Frequently Asked Questions

I can't even boil water. Can I still come to a class?
Do we bring anything to a class? What should I wear?
We eat in class, right? So I should arrive really hungry?
Do you offer classes for vegetarians/vegans? What about classes that delight both meat and non-meat eaters?
I wanna learn LOTS of knife skills! Which classes do you offer with a knife skills component?
I have dietary restictions/allergies. Can you accommodate me?
Do you have gluten-free dairy free classes for Celiac peeps?
What is your cancellation policy?

I can't even boil water. Can I still come to a class?
Heck, yeah! At Hipcooks our goal is to each everyone something new, beit a total newbie or a total foodie. Please don't be intimidated but rather bring yourself and your ideas to class! Newbies are wonderful - they have no bad knife habits we need to correct, and newbie kitchen minds are so refreshing. With no pre-conceived notions of how things "should" be, they have the potential for great culinary innovations!

Do we bring anything to a class? What should I wear?
No need to bring anything - we've got it all. Aprons, knives, equipment. You just bring your open mind. And enthusiasm, please! Be prepared to learn and have delicious fun. Ah - but since you stand quite a bit, please wear comfy shoes.

We eat in class, right? So I should arrive really hungry?
Yes, you do eat it class! However, most classes involve at least one and one half hours of prep time, so please don't arrive falling-over hungry, because it takes a little time.

Do you offer classes for vegetarians/vegans?
For you veggies out there, I offer these vegetarian classes:
  • A Romantic Dinner for 2
  • Hot Soup Focus Group*
  • Brown Baggin' It*
  • A Sunday Brunch*
  • Endless Summer Salads*
  • Tarts for Tarts
  • Your Just Desserts
  • Cupcake
  • All of the "Spring into Life" series. This series is also vegan.
* (vegans welcome, just let us know in advance)

There are lots of classes that can satisfy both meat eaters and vegetarians. The meat component of the class is either just a small portion of the class and can be skipped or substituted with tofu. Just let us know in advance that you are coming and are a veggie so that we can be sure to accommodate you!
  • Tapas
  • My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class (tons of fun)
  • Healthy, fresh and Zingy #1
  • Cooking for one
  • Pasta in Casa
  • A Shortcut to Nirvana
  • Thai One On
  • Winter Brunch
I think this gives you TONS of options. I look forward to seeing you in class!

I wanna learn LOTS of knife skills! Which classes do you offer with a knife skills component?
Here is a list of classes that have an integrated knife skills component:

For introductory knife skills:
  • Romantic Dinner for 2
  • Oh My God, Cooking for 15 People?!!
  • Healthy Fresh and Zingy 1 and 2
  • Thrill of the Grill
  • A Sunday Brunch
And for more intense rapid-fire fabulous knifing:
  • Brown Baggin It
  • Hot Soup Focus Group
  • Summer Salads
  • Healthy Fresh and Zingy 3

I have dietary restictions/allergies. Can you accommodate me?
Most likely! But please please please, contact us in advance so that we can discuss options for you. Some classes may not be suitable for you.

Do you have gluten-free dairy free classes for Celiac peeps?
Yes, the whole Spring into Life series was pretty much MADE for you. Please check it out, it is very, very, very worthwhile. Otherwise, we can made certain adjustments to classes for you. Again, just let us know WELL in advance! The following classes can/may apply:
  • Healthy Fresh and Zingy - except for the ice cream sandwiches, but you can have just the ice cream!
  • Healthy Fresh and Zingy 2- as long as the pan for the cake is not dusted with flour.
  • Dinner for 15 - no crust on the chocolate tart. It is still SO good, though!
  • Elegant Intimate Dinner Party - same thing - no flour dusted in the pan of the cake.
  • Persian Immersion
  • Hot Soup Focus Group (yum!)

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule your class, you may do so as long as this is up to 48 hours before the class. Students are requested to notify Hipcooks via email with any cancellation requests. Please let us know the date and class location (East or West), and if you wish to receive a makeup number(s) for a future Hipcooks class, or a refund. (If you choose a refund, a $5 per person processing fee will be removed from your refund.)

If it is past the 48 hour mark and you find that you cannot attend, you will still receive the class recipes but your money/option to reschedule will be forfeit. Please note: You may always send someone in your place!