Simply Chef Renée

5
(27 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
860-830-1169
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About The Business

Simply Chef Renée provides cooking class experiences designed for various groups and individuals. Located in Watertown, Connecticut, the establishment focuses on offering interactive and enjoyable culinary sessions where participants learn to prepare different dishes.

The class offerings include options for adults, teens, and kids, covering a range of cuisines and techniques. They host public group classes, private events, corporate team building activities, and specialized sessions. The focus is on hands-on learning, allowing students to actively participate in the cooking process from start to finish.

Chef Renée, a professional chef, leads the classes, sharing her knowledge and passion for cooking. The establishment also provides catering services and personal chef options, extending its culinary services beyond the classroom setting. Participants in classes are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy with the meal they prepare.

Location & Hours

Simply Chef Renée

860-830-1169

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

Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mediterranean, Mexican, Baking, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Unspecified

Class sizes:

4–6 people, 7–15 people, 15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

Simply Chef Renée 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