Gaynor’s School of Cooking

4.3
(39 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
412-325-2703
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About The Business

Gaynor’s School of Cooking is a culinary education establishment located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It provides a variety of cooking experiences designed for different interests and skill levels. The school focuses on making cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone who wishes to learn new recipes or improve their kitchen skills.

The school offers a calendar of public cooking classes covering diverse global cuisines and specific techniques. These classes include hands-on instruction, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process. Beyond its scheduled public classes, Gaynor’s also hosts private events suitable for special occasions, corporate functions, team building, date nights, and even children’s events.

The class themes range from popular international dishes, such as Italian pasta or Thai curry, to baking essentials, specialized skills like knife techniques, and seasonal or holiday-themed cooking. Most public classes are designed as single sessions lasting a few hours, providing a focused learning experience on a particular menu or topic. The school aims to create a welcoming environment for individuals and groups to gather, cook, and share a meal.

Location & Hours

Gaynor’s School of Cooking

309 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, 15219

412-325-2703

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Hours
Mon
9AM-10PM
Tue
9AM-10PM
Wed
9AM-10PM
Thu
9AM-10PM
Fri
9AM-10PM
Sat
9AM-10PM
Sun
12-10PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Adults, Kids

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Seafood, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

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