tip. I can't wait to try what I learned at home.

- Lyn

She was excellent and a real trooper under difficult situation for the class.

- Mary

Was a wonderful Classpop class, learned alot.

- Sue

Chef Janet was so kind and knowledgeable! She made our class a lot of fun. Thanks so much, Janet!

- Sam

This sushi class was great! Chef Janet showed us how to assemble sushi in an easy and fun way. We didn't need to bring any supplies other than ourselves. We made enough sushi to enjoy in and out of the class. Sushi is far less intimidating now thanks to Chef Janet. I hope to take more of her classes in the future!

- Ania

Wow!!! This experience was amazing. Chef Janet is knowledgeable, witty, and a joy to be around. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and will book another event soon.

- Alicia

Chef Janet was very knowledgeable and had a simple approach to her class. I enjoyed her attention to detail and patience in repeating items as needed. Would take a class again!

- Cole

Chef Janet is awesome! The scheduling was easy, she drove a ways to accommodate our location and came fully prepared for a fun, informative, and food-filled night. The communication level was just right. During our experience, we prepared ravioli and cannoli! When Chef left we felt competent in our ability to prepare on our own and had fun doing it! Thanks, Chef Janet, we look forward to our next experience!!

- Kathy

Excellent job

- Dr.

Chef Janet was awesome!! Could not recommend more! Also the brewery that she held the class in was cool!

- Aileen

Fun and interactive class. Great for birthdays with friends, date night or if you're an individual who want to learn something new.

- Dilaundra

Chef Janet was awesome! It was very easy to follow along and made everyone feel comfortable. We had a great time!

- Carly

Great first experience! It was an intimate setting in a brewery, couldn't beat that. I had a blast and definitely going to recreate this recipe with my kids!

- Elizabeth

Chef Janet is the bomb and her classes are very fun. She gives excellent instructions to get you going and enough space so you get to create your masterpiece yourself. We also dig getting to know the other people taking the class! Having it at a brewery is a great idea. We’ve done two classes with Chef Janet and want to do more!

- susie

Chef Janet was awesome! She made the class very straight forward for beginners. Each person got 10 dumplings with extra meat to take home! It was the perfect amount of food. Overall, great experience to try with family, friends, or date night.

- Brianna

instructions were clear and easy she was patient and made sure to answer any questions we had provided us with our own ingredients to take home after

- Angel

Chef Janet class was wonderful! Would highly recommend the experience, the dumplings were awesome!

- Augusto

Chef Janet was so great! Instructions were easy to follow, food was tasty, and she was so sweet!

- Amanda

Thank you for the lesson and the fun within the dinner

- Pedro

Janet was super helpful & knowledgeable ! It was a great time.

- emily

We had a wonderful experience learning how to make pasta with Chef Janet! She made everything so simple. We're excited to put our new skills to use at home.

- Christine

Chef Janet was very knowledgeable about the food items. She worked efficiently and patiently with the large group of people.

- Kenya

Very good experience

- Charles

My friends and I decided on this cooking class as a fun girls night out. Janet was friendly, informative and attentive as we made our pasta from scratch. I highly recommend a cooking class with her!

- Mia

Super fun and delicious!

- Pamela

Chef Janet is excellent! We made sushi with her. I personally am not great at cooking, but the class showed me that I could actually prepare sushi for friends! She is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about food. She was very professional and personable. I would recommend taking a class with Chef Janet to anyone!

- Genesis

Janet was nice and a good teacher. We learned a lot and very happy we took her class

- Juan

Chef Janet was kind and attentive. She made sushi making easy in a limited space. I am definitely going to make sushi rolls at home--it's way easier than you think!

- Rachna

i really enjoyed the class! they made an accommodation to add one more person for me and i cannot thank them enough :)

- Jackie

Janet was an excellent teacher! I can’t wait to start making sushi at home!

- Kimber

Nice job! We really enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot.

- Betsy

Excellent class great teacher

- Charles

In Chef Janet's taco cooking class, we started off by making tortilla shells from scratch, which added a hands-on element to the experience. The variety of toppings and proteins she provided allowed for a diverse range of flavor combinations. Chef Janet was well-prepared and approachable, making the class beginner-friendly. Overall, it was a tasty and enjoyable cooking adventure. Highly recommend, and would take another class with her!

- Sandy

chef Janet did a wonderful job teaching us the basics of pasta making - such a delicious and enjoyable night!

- Gabrielle

Chef Janet was fantastic! We enjoyed every recipe and look forward to trying another of her classes!

- Wendy

Absolutely wonderful experience! ♥️

- MELISSA

This was our second class with Chef Janet and it was so much fun!!! Perfect date night activity.

- Zaria

Janet was great! She was patient and made the experience a good one! Explained where to get ingredients and the potstickers were delicious

- Maureen

What a fun class! Chef Janet gave us just enough technique to make me feel confident attempting potstickers at home. The end result was beautiful (and delicious!!) ☺️

- Erin

Janet was wonderful! Food was great, class was fun. My only complaint is that it’s hard to hear her at times because you’re sitting in the middle of a brewery with children yelling and running around. I realize this is not reflection of Janet’s teaching skills, 5 stars there! Also I would recommend bringing tubberware to bring home any extras.

- Jacqueline

Great class.

- Michael

Chef Janet was very sweet and helped me with all my questions. It was my first time making fresh pasta, and it turned out great. Thank you!

- Vicktoria

Chef Janet was super prepared and made this a really fun class! The potsticker filling was also delicious.

- ariana

Amazing class. Very well organized and fun

- Sriram

Easy to follow and personable!

- Yolanda

Chef Janet was an amazing instructor. We enjoyed our class. She walked us through everything we would be doing. She was extremely accommodating and quick thinking.

- Nadia

Chef Janet was a great instructor! Super fun and easy to follow class. This was a perfect date night activity.

- Zaria

We had a great time and will be looking for more events with her

- Robert

Tipped cash, great lessons and experience, thank you! Merry Christmas

- Grace

Great class and very instructive and detailed.

- Deainera

Sushi was great and chef Janet was super helpful and knowledgable! Highly recommend

- Brian

Janet was very helpful. She answered question and gave tips on diff ways to do things.

- Nick

Thanks Janet!

- Constance

Chef Janet was very informative. She kept the class moving, which became a bit fast for me, as I was not paired up with a partner (odd number students). She was generous with ingredients and the encouragement to make the rolls to our own liking. I did not realize before the class that she had lived for a while in Hong Kong -- personal and geographical expertise!!

- Kim

Chef Janet was awesome. Made for a enjoyable date night with my girlfriend.

- Mike

Chef Janet was great! Really made learning how to make sushi simple and easy. Highly recommend taking her class.

- Amanda

Great class!

- Lisette

We had a great time and chef Janet explain everything very well.

- Martin

It was a great experience! We chopped , filled , and pinched the potstickers. The best was enjoying the fruits of our labor!

- Laurene

Janet was kind, interesting, and obviously had knowledge about cooking and an intuitive way of teaching it. Our group bonded quickly in a casual and a lot of laughs were had! Highly recommend a class w Chef Janet.

- Jacklyn

We LOVE chef Janet! We had the best time at the class learning how to make the perfect homemade pasta. Would 100% recommend!!!

- Lauren

Great class! Chef Janet was so informative and gave great demos so that our creations looked professional. Excellent flavor combos too! Delicious!

- Judy

She was well prepared with all the supplies and was very informative. A very enjoyable time!

- Elizabeth

Chef Janet was very attentive and helpful throughout the class. We had such a great time and will gladly go again!

- Kaitlyn

Had a great time at the class!

- Bryon

It was very well worth it would definitely do it again

- Nikah

Very fun experience I loved it! Had a great time!

- Nikah

Chef Janet was great, and it was a really fun time! I wish it had been a little more hands on for all aspects of the cooking, but without a kitchen it was still very interactive and fun!

- Allison

What a fun and super delicious class! Chef Janet explained and demonstrated then we jumped in and made delicious potstickers. Thank you Janet!

- Judy

Great time! Cooking class without a kitchen was a great, great success!

- Kristina

Janet is amazing! She took the time to teach us how to make the dough and showed us how she would prep everything. It was a fun experience for sure and she helped us really see how to make pasta. She gave plenty of recommendations and more!

- Neal

Janet was fabulous! Great class!

- Jacob

We all had a wonderful time.

- Sabrina

awesome class!

- Shirali

Very fun and relaxed class!

- Veronica

Great Class, lots of great information and tools given. Will be back for more :)

- Valery

Great class and I learned how to make sushi!

- Anna

class was wonderful!

- Lori

Chef Janet was amazing! She was detailed in her explanations and allowed us to have fun cooking. I will definitely be back to check out her other class and bringing friends!

- Dominique

Great class I learned a lot

- Tiffany

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- Bo

Janet was so helpful, but also hands off until we needed her. Would recommend!

- Rylee

Chef Janet ran a great class. I felt bad that she didn't have the best set up being in a brewery and not a kitchen, but she made it work! My boyfriend and I had a great time! Thanks Chef Janet :)

- Lily

Chef Janet was great. Such a fun activity!

- Sarah

It was a fun event. Well prepared for the class. Very attentive and helpful. It was very satisfying to eat our fresh pasta with a delicious sauce. We also liked the location at the brewery.

- Sharon & Charles

Janet was knowledgeable, encouraging, and easy to follow!

- Chrissy

I feel like the 4 stars is so wrong for rating Chef Janet and to tell you the truth, this would be 5 stars because she rocks. The problem that I had was I was told that it was BYOB, but I wasn't told that it was a $23.00 cork fee. Although I had my own bottle opener, wine and glasses, I was charged..........a little irritated, but the rest of the evening was lovely. Just watch out if you are BYOB.

- Theodore

We had such a great time at the pasta-making class with Chef Janet! The team competition element made it extra fun — we loved creating our own dishes and then taste-testing and ranking each other’s pastas. Having the option to make two different types of pasta was a nice touch too. It was a blast learning how to make pasta dough from scratch and use the pasta machine — a first for most of us! That part was definitely a highlight. One bit of feedback: it would’ve been helpful to get recipe examples or tips on how to tell when the pasta is fully cooked. The class leaned more toward fun than formal instruction, so we didn’t leave feeling like we could do it all on our own, but we definitely had a great time trying. Overall, a really enjoyable and engaging experience — would recommend for a fun group activity!

- Ashley

Actually fun & yummy experience!

- Marcia

Chef Janet provided a very good experience. Nice environment to meet new people.

- Matt

Overall the cooking experience was fun but the space was not used well. The brewery has ample space to stretch out but we were crowded so close next to each other.

- Carolyn

Great class, good instructions and fun.

- Neha

Chef Kan was very nice! It was a very relaxed class, we met new people, and left with some delicious pot stickers!

- Roberta

Such a fun night with Chef Janet. We learned a lot and the pot stickers we made were delicious!

- Kelley

Pasta Making at a Local Distillery With Chef Janet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago 6

Pasta Making at a Local Distillery With Chef Janet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago 7

Pasta Making at a Local Distillery With Chef Janet Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago 8

Вот более сбалансированный отзыв на английском, который отмечает и плюсы, и серьезный недостаток: I really enjoyed the chef and the cooking class itself. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience fun. Unfortunately, the venue completely overshadowed the experience. The class was held in a distillery with no air conditioning, and it was well over 100°F inside. There weren’t even any fans provided. It was extremely hot, difficult to breathe, and everyone was soaked with sweat. It became hard to focus on the cooking because we were so uncomfortable. This is summer in Chicago, and hot weather should be expected. Holding a cooking class in an enclosed space without air conditioning or even basic ventilation is simply poor planning. I hope the organizers will either choose an air-conditioned venue or provide adequate cooling in the future, because the chef deserved a much better environment for her class.

- Rita

Perfecting the Preparation of Pasta Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago 6

Perfecting the Preparation of Pasta Review Photo from Cooking Class in Chicago 7

Chef Janet was very sweet hence the 3 stars. Almost don’t want to leave the review but wish I knew before I booked. The class was subpar at best. Not worth the money. The venue was a grungy bar, the pasta tasted meh and the whole experience was just uninspiring. I wouldn’t recommend, there are much better classes available.

- Yinette

Very hot at the place they did it woman did a good job

- David

Chef Janet was kind but I didn’t expect the class to be a bit better. We used paper plates, we were in close proximity with others, and it was in the middle of brewery that had alters inside and even witchcraft and demonology papers plastered all over the bathroom so it was a bit uncomfortable at first. Luckily I was there with a close friend so we made it a fun evening. I would not take another class not at this location atleast.

- Kennedy

Chef Janet was great, however we signed up for a sushi making class and walked into a pasta making class. Chef Janet was gracious and apologized for the mistake. But we were unable to enjoy the full experience due to our dietary restrictions. The pasta class was not vegan friendly so we could not eat. This was a little disappointing.

- Ana

Class was fun, Janet was great and answered all questions. Location wasn’t very ideal as we were placed in the bar area at small high top tables with another couple and it was hard to make sushi with so little space. Would do another class again!

- Gabrielle

Very nice and helpful teacher. Disappointed by the venue and equipment. Was hoping for a deeper explanation of cooking. Hands-on portion was fun. Could have easily recreated experience at home with a good YouTube video.

- Mamtha

We were unable to attend due to a accident on the highway. I hope to be able to reschedule but wasnt sure if the groupon we used could be refunded.

- Alison

Very overpriced for what you get, basically rolling pasta dough in the middle of the brewery - with little instruction or tools. The alfredo sauce and chicken lacked flavor and were not “instructed” to us at all, rather the instructor dumped them in a pot and left us to talk in small groups. The “facilities” of the cooking class were various burners set up on a plastic tablecloth, that blew the fuse several times causing the cooking food to go cold. It wasn’t a bad evening but grossly overpriced and left a grimy feeling in your mouth.

- Jacqueline

Whilst I am sure Chef Janet is a wonderful person, this class fell short in too many ways to warrant anything more than one star. Indeed, a refund would be more appropriate. The equipment was lacking (not enough bowls, blunt knives) and the quality of the ingredients was poor (rotten mangos and avocados which I understand happens with fresh ingredients, but she was reluctant to swap them out). Worst of all was that she washed the sushi rice in the bar toilets! I couldn’t believe this and we couldn’t eat anymore of the sushi rice or food. Hygiene should be a basic standard, and in no world would it ever be appropriate to wash food for human consumption in a public restroom. The toilets were not the cleanest, and there were cockroach traps in there too so this was far beyond appropriate. I was appalled and this is just unforgivable. I have no idea why she did that when the bar had water for humans and I am sure would have provided it. We didn’t learn anything from the class as we couldn’t see her well from the table available to us, further she would begin one thing and then not follow up with instruction. She did mention that she wasn’t scheduled to teach the class but honestly, she shouldn’t have taught a class she wasn’t comfortable with. Please can someone get in touch with me on this review?

- Stephen

I recently took Janet Cobb's wonderful cooking class. We made Sushi and California rolls. Janet is such a good teacher and made the experience so enjoyable! She had all the equipment ready at our places and walked us through the process step by step. We learned how to prep the fillings and roll each piece. I felt so accomplished when I finished. And it tasted great!

- Kathy K

Pot stickers are way too delicious and complicated for me to ever make, right? Wrong. Janet stepped us patiently through the process of blending ground meats, chopping vegetables and mixing in seasoning. Just doing that much took the mystery out of pot stickers, but Janet even taught us how to make the dough covering part. She had also provided store-bought frozen shells, but I soon found that the dough I had was heartier. When we tasted our finished creations, I was shocked by how well we had done. Janet provided an excellent recipe and made learning it fun. She helped us feel successful. I had a great time.

- Regina

This was my first event! I loved it! I went solo, met some nice participants. Janet is very knowledgeable and friendly. The pot stickers turned out great! I will definitely be back for more classes! Thanks for a great sunday morning activity!

- Audra K

Cooking with Janet was fun and informative. She was really organized, so that I could relax and enjoy the experience. The food was delicious and I'm excited to be able to make this again on my own.

- Lori

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