REVIEWS 5.0 / 5

We have a five star standing on both the Cozymeal Platform, Google (our former venue: Urban Farmhouse Cooking Classes & Yelp.)

Click on the Google Reviews link below to see our most recent reviews.

Google Reviews

Janet

02/17/2024

My company scheduled a cooking class as a team building opportunity and it was such a great experience! Deb and Mike created a welcoming space and offered just the right balance of learning by doing and learning by observing. The food was delicious and I can't wait to recreate the recipes on my own. Thanks Deb and Mike!

Lindsey

02/14/2024

Deb and Mike designed a true gem in East Austin. Their cooking class is approachable, communal and so much fun! I would highly recommend this to groups of 10-15 or smaller. The space was beautiful and the menu was thoughtfully designed and DELICIOUS!!!

Teresa

01/05/2023

Chad and I just had the best night The Prickly Pear Cooking Classes. We did the New American class and the food was to die for. Deb was a fantastic hostess and teacher. If you’re looking for something fun and different to do, I highly recommend doing a class. We will for sure do it again

Carter

 03/16/20

We had a lovely time! Deb is very friendly and professional. We learned some delicious new recipes that we plan to continue using in our home cooking. Definitely recommend this class!

 Pam

 02/13/20

We loved Chef Deb and the whole experience! Her house was perfect and the food was delicious. Such a fun group date!

 Ryan

 02/08/20

 Very sweet and one of the best date nights we’ve ever been on

 Nicole

 01/20/20

Such a pleasure meeting Chef Deb tonight! What an amazing experience! She invited us into her lovely home where we cooked a delicious Authentic Mexican meal. It was just my husband and I, so it was a super cool intimate and interactive evening. Can’t wait to book our next one! Thank you so much for the company Chef Deb! We love you and will be back.

 Megan

 12/26/19

 We had a wonderful time!

 Priscyla

 11/21/19

Wonderful experience. Chef Deb guaranteed a comfortable environment by being attentive and answering our questions. She has a great personality and was able to navigate conversations with our team easily. Will definitely recommend this experience to coworkers and friends.

Joanna

 10/14/19

Took my husband for his birthday and had a great time. Would definitely recommend.

 Dianne

 09/28/19

Chef Deb was a wonderful teacher with a beautiful space to create a delicious dinner. I was visiting my daughter in Austin and was looking for a fun creative experience. We learned how to spatchcock a chicken, which was a skill I was wanting to learn. I now feel more fearless with a chicken and a knife! I would highly recommend Chef Deb for any of her classes and would take another class from her the next time I am visiting my daughter!

 Aaron

 09/27/19

 Amazing experience. Words can’t describe how much fun we had cooking with Chef Deb. She was extremely warm and hospitable and knowledgeable not only about the food, but about the Mexican culture as well. 11/10 would recommend again, can’t wait to try some of her other classes!

 Vanessa

 08/20/19

 Chef Deb is an amazing teacher with a lovely personality. Her menu is fun, colorful, and super delicious! She will teach you culinary skills—from making homemade gnocchi to making the perfect herb-flavored fish filet—in the comfort of your own home. She's sure to give you plenty of ideas on how to entertain for your next party. Five stars all the way!

Cassie

 08/21/19

 We had a fabulous time cooking with Deb. She provided a great atmosphere and set up individual prep stations where we work independently. She was welcoming and made the whole evening a joy and a unique experience. Her home is literally minutes from downtown in East Austin. We decided on a whim to do this and so glad we did!

 Kim

 08/21/19

Deb was awesome! So kind and friendly. This was a day to remember. Thank you for inviting us into your home and making Jen’s birthday so special!

 Kyle

 08/21/19

 Ms. Deb is phenomenal. Not only did she teach us how to prepare the meal but she gave us tips on sourcing the ingredients and how to stock a simple pantry etc. We were so impressed with our completed meal. I would highly recommend for any special occasion, or just as a great date night.

Stephanie

 08/21/19

 I really wanted to give my bridesmaid’s an event to remember and contacted several other cooking schools in the Austin area. Though several had good reviews they were lacking the unique and intimate facility (commercial kitchens in warehouse areas mostly) Then my co-worker suggested her neighbor, Chef Deb! The venue is in a private home and the atmosphere is truly perfect. And the food? WOW. We felt like we were on the set of a cooking show!

 Kelly

 08/21/19

 Learned how to make fresh pasta with Chef Deb. She is a great teacher and instructor made the entire process look effortless. I booked this class for a date night with my girlfriend and it was a success! We had so much fun. The class was set up so that everyone was working around a kitchen island. We worked together to make a full 4 course meal. First we made a rustic pineapple salsa shrimp and street corn which we fire roasted over a flame. Then learned how to roast a perfect whole butterflied chicken and made the cutest personal sized churro cheesecakes. Learned how to use a springform pan and the value of parchment sheets. Because I am a vegetarian but my partner is not Chef Deb made modifications to the menu that allowed me to have a proper main course. Had such a great time and highly recommend this class.

 Karen

 08/21/19

 Food was delicious. Deb is very experienced, organized and friendly. I highly recommend her.

 Susan

 08/21/19

 What a wonderful experience! Chef Deb was recommended to me by a mutual friend. I had never considered taking a cooking class before and it was everything we expected and some! My husband and I chose the “Al Fresco” dinner and were so glad we did. Chef Deb’s tartare made with pancetta and was SO delicious and impressive we’ve made it several times since. We learned how to make homemade gnocchi in a brown butter sauce that was to die for. She was very knowledgeable about all the ingredients and shared her experiences in Italy and how it related to the preparation. Thanks to Chef Deb for a great evening. My husband and I are certainly looking forward to another class!

 Krissy

 08/21/19

 It was great to be hands on during the cooking class and getting to enjoy what you have never made before.

 Janet

08/21/19

 My friends and I have taken a class with Deb during our Austin girl’s weekend trip every year for 6 years. We have made scratch Italian ragu, French desserts, homemade breads and many other cuisines. We always come away inspired! She offers valuable pointers in whatever we are creating. Very elegant meals are always made approachable with her. We have all gained confidence in the kitchen under her guided instruction. I cannot recommend enough!