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Unless otherwise indicated, you may assume that every class is held in the Bayview School of Cooking Kitchen in the mezzanine at Bayview Thriftway on 516 West Fourth Avenue in Olympia, Washington. Sometimes classes take place on the outside deck at Bayview so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.

The icons are to help viewers quickly tell the kind of service the class provides. Each icon means something in particular and there is a key at the bottom of the page to assist with meaning.

- A complementary wine is served with the menu samples. This is not a full glass of wine and is served only in complement to the flavors of the dishes. In most classes you may purchase an additional glass of wine. The staff attending the class will notify you of this option and the price of each glass. Just to make it clear, our class wine samples are complementary: Complementary vs Complimentary.

- Like the wine sample mentioned above, a complementary beer is served with the menu samples. Again, this is not a full glass of beer and is served only in complement to the flavors of the dishes. In most classes you may buy an additional glass of beer. The staff attending the class will notify you of this option and the price of each glass. Again, just to make it clear, our class beer samples are complementary: Complementary vs Complimentary.

- A Guest Chef is leading the class.

- This is a class designed specifically for children. BSC tried hard to make the classes age appropriate and have designed two programs to meet developmentally appropriate groups, the La Petite Chef Academy for children ages 5 - 8 and Mix & Measure for children ages 9 - 13. These classes are not "dumbed" down for children, instead aimed at developing kitchen skills and an understanding of food cuisine that is challenging and fun. We also offer Summer Camps for both age groups with these same concepts in place. Because we want the class to be a positive experience, it is not recommended that you sign your child up for a class that is inappropriate. However, if you believe your child can benefit from a move to the other age group, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss this.

- This is a hands-on adult learning experience taught with your hands in the food. These classes are smaller in size and under the guidance of the instructor, allow students to do the actual preparation and cooking of the dishes. These classes are very popular and usually fill up quickly!

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Unfortunately, no. Except for classes where a complete meal is specifically mentioned, all classes offer ample samples of the dishes prepared. It is our hope that you'll take the learning experience gained in class home with you and prepare complete meals for your friends and family.

Please review the BSC Registration Policy...which basically says "If BSC cancels a class for any reason you’ll be contacted by phone and receive a full refund. If you must cancel a class, please notify us at least four days in advance for a full refund. Cancellations of less than four days will be given 50% credit toward another class. No credit given without pre-cancellation. However, a prepaid reservation is transferable to another attendee." That last sentence is a great opportunity for someone you love or at least like a lot!

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