Vegan Friendly Cooking

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(4 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
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941-780-3159
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About The Business

Vegan Friendly Cooking is a culinary establishment dedicated to teaching individuals how to prepare delicious and accessible plant-based meals. The focus is on creating flavorful dishes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans alike, demonstrating the versatility and creativity possible with plant-based ingredients.

The school provides a variety of hands-on cooking classes covering diverse cuisines and techniques. Offerings include public classes focused on specific themes like international dishes, baking, or holiday meals, as well as options tailored for couples and date nights. The classes aim to make plant-based cooking approachable for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced home cooks.

In addition to scheduled public classes, Vegan Friendly Cooking also hosts private events, such as corporate team-building activities, private parties, and classes specifically designed for children. They also offer more structured learning experiences like multi-session programs for those looking to deepen their plant-based culinary skills.

Location & Hours

Vegan Friendly Cooking

2602 Garden Knoll Ln, Raleigh, 27614

941-780-3159

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Vegan, Baking, Pasta Making, Thai, Indian, Mexican, Italian, Holiday Cooking, Healthy Cooking, Street Food, Seafood, Comfort Food

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

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