HGS Home Chef

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(1 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
518-325-7000
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About The Business

HGS Home Chef is a cooking school located in Hillsdale, New York, dedicated to providing culinary education for home cooks. The school offers a variety of hands-on cooking classes designed to make learning fun and accessible for individuals of varying skill levels, from beginners to more experienced cooks. Classes are held in a warm and inviting kitchen environment.

The class schedule features a diverse array of themes, covering various international cuisines such as Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean. Specialty classes focus on techniques like pasta making, baking, and knife skills, as well as specific ingredients like seafood. The curriculum is regularly updated to introduce new flavors and cooking methods.

Beyond public classes, HGS Home Chef accommodates private events, including date nights, couples’ classes, corporate team-building activities, and events for families with children. Classes are typically single sessions lasting around three hours, providing focused learning experiences. Instructors are experienced professional chefs sharing their expertise and passion for cooking.

Location & Hours

HGS Home Chef

2635 NY-23, Hillsdale, 12529

518-325-7000

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

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Pasta Making, Baking, Seafood, Knife Skills

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not 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