Dining with Jason / Personal Chef / Private Dining

5
(63 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
908-433-3286
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About The Business

Dining with Jason provides personal chef services, private dining, catering, and cooking classes. The service focuses on creating tailored culinary experiences for clients in their homes or chosen venues, aiming to make dining and cooking events memorable and convenient.

The cooking classes offered are typically private events designed for groups, such as friends, family gatherings, or corporate functions. These classes are described as hands-on experiences where participants actively engage in preparing dishes. The content can be customized to suit various interests, covering diverse cuisines and cooking techniques.

Chef Jason leads the culinary experiences, bringing his professional background and expertise to each event. The services are presented as a way to enjoy high-quality food and learn new skills in a comfortable, personalized setting, providing a unique alternative to traditional dining or group activities.

Location & Hours

Dining with Jason / Personal Chef / Private Dining

908-433-3286

Hours
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Corporate events, Team-building, Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults, Unspecified

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Baking, BBQ/Grilling, Healthy Cooking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

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