iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 72 cooking classesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 89%
5.0★★★★★49 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
New Life Culinary Creations holds a 5.0 rating from 49 Google reviews, with the owner responding to 98% of feedback. Customers consistently praise the high quality of food, professional staff, and punctual setup for various events, including weddings, corporate gatherings, and family reunions. Reviewers highlight the ease of communication, accommodating menu planning, and generous portion sizes, noting that the team handles details efficiently without specific criticisms mentioned in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 49 Google reviews (44 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
Service: Cooking Class serving Menifee, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 4, 2026.
Score profile vs other cooking classes
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
New Life Culinary CreationsCooking Classes median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.New Life Culinary Creations: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
97
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.New Life Culinary Creations: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
93
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.New Life Culinary Creations: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.New Life Culinary Creations: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
97
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.New Life Culinary Creations: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 38.–
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Star ratings
49 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars49100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 44 written reviews
99%praise
Praise6999%
Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results2029%
Would recommend1826%
Staff & attitude1623%
Speed & response913%
Price & value46%
Communication23%
Honesty & trust11%
What customers talk about
We read 44 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Awesome food, awesome service more than enough for our family reunion.”
“I give New Life Culinary Creations 5 stars definitely!”
“Amazing food and service, really sweet ladies working.”
“She was on time with the delivery and the food was delicious.”
“They were on time, affordable and most importantly, every single guest raved about the food!”
“I also want to give a special shout-out to Candice—she was incredibly patient and truly listened to my ideas.”
“Not only professional but genuine.”
People customers mention
Candice8 reviews
Steve7 reviews
Bearse4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
WWendy1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
What wonderful service from beginning to end!! We celebrated my husband’s 75th Birthday . The food and service at our event was great. The staff was professional and on point. Candice and Cassidy made everything easy and stress less. I give New Life Culinary Creations 5 stars definitely!!!!! Would highly recommend…
SSydney7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
We recently had New Life Culinary Creations cater our rehearsal lunch on August 1st, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience!
Not only was the food top-notch and absolutely delicious, but the service and responsiveness were amazing from start to finish. The two individuals who worked our event were so…
NNatalie5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
I just worked with New life culinary creations for my daughter’s bridal shower. Candice was wonderful to work with. She was patient as we came up with menu solutions and her staff set up our food beautifully. We received several compliments on the food too!
DDanielleLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Candice did a wonderful job helping me coordinate a great spread for a 70th birthday party. She answered the numerous questions I had, checked with the chef on allergies, and was so sweet through it all. She was on time with the delivery and the food was delicious. The steak kabobs were a huge hit!
JJudith14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Our guests were pleased with the food and presentations. They were most accommodating with our requests. Thank you for being there.
NNancy2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
we had the most amazing display of food and simple set up and breakdown experience ever . The food was exactly as I had hoped for and had rave reviews
What wonderful service from beginning to end!! We celebrated my husband’s 75th Birthday . The food and service at our event was great. The staff was professional and on point. Candice and Cassidy made everything easy and stress less. I give New Life Culinary Creations 5 stars definitely!!!!! Would highly recommend them for any event. Can not thank them enough.
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Jordan Arriaga3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jordan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently had New Life Culinary Creations cater our rehearsal lunch on August 1st, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience!
Not only was the food top-notch and absolutely delicious, but the service and responsiveness were amazing from start to finish. The two individuals who worked our event were so sweet, attentive, and did an incredible job setting everything out, keeping things organized, and packaging up the leftovers for us afterward.
They truly helped make our rehearsal lunch feel special and stress-free. We would highly recommend New Life Culinary Creations to anyone looking for delicious food and wonderful service for their event!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Oh, thank you so much for this! Hearing that our team made your rehearsal lunch feel stress-free and special just made our whole week. We loved being a part of your big weekend, and I’ll make sure to let the staff know how much you appreciated them (they really are the best!). Congratulations again to you both, and wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
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Ashley GriffithLocal Guide · 24 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I just worked with New life culinary creations for my daughter’s bridal shower. Candice was wonderful to work with. She was patient as we came up with menu solutions and her staff set up our food beautifully. We received several compliments on the food too!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you! We loved being a part of the celebration.
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Y M6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Y has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently hired New Life Culinary Creations for our wedding, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. All of our guests were truly impressed with the food—they kept saying how delicious everything was! There was more than enough for everyone, and every single appetizer was a hit.
The team was very professional and maintained a clean, organized setup throughout the entire event, which we really appreciated. Their attention to detail and quality of service stood out.
I also want to give a special shout-out to Candice—she was incredibly patient and truly listened to my ideas. We worked closely together, and she brought my vision to life perfectly. Everything turned out beautifully. I highly recommend her; it was an absolute pleasure collaborating with her and seeing everything come together so seamlessly.
I highly recommend them to anyone planning a quinceañera, wedding, or any special occasion. They definitely helped make our event memorable!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your wedding was such a memorable success. It was an honor to be part of your special day.
We are so glad your guests enjoyed the appetizers and that the food left a lasting impression—providing generous portions and high-quality service is always our top priority. I will be sure to share your compliments with our entire team; they will be so happy to hear their professionalism and organization didn't go unnoticed.
A extra special thank you for the shout-out to Candice! She loved collaborating with you to bring your vision to life, and it’s wonderful to know that the final result was exactly what you imagined. We truly value the trust you placed in us for such a significant milestone.
Congratulations again to the happy couple! We look forward to helping you celebrate more special occasions in the future.
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Danielle GoodinLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Candice did a wonderful job helping me coordinate a great spread for a 70th birthday party. She answered the numerous questions I had, checked with the chef on allergies, and was so sweet through it all. She was on time with the delivery and the food was delicious. The steak kabobs were a huge hit!
Response from the owner · 10 months ago
All our pleasure! Thank you so much for allowing us to serve you!
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Judith Shannon14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Judith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our guests were pleased with the food and presentations. They were most accommodating with our requests. Thank you for being there.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hi Judith! We are so sorry for your loss. We hope we made things a little easier for you in such a difficult time. Thank you for the positive review. We appreciate you.
