FOLLOWUP: Prep Table open in North Admiral

A week and a half after a reader tip pointed us to a new business in North Admiral, the proprietor of Prep Table has announced it’s officially open. Jillian Shane is offering cooking classes, describing them as “A new way to approach food and cooking. Learn the techniques chefs know that will teach you how to cook more delicious food!” Her background: “I have 8 years’ experience and in that time I have worked for three James Beard-winning Chefs. My focus at Prep Table is to share cooking techniques…not just make recipes. And almost as importantly, to grow a community with people. Food = Community.” The teaching kitchen is at 4304 SW Walker and the classes are listed online.

Nwmama November 14, 2018 (2:42 pm)

Each class is $80. Will I walk away with a full belly in addition to the knowledge/experience?

WSMom November 14, 2018 (3:48 pm)

$80 does sound like a lot but we have to keep in mind that they have to pay rent, purchase the food AND make some money on top of that. I doubt there will be many in the class so probably pretty hands on.

onion November 14, 2018 (4:42 pm)

I agree with both comments. I also want to add that the course topic would have to be extremely compelling to justify my investing $80 for a two hour lesson — and not just something I can figure out on my own. I’ve taken a number of such courses, including hands on work, at PCC.

aa November 14, 2018 (6:25 pm)

I didn’t see “hands on” classes mentioned on their site. I wonder if they are just demonstrating techniques. If so that will be a hard sell. From what I’ve seen, most cooking classes are pricey.

Jenny November 14, 2018 (11:14 pm)

I love learning new kitchen techniques and look forward to visiting! The prices are in line with other cooking classes when meals are not included. I do appreciate when a snack is part of the deal, though.

Mbanana November 15, 2018 (1:44 pm)

I am excited about this place as well! I signed up for one of the classes the moment my husband told me about this post.

Belltown Foodie November 15, 2018 (3:39 pm)

I do not find the pricing objectionable – is very similar to classes I have taken in other venues like The Pantry in Ballard and Chef Shop and Bon Vivant cooking school. My one suggestion is that their website give a bit more information on the classes and also bios on the instructors teaching the class. Hands on? Demo only? I do plan to check from time to time to see what classes are offered that might interest me. I am pleased to see a cooking class venue in West Seattle

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