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Chef’s studio · Columbia, MD
Cook With Ben
A chef's townhouse kitchen in Columbia with six-course private classes for up to six
4.959 Google reviewsRanked #2 of 13 cooking schools in Baltimore
Date night
Evening classes made for two
Beginners
No experience needed
Birthdays & groups
Private parties for up to 6
About Cook With Ben
Cook With Ben is Chef Ben Tehranian's own kitchen, in a townhouse in Columbia's Village of Long Reach. He has over 30 years of professional experience, and he teaches small private sessions for one to six people. There is no fixed calendar. You choose the date and time, any day of the week, between 11:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Each class runs about three hours and covers a full six-course menu: appetizer, soup, salad, entree, side dish and dessert. The sample menus lean classic and French, with duck a la orange over saffron risotto, Veal Oscar with Bearnaise, lobster bisque and Crepes Suzette, plus Maryland crab soup and crab cakes. Along the way he teaches knife skills, sauces and stocks, and how to time a meal so every course is ready together. He offers vegetarian menus too.
Students cook everything themselves. Then Ben plates each course and serves it as a sit-down dinner, or you can take it home. The school holds a 4.9 Google rating from 59 reviews, and much of the praise comes from couples, families and people who got a class as a gift.
Good to know
- A $25 deposit is due at registration. There are no refunds, but you can reschedule or send a friend in your place.
- Book at least 72 hours before the date you want.
- Aprons, kitchen towels and carry-out containers are provided, so you don't need to bring anything.
- The home kitchen holds up to 6 guests. Groups of 7 or more need to book a class in their own kitchen.
- Payment is by check, cash, Visa or Mastercard.
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Cook With Ben: common questions
How much does a class cost?
$98 per person, with the cost of food included. A $25 deposit is due when you register, and the rest is paid on the day of the class.
How many people are in a class?
Classes are private and can be booked for one student or more. Ben's kitchen holds up to 6 guests. Groups of 7 or more are taught in the student's own kitchen.
Is it suitable if I'm just learning to cook?
Yes. Classes are set up for both novice and experienced cooks, and the chef tailors them to your skills and questions.
What if I need to cancel?
Once you register there are no refunds, but you can reschedule or send a friend in your place.
Can Ben teach in my own kitchen?
Yes. He offers private classes in your home kitchen, with a minimum of three students.
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