Chef’s In Progress

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(43 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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239-677-5830
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About The Business

Chef’s In Progress is a cooking school located in Cape Coral, Florida, offering a variety of culinary experiences for individuals and groups. The school provides hands-on cooking classes designed for different skill levels, welcoming both beginners and those looking to deepen their cooking skills. Classes cover a wide spectrum of cuisines and techniques, from classic Italian and French dishes to international flavors, baking, pastry work, and specific skills like knife handling.

The school caters to diverse audiences and occasions. They host classes specifically for adults, including popular date night and couples’ classes. They also offer classes tailored for children, providing young aspiring cooks with foundational kitchen skills in a fun environment. In addition to public classes, Chef’s In Progress arranges private events, suitable for corporate team building activities, private celebrations, and other group gatherings.

The classes are led by professional chef instructors who guide participants through recipes and techniques in a supportive setting. The school aims to provide a practical learning experience where attendees actively participate in the cooking process. Class sizes are kept to a medium range to facilitate interaction and personalized instruction. The school’s calendar features single-session classes focusing on specific meals or techniques, as well as multi-week courses for more comprehensive culinary education. Guests are welcome to bring their own beverages to enjoy during class.

Location & Hours

Chef’s In Progress

811 SW 44th St #3, Cape Coral, 33914

239-677-5830

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

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, Mexican, Mediterranean, Spanish, Caribbean, American Southern, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Cake Decorating, Chocolate Making, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Sauces & Stocks

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

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