FAQ
Considering joining a cooking class, but have some questions? Look no further! We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers to help give you all the information you need when deciding if cooking classes are right for you.
Anyone who loves cooking and shares a passion for cooking can be a host.
However, for health & safety, each host requires a food handler card to host an event from anywhere. More info here. Your location should also have a food permit based on your county and state.
You can sign up online here. https://cloud.biteunite.com/signup
You can use your ID card or business registration to register as host.
- Cooking classes
- Team building
- Online cooking classes
- Private dinner
- Private chef menu (Travelling to guest location)
- Food tours
- Wine tasting
- Mixology event
- Food related experiences
Exposure to a larger audience with BiteUnite global community. Digital marketing support. i.e. Tiktok , Instagram, influencers, SEO, etc.
You can host an event anywhere, from your home or your shared commercial space with others.
Most important. The space should have relevant food permits based on your city, county, or state.
Suppose you are interested in hosting at our shared kitchen in Hong Kong or San Francisco. Please see the FAQs section below.
We recommend each host obtain a food certificate manager.
In addition, relevant Food permit and insurance is recommended at your location.
- Apply as a host here. https://cloud.biteunite.com/signup
- Create your profile and experiences based on actual experiences.
- Connect your bank account with stripe. (Please make sure to log out from stripe if you already have other accounts)
- Submit and meet our team for the final review.
To be listed under online cooking classes,
- Categorize under online class and add "Online cooking classes" on your headline
- List the page with ingredients lists under what guests should bring.
- After the guest book, You can provide the zoom link.
After you submit your profile, experiences, and food handler card, our team will go through the approval process once it is approved. It will go LIVE under the city that you are hosting.
Start with the Right pricing, a Great picture of the food, your profile, and the space for the experiences. It's about managing expectations.
Choose a menu that is hands-on and engaging.
A three-course meal, entree, main dish, and dessert make an excellent course for a cooking class event.
Guests want to have a delicious and complete meal after the entire experience.
Word of mouth is the best way to spread the news about your class. If your guests love your experiences, they will come back with more people.
For cooking classes
- Equipment is set up and ready 30 minutes before class starts.
- Have a co-host support you if you host a more extensive group of six guests or more.
- Prepare all ingredients in the portion that you require for the group size.
- Recommend time: Cooking one hour - 1 hour, Dining 1 hour.
- Hands-on cooking: The guest should be engaged during the class.
- Your support team can help with photos during the class, set up and break down.
The guest can message the host with the PRO plan through their dashboard. For the Free and core plan, the guest will message through BiteUnite
Guests will be happy if the food is delicious; they enjoy the cooking. And learn something NEW.
Each host must connect their bank with the stripe on the dashboard to receive payment from the booking.
Please add tax based on your location on the dashboard under the location details.
Stripe takes care of fund transfers. It takes two business days for the U.S. and 7 days for Hong Kong.
Review emails sent after the event to the guest to get their feedback about the experiences.
If the guest cancels seven days before the event, they will receive an auto refund from your stripe. If you wish to process a refund after seven days, you can do it manually on your stripe dashboard.
Each host is responsible for their permit and license for the activities required by their city and state.
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Each guest will purchase their ingredients to join the online class.
Some hosts also offer cooking kits for purchase. After booking, the host will provide the Zoom link and ingredients lists via email.
Each host held experiences either online or in-person from their location.
Please check the site before your booking. The confirmation booking email will include the full address of the event.
Guests can book a private on the experiences page. The host defines Min of the guest.
After your experiences, you can provide feedback via review to the host.
After your payment, you should receive an email confirmation. Sometimes the email goes to the junk email box. Please check. If you dont receive the confirmation email, please reach us at cloudcommunity@biteunite.com
Each host has its cancellation and reschedules policy.
Please check the information under each experience before your booking.
Each host has its pricing & tax based on its location.
Please check the information under each experience before your booking.
You can browse experiences online and RSVP with the payment.
Our expert team has vetted each host on the BiteUnite platform based on their experiences, permits, and credibility.
We guarantee the cancellation and rescheduling policy on all bookings on our platform.