I moved here earlier this year near Knoxville and could never seem to find any chocolate shops that…read moresell melting pieces. I called asking if they sell melting chocolate that doesn't have to be tempered, but high quality. Unlike wilton melts that are synthetic and terrible. I came in and asked if it was "Gazebo Party and Gift" because it was the same address. The girl told me that they had taken over the shop and changed it to a chocolate shop. They had a ton of different gift baskets perfect for Christmas gifts. They had different kinds of melting chocolate, chocolate bars, treats etc. I'm glad I found this place. It was pretty busy. Yes it is pricey, but you get what you pay for.

How amazing that the owner, Jorita Clayton, of this lovely cake-supply shop has continued it's…read morelegacy in downtown Kingsport. As far as I know, it has been downtown for MANY years. Not only is she incredibly helpful, but she is a very sweet & will share any of her extensive knowledge with you. That is probably the best part. When I leave, I have learned something new every time. She offers a range of classes as well. She has kept the shop fully stocked with must-have items for both professional and amateur bakers and treat-makers. You can find things here that you just can't find anywhere else.{+ TONS of disco dusts, pearls dusts, Americolor food colorings, hard-to-find ingredients, and MUCH, much more} And if you can't find it, she will surely order it for you! She also carries a HUGE array of molds and has an amazing selection of Mercken's chocolate. If you are using any store-brand chocolate wafers for candy-making, I urge you to pay Gazebo a visit. I for one, am so grateful that we have this shop in our town, as my cakes and treats are always MUCH better with the amazing supplies I can purchase at Gazebo. Recommended to anyone I know.

I went here for a date and had the most amazing time! We learned how to make a lot of great food -…read moresoup, dumplings, and bok choy. It was all delicious! We had a beautiful summer sunset as well. I will definitely be going back for more classes with friends and family!

I've only been to the cooking classes. They also have dancing, or did before Covid-19. The cooking…read moreclasses are a great time. Very laid back and hands on. They grow a lot of their own ingredients like garlic and herbs. The owner is going to add campers and such so people who drove a long way can have a place to sleep

We took a demo class here and it was so worth it. It was like going to a family friends house for…read moresome food and amazing conversation. The owners of this business are a wonderful husband/wife duo. The class size was small so you really got to know each other. We learned how to make buttermilk biscuits, bacon jam and pimento cheese. It was a fun experience and we even brought our 7yr old son which was fun. Next time we will be back taking an actual hands on course or for another demo. Well worth the time and money.

Our cooking class with Stephanie at Smoky Mountain Cooking School today was a blast! We chopped,…read moresauteed, measured, and whisked our way through making a yummy meal. Some of us were seasoned cooks and others were relative novices and we all enjoyed the experience. We ended the class by eating the delicious food we made and chatting with our cooking classmates (Hi Tina and Allison)! My two traveling companions and I agree this experience was a highlight of our trip to Pigeon Forge.

We rented a house in Eagles Nest at Banner Elk July 3-7. We had two daughters, their husbands and…read moreour two grandsons there with us. I reached out to Iona several months before to be our personal chef on July 5th. This was Beverly and my wedding day. We have been together for 10 years and chose this family vacation for our wedding. One of our son-in-laws performed the ceremony and our 5 year old grandson was the ring bearer at our house in Banner Elk. Iona prepared appetizers and our dinner. Everything was FANTASTIC ! I would certainly recommend her for personal cheffing services. She enjoys what she does and you can certainly tell. Mike Musselwhite

From the owner: We specialize in Elegant Small Bites ~ Make your special…read moreoccasion exceptionally memorable, with options for all. Elegant Small Bites bring variety and class to any party! * Cocktail Hour Canapés * Artistic Appetizers * Heavy Hors D'oeuvres * Creative Charcuterie and Grazing Tables. For a personalized dining experience, book us for In-Home Private Cheffing - we create custom menus and prepare, cook, and serve your gourmet meal in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Cooking Classes Learn how to create your favorite gourmet dishes, with step-by-step hands-on instruction and examples. Weddings and Special Events Let us make your special event a day to remember! We offer a variety of options including: Cocktail Hour Canapés, Small Bites, and Hors d'oeuvres Charcuterie and Grazing Tables Buffet-style Service Plated 5-Course Dinners

Wally and her husband were phenomenal hosts, welcoming us into their home for a private cooking…read moreclass. The food was amazing, and was made up of many components that we picked right from the garden. HIGHLY recommend.

From the owner: regional Italian cooking classes, private or groups Italian…read morelanguage classes tutoring