The Culinary Center of Kansas City

4.8
(474 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
913-341-4455
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About The Business

The Culinary Center of Kansas City presents a wide array of cooking classes and culinary experiences. Situated in Overland Park, Kansas, the center welcomes individuals and groups interested in learning new skills and exploring diverse cuisines.

The center offers public cooking classes covering various themes, including international cuisines, baking techniques, and specific dietary needs. These classes are designed for different skill levels, from beginners to more experienced cooks. The format includes both hands-on sessions where participants prepare dishes themselves and demonstration classes where instructors showcase techniques.

Beyond public classes, the center hosts private events such as corporate team-building activities, date nights, and celebrations. They also provide classes specifically for children. In addition to instruction, the location features a retail store offering kitchen gadgets, cookware, and unique food items.

Location & Hours

The Culinary Center of Kansas City

7920 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, 66204

913-341-4455

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
10AM-6PM
Wed
10AM-6PM
Thu
10AM-6PM
Fri
10AM-6PM
Sat
9AM-6PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels, Beginner, Intermediate

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Baking, Pastry, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Holiday Cooking, BBQ/Grilling, Seafood, Healthy Cooking, Breakfast & Brunch

Class sizes:

7–15 people, 15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

The Culinary Center of Kansas City 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