The Academy of Culinary Arts

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(1 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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805-995-9115
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About The Business

The Academy of Culinary Arts provides professional culinary education programs designed for aspiring chefs and food service professionals. Their curriculum includes in-depth studies in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Restaurant Management.

In addition to long-term professional programs, the academy also offers shorter public workshops and continuing education classes. These sessions cover a variety of subjects from specific cuisines like Italian and French to fundamental skills such as knife techniques and baking.

The classes and workshops often feature hands-on instruction led by experienced culinary professionals. They cater to individuals looking to gain new skills, explore culinary interests, or participate in team-building activities.

Location & Hours

The Academy of Culinary Arts

3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, 93003

805-995-9115

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Hours
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Additional Information

Class types:

Team-building, Multi-session course, Professional culinary program

Age groups:

Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Knife Skills, Sauces & Stocks, Holiday Cooking, Healthy Cooking, Seafood, Chocolate Making, Cake Decorating, BBQ/Grilling

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Culinary school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series, Extended program

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