The Kitchen Table

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(35 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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630-384-9034
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About The Business

The Kitchen Table is a cooking school located in West Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to providing hands-on culinary experiences. The establishment offers a welcoming environment where participants can learn new cooking skills and explore diverse cuisines under guidance.

The school presents a variety of class formats catering to different interests and groups. Public classes are available for individuals and pairs, while private events can be booked for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, and corporate team building activities. Classes are designed for different audiences, including adults, couples, and children.

Participants engage directly in the cooking process during hands-on sessions. The curriculum covers a wide array of themes, from specific international cuisines like Italian, French, Thai, and Mexican, to specialized techniques such as pasta making, sushi preparation, and knife skills. Seasonal and holiday-themed classes are also offered. Classes typically run for two to three hours, and guests are welcome to bring their own wine or beer to enjoy during the class.

Location & Hours

The Kitchen Table

100 Hahndorf St Suite 303, West Chicago, 60185

630-384-9034

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Baking, Knife Skills, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people, 15+ people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

The Kitchen Table 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