Tamiami Trail Catering

4.9
(51 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
561-309-2144
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About The Business

Tamiami Trail Catering operates from Sarasota, Florida, specializing in providing comprehensive catering services for a wide range of events. They handle corporate functions, social gatherings, weddings, and also offer convenient delivery services. Their focus is on delivering quality food and service tailored to the needs of different clients and occasions.

Beyond their core catering operations, the business offers cooking classes as a distinct service. These classes are designed to provide participants with practical, hands-on experience in the kitchen under the guidance of professional chefs. They offer various formats, including private classes suitable for groups, team building events, date nights, and dedicated classes for children.

The cooking classes explore diverse culinary themes and techniques, covering various cuisines like Italian, Mexican, and Thai, as well as specific skills like pasta making, sushi making, baking, and knife skills. Attendees can learn to prepare seafood dishes, healthy meals, and holiday favorites. The classes aim to be accessible to individuals of all skill levels looking to enhance their cooking abilities in a fun and engaging environment.

Location & Hours

Tamiami Trail Catering

436 Central Ave, Sarasota, 34236

561-309-2144

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

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Mexican, Thai, Seafood, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Baking, Holiday Cooking, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Pastry

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Unspecified

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Tamiami Trail Catering 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