Bergen Culinary School

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(8 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

Bergen Culinary School provides cooking instruction located in Bergenfield, NJ. The school offers a wide array of culinary experiences designed for individuals and groups seeking to learn and practice cooking skills. The programs cover various cuisines and techniques, catering to different interests and levels of experience.

The school provides classes for adults, as well as specialized programs for kids and teens, including after-school activities and summer camps. Beyond recreational learning, the school hosts private events such as birthday parties and corporate team building sessions. A professional culinary program is also available for those pursuing a career in the culinary arts. The classes emphasize direct participation, allowing students to gain practical experience.

Class offerings vary in length, from single sessions lasting a few hours to multi-week courses and extended professional training programs. Students can explore themes ranging from international cuisines like Italian and Thai to specific skills such as baking, pastry making, and knife techniques. Classes are structured to accommodate different skill levels, from beginner to advanced. For adult classes, participants are welcome to bring their own beverages.

Location & Hours

Bergen Culinary School

66B S Washington Ave, Bergenfield, 7621

201-484-7260

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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, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Cake Decorating, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Knife Skills, Sauces & Stocks, Holiday Cooking, Street Food, Seafood, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Pasta Making, Dumpling Making

Class sizes:

7–15 people, 15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series, Extended program

BYOB allowed?

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