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pros — an intensive in the pro kitchen

Professionals & entrepreneurs

Go Beyond a Single Class. Build Real Skills. Build Real Businesses.

Hands-on, practical instruction in a real-world environment — the space between recreational classes and formal culinary school.

Who it's for

Intentional programming for pros and entrepreneurs

Aspiring Professionals

Considering careers in food, hospitality, baking, catering, or culinary entrepreneurship.

Existing Business Owners

Restaurateurs, caterers, bakers, vendors, and food entrepreneurs.

Passionate Home Cooks

Ready for structured learning beyond a standard cooking class.

Career Changers

Exploring a move into culinary or hospitality.

Programs

Where you'll start

Professional Knife Skills Intensive

$499
4 hours · individual instruction

Foundations to Intermediate Baking

From $3,000
12 sessions · 12 weeks to 12 months · individual

Coming soon

Professional meat fabrication & portioning, plus fish fabrication and preparation techniques.

How we teach

What every program has in common

Hands-onSmall groupHighly personalizedReal-world focusedFlexible

Reviews

What students are saying

★★★★★
“My mom and I took this pastry making class for her birthday and had the best time! We made three different desserts, and everything tasted amazing. The class was intimate, with only about seven other people, which made the experience feel personal and gave us the opportunity to learn so much. It was such a fun activity to do together, and we would absolutely recommend it!”
Danielle Romerovia Google
★★★★★
“Such a great experience and the class was wonderful for all three generations in our family! Great food, fun instructions, and Mark was very knowledgable. Definitely recommend and we plan to cone again!”
JLJames Logginsvia ClassBento
★★★★★
“Such a fantastic experience! We were lucky enough to find Life Plus while looking online for a cooking school appropriate for our teenage son. The 3 hr format allows for so much depth - hands-on cooking from scratch, basic and advanced techniques and skills, and they eat as a group. I was worried 3 hrs would be too long but Marc and his staff are so engaging, it's perfect. Just signed up for another session!”
KB Mvia Google
★★★★★
“Sara was our Thai cooking class instructor, and she was lovely, thoughtful and a very good teacher. She accommodated any preferences, allergies, etc. She carefully explained each ingredient and its impact on the dish. It's obvious that Sara really cared about what we learned and wanted us to enjoy the experience. We ate in the dining area after each dish, and when we returned the kitchen had been reset and prepped for the next dish. The kitchen is clean, neat and the location felt very secure (it was an evening class). It was a delicious meal and a lot of fun. I look forward to cooking the dishes and taking another class there.”
BLBonni Leevia ClassBento
★★★★★
“I had a such a great time in the sushi making class! Marc is an amazing teacher and is with you every step of the way. I felt confident that I could actually go it alone and continue building my skills. I also really enjoyed meeting and connecting with new people. Will definitely be returning for more classes.”
Tamika Lewisvia Google
★★★★★
“Our instructor was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. His instructions were clear and easy to follow. Class was delicious and taught us skills im sure ill never forget!”
ELEdward Limvia ClassBento

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