A Pinch of Salt

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(2 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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347-746-7258
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About The Business

A Pinch of Salt is a cooking school located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. This establishment provides a variety of culinary experiences designed for individuals and groups interested in learning cooking techniques and exploring different cuisines.

The school offers a wide array of public cooking classes covering topics such as Italian, French, Thai, and Indian cooking. They also teach specific skills like sushi making, pasta making, baking, and knife skills. Beyond public sessions, A Pinch of Salt hosts private events suitable for corporate team building, birthday celebrations, and date nights, providing custom culinary experiences. Classes are available for both adults and children.

Participants engage in hands-on cooking activities during the sessions. The class formats range from single sessions typically lasting two to three hours to multi-week series and more extensive professional culinary programs. The school aims to provide learning opportunities suitable for cooks at all skill levels, from beginners to those seeking to expand their existing abilities.

Location & Hours

A Pinch of Salt

306 W 51st St, Hell's Kitchen, 11415

347-746-7258

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Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Multi-session course, Professional culinary program

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Baking, Pastry, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Vegetarian

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series, Extended program

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

A Pinch of Salt Reviews

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli