Cooking class questions and answers

Who should take cooking classes?

Anyone! Our instructors are excited to teach cooks of all levels. We occasionally offer classes specifically for beginners, advanced cooks and kids and teens. Young adults between 14 and 15 years of age are required to attend with an adult. Ages 16 and up may attend by themselves. Knife Skills Classes are for ages 16 and up. Couple’s Classes are for adults 18 and up. Check the cooking class calendar for all our classes.

Who teaches the classes?

A variety of chefs in the Cincinnati area teach cooking classes at The Learning Kitchen so we can offer the broadest range of skills, experience and tastes. Co-owner Jennifer Vogel is the Head Chef and collaborates with local personal chefs, caterers, restaurant chefs and pastry chefs to teach on a regular basis. Special guest chefs will be noted on the cooking class calendar.

What is the fee for classes?

Class fees vary based on the ingredients used and whether the class is hands-on or demonstration. Please check the cooking class calendar for the price of the class you are interested in.

How do I register?

You can register and pay for classes using our cooking class calendar and shopping cart. You can also register over the phone or at our store.

When do you update the class calendar?

The next month of classes on the class calendar is posted on the first of each month.

How should I dress for class?

Please wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes and clothes. High heels are not recommended in our kitchen for safety reasons. You will be provided with an apron to wear during class. You may want to pull back long hair.

When should I arrive for class?

Before class begins, you'll need to sign-in and choose a cooking station, so arrive 10-15 minutes before the class start time. Seating and station selection is on a first-come, first-choose basis, so arrive early—especially if you want to sit next to friends. Come even earlier if you want to look around the store before class.

How much will I get to sample during class?

During a demonstration class, you will be served a sample-size portion of each prepared dish. During a knife skills or other technique class, the portions will vary. It is recommended that you eat a light meal before class. A hands-on class involves much more cooking, so each student will eat a full portion of the day's menu at the end of class.

Do your classes include beverages?

Hands-on and demonstration class participants will be offered coffee, infused water and a seasonal tea or cider at no cost during class. State law prohibits alcoholic beverages in our regularly scheduled cooking classes. Groups renting our kitchen for a private event may purchase and bring alcoholic beverages. Please see the Private Events section for more details.

Can I buy the equipment and tools we use during class?

Yes! Nearly everything used in the kitchen is available for purchase in our boutique. Class participants receive a discount on products the day of class. View discount details.

Can I schedule a private cooking lesson or have a party or team-building event in your kitchen?

Yes! Our classes can be personalized for groups of 1-40. See our Private Events section for more information.

How many people are needed to hold a class?

Typically, we'll hold a class with a minimum of four guests. Certain classes may require higher enrollment. Low enrollment notices will be issued about one day before the scheduled class. If a class needs to be cancelled due to low enrollment, The Learning Kitchen will offer the scheduled guests a $5 credit toward a transfer to a new class.

Can I cancel or change my reservation?

A minimum 10-day notice via phone or in-person (not email) is required for class cancellations or rescheduling. This policy is in place to keep the costs of our classes as low as possible and ensure that seats are sold to those committed to attending. If you are unable to attend a class, you are encouraged to send someone in your place. We cannot make exceptions.

What if class is cancelled due to weather?

If class needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather or for any other reason, we'll make every attempt to contact each registered student. We'll also post the class closings on the local television and radio stations. A full refund will be issued if we cancel a class.

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