How much does a public class cost?

Public classes are typically $60, but prices vary. Each class description on the calendar lists its price.

Can I book a private class for a small group?

Yes. Private classes take 1 to 8 people. The cost is $440 total for up to 4 people, plus $65 for each extra person up to 8. Groceries are included.

Does Whisked Away host kids' birthday parties?

Yes. A 2 1/2 hour party costs $600 for up to 8 children, including the birthday child. It covers a menu, recipe packet, aprons, a kitchen safety review, and set-up and clean-up. Two adults may stay.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can get a refund up to seven days before class and exchange a class up to four days before. Within four days, there are no refunds or exchanges. Gift certificates follow the same rules.

Can they handle dietary needs?

Preset private menus can sometimes be adapted for gluten-free or vegetarian diets for an extra $25. Custom menus start at an extra $50. The kitchen is not nut free.

Cooking school · Phoenix, AZ

Whisked Away Cooking School

Small Phoenix home cooking school run by Maggie Norris, a Food Network alum

5.09 Google reviewsRanked #9 of 18 cooking schools in Scottsdale

About Whisked Away Cooking School

Whisked Away is Maggie Norris's cooking school in Phoenix. It started in 2009, when a group of neighbors asked her to teach a class at her home. Maggie trained at Scottsdale Culinary Institute and worked at the Food Network in New York with chefs like Mario Batali and Emeril. She later spent years as a regional chef for Dacor appliances. She also appears on Your Life Arizona and runs a summer kids' camp.

Public classes have a set menu and date. Anyone can sign up, and they're usually about $60. Private parties and team builders are hands-on, so everyone cooks together. You pick the date and choose a menu from her list. Companies such as Intel, Starbucks and American Express have booked team events.

Classes take place in a permit-exempt home kitchen, not a commercial space. The school has a 5-star Google rating from 9 reviews. Past students mention date nights with friends and say beginners and experienced cooks both pick up new skills.

Good to know

You can get a refund up to 7 days before class or exchange up to 4 days before. After that, no refunds or exchanges.
Kids' Camp registrations can't be refunded, returned or exchanged.
Food is made in a permit-exempt kitchen that the county health department doesn't inspect. All staff hold Food Handler's cards.
The kitchen is not nut free.
Adapting a preset private menu for gluten-free or vegetarian diets costs $25 extra. Custom menus start at $50 extra.