The Pantry

Amazing. Just amazing Thank you Bruce. Definitely worth it. Would take another class if I was in town longer! Class is perfect for beginners and people who enjoy being in the kitchen all the time! They have rotating classes that focus on knife skills, brunch, dinner and others focused on locations like Italy France etc. the themes are beautiful. I took the step into spring class they focused on the beautiful local veggies of the area. Anyone can throw a steak on the grill but to make veggies sing is an art form! Learned so many techniques today. Chef Bruce is an amazing teacher and his team was amazing. Service from start to finish. Hand hygiene is high! So everyone felt comfortable. Very clean. Very comfortable space. Open for questions, jokes and learning. Would definitely take another class here at the pantry.

Took this class with my partner and we were both very disappointed, especially paying $140 per person. We did the candy making class, and at the end, several people swarmed to take (more than) their share leaving almost nothing for the rest of the class. The instructor/staff should have put more of an effort in to make sure everyone got to bring home samples of each candy. At the end, I asked if there were any more and was told the extras were for the instructor. Considering how much we paid, I’m not sure that I agree with that. We left feeling ripped off. Overall, would not recommend.

I've been to Pantry classes a couple times. Excellent courses. They are so much fun! Once a quarter, they do community dinner (see pictures). It is quite a different experience than having dinner at a restaurant. The people serving you also were the chefs that made the food. So you can ask them about the food and how they made it. The food were so delicious! I think I am hooked!!!

Loved the experience of a cooking class. I know the price point may not be accessible for everyone, but it is a great experience of learning and you have the opportunity to eat together and enjoy what you cooked at the end of the class. I went on my own and easily met the people around me. Everyone was very inclusive and accepting. I took their Fall Farmer's Market class and am excited to take another in the future. I loved learning how to use local foods that are in season to make some delicious well-round meals. you receive a copy of all the recipes as well. I later made the delicious soup as well as the pear deserts at home on my own.

Did a fun cooking class here. They offer several but can be hard to get into as they are only about 24 people on each class. They offered free wine, a community-type environment to learn in, and the class structure was pretty good. At the end you get to eat all the food which is obviously the best. Would love to do another class here!

The Pantry has a pretty strict policy on cancellations/ reschedules. You need to provide ample notice, and even then, you'll get a credit for a future class IF they can fill your space with someone on the wait list. The class ticket is pretty steep, so make sure when you book that you can make the class! Anyway, we took a class called Thai Seafood Feast as a date night to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. The classroom and garden are cute and intimate. We got through a packed agenda and managed to make a chili paste that was used in everything, 1 soup, 1 seafood salad, and 1 fried fish. The end result was delicious, and since the class started at 6 pm, we were all really hungry by 9 pm. We all shared in the making of everything- no one owned making 1 thing from start to finish. That's fine- those are just different ways of conducting a class, but the operating model can impact how involved you are, how much new technique you learn, and maybe even how much you get to socialize with each other. I think more could have been done to get couples talking and interacting and having fun together, because I definitely felt some Seattle freeze set in. Maybe they could allow a glass of wine during cooking (and have us sign a waiver), or maybe the teacher could have taken the time to set the stage by introducing herself and her passion for cooking, and even asked everyone to introduce themselves, why they're here, why they like Thai food, if they've been to Thailand etc. Folks mostly kept to themselves in this particular class. I still give the teacher and Pantry 5 stars and will be back.

1 teacher for 15 guests. That alone is reason enough to not come here. Hardly any interaction with the teacher. But there's more: It is 140$ pp, we still only got one veal shank despite being a couple that paid for 2 entries. Should we not get a piece each? It wouldn't matter anyway because you don't get to bring home ANY leftovers. We had over half of most dishes remaining, including a handful of cookies. TOO BAD, it's theirs if you can't stuff it in your face that second. Steer clear

expensive class, considering what you end up with. $140 per person. I have been to a handful of other cooking classes, so i would say at this point i have a pretty good idea of roughly what to expect for various price points. i will do my best to keep this review as concise as i can. we signed up for a Yucatan cooking class (mexican). I have been to mexico multiple times, and even taken cooking classes there and none of the flavors reminded me of anything in mexico. the pork was dry and flavorless, considering how long we spent discussing all of the ingredients used. the coconut shrimp was ok, but really nothing special, and the soup was very mediocre. my favorite food of the evening was the tortilla strips. i will say, the tortillas were the best part and i actually learned a good skill with those. the class was nearly 4 hours long and most of it is spent listening to someone describe ingredients rather than getting much hands on experience. all in all, i feel ripped off. if the food was killer as i had expected it to be, and we got a little more hands on time, this review would probably read a little different. I was truly disappointed with the lack of flavor at the end, and somehow the vibe was just off in general. f you are looking for a cooking class, i don't know where to recommend going in Seattle, but i can confidently say you will likely have better luck with another place.

My fiancé and I were gifted a cooking class at The Pantry for an engagement present. We decided to register for the "Exploring Mumbai" class, which promised to teach us how to make several different West Indian street foods. As we arrived, we were welcome into a beautiful classroom complete with a long wooden table with settings for each student. The instructor's assistant offered us drinks, they had two wine options and a non-alcoholic mock-tail. The class was very hands-on and we got to contribute to each dish. We made vada pav (chickpea fritters served sandwiched on white bread with chutney and fried green chiles), solkadhi (kokum fruit creamy drink), pithla (chickpea flour curry), and bhakri (flatbread similar to roti). At the end of the class we sat down as a group and enjoyed the meal we had made. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and hope to take more Pantry classes in the future!

My friend and I gifted ourselves this class for our birthdays and we loved our instructor, Jee Hye Kang, who taught the Bibimbap and Banchan series! Chef was super personable and fun, and I loved the personal stories behind each dish. The class was very interactive (prepare to stand for most of the 3 hours) with lots of time to chop, cook, and mix. At the end, we all sat down together for dinner and ate our creations. They also give us a choice of an alcoholic or alcohol-free beverage, and we get to take home the recipes for each dish! What I didn't like was the fact that we were randomly placed, so our group had people who wanted to takeover a lot of the tasks because they were older and had also taken these classes before. Another issue I had was the fact that we paid $140 but felt rushed to eat; I get they were trying to clean and close but I couldn't take more of the foods I wanted, because the lady who helped just cleared all the food without even asking if anyone wanted to take anything else. I also didn't understand or appreciate the fact that they don't have to go boxes for us, so if I come back, I'll be sure to bring my own container. Chef was kind enough to give us a container for our leftovers considering we were new, but the helper was rude to her and made a comment saying they don't give out Togo boxes but made sure it was loud enough that we could hear. This made us super uncomfortable and ruined the experience, even though we had a great time up until that moment.

Good classes. Expensive for what you get experience-wise. Fairly basic. In addition they ask you to show up early for class but they don't open their doors until start time- asking you to wait outside in late November grey, rain and cold. Not the definition of welcoming. Go to the Whisk in Bellevue instead

After taking a few classes here, I'm over it. Expensive. You don't really learn much. You get to watch someone else cook, and you participate mildly. Then take home a copy of recipes you could more or less find online for free. You could go out for a very ritzy meal and skip this spot. The best class here-- oysters, can be taken at a few other places. I'd go elsewhere.

I love doing things in the city besides only going out to eat and drink. This was a really fun cooking class. We are locals and enrolled in the salmon class. Figured that's a good first step for PNWers. The instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable about salmon and having lived in the area my whole life, we even learned new things and new parts you can eat! I have taken cooking classes in various areas and at various companies and they are all a little bit different. This one is more collaborative where you work on one large dish per course with most of the team and all eat together I have taken others were each small group of whoever you came with makes their own three courses. It kind of depends on your personal style and how busy and involved you like to be which one you would prefer. This class is pretty slow, paced and relaxing and you get to enjoy wine while you were cooking. Another major plus is that the company is really understanding with food, allergies or restrictions and is able to help you find a class that will work best for you. I really appreciate that with my recent gluten allergy discovery. I have experience, mixed empathy with businesses and would definitely prefer to know if my allergy is a major roadblock to enjoyment and if I would be wasting my money or not. Just be honest! Overall, they change their classes every month, and I definitely would attend again !

Arrived for an ice box cake class. It was my first one and wasn't sure what to expect. Picture a long family table for gathering and one teacher. Ours was knowledgeable and friendly. Students are encouraged to participate with hands on tasks along the way. I felt like I was in the middle of a cooking show. We were greeted with wine, served snacks and got to sample the fruits of our labor at the end. We made 3 items over the course of the extensive class. It was a much different experience than Whisk. You can participate or not. The building was cute and charming. Outlets are on the ceiling so be prepared to get creative. It was a busy class but highly reccommend!

The instructor definetly knew what she was doing. Learned a lot of new things to do with fig leaves! All the ingredients was fresh, and the meal we cooked was better than resturant quality. Thank you for a great Monday!

We took a virtual class on how to cook mushrooms here. Super fun and delicious - would recommend as something different and engaging to do during these COVID times. We ordered the box to go with the meal which took a lot of prep away from the whole process - everything we needed came in a nicely assembled box. The class was two hours with about ten other people. Instruction was clear, interactive and straight-forward. Plus the chef, Becky, was extremely funny - plus. It felt like we were in an in-person class with the interaction without the minutes of the one person who asks a million irrelevant questions and monopolizes class time. They had a camera on the cutting board and on the chef and the chat was also supervised so there were plenty of ways to engage and ask questions. The food was delicious - a corn soup, a mushroom salad, and a fresh tomato on bread thing. The only minus for this as opposed to a regular class was having to do the dishes...

It was very difficult to find, but once you park in the area you can hoof it around the building to a back way entrance. Upon arrival you are set up with your apron and a glass of wine. The wine was a lovely fruity white easy on the pallet. As everyone enters and checks in you are seated at a gorgeous custom walnut block table enough to fit 12 guests plus the instructor. Italian American was the theme. We made baked ziti with her premade fresh ricotta that was nothing like you get out of the tub at the market. Chicken saltimbocca with a demo glaze using thighs, prosciutto and sage. Pancetta, garlic Manilla clams with fresh bread. I could not get enough of that sauce... phenomenal. Parmesan crusted broccolini, and Italian soda.. We got to eat our clams midway through, but we sat down family style and enjoyed our meal by candlelight. Delightful experience. I learned so much from Ari, our chef/instructor..she was this adorable, young, culinary expert with the mouth of a sailor. Lol! I would definitely be interested in learning more from her. Janet was her assistant and was helpful to us as well.thank you ladies. The Pantry website registration gets you on the list to see upcoming classes before they go live. When they launch be prepared to hover over your computer. The classes pretty much sell out within an hour..no joke. You can get on the wait list and also follow them on Facebook for cancellation spots. Well worth trying it at least once. I recommend going with someone. I went solo, everyone else was in a group so I felt a bit like a 3rd/5th wheel.

Once again, a great time at The Pantry. This time, I took Summer in Thailand and learned from Srisuda who came back to Seattle just to visit friends and teach this class. Even if you know the recipes, there is still so much to learn from the Chef teaching the class. It is both fun, entertaining, and engaging and a wonderful experience cooking with each other and then eating community style at the end of class.

I have to say this was a fantastic experience all around. I bought my wife a Pasta class which she loved and ironically she bought me the OpenFire cooking class. The instructors are very engaging and entertaining. The food we cooked was delicious and the people were very diverse backgrounds but passionate to learn. I thought there were only a few class choices but I am wrong. I will be signing up for more classes.

This place was top notch for a cooking class. I did the Summer Farmers Market class and was blown away. Lauren our instructor was engaging, funny and obviously knowledgeable! Her menu was outstanding and the pacing of the class was perfect. The volunteer helpers where so efficient and worked like little elves throughout the class. I have been to several cooking classes at different places and this was by far the best. Can't wait to some back! PS the food was to die for!

Have taken a couple classes in person here but wanted to make sure to review the online class we took during quarantine! We signed up for Laura Pyle's Spanish tapas class. We did the ingredient pick up which was super smooth. Received the recipes and ingredient list a couple weeks before too! They recommend starting the prep an hour before class started but we did not need the whole time. The class was very fast paced, which for two somewhat experience home chefs was ok. However definitely would not have been good for one person or a beginner. (One person during the class admitted that he had to tap out since he was so far behind) the dishes we ended up with were great, things we would not have made in our own. We learned a lot about Spanish tapas from Laura and look forward to finding our next class.

My boyfriend surprised me with our first class at the Pantry for Valentine's Day and then we proceeded to attend another class two days later, so needless to say we really enjoyed our cooking experience! The first class I took was about soups and stocks where we learned how to make several stocks and enjoyed 3 soups at the end of the session. Everything we made was fantastic and as more of a baker than a cook, I certainly learned a lot. My boyfriend who loves to cook really appreciated being able to watch and ask questions of our experienced teacher and advance his skills too! Our second class we took focused on Pakistani cuisine and we made a full meal to enjoy. This class was especially special because our chef was teaching us how to make dishes that she would make with her mother and grandmother and had lots of stories to share! I'm so excited to go back and am already registered for a Hong Kong cooking class. I highly recommend these classes to anyone looking to educate themselves in the kitchen or just enjoys food!

I was lucky enough to get my friend's extra spot for the "Duck is the New Chicken" class with chef Jay Guerrero (so I didn't have to deal with the pains signing up). Previously I've done courses at Hot Stove Society and really enjoyed them, but never at the Pantry. There's a long communal table that seats ~15 people. Each seat has a cutting board, apron, and glass of water ready for you (along with a name tag sticker). There are coat hooks, but no space at the table itself for storing extra items so try not to bring too much stuff (ie no place to set a camera). Usually 2-3 assistants that help out in each course, one of which will offer a glass of wine to start. In the back, next to the bathroom, there's a basket of bread and an assortment of oil, vinegar and jams. Once everyone is settled, Jay briefly went over what we'd be learning, and asked us to wash our hands. We were broken into teams of about 2-5 people (3-4 teams total). Jay started out by demonstrating how to break down a duck, make confit, and render fat. This was the only part that we did not physically do ourselves. Everything after that was hands on in preparing the various dishes. Jay would show us how to do a task, and then we would do it under his supervision. The final product would then be taken away for storing or cooking until the end of the class, when we would eat. For things like duck confit and the smoked breast and anything that required hours or more of cooking/curing time, we would prepare the meat and then it would be saved for the next class. Then he'd hand us the "finished" ingredient (ie the duck breast after it had been smoked for 12 hours) and continued with the dish. FOOD: We finished off class with a communal dinner of everything that we made during the night, along with a 2nd glass of wine. I love duck and ALL the dishes we made were fabulous: -duck tartare w/salt cured duck egg yolk -duck rillettes w/cherry preserves & grilled bread -smoked duck breast salad w/dandelion greens & duck fat vinaigrette -duck eggs en cocotte with chanterelles, gruyere, and duck fat fried potatoes There was no dessert course for this particular class, but I was 100% ok with that. OVERALL: I absolutely loved this class! At pretty much the same price point ($95/person) as Hot Stove Society, IMO you get a bit more bang for your buck here. There's way more hands on experience, 2 glasses of wine included, and the class is 3.5hours long (vs 2hrs). There are only ~10-15 people in this class, and the instructor is right in front of your face and watching everything you do and giving hands on assistance. HSS is a bit more high production & commercial - feels more like a classroom setting. This feels more like cooking in a friend's kitchen. You don't, have the option of buying more wine to drink, unlike HSS. So the focus is definitely more on the cooking and technique here, while HSS is more focused on the overall experience. Both have their merits, and depending on who you are you might prefer one over the other. I still enjoy both. TIP: if you are the type of person who takes lots of photos & documents everything, be aware that you will be asked to wash your hands a lot (don't want germy devices contaminating the food - understandable), and maybe get some funny looks. If I'd known ahead of time, I would have brought some alcohol wipes to sanitize my phone/camera and reduce the need for frequent hand washing, because I'm definitely the photo-documenter, and kind of held back because of this. TIP 2: if you take a class involving raw meat, the plastic cutting boards (instead of wooden) are reserved for cutting raw meat. You don't have to stay at your cutting board 100% of the time, since team members will shift around to allow everyone a chance at the meat board, but if you already know you do not want to be handling raw meat I suggest you A) have a buddy, and B) don't sit at a plastic cutting board. TIP 3: First couple hours of the class are spent prepping the food. At the end, the table gets cleaned up and set for dinner, and all the food you made during the class is brought out for a communal meal. This was fantastic, and I left feeling stuffed, but don't expect to be snacking along the way. I don't suggest coming hungry, and if you do - definitely take advantage of the bread in the beginning. TIP 4: Knives are SHARP! Handle carefully. Use the back of the knife for scraping off cutting boards

Wow this was an incredibly well thought out and presented hands on class. My wife and I are foodies, and love learning new cuisines and recipes, we have been to many cooking classes from Italy, to the neighborhood PCC. This class was fantastic. Pluses: Great planning & thought Great presentation - Both the instructor and the awesome support staff Great layout - about 14 of us working at a long table woth knifes and cutting boards. We made Chicken Yakitori! Not only did we make it, we made everything. Broke down a chicken, made secret sauce(can't tell you), Shishito & Shitake skewers, two kinds of salt, grilled rice balls, soy cured eggs, crispy chicken skins, chicken meatballs (my new fav meatball, marinated chicken breast, chicken thigh and welsh onions. Then we grilled Y cooked it all. AND THEN WE ATE IT! So what should you do? Go sign up for the newsletter, when they announce the classes they sell out in minutes. And if you are signed up for the news letter you get a pre copy to read

Great place for classes, I think! Just make sure you don't end up with a medical emergency before your class time!

Engaging, informative cooking classes at the Pantry, located behind Delancey. Knowledgeable chef instructors lead well-paced classes with thoughtful menus and accessible preparation, showcasing a variety of techniques and cuisines. After class, enjoy feasting on your dinner family-style. Michelle Nguyen's Peruvian Street Food class on 9.27.17 featured delicious dishes and class was easy to follow. MENU - Anticuchos (marinated beef skewers) with yellow and green chili sauces (3.5-star) - flavorful, but some skewers were a bit tough. Required grilling - Shrimp & octopus ceviche with fried peanuts, shallots, plantains (4-star). Fun to learn how to make ceviche. - Patarascha (cumin-spiced trout in banana leaf) (5-star) - beautiful, flaky trout. Absolutely will make at home. - Yuquitas a la Huancaina (fried yuca with Peruvian cheese sauce) (3-star) - found this a bit bland and didn't care for the cheese sauce. PS - I cook so I don't starve, am terrible at instructions and would rather be eating. Fun, interactive cooking class for all!

We went last month... and what a delightful fun way to spend a day in Seattle. We received this as a gift 2 YEARS AGO. That's how hard it is to get in... it's like buying concert tickets. Log on and buy! Seriously. Anyways, certainly glad I waited for the perfect class. We took the tamale making class. I have a whole new appreciation for this cooking now, as it is time consuming. It was fun to learn the different techniques to make the corn masa into the dough, like using lard as opposed to butter. It was interesting to see how the sauces were made, and a blast to actually roll the tamales in their respective wraps. (Corn husks and banana leaves). The class was hands on, and well taught. Questions were welcome, and at the end, we ate. And ate. And ate some more. We will go back again someday to another class.

I have a warning for anyone who has to cancel a class with the Pantry. The signups are done 2 to 5 months in advance of the classes. Though I didn't know it when I signed up for summer classes, it turned out I had to have knee surgery and had to cancel two classes. They were able to fill the spots with people from the waiting list, and gave me credit for future classes. I have been unable to use the credit during two seasonal class signup windows even when I logged on the minute the class openings were announced. There are no refunds and I am unable to use the credits. I am out $460 they have collected the money twice for those classes. Good luck!

Since my first trip to the Pantry, I've only become more obsessed. They describe themselves as a community kitchen, offering classes that get people to gather around the table to cook and eat delicious food. I'm on board! Too bad they don't have a second location in Chicago. Womp womp. Their space is beautiful and splendid and has every thing you could imagine you might need. They have fabulous assistants helping the classes go off without a hitch. Kim is my absolute favorite teacher, but maybe that's just because I feel like she's my soul sister - she used to be an estate planning attorney (I am one!) and now she's pursuing her truer passions, teaching people to feed their families (I totally need lessons). Obviously, I adore her! Clearly I recommend visiting the Pantry whenever you possibly can, whether for a class or a meal. I've taken a lot of classes here, which I've absolutely loved, including: Contemporary Sauces Roasting Pate, Terrines, and Rillettes Gnocchi Baking for Breakfast Caramelization Back to Basics Pho Savory Pies Thanksgiving Sides Knife Skills How to be a Pie Ninja Hawaiian Luau Seriously, get there.

The Pantry truly is as good as it gets! I've taken multiple classes such as: whole crab, everyday wines, risotto, whisky cocktails, pizza at home and how to cook steak. They have a variety of teachers who are chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, butchers, etc., in the community. Here's why: - teachers are knowledgable: you learn about history, how to save a mistake, etc. they are SO patient - you actually learn skills - the time breezes by (3-4 hours sounds like a commitment and it is, but I mean do you even love food?!) - it's a fun activity to do with friends and great place to meet new people! Here's what you can expect: - Classes fill up fast so if you know you want to take a class, secure your spot early! - You're going to have to participate. They do family dinners where you just sit, learn and enjoy, but for the majority of the classes you're going to do something hands-on so be brave and just have fun! - Cozy, nieghborhood vibe; The Pantry is about bring the community together at the table over food. They want you to interact with one another and make yourself at home. This place is beautiful from the kitchens to the small garden to the people and the food. So glad The Pantry exists and I can't wait to go back!

I've been here twice now for cooking classes including Ramen and Perogies, which were two very different classes but both just as enjoyable. Decor wise, the space is very instagrammable - rustic chic kitchen! The set up is also great so that you can see the instructor as well as interact with others in the class in a roundtable style. From the moment that you enter the door, everything is well organized and planned out for you. Make sure to ask for a sparking water option if you are a non-drinker like me, both times I had a delicious rhubarb soda while others had a glass of wine. You are given an apron and the lesson begins. Throughout the class, there are a number of volunteers filling your water and bringing you things you need so you really don't have to worry about anything other than soak in the class. The teachers are experienced in their field and definitely passionate about what they do. You also get all the recipes to take home. I enjoyed that in the perogies class there were a variety of fillings as well as a dessert perogies option to complete a full meal. Making ramen noodles from scratch would not be something I felt comfortable attempting on my own, but now I feel confident trying it out after the class. The classes do sell out fast so you definitely have to book in advance. Let's be honest that the classes are on the pricier side, but I think it's a great choice for a date, or a special night out where you are not only enjoying a delicious meal but also bringing home a recipe you can make again and again, with expert tips!

If you want to learn, feel part of a community, and eat delicious food, than The Pantry is for you. I hesitate to write this review because it's already hard enough to get a spot for classes/activities I want. The reason why I'm still sharing? Because The Pantry is about building community. They do it over tables, grills, open fires, stoves, gardens, and farms. I can safely tell you every class and teacher I've had have been incredible. I've taken technique classes like: How to Cook Steak and How to Taste, to specific ingredient classes like Whole Crab and Badass Bartending: Whiskey. I'm not a total nerd, I also bake ;) Led me to Holiday Macarons to impress friends and family, Breakfast Baking, and Modern Jewish Bakery. Each class left me with a new technique, a new recipe, or a new trick that I use all the time. More importantly, it provided me a moment to think about something bigger and connect with other people.

What makes The Pantry one of the best cooking classes I've tried, is the wide variety of food themes. They have classes covering everything from food photography basics to multi-course dinners (rustic French, vegetarian, and more!). For the cooking themed ones, they range from 3-4 hrs, and involve making several dishes. I took the Classic French Supper class, where we made a frisee salad, gratin dauphinoise, coq au van, and chocolate souffle. Now that's a lot of food! You don't do much chopping or other hands-on activities due to the time constraint and the fact you are grouped with others. So you're often left sitting around chatting to fellow classmates or watching instructors doing demos. The instructor was lively and knowledgeable. Now back to the food. Everything that we made was delicious. Also I was surprised how easy and flavorful some of the dishes were. They're definitely something you can recreate at home and don't require crazy or hard to find ingredients. The hard earned meal is done communally and the class included 2 glasses of wine and small bites. Pro-tip: You'll be eating late (9pm-ish), so be sure to have a snack beforehand!

Attended their once-a-month family dinner and can tell you it was the best meal of my life! Being a stay at home mom from the burbs, I was nervous about attending a family-style fixed menu dinner at a hip cooking school in Ballard. Would my uncoolness be detected by all the sophisticated and trendy attendees? My fears were unfounded. Though the food, service and ambience are truly unparalleled...this place fortunately, is not pretentious at all. Street parking is tight but we were able to score a spot two blocks away. I attended with a dear friend, another almost-40 mom, who is still much more fashionable than me. We walk in on a beautiful spring evening and are greeted by two incredibly welcoming hostesses offering us champagne and checking the list for our name. Inside, our eyes set upon a spread that could easily be a page in O magazine. Two large farm tables dominate most of the space, set for dinner with appetizers being dutifully churned out by two ladies who clearly know what they are doing. Each appetizer dazzled. Made with ingredients I never thought I would like: geoduck arancini fritters? It was out of this world! And that was just a preview of what was to come. As I sip on insanely good champagne and try to casually inhale more than my fair share of appetizers we are finally summoned to take a seat, anywhere at one of the large communal tables. Tip: if you're coming with someone you want to talk to, sit next to each other rather than across the table. It gets loud as 40 people plus staff are eating, drinking and being merry in such a cozy space. Each course was expertly paired with wine. Again, challenging my preconceived notions. A Rose? I don't drink Rose. ohhhh.....when people who know what they're doing pick out the wine for you and pair it with the best salmon I've ever eaten in my entire life...why yes, I am suddenly a self-proclaimed rose drinker! The chef, the servers....I can't say enough. Warm, friendly, willing to answer any question. They cook with heart and I appreciated every single morsel.

I took the Exploring Italy: Lombardy class last night with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed it! The instructor Kim Cozzetto Maynard was amazing and I would highly recommend classes with her. She started the class telling us about the rich history of the Lombardy region and its cuisine while we sampled smelly albeit yummy cheese. We then helped chop vegetables for the dishes we were preparing (browned butter asparagus, and oso bucco) and a few volunteers helped with the crispy almond torte dessert. Everyone in the class was able to help prepare the risotto Milanese and I appreciated how they had separate burners and pans with the class divided into groups of four. We all had a chance to make the risotto giving me now confidence to make it at home. I took a class years ago at PCC and felt I was able to help prepare the food much more in this Pantry class vs. just watching as the PCC one felt. At the very end you get to eat this really yummy meal with such ample portions! A memorable evening and looking forward to signing up for another class again in the future.

Oh my god! I ordered their St. Patrick's Day meal for pickup as a special treat, and it was 150% worth it. They accommodated a special request to keep meat and vegetables separate because I eat meat and my boyfriend doesn't. The meal was four courses and was easy to reheat. It was SO MUCH food, will last me another meal if not more. Perfectly cooked and absolutely delectable. The food came with a "love note" with instructions on reheating, and a little story. Thank you The Pantry for making my St. Paddy's so memorable!

I've been coming here for the last two years and I'm always eager to sign up for classes each season. Sign up for their email listing to stay in formed about new classes and updates. Each cooking class is unique on its own and I appreciate the instructors ability to incorporate tips and tips around the kitchen. I would post pictures of all the goodies I've made here, but that would be a lot! If you have issues signing up for class or need to apply a promo, their staff is consistently quick via phone or email to help you. If you want to learn to cook, fine to your skills and hangout with a bunch of fellow foodies--what are you waiting? Sign up already!!!

The Pantry gets me excited! Olayia Land and her partners have created the ultimate cooking school and community kitchen. In a cozy, white washed kitchen, entered through a back garden walkway, you'll feel like you stumbled upon your own personal kitchen nirvana: enormous wood farmhouse table, vintage Le Creuset and catering size All-Clad lining a commercial grade Garland stove, beautiful farm fresh organic food, and lots of smiling fellow Seattle food lovers. Arrive to a glass of good red wine (why haven't other cooking schools thought of this?) and look forward to being introduced to fantastic recipes and some insider locavore tips on Seattle's best farm fresh ingredients in a relaxed and friendly environment. The Pantry at Delancy offers expert, relaxed instruction in one of the most intimate cozy settings you could imagine. Bring your appetite, because class ends with a glass of wine and a farm-style dinner where you eat all the dishes prepared with your fellow classmates. There is already a lot of buzz on this place, so do get on the mailing list. Some of their popular classes fill up within 30 seconds to 3 minutes of their posting online, Real innovation is happening in Seattle fellow food lovers, and its happening at the Pantry at Delancey.

I really had a great time here. I took a cider tasting class, I've been very interested in cider recently as I've found I have a bit of a gluten intolerance. There is a HUGE world of cider out there, far beyond the Angry Orchard and Woodchuck's ect. The setting was very farm-style, warm, inviting and friendly. My biggest complaint was the HEAT. It was mid-August I believe and an evening class but I was overheating, while wearing a skirt and very light shirt. The windows and door were open but the room is just behind the kitchen to an adjacent/attached restaurant and I don't think that helped any. It was difficulty to drink cider while feeling very over heated. The tall, long, wood table was beautiful but the metal, backed stools were far from comfortable. While I love the class and I would try something again (also I think the price was fairly decent $45 I think it was) I was very very uncomfortable the whole time, I had to continuously fan myself with the paperwork and I was visibly sweating...awkward. At least I wasn't the only one. I'll schedule during the cooler weather next time.

The reason I'm giving this a three stars is because of the lack of vegan/vegetarian options, which is surprising for the PNW. I've taken a few classes here at this point: How to Taste Paella Deep Dish Pizzas The classes have been a great learning experience. There is a lot of thought that goes into how the steps are broken down and explained to all the students. I also appreciate the snacks and drinks they provide us right when we enter the class (this is especially nice if you're going to the class directly after work). The classes are awesome and yes the prices are steep but you are paying for almost 2-3 hours of instruction, the experience of meeting others interested in learning how to cook, and then in most cases a whole meal and dessert at the end (however this last part is only valid if you're not a vegetarian in most of the full meal classes - they do offer classes focused on donuts/pies/breads etc).

I took "Palestinian Home Cooking" at the pantry and I loved it! Everyone got to help prep and cook. It was a great environment to learn in and it was a really fun time. My favorite part besides cooking was enjoying a family style meal afterwards. I picked the class specifically because of the chef and her style of cooking. They seem to have a lot of great quality instructors that come through to teach and I hope to come back for another class soon.

I love the Pantry! I've taken classes here for over two years now and truly believe they deliver the highest quality cooking classes. They are aware that it's hard to get into classes, and they're working on it! The best thing I've found is to follow them on Facebook, where they announce when classes will be released - so you can quickly sign up through their online scheduling system. The wait list also works, so if you really want to get into a class it doesn't hurt to put yourself on it. People may balk at the price of the classes, but you're getting about 3 hours of instruction with carefully vetted instructors (some are involved in the Seattle food industry and can give you great insight), a delicious meal that you just cooked and two alcoholic beverages. All the classes are hands-on and interactive. The classes are also very diverse, some are heavily technique-based and some aren't. The results are always the same - I go home with a satisfied belly and confidence to recreate the things I've learned in class.

Incredible experience at the Pantry! Our instructors and helpers are 10/10. The classes are relaxed, easy to follow and worth the value. My only feedback is o wish it was easier to book classes! Otherwise, couldn't recommend the pantry more

I enjoyed my cooking class here and learned the basics of braising as well as some great tips. I would recommend for people to come, as you will certainly have fun. My main suggestion, though, would be to modify the recipes so that they are healthier. For instance, all of our recipes were extremely heavy on the salt, butter, cream, and fat, and their excessive use actually detracted from the essential flavor of some of the main ingredients, such as the brussel sprout and lamb, for instance. It is really easy to make a dish taste good with fat, but in this day of promoting healthy eating (think Michelle Obama!), it would really be great to have a cooking class that teaches you to make delicious meals that are also healthy. And it can be done. Regardless, I learned the basics of braising and modified the recipes they gave us to suit my own tastes. Thanks!

I love everything about the pantry, I can't recommend it enough. It is worth fighting to steal a coveted spot within hours of a class being released (before they sell out) and booking your schedule months in advance. I have always known my way around the kitchen but I am so much more confident now. My family is always excited whenever I reach for my recipe pile I brought back from The Pantry.

Been twice with the good friend who introduced me. Pricey, but really worth it both times. Fun chefs, top notch ingredients, lots of learning on offer, and a warm, congenial atmosphere.

Took an Indian cooking class here which was informative and a lot of fun. The class pace was a little fast, but that way we got to see more recipes. This place is tucked away behind their restaurant, but which their instructions they emailed it was easy to find. Parking was not (on a Sunday night) We had to drive around several times to find a spot. The one negative was that the food was super spicy so I couldn't tell if I would even enjoy the dishes if I made them again. I know it was Indian food, but teaching a class to beginner cooks I think they should have toned down the spice level... a lot. The room the class was held was comfy, wine was offered when we arrived and again during the sampling of the food at the end. The instructor was informative and helpful. I would go again, but to a class that wouldn't be as potentially spicy.

I just got take out from the pantry and to say I was disappointed was an understatement. The food was bland and lackluster. We got the Indian comfort food. I don't know if they just had an off night but it isn't something I will be getting again. Save your $55 and go somewhere else....

I took the Winter Greens class with my mom last Saturday. I got her this as a Christmas gift. I'll start out by saying the food was DELICIOUS and I'm overall glad I took the class. I learned a lot of helpful tips and also was able to learn new recipes using greens I don't normally cook with. The teacher was great - I liked him a lot and he was super encouraging and knowledgeable. The setting is adorable - would have loved to be there on a nice sunny warm day to sit outside and enjoy the food. The only downside to it was that you don't really get that much hands-on work throughout the class. Our class made several dishes - risotto, collard greens, biscuits, bean & escarole dish, and panzanella salad - but all I really ever did was cut a few onions and rip a couple greens' leaves up into bite size pieces. For the most part, I just watched other more aggressive classmates & the teacher cook. I really do wish the class was structured so that you each personally make your own dishes. I feel like I'd learn better that way and it would be more fun. Not sure if I'd take another class again - considering it was $80/person, but I am definitely glad I tried it.

I need five more stars to make this review correct. I went to The Pantry's pizza making class (taught by Laura). I'm a huge pizza lover and conneseur, as well as a fan of Delancey's, the partner pizzeria of The Pantry. This was one of the best nights I have had in a long time. I made delicious pizza, had incredible instructions from the lovely Laura and her sidekick Megan, had a great time, and learned so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you

Recently went here for mother's day for the crepe class, and it was so much fun for the entire family and so much good food. It was a great mix of instructional teach and watch the instructor make and example of so of the home-made nutella sauces and hands on of us make the crepes our selves. We made a 3 different type of crepe and vanilla crepe with Carmel sauce and apples, a whole wheat crepe with nutella, and a buck wheat crepe with cheese and ham. All were amazing and something I feel like you can make at home as well. There was lots of food the entire time so go there hungry. I wanna go back and take another class there. Very fun and earned a lot of great skills!

Love. Love. LOVE! LOVE The Pantry. I was lucky enough to have a friend request that I join her in assisting one day over a year ago. Since then I've witnessed countless fantastic classes from Turkish, Belgian, Thai Street Food, Southern Home Cooking, Christmas Gifts, Halloween Candy, Rabbit is the New Chicken, Dim Sum, Malaysian Noodles, South Indian, North Indian, Eggs Benny, French Supper, Food in Jars, Moroccan, Summer Salads, Acid, Gluten Free Baking, Greek Small Plates, Fat, Savory Pies, Ramen, Cassoulet, AND Food Photography. You know, to take awesome pictures of all the fantastic things I can now make. Wow that's a list. The instructors are always fantastic and the ladies running the show have created a fantastic community and conversation around both lost and new arts of cooking. The space is lovely and feels like home no matter what time of year! I strongly recommend attending one of their family style dinners! Not only will you make new friends around the big, wooden table but you'll be spoiled rotten with tasty treats and flowing beverages! I'm grateful to have found The Pantry, treat yourself and a friend to a class or few. You will leave satiated and satisfied!

I went with my co-workers to a daytime cooking of Spanish Street foods. This place is a lot of fun. We began this experience and finished it with a lot of good cheer. It definitely does not feel like a lesson as much as a culinary experience with yourself in the front, cooking! Our course with Spanish Street food was informative to say the least. We learned about the use of chilling the filling of pastry so it does not melt the butter in the pastry dough and deep frying churros without splattering oil everywhere. I was also surprised at how laid back the instructor was. And I'll say this again, at no point did it feel like a class, as much as playing and cooking with friends. The instructors at Pantry really know how to bring the fun out of cooking. In the end, the food was pretty good. Since the instructors provided the ingredients, prepping was almost too easy. This is the part where the instructor's knowledge of ingredients makes the difference between good and excellent. Without their choice of delicious ingredients, the food would have been mediocre.The preparation and cooking does factor into the quality. But overall, the skill level of participants does not matter. I think the Pantry deserves a 5 star because of how fun this experience was for me. I would gladly go back again with friends to cook something wonderful!

I LOVE the idea of the Pantry -- a local space dedicated to teaching food craft and exposing folks to all the local, organic goodness that the region has to offer -- and in theory it has surpassed all of my expectations. The Pantry plays several different roles to further its basic mission. They teach awesome, yet genuinely unique cooking classes (Homemade Halloween candy? Cure your own sausage?). They have all-evening family-style dinners that show off various local foods. I heard they are even planning to source some homemade ingredients for Delancey's amazing pizza! My wife and I went to the Apple Harvest family-style dinner last week and had a wonderful time. The food was amazing, and it was great meeting and talking to the other guests. I loved the soup (apple & celery, with some sort of pesto garnish -- I never would have guessed that it would make a good combination, but it was delicious!). We also volunteered to assist the pizza class (taught by Brandon of Delancey fame). My experience was nothing like j. m.'s. Everyone who worked there was courteous and generous with their time. That said, teaching a cooking class is hard and a lot needs to happen behind-the-scenes to make things feel easy and seamless for the guests. If you want to learn the material, you should just take the class. Assisting is a nice way to see how the Pantry works, pick up some of the content, and build up credits to use for other classes or family-style dinners. But I definitely wouldn't recommend it as your first introduction to the Pantry. If you really want to see what the Pantry is about, actually take a class or go to a dinner.

Chop, Saute, Eat. A variety of hands-on cooking classes from cheese-making, jam-making, pies, thai-street food and more. Sign up early or get yourself on a waiting list. These classes are hard to get-into, and rightfully so. They are chock-full of tips and are extremely interactive. In my class, Thai Street Food, we learned techniques to clean/grill squid, prepared fried chicken wings, a red curry, sticky rice, and betal leaf appetizer. Becky, our teacher, was meticulous, knowledgeable, and energetic. There were 12 of us that worked together to prepare this extensive meal from scratch. At the end, we savored the bites that we worked so hard to make. It was a 3-3.5 hour and very reasonably priced. These clases make great gifts for both the amature and curious chefs.

The family-style dinners at the Pantry make for such a memorable evening! The food is artful, plentiful, delicious and wonderfully unpretentious. The space is perfectly designed and decorated for the dinner-party feel. The hosts are gracious, engaged, and take a lot of pride in their food. This is such a great concept and the Pantry team pulls it off in a warm and genuine way. A must for Seattle food experiences.

THIS PLACE IS A GEM!!! I have taken a cooking class and attended two dinners at The Pantry and all have been fantastic. The owners go to great lengths to make you feel at home and are both excellent teachers and accommodating hosts. The space itself is cozy and beautifully done and the food is extraordinary...whimsical, creative, and all out delicious (especially the desserts). In a city with a plentiful supply of locally oriented, community based kitchens, The Pantry stands out head and shoulders above the pack. I can't wait for the next release of classes and dinners for the new year!