Young Chefs Academy – Bel Air MD

4.9
(48 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
443-470-8866
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About The Business

Young Chefs Academy in Bel Air, MD is a cooking school dedicated to teaching children and teens culinary skills. The academy provides a fun and engaging environment where young individuals can learn to prepare diverse recipes and develop confidence in the kitchen. Programs are structured to cater to different age groups, ensuring age-appropriate learning experiences.

The academy offers a variety of cooking programs, including weekly classes that function as multi-session courses designed to build skills over time. These classes are divided into age-specific groups like Kindercooks, Junior Chefs, and Senior Chefs, progressing from basic techniques to more involved cooking methods. In addition to regular classes, the academy hosts special events, workshops, and seasonal cooking camps.

Further offerings include cooking-themed birthday parties and field trips, providing interactive experiences for groups. The focus is on hands-on participation, allowing students to actively engage in the cooking process from start to finish. The curriculum covers various cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and exposure to different cuisines and baking practices.

Location & Hours

Young Chefs Academy – Bel Air MD

130 N Bond St # 101, Bel Air, 21014

443-470-8866

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Hours
Mon
5-8PM
Tue
3-8PM
Wed
3-8PM
Thu
3-8PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
11AM-3PM
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Multi-session course

Age groups:

Kids, Teens

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Baking, Holiday Cooking, 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 – Bel Air MD 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