Cooking Class - Al Fresco Italian Flavors

$ 89 Per person

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


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What You’ll Do

Get set to master Italy’s most iconic summer flavors.

If you’re craving the cuisine of sunny Italy, this cooking class will show you how to prepare it in your home kitchen. With a world-class chef as your guide, you’ll prepare dishes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine, harnessing authentic ingredients to make recipes like polenta bites with arugula pesto and grilled marinated steak with salsa verde. You’ll even learn to make an Italian dessert — a light, refreshing and oh-so-delicious lemon mascarpone gelato.

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.

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

Meet your chef


Chef Eric began his culinary climb as a kitchen assistant, garnering real-world experience through the grocery and food service industries. His natural talent and passion for cuisine led him into the world of food prep, with a focus on the authentic flavors of East Asia. Helping others elevate their kitchen skills allowed Chef Eric to discover his joy for teaching and assuring his students that even mistakes can be meaningful.

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What You’ll Do

Get set to master Italy’s most iconic summer flavors.

If you’re craving the cuisine of sunny Italy, this cooking class will show you how to prepare it in your home kitchen. With a world-class chef as your guide, you’ll prepare dishes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine, harnessing authentic ingredients to make recipes like polenta bites with arugula pesto and grilled marinated steak with salsa verde. You’ll even learn to make an Italian dessert — a light, refreshing and oh-so-delicious lemon mascarpone gelato.

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 4
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Baking, Beginner, Cake Baking, Cake Decorating, Fun
  • 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 Eric or Resident Chef

Robbe

Robbe

03 Aug 2025

It was an amazing experience! We left feeling very proud of what we prepared.
Helen

Helen

27 Jul 2025

Chef Eric was well versed in the making of macaroons--how to troubleshoot and avoid disaster. They turned out quite tasty!
Dean Ewing

Dean Ewing

10 Jul 2025

Chef Mimi and Jonathan were amazing! We had a great time