Bon Vivant Cakes

5
(108 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

Bon Vivant Cakes is an establishment known for creating custom cakes. In addition to their cake services, the business provides baking classes. These classes cover a range of baking topics and techniques.

The classes offered serve different age groups, including both adults and children. They also accommodate private group events such as corporate team-building activities and parties. The learning format is hands-on, with participants working at their own stations to gain practical experience.

The curriculum includes popular baking subjects like cake decorating, making macarons, cookie techniques, and bread baking. The classes are designed to be accessible, often welcoming participants with little to no prior baking experience.

Location & Hours

Bon Vivant Cakes

4749 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, 60625

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
6:30-8:30PM
Fri
6:30-8:30PM
Sat
10AM-6:30PM
Sun
10AM-6:30PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Baking, Pastry, Cake Decorating, Bread Making

Class sizes:

7–15 people, Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

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