Gather

4.6
(10 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
209-988-7022
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About The Business

Gather is a culinary establishment situated in Modesto, California, centered around providing interactive cooking experiences. The business offers a variety of cooking classes designed for the community, providing opportunities to learn new skills and explore different cuisines in a social setting.

The cooking classes at Gather feature a hands-on format, encouraging participants to actively engage in the cooking process. The curriculum covers a diverse array of themes, including specific international cuisines like Italian, French, and Mexican, as well as specialized techniques such as baking, pastry making, and pasta creation. They also offer classes focused on holiday cooking, seafood, comfort food, and grilling.

In addition to public classes for adults and children, Gather accommodates private events, which are suitable for occasions like date nights, couples’ outings, corporate gatherings, and team-building activities. The venue allows guests to bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the class, contributing to a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Location & Hours

Gather

2424 McHenry Ave, Modesto, 95350

209-988-7022

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Hours
Mon
10AM-5PM
Tue
10AM-5PM
Wed
10AM-5PM
Thu
10AM-5PM
Fri
10AM-5PM
Sat
10AM-4PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Baking, Pastry, Holiday Cooking, Pasta Making, Seafood, Comfort Food, Street Food, BBQ/Grilling, Bread Making

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

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