The things that makes this cooking school so great: the chefs are warm, funny guys who really know what they are doing in the kitchen and how to make cooking fun, the location is on the belt line and there is a great people watching patio to enjoy your food and wine, the kitchen feels like a comfortable home environment and the whole experience is like an awesome dinner party. If you didnt come with friends, youll leave with them here because the setting and experience just brought everyone together, talking and hanging out until pretty late in the evening. I recommend it as a date night or with a group. We will be back for sure!

Jake was amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. We made a low country boil and it was amazing. The atmosphere is second to none and the food is even better. I can’t wait to go back and take the Italian course.Kelly, Jamie, and Ken

This is an evening I will remember for a long time! Chef Jake’s is all the things you’d expect—fun, a great teacher and cook, but the most important thing is the way he creates an instant community among the participants. The food was fantastic, and we will definitely be back!

I organized a cooking class for a group of 13 people. The cooking school went above and beyond. Everyone in the group was completely delighted and called it the highlight of the weekend. The communication was great throughout the entire process. The food was out of this world good. Plus, the menu was completely customized to our group. I highly recommend the cooking school at Irwin street.

Wow! What a fun night at The Cooking School at Irwin Street! This was our first night there but it wont be our last ...we have already booked our next one! We met some of the nicest and most interesting people while we made fried chicken and biscuits together. Jake and his team do an awesome job of making everyone feel welcome, comfortable and at home! We had the best time and cant wait to go back again soon!

This cooking class was the most fun I have had in a long time. Excellent teaching and Jake made us all feel at home and happy. We ate delicious steak, steak fries, blue cheese dressing on a wedge of iceberg lettuce. Then a surprise dessert of Jake’s ice cream covered with blackberry sauce. Heavenly!

Probably the best date night weve had so far in Atlanta! Jake and his team were patient, communicative, and hilarious. Whether you cook at home on a daily basis or if youre just starting out, the Cooking School is a great place to learn something new and have fun. We went to the southern cooking day, and it was very interactive and easy going. Easily the best cooking class Ive been to - highly recommend!

Highly recommend!! This class was so much fun and Jake was amazing at energizing the room and working with us to prepare a great meal! Our entire group left wanting to do more of his cooking classes. We did the Paella and Sangria class for a 15 person work event where we also made homemade salsa, tortilla chips, and guacamole. Jake also threw in ice cream from his shop as a surprise dessert for us. Will be a returning customer for sure!

My company hosted a small cooking class & we all had so much fun cooking with Jake & Carla as our teachers! Our group was 15 people, which was perfect! We made sangria, paella, salsa, & guacamole for dinner *everything was DELICIOUS* and we had Jake’s ice cream for dessert! Would definitely go back with a group of friends or couples! :) Highly recommend!Thanks again, Jake!

We had the BEST date night! Jake and his team of chefs did an incredible job making sure the entire class, about 15 people, was involved somehow in preparing each step of the meal. We did the southern night - fried chicken & biscuits, and Jake even added ice cream as a surprise dessert. I’d recommend this class to anyone looking for a fun time in Atlanta! We will be back!

I had a wonderful time. The food and the atmosphere was great. Chef Jake was amazing. I would definitely recommend and I cant wait to try the other classes.

This was an AMAZING experience! We learned to make pasta with 3 different sauce options and some kind of vinaigrette that tasted so good. Chef Jake was great and had a wealth of knowledge to share. We will 100% be back to do this again! Thank you for a great night!

Just went to the super foods night here and it was fantastic. The food was great and the instruction was informative and fun. I am already signed up to do another class and cannot wait to go again. I highly recommend this cooking school. Jake was wonderful and made cooking fun and delicious.

The food was decent, and it can be fun with a group. However, our group booked an experience to learn to make pasta. If you guessed that I didn’t actually get to learn to make pasta, you guessed correctly! To me, this was a fatal flaw for the class, and the only reason I’m not scoring the class lower is because the instructor was otherwise personable enough and the group generally had a good time. The instructor was also very late, which he did attempt to make amends for. It had the potential to be a lot more fun (for me) if he’d delivered what he promised when the class started, which was for everyone to get to experience making the pasta. At the very end, just before it was time for us to eat (when everyone else was finishing), the instructor noted to me that he “hadn’t forgotten” that I hadn’t had the opportunity to make pasta yet. However, when you’re with a group, who wants to have the experience alone? No one wants to be made to feel like they matter least.

My husband and I treated some friends out for Valentines Day/ birthday. We wanted to give them an experience. This outing, Jake, and Cooking on Irwin Street didnt disappoint! We had a marvelous time with other attendees making pasta and the sauces. Well definitely be back!!

Chef Jake was great and the Thai 1 On class went great.Chef remembered everyones name throughout, was personable and ready for input, and kept the class full involved in the making the dishes.The dishes themselves had very clear steps and tasted wonderful.I am looking forward to my next class!

We had so much fun! The class was interactive, Chef Jake did a great job getting everyone involved, and the food was delicious. The Cooking School also did a great job to keep COVID safety measures in mind. I felt comfortable and it didnt take away from the overall experience whatsoever. We will be back and will highly recommend to others!

Chef Jake and Jess were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! I highly recommend them for couples cooking lessons. They were patient, detailed, and friendly. Anything we needed or wanted, they were on it. Well worth it!!!

The cooking class I had for my birthday was such and AWESOME experience. All of my friends enjoyed themselves learning how to cook new things and socializing. Jake is awesome- he just is. He was so welcoming, he remembered everyones name and was so easy to work with. When I called to schedule the class I had no idea what I wanted to cook. I told him what I liked and he put together a PHENOMENAL menu. Thanks so much for a great experience!

This experience was so awesome. I loved how intimate the setting was because it gave the chef a chance to create a personal relationship with everyone. We had Chef Jake and he went above and BEYOND expectations. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Jake was very attentive, patient and welcoming. He made the group feel comfortable and confident. A very enjoyable experience!

This had to be one of the best nights of my life. Jake was so personable and fun to work with. We all learned a lot, and the food was delicious!!

We literally just left the Valentines Day/Weekend cooking event! We had an amazing time. Jake was an amazing host. He was friendly, funny and quite frank! An all around great guy. His second in command Aisha(I believe) was such a joy to be around. The setting is very intimate (as it should be). It is the ultimate date night scene. Last but certainly not least was the food! Everything was fantastic. Very well prepared and very delicious. Everyone was encouraged to get involved in some way with the cooking process. You can be as hands on or as hands off as you want to. 5 star experience worth every penny!

I enjoyed the class very much! It was AWESOME!!

I purchased the Japanese Home Cooking class with Chef Mihoko as a gift to my girlfriends son for his 22nd birthday. He has expressed that he enjoys cooking and loves Japanese culture. I figured this cooking class would be great for him. My girlfriend and I also participated and it was the first time any of us took a cooking class. We enjoyed it so much and Chef Mihoko was amazing! She was friendly, knowledgeable and very down to earth. I loved the hands on experience and how we were able to work together as a team to make such a delicious dish. I would recommend this school and especially Chef Mihoko if you are interested in Japanese food/culture.

First and foremost, the instructor was extremely welcoming and easy to talk to, so everyone was pretty comfortable from the get go. The class was more than just do X,Y,Z. There were a lot of tips on how to do something properly or differently. For example, I learned how to prevent onions from making me cry. The ingredients were all high quality so when we all got to eat at the end, everything was delicious. Couldnt have been better.

The absolute best cooking class!!! Last night, my husband and I attended the Paella and Sangria class with Chef Jake. Chef Jake is simply the best! He made the class fun and interactive. He accommodated dietary restrictions on the fly. We were able to enjoy the class with COVID protocols. Great socially distancing measures in place. We will surely be back again and again and again. Thank you Chef Jake! Rian and Braxton

Great time learning how to make eggplant parmesan! Jake was a great host and I learned just how easy a dish like this can be. We came with a group of all strangers, but by the end of the class the atmosphere was very friendly as we’d all helped cook something together! Would definitely recommend for large and small groups.

We did the pasta making class and had an incredible time. Jake knows how to instruct to each level and infuse the lesson with laughter. Also a great place to meet new friends! Thanks Jake, cant wait to learn paella!

Just a great experience, it made for a great date night, very much hands on everyone got to do all the techniques with all the dishes, one the cooking was done you got to enjoy your creations in kind of a restaurant setting. Chef Jack was very informative and took the time to answer any and all questions. His time management was second to none, at no time do we feel rushed and we finished dinner right on time. Oh, and if I havent mentioned the finished product was amazing.

We had a great night out at the Cooking School at Irwin Street! Chef Jake was a wonderful host, and the class was awesome. My wife surprised me by arranging for the class and inviting a few of our friends. As we socialized and waned in and out of focus, Chef Jake would patiently guide us through preparing the various courses, explaining the techniques and teaching us new skills. It was such a fun experience, and something that you can feel perfectly safe doing during these COVID times. I highly recommend it for individuals or small groups! If youre lucky, you might even get your mind blown when Chef Jake serves up his chanterelle ice cream! SERIOUSLY! Cant wait to come back and do a knife skills class!

Jake was the best! Such a fun night and great atmosphere!

Great cooking school. Fantastic food very professional instructor. This is a great option to get out as a couple during the pandemic. We are definitely going to sign up for another one.

ABSULUTELY DO NOT GO HERE! DO NOT WORK WITH THESE PEOPLE!! PLEASE READ THISI reached to to the school and chef on Friday September 5 to see if they would be available for the next day - Saturday, Sep 6 to have a private cooking class. Chef Jake Rothschild responded to me at 4:15 pm saying that he would be able to do it the next day at 7:30 pm. I agreed we went over the menu and he sent me a bill to pay of $399 at 5:45 I confirmed the receipt and paid in full. 2 hours later a very unfortunate and unplanned situation happened in my family that would absolutely changed everything for the next day. Right away I emailed him and was honest about what happened. To which he replied that he had cancelled plans and already done shopping (in the short 2 hours window, but ok) and that cancellation policy is 48 hours. I suggested that I pay for groceries and asked him to please have an exception to the policy since I couldnt have physically have 48 hours since this was planned 24 ahead (which he was given). He was very rude and told me that I didnt care about other peoples plans. Which is absolutely not true. Plans change. Unfortunately mine did.. And with all the curtesy and respect I reached out to him right away 24 hours ahead so that he could adjust his as well. But since that time he stopped responding to me!!!!! I thought maybe he already went to sleep and waited till morning. Still had no answer. I emailed one more time, but still got no response. This company just STOLE my money and disappeared!!! If you have such strict policy with 48 hour cancelation and not willing to work with people than you shouldnt even entertain an idea of booking people less time ahead! Within given situation I given my notice of cancelation almost right away! within couple hours!!

My wife and I had an awesome time here for our our date night! Jake was incredibly hospitable and was a fantastic chef!! He helped turn us into amazing chefs as well!! We will be back!

We had a great time. Loved the pasta cooking class. This was our second cooking class. First one was the Soul Food class. We enjoyed both times. Fun class. Very interactive. We are looking to book again. Highly recommend.

What a fabulous night! A group of 7 of us booked this for a friends 30th b-day party (we searched for something special yet something that offered social distancing/ outside space). The Cooking School at Irwin Street was perfect! Jake (the chef) was GREAT to work with. He answered all of my questions leading up to the class (and I had a ton of them)! He was great planning the menu (including a boozy cocktail). We learned a lot of helpful hints when cooking in general, and made Paella!!! The location on the beltline offers a lively outdoor space (yet private). The fire pit was the perfect way to end the evening- a glass of wine, good friends and stuffed with delicious food that we made! Our group is already talking about going back!

Chef Jake was AMAZING! When your passionate about your craft and your able to connect with your students/customers in such a personable way, you then know you’re in the right profession! The food was amazing and it was so simple to make! I really appreciate the knowledge he gave us behind each technique he did! I would recommend this class to ANYONE who’s looking to improve their skills and want to have fun while they cook! Thanks again, Chef Jake! Can’t wait to book my next class!

SO GOOD! Weve taken cooking classes at a few places around town and this was above and beyond the BEST. Chef Jake lead our class, and he did such a wonderful job of catering to us chefs of all skill levels. From those who are proficient in the kitchen to those who never cook, everyone was engaged in making a wonderful meal together, and (maybe more importantly) we all learned tips and tricks we can use on our own. I cant recommend The Cooking School at Irwin Street enough.

The best team building event Ive ever been to! We made the homemade pasta with meatballs. Jake did a great job facilitating and encouraging us to work together. Not only did I learn how to make pasta but I learned how to safely and efficiently cut onions and garlic, how to properly caramelize onions, and how to put cheese inside your meatballs!! And we finished with a delicious meal!

Chef Jake was absolutely wonderful! He Is so personable and down to earth! He was very knowledgeable about the food we made. He made this entire experience enjoyable. I can’t wait to sign up for another class! If you have the opportunity please book with Chef Jake you’ll be glad that you did!

We have booked multiple events with The Cooking School at Irwin Street. Jake is incredible at working through all of the details and execution. Our team loved their experiences and ask me to book them in again frequently. A++++ experience!

Had a private team building cooking class with Jake. It was amazing! Jake was very accommodating to our team size and made sure we had the best time possible. The food was delicious! Jake put so much attention to detail into the menu and made sure to explain what and why we were doing things. It was the perfect experience my team can not wait to return! i would HIGHLY suggest anyone interested in cooking or having team building events to take a class here. The quality of the class and staff is worth way more than the prices being charged. Thank you again Jake for a wonderful event.

I cant say enough great things about our experience at the Cooking School at Irwin Street. Chef Jake led an incredible class. We learned a ton about the food we were cooking, great techniques to cook safely and efficiently, and had such a great time in the process. I highly recommend taking this class, we will be back again soon!

We loved LOVED our experience at The Cooking School at Irwin Street! With Jake, I organized a work event and the experience was nothing short of amazing! From when we arrived, to when we started cooking to when we ended the night with the perfect serving of Jake’s ice cream - Jake was patient, funny and informative throughout the whole experience. I would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!

Jake is phenomenal. I’m someone who has a “meh” perspective on the concept of cooking. I can make a mean salad but that’s about it.He has a way of helping people get excited about cooking. He’s super engaging, funny, and understands how to meet people where they are.Jake is an insanely talented chef, but it’s his fun caring personality that makes him phenomenal at helping people truly enjoy cooking.

Had the most amazing experience at the Cooking School at Irwin Street. Tonight was a special occasion, Jake (Chef and owner) worked with my partner to set up a private event for two. This was his first time setting such an event. Speaking for both my partner and I, this was a fantastic event. We enjoyed the ambience, the one on one attention and learning to cook a full meal: salad, main dish and dessert (beef tenderloin, mash potatoes made from scratch along with asparagus, kale and a fantastic blueberry bread pudding).Jake was hands on but truly allowed us to cook the meal and provided wonderful hospitality. Would recommend over and over again.

We went for our company holiday party and had a fantastic time! Chef Jake and his team were a ton of fun, great instructors, and ensured a good time was had by all. Thank you!

Had a corporate event here last week. Fun, laid back atmosphere and really tasty food. I would recommend.

On Wednesday, I attended the comfort food cooking class with Chef Jake. This was my first public outing since the start of COVID-19. The cooking school made me feel safe and comfort...all students and instructors wore masks and gloves throughout the class. Additionally, I learned how to made my favorite southern dishes a more healthier way...best collards greens that I have ever had...Thanks Chef Jake. I look forward to the eggplant parmesan class in July.

They were very accommodating to my tree nut allergy and came up with alternatives so that I could still enjoy all the courses. He hosted a fun and interactive course that encouraged teamwork and group involvement.Sidenote: the food was great too!

Jake and the Cooking School at Irwin Street is one of the best decisions of schools I have chosen! I have had 2 private cooking lessons with Jake at the school now, and have felt more inspired after each one! He is a leading example of a good, kind, and generous person trying to bring good to the community, and he does it through food! Worth every cent, I definitely recommend coming to this cooking school for all your needs.

Jake’s cooking class is absolutely incredible! My boyfriend and I joined him for his Eggplant Parmesan and Homemade Fettuccini class and could not have asked for a better experience. Jake does an incredible job at making sure everyone is involved in the class with each step of the process and that the class is moving at the right pace (allowing you to never feel bored or overwhelmed).The food we created tasted incredible and I can’t wait to replicate the recipes at home. I would highly recommend taking one of Jake’s classes and can’t wait to take another myself!

If I could rate Chef Pamela 100 stars, I would! Not only was she informative, but she was so warm, encouraging and passionate about her craft. Her energy alone deserves the highest rating, but the FOOD. Wow. The ingredients all seemed simple enough but the way she put everything together was out of this world. If you had any reservations about booking, treat yourself and book with Chef Pamela. Thank you for what you do Pamela!!

Jake, thank you for such an informative and collaborative session! The stir-fry and ice cream were so delicious. Id highly recommend this as a team-bonding activity. :)

My experience was nothing short of amazing. I learned so many new techniques and absolute loved the dish. Jake was amazing from start to finish! You won’t be disappointed.

This place was amazing. Im glad I chose cooking lessons as a valentines gift. Erin did an amazing job teaching the course and making us feel comfortable during the entire lesson. Food was also amazing, as well as the wine.

Jake made this class fun super fun, and I learned a lot as we were making our dish. He was friendly, accommodating, and the meal was delicious. I would recommend this class to anyone, and I definitely plan on going back. Thanks, Jake!

Just finished my 2nd class with Jake and it is a great experience. Not only does he teach how to cook but he also gets to know all of the students and builds a cohesive group before we all have to depend on each other to complete the meal at hand. I will be there more.

I cant speak highly enough about The Cooking School at Irwin Street. Jake, the owner, is so accommodating and personable. He absolutely caters (no pun intended) each class to the attendees and ensures everyone is learning and having a fun time. This school is an institution within the Old Fourth Ward/Inman Park neighborhood and Im looking forward to the next time I enjoy cooking with Jake!

Can I get a 6th star!? Chef Jake was fantastic! My colleagues and I had a team building event here and it was a total success. We worked together, we laughed, we ate, we drank, we were MERRY! Highly recommend!

We had a great time at the basic knife skills class last night. Chef Carlton was very personable and knowledgeable. He taught us all the basics, and even explained the best knives to have.There was every level of experience present, and we all had a great time.Definitely recommend.

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience I shared with my team as we used this class as a team building activity. Chef Jake was quite personable and made the experience fun and interactive for a large group. Although i enjoyed the experience I rated The Cooking School at Irwin Street two stars because the was not great. My group learned how to make pasta and chicken and eggplant parmesan. Ive never tasted food bland in my life. I know everyones palate is not the same, but the food lacked seasoning and didnt entice me to ask for the recipes to make at home.

We had a great time with Chef Jake in the Eggplant Parm/Fettuccine class. We lucked out with a very small class size (only 4 of us!) and got extremely personalized instruction and a ton of interaction with Jake. His style is welcoming and conversational, and he made us feel right at home in the kitchen. Everything was totally hands-on--In addition to giving us solid instruction, he made sure to get everyone involved in every step of the process. The class was a great fit for all skill levels (a little background: Im a culinary school dropout; my girlfriend knows her way around the kitchen, but is no expert; the other couple had some at-home cooking experience, but not a ton), and neither of us found ourselves bored nor overwhelmed. The environment was great, the food was great, and Jakes a really fascinating and friendly guy. It certainly doesnt hurt that he shared some of his amazing ice cream with us after the meal. I would absolutely recommend taking a class with Jake, and will probably look into taking another one sometime down the road--especially if he decides to offer that matzah ball soup class :)Thanks for showing us a great time, Jake!

Great experience!

The class on Saturday with Pamela was a learning and fun time. Enjoyed the experience very much. The gullah geechee dinner we made was delicious.

I attended the Creole Dinner Party on Friday 7/26/19.I am constructing this review to express how disappointed I was with the experience. Ive participated in several cooking classes in the past, and do not feel this one met expectations. I do not feel we received $85 per person worth of culinary education nor dining experience.Id like to start by stating that Chef Eboni was a delight, and the food that was prepared was fine.One of my grievances is that we came to a cooking school to essentially watch five other couples cook. The contributions and learning that we made included molding a store bought pie crust into a foil pan, dicing an onion, and hand crushing pecans. Meanwhile other couples were preparing various ingredients or stirring a pan. The majority of class time was spent watching 10 people crowd around two stoves while only two participants stirred. I felt as though we were a part of an assembly line rather than a school.My second complaint is that the class did not match the description of what was marketed online:This class is highly interactive, as you will learn about “The Holy Trinity” – the base of New Orlean’s Cooking, how to make a roux and make your own seasoning mixes for your recipes…yeah, no prepackaged jar stuff in this class!Ive already stated my point on the interactiveness of this class. We didnt learned anything about The Holy Trinity. We did not prepare any roux. We did not make our own seasoning mixes. We used plenty of prepackaged jar stuff.Lastly I believe Eboni mentioned the class was supposed to teach us how to prepare three dishes, but we were only taught two.You have sent an email containing a link to provide feedback and suggestions, but the link only directs me to the scheduling section of your webpage. I cannot find a location on your webpage to provide feedback.I understand that we paid for an experience and an opportunity to learn how to cook dishes. I wish to reiterate that I do not feel we received $85 per person worth of culinary education nor dining experience.

I can’t say enough incredible things about Chef Jake and his cooking school! We came for a bachelorette party and (as the bride to be) I couldn’t have pictured a better activity to do!We never felt like we were being rushed, we were able to ask questions and learned a ton! We did holiday sides for our class and everything we made was absolutely delicious (special shout out to that stuffing!) Chef Jake ensured we were all included in every aspect and understood what we were doing throughout the class and always made time to answer questions completely.Although the experience, food and everything we learned was fantastic; the best part was honestly how personable, friendly and humble Chef Jake is. He responds very quickly when trying to set things up and added to the fun of our day! Through his stories and his actions you can tell that Jake is a phenomenal human and truly cares about the community and bringing people together through food.All of us had such a great time and I cannot wait to return with my other friends and family and try different classes!

Jake and his team were so helpful and pleasant. Learned so much in the class and loved the meal we made.

The UGAs Starting a Food Business seminar was held at the Irwin Street Market. A shared kitchen is onsite.JAKES ICE CREAM is delicious.

Really great experience!

Amazing, great experience!!! Thanks Jake!!!