About CookMaster
We design chef-led, results-oriented courses that turn home cooks into confident creators. Every minute of every lesson has a purpose.
Mission
Accessible culinary education—clear, practical, and outcome-driven. We believe skills beat recipes: learn techniques first, then build your own signature dishes.
Story
From pop-up classes to a global platform
We started as weekend pop-ups and evolved into comprehensive, structured online tracks driven by feedback and measurable outcomes.
Instructional design principles
- Scaffolded lessons with practice checkpoints
- Immediate feedback and practical tasks
- Spaced repetition for long-term retention
Timeline
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First experimental pop-up classes in a shared kitchen, 20 students.
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Launched beginner-to-intermediate track with measurable outcomes and feedback loops.
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Scaled to chef-led cohorts; introduced accessibility-first video production.
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Transparent curriculum standards published; 95% learner recommendation score.
Methodology
Technique-first
Knife skills, heat control, seasoning, emulsions—master techniques to adapt to any recipe.
Deliberate practice
Short, focused drills with timed targets and rubrics. Practice, submit, iterate.
Evidence-based
Spaced repetition, dual coding, and retrieval practice built into course rhythm.
Outcomes you can taste
Each module ends with portfolio dishes to benchmark your progress.
Team
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A. Rivera — Culinary Director
Curriculum architect with 15+ years in professional kitchens and education.
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J. Chen — Head of Education
Specialist in outcome-based learning, assessment, and instructional analytics.
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M. Patel — Chef Instructor
Expert in sauces and seasoning, known for clear explanations and precise technique.
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D. Smith — Platform Lead
Focuses on accessibility, speed, and learning tools that just work.
Trust & Proof
4.9/5 average rating (12,842 reviews)
30‑day satisfaction guarantee
Captions, transcripts, high‑contrast support
Completion Rate
82% average within 6 weeks
Learner Support
Response in under 24h
Contact
+1 (415) 602-9384 • [email protected]
Curriculum Design Checklist
We open our process. Use our checklist to evaluate any cooking course for clarity and rigor.