Sur La Table

3.7
(177 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
608-236-4849
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About The Business

Sur La Table is a prominent retailer specializing in kitchenware, cookware, and culinary tools. The Madison, Wisconsin location provides a wide array of products for both home cooks and seasoned culinary enthusiasts, ranging from basic gadgets to high-end kitchen equipment.

Beyond its extensive retail selection, this Sur La Table store features a dedicated kitchen area designed for hosting various cooking classes. These classes are open to individuals across different skill levels and explore a wide spectrum of culinary topics and techniques, including global cuisines, baking, pastry arts, knife handling skills, and nutritious meal preparation. Participants engage in hands-on learning guided by professional chef instructors.

The store offers classes tailored for various audiences and special occasions, such as date night experiences, children’s cooking sessions, and private events suitable for corporate bonding activities or group celebrations. The format for public classes is typically single-session, lasting approximately two to three hours, providing participants with practical cooking experience and culinary insights in an interactive setting.

Location & Hours

Sur La Table

712 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, 53705

608-236-4849

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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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels, Beginner

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Spanish, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Cake Decorating, Chocolate Making, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Dumpling Making, Wine Pairing, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Sauces & Stocks

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

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