I was given a gift certificate for Culinary Concepts and used it for the Farm to Fork class. Have to say, I was skeptical about a gourmet cooking class at 10am on Saturday. But, went in without breakfast and was blown away by lunch! Chef Ingrid is a lot of fun and terrifically skilled. She’s a patient and down-to-earth teacher. Sous-chef Ami was a perfect complement (and frankly, hard to imagine how Chef Ingrid would do all of it by herself). From the welcome “snack” of crostini with local goat cheese, mushrooms, and fresh tarragon to the last forkful of risotto, Italian salsa verde chicken and salad – it was delightful. And learning about Culinary Concepts’ mission and achievements from Ami makes the whole experience even better. I’ll be back! Thank you.

– Deena Hurwitz

I was given the gift of the Master knife and pasta 101 classes for my 57th birthday. It was just me and Chef Rolf and it was awesome! He is such a kind and patient instructor. Learned so much and can't wait to take another.

I can now say I have made real homemade pasta and I still have all my fingers (although there were a few times Chef was s little nervous) LOL. He taught me how to make 3 delicious sauces for our pasta. We made pork scallopini and roasted seasonal vegetables, both fresh and delicious. Also, I now know in Italian cooking it's either garlic OR onions NEVER both. Both is France. Who knew I'd been making French spaghetti sauce all these years. 🤣

I want to encourage the public to review CC's website and see how this school gives back and not in a small way. What they do is WAY bigger than people realize. This is so much more than a professional cooking school. This is a place with vision and helps give that vision of respect and hope for the future to those who choices in life may have altered their path causing them to lose their way. CC provides an exceptional opportunity to learn cooking and their partners help graduates gain employment.

Chef Rolf helped me to see the kitchen as a metaphor for life that I had never considered until that moment. What a wonderful way to teach respect of self and build the basic foundations of life and a healthy view/respect of leadership. I personally work with people in addition recovery and our care coordinators will definitely be placing CC in our list of referrals for our clients with a love for cooking and looking for a fresh start.

Thank you Chef and CC for a wonderful experience and your servants' heart. I look forward to cooking with you and working with you in the future.

– Valerie Jaskowski

Our Goodwill Team building exercise was a huge success! I enjoyed getting to know my colleagues while learning the proper way to hold a knife, make the best infused olive oil, and prepare a delicious meal using fresh, local ingredients. Chef Antwon Brinson was funny, ready to answer questions, yet patient. Chef truly inspired me with his passion for empowering his students to pursue and develop their gifts. Cook on, Chef!

– Sasi Barrett