Sur La Table Cooking Class

Today was our 2^nd cooking class here.
Each time it has been well organized and the instructors clear and speak loudly.
Our first class was paella and 2^nd fresh made pasta.
During the class the instructor pays attention to each group making sure they are on task and things look good.
IMO the class turns out how you approach it. If a sauce or dish isn’t looking right then speak up.
Also, they give you 10% off anything you buy that day, your whole basket not just 1 item.
We look forward to attending more classes.

What an incredible experience! Chef Sam was absolutely incredible and we loved every aspect of the class. Do NOT eat before you go to the class, as you will have more than enough to satisfy an appetite. Only downside was that we didn’t know that it was BYOB. Luckily, another couple had pity on us and shared their vino. Otherwise, it was a perfect date night. I would highly recommend!

I did not think the cooking class here was at all worth the price. I took a grilled pizza class. We made 2 pretty terrible tasting pizzas and 1 margarita pizza (one had a dry, grainy mint pesto as the sauce rather than the typical blended, thick liquid consistency pesto). The instructor didn’t really instruct. We just chopped up topping and put them on the grilled dough. No instruction as to which toppings were meant for which pizzas or when we were doing what. Everyone was confused as to what to do when because the instructor never got up there to say things like: «now we’re staring on pizza number 3, and here are the toppings you’ll use.» I didn’t learn any new techniques. It seemed more like a class meant for kids where you just place things on a pizza. I like that you can bring your own wine. The classes seem more like they’re meant to be a fun night out with friends and less like they’re supposed to be an actual cooking class where you learn things and make quality food that you’d make again on your own.

This review pertains to the cooking classes. My husband and I recently attended one of the date night classes and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The class was rushed and disorganized to such an extent that there was little to no clarification which part of which dish you were working on at any given time. We took a 5:00 class and were herded out about two minutes after receiving our desserts. There was clearly much left to be desired with regards to pacing and overall organization. Food was also unremarkable. We actually used «instant polenta» (yes, really). There are much better places in town if you’re looking for a good cooking class.

I went here for another class and had another great experience. We were making panna cotta with caramelized strawberries, pork tenderloin medallions wrapped in pancetta and truffle gnocchi with a mushroom and prosciutto sauce and a salad. Once again, I got to make everything in the menu. People weren’t so great at making the gnocchi, but the strawberry sauce was delicious. I have made the panna cotta and pork at home and they turned out great! I definitely learned some things I didn’t know before, even about something as simple as searing! Great class.

This is a review on the cooking class. The BF and I went for a «fish» cooking class. We have done cooking class at central market so this is what I am comparing to.
We entered and were given an apron and blank name tags to stick on after writing name. We sat on the two rows while the instructors introduced themselves and showed you the handouts provided (including the menu, ingredients and directions). We were asked to wash our hands and go to a station. There you met another couple. The disappointment was that you had to share everything with another couple. Compared to central market cooking class, it was you and your partner working together one station. Here you have to do half of the steps and then the other couple did another half of the steps. Also no wine provided, but you can have tea and water. Another thing is that the instructor has already proportioned the spices/​ingredients and put them into little cups/​bowls. The problem with this is that there are no labels. I am not a cooking expert so I had a hard time knowing which spice is which for example and what it looked like. It was not the best cooking class, but after wards we made three fishes and you get to eat what you made. I just wish it was a cooking class for you and partner and not have to share with another couple.
You get a free subscription of food and wine and also 20% off your purchase after the cooking class to use. A paper copy of the recipes is for you to take home.

My husband and I have always wanted to take a cooking class and a friends of ours recommended the Date Night: Tuscany class on Saturday, May 18^th. Since we are new to Houston, we registered and could not wait. Well — -WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY! WHAT A WASTE OF TIME! OMG, we didn’t even «cook» — we watched the instructor who didn’t bring her A GAME with her and she was ‘under the weather’ (which pissed us off because why didn’t she get a sub or allow us to cook versus her. Anyways, long story short, this left a bad taste in our mouths about cooking classes in general and Sur La Table’s assumption of a real class. We will never do this again via SLT and our «I’m sorry I’m sick» gift was a wooden spoon. Really??? I pay $ 160 for no food and a spoon! Keep your spoon. #nightmare #wasteofmoney #wasteoftime #badmemories #whatajoke

Took a couple of cooking classes there and really loved it. So much better than the ones I took at central market. The only down side… you can’t take the food you cooked home :-(

Took a valentines day class here, made the best lamb chops. The class was so informative and hands on and fun. I loved it will be going back

I recently took a 3 hour knife skills class where a 6″ Shun chef knife was included in the tuition. Totally rad class IMO and I got a rockin’ 6″ Japanese steel blade to practice with and take home with me all for $ 100! That’s good value in my book.
The class was great. Set in the store’s teaching kitchen, our chef instructor and her assistants provided us with some great demonstration and application lessons in various cutting techniques ranging from simple dice, mince and rondelle to the ever elegant supreme and ciffonade cut. There were more cuts shown and practiced too. Overall the class was fun, entertaining and I learned a lot of good stuff to immediately practice!
I’m looking forward to another one. I recommend taking a class with a good friend. That’s what I did and it made for incredible bonding time and good sober fun.
Beware! You may be tempted to spend loads of cash after class. Sur la Table has great items in the store and if you love to cook, it’s best to either realize your weakness and feed your need for more cookware or put your blinders on and immediately leave the store. There’s always something that you need at Sur. To make things better, if you take a class you get a coupon for 10% off anything in the store good for multiple uses during a week after your class. Score!

My husband and I attended a Valentine’s Day cooking class here, and loved it. Although we did love Well Done Cooking Better, hence the four stars.
Great food, lots of fun, a lot more watching than Well Done, with such large classes you may not get the kitchen time you were hoping for. But the food is delish, the company is fun, would definitely do it again. And P. S– I hate to cook.