Cooking Class: Make Thai Better Than Takeout

Myranda

08 Jun 2025

Just finished my first Japanese hand roll class with Catalina, and I’m leaving with a full belly and a big smile. Catalina was such a kind, genuine host and an excellent teacher. I had the best time and can’t wait to try more of her classes. Highly recommend! ☺️

Gina

17 May 2025

Can’t say enough good things about the Tai cooking class, the instructor was fantastic, the setting was beautiful and very clean and expansive and lastly the food we created was absolutely delicious. So full of instructions, little tips and secrets and so much hands on. When you eat at the end you truly know you made the meal. Will for sure do another class with this same instructor.

Betsy

14 Apr 2025

Excellent class with a well-tuned menu & teaching direction.

Deborah

08 Apr 2025

Such a fun class! This was my second class with chef Catalina. She is great! I will continue to take the classes she hosts :)

Angela

04 Apr 2025

Excellent experience with several skills and information provided to increase my personal cooking style

TAM

20 Feb 2025

The class was wonderful! So much fun, with a lovely group of people! We felt so welcome, learned a lot, so organized, and a great Chef!

Monty

12 Feb 2025

Had such a great time cooking with Chef Catalina! Highly recommend her class.

Brian

25 Jan 2025

Amazing!

Steve

02 Jan 2025

Our experience with Chef Catalina was first class! We were part of a 5-person Spanish fare class in her home kitchen. The class was welcoming, informative, and tasted wonderful! We will certainly come back for more of her classes. Unfortunately the ClassPop side was not as good. I attempted to contact Chef Catalina three times about the menu due to food allergies. Finally I called ClassPop and they assured when we signed up the notes you can add about issues like this would be sent to Chef Catalina and she would adapt the menu. Upon arrival no such notes/information was forwarded to Chef Catalina. Luckily she was able to pivot/modify the menu/cooking process to accommodate our needs. If you are interested in a course from Chef Catalina maybe try through through CozyMeal.com who also books classes for her services!

Brandon

30 Nov 2024

We had the best time and made the most amazing meal!

Jennifer

14 Nov 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Catalina! She was a great teacher and the food was delicious!

Adriana

24 Oct 2024

This was an amazing experience! We learned a lot and had a delicious dinner. Chef Catalina was super nice and welcoming

Jacquelyn

17 Oct 2024

Chef Catalina was great. The class was informative and fun. I wish the class was more hands on. The Class Pop site did not show the correct menu, we expected to be making squid ink paella and crème brule.

Jennie

23 Aug 2024

We had an amazing time learning to cook French dishes. Everything was fresh and so well prepared. Chef Catalina was a joy to learn from

Kayla

04 Aug 2024

My partner and I loved taking Catalina's cooking class! She explaind in depth about why we do the steps we do and the order we take to create thee most delicious dishes. We're still talking about how good it is and can't wait to recreate it! Definitely booking another class with her soon!

Jasdeep

02 Aug 2024

Loved the experience of good food and excellent teaching method !

Alison

01 Jul 2024

We learn a lot about Thai food. The dinner was delicious and if definitely take another class from Catalina.

Nicole

29 Jun 2024

Such a great time! The food was amazing and we had so much fun cooking together with the chef.

Evan

23 Jun 2024

Chef Catalina was absolutely amazing. She was very thorough and explained everything very well. She took the time to answer our questions and clearly knows what she is talking about. We will be booking another class with her soon!

Tom

02 Jun 2024

Catalina is great! You learn very useful cooking techniques and enjoy a fabulous meal that you helped to make. Second class with “Cat” and look forward to more.

Zach

30 May 2024

Had a wonderful time getting to learn how to cook Thai dishes! Absolutely going to try out other courses from Chef Catalina!

Erin

28 May 2024

Chef Catalina creates a welcoming space to learn. She answers all questions clearly and is an engaging presenter. The food was delicious and I'm looking forward to experimenting with the new techniques and ingredients at home.

Alexandra

23 May 2024

Catalina was welcoming, organized, and professional. I would book again!

Linda

06 Apr 2024

My husband Brian and I just experienced the Thai cooking class with 6 other lucky people. Not only was the class itself excellent, the dinner we had as a result of our efforts was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Hats off to Chef Catalina.

Andrew

25 Mar 2024

Chef Catalina was knowledgeable and fun. She made the process of learning new recipes very approachable. Our Italian course was absolutely delicious.

Brenda

14 Mar 2024

Catalina knows her stuff; she is open to questions and makes you feel comfortable no matter what your cooking skill level is.

Kristen

09 Mar 2024

Chef Catalina was patient and explained every step, answering all questions. Her home was inviting and clean and perfectly set up. I loved how skilled she was at letting people volunteer but also gently guiding people to get involved. All the food turned out amazing! I love how she explained why she chose which ingredients. I learned so much, had fun, and had an amazing meal!

Jessica

06 Mar 2024

Chef Catalina was amazing ! The whole experience was amazing. We got hands on, got to learn so much about food chemistry, mingled with other couples, and the food was amazing. She was professional, fun, and knowledgeable! Great date night idea !

Annerose

20 Feb 2024

Very delicious & knowledgeable cooking experience! I learned a lot that night & can totally recommend booking the Spanish fare class!

Landon

08 Feb 2024

Great vibe, with a knowledgeable teacher. Catalina was very informative, while making the class entertaining.

Josh

05 Feb 2024

Wonderful informative class. Booked while on vacation and ended up being the highlight of the trip.

Brenda

31 Jan 2024

Chef Catalina was so well versed in what she doing. She was great at instructing and answering all the questions we had. Troubleshooting was super helpful as well

LaJina

31 Jan 2024

Had the best time. Will definitely take more classes with Chef Catalina.

Amber

25 Jan 2024

Amazing time. Catalina is very knowledgeable and kind. Takes her time to explain and her kitchen is fantastic

Jackie

17 Jan 2024

My family and I loved Chef Catalina! We learned how to make green papaya salad, pad Thai, green curry and sticky rice. Catalina was knowledgeable, organized and guided us every step of the class. Her beautiful kitchens was comfortable and spacious. We had a lovely evening.

Theresa

09 Jan 2024

Very easy to understand and made us feel comfortable. Make prepping the meal fun and the food was delicious! (tipped her in person directly after class)

Brandi

09 Jan 2024

This class was great!

Tom

16 Nov 2023

Catalina is a great teacher and showed a lot a good cooking techniques. Very knowledgeable about the ingredients and where to buy them. The spacious kitchen and monster-sized island made for a perfect cooking classroom. Very enjoyable evening - and a great meal as well!

Chace

22 Sep 2023

Great experience!

Hardeep

14 Sep 2023

We had a great time and would definitely do another class!!

Tracie

12 Sep 2023

Amazing menu and instruction in a fun atmosphere. Would book again in a heartbeat.

Steve

11 Sep 2023

So personal and so professional. Totally prepared and made the class so enjoyable. Will definitely do another class with Chef Catalina!!!

Susan

01 Sep 2023

Love the class. Learned helpful tips and I can't wait to make these dishes on my own. Before I was intimidated to make my own pasta. Now, a pasta maker is on my Christmas list.

Alice

28 Aug 2023

I very much enjoyed the class and all the dishes that were made. The class was very organized and was graciously and generously served at her dining table. I look forward to taking more classes with Catalina soon!

Patricia

20 Aug 2023

This was a great class! My husband and I attended. Chef Catalina's kitchen was cozy and beautiful. She is so nice and knowledgeable about food. The meal was delicious, from the appetizer to the dessert! Our experience was wonderful and we would definitely book another class with her. I highly recommend this experience and chef!

Brenda

12 Aug 2023

Amazing cooking class! Chef Catalina is kind, obviously loves to teach, and taught us how to make amazingly delicious food. We also learned some basic knife skills. Overall would definitely try another course.

Marie

11 Aug 2023

Everything was great! We enjoyed the class very much. Thank you Chef Catalina.

Dan

09 Aug 2023

Had a great time. Learned a lot about Japanese cuisine. Catalina was well prepared which made this an educational experience.

Sarah

08 Aug 2023

Such a fun class with an amazing teacher. I learned so many new tips and techniques for cooking that I never knew before! I will definitely be taking another class with Chef Catalina!

Peyton

07 Aug 2023

Gifted this experience to my son and 2 of his friends for his 22nd birthday. They all had a blast and their smiles in the videos/pics they took made my mama heart glow. Trying to tech him to enjoy experiences and being in the present and they had only great things to say about Chef Catalina and the awesome meal they made. Highly recommend!!!

Mason

05 Aug 2023

Class and food were amazing! Would definitely recommend taking Chef Catalina’s class!! Definitely going back.

Brian

30 Jul 2023

Great class! Hands on, lots of pro tips, delicious food.

Matthew

30 Jul 2023

Superb as always…great food and great company

Hang

30 Jul 2023

If this is your first cooking experience, the format has one cooking station and everyone in the class will participate in chopping, mixing, peeling, etc to make the 3 dishes as a whole. You can ask questions to the chef and learn tricks and tips. I enjoyed the class very much. It's a great way to learn new flavors and taste ingredients right then and there. A great way to enjoy the night by yourself or with a friend within a group

teresa

21 Jul 2023

I love to cook and have always wanted to take on Thai food, but have been hesitant because I could never get the ingredients quite right. Chef Catalina broke down all barriers for me! First of all, she has an AMAZING teaching kitchen that is perfect for instruction. She was extremely organized - had all the ingredients laid out for our group of 7 so that we could easily work and watch. And, she was very knowledgable and professional. She explained what we were doing and why. When she spoke about the ingredients, she also had the packaging available so we could see what to purchase and, importantly, she told us where to find them and what to look for. I particularly liked that she did not "take over" and let the participants actually participate in the process! We made a balanced meal - spicy papaya salad, a vegetable curry and shrimp pad Thai. Everything was good and I feel confident that I can not only make everything again, but can now venture in the area of Thai cooking!

Kathryn

17 Jul 2023

Chef Catalina is personable and knowledgeable. This class was fun and informative. The food was delicious

Briana

11 Jul 2023

Loved it! So much fun, the time flew! Catalina is a wonderful host/chef and the whole atmosphere was top notch!

Wanda

11 Jul 2023

Chef Catalina was warm and welcoming. She took her time to example everything and made the experience fun, educational, and entertaining. My daughter in law and I can’t wait to go back.

Michael

25 Jun 2023

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rachel

08 Jun 2023

Catalina was great! Her home is beautiful and she’s a true professional! We learned a bunch and the food was delicious!

lony

17 May 2023

Great and fun class. Had a blast with a group of people learning to make a few Thai food.

Daniel

14 May 2023

Absolutely loved the experience.

Lisa

13 May 2023

Chef Catalina was amazing! We had such a fun evening cooking with her!

Randy

30 Apr 2023

Catalina’s class was awesome!

Matt

24 Apr 2023

Great class, it was fun and I learned a lot!

Renata

21 Mar 2023

Catalina is wonderful. Her kitchen is warm and welcoming and her flavors are considered. Try her Thai class too!

Natalie

05 Feb 2023

Fun evening with friends! Chef Catalina has a beautiful home and kitchen; a lovely place to hold this class. I learned new techniques and recipes. I would recommend!

Jordan

29 Jan 2023

Such an awesome experience! We had a wonderful time learning from Chef Catalina and we can’t wait to try the recipe at home!

Shellaine

17 Jan 2023

Great experience and can’t wait to book another! Chef Catalina was very organized, gave great direction and the food was excellent!

Randall

16 Jan 2023

Enjoyed the class!

Lindsey

16 Jan 2023

Chef Catalina is fun, knowledgeable and engaging. This was our second class with her. Great tips and tricks for new and experienced home cooks alike.

Jim

11 Jan 2023

Fun evening! The food was great and we got some valuable cooking tips

Nicola

14 Dec 2022

Chef Catalina was great! I learned a ton of stuff in the cooking class that I wasn't expecting.

Yasmin

08 Nov 2022

Had a great time!!

Vanessa

07 Nov 2022

Fun with friends!

Yasmin

02 Nov 2022

I enjoyed this class! I learned a lot and will take some more classes with Catalina.

Cindy

14 Oct 2022

Chef Catalina’s class was so intimate and fun! Thank you for opening your home for us to learn and have a good time. The cooking class was informative, engaging and well organized. Highly recommended for date night or with a group of friends.

John

20 Aug 2022

Very informative. Excellent teaching skills. Fun evening. Looking forward to next time.

Lisa

23 Jun 2022

A wonderful experience. Chef Catalina's true culinary skills are amazing but so are her teaching skills. Perfect set up for any level of participation. Delicious meal and memorable time!

Deepa

22 May 2022

Such a fun experience, we’ll definitely be doing it again!

Tina

12 May 2022

She’s awesome! Absolutely wonderful and an experienced chef and teacher! Thank you, Catalina! Please send email with ingredients!

Katherine

09 May 2022

Super fun and well done class!

Sarah

29 Apr 2022

Super fun, just the right amount of guidance and freedom. Chef Catalina made this fun and comfortable for everyone.

Erin

24 Apr 2022

Very fun, organized and professionally done. The food was excellent and the instruction by chef Catalina was great.

Bryon

10 Apr 2022

Chef Catalina was great. She was well prepared, good food and good ingredients. She explained why we were preparing items a certain way and alternatives to less familiar or difficult to find ingredients. There was plenty of food. I highly recommend the class!

AARON

26 Mar 2022

This was a great class. Caitlin is a great teacher. I will definitely be taking her class again.

Stan

13 Mar 2022

An amazing chef. We loved the whole experience. I would do it again

Cassandra

02 Mar 2022

Great class.

Dani

26 Feb 2022

Really fun, informative, and the food was delicious. I would go again to do other dishes!

Va

24 Feb 2022

Chef Catalina was a great instructor and the entire experience was fun. We lucked out and had a funny group and it made the time that much more memorable. 5 stars, no scam here :)

Lisa

23 Feb 2022

We had a good time and having only 4 people in the class was a bonus! Catalina was friendly and knowledgeable. The only reason why we gave 4 stars is because it would of been nice to have a recipe to take home to be able to make the dish on our own. I understand a lot of it is taste preference but to have a basic recipe would of be great!

Randy

22 Feb 2022

Very fun experience! Chef was great, atmosphere comfortable and food delicious.

Alyssa

30 Jan 2022

Making Poke with Chef Catalina was fun and informative! We learned some new kitchen skills. She was very clear and concise with what we needed to do given limited space. We would definitely do one of her cooking classes again!

Davirto

26 Jan 2022

It was great.

Julius

22 Dec 2021

The class was fun, interactive, and most importantly delicious! My 1st ever experience taking a class and definitely would do it again!

Shivangni

17 Dec 2021

The class was a fun experience to try. My only suggestion would be to have more food available so people can take home some leftovers and to limit the class size so the space isn’t cramped.

Barbara

10 Dec 2021

So much fun. Had a great time.

Laurel

10 Dec 2021

Catrina’s class was informative and fun. Thank you.

Becky

14 Nov 2021

Chef Catalina was so sweet and created such an amazing and fun learning environment for my mom and I. She's very laid back but still very knowledgeable when it comes to the food you're making and the techniques she's teaching! really recommend!

Avery

22 Sep 2021

Chef Catalina is great! She has a lot of experience teaching and it definitely shows. She is versatile and can work with many different cuisines - she is wonderful to work with and super professional. I highly recommend Chef Catalina for anyone in the Sacramento area!

Paul R

01 Sep 2021

Had an amazing class with Chef Catalina! She is very knowledgeable and really made it an enjoyable experience. I learned some useful tips and ate a great meal. I would definitely take another class with her in the future!