The Fat Tuscan

4.4
(62 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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352-505-5648
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About The Business

The Fat Tuscan operates as a cooking school and event venue located in Gainesville, Florida. It offers a variety of culinary experiences focused on teaching cooking skills and techniques in a welcoming environment. The establishment provides both regularly scheduled public classes and options for private events.

The cooking classes cover a wide array of global cuisines and specific culinary topics. Participants can learn to prepare dishes from Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean traditions, among others. The curriculum also includes classes dedicated to baking, pastry, bread making, and specific dietary needs like vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free cooking. Classes are designed to be hands-on, allowing attendees to actively participate in the cooking process.

Beyond public classes, The Fat Tuscan is available for private events such as date nights, corporate team-building activities, and birthday parties. They also host special events, including kids’ cooking classes and multi-session programs like summer camps. The venue functions as a space for learning, socializing, and enjoying freshly prepared meals created during the classes.

Location & Hours

The Fat Tuscan

725 NE 1st St, Gainesville, 32601

352-505-5648

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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:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Healthy Cooking

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

The Fat Tuscan 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