Chef Garrison’s Academy

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(39 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
925-529-7662
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About The Business

Chef Garrison’s Academy is a culinary establishment located in Vacaville, California. The academy provides a diverse array of cooking experiences designed to cater to various skill levels and interests. Their offerings include hands-on cooking classes, specialized programs for children, and culinary events for groups.

The academy features classes covering a wide range of cuisines and techniques, such as Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Thai, and French pastry. They also offer classes focused on specific skills like knife handling and pasta making. These sessions are typically single events lasting a few hours, providing focused learning opportunities.

In addition to individual classes, Chef Garrison’s Academy organizes team-building activities and private events centred around cooking. They also run multi-session programs, like their Kids Culinary Academy, offering more extensive training. The classes are conducted in a hands-on format, allowing participants direct experience in the kitchen under the guidance of instructors led by Chef Garrison.

Location & Hours

Chef Garrison’s Academy

91 Town Square Pl, Vacaville, 95688

925-529-7662

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Hours
Mon
9AM-7PM
Tue
9AM-7PM
Wed
9AM-7PM
Thu
9AM-7PM
Fri
9AM-9:30PM
Sat
8AM-9:30PM
Sun
10AM-7PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, American Southern, Street Food, Comfort Food, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Bread Making, Pastry, Knife Skills

Class sizes:

4–6 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

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