The Fig Cooking School - Milford

My husband and I and our two friends participated in a cooking class at the Fig Cooking School last Thursday, June 7, 2018. This was something we have been wanting to do for a very long time and finally had the opportunity. The class far exceeded our expectations. We arrived 15 minutes prior to the start time, signed in and were given our aprons, water and a very nice welcome! There were 18 in our group, which is a very large group, but Heidi and her staff facilitated the event with ease, professionalism, providing a very laid back, relaxing atmosphere! Heidi explained why she used every ingredient and where the ingredients can be purchased and explained her cooking techniques every step of the way. For instance, our class made Fried Chicken, Corn Bread and Cucumber Salad. She used a Cast Iron Skillet to make the Fried Chicken and the Corn Bread. Using the Cast Iron Skillet is definitely the key to making great Fried Chicken and Corn Bread. When we were done with the lesson, everyone sat down together and we were served our meal by Heidi and her Staff. We got to sit and talk with everyone and Heidi even sat down with us after the meal was done to get our feedback on the lesson and the meal. It was such a great overall experience!! We will definitely attend another class. Actually there were people there that have been several times already, which speaks volumes to the experience. There were Mother/Daughters, Friends, Husbands and Wives and even a mother who came by herself. It was a great mix of people. If you thinking about signing up for one of Heidi's classes, please don't hesitate; you will NOT be disappointed!! Thank you to Heidi to you and your staff for making our evening so memorable and enjoyable. GREAT JOB!!! Pam Joe Skorupski

Since there are plenty of wonderful reviews about Heide's cooking school, I would like to mention how much my husband and I enjoyed Heide's inaugural brunch today. The menu is small but select with a couple of pretty unusual entrees. I had the salmon timbale (smoked salmon filled with trout mousse served on a cucumber salad and garnished with pickled red onion) and my husband had the lavender and chocolate chip pancakes. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. My husband also had the Thai iced tea, an unusual combination of black tea, spices and I believe coconut milk. My husband is in a wheelchair and the entire space is beautifully accessible. Warm, efficient service rounded out a lovely experience.

Wow best time ever!!!! I recommend everyone to take time to do this at least once!!!

Heide, the owner and head chef of Fig, helped me plan a PERFECT surprise 40th party for my husband at Fig. She worked with me to come up with a menu he would love, thought of all the little details (ways to make the event personal, how to get him there for the surprise , and was just a perfect accomplice for organizing the event! We cooked delicious Mexican food, and everyone participated as much or as little as they wanted in the food preparation process. It was the perfect blend of friends catching up talking celebrating, and learning some amazing recipes that are not hard to replicate at home (we have made the dessert twice already and the main meal as well, in just the ten days since the party!! . Heide doesn't just teach you the recipes, she also has so much information on where to get great local ingredients, little techniques to make prep faster, etc. I *highly* recommend Fig for a private party, and I'm looking forward to signing up for additional classes as well--it would be fun to do with friends and also a great birthday gift for anyone who enjoys cooking.

I’ve taken three classes at the Fig Cooking School: Beyond the Sea, A Summer Evening in Provence, and Spice Market Morocco. All were excellent. I had a fun time and three great meals. I came away with the hands-on knowledge and clearly-written recipes to enable me to make all of the dishes myself at home, which I have done several times. I’ve brought some to parties, where they were a big hit, and have cooked the full meals for friends to great acclaim. The chef/teacher, Heidi Lang, is winderful: knowledgeable, accessible, warm, fun and funny. Most of my classmates were couples, or a group of friends, but I went solo and did not feel like the odd man out. It was just a fun time with a great group of people.