Global Local Gourmet

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Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

Global Local Gourmet provides a variety of culinary experiences, specializing in hands-on cooking classes for individuals and groups. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, the establishment focuses on teaching practical cooking techniques and exploring diverse global cuisines.

The class offerings include public sessions open to individuals, as well as private events for special occasions like date nights, corporate gatherings, and team-building activities. They also run dedicated programs and camps for children, aiming to introduce young participants to the joys of cooking in a fun environment.

Instruction covers a wide array of culinary themes, from specific international cuisines such as Italian, French, Thai, and Mexican, to specialized skills like baking, pastry, sushi making, and knife techniques. Classes are designed for various skill levels, welcoming both beginners and those with some cooking experience. The focus is on interactive learning, allowing participants to prepare dishes themselves under the guidance of professional chefs. The establishment permits participants to bring their own beverages to enjoy during the cooking sessions.

Location & Hours

Global Local Gourmet

1253 Whitney Ave, Hamden, 6514

917-719-6859

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Dumpling Making, Healthy Cooking, Seafood, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Sauces & Stocks, Knife Skills, Fermentation, Pickling, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Class sizes:

4–6 people, 7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

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