Becky’s Mindful Kitchen

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(13 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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319-325-3464
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About The Business

Becky’s Mindful Kitchen offers hands-on cooking classes and culinary experiences in Solon, Iowa. The establishment centers its activities around making the process of cooking enjoyable and accessible for individuals and various groups. They present a range of classes covering different world cuisines and cooking themes, offering participants practical skills and recipes they can recreate.

The classes are prepared for various events and people, including specific sessions tailored for date nights, couples, and children. The venue also hosts private events suitable for company team activities and private gatherings. The class content includes a wide selection of global tastes and cooking methods, from European dishes like Italian and French to flavors from Mexico, Thailand, and the Mediterranean region. Additionally, they feature classes concentrating on specific techniques such as making pasta, baking, and grilling.

Each class is structured to be hands-on, encouraging active participation from everyone involved in the cooking process. The intention is to foster a pleasant and interactive setting where individuals can gain the ability to prepare tasty meals. Guests are permitted to bring their own beverages to consume during the class.

Location & Hours

Becky’s Mindful Kitchen

4139 Crosheck Rd NE, Solon, 52333

319-325-3464

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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, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Mediterranean, Spanish, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Pasta Making, Seafood, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Becky’s Mindful Kitchen 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