DeMarco Family Kitchen

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(88 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
910-508-4224
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About The Business

DeMarco Family Kitchen is a cooking class establishment located in Wilmington, NC, dedicated to sharing the joy of cooking and delicious food. The business provides a space for individuals and groups to learn culinary skills and explore various cuisines in a welcoming environment. Classes are structured to be interactive, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process.

The kitchen offers a variety of public classes covering diverse themes and techniques, from specific international cuisines like Italian, Thai, and Mexican to fundamental skills such as knife work, bread making, and pastry. They also feature classes focused on healthy cooking, seafood, and seasonal dishes. The approach is designed to be accessible for individuals of all skill levels, ensuring everyone feels comfortable participating and learning.

Beyond public offerings, DeMarco Family Kitchen caters to private events, including date nights, couples’ classes, corporate team building events, and parties for both adults and children. These private sessions provide tailored culinary experiences for groups looking to celebrate or connect through cooking. The establishment is led by Chef DeMarco, who brings professional culinary training and experience to the instruction.

Location & Hours

DeMarco Family Kitchen

23 Sunset Ave, Wilmington, 28401

910-508-4224

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Hours
Mon
10AM-7PM
Tue
10AM-7PM
Wed
10AM-7PM
Thu
10AM-7PM
Fri
10AM-7PM
Sat
11AM-6PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Sushi Making, Bread Making, Pastry, Seafood, Healthy Cooking, Breakfast & Brunch, Holiday Cooking, Knife Skills, Sauces & Stocks

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

DeMarco Family Kitchen 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