Collard Gal, Oakland

Signature service: Wellness Coaching and Cooking Classes
Established: 2010
Reservations/Appointments: Required
Staff Size: 2–10 people
Average Duration of Services: 1–2 hours
Brands Used: Vegetables
Pro Tip: These classes are best for people looking for everyday cooking skills and inspiration

Q&A with Psalm Lewis, Owner

Sometimes it's all about the little things in life. What supplemental courtesies do you include with your main services to leave clients with a smile on their face?
We give out a class booklet that includes shopping lists and healthy kitchen stocking tips. Folks walk away knowing they can recreate demonstrated dishes and improvise for delicious results.

When and how did you first develop a passion for your work?
I took a vegetarian cooking class with my little brother and it helped me to get cooking. Watching the Chef make the dishes and being able to taste a variety of ingredients I wasn't familiar with helped me to connect with the cookbooks I had at home.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
My classes are practical and make sure the cooking process is accessible to the home chef. This is about cooking that fits the lifestyle of everyday people. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy more vegetables daily.