Kitchen On Fire – Berkeley Kitchen

4.8
(45 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
510-548-2665
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About The Business

Kitchen On Fire provides culinary instruction in Berkeley. They offer a wide selection of cooking classes designed for various interests and skill levels. The school focuses on creating engaging and educational experiences for home cooks.

The class schedule includes single-session workshops covering specific cuisines or techniques, as well as multi-week courses for more in-depth learning. They also host private events like corporate team building, birthday parties, and date nights, providing a communal cooking setting. Classes cater to adults, teens, and kids.

Participants typically engage in hands-on cooking under the guidance of experienced instructors. The curriculum spans numerous global cuisines and fundamental cooking skills, aiming to build confidence and proficiency in the kitchen.

Location & Hours

Kitchen On Fire – Berkeley Kitchen

1509 Shattuck Ave. Ste A, Berkeley, 94709

510-548-2665

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Hours
Mon
9AM-5PM
Tue
9AM-5PM
Wed
9AM-5PM
Thu
9AM-5PM
Fri
9AM-5PM
Sat
11AM-2:30PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Mexican, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Pasta Making, Sauces & Stocks, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Class sizes:

7–15 people, 15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

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