Cooking Class - Spotlight on Italian Desserts

What You’ll Do

Learn time-honored techniques to create heavenly Italian desserts.

Practice traditional Italian methods to make a selection of the country’s best-loved desserts in this sweet cooking class. Guided by a talented chef, you’ll discover crisp cannoli with creamy ricotta and orange zest plus a classic pear crostata. No dessert class would be complete without learning how to make gelato either; flavored here with dreamy chocolate and hazelnut.

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

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Italian, Mediterranean, Pastry
  • 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

Learn time-honored techniques to create heavenly Italian desserts.

Practice traditional Italian methods to make a selection of the country’s best-loved desserts in this sweet cooking class. Guided by a talented chef, you’ll discover crisp cannoli with creamy ricotta and orange zest plus a classic pear crostata. No dessert class would be complete without learning how to make gelato either; flavored here with dreamy chocolate and hazelnut.

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

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Italian, Mediterranean, Pastry
  • 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

J-Treme

J-Treme

14 Mar 2025

Jesse was fun. Our meal was great and he took the tip to answer any questions we had and give out good pointers on cutting and how to avoid mistakes with our fried rice
Michael

Michael

10 Feb 2025

Excellent food and great instructor!
Steve

Steve

30 Jan 2025

The evening was great. My girlfriend and I both learned new things about cooking. Neither of us are big cooks, but we now want to cook more often. Chef Jesse made it a fun evening and the food was excellent. We’ll be attending additional classes.