The Global Gourmet – Private Chef

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(2 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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About The Business

The Global Gourmet provides private chef services, catering, and cooking classes in the Columbia, South Carolina area. They offer customized culinary experiences for various events and needs, from intimate dinners to large gatherings.

Their cooking class program features hands-on sessions designed for different skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Classes are available for individuals, couples, and groups, including specialized options for kids, teens, and adults. They cover a wide array of cuisines and techniques, such as Italian, French, Thai, Japanese, BBQ, baking, pastry, healthy cooking, meal prep, and knife skills.

Classes typically run for about 2.5 to 3 hours and are conducted in a hands-on format, allowing participants to learn by doing. They offer private classes for special occasions like date nights, corporate team building, and celebrations. The business focuses on providing engaging and educational culinary experiences alongside their catering and private chef services.

Location & Hours

The Global Gourmet – Private Chef

19 Landmark Dr, Columbia, 29210

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Healthy Cooking, Meal Prep, Knife Skills

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

The Global Gourmet – Private Chef 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