Helen's Kitchen Cooking School

The cooking/baking class (Perfect Pizza) with Helen was fantastic. We baked and cooked (not the same thing). There is plenty to learn (basic knife skills, oven/stove tips, dough techniques, ingredient importance, tool choice and much more). We were very comfortable in Helen's home which is setup perfectly for the group size. She has a lovely personality, lots of patience and ran the class smoothly. Helen is very passionate and generous with her knowledge and experience. The pizza was delicious! We left with our own dough and the confidence to make our own perfect pizza at home. We will definitely return for other classes. Sign up...you won't be disappointed. THANK YOU, Helen (and David)!!!

Cooking became one of the best entertainments for us during the pandemic. A family friend recommended watching Helen’s YouTube videos and we were immediately hooked. The dishes Helen prepares are sophisticated but approachable. No extravagant or expensive ingredients are involved – I never had an issue finding any of them in my local supermarket (except for pomegranate molasses, which I ordered online). We’ve been cooking Helen’s recipes for a while when another friend strongly recommended attending one of her in-person classes. I chose the ‘One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish’ class and it turned out to be a wonderful cooking experience. The class had 8 participants – we prepared and ate 4 dishes from 4 different kinds of fish – and each of the dishes was tasty and easy to cook (I was able to make them later at home). They were restaurant quality and looked amazing when plated. Helen also discussed the cooking techniques and tools, fish markets and possible side dishes for every fish we cooked. It was a fun class and I highly recommend Helen's Kitchen Cooking School. Every time I watch Helen’s video, I feel I am cooking with an old friend. Thank you!

An amazing teacher. I have watched her videos for years and taken several classes. Even things I think I know well I learn several things I had been missing. Helen gives great detailed answers to questions and leaves you with the information to continue to develop at home.

The class I took on knife skills was extremely well-organized. Helen provided a huge amount of valuable information in three hours, including where to buy knives and other tools, where to buy ingredients, what to buy, how to hone and sharpen and take care of knives, and how to perform a number of knife skills. I loved that we didn't have to take notes, because the packet she gave us to take home contained everything I would have written down. I got plenty of practice with a number of different new skills, with Helen and her assistant watching and correcting and giving tips. Our group of eight students was a fun group, and we all swapped restaurant recommendations, etc. The food we got to eat was delicious! It's nice to know I can watch one of Helen's videos online if I need a refresher. All in all, it was a very impressive class and a great value; I don't see how it could have been any better. The little company where I work also decided to do a private class at Helen's as our end-of-the-year holiday party last year. It turned out to be the best company party we had had in years. It was in an intimate setting -- someone's home -- but none of us had to shop for it or clean up afterwards! We brought our own music and drinks. Different people had different levels of interest in learning about cooking, but Helen didn't force anything. The food was unbelievable; two or three colleagues later told me the striped bass was the best fish dish they had ever eaten in their lives. Helen was very accommodating about people's different dietary needs and preferences, too. I highly recommend taking one of Helen's private classes as a fun and informative thing to do with friends and family or colleagues.

We are big fans of Helen's Kitchen. We have attended five classes so far, starting with Knife Sharpening, then Grilling Fish, Grilling Meat, Orgasmic Vegetables, and our latest Easy as Pie…(making pie dough) which we put to use just the other day…and the compliments we received from everybody was "Oh my god, that was so good!"…Helen's cooking techniques and tips have taught us to prepare food that is so delicious we fine ourselves preparing more meals at home rather than going out to restaurants because frankly, the food is not as good. We highly recommend Helen's Kitchen!

Amazing experience! My wife and I have been watching Helen's Youtube channel for quite some time, so we were excited when her classes started up again (after pandemic). I must say it was a such a joy learning from her in person and eating amazing pies that our class made together. I've never took cooking classes before, so not sure what typical prices are, but her class is worth every penny!

We've probably taken every class at Helen's Kitchen we could possibly make time for (considering we have three kids at home :)). Helen makes incredibly tasty, healthy and varied entrees totally doable in execution. The thing my mathematically inclined husband loves (and he is now the family cook thanks to our classes there), is that every ingredient quantity is exactly measured and specified in recipes. We keep coming back to our hand outs at least once a week!

My husband arranged for a private social cooking class here with 8 additional friends of mine to celebrate my 40th birthday party. We had a wonderful night, filled with good conversation, wine, food, and relaxation! Helen was so accomodating, she even made a special meal for one participant who could not eat a few of the original menus' ingredients. My friends and I had so much fun, we would not hesitate to recommend Helen's Kitchen to anyone who asks!