Sur La Table

Thai cooking class today taught by chef Gabriel and was phenomenal! The food was awesome and the instructor was spot on and in tune with everyone else. Chef Gabriel was very informative on knife technique, wok technique, and even umami in dishes with explanations on all of the different ingredients and keys to traditional Thai cooking. This was the second class in two days that I had attended and it was certainly worth the money (not to mention that I got it half off during their big class sale). We stared with tom kah, then onto a traditional red curry with chicken, next was a vegetarian pad Thai, which even tasted yummy with tofu and after it was a little burnt from not stirring it, finished off with a coconut mango sticky rice. I will return to any of chef Gabriel’s classes any day!

THIS IS A WARM AND FRIENDLY STORE! After having a negative customer experience at the Carlsbad store a few days ago we decided to contact this location to ask if they had what we were looking for. They did and Nancy the manager was very helpful and put it under the counter with our name on it till we could get there a few hours
wife picked up a few knick-​knacks while we were there and looked around at lots of other things. It’s a very clean and tidy store and all the staff we spoke to were very helpful. We liked it so much we came back a few days later and we were helped by Michael the knife expert and also lovely Allison. And again we picked up a few items which happened to be on sale… and we bought an economical bread knife thanks to Michael’s advice. We like this La Jolla store a lot better than the Carlsbad one anyway so we will come back here again for sure. And we like that the staff here are helpful and friendly… not pushy and rude.

Staff not friendly at all. Pretty snobbish and not helpful when I had a few questions on product availability.

So many stocking stuffers and cute gifts for Christmas! A little pricey but great sales all the time, and the smell of the Thai cooking class going throughout the store made me want to take the next one! Yum!

I held a private event at the La Jolla store. It was a Japanese theme surprise party. The manager and chefs bent over backwards to make everything special. I hired an event planner who decorated the kitchen, brought in special glassware, served unique drinks and served beautiful and delicious desserts from Michele Coulon’s Dessertier. I designed the menu together with the chef. We choose to have 3 separate work stations so that the guest could mingle. Since the guests were from different circle of friends and family, most did not know each other. Cherisse and her staff were fantastic! Friendly, professional and great teachers. The party felt intimate and unique. It was a huge success. I have taken several cooking classes after the party. All wonderful. Thank you Sur La Table!

A friend from my alma mater invited me to take a class here. I’m so glad she included me. It reminded me how much I love to cook. Such a fun day, it gave me a «jump start» on taking my life in a new direction. Thanks Alyssa! The Chef, Cherisse did an excellent job explaining the steps for our little team to create a wonderful, healthy, farm to table meal.

My bestie is an absolute macaron maniac, so it was no surprise when she invited me to a macaron making class at Sur La Tab. I’ve never taken a cooking class before, but absolutely loved this experience! Here’s what made the class so great:
— Good value: If you sign up for Sur La Tab’s newsletter (like my friend did), they’ll send you info on cooking class deals. They often have «half-​off» specials, which is what took advantage of, so we ended up paying $ 75 for 2 people for 3 hours (which comes out to about $ 35 each) .
— Excellent teacher: I really connected with our instructor’s personality. She was very entertaining and lively. It was obvious she was very familiar with the art of Macaron making. In addition, she provided constructive feedback without making us feel like we failed when our macarons didn’t turn out absolutely perfect.
— Practical Information: A lot of the tips that the instructor offered were super helpful because they ended up being the difference between“making or breaking” the macarons.
— Good pacing: The flow of the class was good– not too fast or too slow.
Can’t wait to take my next class!

My cousin had her Bachlorette party here. We had ten girls learning to cook an Italian meal. The food was incredible! Try not to fill up on the cheese, honey and bread! It is addicting. Rolling out ravioli was very fun. I loved the risotto! I recommend taking a cooking class or having a party here! It was a very memorable experience!

Took my niece here for the American Girl baking class a few weeks ago. The place is adorable! The kitchen is impressive and my niece absolutely loved the class and is now baking all the time. The store has a lot of hidden gems and I could spend a fortune in there. I would definitely do another cooking class there. I was also very impressed by the staff and chefs. Highly recommended.

I took a Thai cooking class here with a friend. I have never been to Sur La Table, but had typed in «cooking classes San Diego» and this popped up. It was so much fun! It is a small, intimate setting, about 16 people surrounded by the chef and her two assistants up front. Everything is premeasured and explained to you. The only thing I would complain about is that lack of instruction at times. Some of us are very beginner cooks and need more help than others! I was surprised to find how easy and tasty the recipes were! I won’t be going back to Thai restaurants now that I know how to cook my favorite dishes! :) Highly recommend! This would be a great date night or girls night!

This place was fantastic for our event! We had a bridal shower cooking class and we felt like we were in the best hands. We could bring our own wine and they provided fancy wine stems to pour it in as well as a cheese/​honey platter. When I pointed out the truffle honey on the selling floor, she opened it up so we could all taste it. We felt exclusive and special as well as the future bride. I would absolutely go there again.

I could spend HOURS in this store. Parking can be a challenge. They have great deals and I’ve found they are cheaper than other stores. It’s on my to-​do list to take a cooking class as they have them available at the back of the store and it always smells amazing! It’s worth a visit.

I had a super time last Monday while taking a cooking class with Chef Cherisse. So much fun learning new simple techniques and using the wonderful Le Creuset cookware.
I would highly recommend this for a birthday gift, or just a gathering with friends.
After cooking you get to enjoy what you just cooked, and it was all wonderful.
When you take the class, they give you a discount coupon and a piece of cookware from the featured brand used in the class.
The store has everything! I purchased some amazing olive oil from Crete! and a stainless steel hand mixer with all the attachment… too much fun!
Will do again!

Cramped, crowded and… and… well. Meh. Just OK. Good selection. Service was OK ~ this was holiday time and it wasn’t very busy. The clerk was a bit intrusive, and the other clerks were a bit bustled, perhaps it was a long day. Seems they could do more to open up the floor and make a walkable store.

Friggen AWESOME~! This place all sorts of higher end cooking essentials… well, toys, that any home chef could want~! Cooking classes in the back and demonstrations with samples out front up the anty for other cooking supply store in the area.

This week I had the opportunity to attend a cooking class at Sur La Table in La Jolla, and it was both fun and informative. The La Jolla location is just a year old, and the store is quite large and stocked with all manner of wonderful kitchen aids. In the back is a large demonstration kitchen with individual work stations, a demonstration area, and video screens. Unlike most of the classes I have attended in the past, the classes here are participatory, and I believe actually making the dish while I was there increases the chances that I’ll do so again.
We began the evening with some bread and cheese, and then a tasty goat cheese and roasted tomato tart was served. The resident chef, Gabriel, and the chef for the evening, Cherisse were introduced, and they went over the plans for the evening… a butternut squash risotto and veal medallions with a wine reduction sauce. Our class was large (and maybe a little rowdy) but Cherisse did a wonderful job… first with a demo of the procedures, then walking around to the stations to encourage and advise as we worked our way through the recipes. The atmosphere was lighthearted, fun, and very enjoyable as we cooked and watched the progress of our meal.
After the risotto and beef were done, we took a short break while the staff cleaned up the area and plated the meals for us. Meanwhile, we were invited to explore the store and use the 10% discount we were given for the evening. I could spend an hour or so just browsing in the store… what a wonderful inventory they have! And, of course, I did find an item or two that now reside in my own kitchen.
A few minutes later we returned to the kitchen to enjoy the meal we had created, and congratulate ourselves on a job well done. Our group was very social and had a wonderful time as we ate and shared cooking experiences.
I completely recommend these classes! I know I’ll return for more. The staff was friendly, knowledgable, well prepared, and provided just the right blend of information and opportunities for socializing. They offer all manner of classes from kids parties to classes for beginning and serious, advanced cooks. Go with a friend, or a group of friends for a great learning experience and a fun social outing.

When you need the perfect egg timer (it changes colors when your eggs are done… virtually idiot proof) because you have been trying for a year to hard-​boil eggs and all you have to show for your efforts is a pile of wasted eggs you threw out, this is the place to go.
Just try not be lured into buying that Japanese persimmon peeler you think you cannot live without. It’s easy to walk out of here with $ 500 of specialized kitchen appliances before you realize that you have no place for them in your undersized kitchen.

Whimsical kitchen linens charmed me as soon as I walked into Sur La Table on Girard. I chose a large kitchen linen with cute pigs, made in India, on sale for $ 8.96. I didn’t come to shop. I usually hate kitchen stores. My friend dragged me here. She’s a gourmet cook at home. But Sur La Table is a fun store for browsing. I chatted with a friendly manager, Michael. He said that the store focuses on the joy and art of cooking. Some of their competitors focus more on the entertainment aspect.
Sur La Table seems very accessible for cooks like me who love eating but hate cooking. In addition to the cute pigs, I bought the following items:
–2 small stainless steel 9×12″ broiler pans for $ 14.95 each, made in Taiwan
–An 11″ Scanpan frypan made in Denmark of pure titanium and ceramic for my scrambles and omelettes. It’s induction ready… for that kitchen remodel I’m dreaming of!
–A 5-​quart All Clad colander for draining my pasta.
I even got a 10% discount on everything because Michael was able to honor a 10% Promo that my friend turned me on to. (-;
Shopping at Sur La Table was very relaxing, because the manager offered just enough help, without making me feel cornered. At many kitchen stores, I’m either totally ignored and lost, or else I’m followed around by a high pressure sales person. But not at Sur La Table! I enjoyed shopping at this store, and I’ll definitely return.

Five stars for the cooking classes held at this location!
I took my mom here for the taste of Thai noodle cooking class.
The class moved through making four complete dishes with instruction, technique, and explanation of ingredients within 2– 2 ½ hours.
The instructor was knowledgeable, helpful, and entertaining.
The assistants brought out ingredients, refilled our drinks, cleaned our utensils, all with pleasant attitudes.
Our meal was flavorful and well prepared.
We left with the recipes and I made everything at home with confidence.
It turned out delicious.

F is for Fantastic finds
A is for Awesome selection of hard to find kitchen items
B is for Best cooking classes in town.
Put it all together and what to you get? FAB FAB FAB!!!
Being that I am the chef de jour everyday in my home you best believe that this is a cooks heaven. I would have to drive to Carlsbad to come to Sur (were on a first name basis). So you can guess I am so excited that this FAB place is open.
I will not stop loving my friends at great news In p.b. but now they might have a little competition.
Super friendly environment and everyone is eager to help and give you a cool tip to use when cooking chicken a la tandoor.
I will be attending the next macaroon class so hope to see my fellow Unilocalers there!