Welcome!
At Tie My Apron, we believe cooking should be fun, flavorful, and an experience to remember. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned home cook looking to refine your skills, our hands-on cooking classes are designed to inspire confidence and creativity.
Led by an experienced chef and educator, our classes bring people together to learn, laugh, and enjoy great food. From themed workshops to private group events, we provide an interactive and engaging atmosphere where you can explore new techniques, discover delicious recipes, and, most importantly, have a great time.
Background
Welcome to Tie My Apron!
I’m Maia Collins, a passionate chef and educator with over ten years of experience teaching cooking classes. My journey has been all about sharing the joy of cooking—helping people build confidence in the kitchen, explore new flavors, and master essential techniques.
With Tie My Apron, I bring fun, hands-on cooking experiences to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned home cooks. Whether it’s a themed class, a private event, or a group workshop, my goal is to make cooking approachable, exciting, and, most importantly, delicious.
Let’s tie our aprons and get cooking!
Services
Group Cooking Classes
Our group cooking classes are designed for friends, families, and food enthusiasts who want to learn, cook, and enjoy a meal together. In these hands-on sessions, you’ll work alongside others to create delicious dishes while learning essential techniques and kitchen skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced home cook, these classes provide a fun and interactive way to build confidence in the kitchen.
Themed Cooking Events
Take your culinary experience to the next level with our themed cooking events! From seasonal flavors and global cuisines to date nights, each event is crafted around a unique theme that brings excitement to the kitchen. These events are perfect for social gatherings, team-building activities, or anyone looking to explore new flavors in a lively and engaging atmosphere.
One on One Cooking Classes
For a personalized cooking experience, our one-on-one classes offer customized instruction tailored to your skill level and interests. Whether you’re looking to master a specific dish, improve your technique, or gain confidence in the kitchen, these private sessions provide hands-on guidance at your own pace. Perfect for beginners or those wanting to refine their culinary skills, these classes are all about making cooking approachable and enjoyable.
Reviews
“Thank you so much for running the cooking class last night. It's obvious you enjoyed what you were doing and you did a great job of explaining things and running the show. The recipes were simple enough for everyone and really delicious! I believe everyone ate a lot and and had a very good time. I'm glad I got to talk to you for a few minutes about my days in culinary school. I've been out of the kitchen for so long but you brought back some great memories for me. I thank you for that.“ J. Durham
Chef Maia's cooking skills knows no bounds. There are no dishes that can stop her. I have had the privilege of sampling her gourmet meals as well as her pastries....everything has simply been exquisite! I will continue to use Tie My Apron for all of my culinary delights.
Chef Maia is pleasant, very detail oriented and a delight to have cook for you! I am glad to have the opportunity to let everyone else know what they have to look forward to!” -M.Gebhart“I have had the pleasure of having Chef Collins prepare several amazing dinners for me. She always uses the freshest and if possible organic ingredients in preparing these delicious meals. The meals were full of flavor and the presentation was very eye appealing. When she brought the meals to me she was always professional, very upbeat and kind heart. Also the cost of this type of service was in my opinion very reasonable. I will definitely recommend her to friends and family and I will continue to use her service.” -A. Threkeld
“Diversity without losing touch with that, “comfort food” feel, that’s what I get anytime I eat the art of Chef Maia She takes pride in each dish she creates and the taste proves it every time. I have had the personal pleasure of being there for Chef Collins growth from the beginning of her journey. This is truly her passion and her calling which anyone could tell from her bright smile while she cooks. She not only cooks but she also teaches students her skills and encourages them to think of culinary as another route in life. The distinct tastes she creates for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are never to be compared. Even graduating to Baking Sweets sets these young chef levels above the rest." -B. Joppy
