Cooking Class - Romantic Italian Dinner - Date Night - Madison

$ 99 Per person

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

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What You'll Do

Discover the culinary traditions of Northern Italy together in this hands-on cooking class in Madison.

Make dinner together the main event in this date-night cooking class in Madison. Chef Peter or a resident chef will help you prepare beef short ribs with mushroom red wine sauce and saffron risotto. You'll also make an arugula and radicchio salad with balsamic vinaigrette and vanilla-mascarpone panna cotta. Learn what goes into braising short ribs, how to tend risotto as it cooks and how to achieve the right texture for panna cotta. There's plenty for both of you to do as you work through the menu. Book your cooking class in Madison today!

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

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Your Menu

Jan 7th at 7:00 PM

Beef Short RIbs with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce
Saffron Risotto
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Jan 28th at 7:00 PM

Beef Short RIbs with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce
Saffron Risotto
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef Peter or Resident Chef

38 reviews

Chef Peter is a dedicated culinary professional known for his creativity and passion for exceptional cuisine. With a commitment to quality and a love for fresh ingredients, Chef Peter crafts memorable dining experiences that bring warmth and flavor to every plate. His expertise spans a variety of culinary techniques, allowing him to blend tradition with innovation. Chef Peter’s approach to cooking reflects his belief that every meal should be an experience worth savoring.

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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

Discover the culinary traditions of Northern Italy together in this hands-on cooking class in Madison.

Your Menu

Jan 7th at 7:00 PM

Beef Short RIbs with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce
Saffron Risotto
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Jan 28th at 7:00 PM

Beef Short RIbs with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce
Saffron Risotto
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla-Mascarpone Panna Cotta

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
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 Peter or Resident Chef

Colin

03 Jul 2026

We had a great time learning how to cook Caribbean cuisine (jerk chicken, tostones, flan) with chef Peter! Our experience was top notch and I'd highly recommend his classes to anyone looking for something interesting to do.

Ben

03 May 2026

Sonja was great at teaching techniques for managing dough. We also learned about taking temperature for a medium rare steak. The food we made was terrific. A fun and informative class.

Mark Giesfeldt

16 Feb 2026

My wife and I had a wonderful time. The Indian meal was very good. Thanks to Chef Logan and his support team.

Kathryn Stratte

10 Feb 2026

We made the most delicious Indian meal. The shrimp, rice , naan, and chutney were perfections. Thank you Chef Logan and team.

Melanie

05 Feb 2026

Italian pasta/salad - it was delicious and Chef Peter was great!! He was a joy to learn from...very easy to follow and had a good sense of humor to boot!

Jodie

07 Jan 2026

Thai food Learned about different spices and different cooking techniques.

Steven

03 Jan 2026

Cooked steak, fries, and lava cakes! Instruction was great, more from the professional chef as some of the printed instructions were unclear, and the food was tasty. Class didn't start on time, which is a shame because we picked the later session and ultimately didn't have dinner until after 9pm. I would have liked some more instruction on how to make the same or similar recipes without all the fancy equipment, and advice on how to be more efficient in the kitchen. Also, there should be a dedicated dining area, as it's uncomfortable to eat standing up.

Jordan

18 Nov 2025

Great time, the food was good and the chef was personable. I think its worth the experience.

Gregory

12 Aug 2025

The chief and staff were all wonderful. The ingredients for meal prep were all well laid out in advance. The Thai menu was unique and delicious. We’ll definitely be preparing these recipes again. This was opportunity to prepare foods we wouldn’t normally cook at home. My only dislike was the tight work space we had to work in. Not a huge deal breaker.

Elise

24 Mar 2025

It was a very fun date night for my fiance and I. The class was fun and easy to follow!

Kathryn

05 Jan 2025

Great job, only mistake not matching the crème anglaise with the chocolate soufflé but you covered for it. We had a great time!

Dorian

22 Jun 2024

Great food. Nice chef.

Julie

29 Apr 2024

Eric did not provide any overview or background on what we were cooking and we all did portions of the dish with pretty minimal instruction. We had to ask numerous times for direction. We did manage to muddle through, and Eric was dealing with a lot of students.

Reviews Chef Peter or Resident Chef received outside of Cozymeal

Paula

14 Dec 2023

The class was easy to follow, and I feel the recipes will be easy to replicate at home. This class should be 3 hrs long, not 2. The dough didn't have enough time to rise and didn't have enough time to bake. My focaccia bread wound up burning because the instructor was moving on with the class and the bread didn't get out of the oven fast enough.

Kelli

14 Dec 2023

We had a great time! John was great leading the class and the food was delicious! Will definitely take another class!

Judith

14 Dec 2023

Great class even better instructor. Also fun group of women

Judith

14 Dec 2023

Great class even better instructor. Also fun group of women

Sandra

14 Dec 2023

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

Mallory

14 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

14 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

14 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

14 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.

Laura S

14 Dec 2023

Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.

Sergiu

14 Dec 2023

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

Susan

14 Dec 2023

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

Oscar

14 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

14 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!

Matt

14 Dec 2023

As usual, this was a great experience. I would recommend their cooking classes to learn, eat great food, and have a great experience.

Amelia

14 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

14 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

14 Dec 2023

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

Randy

14 Dec 2023

Chef was attentive and helpful. Would have liked to taste it (!), but a health emergency ended the class early. Still waiting for the recipes.

Gwen

14 Dec 2023

Great class. Learned a lot and the bread was delicious.

Matt

14 Dec 2023

As usual, this was a great experience. I would recommend their cooking classes to learn, eat great food, and have a great experience.

Ernie

14 Dec 2023

Overall very informative. Adult only class would be a nice option.. Chef had amazing experience, very informative and knowledgeable. Should have a 5 min late policy. Late guests distracting. Would have liked a little quicker pace. Overall Very great seat up. Definitely an experience.

Emilie

14 Dec 2023

Overall, the class was really fun! In a way I wish it was a tiny bit more challenging. It felt like we did a few knife cuts, then took a break and then cooked a bit before eating. All in all, I wish it had been a bit more difficult or ""fast"" pace wise. The food we made was really good, except for the pad thai which was disappointing. Also would be super nice to make a dessert!

Yaron

28 Dec 2025

Cozy meal gave us the wrong class start time. The chef was very understanding about this problem but cozy meal doesn’t share participant details to give us updates. Too bad we didn’t get the experience we hoped for. Just book directly with the chef next time. We expect a refund.

Kate

18 Mar 2024

THE CLASS WAS CANCELED WITHOUT NOTICE!!!!! I received a confirmation/reminder email an hour before the class and when my friends and I arrived were told that the class had been canceled. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I expect you to make this right by doing 2 things. 1. Refund my $281 IMMEDIATLY and 2. The next class that we choose for three people is FREE. This was out first try with your company and its been a disaster. Between the three of us we have a huge network of family and friends, one of whom is a professional chef, and bad publicity spreads quickly. MAKE THIS RIGHT.