The Kitchen Workshop

What a fun experience!
I went with a group of other women in their 20s/​30s, some of whom had been there before. They were all more experienced with cooking than I was (which is to say, pretty much not at all), but it didn’t prove to be a problem. Our class was global street foods, and the food was fantastic. It was a collaborative process, with each of us chopping, stirring, pouring, etc. simultaneously. I can see how this would be a great mixer or team building exercise. From the beginning, wine was flowing, and we had intermittent breaks to enjoy the dishes we had made. Art is quite the character and has a very dry sense of humor – he’ll make fun of everyone a little bit, but it’s all in good fun. His assistants are helpful and manage to clean everything up really nicely so that it never gets too messy. We made empanadas (my favorite), chicken satay with peanut sauce (OMG, that sauce!), carne asada tacos (not my favorite, but still good), and felafel (delicious!) Everyone gets a copy of the recipes, and Art had some really interesting tips and hacks for cooking. He was flexible about adjusting spice levels, and we actually made two empanadas (one with and without olives) to account for different tastes.
It seems like classes tend to fill quickly, but I’m hoping to return for one of the date night classes. Highly recommended and worth the schlep out to Paoli if you’re not already in that area.

What a great idea. The chef, Art is funny and entertaining. Art also donates his time to work with individuals with special needs on his day off. Great recipes and ideas. and the food taste great. Highly recommended it

What a fantastic way to spend an evening! Art is a fabulous cook and a wonderful teacher… and a whole lot of fun, too. You’ll leave confident that you can cook the many dishes that you will learn how to prepare in a private class. Great for birthday parties, a night out with the family, or with some friends! My family, friends, and I have been many times, and it’s always a great experience. Thanks for the memories, Art!

Sometimes you find a place that can help you cook like a restaurant, even thought you may not be a gourmet chef. For those with a group or just a fun couples night out, The Kitchen Workshop is a great fit for you.
Atmosphere — Interior is setup like a spacious kitchen. The head chef (more on him later), leads a team cook approach with a variety of unique and inspired meals based on the many classes they offer. A handy glass of wine or tea while you’re cooking offers a spectacular way to ingratiate yourself into the modern cuisine you’ll be making.
Waitstaff — Art, the head chef of Kitchen Workshop, is like your own personal Food Network cook. ¹⁄₃ teacher, ¹⁄₃ comedian, and ¹⁄₃ fun, Art’s sense of humor and cooking style seamlessly transition between engaging and comedy. He offers great tips for those just starting out or seasoned pros alike, and takes the time and patience to describe everything for cutting methods to preparing meals.
Food — Quality of the food you make is amazing. During my class, we made everything from Beef w/​Broccoli, to Whitefish with a Tarragon Tomato Sauce, to a hearty Winter Minnestrone soup. Everything was out of this world, and is included in the cost of your course. You get to take home leftovers (and you will have some), plus recipes, and cookbooks of others Art sells for $ 5.00 each.
Intangibles — Classes are available on their website and have some unique and seasonal offerings. Can accommodate group sizes from anywhere to four to twelve people, and is very easy to get to right off of Lancaster Avenue. You DO NOT need to have cooking experience to enjoy this class, my wife and I are both novice cooks, but we still had a fantastic time.
Overall — The Kitchen Workshop is an experience in cuisine that you prepare while enjoying with old friends and new alike. Art’s delivery as a teacher felt more like an engaged, active learning session from a favorite professor or high school teacher. You will learn a lot, and not just about cooking, but about having a great time while bonding with those classmates over food.

Art was really great. He is funny and caustic at the same time. He handles the diverse personalities in a class with ease. We had a few «personalities» in the class I took and he was top notch with his people skills. If you take yourself to seriously you may have an issue. The food was fantastic and easy to replicate. If you chose to listen and ask questions you could learn a lot. He is a college educated, culinary expert who owned his own restaurant for many years. (If you ask, he will share his background). He shared a wealth of knowledge not only about recipes but the chemistry of food. Really cool!

The Kitchen Workshop is a great place to take a cooking class. All the classes are hands-on;no watching someone else prepare the food. They are offered daily and last 3 hours.
For $ 49, you learn something new, get the recipes, get a beverage (including wine), and get to eat and take home all the food you make. If you subscribe to the newsletter, you sometimes get classes offered for around $ 25. Art, the owner and instructor, is a quirky person, but he makes learning fun in a no stress atmosphere.
I’ve taken a variety of classes here. I pulled out 2 class lessons to share:
Sugar and Spice Fall Baking: Pumpkin pecan roll, cinnamon raisin biscotti, spiced apple cake with walnuts and currants, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, cranberry walnut upside down cake, and old fashioned apple pie.
Cooking With beer: Beer Battered Asparagus, Steamers in Beer, Beer Battered Cod with Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise, Grilled Chicken with Beer and Molasses BBQ Sauce, Beer Marinated Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Pepper Sauce, and Chocolate stout cake with stout crème anglaise.
Check out their website for a listing of classes:
. The only downside to the website is sometimes it’s not updated with recipes but you can always email him.
If you do take the class, remember to bring in some Tupperware containers for left overs!