Decorators Grocery

4.9
(48 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
309-828-1771
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About The Business

Decorators Grocery operates as a retail store specializing in baking and candy supplies. They offer a wide array of products for home bakers and professional decorators alike, including ingredients, tools, equipment, and packaging.

In addition to their retail operations, Decorators Grocery hosts a variety of cooking and baking classes. These classes cover different topics such as cake decorating, cookie decorating, bread making, and other sweet and savory skills. Both adult-oriented classes and specific classes for children are part of their schedule.

The classes are typically hands-on, allowing participants to gain practical experience in the kitchen. They cater to various skill levels, often suitable for beginners or those seeking to improve foundational techniques. The business provides a space for the community to learn and practice culinary arts while also accessing necessary supplies.

Location & Hours

Decorators Grocery

1010 N Linden St, Bloomington, 61701

309-828-1771

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Hours
Mon
10AM-5:30PM
Tue
10AM-5:30PM
Wed
10AM-5:30PM
Thu
10AM-5:30PM
Fri
10AM-5:30PM
Sat
9AM-1PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Cake Decorating, Cookie Decorating, Pizza Making, Unspecified

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