Cooking Class - Italian Dining - Houston

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$ 89 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Craft a delectable Italian feast with guidance from a world-class chef.

A tantalizing Italian feast is on the menu during this hands-on cooking class. You'll brush up on your culinary skills while preparing a variety of Italian favorites. Begin by making juicy and tender strip steak topped with Chianti pan sauce. Next, learn how to mash potatoes just right to create delicious potato gnocchi with a rich walnut pesto. For dessert, indulge in butterscotch budino with olive oil and sea salt.

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

Jan 20th at 4:00 PM

Strip Steak with Chianti Pan Sauce
Potato Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto, Lemon and Goat Cheese
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Butterscotch Budino with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Jan 26th at 7:00 PM

Strip Steak with Chianti Pan Sauce
Potato Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto, Lemon and Goat Cheese
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Butterscotch Budino with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, 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.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, Gourmet, Italian, Mediterranean
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Jaken or Resident Chef

42 reviews

Born into a family of cooks and chefs, Chef Jaken has always had a strong passion for food. After attending culinary school, he began his professional career, learning a variety of culinary trades from gourmet chefs. Chef Jaken has created his own cooking techniques over the years and continues to push himself past his limits in the kitchen. He looks forward to passing on his knowledge and skills through immersive cooking classes.

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What You’ll Do

Craft a delectable Italian feast with guidance from a world-class chef.

Your Menu

Jan 20th at 4:00 PM

Strip Steak with Chianti Pan Sauce
Potato Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto, Lemon and Goat Cheese
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Butterscotch Budino with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Jan 26th at 7:00 PM

Strip Steak with Chianti Pan Sauce
Potato Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto, Lemon and Goat Cheese
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Butterscotch Budino with Olive Oil and Sea Salt

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, Gourmet, Italian, Mediterranean
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Jaken or Resident Chef

Aleia

16 Jan 2026

Really appreciate teaching the basics (safe and effective way to hold the knife) and trying something knew (pumpkin curry soup)

Alicia

16 Jan 2026

We made soup dumplings and pork wontons. The Chef was incredible in guiding us. She was patient and the assistants were helpful and engaging. 10 out of 10... would recommend.

Rosanne

25 Dec 2025

My class on Monday, December 22nd at 7 PM was not taught by Chef Jaken. It was taught by someone else and she was great. My sons and I really enjoyed the class and look forward to taking another French cooking class or maybe choose a different cuisine to learn. We had an amazing time. Thanks again and see you soon.

Geri

30 Aug 2025

Truly enjoyed the event. Thanks to Chef Rebecca and Chef Brenda

Kathy Fiallos

12 Aug 2025

Great teacher and class!

Shelli

10 May 2025

10 out of 10! This was our second class here amd we will be back!

Kathleen

04 Feb 2025

The chef was very nice and attentive and answered all of our questions. Understand that there is not a ton of time but I would have liked to have seen some of the prep work (at least an overview). For example, we made gnocchi but did not learn how to prepare the potatoes (we were just given them ready to go) and returned from break with them cooked and in the sauce. Would have liked at least a quick overview of the steps: cooking gnocchi, ricing the potatoes... and any little tips for those steps. Other than, it was a great experience and looking forward to my next class!

Amy

16 Jun 2024

Chef Stuart was great! We truly enjoyed our fist cooking class date night. Chef shared a few cooking tips, which we appreciated. And he has a great sense of humor ? we took a group picture which I would love to share and will send via email. Thanks for a great night.

Ruben

05 May 2024

It was a great experience, the taste of the food we prepared was amazing, I was really blown away. I just wish that the set up would be in a way that each participant would do all the steps rather than sharing a set up with other participant.

Randy Bain

31 Mar 2024

What a fun experience. Got to learn new dishes and techniques with a fun group of people and a great instructor and support staff. Would highly recommend.

Annette

12 Mar 2024

Our resident chef was terrific! Very engaging, patient and taught us well. I really enjoyed the class!

Gabby

24 Jan 2024

Amazing first time trying a cooking class and instructor was very insightful and helpful! The dishes we made were so good !

Gary

19 Jan 2024

Great Training, Great Teacher, Great Class!

Chris and Janis

02 Jan 2024

This was the first time for me to take a cooking class. I look forward to doing it again! The chef was very enthusiastic and explained the process well as we worked. I came away feeling I can do this again at home and look forward to homemade pasta dishes.

Jessica

19 Dec 2023

This class was amazing; the Chef and staff truly made it an incredible experience! Thank you!

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Andrea

01 Dec 2023

Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.

Marianne

01 Dec 2023

It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.

Beverly

01 Dec 2023

Fabulous class, food was fantastic and met some great people! This was my second class, I'm signed up for several others!!

Anna

01 Dec 2023

Amazing class. Chef and her assistant were wonderful! Highly recommend.

Micky

01 Dec 2023

Great class. I learned a lot and class was very hands on.

Joyce

01 Dec 2023

This was the first cooking class I have ever taken! It was very informative and I enjoyed the class . I will be taking more classes in the future.

Kathleen

01 Dec 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our class. The instructor made our class so much fun. The macarons were delicious. Looking forward to more classes.

Theresa

01 Dec 2023

This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.

Lois

01 Dec 2023

The Instructor was "world class" with supportive instructions and humorous analogies. Considering taking the class for a second time.

Jenny

01 Dec 2023

Loved the class! Chef did a great job teaching us these recipes. I can not wait to take more classes.

Bob

01 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Chef Michael made it fun and informative.

Jay

01 Dec 2023

The class was really fun and informative. My girlfriend and enjoyed it as a birthday gift. We will definitely attend more classes in the future.

Anne

01 Dec 2023

Absolutely loved the class. I'm an experienced baker and have wanted to make macarons. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class so much, I'm considering taking the class again as it was so much fun!!!

Nicole

01 Dec 2023

Super enjoyable class! Instructor moved at a good pace and food ended up tasting delicious! Will be back for another class for sure!

Aimee

01 Dec 2023

Great class! So delish!

Sonda

01 Dec 2023

Loved the class. I was able to make the croissants at home with ease. My family loved them. Looking forward to my next class.

Beth

01 Dec 2023

Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.

Beth

01 Dec 2023

Excellent instructor. Great hands-on experience. I was able to go home and replicate the recipes.

Lisa

01 Dec 2023

Our instructor was super hands on - taught us some great techniques! Food turned out amazing. We were all impressed!

Kelli

01 Dec 2023

I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta my self! Great class over all would definitely take again!

Britten

01 Dec 2023

Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!

Andrea

01 Dec 2023

Fun class. A little complicated with the dumpling dough, but we got through it and the food tasted great.

Kelli

08 Nov 2023

I loved the class. The ladies I was paired up with were a little chatty so was hard to listen to chef! Before class I was very intimidated but after class I was I got this! Excited to try making fresh pasta myself! Great class over all would definitely take again!

Jessica

14 Sep 2025

Give it a 3… but only because she wasn’t super nice and helpful…and because they should let people know it’s gonna be 4 people sharing the food. My table was only 2 of us. And we felt rushed at times because we didn’t have extra people to assist with us. When trying to ask questions, felt ignored at times. The class was fun. But I was expecting to really learn more. This felt more like Painting with a Twist.. but for Baking. I’m looking to make Baking a new hobby. So this just wasn’t what I was expecting. But for those just looking to have fun or a day date or something. This would be for them.

Susan

08 Sep 2025

You over booked the class. We were denied entry.

Giovani

03 Mar 2024

Chef was great, I just feel that the context of the class was very poor. Nothing to excited. The dessert was definitely not the best. Coming from NYC and being in the catering business my expectations were high.

Bob

13 Feb 2024

There was no class at the venue I booked. Chef was a no show!!! We got a confirmation an hour before class with the location booked. We showed up and the venue said Cozy had not reserved the class for 1pm today. Very disappointing...especially for a valentines day present.