Chez Barbara Catering & Events

5
(22 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
973-222-9643
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About The Business

Chez Barbara Catering & Events, located in Summit, NJ, operates as a full-service catering and event planning company. They provide culinary services for a variety of occasions, ranging from intimate private dinners to large corporate functions and celebrations. The business focuses on providing tailored menus and experiences for each event.

In addition to their catering services, Chez Barbara offers cooking classes. These classes include hands-on sessions and demonstration-style formats. They cater to different group types, including private parties, corporate teams, and couples nights. The classes are held at their location or can be arranged offsite.

The cooking classes cover a range of culinary topics and skills. Themes include various cuisines such as Italian, French, Mediterranean, Asian, and American, as well as specific areas like vegetarian cooking, pastry, and seasonal dishes. They also offer classes focusing on basic cooking skills and welcome participants of all skill levels. Classes typically last between two and three hours, and participants are welcome to bring their own beverages.

Location & Hours

Chez Barbara Catering & Events

3 Beechwood Rd, Summit, 7901

973-222-9643

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Hours
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults, Unspecified

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Mediterranean, Asian, American, Vegetarian, Pastry, Seasonal Cooking, Basic Skills

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

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