Cooking Camp

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(3 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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818-386-2107
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About The Business

Summer Art Academy offers a variety of creative programs, including a dedicated Culinary Arts Camp. This camp provides young aspiring chefs with an opportunity to explore the world of cooking and baking in a structured summer environment.

The Culinary Arts Camp curriculum focuses on teaching fundamental cooking techniques through daily hands-on classes. Students learn to prepare a diverse range of dishes, covering various international cuisines such as Italian, Japanese, Mexican, French, Thai, and Chinese. The program also includes instruction in baking and pastry arts.

Designed for students aged 6 to 13, the camp welcomes participants of all skill levels. The classes are led by professional culinary instructors who guide students through recipes and techniques in a fun and engaging manner. The camp is typically offered in weekly sessions throughout the summer, allowing families flexibility in enrollment.

Location & Hours

Cooking Camp

4525 Irvine Ave, Studio City, 91010

818-386-2107

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Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Multi-session course

Age groups:

Kids, Teens

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Baking, Pastry

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Cooking Camp Reviews

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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