The Trainer’s Table

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(5 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
252-675-7728
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About The Business

The Trainer’s Table is a culinary establishment located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It focuses on providing cooking classes and culinary experiences for individuals and groups. The business aims to foster a love for cooking and healthy eating within the community.

They offer a variety of hands-on cooking classes covering different cuisines and techniques. These classes are designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners looking to learn basic techniques to more experienced cooks wanting to explore new dishes. Class themes include international cuisines, baking, knife skills, and healthy meal preparation.

Beyond public classes, The Trainer’s Table also hosts private events, including corporate team-building activities and kids’ cooking events. These private sessions provide a personalized culinary experience for special occasions or group outings. They allow participants to enjoy a shared cooking activity in a dedicated, interactive environment.

Location & Hours

The Trainer’s Table

252-675-7728

Hours
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Additional Information

Class types:

Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Pasta Making, Healthy Cooking, Knife Skills, Baking, Holiday Cooking, Sushi Making, Pastry, Thai, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Unspecified

Class sizes:

4–6 people, Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

The Trainer’s 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