De Gustibus Cooking School

4.3
(13 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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212-239-1652
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About The Business

De Gustibus Cooking School operates as a prominent culinary institution located within Macy’s Herald Square in New York City. It specializes in offering cooking classes and experiences designed for adults.

The school’s model centers around hosting a rotating roster of renowned professional chefs, authors, and culinary personalities who lead the classes. These sessions often involve both demonstration elements, where the chef showcases techniques and prepares dishes, and hands-on opportunities for participants to engage in cooking themselves. The curriculum covers a diverse array of cuisines and cooking techniques, reflecting the varied expertise of the guest instructors.

Classes are typically presented as single-session events, lasting a few hours, and are suitable for individuals or couples looking for a unique culinary experience, including date nights. De Gustibus also caters to private events, such as corporate team-building activities and other group celebrations, providing tailored cooking experiences.

Location & Hours

De Gustibus Cooking School

151 W 34th St., New York, 10001

212-239-1652

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Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Spanish, Korean, Pastry, Seafood, Baking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people, 15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

De Gustibus Cooking School 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