Hot Stove Society

Looking for something different to do on a cloudy Seattle evening? Want to impress your friends at your next dinner party? If either of those questions is yes, consider taking a class at Hot Stove Society.Whether you are a newbie cook or you've got mad skills, there's always something more to learn. Hot Stove has a variety of classes available and the list is kinda awesome. In addition to cooking classes such as Thanksgiving Bootcamp, Japanese Potstickers, Breadbaking 101, and French Macarons, they also offer beverage-focused options like wine pairing or cocktail making. Cool. On my first visit I opted for the advanced gnocchi class to learn how to make squash and beet varieties. We were treated to demonstrations and tastings of multiple pastas and then worked in groups to recreate the gnocchi ourselves. While mine did not turn out quite as good as Chef's, they were flavorful and with practice I'll get better. Cooking classes are a fun activity that you can do solo or with friends. Learn something new, sharpen your existing skills, and enjoy the experience.

We came to make soup! It was pretty awesome- way better than the Sur La Table classes (my only comparison). The chef was awesome, super personable and fun, and encouraging of using recipes as a guide and doing whatever you want! We arrived late (oops). When we got there, the chef had started showing how to prep a soup. She demonstrated making a few types of soups (while we tasted them) for about an hour. After, we were released to make two different soups. It was great! We got to take home the soups that we made- and it comes out to like 8 portions! My only 'complaint' is that one of the girls who was helping was not the friendliest. My husband and I both made innocent mistakes (esp for people who are not chefs) and she kind of condescendingly came over to tell us what we were doing wrong. There was a bit too high of an expectation that people are coming in with base knowledge. Maybe she was just having a bad day, but for how much we paid, the experience should be all fun.

This place is so fun! Went here for a work event and had a total blast. The facilities were really nice, the teachers were awesome, and the food was delicious. It seems like they have a lot of different types of classes but for ours we made Asian dumplings in teams. Our instructors showed each group how to make a few different varieties of dumplings and then they set us loose to make the best ones we could. They had all the ingredients and tools we needed to make awesome food. We even got to come up with our own secret sauce and plate them. Then, the instructors blind judged all of them and we all sat down as a big group to eat our creations. I had never done anything like that before but it was so fun. The dumplings we made were so good and it was perfect for spending time with coworkers outside of the normal office. I'd love to come back here for a date night or weekend meal with friends. Big fan of this place!

Whenever we travel to other countries, we've started trying to take cooking classes. We find that discovering the food of a place, helps you understand it better...and we love to eat and want to recreate deliciousness any way we can! While we live in Washington, we'd never done a cooking class. Serendipitously, my parents saw an add for a Bao making class and got us tickets for Christmas. Fast forward to this past weekend where we had one of our favorite experiences in a long time! Plus we got a glass of wine or beer whilst cooking - The Montucky Cold Snack paired particularly nicely with the whole night!"Bow to the Bao" was a class focused on Bao making, from dough, to filling to the actual teaming. It takes place on the second floor of the Hotel Andra in downtown Seattle and was intensely entertaining and informative! Jamie Freedman was our chef and is great at her job! She's smart, funny, low key and made the whole class easy and fun.Classes range from 2 hours, to a whole weekend, and rumor has it, to an entire week as they used to run summer camps! Sounds like they may be restarting it in the near future.The Bao class was 2 hours long and showed us everything from mixing the dough all the way to fun folds! Great class and a fun way to learn something new and unique, in a great setting!We came, we made, we baked, we ate - a great night indeed!

Super Lunch Club today celebrating the work of Julia Child, on her birthday!The demo class offered lots of great tips on planning for a Salade Compose, knife skills, plating, and prepping. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. The repast? C'est délicieux!! Can't wait to come back!⁣

My mom, aunt and I spent a weekend in Seattle recently and we stayed at The Hotel Andra so we were checking things out nearby to do. We stumbled upon The Hot Stove Society which is located in this really cool space in The Hotel Andra. Our first night there we actually got to see Tom Douglas giving a cooking class so that was pretty awesome. IT was packed and lots of activity was going on, it looked really exciting! We signed up for a lunch class for 25 dollars. There was no hands on cooking in this "class" but lots of instruction, entertainment and we had a great lunch. This particular class was on hot to make a steak sandwich, wedge salad and onion rings. Our instructor walked us through all the steps in a great kitchen setup with lots of TV screens so there was no chance you couldn't see. Lunch and a show for 25 bucks! We will be going back.

I went here for a class to learn to make some cocktails. They do all kids of training and it is a very good facility. They are also really well-organized and the setup is great for training.The instructor was excellent and the guide they provide is really useful. They just mention the spirits for the most part in recipe, fortunately the instructor provides details on the exact spirits to get (although the names can be hard to understand).I was kind of expecting to actually mix the drinks--instead, they showed them being made and then served them to everyone. Instruction is more effective if you can also do it--but here, I think it is not too bad because the techniques were not too difficult. The drinks were really good--then I was also pleased was the food that accompanied it. It was a fun time.

I've taken several culinary classes from Sur La Table, PCC, ASUW Experimental College, North Seattle CC, Cook's World, and Cucina Casalinga, but today was my first class via Hot Stove Society. I attended the second sold-out course, Potsticker Love with Hsiao-Ching Chou and her mother, Helen Chou. Hot Stove Society is located on the second floor of Hotel Andra in downtown Seattle and related to the Tom Douglas restaurant empire. The folks who oversaw the program really complement the guest chef instructors. Friendly and welcoming staff, class materials, and a well-accessorized environment, that allowed for a fun, hands-on, interactive class. Thanks to everyone involved that made for a great birthday present. Highly recommended!

I've taken two classes at Hot Stove Society, a cooking school owned by the famous Tom Douglas. One was a holiday cookie decorating class and the other was a soup making class.Their website is really nice and has photos and descriptions for the various classes. We actually had a gift certificate and it was super easy to use. I think most of their classes sell out, so just make sure you plan ahead a little.Hot Stove Society is located on the second floor of Hotel Andra. We showed up really early, so we just hung out in the hotel lobby, but there is also a waiting area on the second floor.Our class started with a knife skills demo by Chef Annie. She was wearing a microphone, so it was easy to hear her and there is an overhead camera so you can see a close up of what she's doing on the television monitors. She gave us some background info on the food we were going to cook and tips on how to prepare some of the vegetables. While she was talking some of the assistant teachers made us a small lunch: grilled cheese sandwich with brussels sprouts on the side. I know it sounds simple but it was delicious and seasoned well!After the demo finished, we broke into small groups of 4 to prepare one soup. Our team was assigned Chicken Noodle Soup (my favorite). I was there with my husband and we happened to be paired up with another random couple, but they were really cool and we had fun chatting and cooking with them. Our supervising chef (Sean) was also super nice and helpful.At the end each person gets to take home 1 quart (4 cups) of each soup (chicken noodle, potato leek, and beef minestrone). You also get the recipes as well.I know the classes can seem pricey, but they are a lot of fun and you get to take home great tasting food. It is definitely more fun that cooking at home because they have lots of people helping you and you also don't have to clean anything up at the end!

I was here for a team event and I cannot recommend it enough. The staff were so warm and welcoming. The recipes were sophisticated but easy to execute with guidance which means we all learned some great cooking tips but didn't feel pressured. The food turned out amazing. Highly highly recommend. (Big thanks to the team for hosting us!)