Cooking Class - Explore Hearty Italian Cooking

$ 89 Per person

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

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What You'll Do

Explore the bold comforting flavors of Italian American cuisine hands-on.

This cooking class in Ann Arbor is your chance to discover a fresh take on Italian classics in a fun, hands-on setting. You'll prepare polpette al forno, then fill and roll homemade manicotti with a rich three-cheese and spinach mixture, all finished with a bright tomato sauce. On the side, you'll roast broccolini with garlic and lemon and wrap up the meal with a simple affogato. Chef Daniel or a resident chef will guide you through pasta assembly, sauce preparation and flavor-balancing techniques. This cooking class in Ann Arbor is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence with Italian cooking.

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

Jul 13th at 7:00 PM

Polpette al Forno (Meatballs)
Homemade Three-Cheese and Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Broccoini with Garlic and Lemon
Affogato

Jul 19th at 4:00 PM

Polpette al Forno (Meatballs)
Homemade Three-Cheese and Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Broccoini with Garlic and Lemon
Affogato

Jul 26th at 1:00 PM

Polpette al Forno (Meatballs)
Homemade Three-Cheese and Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Broccoini with Garlic and Lemon
Affogato

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 Beginner, Cheese, Italian, Mediterranean, 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

50 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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Cancellation Policy

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

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What You'll Do

Explore the bold comforting flavors of Italian American cuisine hands-on.

Your Menu

Jul 13th at 7:00 PM

Polpette al Forno (Meatballs)
Homemade Three-Cheese and Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Broccoini with Garlic and Lemon
Affogato

Jul 19th at 4:00 PM

Polpette al Forno (Meatballs)
Homemade Three-Cheese and Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Broccoini with Garlic and Lemon
Affogato

Jul 26th at 1:00 PM

Polpette al Forno (Meatballs)
Homemade Three-Cheese and Spinach Manicotti with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Roasted Broccoini with Garlic and Lemon
Affogato

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, Cheese, Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta Making
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 Daniel or Resident Chef

Theresa

01 Jan 2026

Steak, Gnocchi with squash, salad and vanilla dessert. Learning how to make gnocchi. My chef was very informative with how's and why's with patience and humor.

Charming Italian Steakhouse Feast - Date Night Review Photo from Cooking Class in Ann Arbor 2

Wendy brown

12 Mar 2026

donuts

Westley

14 Feb 2026

Chef Gabby was great! we had an awesome time and are already planning a second trip!

Caroline

14 Feb 2026

Fun evening and great food

Cindy

05 Feb 2026

We made Pad Thai. Veggie stir fry and a coconut caramel custard. It was fun using ingredients I have never used before. The food was all delicious and the chef made sure everyone participated.

Elizabeth

26 Jan 2026

It was such a fun experience! Learned some cool new cooking tricks and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Thank you

Carol

16 Jan 2026

Pad Thai and shrimp. I learned how to make shrimp tempura, and that I can season rice in oil and herbs before it’s cooked. I would recommend this class to everyone. My suggestions for improvement are directed to non-food things. I would suggest that we at least introduce our names prior to starting and that a stool will be available for everyone to sit on to rest during the class and when it’s time to enjoy the meal.

Nick Stone

12 Jan 2026

My partner and I did the surf and turf class, and loved it. We are both decent in the kitchen, but usually just the basics. This class helped us learn tips and tricks that will help us elevate a lot of meals. The staff was very helpful and worked with the group so that we call got to experience a part of the food making process. Will definitely look for future classes!

Laura Hurley

04 Jan 2026

The class was fun and educational. The chef did a great job of explaining the recipe, tools, and methods involved in the meal.

Amy Gilbert Montpas

02 Jan 2026

Awesome time! Learned and ton!

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!

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.

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.

Kimberly

27 Mar 2024

We enjoyed the class and learned some new techniques.

Reviews Chef Daniel or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Carol

13 Dec 2023

Fun class!

Denise

13 Dec 2023

the instructor was Fantastic!

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.

Laura S

13 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.

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.

Neal

13 Dec 2023

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

Melissa Svastisalee

14 Dec 2025

We made ravioli with two different fillings - butternut squash with brown butter sage sauce and ricotta/mozzarella with pancetta tomato sauce. Loved the instruction part. I felt the chef really liked taking about herself. Never received the recipes emailed like she promised. Something they don’t tell you, the kitchen doesn’t have a take out license so we were unable to take home any leftovers

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