Young Chefs Academy – Baton Rouge LA

4.3
(27 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
225-928-2022
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About The Business

Young Chefs Academy in Baton Rouge is a culinary school specifically designed for children and teens. The academy provides a range of programs aimed at teaching young individuals how to cook and bake in a fun, engaging, and educational environment. Their curriculum focuses on building fundamental culinary skills, understanding kitchen safety, and exploring diverse recipes and cuisines.

The academy offers various ways for children and teens to participate, including weekly scheduled classes that run as ongoing multi-session courses, providing consistent learning over time. They also host single-session workshops focused on specific themes or techniques, as well as seasonal cooking camps during school breaks. Beyond regular classes, Young Chefs Academy is a venue for birthday parties and special events, including corporate and team-building cooking experiences.

Classes at Young Chefs Academy are hands-on, allowing participants to actively engage in the cooking process under the guidance of certified culinary instructors. The programs are structured for different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate learning and activities. The goal is to foster creativity and confidence in the kitchen, equipping students with valuable life skills through the art of cooking.

Location & Hours

Young Chefs Academy – Baton Rouge LA

7970 Jefferson Hwy Suite E, Baton Rouge, 70809

225-928-2022

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Additional Information

Class types:

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

Age groups:

Kids, Teens

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Mexican, Baking, Pastry, Holiday Cooking, Healthy Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Certified Culinary Instructor

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Young Chefs Academy – Baton Rouge LA 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