Smoky Mountain School of Cooking & Gourmet Treats

4.8
(25 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
865-325-6032
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About The Business

Smoky Mountain School of Cooking & Gourmet Treats is located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offering culinary experiences in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. The establishment provides hands-on cooking classes focused on regional and comfort foods, alongside a selection of gourmet treats available for purchase.

The cooking classes are structured as single sessions, typically lasting around two to three hours. They cover a variety of themes, including Southern favorites, Appalachian comfort foods, baking, and holiday cooking. Classes are open to various audiences, including adults, teenagers, and specifically designed classes for children, aiming to accommodate participants of all skill levels.

The school offers classes for individuals, couples, families, and groups, making them suitable for date nights, family outings, corporate events, and team-building activities. The focus is on providing an engaging, interactive experience where participants prepare dishes themselves under guidance. Specific details regarding typical class sizes or instructor backgrounds are not detailed publically.

Location & Hours

Smoky Mountain School of Cooking & Gourmet Treats

1004 Parkway #301, Gatlinburg, 37738

865-325-6032

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

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

American Southern, Baking, Pastry, Holiday Cooking, Comfort Food

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Smoky Mountain School of Cooking & Gourmet Treats 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