Buckingham Cooking School and Catering

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Introduction: I don't really know what my competitors do, but I do know how I conduct my classes, they are all hands on, ONE ON ONE hands on approach, from start to finish, I ask all my students to ask as many questions as possible if they don't understand it we go back and do it again, I take time to understand the clients requests, for example some ask for gluten free, vegan, and other means of cooking with healthier ingredients, so I build a culinary program for each individual around what there needs might be the smile on a students face when they finish there first cooking lesson, most say did I really just cook all that,

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Hired 29 times

1 employee

10 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Gina F.

Feb 23, 2015

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Theo came to my home and gave cooking lessons to my daughter (12) and I. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was incredibly impressed with what we received. His pricing is fair, his knowledge is superior and his personality is fantastic. He worked with us for over 6 months once a week. We stopped using him for cooking lessons in the fall because of my daughters school schedule, but I still use him to cater small dinner parties, 25 people and under, and he does an absolutely wonderful job!!!!! Don not hesitate to call him, you won't be disappointed!!

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Morgan h.

Jun 10, 2017

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My reasons to cook are not necessarily to do it on the daily, but to provide for myself and, maybe, others a meal that fills not just the tummy, but the soul. I've been brought up in a traditional Mexican household as a child, the joy of cooking begins from the moment the ingredients are bought, fresh, just for that one meal, and some spare things for the several other meals before the main event. At some point I lost that value, I started eating at places where my palate began to degrade, and the food I cooked at home became bland, and the convenience of going to a restaurant, or fast food, becomes the norm. And the stuff you see on TV!! The seeming intricacy of it all discourages one from evening making pancakes from a premix, we rather buy them frozen! I walked into Theo's kitchen and I felt as if a friend had invited me to cook, thankfully a friend who knows how to cook! No fancy terms, no fancy equipment, here is our ingredients, one knife, spatula set, an apron, some bowls, a pot and top grille. No measuring cups, no instructional book, no endless notation. Watch, learn, do. Measurements of more, handful, generous quantities are used. Cooking as I remember, simple to make, not simple in flavor. The smell and taste of something substantial, something earned. The first session was something simple, it was extremely encouraging that I am not a complete clutch with a knife, Theo makes the lesson go on as a conversation, encouraging on every step, so you do not feel as if you need to ask a million questions, the answers come, I am a trainer myself, so I know there is more listening when learning something new. The lesson is very hands on, the ingredients are simple and it is fun! I am very happy with my first lesson, I was able to bring lunch back to my mom, she tried to guess the ingredients, but she was amazed when I told here that was no blender needed, there was no manufactured ingredients, all from fresh ingredients. I am already signed up for a second lesson, very excited to continue learning. I won't be a chef, but I will be someone who can cook a meal that I am proud to eat and, maybe, share.

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Dorali D.

Feb 1, 2015

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We had a fun and educational evening with chef theo. He is encouraging and very hands on. Looking forward to our next class!

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Eric L.

Jul 15, 2014

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Chef Loannou is a high energy, hands on teacher. He made it easy to learn and made an emphasis on making sure we understood the reasons why it's cooked this way. I've already cooked some of the things he taught me and the results were great! I've only had the joy of taking his class once but will definitely see him more regularly once things settle down. I would highly recommend this chef to anyone serious about learning how to cook.

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Jigar V.

Nov 22, 2014

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Theo is an excellent instructor! He will work right along side you and help you use your instincts to get the right amount of ingredients and guide you throughout. He is very enthusiastic about teaching, as demonstrated by the time and energy he puts into making you a better cook!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing for cooking lessons are fixed, as posted. Personal events and lessons will vary dependent on duration, number of people, and food costs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To understand what they want to accomplish, and then create the correct course for them to succeed.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Graduated from the International Hotel and Catering Institute. Also received a teaching credential from the Culinary Institute of America, NY.