Cooking Class - Gourmet Italian-American Favorites

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all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

A menu of comfort fare gets a contemporary gourmet upgrade in this cooking class.

A collection of classics from the Italian-American cookbook takes a step up in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. You'll learn how to balance heartiness and elegance by adding fine touches to some humble favorites.

Class begins with curly kale salad topped with traditional Caesar dressing. Then, prepare shrimp scampi and classic risotto, a perfect entrée and side dish pairing for indulging in both culinary comfort and gourmet excellence. And to end class on a sweeter-than-sweet note, an authentic and decadent tiramisu made from scratch.

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

Your Menu

Kale Caesar Salad

With garlic, anchovies, lemon, olive oil and Parmesan

Shrimp Scampi

With garlic, lemon, white wine and parsley

Classic Risotto

With arborio rice, onions, white wine and shrimp stock

Tiramisu

With espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, cocoa and rum

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 Guests 10
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Date Night, Father's Day, Italian, New American, Pescatarian

Meet your chef

Chef Megan

Food safety certified

92 reviews

Chef Megan is a classically trained culinarian and an ardent gastronome who brings more than a decade of professional culinary experience to the table as a chef, recipe developer, cooking class instructor and beyond. Chef Megan is currently developing her own cooking show and also serves as the sous chef of a local food truck that focuses on scratch-made fare from quality-sourced ingredients.

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What You’ll Do

A menu of comfort fare gets a contemporary gourmet upgrade in this cooking class.

Your Menu

Kale Caesar Salad

With garlic, anchovies, lemon, olive oil and Parmesan

Shrimp Scampi

With garlic, lemon, white wine and parsley

Classic Risotto

With arborio rice, onions, white wine and shrimp stock

Tiramisu

With espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, cocoa and rum

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Date Night, Father's Day, Italian, New American, Pescatarian

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Tony

06 Oct 2023

The class was terrific. My team really enjoyed ourselves, and Chef Megan was awesome. Now I want to book her for date night with the wife. I 100% recommend this class.

Krista

30 Jun 2023

We had such a fabulous time! Chef Megan did a fantastic job of making everyone feel comfortable and really explaining each step of the process.

Cate

02 Jun 2023

The food was delicious and Megan was lovely -- she taught us quite a few things we will use at home. We had a great time!

John

21 Apr 2023

Great food and a great time! I highly recommend Chef Megan!

Shane

09 Apr 2023

Our family had a wonderful experience at our cooking class. Chef Megan was amazing… her energy and positivity were so delightful. She was super helpful and we all learned a few things. Thank you Chef Megan for a great experience!

Gautheir

20 Mar 2023

Chef Megan was simultaneously professional yet built a fantastic casual environment for myself and my partner to safely engage in a cooking experience. Overall I highly recommend booking any of the classes catered by Megan.

Byron

03 Mar 2023

Had a great time with Megan.

Kim

07 Feb 2023

Chef Megan is knowledgeable and makes the cooking interesting and fun. We had a great time and enjoyed learning, cooking and meeting new people

Bob

03 Feb 2023

Megan’s class was great! Lots of fun and made some delicious food, great meeting the other couples who were there as well

Irv

30 Jan 2023

Chef Megan was great. She made the experience lots of fun and shared great cooking knowledge and experience ..

Olivia

13 Jan 2023

Awesome hands on experience and great food with Megan!!

Lisa

12 Jan 2023

Megan was amazing! We had a really good time:)

Tom

09 Jan 2023

This was a magical evening. Megan was fun and really encouraging, getting everybody excited and participating. The finished meal was truly delicious.

Richard

02 Jan 2023

Chef Megan was a delight! She's a very good, patient teacher. Well done!

Taylor

19 Dec 2022

We had the most amazing time with Chef Megan! We learned so much while having a ton of fun. Megan is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and is such a light to be around. Highly recommend this class to anyone and everyone!

Emma

12 Dec 2022

Megan was AMAZING! My group had an unbelievable time with her Italian cooking class. She was an amazing teacher and host - she had great cooking tips and was a wonderful sport to all of our bachelorette antics. I would recommend her over and over again to anyone in Texas looking for a cooking class. You get to spend the evening with the best teacher and eat incredible food! What’s better!!

Mary

21 Nov 2022

Megan was amazing! I want to do more of her classes soon. I left feeling like I could make the meal on my own. And it was a lot of fun.

Madeline

01 Sep 2022

Megan was INCREDIBLE! My sister and I had a blast taking her cooking class. Can’t wait to book my next class with her.

Laura

28 Aug 2022

Our group had such a fun time with Chef Megan! We all learned new cooking techniques in an engaging format. The food was great and it was a truly enjoyable evening. We all left talking about trying to find another class in the future.

Valeria

11 Jul 2022

Absolutely amazing time with Megan. She was super informative, welcoming, and hilarious. Honestly, this prompted me to want to take every cooking class there is to offer on here! If you’re considering taking this class, do yourself a favor and do it!!

Baylee

01 Jul 2022

All around amazing experience. Megan is a passionate chef and a kind soul. During our experience we learned many techniques we could use in our everyday cooking and Chef Megan made sure we had fun while doing it. The food was phenomenal and will definitely be replicated at home (it seemed so simple with all the guidance we received). So worth the money- you won’t regret booking any classes with this Chef.

Ricky

07 Jun 2022

Chef Megan was great! The meal was so incredible!

Josh

13 May 2022

Chef Megan is a quirky and joyful teacher and we had a blast from when we arrived to when we left. The venue is also perfect for teaching and socializing. Even if you’re an experienced home cook, chef Megan had many cool tips and tricks to share. We’re looking forward to heading back for brunch.

Alvin Tran

08 May 2022

Chef Megan was super delightful! Everything was a great experience. There was a lot of hands on and Chef Megan was very elaborate on what we needed to do. The best thing I got out of this besides everything else was learning a new way to dice onions! Will for sure do this again!

Kate

18 Apr 2022

Not only was the meal extremely delicious, the place was beautiful, the class was informative, and hanging out with Megan was very fun.

Ziwei

24 Jan 2022

She was awesome, we had a great time

Paula

24 Jan 2022

Chef Megan is awesome!

Steve

23 Jan 2022

Megan was AWESOME!! Would absolutely recommend this to everyone!!

Parrie

03 Dec 2021

Megan was friendly, patient, and ready for anything! She was fantastic at instructing culinary techniques and happy to help when needed. She integrated into our group like she had known us forever and was such a joy to have in our presence!

Rasmus

22 Nov 2021

Great experience and delicious food! Would/will do again.

Vincent

19 Oct 2021

Chef Megan is tremendous! Her Gourmet Italian-American Favorites class was amazing -- equal parts fun, informative, and delicious. We also loved the cozy location. This was our first ever cooking class and she really made sure we enjoyed ourselves and felt comfortable + confident in our new roles as chefs. She even emailed detailed recipes afterwards so we could recreate our meal. Totally recommended!

13 Sep 2021

Chef Megan was incredible. With every dish we prepared, she was elegant in her presentation as well as insightful with the different techniques she wanted us to learn in the food preperation. We loved it and will be taking another class.

Jennifer

26 Jul 2021

We had a great time! Megan was super welcoming and made us feel right at home. The food was amazing and I feel confident to make it at home :)

Raul

26 Jul 2021

What an amazing date night with my girlfriend.. Meghan welcomed us into her kitchen for our first cozymeal and it couldn’t have been better. She had us chopping garlic like I never had before, learned how to smoothly stir the risotto and sprinkled us with charming stories about her passion for cooking and European travels. All to serve up a delicious meal that we can now bring into our home.

Andrew

14 Jul 2021

My girlfriend and i had a great time learning how to make shrimp scampi and risotto with Chef Megan! Chef Megan was extremely personable and funny, and offered great cooking tips and stories as we cooked. The location was great and the food turned out excellent. We had some fantastic Tiramisu to top it off. We will definitely be trying the recipe out at home and going back for another class!

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Megan

Suzanne

11 Apr 2025

Chef Megan was incredible!

Elisabeth

09 Mar 2025

We loved this class! Megan is super knowledgable & the flow of the class was great.

Rachael

22 Dec 2024

She was great! She's funny, nice, and a great cook! The whole experience was very fun, and I will definitely be going to another lesson with her.

Aaron

09 Dec 2024

Fantastic job! Laid back & personable atmosphere - food was great too!

Jessica

15 Sep 2024

We were in Austin for a mother daughter girls trip and this was SO FUN!! Megan not only is so cute and charming, she taught us so much! The food was delicious!! We loved the whole experience!

Bryan

10 Aug 2024

Great

Richard

04 Aug 2024

Megan was extremely accommodating and a hoot to hang out with! The space where the class took place was beautiful and left with new tricks up my sleeve that were used on the very next meal I cooked. I’m adventurous with my cooking and eating, so I’m excited to try another one hosted by Megan!

John

30 Jul 2024

Chef Megan was fantastic! So friendly and helpful! We had a great evening and learned so much!

Caroline

07 Jun 2024

My partner and I did this for a date. Megan taught us a lot of useful skills and we had fun putting together a delicious meal. She made it seem easy and approachable the meal was delicious. Bonus if you get to pet the chickens in the yard Thanks Megan!

Trudy

26 May 2024

Chef Megan was gracious and knowledgeable. The food was awesome!

Emily

08 Mar 2024

Super fun! Megan was full of fun cooking information that has made me feel more empowered to cook for myself. Thank you!

Heidi

17 Feb 2024

She was fabulous! The food was scrumptious. She is very knowledgeable, clever and funny. I would take another class if I lived in town.

Raymond Jay

17 Feb 2024

She did a awesome job thanks

Lisa

10 Feb 2024

Megan was an amazing cooking instructor! She provided an insight into cooking tips, great food and has a whimsical personality. It was a joyous experience.

Charles

04 Feb 2024

We had a great time Megan was awesome the food was great and the decoration and location were all top notch 100/10 will do again.

Olivia

28 Jan 2024

It was really good!

Janalyn Inman

17 Dec 2023

Chef Megan was so fun, very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience a great time.

Gibran

01 Dec 2023

Awesome cozy experience

Kara Stanasel

26 Nov 2023

Chef Megan was warm and welcoming. She knows the history, science, and skills surrounding the meals she makes. I learned so much from her, it's a class I wish I took sooner as it made me a better and more effective cook. The food was absolutely phenomenal; the timing of the food served and the portions were perfect. This meal will be a holiday family tradition moving forward. We had an amazing time with Chef Megan and would definitely be back again for another class!

Dorian

26 Nov 2023

Phenomenal experience! My wife and I really enjoyed the cooking process AND the eating process. Chef Megan was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly as well as a great teacher. Would absolutely recommend!

Sue

21 Aug 2023

Very enjoyable. Food was very good

Melody

27 Jul 2023

Fabulous, fun, fun evening! Chef Megan is the best!

Austin

23 May 2023

Super fun! Great time, great food, and a great host!

Arjun

02 May 2023

Such a great and delicious experience making Vegan Ramen with Chef Megan! The class has a fun, un-stuffy vibe!

Tyler

18 Feb 2023

So much fun!!!

Justin

17 Feb 2023

Had an absolute blast with Chef Megan, to the point where classes with other companies in the Austin area (like Sur La Table) are now completely underwhelming. Hope to take some more with her soon!

Renada

11 Feb 2023

Chef Megan... amazing!! Very relaxed atmosphere, fun and informative. I look forward to another class with her.

Adrian

10 Feb 2023

This was such a fun class! Chef Megan created such a fun environment for all the couples involved and dropped so much knowledge about the dishes and ingredients. The food was so delicious and the broth we made together had so much flavor you'd be shocked to know it was vegan. I'd recommend this class (for vegans and non-vegans) in a heartbeat!

Matthew

10 Feb 2023

Fun class, great atmosphere!

Catherine

30 Jan 2023

What a fantastic way to celebrate our friend's birthday! Three of us went to the cooking class and couldn't have loved it more! Chef Megan is knowledgeable and tons of fun! We enjoyed the experience, learned a lot, and had a terrific time. I want to give this as gifts to my adult kids. It was such a treat!

Tatum

05 Jan 2023

Chef Megan took me and my boyfriend through a magical and tasty evening in Provence. She was thoroughly carried us through each step of creating our yummy meal. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend this as a fun date night and for any occasion. Looking forward to our next one!

Kristin

29 Dec 2022

Cooking with Megan was great fun! We learned some new recipes and tips/skills. All the food was delicious and I’m feeling more confident than ever in the kitchen! Thanks for a great time.

Schuyler

03 Dec 2022

Chec megan was wonderful! Such a fun experience!

Jeffrey

27 Nov 2022

Megan was fun, upbeat, inclusive, and a wonderful teacher/host!

Michelle

05 Nov 2022

Chef Megan was amazing!! We learned so much, had a blast, and food was AWESOME!!!

Jenifer

29 Oct 2022

What a great day! My mom and I enjoyed everything about this experience. Food was delicious and Megan had something to teach all of us. Will definitely be back to cook and learn very soon!!

David

30 Jul 2022

Chef Megan Was wonderful! We had fresh herbs from the garden, she educated us on knife handling, the chemistry behind when and how to mix things together for the most flavor. It was a terrific time.

Kelly

20 Jun 2022

Great interactive class! Learned new tips and tricks :)

Jesse

09 May 2022

Chef Megan was great and you could clearly tell she has a deep love for cooking. The food was fantastic and I learned a number of new tips and tricks.

Lacey

18 Apr 2022

This class was fantastic! Chef Megan was very patient with us and was super understanding as we almost had to cancel the class last minute. Thankfully it all worked out and we got to enjoy a wonderful class. We loved Megan’s enthusiasm, personality and simple instructions.

Meadow

16 Apr 2022

This class was something that I will remember and cherish forever! I cannot recommend Chef Megan enough. I learned so much in this class, and it is an amazing once in a lifetime experience to work with Chef Megan. I not only feel more confident with cooking, but I’m also more open to trying different cuisines in the future. I would take this class 100 more times because it was that much fun. You will NOT regret this experience, and it will leaving wanting to come back for even more classes that Chef Megan teaches. She made my partners birthday weekend one for the books.

maggie

28 Mar 2022

Megan was wonderful!!!

Kayla

26 Mar 2022

Megan was a wonderful chef and host! She created such a welcoming learning environment and taught us to cook a great meal. She is spunky and outgoing and her class was a super awesome time!

Matthew

19 Mar 2022

Such an amazing experience, I'll take this home for cooking with my family. Learned many great tips and had a wonderful time, thank you!

Parker

22 Feb 2022

Chef Megan was a grand ole time to be with! She had such great energy and explain the ways of a chef in such an entertaining way!

Susan

20 Feb 2022

Chef Megan was awesome! We really enjoyed our class and can’t wait to take another one with her! She was informative, entertaining and very engaging. The food was yummy and we loved everything!

Matthew

13 Feb 2022

We enjoyed our wonderful cooking experience with Chef Megan and will be booking with her again. We learned some new techniques to try at home while eating amazing food and engaging in pleasant conversation.

Ashley

12 Feb 2022

We had such a good time. Chef Megan did a great job leading the class. Food was excellent!

Lianne

19 Dec 2021

Class with Chef Megan was SO much fun! From the warm welcome into a beautiful cooking and dining space, to a tour of the garden (and meeting the chickens!), the engaging and informative cooking lesson and amazing brunch spread - everything was perfect. Megan makes you feel right at home and is such a joy to be around. We can’t wait to sign up for another class! Thank you!

Morris

04 Dec 2021

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Megan, she made us feel so comfortable. The ability to go to the garden to pick fresh produce and herbs for the dishes was incredible, and food was insanely delicious. We learned some new techniques; tried new flavor combinations with the pimento cheese grits, and the fried chicken…..delicious!!! We will definitely be booking another class with Chef Megan.

Kara

23 Nov 2021

We had so much fun cooking w/ Chef Megan. It was a entertaining and delicious date night!

Trent

25 Oct 2021

Chef Megan was incredible and deserves 10+ stars. She is super bubbly, engaging, and a fantastic storyteller which makes cooking much more enjoyable. She treated us with great hospitality and ensured everyone participated in various parts of the cooking experience. After the class, the strangers/participants felt like best friends who just created the best meal of a life time. Food was sooooooo good, we eat ourselves into a coma. Definitely take a course with Chef Megan—you will not regret it.

Rajat

12 Sep 2021

Megan was a wonderful host and teacher. Not only did we have a great time learning from her, but also enjoyed spending the afternoon with her. The session was both informative and fun! The food was fresh and delicious and we couldn't believe that we had prepared it ourselves! Megan made the whole process seem effortless. We would love to go back for another session!

Meagan

07 Sep 2021

My daughter and I had a wonderful evening with Chef Megan and the class! It was a perfect, relaxing experience to share while we were in from out of town. If only we lived closer we'd be there every chance we could. It'll definitely be added to our list of favorites to try and do again when we come back to the area! I heartily dislike all seafood, but my daughter loves it. I knew I could never do it justice teaching her how to make moule frites, so we were both excited for the class. In the end though, even I ate my entire serving of mussels because they were just that good.

Luigi

06 Sep 2021

Megan was a terrific host, articulate and welcomes questions with wonderful answers. We had a super time with the preparation process of the meal - and finally enjoying the meal, exquisite!

Angie

21 Aug 2021

We had the best time with Chef Megan. She was very patient and explained all the steps in detail. She ‘stayed the course’ while keeping it light and fun. Ohhhhh, and she reminded us to refresh our drinks often. ?. Highly recommend her for anyone wanting to learn new ways or someone just starting out their cooking attempts.

Murray

20 Jul 2021

As our first Cozymeal experience, Chef Megan will definitely have us coming back! Her style is both laid-back, passionate, and educational. Those few hours we spent cooking and talking were pure enjoyment, and then tasting the culmination of our efforts was simply incredible. (Definitely the best fried chicken I've had in my life, and that's just speaking to one of the courses!) One last thing I will say: the value proposition is insane. I would have paid more than the same amount just to go to a restaurant (and have an okay-tasting experience) but we got that along with a couple hours of entertainment and education. We can't wait to try the next class!