Foodwise Kitchen

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(5 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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707-633-8328
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About The Business

Foodwise Kitchen provides hands on cooking classes in Arcata, California. The establishment focuses on teaching practical techniques and recipes suitable for home cooks of all levels. The kitchen offers a welcoming environment for individuals and groups to learn about food preparation and diverse cuisines.

Their class schedule features a variety of themes, including international cuisines like Italian, French, Mexican, and Thai, as well as specific skills such as pasta making, bread making, and baking. Classes are typically structured as single sessions lasting between two and three hours, providing a focused learning experience on a particular dish or set of techniques.

Beyond public classes, Foodwise Kitchen hosts private events, including corporate team building activities and kids’ birthday parties. These private options allow groups to customize their cooking experience. The business encourages participants to bring their own beverages to classes and events.

Location & Hours

Foodwise Kitchen

971 8th St, Arcata, 95521

707-633-8328

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Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Pasta Making, Bread Making, Baking, Holiday Cooking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Foodwise 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