Ask Aunt V, 60540, Naperville - The Skillful Cook

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About The Business

Ask Aunt V provides cooking classes located within the Liam Brex space. The establishment focuses on making cooking accessible and enjoyable for various individuals and groups. They offer a schedule of public classes covering diverse culinary interests.

The classes at Ask Aunt V are designed as interactive, hands-on experiences. Both adults and children can participate in sessions tailored to their age group. The curriculum covers a range of global cuisines and specific cooking skills, including baking, pasta making, and preparing dishes from different cultures.

Participants typically work together to prepare a meal under guidance and then enjoy the food created during the class. The atmosphere is intended to be fun and social, making it suitable for date nights, friends gathering, or corporate team events. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages to enjoy with the meal.

Location & Hours

Ask Aunt V

Inside Liam Brex, 222 S Main St, Naperville, 60540

630-717-0716

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Hours

Mon

9AM-6PM

Tue

9AM-6PM

Wed

9AM-6PM

Thu

9AM-6PM

Fri

9AM-6PM

Sat

9AM-6PM

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, Thai, Mexican, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Pasta Making, Sauces & Stocks, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Ask Aunt V 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