Chef Carlos Montoya

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(1 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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917-515-1727
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About The Business

Chef Carlos Montoya provides private chef services and cooking classes located on Martha’s Vineyard. The cooking classes are designed for various groups, including adults, families, corporate teams, and individuals visiting the island. These sessions focus on providing hands-on culinary instruction covering a wide array of global cuisines and cooking techniques. Chef Carlos Montoya leads these experiences, sharing his expertise gained from his background as a professional chef with restaurant experience.

The classes cater to individuals of all skill levels, welcoming both beginners and those with more cooking experience. Participants have the opportunity to learn how to prepare a diverse selection of dishes, ranging from classic Italian and French cuisine to sushi, baking, and healthy cooking methods. The instruction includes practical skills such as knife techniques. The goal is to create an interactive and enjoyable environment where individuals and groups can learn and cook together.

In addition to private instruction, the business offers culinary experiences tailored for corporate events and team-building exercises. These programs are structured to encourage cooperation and provide a fun activity for participants. The emphasis is on offering personalized service and creating unique cooking experiences that meet the specific requirements and preferences of each client or group.

Location & Hours

Chef Carlos Montoya

1 Lagoon Pond Rd, Vineyard Haven, 2568

917-515-1727

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Hours
Mon
9AM-5PM
Tue
9AM-5PM
Wed
9AM-5PM
Thu
9AM-5PM
Fri
9AM-5PM
Sat
9AM-5PM
Sun
9AM-5PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Adults, Kids

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Mediterranean, Thai, Sushi Making, Baking, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Unspecified

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Chef Carlos Montoya 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