DLM Culinary Center

4.3
(17 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
937-535-5696
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About The Business

The DLM Culinary Center serves as a hub for cooking education and food-related events. Located in Dayton, Ohio, this facility operates as a dedicated space for individuals to learn new culinary techniques and explore diverse cuisines. It is part of the larger Dorothy Lane Market family, extending their focus on quality food products into an educational setting.

The center offers a variety of cooking classes catering to different interests and skill levels. Offerings include hands-on classes where participants actively prepare dishes, as well as demonstration classes where instructors showcase techniques. The curriculum covers a wide array of themes, from specific international cuisines like Italian and Thai to foundational skills such as knife handling and sauce making. Special classes for children are also available, alongside options for private events like corporate team-building activities, date nights, and couples classes.

Classes are led by experienced Chef-Instructors who guide participants through the cooking process. The focus is on creating an engaging and informative environment where individuals can expand their culinary knowledge and confidence. Classes are typically structured as single sessions lasting around two to three hours. The center provides all necessary ingredients and equipment for the classes.

Location & Hours

DLM Culinary Center

6177 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, 45459

937-535-5696

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Hours
Mon
9AM-5PM
Tue
9AM-5PM
Wed
9AM-5PM
Thu
9AM-5PM
Fri
9AM-5PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, Thai, Baking, Seafood, Knife Skills, Pasta Making, Sauces & Stocks, Holiday Cooking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

DLM Culinary Center 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