GCCI

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(1 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
909-654-1915
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About The Business

Located in Big Bear, GCCI is an establishment focused on providing engaging culinary experiences. The business offers hands-on cooking classes suitable for a variety of occasions and participants.

Classes cater to different groups, including date nights, couples, corporate events, and team-building activities. They also offer classes specifically for children, such as kids’ birthday parties and general kids’ classes, making it an option for various age groups and family events. The classes are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for participants of all skill levels.

The curriculum covers a range of cuisines and techniques, with themes like Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, and French cooking frequently featured. Specific skills like pasta making are also part of the offerings. Classes typically last around three hours and are conducted in small to medium-sized groups, creating a personalized and interactive environment. Participants are encouraged to bring their own beverages to enjoy during the class.

Location & Hours

GCCI

46706 Lakewood Rd, Big Bear, 92314

909-654-1915

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, French, Pasta Making

Class sizes:

4–6 people, 7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

GCCI 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