Sur La Table Cooking Class

I went into the Alexandria store soon after it opened and picked up a butter knife pretty mother of pearl handle $ 5. The girl switched it at checkout for cheap glass one and wrapped ot up on paper. I never went back and never forgot. Stay away from these «people».

Wow! I did the 11am cooking class w/​Chef Anna, not only does she know her stuff but she’s personable. The menu was also very fitting considering the upcoming Valentine’s holiday. We made pan seared salmon, green lentils, creamed fennel, and a mixed green salad w/​our own dressing. For dessert we made a soufflé. I came for my birthday and they made it special by putting a candle in my dessert. I really don’t have many complaints except the seating didn’t allow knee room so I had to turn to the side to eat. They kept the cooking and kitchen area spotless and they were stern about cleanliness and all the cooks washing their hands. Hello! You can’t take food home although they’ll have leftovers. One of the assistant chefs didn’t smile much or seemed like she enjoyed her job, she was more task oriented than anything else whereas the other assistant was personable and friendly. Is love to come back w/​my boyfriend again or for a possible girls night to try the Thai class w/​Chef Anna since she took her time w/​us and was very teaching oriented.

I unexpectedly had some free time on Sunday morning, and checked the internet which said there were still seats available for a class at this site. I showed up. The class hadn’t started, but they said it was «too late» to sign up on the day of the class. Nowhere was there any indication you had to sign up well in advance of the class. Customer service was of no help when I asked how much in advance one needed to sign up! Forget this place if you have a spontaneous attitude towards life!

I took a cooking class here. The chef was an awesome instructor! I believe her name was Chef Andrea Norman. She was patient, helpful and a very good instructor.
The dishes we prepared were dishes that I believe I can easily reproduce at home. The nonstick pan we received for taking the class is a wonderful addition.
We made chicken breast with a white wine and sage sauce. We also made a spiced chickpeas dish with salmon salsa… fantastic! I made crepes too!
I can’t wait to try this for my next gathering of friends!
The class was small. You get a sauce pan and coupon for the store.

My boyfriend and I took a Surf & Turf cooking class at this Sur La Table. It was a fantastic date night and we learned some great cooking techniques. The class was led by a professional chef and there were three other instructors/​assistants who helped out. We worked with another couple to make beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce, seared sea scallops with a blood orange vinaigrette, blasted cauliflower with lemon and chili, and chocolate whiskey soufflé. Everything is pretty much diced and measured out for you and you go through the recipe steps/​follow the instructor’s directions to make each of the dishes.
While I wish that not everything was sliced/​measured out and that each couple had their own burner, it was a good opportunity to interact with other people. It’s a fun, interactive class and you learn how to make dishes that you’ll be able to recreate at home.
Students receive a 10% discount coupon to use at the store for a week after the class.