Chef Abyssinia, Personal Chef & Caterer | New York | New Jersey

5
(58 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
914-617-7027
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About The Business

Chef Abyssinia provides personal chef and catering services across the New York and New Jersey area. The service brings culinary expertise directly to clients’ homes or chosen venues for private dinners, events, and special occasions. Offerings range from meal preparation for individuals and families to full-service catering for larger gatherings, focusing on personalized menus that meet specific tastes and dietary requirements.

In addition to personal chef and catering services, Chef Abyssinia offers private cooking classes. These hands-on sessions are designed for various audiences, including adults, teens, and children. Classes are available for individuals or groups and are suitable for events such as date nights, birthdays, corporate team building, and casual get-togethers.

The cooking classes cover a variety of cuisines and techniques, such as Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, and American dishes, as well as skills like knife work, healthy cooking methods, and baking. The format allows participants to gain practical experience in a comfortable setting, guided by a professional chef, making culinary skills accessible to those of all experience levels.

Location & Hours

Chef Abyssinia, Personal Chef & Caterer | New York | New Jersey

914-617-7027

Hours
Mon
10AM-6PM
Tue
10AM-6PM
Wed
10AM-6PM
Thu
10AM-6PM
Fri
10AM-2PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, American Southern, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Baking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

4–6 people, 7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Chef Abyssinia, Personal Chef & Caterer | New York | New Jersey 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