Cottage Cooking

Cottage Cooking

Cottage Cooking
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Cottage Cooking is a cooking class business in Asheville, NC. We specialize in dinner party cooking classes for couples, girl's nights, family nights, etc.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Adrian Q
    Statesboro, Georgia
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Recommended!
    A really nice evening with a warm and wordly couple. Liisa and John are adept at engaging everyone in a cooking lesson that results in a very tasty meal. We also got lucky because the other guests in our cohort were great conversationalists.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 28, 2024
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun and cozy experience.
    We loved cooking in Liisa and Johns cozy home in Asheville. We enjoyed their company and had a lovely dinner on their deck. Even better she (and we) learned a great recipe to cook again and again. My daughter and I celebrated her birthday and this was definitely a highlight of the weekend.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 3, 2024
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The most wonderful and special experience – and a truly delicious meal!!
    My family (my parents, three adult siblings, and all of our partners) did a special birthday weekend for my parents in Asheville earlier this year – and as part of that, had a special meal cooked for us at our AirBnb by Liisa and John. I couldn't speak more highly of the experience. The booking process leading up the event was simple and personalized (they made sure right away that they could accommodate our vegetarian and pescatarian family members) and they arrived on time and with all the food and pots and pans needed to cook the meal. The food they cooked for us was absolutely delicious – truly! And both Liisa and John were incredibly kind, thoughtful, and focused on creating the best possible experience for our family. We felt so, so taken care of and special – and my parents, the guests of honor, had such a great time. Thank you so much Liisa and John!! If we are ever back in Asheville, we'll make sure to call upon them again!!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written May 22, 2024
  • 5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My family loved our time at Cottage Cooking!
    We had a lovely time making a delicious menu of french onion soup, salmon and spinach crepes, and chocolate mousse. We were expertly guided through each step and the meal was delicious! I highly recommend spending some time at Cottage Cooking 😀
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 26, 2024
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AVLWendyLee
Asheville, NC
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Cooking with John and Liisa is great fun. They are very welcoming and make you feel as comfortable as when you were a child helping out in your Grandma's kitchen. All the guests get assigned cooking tasks in random rotation, while the rest stand by and learn while watching. Nothing we cooks- in- training do is ever "perfect" in John's eyes. With his sly smile, he swoops in to improve what you have done... all in fun, but some how making you a better cook.

I live in Asheville and have taken 2 classes at Cottage Cooking. Both the Italian and Southern Favorites classes were fabulous. The Cheddar Scallion Biscuits and the Banana Pudding we made in my last class were the best I've ever eaten... and I consider myself a Foodie, eating out several times a week.

You should think about signing up for these cooking classes! They are the best!
Written June 5, 2022
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Sue D
Asheville, NC
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
John and Liisa were wonderful hosts/teachers for our Italian cooking class. They made you feel welcome right from the start. The recipes were easy to follow and something you would want to try at home. I would highly recommend the Cottage Cooking class to anyone who wants to sharpen their cooking skills or just enjoy a good time cooking in a group.
Written December 8, 2022
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Susan C
Black Mountain
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
Had one of the most fun and interesting evenings ever! Delicious food and it was so enjoyable learning how to prep and cook everything. The hosts, John and Liisa, were so welcoming and made me feel right at home with a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Would be so fun to do with a group of friends or a girls’ night!
Written April 25, 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Our Cottage Cooking Class by Liisa and John was a delightful and very fun experience. Liisa and John are excellent hosts - as soon as we arrived, we were welcomed and immediately felt as if we were visiting long time friends. Their hospitality is genuine. They are outstanding teachers who are very patient and give their guests opportunities to feel successful. AND.....the food was OUTSTANDING! We HIGHLY recommend Cooking Cottage.
Written August 5, 2021
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Liisa and John were wonderful hosts and instructors! The pasta making class was so much fun and I learned a lot. They made us feel at home in their kitchen and were patient and easy going. The best part was eating the meal at the end of the night, after making each course from scratch. We ate on their back porch which was such a lovely end to the evening. I would highly recommend Cottage Cooking to anyone in the Asheville area!
Written June 25, 2021
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Michael S
Littleton, CO
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
My wife and I like to do a cooking class wherever we travel to get a 'taste' of the local culture. This time we were in Asheville with some friends, and we arranged for Cottage Cooking to come to our AirBnB so we could cook Southern food. Liisa and John brought all the food and supplies. They were knowledgable about the area, engaging and funny, and it all made for a great night with friends. Not to mention the food was delicious!
Written April 26, 2022
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
What a wonderful experience!! Liisa and John create a warm and inviting environment. They have this concept perfected. They ensure you have a hands-on learning experience in a relaxed setting. We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the phenomenal food. We highly recommend this as part of your Ashville visit!!
Written November 2, 2022
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Deborah M
La Plata, MD
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We’ve been to so many cooking classes with Liisa and John. They are the perfect hosts. Their home is a lovely setting to learn how to prepare gourmet meals. The group is small so everyone gets to participate and ask as many questions as you want. We’re trying to decide what our next class will be!
Written May 29, 2023
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
We had a fantastic time at our Cottage Cooking class. Liisa and John are warm, inviting, and great teachers. The kitchen and home were lovely, and we were so pleased with the food we learned how to make! We will definitely try the recipes again. Thank you, Cottage Cooking!
Written January 21, 2022
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
Absolutely a wonderful experience! Would highly recommend. Very clean, friendly, and well organized with hands on time . Being able to eat our creations was really great also. We will definitely go back.
Written May 21, 2022
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