Always Yours Occasions, LLC

5
(2 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
865-771-7771
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About The Business

Always Yours Occasions, LLC is a company that offers both event planning services and culinary experiences. They assist clients in planning various types of events, including weddings, corporate functions, and private parties, providing support for different occasions.

Beyond event coordination, the company operates a cooking school that provides hands-on classes. These classes cover a range of international cuisines and specific cooking techniques, such as Italian, French, Thai, and Mexican dishes, as well as skills like pasta making, bread baking, and sushi creation. They also offer classes focused on pastry and sauces.

The cooking programs cater to different groups, including classes designed for couples, corporate team-building activities, and sessions specifically for children. Public classes are available, as are options for private cooking events. Instruction is provided by professional chefs, offering participants guidance through the cooking process.

Location & Hours

Always Yours Occasions, LLC

865-771-7771

Hours
Mon
9:30AM-5:30PM
Tue
9:30AM-5:30PM
Wed
9:30AM-5:30PM
Thu
9:30AM-5:30PM
Fri
9:30AM-2PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Pasta Making, Bread Making, Sushi Making, Pastry, Sauces & Stocks

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Always Yours Occasions, LLC 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