Chef Natalia

Chef Natalia was a delight and the food was excellent. She encouraged everyone in the kitchen and was a patient teacher. The reason for the mediocre rating is related to setting and preparation - I think she may have started up too quickly without all the tools needed to support her business and the small number of learners (only 6 guests in total). For example, it would have been nice to 1) enjoy more space to work on the meal prep, 2) have seating for everyone there (only 4 counter stools), 3) have a dining table at which to enjoy the meal and socialize (rather than hovering around a small kitchen island with some standing and others too high on the stools), and 4) ensure everyone had real dishes and flatware, as well as enough of the specialized equipment to do the job well. I guess I was expecting the event to occur in a professional kitchen or similar setting, but it was in an unfurnished apartment which was not particularly easy to find and felt more than a little haphazard, in truth. For people who don't know Las Vegas, they may feel a little unsafe going that far from the strip. In short, the Chef, the other guests and the food were fantastic, however the setting and preparation was not.

We had an exceptional time with Chef Natalie learning a full Italian menu. Natalie was patient, funny, engaging, and an excellent teacher. We look forward to more experiences with her in the future.

Had an absolutely amazing time with Chef Natalia. This was our first home cooking class but she made everyone feel comfortable. We had fun learning new techniques and spending time with friends in the kitchen. Natalia makes cooking extraordinary meals seem easy and approachable. She came prepared and helped us through the whole experience.