LEANING LADDER

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(72 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
678-401-2609
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About The Business

Leaning Ladder began as a shop specializing in quality olive oils and vinegars. Over time, it expanded its offerings to include cooking classes, becoming a culinary destination in Woodstock, Georgia. The business provides a space for individuals and groups to learn new cooking skills and explore various cuisines.

The cooking classes cover a wide array of culinary topics and international flavors. Participants can learn to prepare dishes from regions like Italy, France, Thailand, and Mexico, among others. The curriculum also includes classes focused on specific techniques or food types, such as pasta making, grilling, baking, and healthy cooking.

Classes are typically hands-on, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process under the guidance of professional instructors. Leaning Ladder offers public classes suitable for individuals and couples, as well as private events for corporate team building, special occasions, and kids’ groups. Classes are generally single sessions lasting a few hours.

Location & Hours

LEANING LADDER

105 E Main St, Woodstock, 30188

678-401-2609

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Hours
Mon
11AM-5PM
Tue
11AM-5PM
Wed
11AM-5PM
Thu
11AM-5PM
Fri
11AM-5PM
Sat
11AM-5PM
Sun
11AM-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, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Chocolate Making, Pasta Making, Mediterranean, Spanish, Mexican, Asian Street Food, Grilling, Vegan, Vegetarian, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Sauces & Stocks

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Certified Culinary Instructor

Class types:

Cooking class

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