B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center

4.8
(4 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
707-522-2800
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About The Business

The B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center is an integral part of Santa Rosa Junior College. It is dedicated to providing robust culinary education, featuring Associate Degrees and Certificates in specific areas such as Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, and Wine Studies. These academic programs are structured to equip students with the knowledge and practical abilities required for professional careers in the food service and hospitality sectors through comprehensive training and real-world application.

In addition to its academic offerings, the center serves the broader community through its Community Education division. This division presents a variety of non-credit classes focused on cooking and culinary subjects, making them accessible to the general public. These classes cover a range of topics, including specific international cooking styles, baking techniques, and essential cooking fundamentals.

The center provides well-equipped facilities that support hands-on learning experiences, giving both students pursuing degrees and community participants the necessary environment to practice techniques and improve their culinary capabilities. Instruction is provided by experienced professionals from the culinary field.

Location & Hours

B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center

1670 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, 95401

707-522-2800

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
8:30AM-2PM
Fri
8:30AM-2PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Professional culinary program, Multi-session course, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Baking, Bread Making, Pastry, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, French, Seafood, Sauces & Stocks

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Certified Culinary Instructor

Class types:

Culinary institute

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series, Extended program

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

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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