Pans on Fire

4.9
(38 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
925-600-7267
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About The Business

Pans on Fire is a culinary establishment located in Pleasanton, California, providing engaging cooking experiences. The business focuses on offering hands-on cooking classes for individuals and groups. Participants learn to prepare various dishes under the guidance of experienced instructors.

They offer a diverse range of classes catering to different interests and occasions. Public classes are available for individuals or smaller groups seeking to improve their cooking abilities. The facility also hosts private events, including date nights, corporate team-building activities, and celebrations.

The class schedule features a variety of cuisines and techniques, from international flavors like Italian, French, and Thai to specific skills such as baking, pastry, and knife work. They accommodate different dietary preferences, offering classes focused on vegan or gluten-free cooking. The environment is designed to be welcoming and interactive, allowing attendees to actively participate in the cooking process from start to finish.

Location & Hours

Pans on Fire

3059 Hopyard Rd JK, Pleasanton, 94588

925-600-7267

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:30AM-5:30PM
Wed
10:30AM-5:30PM
Thu
10:30AM-5:30PM
Fri
10:30AM-5:30PM
Sat
10AM-5PM
Sun
12-4PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Knife Skills, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

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