Namaste Chef with Jordan Wagner

5
(30 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
619-251-2482
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About The Business

Namaste Chef with Jordan Wagner provides cooking classes and culinary events. Located in Julian, California, the business offers hands-on cooking experiences focusing on fresh, local ingredients. Classes can be held at their location or brought to a client’s home or event space.

The offerings include private cooking classes, date nights, couples classes, and events for corporate teams or team building. They also offer classes specifically for kids and teens. Various cuisines and themes are covered, such as Italian, Indian, Thai, Mexican, Mediterranean, BBQ, baking, healthy cooking, knife skills, pasta making, seafood, and classes for specific dietary needs like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

The classes are led by Chef Jordan Wagner and are designed to be interactive and engaging. In addition to single session classes, they also host multi-day culinary retreats. The business aims to share culinary knowledge and skills in a fun and welcoming environment.

Location & Hours

Namaste Chef with Jordan Wagner

34639 Pima Trail, Julian, 92036

619-251-2482

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Hours
Mon
9AM-5PM
Tue
9AM-5PM
Wed
9AM-5PM
Thu
9AM-5PM
Fri
9AM-5PM
Sat
9AM-5PM
Sun
9AM-5PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, Indian, Thai, Mediterranean, Mexican, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Healthy Cooking, Knife Skills, Pasta Making, Seafood, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

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