Drummond Culinary Academy

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(3 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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831-444-3533
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About The Business

Drummond Culinary Academy provides a comprehensive culinary training program as part of the Rancho Cielo Youth Campus. The academy focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in the food service industry. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics from fundamental cooking techniques to advanced culinary arts.

The program is designed to be rigorous and hands-on, allowing students to gain practical experience in a professional kitchen environment. Key areas of study include classical and modern cooking methods, pastry arts, food safety, menu development, and kitchen management. Students learn through direct practice and instruction from experienced educators.

Graduates of the Drummond Culinary Academy are prepared for various roles within the culinary field, including positions in restaurants, catering, and other food service establishments. The academy aims to provide a pathway to employment and continued personal and professional growth for its students.

Location & Hours

Drummond Culinary Academy

710 Old Stage Rd, Salinas, 93908

831-444-3533

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Hours
Mon
9AM-3PM
Tue
9AM-3PM
Wed
9AM-3PM
Thu
9AM-3PM
Fri
9AM-1:45PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Professional culinary program

Age groups:

Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Class themes:

Baking, Pastry, Knife Skills, Meal Prep, Sauces & Stocks, Healthy Cooking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Culinary school

Class duration:

Extended program

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Drummond Culinary Academy 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