Cooking Class - A Gourmet Valentine's Dinner - New Orleans

Sarah N. 07/10/2022

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

We really enjoyed our experience with Chef Aleck. I found and booked this cooking class with Aleck because he specializes in plant based cooking, and we were going to be visiting New Orleans with my family. My dad transitioned into a predominantly vegan diet in the last 2 years and while I wanted to learn some new vegan dishes I also wanted to enjoy the local creole flavors and requested changing up our menu a bit. I really appreciated how accommodating Aleck was to my request. I’ve done a cooking class at a culinary institute so I thought this would be a fun birthday experience as we scheduled it on my birthday. The personalized and tailored lesson was really fun and Chef Aleck helped inspire us with some new and creative dishes we are excited to make in our own kitchens! The 3 of us that did the lesson all cook frequently in our own kitchens, but I think we all still learned a few new things which was my hope! My dad who usually prefers to learn on his own and was skeptical of the experience also really enjoyed the whole thing, which I think is a testament to Aleck’s proper planning and flexibility to the clients. I really appreciated how budget conscious Aleck was and he talked through all the changes with me and how he could try to work within our budget. This was a really fun experience that I would totally do again, and recommend to others! One of my favorite parts was that Chef Aleck basically cleaned everything for us which really made the experience feel more fun & informative and less like work!! While we enjoyed the fruits of our labor from the first 2 dishes, Chef Aleck was cleaning up the kitchen before our next course and had the entire kitchen clean and all the leftover ingredients organized and put away. It was so nice! It was like hiring a private chef but you also got to learn and be hands on with him, too.

Noah D. 02/10/2022

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Fantastic chef, wonderful teacher, and very kind person. It was clear that Aleck really cared about making the lesson a special experience, and it most certainly was! Not only was the food delicious, but, thanks to Aleck's skills as a teacher, we actually felt like we learned how to cook everything we prepared that night. I highly recommend Aleck!

Alex N. 03/10/2020

Booked the class Girls' Night Plant Based Feast with Chef Aleck

We had a wonderful time making plant-based meals with Chef Aleck! Our food was delicious, diverse and dishes we definitely plan on making again.

Levi W. 02/15/2020

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Nice experience, well organized, great value

Tori H. 01/26/2020

Booked the class Homemade Bagels with Chef Aleck

Aleck made bagels with me and my mom and my 10-year-old son at my house and it was a great experience! We felt like friends immediately and he is clearly very technically knowledgeable and passionate about cooking and it was infectious. We enjoyed talking with him as much as cooking with him. The bagels were yummy and now I feel like I can attempt them on my own! Look forward to cooking more with Aleck soon.

Teighlor G. 01/23/2020

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Not only is he an amazing chef, he’s a wonderful person! Highly recommend!

Alice L. 01/20/2020

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

We had a wonderful time at our cooking class with Chef Aleck! He was warm and welcoming and made the lesson lots of fun. We did the vegan menu and requested gluten-free which he was happy to accommodate. Our time was spent learning about flavor profiles, and the menu included lots of items we will be able to build off of in the future. Loved focusing on techniques and so grateful he did all the chopping for us beforehand. We left with a bag full of leftovers, lots of knowledge to add to our cooking arsenal, and big smiles on our faces!

Rebecca S. 01/20/2020

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

We had a great time with Chef Aleck. We learned a lot of new techniques and ideas for cooking vegan food. He was very welcoming and a great teacher. Looking forward to the next class with him!

Kate B. 01/16/2020

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

We had such a great night cooking with Chef Aleck! He was passionate and informative. We came away with very practical techniques to elevate our vegan cooking game. We look forward to booking another class with Chef Aleck.

Nick I. 01/12/2020

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

I got my girlfriend the vegan comfort food cooking class for her Christmas present and she loved it! The food was awesome and Chef Alec was a great teacher and a great resource for food science info in general. We talked a lot about the different things (besides just the food) that go into making a great meal. I would definitely recommend a cooking class with the Chef!

Laura R. 12/22/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

My husband and I loved this experience! Alec was an amazing host and the food was delicious!

Joshua S. 12/21/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

An amazing experience!!

Amanda S. 12/16/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

My husband and I had a fabulous date night with Chef Aleck. We are new to plant based eating/cooking and Aleck offered suggestion beyond the menu. Can not recommend enough and would definitely book with him again.

Jill G. 12/03/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Super nice guy! Good conversation, super knowledgeable, AND food was amazing!!!

Bernadette M. 12/01/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Great class! Chef Aleck was personable and fun to work with. He made the evening very entertaining with great tips on how to cook the dishes with ease and encouraged creativity. Highly recommended!

John M. 11/17/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Chef Aleck was a great host. We cooked and ate some delicious food with lots to take home.

Terri M. 09/16/2019

Booked the class Intro to International Flavor with Chef Aleck

We had a great time having Chef Aleck in our kitchen! It’s astonishing how much you can learn by having a professional work in your space and answer all of your questions. This level of personal attention and instruction is the only way to go for us now. We particularly loved the dolma- and feta-stuffed chicken and chocolate blueberry mousse. Good times- thanks Chef Aleck!

Cheryl J. 09/06/2019

Booked the class Intro to International Flavor with Chef Aleck

My husband and I celebrated our birthdays going to the cooking class with Chef Aleck. We had a wonderful experience! Chef Aleck was a natural teacher sharing his talent and passion for cooking. All four courses were delicious. Love to do another class with him.

Michael T. 08/25/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

The few hours I spent with Alec was enough to make me view cooking as less of a chore and more of a fun experiment. Even better, I did not expect to be instructed by someone so amicable.

JulieI M. 07/30/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

I enjoyed my vegan cooking class with chef Aleck very much! I learned so much and I know I will use my new skills and information in the kitchen with my family and friends! I am very appreciative!

Lindsay A. 07/27/2019

Booked the class Homemade Bagels with Chef Aleck

We had a great time at Chef Aleck’s Bagel class! It was a truly fun experience and my husband and I learned a new skill that we will be able to use again and again! Chef Aleck is an amazing teacher and a fun person to get to know in general. Highly recommend!

Isabella C. 05/28/2019

Booked the class Vegan Comfort Food with Chef Aleck

Everything was incredibly unique- from the greek yogurt on the grilled romaine, to the dolma stuffed chicken (very special) with a to-die-for cashew cream/sauce. I salivate every time I think about those bagels. It was all very flavorful, in the best way, yet light and refreshing at the same time.

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