The Crunchy Baker

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(8 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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919-633-1688
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About The Business

The Crunchy Baker operates as both a wholesale bakery and a cooking school, primarily focusing on the art of baking. The establishment offers a range of opportunities for individuals and groups to learn baking techniques and recipes.

The cooking school component provides hands-on classes covering various baking subjects. Public classes are available throughout the year, allowing individuals to sign up for specific sessions based on interest. The school also caters to private events, including corporate team building activities, birthday celebrations, and date nights, offering a different format for groups.

Class themes emphasize different areas of baking, such as bread making, pastry techniques, and cake and cookie decorating. The curriculum includes options suitable for different skill levels, welcoming both those new to baking and those looking to expand their skills. Classes are designed for adults, with specific sessions also offered for children.

Location & Hours

The Crunchy Baker

16 Glenn Willow Dr #36, Arden, 28704

919-633-1688

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Cake Decorating

Class sizes:

4–6 people, 7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

The Crunchy Baker 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