The Garden Kitchen – University of Arizona Pima County Coop Ext

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(12 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
520-621-0476
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About The Business

The Garden Kitchen, located in Tucson, Arizona, operates as a community kitchen and garden facility. It is part of the University of Arizona Pima County Cooperative Extension, focusing on educational programs related to food, gardening, and nutrition. The facility serves as a resource for residents looking to learn about growing and preparing healthy meals.

The establishment provides a variety of hands-on cooking classes designed for different age groups and purposes. Public classes are available for both adults and children, often including family-focused sessions. Additionally, they offer private events which can be suitable for corporate gatherings, team-building activities, or other special occasions, providing a tailored culinary experience.

Classes cover a range of themes, frequently emphasizing healthy cooking, seasonal ingredients sourced from their garden, and fundamental kitchen skills. Topics explored include basic knife techniques, baking, pasta making, holiday cooking, and various cuisines like Mexican. The typical format involves single sessions lasting a few hours, aiming to equip participants with practical knowledge for preparing nutritious food at home.

Location & Hours

The Garden Kitchen – University of Arizona Pima County Coop Ext

2205 S 4th Ave, Tucson, 85713

520-621-0476

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Hours
Mon
9AM-4PM
Tue
9AM-4PM
Wed
9AM-4PM
Thu
9AM-4PM
Fri
9AM-4PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Corporate events, Team-building

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Farm-to-Table, Healthy Cooking, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Baking, Holiday Cooking, Mexican, Grilling

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

The Garden Kitchen – University of Arizona Pima County Coop Ext 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