Cooking Class - Gourmet Italian Pantry Dinner

$ 89 Per person

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

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What You'll Do

Cook Italian comfort food while practicing essential kitchen techniques.

Learn how to turn pantry-friendly Italian ingredients into a full meal in this cooking class in Albany. Led by Chef Rachel or a resident chef, you’ll prepare pepper-crusted pork chop with balsamic Cabernet sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano risotto and an arugula and artichoke salad. You’ll build real skills like heat control, sauce reduction and plating a restaurant-style dinner with confidence in this cooking class in Albany. End with polenta shortcakes with honey macerated citrus. Book your cooking class today.

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.

Your Menu

Apr 9th at 4:00 PM

Pepper Crusted Pork Chop with Balsamic Cabernet Sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Risotto
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Polenta Shortcakes with Honey Macerated Citrus

Apr 13th at 7:00 PM

Pepper Crusted Pork Chop with Balsamic Cabernet Sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Risotto
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Polenta Shortcakes with Honey Macerated Citrus

Apr 29th at 4:00 PM

Pepper Crusted Pork Chop with Balsamic Cabernet Sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Risotto
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Polenta Shortcakes with Honey Macerated Citrus

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 Adult, Beginner, Healthy, 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 Rachel or Resident Chef

26 reviews

Chef Rachel's years of formal culinary education set her up for a fulfilling career teaching cuisine. She and her team provide students with essential skills for mastering kitchen craft with a generous touch of artistry in the mix. In their hands, aspiring chefs find their vision for personalizing recipes with newfound confidence. No matter where a cook is on their journey, Chef Rachel can help them take the next step.

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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

Cook Italian comfort food while practicing essential kitchen techniques.

Your Menu

Apr 9th at 4:00 PM

Pepper Crusted Pork Chop with Balsamic Cabernet Sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Risotto
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Polenta Shortcakes with Honey Macerated Citrus

Apr 13th at 7:00 PM

Pepper Crusted Pork Chop with Balsamic Cabernet Sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Risotto
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Polenta Shortcakes with Honey Macerated Citrus

Apr 29th at 4:00 PM

Pepper Crusted Pork Chop with Balsamic Cabernet Sauce
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Risotto
Arugula and Artichoke Salad
Polenta Shortcakes with Honey Macerated Citrus

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Adult, Beginner, Healthy, 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 Rachel or Resident Chef

Franklyn

05 Feb 2026

We did a chocolate-making class. The chef taught us in a way that her expertise easily translated into our own kitchen. Very engaging, fun, but also sharp and insightful. Highly recommend.

PHYLLIS

28 May 2024

Enjoyed very much

Michaela

17 Mar 2024

Amazing experience thank you!!

Reviews Chef Rachel or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Marianne

13 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.

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!

Carol

13 Dec 2023

Fun class!

Denise

13 Dec 2023

the instructor was Fantastic!

Linda

13 Dec 2023

Terrific class taught by Molly! Can't believe I actually made edible crepes! The whole menu was great!

Linda

13 Dec 2023

Loved the menu and the class taught by Molly! I have already made the entire meal for friends at home!

Chrysanna

13 Dec 2023

Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.

Andrea

13 Dec 2023

The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!

Jessie

13 Dec 2023

We had such a fantastic class with Chef Rachel!

Tiffany

13 Dec 2023

My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.

Heather

13 Dec 2023

This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.

Frederick

13 Dec 2023

I enjoyed the class. The chef was really personable, knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything clearly. The food was great at the end.

Laura

13 Dec 2023

Loved it, but would have preferred smaller class size so that we could work in groups of two.

Andrea

13 Dec 2023

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

Britten

13 Dec 2023

Enjoyed the class. Vanessa is really fun! Cheers!

Kelli

13 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!

Lisa

13 Dec 2023

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

Beth

13 Dec 2023

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

Sonda

13 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.

Aimee

13 Dec 2023

Great class! So delish!

Kerry

13 Dec 2023

I walked out with technique and confidence. I enjoyed the setup of the class and the instructor very much. Would take another class!