The Cooking Studio

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(543 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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970-632-1109
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About The Business

The Cooking Studio is a culinary establishment located in Fort Collins, Colorado, offering a variety of cooking classes and events. Situated in the Opera Galleria, the studio serves the local community with hands-on cooking experiences designed for various age groups and interests.

The studio provides scheduled public classes for adults, kids, and teens, covering a wide array of international cuisines and cooking techniques. In addition to public offerings, they host private events suitable for date nights, couples, corporate gatherings, and team-building activities, providing a social and interactive cooking environment. The focus is on practical learning, allowing participants to prepare dishes themselves under guidance.

The instructors at The Cooking Studio are experienced culinary professionals who guide students through the cooking process. Classes range in duration from single sessions, typically lasting a few hours, to multi-week series for younger participants like summer camps or after-school programs. The studio aims to provide an engaging and educational experience for individuals and groups looking to develop their cooking skills or simply enjoy a unique culinary outing.

Location & Hours

The Cooking Studio

in the Opera Galleria, 123 N College Ave STE 130, Fort Collins, 80524

970-632-1109

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Greek, Mediterranean, Spanish, American Southern, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Sauces & Stocks, Chocolate Making

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

The Cooking Studio 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