Chef Celio is an Italian chef with more than 35 years of culinary experience, rooted in the rich food traditions of Boston’s historic North End, where he grew up. His career includes serving as an executive chef at Maria’s Trattoria and more than 15 years of teaching hands-on cooking classes. Specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, Chef Celio shares his expertise in fresh pasta, homemade mozzarella and classic desserts such as tiramisu. Known for his approachable teaching style and passion for Italian culinary traditions, he helps guests master time-honored techniques while enjoying the experience of cooking together.
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Chef Celio will travel to guests in Boston Proper
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Make fresh mozzarella, three handmade pastas and classic sauces, then finish with tiramisù.
Dive into the heart of Italian cooking in this hands-on cooking class, where everything comes together from scratch. From hand-pulled cheese to three different pasta shapes, this session is a genuine deep dive into the techniques behind a classic Italian feast.
You will start by making fresh mozzarella cheese for a Caprese salad before shaping homemade tortelloni, gnocchi and pappardelle pastas, each paired with a sauce you build yourself, from pesto to tomato to Alfredo. A classic tiramisù dessert brings the meal to a sweet close. Reserve your spot in this pasta class today.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Caprese Salad
With mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil
Tortelloni, Gnocchi and Pappardelle Pastas
With Caputo flour, egg and ricotta cheese
Italian Sauces
To pair with your pasta With pesto, tomato and Alfredo sauce
Tiramisù
With ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and espresso
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Chef Celio is an Italian chef with more than 35 years of culinary experience, rooted in the rich food traditions of Boston’s historic North End, where he grew up. His career includes serving as an executive chef at Maria’s Trattoria and more than 15 years of teaching hands-on cooking classes. Specializing in authentic Italian cuisine, Chef Celio shares his expertise in fresh pasta, homemade mozzarella and classic desserts such as tiramisu. Known for his approachable teaching style and passion for Italian culinary traditions, he helps guests master time-honored techniques while enjoying the experience of cooking together.
Chef Celio's passion for Italian cuisine really shines through! With decades of experience and a warm, approachable teaching style, he makes traditional Italian cooking feel fun and accessible. His knowledge of authentic recipes and hands-on techniques makes his classes a wonderful opportunity to learn, create and enjoy!