The Asheville Kitchen

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(43 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

The Asheville Kitchen provides an interactive space dedicated to cooking experiences. The establishment offers a diverse schedule of public cooking classes covering a wide array of global cuisines and cooking techniques. These classes are designed for home cooks of all skill levels, encouraging participation through hands-on learning in a communal setting.

Beyond public offerings, the kitchen serves as a venue for private events, including corporate team building activities, special celebrations, and private parties. They also host specific programs tailored for younger audiences, such as kids’ classes and culinary camps during school breaks, fostering an early interest in cooking.

The curriculum explores themes ranging from international dishes like Italian, French, and various Asian cuisines to specific techniques such as baking, pastry, knife skills, and healthy cooking. Classes typically run for a few hours, while some programs for children may extend over multiple sessions or weeks. Participants can enjoy their creations on-site and are welcome to bring their own beverages to complement the meal.

Location & Hours

The Asheville Kitchen

384 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, 28801

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

Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Multi-session course, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Adults, Unspecified

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Healthy Cooking, Knife Skills, Seafood, Pasta Making, Holiday Cooking, Sauces & Stocks, Breakfast & Brunch

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

The Asheville Kitchen 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