Williams-Sonoma

4.2
(62 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
949-464-2168
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About The Business

Williams-Sonoma is a well-known retailer specializing in high-quality kitchenware, cookware, tools, and food items. The store provides a wide selection of products for cooking, baking, and entertaining, catering to both home cooks and culinary enthusiasts. Customers can find everything from essential kitchen gadgets to specialized equipment and gourmet ingredients.

In addition to its retail offerings, the Williams-Sonoma location frequently hosts in-store events, including cooking classes and demonstrations. These sessions cover a variety of culinary topics, techniques, and seasonal themes, providing opportunities for customers to learn new skills and explore different cuisines. The classes are designed to be accessible and engaging, offering practical instruction in a hands-on or demonstration format.

The store’s events calendar often features classes suitable for different ages, including specific sessions tailored for children. These classes serve as a way for the business to connect with the community, share culinary knowledge, and allow customers to experience products in use before purchasing them. The focus is on practical application and enjoyment of cooking and baking.

Location & Hours

Williams-Sonoma

8032 East Coast Hwy, Newport Coast, 92657

949-464-2168

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Hours
Mon
10AM-7PM
Tue
10AM-7PM
Wed
10AM-7PM
Thu
10AM-7PM
Fri
10AM-7PM
Sat
10AM-7PM
Sun
10AM-6PM

Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Unspecified

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Baking, Pasta Making, Knife Skills, Holiday Cooking, Italian, French, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Hands-on, Demonstration

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not 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