Sur La Table

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(21 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
838-333-9397
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About The Business

Sur La Table is a well-known retailer specializing in high-quality kitchenware, cookware, bakeware, small appliances, cutlery, and gourmet food products. Their stores provide a wide selection of items for cooking and entertaining, catering to both novice home cooks and experienced culinary enthusiasts. Customers can find everything needed to set up a functional and inspiring kitchen environment.

In addition to their retail offerings, Sur La Table locations, including the one in Albany, host regular cooking classes. These hands-on classes cover a diverse range of cuisines, techniques, and themes, allowing participants to learn new skills and recipes in a fun and engaging setting. The classes are designed for various ages and skill levels, from beginners looking to learn fundamentals to more experienced cooks wanting to explore specific culinary areas.

The class schedule includes single-session workshops focusing on specific dishes or skills, as well as multi-week series that delve deeper into foundational techniques or specific cuisines. They also offer themed classes such as date nights, family classes, kids’ classes, and private events suitable for groups and celebrations. Participants typically work at individual or shared stations under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Location & Hours

Sur La Table

1475 Western Ave Suite 26, Albany, 12203

838-333-9397

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Hours
Mon
10AM-8PM
Tue
10AM-8PM
Wed
10AM-8PM
Thu
10AM-8PM
Fri
10AM-9PM
Sat
10AM-9PM
Sun
10AM-6PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Baking, Pastry, Cake Decorating, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch

Class sizes:

15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not 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