Cooking Classes
Ristorante Roma
Create an elevated Italian menu and savor a true taste of Rome with Chef Chris. Relish in the traditional flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Chris as you learn how to handcraft signature dishes from appetizer to dessert that are well loved in Rome. Begin by dicing heirloom tomatoes for authentic Roman bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil. Then, Chef Chris will show you how to make handmade fettuccine pasta paired with a silky carbonara sauce featuring cured pancetta. Next, you'll marinate zucchini with wine, imported vinegar and herbs, and layer a delectable espresso-infused tiramisu for dessert. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Make Sushi From Scratch at a Trendy Wine Bar
Roll sushi, sip wine and learn pro techniques in this fun sushi-making class at a cozy wine bar. Roll, sip and snack your way through this hands-on, two-hour sushi-making cooking class hosted at a cozy wine bar. Start by preparing perfectly seasoned sushi rice, then slice ingredients like avocado, cucumber and mango with chef-level precision. You'll create two classic rolls: a California roll filled with surimi, avocado and cucumber and a veggie roll packed with colorful produce. Along the way, you’ll pick up pro tips for rolling and slicing like a sushi chef. After the class, enjoy your creations and if you’d like to elevate the experience, grab a glass of wine from the bar to pair with your handmade rolls. Beverages are available for purchase to enhance your experience.
A Roman Dinner
Explore the flavors of Rome in the form of a handmade feast. Discover what sets Rome apart from the rest of Italian cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Under the guidance of Chef Luca, you'll explore delicious Rome through delicious dishes. Begin with making the perfect poached egg on top of sautéed spinach topped with pecorino romano cheese. Then, learn how to make homemade pasta with semolina flour paired with a spicy tomato sauce. Make a handcrafted spaghetti carbonara and a fried lamb chop salad. Finish with a decadent mini apple cake for a sweet end to the meal. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Modern and Classic Italian Fusion
Chef Rodney's innovative menu fuses modern and traditional Italian cuisine to create an awe-inspiring spread. In this hands-on class, Chef Rodney gives you the best of both worlds as he teaches you both new and old techniques, and recipes customary to Italian cooking. You will begin by learning how to make a smooth as silk sweet corn velouté. Next, hone your seafood skills as you prepare a pan-seared rainbow trout infused with an earthy sweetness. For dessert, you will learn the techniques to crafting a match made in heaven: A creamy, tart and wonderfully luscious Italian lemon meringue. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Healthy Plant-Based Fare
Learn how to prepare healthy, flavor-packed plant-based recipes using fresh ingredients. In this hands-on, plant-based cooking class, Chef Megan will share ways to craft a healthy meal. Learn smart food choices with more flavor. Begin with colorful and crunchy crudité with Chef Megan’s green-goddess cashew dip. Next is a delicious creamy curried cauliflower soup that is gluten-free, deceivingly dairy-free, and super nutritious! The black bean quinoa veggie burger is a crave-worthy burger that will satisfy all. Frozen chocolate banana made with cacao, coconut oil and nut butter prove you don't have to miss out on the sweet stuff while eating healthy. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Exploration of Bangkok Fare
Join Chef Dock for a true taste of Thailand in this cultured hands-on cooking class. Explore the essence of Thai cuisine over five courses with Chef Dock as you explore varied combinations of sweet, salty, sour, bitter and a little heat to spice things up. Begin by preparing a spicy tom yum soup that includes diverse flavors of the sea, followed by chicken satay with peanut sauce. Next is classic pad Thai, followed by a coconut curry recipe that features a fusion of unique flavors — including lemon grass and basil. Finally, whip up green tea sorbet for dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Brunch Bliss
Learn everything you need to know to prepare a beautiful brunch. In this hands-on class with Chef Shahida, you will be greeted with mock mimosas and seasonal mock bellinis as you prepare to learn the steps to create an incredible brunch from start to finish and completely from scratch. From the skills and techniques to the equipment and essentials, Chef Shahida will teach you all things brunch as you make a beautiful three-course brunch menu. After preparing and indulging in sweet potato hash, salmon croquettes and French toast bread pudding, you'll have achieved brunch bliss. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
New York-Style Italian Fare
New York-style Italian cuisine shows off its bold, flavorful character in this rustic menu. There's something special about Italian dining in New York City, as this cooking class with Chef Mell demonstrates. Learn what makes the difference between classic Italian fare and Italian done with true NYC flair. You'll create bruschetta topped with tender heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella and assemble an arugula salad featuring homemade vinaigrette. Then, cook up a breaded chicken entrée made zesty with lemon caper sauce and mashed red potatoes as a savory side dish. And for a perfect chef's kiss of an Italian dessert, prepare a batch of authentic cannoli. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Italian Classic Masterclass
Learn to cook authentic Italian cuisine in this sun-soaked Mediterranean cooking class Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your home cooking with this authentic Italian cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll get hands-on with time-honored recipes and traditional techniques taken straight from Italy’s cookbook. On the menu? A Caesar salad with homemade dressing and Parmesan plus homemade fettuccine with Roman-style Alfredo sauce. End things on a sweet note with a few scoops of Italian gelato, choosing between flavors like creamy espresso and lemon sorbet with biscotti crumbs. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Culinary Adventure Through Northern Italy
Join Chef Luca in exploring the delectable flavors that Northern Italy is famous for. Learn about culinary greatness in this immersive cooking class. Chef Luca will guide you through the traditional flavors of Northern Italy as you make some of the area’s most iconic dishes. You’ll create golden fried polenta that’s delightfully crispy outside and delectably soft inside. Learn how to make tagliatelle alla boscaiola with earthy porcini mushrooms, pancetta and Parmigiano Reggiano, then expertly cook a pork fillet with indulgent black truffle cream. Finally, whip up almond cream and sweet roasted apples for the perfect dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Seasonal French Fare
Enjoy a menu of fresh French fare infused with seasonal flavors you won't forget. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Rodney will teach you how to create a handful of French cuisine classics completely from scratch, using smart, time-honored cooking techniques along the way with high-quality ingredients. Begin by creating a beautiful spread featuring savory smoked salmon for your starter. For the main course, you will learn how to expertly sear lamb chops, prepare butternut dauphinoise potatoes and get the perfect char on asparagus. For dessert, whip up and bake a chocolate soufflé with creamy raspberry Chantilly cream. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Healthy Dinner Party
Plan a dinner party hinged on a menu everyone can, and most certainly will, enjoy. In this hands-on class with Chef Megan, you will learn how to prepare a healthy dinner party menu that will help you stick to your healthy lifestyle goals without sacrificing the fun! Chef Megan's five-course healthy dinner party menu tells a tale of opulence and intrigue that is sure to impress your guests beginning with the fiesta of flavors bursting from a creamy black bean hummus appetizer all the way to a bright and indulgent blueberry dessert that is sure to be a show stopper. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Fresh Italian Feast
Experience the rich and savory flavors of Italy with Chef Dock as your expert guide. It's time for your palate to be whisked away to Italy for a feast you'll crave again and again! In this hands-on cooking class, you'll work alongside Chef Dock to create a flavorful four-course meal that blends classic Italian ingredients with seafood and more. Class begins with Chef Dock teaching you how to make a unique antipasti medley, followed by a crisp Caesar salad with anchovies and Parmesan. Next, you'll learn how to prepare an elaborate seafood scampi with homemade pasta before your sweet sendoff — lemon mascarpone cheesecake. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Intro to Thai Cooking
Learn how to make Thai classics with Chef Shahida. In this cooking class, Chef Shahida will introduce you to flavors common to Thai cuisine and will teach you how to create traditional recipes as well as where to find local ingredients and how to use basic knife skills. From lemongrass and ginger soup to basil fried rice and chicken satay with creamy peanut sauce, you'll learn the ins and outs of Thai cooking. For a sweet finish to the class, Chef Shahida will guide you through making a signature Thai dessert. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Make Perfect Gnocchi From Scratch
Bring an authentic taste of Italy to your table in this authentic pasta class. Whether you’re tired of store-bought pasta or have always wanted to cook like Nonna used to, this cooking class is sure to help level up your home cooking. In it, you’ll take a leaf straight out of the Italian cookbook, learning from a world-class chef how to bring a taste of this renowned foodie country to your home table. On the menu? A Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and sea salt plus spinach and ricotta gnocchi with pesto Genovese sauce. For dessert? End things on a sweet and sunny Sicilian note with an almond cake with sweet cannoli cream. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Traditional Spanish Tapas
Experience a few of the rarest and most expensive ingredients in the world in this one-of-a-kind class. Prepare an incomparable Italian feast in this lavish hands-on cooking class with Chef Luca. Using a selection of rare, opulent ingredients, you'll handcraft recipes that are sure to redefine your idea of luxury dining. Begin with bruschetta featuring porcini, black truffle and 24-karat edible gold. Then, create two homemade pasta courses — tagliolini with white truffles, and tagliatelle with aged prosciutto and porcini mushrooms — and an entrée of a lamb chops with roasted potatoes and edible gold. Close out this fanciful feast with a dessert made of Madagascar vanilla decorated with 24-karat gold and silver leaf. Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.