Magaly Ponce

4.9
(30 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
646-732-0410
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About The Business

Magaly Ponce provides personalized culinary experiences and private cooking classes in New York City. The business specializes in offering hands-on cooking instruction tailored for various groups and events, such as private parties, children’s birthday celebrations, corporate team-building sessions, and company events. Classes can be conducted at locations convenient to the client, including private homes or rented venues. The programs are designed to be interactive and enjoyable for all participants.

The culinary offerings explore a range of international cuisines and specific cooking techniques. Example class themes include Italian, French, Mexican, Japanese, Thai, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and specific skills such as sushi making and dumpling preparation. Chef Magaly Ponce leads the culinary instruction.

Beyond cooking classes, the business also offers catering services and event planning, providing a suite of services for diverse occasions. The approach emphasizes creating unique and customized experiences for each client, ensuring a memorable event whether it is a small private gathering or a large corporate function.

Location & Hours

Magaly Ponce

16 2nd Ave, New York, 10003

646-732-0410

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Hours
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, Spanish, Middle Eastern, Sushi Making, Dumpling Making

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Unspecified

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Magaly Ponce Reviews

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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