The Best Cooking Classes
We graded 39 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 13,494 Google reviews of 39 top-rated cooking classes nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Rosel School of CosmetologyHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Shampoo & conditioning”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%55Job match= 82Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.82Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Shampoo & conditioning” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about shampoo & conditioning
Rosel School of Cosmetolo…I had a beautiful time at Rosel School of Cosmetology. The instructors were kind and supportive, and I learned so much. I loved meeting students from different countries and backgrounds—it made the experience even more special. The diversity and positive atmosphere made me feel welcome every day. I highly recommend…
Rosel School of Cosmetolo…Attending this cosmetology school was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The instructors are experienced professionals who take the time to help every student learn and grow. The curriculum is comprehensive, combining both theory and hands-on training, which prepared me well for the real world. The school provides…
Rosel School of Cosmetolo…I cannot be more grateful for the experience that I have been enduring, and continue to, here at Rodel school. Every single person in this establishment is extremely professional and kind, very patient and willing to help those around them. As a student, I really need the hands-on and attentive practice, and they…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of cooking classes).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  BiteUnite Cooking Classes NYCNew York, NY | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%99+49.5Reliability 21%99+21.2Momentum 11%64+7.3Track record 10%37+3.7Accountability 7%79+5.6Experts Score= 87Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––BDB | 4.98 | — |
| 2 |  Pans on FireSan Leandro, CA | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%83+41.5Reliability 21%82+17.6Momentum 11%88+10.1Track record 10%35+3.5Accountability 7%59+4.2Experts Score= 77Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––ADC | 4.91 | — |
| 3 |  Current WellnessDurham, NC | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%94+47Reliability 21%91+19.5Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%24+2.4Accountability 7%42+3Experts Score= 77Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CDC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  ClassBentoNew York, NY | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%96+48Reliability 21%96+20.6Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%4+0.4Accountability 7%42+3Experts Score= 77Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 5 |  Sur La TableDurham, NC | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%65+32.5Reliability 21%60+12.9Momentum 11%83+9.5Track record 10%96+9.6Accountability 7%73+5.2Experts Score= 70Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AAB | 4.88 | — |
| 6 |  Pizza School NYCNew York, NY | B 69How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%78+27.3Reliability 15%55+8.3Craft & service 20%86+17.2Value 10%72+7.2Momentum 8%30+2.4Track record 7%83+5.8Accountability 5%22+1.1Experts Score= 69Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCABDAD | 4.95 | — |
| 7 |  Truffle ShuffleSan Leandro, CA | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%55+19.3Reliability 15%45+6.8Craft & service 20%97+19.4Value 10%91+9.1Momentum 8%59+4.7Track record 7%27+1.9Accountability 5%92+4.6Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCAACDA | 4.92 | — |
| 8 | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%73+36.5Reliability 21%78+16.7Momentum 11%62+7.1Track record 10%9+0.9Accountability 7%68+4.9Experts Score= 66Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––BFB | 4.96 | — | |
| 9 |  Vitis HouseDurham, NC | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%68+23.8Reliability 15%76+11.4Craft & service 20%81+16.2Value 10%41+4.1Momentum 8%75+6Track record 7%17+1.2Accountability 5%68+3.4Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBACBFB | 4.95 | — |
| 10 |  Naveen's CuisineNiles, IL | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%91+31.9Reliability 15%94+14.1Craft & service 20%31+6.2Value 10%25+2.5Momentum 8%57+4.6Track record 7%71+5Accountability 5%42+2.1Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AADDCBC | 4.99 | — |
| 11 |  Did You Khado Cooking Classes & Catering ServicesNew York, NY | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%88+30.8Reliability 15%53+8Craft & service 20%69+13.8Value 10%53+5.3Momentum 8%54+4.3Track record 7%29+2Accountability 5%42+2.1Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ACBCCDC | 4.98 | — |
| 12 |  Capital Cakes BakeryDurham, NC | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%60+21Reliability 15%86+12.9Craft & service 20%58+11.6Value 10%34+3.4Momentum 8%91+7.3Track record 7%40+2.8Accountability 5%92+4.6Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BACDACA | 4.88 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.