Castle Peak Farm

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(6 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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412-491-7853
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About The Business

Castle Peak Farm is a working farm, event venue, and culinary destination situated in Jamul, California. The farm is dedicated to sustainable agriculture practices, cultivating a variety of seasonal produce, herbs, and flowers. It serves as a picturesque setting for private events and gatherings, offering a unique connection to the source of food.

A central offering at the farm is its cooking class program, which focuses on the farm-to-table concept. These classes utilize ingredients harvested directly from the farm or sourced from local producers, providing participants with a fresh and seasonal cooking experience. The sessions are hands-on, allowing individuals to engage directly with the ingredients and cooking techniques under the guidance of skilled chefs.

The cooking classes cater to various interests and occasions, including public workshops, private bookings, and team building activities. Popular class themes include crafting fresh pasta and preparing seasonal dishes that highlight the farm’s bounty. The experience aims to be both educational and enjoyable, offering insights into ingredient sourcing and preparation in a beautiful rural setting.

Location & Hours

Castle Peak Farm

15775 Castle Peak Ln, Jamul, 91935

412-491-7853

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Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Farm-to-Table, Pasta Making, Healthy Cooking

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Castle Peak Farm 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