Cakes by Tawanda

4.6
(59 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
757-345-2440
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About The Business

Cakes by Tawanda is a business specializing in custom cakes and desserts located in Newport News, Virginia. In addition to creating celebratory cakes, the establishment serves as a place for individuals to learn baking and cake decorating skills.

The business offers a range of classes designed for various ages and skill levels. These classes provide hands-on instruction in techniques such as working with buttercream, fondant, and different piping methods, allowing participants to create their own decorated cakes.

The class schedule includes offerings like cake decorating classes specifically for children. Private lessons are also available and can be booked for events like birthdays or corporate team-building activities. The business provides more structured learning through options such as a multi-session beginner cake decorating course.

Location & Hours

Cakes by Tawanda

13813 Warwick Blvd STE G, Newport News, 23602

757-345-2440

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
11AM-5PM
Wed
11AM-5PM
Thu
11AM-5PM
Fri
11AM-5PM
Sat
11AM-2PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Corporate events, Team-building, Multi-session course

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner

Class themes:

Baking, Cake Decorating

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Multi-week series, Unspecified

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