The Cookery Inc.

4.9
(79 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
309-263-6020
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About The Business

The Cookery Inc. is an establishment located in Morton, Illinois, focused on providing culinary experiences. Their primary offering centers around interactive cooking classes for the local community and visitors. They aim to make cooking accessible and enjoyable for individuals of varying backgrounds and skill levels.

The business hosts a variety of classes catering to different interests and groups. Offerings include specialized sessions for kids, as well as classes designed for adults, couples, and private groups. They cover a wide array of global cuisines and specific techniques, presented in formats that include both hands-on participation and demonstration style lessons.

Beyond scheduled classes, The Cookery Inc. also provides services for private events, such as corporate team building activities and other special occasions. They offer a space and structure for groups to connect through shared culinary activities. The establishment serves limited alcoholic beverages, and guests are not permitted to bring their own.

Location & Hours

The Cookery Inc.

2029 S Main St, Morton, 61550

309-263-6020

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Thai, French, Grilling, Baking, Pasta Making, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, BBQ/Grilling, Mexican, Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch, Pastry

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

The Cookery Inc. 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