X (Twitter)
verified_user Money-back guarantee
$175 per guest
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
Please choose a time
Please choose a date and time by clickingtapping the dropdown menu (that's just to the left of the button you clicked), before clicking the 'Buy' button.
Nearby stores
Sorry, you just missed it
The date in our email has already been booked. Spots can sell out within minutes of new dates being released, so the best way to get in next time is to book as soon as our email lands.
You're still on the waitlist, so we'll email you as soon as new dates are added.
Request a private class
Pick time(s) that suit you, and ask any questions
reply
We'll respond via email & text message
(with a booking link), usually by the next business day
check
This teacher has accepted 100% of their Requests
Your venue, within 30 miles of Pioneer Square, WA
Read FAQs (4)
Will we really cook without recipes?
Yes. I’ll give you the technique, basic proportions, ingredients, and guidance. You’ll make the flavor decisions as you cook.
Does every team make the same thing?
You’ll work from the same basic dishes and techniques, but each team can take them in a slightly different direction. Tasting those differences is part of the class.
Does the menu change with the season?
Yes. The fruit, greens, herbs, and other ingredients may change depending on what is best at the market.
Can the menu be adjusted for dietary needs?
Usually. Send me the details when you inquire and I’ll let you know what can be adjusted.
Ask a question
Don't include your phone or email in this message
Select a time
Pick a time on
ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
How can we help?
Q: Will we really cook without recipes?
Yes. I’ll give you the technique, basic proportions, ingredients, and guidance. You’ll make the flavor decisions as you cook.
Q: Does every team make the same thing?
You’ll work from the same basic dishes and techniques, but each team can take them in a slightly different direction. Tasting those differences is part of the class.
Q: Does the menu change with the season?
Yes. The fruit, greens, herbs, and other ingredients may change depending on what is best at the market.
Q: Can the menu be adjusted for dietary needs?
Usually. Send me the details when you inquire and I’ll let you know what can be adjusted.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 3 hours, $175 per guest
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Your teacher won't see this
Please enter a message
done Thanks, we'll be in touch
Need a thoughtful gift idea?
card_giftcard Gift an experienceNo Recipe Cooking Class
Learn the technique, then decide where to take it with this mobile, no recipes cooking class in the Seattle area!
ClassBento donates
with every booking to
3 hours
Comes to you
6 to 100 guests
$175
What you'll do
Ready to stop relying on recipes for every meal? In this hands-on cooking class that travels up to 30 miles to you in the Seattle area, you’ll learn a few dependable techniques and use them as a framework for making your own decisions about flavor.You’ll build a vinaigrette by adjusting oil, acid, salt, sweetness, and herbs, then create a pasta sauce and taste it as it develops. You’ll also sear chicken, turn the browned bits into a flavorful pan sauce, and finish with a seasonal fruit snacking cake and salted caramel.Instead of following recipes step by step, you’ll work with ratios, techniques, and sensory cues to guide your cooking. Each team starts with the same basic framework, then makes adjustments based on taste and preference.No advanced cooking experience is needed! Your instructor will provide plenty of guidance as you taste, experiment, and learn what different choices do to a dish. This cooking class for beginners is great for new chefs looking to build on their kitchen skills or anyone seeking unique birthday party ideas, fun team-building ideas, or any special occasions. Leave this cooking workshop feeling more confident making decisions in the kitchen and creating meals that taste the way you want them to.Menu:
See more FAQs
- Bitter greens, apple, and blue cheese with a vinaigrette you build
- Pasta with roasted tomatoes, capers, herbs, and a sauce you adjust
- Seared chicken with a pan sauce you make
- Seasonal fruit snacking cake with salted caramel
What you'll get
Dinner and a techniques guide with the basic methods, ratios, and cues we use in class.
Read more details
Knowledge required
None. This class is especially useful for cooks who are comfortable following recipes and want to rely on them less.
What to bring
Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended. Long hair should be tied back. Bring an apron if you would like.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
FAQ
Will we really cook without recipes?
Yes. I’ll give you the technique, basic proportions, ingredients, and guidance. You’ll make the flavor decisions as you cook.
Does every team make the same thing?
You’ll work from the same basic dishes and techniques, but each team can take them in a slightly different direction. Tasting those differences is part of the class.
Does the menu change with the season?
Yes. The fruit, greens, herbs, and other ingredients may change depending on what is best at the market.
Can the menu be adjusted for dietary needs?
Usually. Send me the details when you inquire and I’ll let you know what can be adjusted.
Your teacher
I started working in kitchens at 16 and have spent more than 40 years cooking, teaching, developing recipes, running kitchens, and staying curious about food.At 18, I went to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, followed by pastry training in Copenhagen. My career has taken me through restaurants, pastry, catering, private cooking, culinary education, program development, and training.Teaching became a big part of my work early on. I’ve taught in culinary schools, colleges, and public cooking programs, and developed classes and curriculum for national culinary organizations. I’ve taught everything from foundational cooking skills to baking, pastry, seafood, global cuisines, flavor, and food science.I teach from a place of exploration. I like the whys.Why does something brown? What does acid do to flavor? Why does one sauce come together while another breaks? What changes when you toast a spice, change the heat, add salt, or give something another two minutes in the pan?Flavor and the science of cooking have always been part of how I teach. I want you to taste, notice, ask questions, and make decisions while you cook. A recipe gives us a place to start. Understanding what is happening with the food gives you much more room to play.If something tastes flat, we figure out why. If a sauce breaks, there is a reason. If the crust is crisp and the inside is tender, there is a reason for that too. Cooking gets a lot more interesting once you start paying attention to those things.I started Cook’s Culinary Collective because I wanted to bring the fun back into cooking. My classes are hands-on, social, curious, and full of good food. We cook. We taste. We make adjustments. We talk about what is happening and where we want to take it next.I bring Cook’s Culinary Collective to homes, offices, and gathering spaces throughout Seattle. I work with groups from six people around a kitchen island to events for up to 100. Groups come to explore a cuisine, learn a technique, sharpen their skills, celebrate something, or spend a few hours together around food.Come curious. Bring an appetite. Be willing to explore.
Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:
-
Earn loyalty points
-
Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
-
Local support from our US-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
-
ClassBento donates $1 to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) with every paid booking
Join waitlist
Get updated when new dates for this class become available.
Unsubscribe any time.
Unsubscribe any time.
E.g. 'Sunday mornings', 'January', etc. We'll still email you about other new dates
Please don't include your contact details in this field
