The Well Seasoned Chef

5
(81 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
516-488-1008
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About The Business

The Well Seasoned Chef is a cooking school located in Garden City, NY. It serves the local community by offering a variety of culinary experiences for individuals and groups interested in learning to cook.

The school provides a range of class types, including public classes for adults, specialized classes for kids, and options for private events such as date nights, couples’ classes, corporate team-building activities, and private parties. These classes are typically hands-on, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process under guidance.

The curriculum covers a diverse array of global cuisines and specific culinary skills, from making pasta and sushi to mastering knife techniques and exploring healthy cooking. Classes usually run for single sessions lasting a few hours, and the establishment permits guests to bring their own beverages to adult classes.

Location & Hours

The Well Seasoned Chef

45 New Hyde Park Rd # A, Garden City, 11530

516-488-1008

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Hours
Mon
8AM-3PM
Tue
8AM-3PM
Wed
8AM-3PM
Thu
8AM-3PM
Fri
8AM-3PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, Unspecified

Class themes:

Italian, French, Thai, Mexican, Indian, Mediterranean, Baking, Pastry, Sushi Making, Pasta Making, Sauces & Stocks, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking, Seafood, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Street Food, Breakfast & Brunch

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Allowed

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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