Williams-Sonoma

4.3
(36 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
847-295-7045
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About The Business

Williams-Sonoma is a retailer specializing in high-quality kitchenware, cookware, and food products. The store provides a wide selection of tools and ingredients for home cooking and entertaining.

In addition to retail offerings, the Lake Forest location hosts various in-store culinary events and classes. These events range from cooking demonstrations to more interactive sessions covering a variety of cuisines and techniques.

The store offers classes designed for different age groups and skill levels, including specific events for children and adults. Private events are also available, which can be suitable for corporate gatherings or team-building activities, providing a unique culinary experience within the store setting.

Location & Hours

Williams-Sonoma

271 Market Square Ct, Lake Forest, 60045

847-295-7045

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Hours
Mon
10AM-5:30PM
Tue
10AM-5:30PM
Wed
10AM-5:30PM
Thu
10AM-5:30PM
Fri
10AM-5:30PM
Sat
10AM-5:30PM
Sun
11AM-5PM

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Mexican, Baking, Holiday Cooking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

7–15 people

Participation types:

Demonstration, Partial hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef, Home Cook/Enthusiast, Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Williams-Sonoma 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