Jillyanna’s Woodfired Cooking School

4.9
(7 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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207-967-4960
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About The Business

Jillyanna’s Woodfired Cooking School offers hands-on culinary experiences centered around woodfired cooking techniques. Located in Kennebunkport, Maine, the school provides a welcoming setting where participants learn to cook using traditional wood-fired ovens and grills.

The school offers a variety of classes covering different cuisines and skills, including popular themes like Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, bread making, and seafood preparation. Classes are designed to be interactive, allowing students to actively participate in the cooking process from start to finish. The instruction is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced home cooks.

In addition to public classes, Jillyanna’s also hosts private events, including team-building sessions, corporate functions, and special occasions like date nights or family gatherings. They also offer dedicated classes specifically for children. Guests are welcome to bring their own wine or beer to enjoy with the meal they help create.

Location & Hours

Jillyanna’s Woodfired Cooking School

141 Wildes District Rd, Kennebunkport, 4046

207-967-4960

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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, Baking, Seafood, Pizza Making, Pasta Making, Bread Making

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

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