The Cooking Lab provides engaging and educational cooking classes situated in Port Washington, NY. The establishment caters to both children and adults, offering a diverse schedule designed to accommodate various interests and skill levels.
The class offerings cover a wide array of culinary subjects, featuring hands-on instruction in different global cuisines such as Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, and Indian. Specialized classes in techniques like pasta making, sushi making, knife skills, and baking are also available. Beyond regular classes, the lab hosts private events, including popular date nights, corporate team-building sessions, and birthday parties.
In addition to single-session workshops, the business offers multi-week culinary series for those seeking more in-depth instruction. Seasonal camps are also provided for younger aspiring cooks. Participants are welcome to bring their own alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during their cooking experience, creating a social and relaxed environment focused on learning and fun.
About The Business
Location & Hours
Additional Information
Class types:
Date night, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Multi-session course
Age groups:
Kids, Adults
Skill level:
All levels
Class themes:
Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Indian, Mediterranean, Street Food, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Knife Skills, Sauces & Stocks, Meal Prep, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Pasta Making, Sushi Making
Class sizes:
Unspecified
Participation types:
Hands-on
Teacher credentials:
Unspecified
Class types:
Cooking school
Class duration:
Single-sessions, Multi-week series
BYOB allowed?
Allowed
The Cooking Lab Reviews
Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services
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.
Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!
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 –
