Cooking Class - Charming Italian Steakhouse Feast - Date Night

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$ 99 Per person

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

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What You’ll Do

Turn date night into a luxurious Italian cooking experience.

Turn date night into a gourmet experience with this Italian-inspired cooking class in Ann Arbor. Sear tender grilled steaks finished with a rich caramelized shallot sauce, then handcraft pillowy gnocchi tossed in brown butter sage sauce with roasted butternut squash. Refresh your palate with a crisp arugula salad dressed in lemon and Parmesan and end the evening with a silky vanilla-mascarpone panna cotta. Chef Daniel or one of the talented resident chefs will guide you through each step. This cooking class in Ann Arbor is the perfect blend of romance and flavor!

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

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Your Menu

Dec 6th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 6th at 7:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 14th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 27th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 27th at 7:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

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 Date Night, Gourmet, Holiday, 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 Daniel or Resident Chef

39 reviews

Chef Daniel brings a wealth of culinary expertise and a passion for teaching to the kitchen. With years of experience in various cooking environments, he excels at guiding students through the art of creating delicious, well-balanced meals. Chef Daniel’s classes focus on enhancing skills, exploring new flavors, and building confidence in the kitchen. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, Chef Daniel’s hands-on approach makes learning fun and rewarding.

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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

What You’ll Do

Turn date night into a luxurious Italian cooking experience.

Your Menu

Dec 6th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 6th at 7:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 14th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 27th at 4:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Dec 27th at 7:00 PM

Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Shallot Sauce
Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Butternut Squash
Arugula Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Date Night, Gourmet, Holiday, 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 Daniel or Resident Chef

Dymple

02 Oct 2025

This was my first time attending one of the cooking sessions, and I must say they did not disappoint. I was more than satisfied. The chef, Gabby, was awesome! She was incredibly welcoming, patient, and kind, which truly made for a great experience. Oh, and the food was delicious! My daughter and I both thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and I would highly recommend it.

Kimie

21 Sep 2025

Chef Gabriella “Gaby” was fantastic! We had a small group of 4 & it was intimate & we learned so much & had so much fun cooking. Chef Gabriella was very knowledgeable, kind & patient. Coming again with friends & family for sure! Thank you Chef Gabriella!!

Michael

18 Sep 2025

We did not have Chef Daniel, we had Chef Gabriella. It was an excellent experience!

Ryan

28 Jul 2025

We got no recipe of dish that we cooked and no chairs to eat we had to stand the whole entire class horrible experience

Tom

10 Jul 2025

Chef Gaby was amazing! Very knowledgeable and patient with everyone. It was a very nice experience with good food and new techniques learned.

RUTH

29 Jun 2025

I drove 1-1/2 hr both ways to share experience with daughter. Chef never showed up and class was cancelled. And no notifications sent. How would you feel?

Jennifer

21 Mar 2025

Chef Nina was great and made the class interesting and fun!! I enjoyed the class very much.

Jennifer

01 Feb 2025

The class was well organized with clear directions. Chef was wonderful - Adiska was very patient, kind and fun. I really enjoyed myself! Not to mention the sushi was tasty, too!

Elyse

17 Jan 2025

This was our first time, it was so much fun and can’t wait to do it again.

Colleena

26 Dec 2024

Chef Aeisha was very knowledgeable in Asian cuisine and the meal we created was delicious. We were promised the recipes to be emailed to us and I have not received them.

Ian and Trey

22 Dec 2024

Really fun class! Aeisha is super! Only downside was ending felt rushed - no decorating the sugar cookie and we didn't make all the cookies advertised. Overall GREAT experience though. :)

Tajalli

22 Dec 2024

Chef Gabi did a great job teaching the class. It was very thorough. I feel like I could make ramen pasta at home now. I will definitely attend another class.

Richard

03 Dec 2024

Enjoyed it immensely, thank you for a great experience. Learned so much about cooking and specifically Spanish cuisine. Would love to have the receipts if possible. Thank you again.

Shane

24 Nov 2024

Chef Aeisha was fantastic and she made cooking so fun for our group (especially my daughter)! I might even bring my son to the next one because even though he doesn’t have much interest in cooking, I feel like Chef Aeisha would even make it fun for him! I can’t say enough about this experience! We’ll be back :)

Kathleen

10 Sep 2024

Fun date night! Our instructor explained and demonstrated everything in a way that was easy to replicate. Our class size was small too, so it felt cozy and more intimate for a date night with my husband.

Ian Smith

23 Aug 2024

Our class was led by Chef Marsha, not Chef Ethan like this says. Marsha was a very fun and passionate teacher and gave lots of great tips that I will take back to my own kitchen. It was great to hear from a pro about her essential kitchen tools and WHY they are so important to her. This event was a lot of fun, the food we prepared was extremely tasty, and my wife and I are already thinking about doing another class. Feedback - the address provided was for a strip mall with several stores. Including the name of the store where the class is hosted in the description/invite would be helpful

Stephenie

20 May 2024

There was 12 people at the class and it was disorganized. There should of been more direction when making the food. Chef Matt was nice and the food was good. My favorite part was making the pasta.

Karen

12 Apr 2024

I didn’t have a good experience compared to the other cooking classes I did coz first it’s not chef Ethan and the chef already made the Thai sauce and coconut lime sorbet plus at the end we’re not able to bring our left over home for some liability issues they said plus we didn’t have a recipe printed out she said she will email it but didn’t receive it so overall I can only give 2 stars

Kimberly

27 Mar 2024

We enjoyed the class and learned some new techniques.

Reviews Chef Daniel or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Neal

13 Dec 2023

Love the class, and now is chef/instructor was great

Laura S

13 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.

Carol

13 Dec 2023

Fun class!

Nancy

13 Dec 2023

"I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!"

Elizabeth

13 Dec 2023

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with this cooking class and had so much fun! Would have been better with a little wine or champagne but it was great. We've already made a few of the dishes!!

Terri

13 Dec 2023

This was a fun and wonderful class. The recipes were delicious . Chef Chris was a true professional chef. She gave little inside tips, was very good at explaining the recipes. I would take another class with Chef Chris!

JaNishia

13 Dec 2023

Chef Tanya and Jake, the cooking instructors, were terrific! They not only shared valuable tips for cooking but also for prepping and cleaning the station. I was thrilled with the class and can't wait to sign up for another one. If you're interested, book your spot on a Saturday or Sunday.

Delia

13 Dec 2023

What a great class. From the beginning with regard to explaining the different variations that we were going to make. Guiding us in the preparing of the ingredients and working with us in the cooking of the ingredients and how it all comes together . The end result the best getting to eat what we made. Delicious. Ready to register for my next class. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Mallory

13 Dec 2023

taken many classes, this so far is the best, easy and delicious. chefs are so good and make it fun and easy!!

Trisha

13 Dec 2023

Our family of 3 (including a teen son) really enjoyed this class. The recipes were easy to figure out and make, and it's nice to have the book to refer to the 3 things we made, as well as all of the other content. Chef Kelley was very helpful, friendly, and encouraging with our son!

Toni

13 Dec 2023

It was so much fun! Learned several techniques from Chef Miguel and the food was amazing. I believe the small class size helped. I would recommend this class.

Denise

13 Dec 2023

the instructor was Fantastic!

Sergiu

13 Dec 2023

Great chef cook instructor. Fun ambience and learned a few things. Enjoyed it a lot!

Susan

13 Dec 2023

Loved our cooking class. Learned A LOT ! Very hands on.

Oscar

13 Dec 2023

Great time! It was a simple enough meal to learn that helped us both expand our palette and culinary repetoire. Recommend for all.I would ask in the future exactly what you are going to learn.

Kevin

13 Dec 2023

Ethan's passion for cooking shows & made the class educational & fun! We look forward to seeing him again as well as the helpers. Thank you for sharing your passion to cook!

Sandra

13 Dec 2023

It was such a great class. I learned so much and can't wait to replicate the dishes at home.

Sandra

13 Dec 2023

My husband and I had such great time. We have been wanting to take a cooking class together and highly recommend it.

Amelia

13 Dec 2023

Really fun and busy class making pad Thai, deep fried lemongrass corn fritters, shrimp curry, and enjoying coconut rice afterwards, in a group of 12. It was nice to review knife skills as well. Great date or special occasion activity

Colleen

13 Dec 2023

My husband and I really enjoyed this class. We both learned some things, and had a great meal at the end. We would definitely recommend this date night class.