Culinary Arts Department
Testimonials about evening classes:

Here's a sample of what students who took our evening classes had to say:

“This class is a joy! The chef makes you comfortable, makes learning how to cook so easy and knows everyone by first name. We all started as strangers and by the end of the course we are all friends. Sometimes I just don't want to leave.”
Lizette/Albany

“A great combination of recipes, instruction and teamwork makes this a real fun class! The chef is very informative and so interesting in his presentation!”
Keith/Berkeley

“I just love the handouts every week! By the end of the course, I had over 100 new original recipes. Best yet, I had already learned how to make them in the class. You don't get that elsewhere. I plan to take it again in the spring for new seasonal dishes. This class has made my family very happy campers at dinner!”
Constance/San Pablo

“Great instruction along with hands on experience makes the class so interesting and fun. You get to eat what you make and it's the best food I've ever eaten! I really can't believe that I learned how to cook so well.”
Mike/Richmond

“As a high school student, this class taught me a lot of new things thoroughly. I learned something new and exciting in each session and got college credit too!”
Reneda/Vallejo

“Everybody should take this class. It helps you so much in improving your cooking skills whether you are in the food business or a home cook.”
Gloria/Richmond

“The chef is a very organized instructor. Different dishes and themes every week for different seasons. I've learned so much! I strongly recommend this class.”
Raymond/El Cerrito

“Besides how much I learned about cooking, it's the best day of my week! I have a lot of fun and share my time with very nice people.”
Hilda/El Sobrante

“I really enjoyed it! Everything was great, the teacher, the food, the people. I had a really great time each week.”
Daniela/Richmond

“The class is a lot of fun! We learn so much about cooking, make friends and get to eat the delicious food we make. The teacher is very wonderful and I am always impressed about how dedicated and professional he is. We love him!”
Cherry/El Cerrito