Passion for Spices Cooking School

4.9
(80 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
908-380-0644
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About The Business

Passion for Spices Cooking School provides culinary education and experiences in Summit, New Jersey. The school offers a variety of classes designed for individuals and groups, catering to different skill levels and interests. Their programs aim to make cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

The school offers hands-on cooking classes covering a range of global cuisines and culinary techniques. Sessions are available for adults, including popular date night and couples classes, as well as specific programs for kids. They also host private events, such as corporate team-building activities and private parties.

Classes focus on practical skills and creating delicious dishes guided by experienced instructors. The curriculum includes diverse themes from international flavors like Italian, Indian, and Thai, to fundamental techniques like knife skills and baking. The school’s mission is to share the joy of cooking and the creative use of spices.

Location & Hours

Passion for Spices Cooking School

31 Woodland Ave, Summit, 7901

908-380-0644

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
2-9PM
Wed
8AM-8PM
Thu
12-8PM
Fri
12-8PM
Sat
2-8PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Indian, Thai, Baking, Knife Skills

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

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