Katsumi’s Teaching Kitchen

4.8
(54 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
317-426-9605
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About The Business

Katsumi’s Teaching Kitchen offers hands-on cooking classes designed for individuals and groups. The kitchen provides a welcoming environment where participants can learn to prepare various cuisines and dishes under the guidance of an experienced culinary professional.

Classes cover a range of themes including international cuisines like Italian, French, Thai, and Mexican, as well as specific skills such as sushi making, pasta making, and knife skills. They cater to different occasions and audiences, offering public classes suitable for date nights or individuals, as well as private events for corporate team building, special celebrations, and dedicated classes for children.

The business is led by Katsumi, a chef with extensive experience and training from the Culinary Institute of America. The focus is on providing practical cooking experience for all skill levels. The facility is BYOB, allowing guests to bring their preferred beverages to enjoy with the meal they prepare during the class.

Location & Hours

Katsumi’s Teaching Kitchen

222 Main St, Beech Grove, 46107

317-426-9605

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
Closed
Fri
6-8:30PM
Sat
11AM-8:30PM
Sun
11AM-8:30PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, Spanish, Pastry, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Sushi Making, Pasta Making

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Certified Culinary Instructor

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