The food industry was booming before the pandemic with endless eating options for the adventurous. However, many restaurants are now closed and even the ones which are open might only be serving deliveries. The dining experience that we are used to is unlikely to come back until we control this danger to public health. In the meantime, we might recreate fine dishes in our own kitchens with the help of experienced chefs. They are ready to help us elevate our lunches and dinners with virtual cooking classes. Consider the following before enrolling in one:
Interaction
The first thing to ask is whether you will be watching recorded videos of the chefs doing the cooking or will you be seeing them virtual cooking classes. If it’s real-time, then you will have the chance to interact with the chefs. Ask them questions, engage in playful banter, or just greet them if you’re shy. You are likely to learn more from observing them this way because of the interactivity in the class. You could also talk to your classmates for the day. It would also be nice if the chefs can observe your work and provide tips on how you can improve.
Cost
There are lots of freely available content that tackles how to prepare nearly every dish known to man. Just go online and watch the videos if this is good enough for you. These are easy on the wallet as you only need to invest time. However, if you are looking for something that is more then online classes may be the way to go. You will be paying for the experience but you will also be learning from skilled chefs who are respected in their chosen field. You will learn skills and acquire knowledge that only professionals of their caliber can provide. This could be worth the money.
Feedback
See whether the courses being offered have reviews or ratings. Read the comments to have some idea of what it’s like in class. See which lessons are the best to take and which ones you should avoid. Get to know the instructors before you start so that you can set realistic expectations.
Lesson
Lastly, check out the different available lessons and enroll in the ones that pique your interest. You could be making sushi, Bolognese pasta, chocolate confections, crepes, macarons, steaks, raviolis, and many more. Each chef specializes in a certain dish so go wherever your heart takes you.
