CASA – The Chef Apprentice School of the Arts

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Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

CASA, The Chef Apprentice School of the Arts, offers a distinct approach to culinary education. This institution focuses on placing students directly into operating restaurant kitchens where they train under the guidance of experienced professional chefs. This model provides hands-on learning and real-world experience from the beginning of the program.

The primary offering is a structured six-month culinary apprenticeship program. This intensive program is designed to build fundamental skills and expose students to a wide array of culinary techniques and global cuisines. The curriculum includes essential topics such as knife skills, preparing sauces and stocks, baking, and pastry, alongside exploring various international cooking styles including Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, and Mexican.

This program is tailored for individuals aspiring to pursue a career within the culinary industry. By providing practical training within an active professional kitchen setting, CASA aims to prepare students effectively for potential employment opportunities upon their successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Location & Hours

CASA – The Chef Apprentice School of the Arts

6500 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, 90028

323-364-8218

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Hours
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Additional Information

Class types:

Professional culinary program

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Knife Skills, Sauces & Stocks, Seafood

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Culinary school

Class duration:

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