Cooking Class - Delightful Dinner in Italy

What You’ll Do

Practice foundational skills to make Italian dishes.

From simply cooked vegetables to meat that’s been lovingly prepared to maximize flavor, this insightful cooking class will take you a delicious trip through Italy. Your chef tutor will be your guide as you prepare pork chops with fresh herby pesto, potatoes roasted in duck fat for extra crispness and sweet and sharp roasted strawberry and basil ice cream.

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 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, 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 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

Practice foundational skills to make Italian dishes.

From simply cooked vegetables to meat that’s been lovingly prepared to maximize flavor, this insightful cooking class will take you a delicious trip through Italy. Your chef tutor will be your guide as you prepare pork chops with fresh herby pesto, potatoes roasted in duck fat for extra crispness and sweet and sharp roasted strawberry and basil ice cream.

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 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Beginner, Fun, Gourmet, Italian, Mediterranean
  • 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 this experience

Zakyrah

Zakyrah

27 May 2025

Amazing experience! Learned the right way to make pork chops and they were the best I’ve ever had. Will be booking another class soon!

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Michele

Michele

16 Jul 2025

My daughter and her friend had a wonderful time! Definitely recommend.
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.