Los Angeles (Northwest Torrance)
5.0
(342 reviews)

Chef Francesca

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Chef Francesca
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
342 Reviews
Born and raised in Sardinia, Italy, Chef Francesca discovered her passion at a young age. She loves to cook traditional Sardinian and Italian food while using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients when handcrafting classics, like homemade pasta, sauces and desserts.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2015
schooling
  • Italian Chef Cooking School
publications
  • The Urban Forager Book
appearances
  • https://www.facebook.com/ITALIANIASTELLEESTRISCE/videos/1794082857287644/
philosophy
  • “Connection of ingredients and quality cooked with passion”

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Francesca

Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Steakhouse Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Steakhouse 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Steakhouse 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Steakhouse 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Steakhouse 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Steakhouse 6 slide
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Italian Steakhouse

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Enjoy a lavish Italian feast worthy of a swanky steakhouse! In this class, Chef Francesca shares her Italian heritage and years of cooking experience to bring you an authentic Italian culinary adventure in which you'll learn an array of valuable culinary skills. Your hands-on class begins with an iconic Italian...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Fri, Jun 20th at 3:00PM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine Los Angeles Cooking Class: A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE

A Taste of Sardinian Cuisine

$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn how to prepare a Sardinian meal alongside your group in this culinary lesson. Explore the exciting world of Sardinian food and culture while strengthening bonds with your group during this exciting team building activity. With the expert guidance of Chef Francesca, a native Sardinian chef, you’ll discover the...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Sun, Jun 22nd at 10:30AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Make Pasta With Your Honey Los Angeles Cooking Class: Make Pasta With Your Honey 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Make Pasta With Your Honey 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Make Pasta With Your Honey 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Make Pasta With Your Honey 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Make Pasta With Your Honey 6 slide
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SMALL CLASS

Make Pasta With Your Honey

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Learn how to make fresh, hand-rolled pasta with your significant other. No one does romance better than the Italians. And if you’re looking to make a romantic meal with your partner, consider taking this private pasta-making class for two. Italy native Chef Francesca will teach how you to roll your own fresh...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2 Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2 6 slide
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SMALL CLASS

Italian Vegetarian Favorites for 2

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Whip up an impressive vegetarian Italian dinner with your honey. If you and your significant other follow a vegetarian diet or are just trying to eat healthier, consider taking this romantic and exclusive class where Italy native Chef Francesca will teach you both how to make gourmet Italian-inspired vegetarian...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Southern Italian Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Southern Italian 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Southern Italian 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Southern Italian 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Southern Italian 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Southern Italian 6 slide
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Rustic Southern Italian

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make incredible and traditional dishes from Sardinia with Chef Francesca. Building upon the incredible dishes she grew up eating in Sardinia, Chef Francesca has curated a cooking class in which you'll learn to make each authentic recipe from scratch. After enjoying a savory cheese and cured meat...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Pasta Making Class Los Angeles Cooking Class: Pasta Making Class 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Pasta Making Class 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Pasta Making Class 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Pasta Making Class 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Pasta Making Class 6 slide
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HIGH DEMAND

Pasta Making Class

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn how to make pasta completely from scratch in this hands-on cooking class! If you love pasta and want to learn how to make it the best way, this class taught by Chef Francesca will be perfect for you! You'll practice hand rolling pasta in three different shapes, and learn the secrets for drying and cooking pasta...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Mediterranean Seafood Specialities Los Angeles Cooking Class: Mediterranean Seafood Specialities 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Mediterranean Seafood Specialities 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Mediterranean Seafood Specialities 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Mediterranean Seafood Specialities 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Mediterranean Seafood Specialities 6 slide
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Mediterranean Seafood Specialities

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Explore classic Sardinian cuisine with Chef Francesca! Curated for seafood lovers, this three-course menu is for those who would like to take part in a unique cooking class featuring the best traditional Sardinian specialties. You'll have the option to choose your dish for each course, starting with lemon and...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection Los Angeles Cooking Class: Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection 6 slide
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Discover the Secrets to Grill Perfection

$139
Cooking Class
$139
Learn grilling techniques from meats to veggies and even desserts in this hands-on culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of grilling and turn up the heat with this cooking class. You will learn how to perfectly season and grill meats and veggies, master essential techniques like the differences in control...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 10:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Traditional Sardinian for 2 Los Angeles Cooking Class: Traditional Sardinian for 2 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Traditional Sardinian for 2 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Traditional Sardinian for 2 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Traditional Sardinian for 2 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Traditional Sardinian for 2 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
SMALL CLASS

Traditional Sardinian for 2

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Whip up traditional Sardinian seafood plates as a couple. Italy is one of the most romantic countries on the planet. And if a trip isn’t in the works, you and your significant other can take a culinary journey to Sardinia with Italy native Chef Francesca. During this exclusive and private class, you’ll...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Seafood Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Seafood 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Seafood 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Seafood 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Seafood 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Seafood 6 slide
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Italian Seafood

$135
Cooking Class
$135
Learn to prepare vibrant seafood dishes inspired by beloved Italian classics. Join Chef Francesca for a decadent four-course Italian menu focused on all things seafood. Start off this course by making savory bite-sized mushrooms stuffed with sharp Parmesan cheese and aromatic truffle oil. Next, learn the...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Tue, Jun 24th at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2 Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2 6 slide
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SMALL CLASS

Rustic Mediterranean Dinner for 2

$149
Cooking Class
$149
Create tasty and traditional Sardinian dishes as a couple. The cuisine of Italy’s Sardinia is renowned for being tasty and romantic. And in this private class, Italy native Chef Francesca will show you and your other half how to whip up traditional rustic Sardinian dishes. You’ll customize your own menu as you...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Torrance (Northwest Torrance)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 18th at 10:30AM & other times
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2015
schooling
  • Italian Chef Cooking School
publications
  • The Urban Forager Book
appearances
  • https://www.facebook.com/ITALIANIASTELLEESTRISCE/videos/1794082857287644/
philosophy
  • “Connection of ingredients and quality cooked with passion”

Team Building Activities WITH Chef Francesca

Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-25

Fusion Feast: Cross-Cultural Group Quest

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Bridge cultural gaps through innovative Italian-inspired cuisine. This unique team building activity blends traditional Italian techniques with global influences. From truffle-infused pasta to Mediterranean-style salmon, teams will push culinary boundaries while strengthening interpersonal bonds. The experience...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-25

Sardinian Secrets for Building Team Spirit

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Discover Sardinian flavors while building team synergy. This comprehensive team building activity guides teams through creating a full Sardinian-inspired menu. Colleagues will gain insights into effective collaboration while enjoying their culinary creations. Starting with homemade ravioli, moving to vibrant salads...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 11:00AM & other times
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Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun 2 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun 3 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun 4 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun 5 slide Los Angeles Team Building Activity: Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE
Great for Groups of 12-25

Taste of Teamwork With Italian Kitchen Fun

$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Boost team spirit through collaborative Italian cuisine. Dive into a flavorful team building activity that brings colleagues together in an Italian-inspired kitchen. Teams will tackle various recipes, from appetizers to desserts, learning to work efficiently and support one another. Starting with bruschetta, moving...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
Next Date: Mon, Jun 23rd at 11:00AM & other times
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Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Francesca THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Authentic Bologna Favorites Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Authentic Bologna Favorites 2 slide
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Authentic Bologna Favorites

$79
Private Chef Meal
$79
Take a trip to the gastronomic paradise of Bologna and experience their beloved culinary traditions. In this private dining experience, Chef Francesca will take your taste buds on journey to the home of balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and Bolognese sauce with her authentic three-course menu inspired by Bologna. Get...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Risotto Rendezvous Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Risotto Rendezvous 2 slide
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Risotto Rendezvous

$59
Private Chef Meal
$59
Enjoy the epitome of Italian home cooking with Chef Francesca in this rendezvous with risotto. In this private dining experience, Chef Francesca will transport you to another world with her rich, creamy risotto. Chef Francesca succeeds in making a risotto that is hearty and earthy, yet has an ethereal quality to it....
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Italian Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta Los Angeles Private Chef Meal: Italian Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta 2 slide
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Italian Chicken Cacciatore and Pasta

$89
Private Chef Meal
$89
Each bite of this meal promises to be a savory reminder that nothing beats home cooking. In this private dining experience with Chef Francesca, enjoy a rich, saucy chicken dinner prepared in a rustic fashion to create a cozy ambiance that epitomizes comfort food. In addition to an authentic chicken cacciatore...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Serving the Los Angeles area
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2015
schooling
  • Italian Chef Cooking School
publications
  • The Urban Forager Book
appearances
  • https://www.facebook.com/ITALIANIASTELLEESTRISCE/videos/1794082857287644/
philosophy
  • “Connection of ingredients and quality cooked with passion”

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Francesca THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Field to Table Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Field to Table 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Italian Field to Table 3 slide
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SMALL CLASS

Italian Field to Table

$125
Cooking Class
$125
SMALL CLASS
Learn how to create delicious and healthy vegetarian dishes! In this class, Chef Francesca will teach you how to create your favorite Italian dishes, vegetarian style! Her most popular dish, "the veggie lasagna" is filled with spinach, grilled zucchini, and layered with fresh sliced mozzarella and parmesan. Guests...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Santa Monica (Sunset Park)
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: Authentic Northern Italian Cooking Los Angeles Cooking Class: Authentic Northern Italian Cooking 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Authentic Northern Italian Cooking 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Authentic Northern Italian Cooking 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Authentic Northern Italian Cooking 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: Authentic Northern Italian Cooking 6 slide
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SMALL CLASS

Authentic Northern Italian Cooking

$139
Cooking Class
$139
SMALL CLASS
Journey to Bologna and Milan and explore the exceptional and familiar fares of the region. In this hands-on class, Chef Francesca will take you on a culinary tour of Northern Italy as you learn how to prepare the most popular and authentic regional delicacies. You will learn how to make Bologna-style lasagna...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Santa Monica (Sunset Park)
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Los Angeles Cooking Class: The Italian Dessert Maestro Los Angeles Cooking Class: The Italian Dessert Maestro 2 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: The Italian Dessert Maestro 3 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: The Italian Dessert Maestro 4 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: The Italian Dessert Maestro 5 slide Los Angeles Cooking Class: The Italian Dessert Maestro 6 slide
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The Italian Dessert Maestro

$85
Cooking Class
$85
Master the most popular Italian desserts, including tiramisu and panna cotta. In this class with Italian Chef Francesca, guests will learn the ins and outs of making three of Italy's most beloved sweet recipes. Guests will learn how to make rich tiramisu layered with chocolate and espresso, panna cotta and crema al...
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Chef Francesca
5.0
342 Reviews
Long Beach (Cal Heights)
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Chef Francesca's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 342 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Francesca

Chloe W.

Chloe

05/12/25
We had a great experience with Chef Francesca. Her home was beautiful and she provided new skills, facts about the food we were making, and an overall great time! Thanks Francesca!
05/12/25
Jennifer Y.

Jennifer

04/25/25
My daughter and I had such a vibrant, fun, and awesome cooking class with Chef Francesca! Chef Francesca was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and fun to learn from. Both of us had a blast! I highly recommend this and we will for sure book with Francesca again. Her place was nice and clean; menu was great, food was fresh and super yummy! My daughter loved the pasta making experience. I loved the sauce we learned from Francesca. The various prepping and cooking techniques she taught us was useful and amazing. She helped us activate our taste buds and senses. LOVE this experience! Can't wait for the next cooking class with Chef Francesca! Grazie mille, Chef Francesca!
04/25/25
Julie S.

Julie

02/28/25
Chef Francesca gave us an authentic Italian cooking class that was very fun too! We loved her easy tips learning how to make pasta from scratch, how to cook meat in a Dutch oven, tricks to bake very tasty potatoes and an how to make easy chocolate dessert. I highly recommend chef Francesca!
02/28/25