Sur La Table

4.4
(234 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
571-771-8969
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About The Business

Sur La Table is a well-known retailer specializing in high-quality kitchenware, cookware, cutlery, and small appliances. They offer a wide selection of tools and equipment for both home cooks and culinary professionals. Their stores provide a physical space for customers to explore kitchen products and find items for food preparation, cooking, and baking.

Beyond retail, Sur La Table locations often feature dedicated kitchens where they host a variety of cooking classes. These classes are designed to be hands-on experiences, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of culinary topics, including different global cuisines, fundamental cooking techniques, baking, pastry making, and specific skills like knife handling.

The cooking class program caters to various interests and occasions. Offerings include classes tailored for date nights, couples, and families, as well as specific classes for children. Sur La Table also provides options for private events, such as corporate team activities or private celebrations, offering a social and educational cooking experience.

Location & Hours

Sur La Table

326 King St, Alexandria, 22314

571-771-8969

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Hours
Mon
10AM-8PM
Tue
10AM-8PM
Wed
10AM-8PM
Thu
10AM-8PM
Fri
10AM-8PM
Sat
10AM-8PM
Sun
11AM-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, Intermediate, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Pasta Making, Dumpling Making, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Sur La Table 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