I saw this advertised and decided at once I must do it. I kept seeing Macarons everywhere and wanted to learn how to make them myself. The class was 19/08/31 and I believe it was Jenny who taught it. She did very well explaining every step needed and how to properly make a macaron. She also explained the difference between a macaron and a macaroon. Great time learning and will def be making these (at least attempting to!) at home (the Nutella ones will be my first try at home!)

Overall very good. Each cooking station has room for 4 people.
So you have a choice: Go as a couple and meet 2 new people or go as a foursome and cook with friends.
Oscar Lopez was our "cocinero". Very professional and encouraging.

Have cooked Tortilla Española and Paella before. Oscar explained a few tips that were helpful with these two classic dishes.

Paella dish was for home recipe using cast iron skillet instead of traditional paella pan, which was finished off in the oven, instead of evaporating all of the liquid on stove top or open fire as traditionally prepared. I wanted to learn how to cook Paella on open fire with out burning "Socarat" crust.

Tip: When you go for this class be sure to bring a bottle of Spanish Albarino (white) or Red Rioja wine!

¡Buen Apetito!

As an FYI, all mise en place (prep work, knife work, etc) is done for you. This could be a plus or minus depending on your preference. We missed chopping and measuring but you may like skipping that. We couldn’t find that detail on the website but the Chef leading our class indicated that is the norm for Well Done.

Each couple is at a station with another couple. We had two experienced home cooks (similar to ourselves) so we had a good time and didn’t mind if we got behind the rest of the class to wait to get the deep color in the roux, etc.

The steak and the gumbo were excellent. Keeper recipes. The etouffee was prohibitively salty. Did not enjoy. It was a shame since someone else premixed and premeasured the seasoning. Nothing could be done to save it. If there’s a next time I would taste the seasoning and taste as we go vs assuming they had seasoned it correctly for us. The bread pudding was prepared before we came and we missed getting to have a hand in it (it had a LOT of raisins that we could have maybe left out some). The class was 2.5 hrs overall.

All in all we had a good time. There we some things that could be improved (we had to ask for a hot pad...) but the recipes and social aspect were something we will try again.

This class was wonderful! All the food was delicious. We have already made the mushroom sandwiches three times at home! Highly recommend this class, as well as all the others. You won’t be disappointed.

Incredible class taught by Jamie. She is fantastic, a very good teacher. I will be taking more classes fro her and hope you will join me there.

Let's see,.... I've taken 5 classes from well done. All of which I have enjoyed learning, experimenting, and still cook,... after cooking class! Yes!!!

With Kathryn, I've taken her baking 101, holy crepe, French macarons, and Valentine's steak three course dinner. I love food, and also love to cook. I have to say, all of my cooking classes at well done has been an awesome experience. A lot of the recipes we cook from are fool proof. The dishes turn out good while Kathryn is looking over your shoulder, and also turns out fantastic when you Cook it at home. I've made sweet and savory crepes since taking the class,.. a bunch! Turns out perfect! My favorite class has to be the French Macaroons as I have a love affair for them. Kathryn is very informative and her recipe is perfect every time,.. well almost ( unless you don't follow the recipe) . I've made so many, I think I'm almost PRO!

I've only taken one class from Celeste, the chicken and duck class. Wowwww, that class is worth every penny. I learned how to cook 5 dishes I thought was so complicated. Mind you, I cook everyday and come from a family that cooks. Celeste was very patience and informative, she had the answer to everything! I would definitely take more classes from her. Plus she is very sweet!!

Both Kathryn and Celeste are a great team to learn from if you want to start somewhere,.... start here!

Thanks Well Done,
Jennifer Penchas

My wife and I went into this class not knowing what to expect since this was our first visit to Well Done.

I thought going in if I just learned one thing I didn't know before it would be a success. I way underestimated the level of skill and information the two instructors, Celeste and Leslie exhibited during our time there. They both took the time to explain and didn't rush those of us who weren't up to speed with the latest Espagnole or Béchamel sauces.

We're enrolled in the crepe class and looking for recommendations from the experienced attendees from other classes. Thank you for a great night.

Mike Miller
Mike@brmtexas.com