FAQ
General Information
What classes do you offer?
We offer classes that are open for all levels, Saturday to Thursday for adults and for children. Each class runs from 1h30 to 4 hours long depending on the complexity of the menu. Click here (add link) if you want more information.
How Does the Class work? Do I need to bring anything?
Just your passion and your smile J Top Chef Cooking studio will provide all you need for your cooking session (ingredients & apron).
During your class, you will be preparing the menu that you have previously selected on www.topchefdubai.com/agenda.
The chef will take you through every single step of the recipes and will give you tips & tricks to ensure that at the end of the class you will have prepared a stunning dish.
You will then be invited to eat the food you have prepared in our stylish dining room. We prefer to avoid take away as a safety measure.
The recipes will be sent to your e-mail within 48 hours after the class so you can recreate them at home.
Does Top Chef Offer Kids Classes?
Yes we do. Our Mini Chef classes are suitable for children aged 7-12 years. The Budding Chef classes are the ones suitable for teenagers (from 13 to 19 years old). Your child can attend alone if you wish or you are more than welcome to join them and take a class together for a Saturday Lunch Fever experience.
Please take a look at our website to see our schedule.
We can also organize bespoke children’s parties – simply send us an email and we can send you all the details!
What type of cuisine do you offer?
Our Chefs are French so all our recipes are mainly French inspired, however if you have a particular request please contact us and we will do our best to answer to your needs.
We also welcome visiting Chefs to run International Cuisine classes such as Italian, Thai, Middle Easter and many more.
Do you offer professional courses?
We don’t offer professional courses; our classes are for entertainment and fun purposes only.
Do you deliver certificates?
No we don’t deliver certificates, as we are not a culinary school.
I have an entertainer voucher, how does it work?
The Entertainer Voucher is only valid for the class mentioned. For example, if it says Buy One Chef to Be class and get one Chef to Be Class free. You have to make a booking for 1 pax; pay 395 dhs for 1 pax & mention in the comment box that you will be 2 pax (the other one is free of charge).
You have to present your entertainer voucher on the day of the class as without it you will be charged.
Do I have to be on time for my class?
Yes it’s really important to be on time as you will be with other guests, we will wait for 5 minutes and if you are running late the class will start without you. If you are arrive more than 15 min after the class has started, we reserve the right not to accept you.
Booking a Class
How do I book a class?
Booking a class is very easy! Simply click on “Cooking classes” and our schedule will appear for upcoming classes. You’ll find details of classes for the next FOUR WEEKS, we upload next month’s classes on the mid of each month.
And don’t forget to keep your eye on the website & on our Facebook page for promotional classes and offers.
What are you different modes of payments?
- At the studio
- Online through our website
- Deposit in an Emirates NBD cash machine
- Bank Transfer
When you make your booking online, you are only reserving a space. Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of your payment. If you have a gift voucher (Top Chef or You Got a Gift), simply select this payment option and enter your voucher number when booking your class then present it to us when you come for your class. Without your voucher you will have to pay for the class.
Can I book only for myself?
Yes you can, we do not have minimums on our regular classes.
We require a minimum of 4 persons for our Guest Chef classes only.
If the class is fully booked, what can I do?
If a class is full please feel free to sign up to the wait list!
Should a place open up, you will receive an email asking you to confirm a place through our website.
I have not yet received my recipes – How do I get them?
Your recipes will have been sent out by email in the 48hrs following your class. If you have not received this email, please check that it has not gone in to your spam folder. You can also access your class recipes by logging in to “My Account” – each new recipe will be added to your account after the class has taken place.
If your class recipes are not in your account, please send us an email containing your booking reference and the date and time of your class – we will then send your recipes to you as soon as we can!
Gift Vouchers
How do I buy a gift card?
The best way is to buy your gift card on our website for the class of your choice. Alternatively you can pop by the studio and buy it directly from us.
How long is the gift card valid for?
It’s valid for 6 months from the date of purchase for all vouchers except the Top Chef Gourmet that is valid 12 months.
I would like to extend the expiry date of my gift voucher, is that possible?
Gift Cards are valid for 6 or 12 months from the date of purchase. This date is non-extendable so we strongly advise that you book your class well in advance of the expiry date to ensure you have a wide selection of classes and recipes to choose from.