Cooking Class - Elevated Italian for Two - Date Night

What You’ll Do

Make an elevated dinner inspired by Italy’s signature dishes.

During this cooking class, forget the original meat and potato dinner for an elevated Italian meal. You’ll start by grilling and roasting a cut of meat before basting it in flavorful caramelized sauce that adds another level of richness. Next, you’ll make pasta from scratch and pair it with a luscious sauce. For dessert, learn how to make a traditional Italian dessert for two.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Couples, Date Night, Gourmet, Italian, Pasta Making
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Jesse brings a rich culinary background to every class, shaped by experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef work and operating his own food ventures. He has played key roles in opening restaurant and brewery kitchens, as well as developing diverse menus. Now instructing, Chef Jesse combines his deep knowledge and passion for food with a love for teaching, helping students master efficient kitchen techniques while making cooking a fun, engaging experience.

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What You’ll Do

Make an elevated dinner inspired by Italy’s signature dishes.

During this cooking class, forget the original meat and potato dinner for an elevated Italian meal. You’ll start by grilling and roasting a cut of meat before basting it in flavorful caramelized sauce that adds another level of richness. Next, you’ll make pasta from scratch and pair it with a luscious sauce. For dessert, learn how to make a traditional Italian dessert for two.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
  • Labels Couples, Date Night, Gourmet, Italian, Pasta Making
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Marianne

Marianne

05 Jul 2025

We really were looking forward to this event. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. There wasn't much "instruction" (chef did it himself or said mince that without instruction and didnt provide tips on best way to peel garlic as one example), resident chef speech was difficult to understand, did not introduce new tools that could have provided more sales in the store. We had to ask for a food mover, for instance. The empanadas were undercooked and steak not made to our requested doneness. We had to eat standing up and not even a linen napkin but a flimsy cocktail napkin. Did not encourage team camaraderie to make it a more fun experience. Can you call him a chef when he is still in school? Definitely an experienced chef would have been ideal. The food was good and event space was pleasant.
Chuck

Chuck

28 Jun 2025

Class was easy to follow. Chef Will answered all our questions and was very helpful making class go smoothly
Pam

Pam

31 May 2025

Jesse was fantastic! Great class, delicious food. Highly recommend!