Cookology Recreational Culinary School

Cookology Recreational Culinary School

Cookology Recreational Culinary School
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11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Hands-On, Recreational Culinary Classes for children and adults.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.0 of 5 bubbles61 reviews
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Mara B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
Loved Chef Greg's Culinary Boot Camp. He did an amazing job of teaching us the basics while making amazing meals in a very short period of time. Plus, had fun with my other class mates. Can't wait to take the next series! Thank you!
Written October 5, 2023
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kendarph
Upper Marlboro, Maryland6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
I have been to eight classes. (Four at the Ballston Commons location) This was one of the best. (New Orleans Gumbo, Hush Puppies and Bourbon Bread Pudding) Ingredients were measured and laid out in advance. The instructor took his time to explain the cooking process and his personal tricks to cooking. Excellent Class.
Written January 29, 2023
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Kristen T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Business
This class was amazing! We did a fun group version of a “chopped” style cooking competition, and we all had a blast. We learned a few cooking tips along the way, and the chefs helped us make sure we had every ingredient and gave helpful advice to make a great meal. I would absolutely recommend for big groups who are down for a little competition! Great team and great food!
Written July 10, 2024
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Johnnymojo
Fairfax, VA12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Wife booked this as my birthday present. We loved it. Three other couples, we made beef Wellington, Brussels sprouts, and crème brûlée. Everything came out great thanks to our very patient chef instructor. Would definitely do this again.
Written September 16, 2022
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Howie411
Centreville9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2012 • Couples
First of all the owner (Maria Kopsidas) of this company doesn't know how to run a business, she was rude and insulting on the phone. My wife and I received a $150 gift card for our wedding, when we went to use it the other day it said it was for $65. My wife called the company to find out what was going on and was told it was already redeemed and there was nothing we could do.

I called back to talk to Maria who was less then helpful or sympathetic, spouting off their gift card system and records are one of the best in the industry (yet they have no way of knowing who redeemed. Their system uses a 4 # gift-card and you can type in any # while registering for a class, obviously someone just type in ours. I have already told Maria I will be contacting the BBB and will take legal action if needed. As a business owner she should learn to be more considerate to a potential customer.
Written October 8, 2012
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SJ D
Chantilly, VA23 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2012 • Couples
If you actually want your recipes after the class (which is part of what you pay for), don't waste your money. I took a class back in April and after 4 attempts, I still haven't received any resolution. I had high expectations given the ratings, but they've really dropped the ball and simply don't seem to care about earning repeat business. Buyer beware!
Written July 2, 2012
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allen H
Haymarket, VA33 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2013 • Couples
Going to a cooking class and expecting a fine experience will leave you short here. The Manager sits at a computer and plays on line. The Teacher reads from the menu and hardly knows more than the students. There was not enough food for 6 students, there was not enough pots, pans, measuring cups, spoons. Nothing to keep your area clean(napkins were added at the end of the class) and several times students had to share or combine in order to complete the meal. When anyone had to wait for a cooking spot the instructor went ahead without them. The general lack of care was evident. For the amount of money this costs it was vastly overpriced.
Written January 24, 2013
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jn14618
Washington DC, District of Columbia3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2012 • Solo
I cannot comment on Cookology's cooking classes but I am initially put off and not interested in going because of their customer service. I received a gift card some time ago and have not had a chance to use it. I called to inquire about using it now as there is no expiration date listed anywhere. The lady that answered the phone was very short and would not even dialogue with me on the issue of there being no expiration date listed. I think that if you have a gift card to a local business and they fail to put an expiration date on it then they should honor the customers card. That would be good customer service. However, after she told me that it was no longer good she ignored my comment about the expiration date and hung up on me while I was in mid sentence. I'm sorry, but that does not make me want to hurry in if they are going to treat a potential new customer that way. Even if there was NO way that they could honor my card (which I highly doubt) I would have appreciated being treated like they valued me as a new customer interested in trying out their classes. I did not get that feeling AT ALL and really cannot believe that she hung up on me. Just had to say my two cents on that....when a business fails to have good customer service thats a major turn off
Written August 20, 2012
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Jason L
Reston, VA2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2014 • Couples
My wife and I took the pad tai class over Valentine’s Day weekend. The staff was very nice but a few things bothered me:

1. Our chef (Jeff) was extremely disorganized and spent much of the class hunting around the kitchen for utensils and cookware (this may not have been his fault). Half of the burners in the class did not work, which really screwed up the timing of the class. Jeff was researching how to make these dishes while he was giving the class. He was not prepared!

2. There were not ample to-go containers, which most people wanted. Chef Jeff actually rinsed out his Gatorade bottle and used it as a to-go container for one of student’s soup. This was disgusting and probably in violation of several health codes. The bags they gave us were used plastic grocery store bags. I think it is good they are recycling bags, but wrinkled up used plastic bags look very unprofessional.

3. We had to ask for the recipes for several weeks. We have still not received them.

I’m not sure if I would try Cookology again. Perhaps this was just a bad experience, but why waste my time and money to find out. I would like to say that other than the chef putting soup in his used Gatorade bottle, the rest of the facility seemed very clean, and aesthetically pleasing.
Written March 5, 2014
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soveryclever
Sterling, VA10 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Couples
Recently I did a date night class and I wish I could get my money back. The instructor was disorganized and rushed. We didn't get to make some of the food that we were supposed to make. We were supposed to grill steak and all we got to do was season it. The instructor cooked all of the steaks himself and overcooked them so they were beyond well done. He seemed to want to make everything easier for himself. Our class ate together at the end of the meal and most of us had food that was too salty. Several of the desserts tasted and smelled bad.

Also things weren't the most hygienic when it came to distributing the food items we worked with. I was grossed out that several of the class participants were licking their fingers and then we picked out food to prepare from one platter.
Written October 19, 2013
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