FARMcurious

4.7
(13 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
510-877-9955
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About The Business

FARMcurious offers workshops and supplies focused on the art of making your own food and beverages at home. The business provides tools, ingredients, and guidance for various do-it-yourself food projects, empowering individuals to create items like fermented foods, cheese, charcuterie, and more.

The core offering includes hands-on workshops covering a range of topics from fermentation techniques like making sauerkraut and kimchi to cheesemaking, bread baking, and preserving. These sessions are designed to be accessible to those new to these crafts, providing practical skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. Private workshops are also available for groups and corporate team-building.

In addition to the learning experiences, FARMcurious sells kits, equipment, and supplies needed for these home food production activities. The business aims to connect people with the process of food creation, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation for what they eat and drink.

Location & Hours

FARMcurious

825 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, 94710

510-877-9955

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Hours
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Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Unspecified

Age groups:

Adults, Unspecified

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels, Unspecified

Class themes:

Fermentation, Pickling, Bread Making, Knife Skills, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people, Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on, Unspecified

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Unspecified

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

FARMcurious 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