Young Chefs Academy – Pittsburgh East, PA

5
(3 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
412-540-3505
Is this your business?*

About The Business

Young Chefs Academy – Pittsburgh East, PA provides culinary education specifically designed for children and teenagers. The academy offers a range of programs aimed at fostering a love for cooking and developing foundational kitchen skills in young learners. Through engaging and interactive sessions, students explore various cuisines and cooking techniques in a safe and supportive environment.

The curriculum includes weekly classes structured as a multi-week series, allowing students to build on their knowledge and abilities over time. In addition to ongoing classes, the academy hosts single-session workshops and camps, providing focused experiences on specific themes or techniques. These programs cover diverse areas such as baking, pastry, pasta making, sushi making, and knife skills, introducing students to global flavors and culinary practices.

The academy also organizes special events and birthday parties, offering unique culinary experiences for groups. The focus is on hands-on learning, where young chefs actively participate in preparing dishes from start to finish. Instructors guide students through recipes, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and confidence in the kitchen, while emphasizing the importance of fresh ingredients and healthy eating habits.

Location & Hours

Young Chefs Academy – Pittsburgh East, PA

6 Torrens St, Pittsburgh, 15206

412-540-3505

Get directions
Hours
Mon
Unspecified
Tue
Unspecified
Wed
Unspecified
Thu
Unspecified
Fri
Unspecified
Sat
Unspecified
Sun
Unspecified

Additional Information

Class types:

Kids’ classes, Multi-session course

Age groups:

Kids, Teens

Skill level:

All levels

Class themes:

Italian, Japanese, French, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Baking, Pastry, Knife Skills

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Professional Chef

Class types:

Cooking school

Class duration:

Single-sessions, Multi-week series

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

Young Chefs Academy – Pittsburgh East, PA Reviews

0.0
0.0 out of 5 stars (based on 0 reviews)
Excellent0%
Very good0%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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