Cooking Class - Hands-On Italy on a Plate

CAD $ 149 Per person

all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You'll Do

Master authentic Italian techniques with a simple and seasonal menu.

This hands-on cooking class with Chef Hamzeh invites guests to explore classic Italian culinary techniques through a thoughtfully curated menu. This inviting and interactive class is rooted in simplicity, precision and tradition.

You’ll begin with Caprese salad, balancing freshness, seasonings and texture with a homemade balsamic vinegar glaze. The main dish is cacio e pepe pasta with topped fillet mignon steak, where you’ll master preparing fresh pasta, emulsify Pecorino cheese into a silky sauce and explore seasoning with cracked pepper and perfecting heat control. For dessert, conclude the evening with strawberry panna cotta dessert, elegantly plated. Register your spot today!

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.

Your Menu

Caprese Salad

With fresh Mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes and home-made balsamic vinegar glaze

Cacio e Pepe Pasta With Fillet Mignon Steak

With fresh pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper and beef fillet mignon

Strawberry Panna Cotta

With strawberries, cream and vanilla

Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum at Chef's Place 8
Maximum if Chef Travels to You 6
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Adult, Date Night, Fun, Holiday, Italian, Pasta Making, Valentine's

Meet your chef

Chef Hamzeh

13 reviews

Chef Hamzeh brings over a decade of professional culinary experience shaped by kitchens across the Middle East Europe and Canada. Trained in classical techniques and experienced in a wide range of global cuisines he combines strong leadership with a genuine passion for teaching. With a background as both a head chef and culinary instructor Chef Hamzeh focuses on clear technique thoughtful menu development and hands-on learning. His welcoming teaching style helps guests build confidence in the kitchen while exploring flavor creativity and the fundamentals of great cooking.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

What You'll Do

Master authentic Italian techniques with a simple and seasonal menu.

Your Menu

Caprese Salad

With fresh Mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes and home-made balsamic vinegar glaze

Cacio e Pepe Pasta With Fillet Mignon Steak

With fresh pasta, Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper and beef fillet mignon

Strawberry Panna Cotta

With strawberries, cream and vanilla

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum at Chef's Place 8
Maximum if Chef Travels to You 6
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 3 hours
Labels Adult, Date Night, Fun, Holiday, Italian, Pasta Making, Valentine's

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for this experience

Nic

21 Feb 2026

What a truly world class experience! Highly recommended to anyone looking to spend a unique night with an amazing teacher. Class was fun, informative and engaging. Looking forward to doing this again soon. Chef Hamzeh truly loves what he does and is very passionate.

Derek

15 Feb 2026

My girlfriend and I attended chef Hamzeh's Valentine's Day class and it was amazing. It was a lovely setting and a nice smaller group with 3 other couples. The class was relaxed with some hands-on cooking and great tutorials from Chef Hamzeh. The food was amazing and the whole experience truly beat our expectations.

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Hamzeh

Jon Gille

14 Feb 2026

The class was amazing! We made pita bread, hummus, kebabs, garlic mayo, salad, salad dressing, lamb, and everything tasted absolutely incredible.

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Isabella

05 Mar 2026

Chef Hamzeh was incredible!!!!! Had the best time ever at an immaculate facility in downtown central Vancouver. We were lucky enough to just have the two of us in the booking which I would definitely recommend going as a small group as we got to participate in every part of the 4 course meal except for the dessert. I am a Foods teacher but very much enjoyed being a student of Chef Hamzeh. Him and his wife provided real world examples of how to apply this into our everyday life. 10/10 pleasant experience, genuinely hoping to return next year for another one of his classes.

Ike

16 Feb 2026

My husband and I recently took this cooking class with Chef Hamzeh and V, and it was genuinely one of the most memorable culinary experiences we’ve had. Chef Hamzeh has a great ability to help you to quickly learn and apply a lot of techniques through this course. He explained the why behind everything—from achieving that impossibly smooth hummus texture to balancing acidity, salt, and fat so flavors feel layered rather than loud. Making fresh pita from scratch was a revelation (and now has completely ruined store-bought pita for us). The kebabs were deeply flavorful, and we learned subtle but meaningful techniques around seasoning, skewering, and grilling that made a noticeable difference. What stood out most was how generous Chef Hamzeh and V were with their knowledge. They answered every question thoughtfully and made the entire experience feel collaborative rather than instructional. We left not just with a fantastic meal, but with real skills and recipes we’ve saved in our recipe box. Highly, highly recommend.

Stefan Jakubowski

28 Jan 2026

Chef Hamzeh was great. I had a lot of questions and he gave me some really excellent answers. Learning how to clean a squid was really fantastic and his tips on buying seafood really helped my confidence. And I'll definitely make the crab cakes for my dinner guests! A fun and fantastic experience in a beautiful setting. Thank you chef!

Wendy Wan

26 Jan 2026

Really unique experience and really well organized for our group of 10!

Reviews Chef Hamzeh received outside of Cozymeal

Ahmad A.

10 Jan 2026

I had the opportunity to work with Chef Hamzeh, and it was a great experience. He is a supportive and knowledgeable leader who creates a positive kitchen environment. He communicates clearly and always makes sure the team stays focused and motivated. Chef Hamzeh consistently pushed us to maintain high standards, while also being patient and willing to teach. I learned a lot from working with him, and I always appreciated how respectful and professional he was with everyone on the team.

Dima

08 Jan 2026

Chef Hamzeh, thank you for being part of my event. Your presence and expertise made it exceptional, and it was a pleasure having you with us.

T.K.

28 Dec 2025

Working with Chef Hamzeh has been an incredible experience. He’s not your typical chef – he’s proactive, always learning new recipes, and truly understands the kitchen from the ground up. Hamzeh consistently shows up on time and delivers some of the most delicious and creative dishes I’ve ever tasted. He uses his resources wisely and maintains a high standard when ordering supplies, always choosing premium, fresh ingredients – sometimes it feels like the food came straight from the farm. His prep skills are unmatched. Hamzeh is a true one-man show, and it’s fascinating to watch him prepare, cook, and serve guests with such ease and confidence. I’m genuinely grateful to work alongside such a skilled and competent chef.

Nathalie

23 Dec 2025

Chef Hamzeh is one of those one-of-a-kind chefs that you come across in the walks of life and feel really glad you did. His love for food is translated into his craft and his storytelling makes experiences even more special. Come prepared to embark on a truly culinary journey.

Ruba

18 Dec 2025

Chef Hamzeh, I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful session I attended with you. It was exceptionally well-organized, engaging, and full of valuable insights. Your passion, skill, and attention to detail truly elevated the experience. Thank you for such an excellent session – I left inspired and grateful.