Chesapeake Culinary Center

4.7
(19 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
410-479-2144
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About The Business

The Chesapeake Culinary Center serves as a state-of-the-art facility located in Denton, Maryland, functioning as a vital educational resource. It is dedicated to promoting the culinary arts while actively supporting the local food economy within the region. The center provides a comprehensive range of programs designed for both workforce development and community engagement.

The center offers a full-time Culinary Arts Training Program aimed at individuals seeking professional careers in the food industry. Alongside this professional track, it presents a robust schedule of Community Education Classes accessible to the general public. These classes cover a wide array of culinary topics and techniques, providing learning opportunities for various interests and skill levels.

Community classes at the center feature hands-on instruction across diverse themes such as pasta making, sushi preparation, international street food, and baking. They cater to different audiences, including specialized sessions for kids and adults, and host events like date nights, team-building activities, and corporate functions. These public offerings aim to share culinary knowledge and skills in an engaging environment.

Location & Hours

Chesapeake Culinary Center

512 Franklin St, Denton, 21629

410-479-2144

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Hours
Mon
11AM-4PM
Tue
11AM-4PM
Wed
11AM-4PM
Thu
11AM-4PM
Fri
11AM-4PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels, Advanced

Class themes:

Italian, Japanese, Thai, Chocolate Making, Knife Skills, Meal Prep, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Street Food, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Baking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Culinary institute

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Extended program

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