Real Food 4 Kids

4.4
(7 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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515-339-5552
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About The Business

Real Food 4 Kids provides cooking classes and culinary experiences specifically designed for children and teenagers. The establishment focuses on teaching young individuals how to prepare simple, delicious, and healthy meals using real food ingredients. Programs are structured to be engaging and educational, helping participants gain confidence and skills in the kitchen.

The offerings include a variety of formats such as single-session classes, multi-day camps during school breaks, and workshops. These programs cover a range of culinary themes from baking and pasta making to exploring different international cuisines like Italian and Mexican, as well as focusing on healthy eating and holiday-specific recipes. The classes are hands-on, allowing kids and teens to actively participate in the cooking process from start to finish.

Beyond regular classes and camps, Real Food 4 Kids also hosts special events. These include birthday parties and activities for groups like scout troops looking for a unique and interactive culinary experience. The goal is to make learning about food and cooking fun and accessible for young people.

Location & Hours

Real Food 4 Kids

1139 24th St, Des Moines, 50311

515-339-5552

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Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Multi-session course, Corporate events

Age groups:

Kids, Teens

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Baking, Pasta Making, Italian, Mexican, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Real Food 4 Kids 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