SUNY Niagara

3.8
(46 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
716-614-6222
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About The Business

SUNY Niagara is a community college situated in Sanborn, New York. Within the college, a specific Culinary Institute provides educational pathways for individuals interested in culinary careers. This includes offering professional degree and certificate programs designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for working in the food service industry.

Beyond the full-time professional tracks, SUNY Niagara’s Continuing Education division offers a selection of cooking classes open to the general public. These classes are typically aimed at adults looking for recreational cooking experiences, covering various topics and techniques. Examples of public classes include sessions focused on couples cooking, making fresh pasta, baking different items, and creating holiday-themed treats.

The cooking classes, whether professional or public, generally involve hands-on participation, giving attendees practical experience in the kitchen. The range of offerings supports different skill levels, from introductory sessions suitable for beginners to more complex subjects covered within the professional programs. These opportunities allow community members and aspiring chefs to learn and refine their cooking abilities.

Location & Hours

SUNY Niagara

3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, 14132

716-614-6222

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Hours
Mon
8AM-5PM
Tue
8AM-5PM
Wed
8AM-5PM
Thu
8AM-5PM
Fri
8AM-5PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Multi-session course, Professional culinary program

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

All levels, Beginner, Advanced

Class themes:

Italian, Baking, Pastry, Pasta Making, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Certified Culinary Instructor

Class types:

Culinary institute

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series, Extended program

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

SUNY Niagara 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