Meraki Cooking School is an absolutely incredible! They have the most amazing staff, and they have so many kid friendly classes for my kiddos! My kids are constantly asking to go back! Highly recommend!
Meraki Cooking School
Meraki Cooking School at a glance
Google reviewers rate Meraki Cooking School five stars based on sixty-one reviews, noting that the owner responded to thirty percent of comments. Customers describe the home-based kitchen as clean and organized, with staff who are patient and skilled at managing groups of children. Recurring themes include the delicious food prepared during sessions, such as baked goods and savory dishes, and the confidence kids gain to recreate meals at home. One suggestion noted in a positive review was providing written recipes to assist with home practice.
- Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews (100% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 61 Google reviews (56 with written comments, 4 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 30% of reviews.
- Most recent review: August 25, 2026.
- Service: Cooking Class serving Mesa, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other cooking classes
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Star ratings
61 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars61100%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 56 written reviews
- Praise4598%
- Complaints12%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Would recommend1737%
- Staff & attitude1430%
- Quality & results1124%
- Speed & response24%
- Communication12%
- Honesty & trust12%
What customers talk about
We read 56 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We’re so glad we found this class and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a personalized and hands-on cooking experience.”
“They have the most amazing staff, and they have so many kid friendly classes for my kiddos!”
“Our 9yr old daughter had an amazing experience with Meraki Cooking School!”
“Meka does an excellent job balancing the needs of the kids and completing each fun activity in a timely manner!”
“Meka was so easy to work with in the planning process.”
“genuinely the nicest woman and her passion for cooking is contagious.”
People customers mention
- Meka 10 reviews
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Recent reviews
Meraki Cooking School is an absolutely incredible! They have the most amazing staff, and they have so many kid friendly classes for my kiddos! My kids are constantly asking to go back! Highly recommend!
Our 9yr old daughter had an amazing experience with Meraki Cooking School!! The learning environment is comfortingly calm and clean, and her instructors did an amazing job with the children. We were a group of about 8-10 kids and parents and the space never felt overwhelming or chaotic. Our daughter learned to make…
My little guy just attended Mrs. Meka's Edible Education classes and Gingerbread Party and loved every moment of it. So creative and interactive. He couldn't wait to go back! Thank you to Meka, Liv and the others for creating such a safe and encouraging space for children to learn, grow and have fun!
My kiddo really enjoyed this class. He said it was a lot of fun and definitely wants to do another one soon. I’m looking forward to trying the delicious looking goodies he made and brought home too!
Both my kids have attended classes and absolutely love it! The food they make is absolutely delicious. While they did have fun at the class, they were also able to come home and make the same food again and felt confident in doing so.
She has wonderful classes for kids with creative, fun themes. I can't recommend her class enough.
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Customer reviews
5.0 ★★★★★ 61 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Our 9yr old daughter had an amazing experience with Meraki Cooking School!! The learning environment is comfortingly calm and clean, and her instructors did an amazing job with the children. We were a group of about 8-10 kids and parents and the space never felt overwhelming or chaotic. Our daughter learned to make fried chicken tenders, strawberry shortcake and mac and cheese - the food was DELICIOUS. She was so proud of her work and couldn’t wait to share her work with her dad and sister. 10/10 recommend Meraki Cooking School.
Thank you so much, Miranda! That means the world to hear. We absolutely loved cooking with your daughter. Seriously, the best group and you all made the class so fun! I Hope to see you all again soon. 💗
My little guy just attended Mrs. Meka's Edible Education classes and Gingerbread Party and loved every moment of it. So creative and interactive. He couldn't wait to go back! Thank you to Meka, Liv and the others for creating such a safe and encouraging space for children to learn, grow and have fun!
My kiddo really enjoyed this class. He said it was a lot of fun and definitely wants to do another one soon. I’m looking forward to trying the delicious looking goodies he made and brought home too!
Both my kids have attended classes and absolutely love it! The food they make is absolutely delicious. While they did have fun at the class, they were also able to come home and make the same food again and felt confident in doing so.
She has wonderful classes for kids with creative, fun themes. I can't recommend her class enough.
I cannot say enough great things about Meraki Cooking classes. Our kiddos and their friends enjoyed making a sweet mud treat, tombstone mini pizzas, and planted a flower in their own mini pots. They enjoyed their pizza amongst friends and were able to take their treat and flower pot home. Meka does an excellent job balancing the needs of the kids and completing each fun activity in a timely manner! She has attentive team members who master transitioning the children from station to station while keeping them filled with joy and confidence that they will have great outcomes for all their hard cooking efforts!! Meka's kitchen space is clean, organized, and ascetically pleasing. The kids are directed to wash their hands and be mindful of how they handle the food products with their peers. Meka also ensures safety of the kids having an adult shadow and assist the kids at designated stations. And no worries if someone drops their pizza dough...Meka will make sure to have extra just for the occasion. Our kids spend weeks talking about how great their time was with Meka. We look forward to the next cooking class ☺️💕.
My children love Meraki Cooking School classes! They come back from every class talking about new ingredients they tried and want to make the dishes again at home. Miss Meka and her team are so kind and patient. I definitely recommend Meraki!
We couldn’t be happier or more appreciative of this opportunity. Our 11 year old granddaughter enjoys herself & is able to socialize with others her age while doing something she enjoys. The fact that someone opens their home to provide this service is a blessing & we are grateful!
Meraki Cooking School is TOP NOTCH!! If you have kids interested in cooking or even just a little curious, this is a fantastic place for them to learn!
Business details
- Address: 952 E Lodgepole Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298
- Website: merakicookingschool.com
- Service area: Mesa, AZ