Cooks Cottage

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(3 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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260-333-9500
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About The Business

Cooks Cottage operates from a charming location at Lake James, offering both cottage rentals and distinct culinary experiences. Situated by the lake, the setting provides a relaxed atmosphere for guests and class participants.

The business presents a variety of cooking classes designed for different interests and groups. These include public classes open to individuals as well as private sessions for special occasions like date nights, corporate functions, team-building events, and birthday celebrations. Classes are described as hands-on, providing participants with direct involvement in the cooking process under the guidance of a chef instructor. Offerings cater to both adult and younger audiences.

The culinary program covers a range of themes. Examples of past and upcoming classes feature popular topics such as making pasta from scratch, rolling sushi, baking sourdough bread, preparing healthy weeknight meals, and decorating holiday cookies. The aim is to provide engaging lessons that teach specific techniques and recipes in an enjoyable environment.

Location & Hours

Cooks Cottage

220 Lane 200 Lake James, Angola, 46703

260-333-9500

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Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Bread Making, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Baking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Cooks Cottage 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