"Chef Rob is a great teacher. I knew next to nothing about cooking before I started my lessons, and now I make a fresh, healthy dinner for my family almost every night. The lessons were based on proper cooking technique, and Rob demystified the entire shopping, prepping, and cooking process. I gained a confidence and knowledge in the kitchen that I didn't think possible.

Before Chef Rob, we relied on take-out and delivery. It was expensive, unhealthy, bland, and depressing. Now, we look forward to dinner every night, and my wife sometimes sends me e-mails during the day asking what I'm making for dinner. We feel much healthier, and our 1-year-old son eats our leftovers for lunch the next day. No more chicken fingers for him and no more take-out for us."

Andy Obstler

"Instead of going out to dinner on a weekend night, we'll invite another couple, plus Chef Rob, to our apartment for a cooking lesson. We've done it several times, and each lesson we choose new dishes to learn to cook. We've made everything from fish tacos to Korean-style spareribs to individual molten chocolate cakes (a favorite!). It's a great way to spend a Saturday night socializing with friends, in the comfort of our own home, while cooking and eating absolutely delicious food. It's a great alternative to eating out at a noisy restaurant.

Chef Rob is a wonderful teacher and always makes the evening fun, interactive, and educational. His passion for food is contagious, and he explains everything in a simple, everyday manner. The food is delicious, and inevitably, we always make the dishes again."

Adrianne and Ari Nathan

"One of the most enjoyable evenings we've had was an interactive dinner party with Chef Rob and ten of our friends We all donned our aprons (husbands too), and under the guidance of Chef Rob and his assistant, we began to peel, chop, and mix our way to an absolutely delicious Asian-inspired meal. It was fun, elegant, and educational, and knowing that we prepared and cooked the meal made the evening that much more gratifying. (Not having to clean up helped, too.)

Chef Rob is passionate about food and his enthusiasm is infectious. An interactive dinner party is a great social evening for couples or ladies' groups. We cannot wait to do it again!"

Patti Anne and Tim Reilly

"Last year was the first time I hosted Thanksgiving for my family. Fifteen people were coming, I had no idea what I was going to do, and I was very stressed about it. I considered having dinner catered, but I wanted to be involved in the cooking of the meal. So I hired Chef Rob to assist me, and I'm glad I did. We planned a delicious and healthy menu, he shopped for the food, and together we cooked everything the day before Thanksgiving. The food was great; my entire family loved everything we cooked, and I it was the best Thanksgiving we ever had. Needless to say, I'll be hosting again this year-with Chef Rob's help, of course!"

Cynthia Wilburn

"My brother and sister-in-law just got married and I wanted to give them a unique gift that showed some thought and creativity on my part. A gift certificate for a Cook with Class lesson was the perfect present. They had a great time cooking with Chef Rob, they learned a ton, and now they use that knowledge whenever they cook for themselves. It's really the gift that keeps on giving.

My gift provided them with an opportunity to spend an unforgettable evening together; they also had the opportunity to use all the cookware they received from their registry! I'll definitely purchase a Cook with Class gift certificate again, since I have other friends getting married soon and I know they'd rather receive this than a picture frame or vase."

Scott Robbin