Young Chefs Academy – Austin Southwest TX

5
(10 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
512-222-6914
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About The Business

Young Chefs Academy in Austin Southwest TX is a culinary school dedicated to teaching children and adults how to cook. The institution provides a welcoming space where individuals can learn foundational cooking techniques, explore various recipes, and build confidence in the kitchen. The goal is to make learning about food and cooking an enjoyable and educational experience for all ages.

For children, the academy offers structured weekly classes tailored to different age groups, seasonal cooking camps during school breaks, and special workshops or celebratory cooking parties. In these programs, young participants tie on aprons and get hands-on experience preparing a variety of dishes, learning kitchen safety, proper food handling, and fundamental culinary skills through engaging activities.

The academy also provides culinary experiences for adults, including date night cooking classes, couples’ sessions, and custom events for corporate team-building or private gatherings. These adult classes offer hands-on cooking opportunities, allowing participants to work together to create meals while enjoying a social setting. The overall focus is on practical learning and fostering a passion for cooking and healthy eating.

Location & Hours

Young Chefs Academy – Austin Southwest TX

6705 US-290 suite 501 Oak Hill Centre, Austin, 78735

512-222-6914

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Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue
4-7PM
Wed
5-7:30PM
Thu
4-8PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
9AM-12:30PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Skill level:

Unspecified

Class themes:

Baking, Unspecified

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Young Chefs Academy – Austin Southwest TX 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