Community Cultures

5
(9 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
301-928-5267
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About The Business

Community Cultures is a business dedicated to sharing the world of fermentation and related food preparation techniques. They offer a variety of classes and workshops focused on traditional and modern methods of creating cultured foods and beverages. The business serves as a resource for individuals looking to learn hands-on skills in topics like sourdough baking, kombucha brewing, kimchi making, and cheese crafting.

The classes provided by Community Cultures are designed to be interactive, allowing participants to gain practical experience with guidance. They cater to different interests within the realm of fermentation, offering specific workshops for various types of cultured foods. Beyond public offerings, the business also provides options for private events and team building activities, applying their expertise to group settings.

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Community Cultures aims to foster a community around the practice of making fermented foods. Their schedule features various workshops with varying durations, generally structured as single sessions. The focus is on education and empowering individuals to create these foods at home.

Location & Hours

Community Cultures

913 Heths Ave, Pittsburgh, 15206

301-928-5267

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

Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Fermentation, Pickling, Bread Making, Cheese Making

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

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