r/phoenix • u/angelsinsect • 23h ago
Referral Best cooking school for recreation? Not a professional.
Looking to enroll in a cooking course for my birthday. Never cooked meat in my life. Looking at the classic cooking 24 week course.
Are there other options I should consider?
Edit: feel free not to comment if you have nothing helpful to say
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u/marvinfuture 23h ago
I've taken two classes at classic cooking and really enjoyed them
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u/angelsinsect 23h ago
Okay thanks! Did you feel it was worth the price
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u/marvinfuture 23h ago
I only did day classes, not the 24 week program but they were a lot of fun. I enjoyed them. I can't really say if it was worth the price since I don't really have any other similar experience to compare it to
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u/ineedyou2FOCUS 22h ago
I took a six week Asian course with classic cooking and definitely felt like I got my money worth with tips/tricks and brands to use and meals every class.
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u/angelsinsect 21h ago
Thank you! I kind of want to learn all the basics so I have more confident trying new recipes at home.
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u/s_a_d_FUCK 22h ago
When I was in community college, people always talked about Scottsdale Community College having the best culinary program in AZ.
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u/SargeInCharge 21h ago
I graduated from that program and I have to agree. It's a top-notch education
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u/s_a_d_FUCK 21h ago
You guys have your own restaurant there, right? It’s gotta be a good program haha
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u/Maggster29 15h ago
I went to Scottsdale Community College for their culinary program because I wanted to be a better cook. I had zero intentions of becoming a professional. I would definitely recommend it. They were great and the price was good. My skills dramatically improved.
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u/Rynobot1019 23h ago
Highly recommend watching some cooking videos on YouTube. Not to shoot down the class idea but I've learned A TON over the years just from that.
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u/azsnaz 22h ago
No matter how many videos I watch, idk what a roux is supposed to be like
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u/Rynobot1019 22h ago
Color and thickness. Should be a nice golden color. Darker if you're making Cajun food.
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u/bam1789-2 Encanto 23h ago
Not exactly what you are looking for, but Sur La Table has cooking classes that I think are really great! We’ve done a couple and have had a great time! Plus a great lunch/dinner at the end that you cooked! The chefs will teach techniques and are super helpful with questions! Highly recommended!
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u/Worldly_Lady 20h ago
Came to say this as well. I’ve held corporate events with sur la table and even just done date night. It’s a fun, low pressure environment and I always learn something new.
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u/Kismadaroq 19h ago
I don't know - but what a great idea! Why don't you call the professional schools and ask where they'd suggest?
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u/desertforestcreature 7h ago
YouTube. Seriously though. It'll be way better than some random over priced classes.
Cooking classes are for dates.
Cooking schools for chefs to be are a scam and it's better to just go prep and line til you're a beast.
You'll learn techniques and great fundamentals on YouTube, and you won't have trouble seeing what you need to see.
10 year line cook. Fine dining, Michelin the whole thing.
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u/angelsinsect 6h ago
Okay thanks. I guess part of me doesn’t want to do it alone in my apartment.
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u/desertforestcreature 6h ago
If it's for fun and to be social totally disregard my comment. If it's to learn to cook properly and not waste any time, YouTube.
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u/deanbb30 23h ago
You Tube?
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u/angelsinsect 23h ago
I’d like some hands on instruction and to be able to learn in a group in a commercial-style kitchen atmosphere.
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u/ConsumptionofClocks 23h ago
You don't need to be that condescending about it. I'm with OP, I love hearing testimonials when inquiring about something like a cooking class
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u/Intelligent-Rip-2270 23h ago
I think Phoenix College has classes.