Cooking Class - Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta

Jorge

06 Jul 2020

From the second the door opens, you feel like you’ve arrived at a family meet. Chef Luana made us feel welcomed and immediately comfortable during these times of Covid restrictions. My date and I are both in healthcare therefore Social distances and cleanliness was A priority. This was highly visible and applied by chef Luana. Go see her, she’s got it down for sure. Complimentary apps and bread was supplied much to our surprise. DELICIOUS stuffed olives!! We had a dietary restriction and chef even provided an option for that!! Her interactive teaching methods made our date extremely rewarding. We worked individually and as a team testing that ability in our early relationship. The pasta...OMG the pasta. Finger licking good!!! Chef Luana and her husband really bring a taste of authenticity with their stories managing a restaurant in their Italian coast hometown. I now have a new destination for travel. Overall, i would highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking a fun culinary evening. There’s even a surprise cappuccino in the end. Yummy yummy yummy.

Christina

13 Mar 2020

Luana’s pasta making class was the best! Just like everyone says. :) She has some apps and home made bread for us to snack on when we arrived. She taught us how to make two different sauces and two different pastas. They both were delicious! She was so nice and told the best stories too. Would definitely take another class from her and bring friends!

Julian

07 Mar 2020

Luana was AMAZING! We learned a ton about pasta making and had such a great time! Luana is so knowledgeable and a joy to be around! We will definitely be booking more experiences with her!!

Ebony

04 Mar 2020

A huge thank you to Chef Luana for such an amazing Homemade Pasta making class and her warm hospitality. She takes the time to answer all questions and breaking down the steps so perfectly. All the stories about her background and sharing her stories about her time in Italy. She makes you feel right at home and you leave with so much more knowledge plus food to take home. I highly recommend her class and I will be back for another one.

Sam

28 Feb 2020

Chef Luana was an incredible host and would definitely recommend this class! We were beginners and she made us feel right at home.

Charlotte

17 Feb 2020

Had a wonderful time at Chef Luana’s pasta making class! Everything about the experience is authentic, and Chef Luana and her family were so warm and kind. The pasta was delicious, as were the appetizers she made for us to enjoy beforehand. Would definitely do another class or have her cook/cater another occasion!

Amy

08 Feb 2020

Chef Luana was absolutely fantastic! We took her Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta class and had a incredible time. Everything from her hospitality, funny stories, attention to detail and a clear understanding of Italian cooking made from scratch and with love. The pasta was delish, we left with very happy tummies and the knowledge to be able to continue making pasta at home. I highly recommend any of her classes! We’re looking forward to going back to learn more. Thank you Chef!

John

26 Jan 2020

Chef Luana is hands down (pun intended) one of the most hospitable people we’ve got to meet. She made us feel very welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived until we left. The second she opened her door, she greeted us warmly and invited us in. She had us hang around her living room and added that she had made us some appetizers to try. We were able to taste some of her best samples that was passed through her family recipes from the Tuscany village, Castelvecchio Pascoli. One of our favorites were her deep fried breaded olives that she prepared for us in advance. After chatting with her about her hometown and getting settled in, she got us into our CozyMeal aprons to start the class! We were fortunate enough to have her teach us how to make amazing pasta dishes. We started off with learning the ingredients for the beef ragu which incorporated us prepping carrots and celery alongside her showing us how to season the sauces. We used spaghetti noodles to stir those all in together. The second pasta we were happy to learn was the spinach tagliatelle with pan fried sausage and mushrooms! It was an interesting twist to most Italian pastas we tried and the spinach noodles had a chewy texture that was hard to pass up. The cooking class spanned up to 4 hours and we were happy to learn how to properly make handmade pasta from just flour and eggs. She provided all of the equipment and food, all we had to bring was our curiosity to learn and empty bellies. I encourage anyone who wants to have an authentic experience with Italian cooking to try learning with Chef Luana! She was so warm, friendly, and led the class with confidence so those who are not too comfortable with the kitchen yet is encouraged to try starting it off with her. We experienced her passion for cooking which made this class memorable. Highly recommend taking one of her classes, not only did we learn how to make delicious handmade pasta but our time with Chef Luana is something we will not forget.

Rebecca

13 Jan 2020

My husband and I had an amazing time learning from Chef Luana! She is such a delightful person who immediately made us feel right at home. She had made us appetizers to enjoy when we arrived which were delicious, and then we got to work on the pasta making process. Chef Luana was a wonderful teacher, she explained everything very clearly and I am confident that we will be able to replicate the recipe on our own at home! She not only taught us how to make pasta, but also showed us how to make 2 delicious sauces to go along with it. She was very thoughtful in asking about dietary restrictions, I don’t eat red meat but my husband loves it so we made one fresh, bright and delicious tomato sauce and then a rich and flavorful mushroom sausage sauce. We were so excited and proud to eat the pasta that we made from scratch and let me tell you, it was DELICIOUS! After our pasta, Chef Luana served us dessert of delightful Italian cake and cappuccino. We also loved that we got to take home the pasta that we didn’t finish. Chef Luana showed us a lovely night of Italian hospitality, and we had so much fun learning from this incredibly knowledgeable and skilled chef. We will be back for another class with her in the future! I highly recommend you do the same!

Sebastian

12 Jan 2020

Highly recommended! This was my first time taking a cooking class and my first time making pasta. I bought this for my wife as a birthday present and she LOVED it. Chef Luana is an amazing teacher and we’re looking forward to taking another one of her classes in the future.

Megan

12 Jan 2020

I love to cook and have wanted to learn to make pasta for quite a while. My husband and I took Chef Luana's "Fundamentals of Handmade Pasta" class yesterday and it was an amazing experience! Chef Luana was so warm and welcoming when we arrived and she prepared appetizers while she shared stories about her background and her restaurant in Italy. During the class, we learned to make two types of pasta and two sauces and the instruction was spot on - I learned so much and feel absolutely confident that I could recreate these dishes in my kitchen. The green pasta with sausage and mushroom sauce was one of the most flavorful things that I've ever eaten. I know that we'll be returning for other classes in the future and I would highly recommend taking a class with Chef Luana to anyone who loves to cook!

John

09 Jan 2020

Chef Luana teaches an excellent class on the fundamentals of pasta making! Can't wait to try out the pasta!

Allis

02 Jan 2020

I wish I could give 10 stars! Chef Luana was a wonderful teacher and created a truly authentic Italian experience for us. We felt like we were taking classes in Italy. She was easy to understand, quite thorough and we learned a lot. I have taken some cooking classes in the past at Eataly but Chef Luana blew them away. The dinner itself was INCREDIBLE. The pasta was delicate and flavorful and her sauces with delicious. WONDERFUL!

John

30 Dec 2019

Chef Luana provided a wonderful experience. She was hospitable, knowledgeable and super fun. I would not hesitate to recommend this class with Chef Luana to my friends and family.

Leah

30 Dec 2019

My fiance and I were fortunate enough to take a Pasta Making class from Chef Luana a day after Christmas and it was SO much fun and really delicious. I learned so many new things about making pasta and the sauces to accompany. Chef Luana was very accommodating in making sure to omit any ingredients we didn't like and worked around that. As we ate, she cooked another meal for her Italian guests in town and with everyone speaking Italian we felt immersed in her beautiful culture. We even got homemade bread and ravioli for an appetizer and a yummy dessert at the end. We felt like we were in her house in Italy -right here in LA! Thank you Chef Luana for an awesome cooking experience!

Olli

10 Nov 2019

Chef Luana was not only a fantastic chef but a great host as well. She and her husband were so warm and welcoming to my girlfriend and me in their home. She was also very patient in teaching us to cook and gave us a special treat at the end of our meal! This was an amazing first experience and I can confidently say that her Tagliatelle with mushroom & sausage was the best pasta I've ever had. Ever. I want her to cook all of my meals for the rest of my life! 10/10

Gina

25 Oct 2019

Chef Luana was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed learning to make pasta with her. Luana’s sauces were beyond delicious and we can’t wait to make them at home. The thing we loved most about our experience was that she treated us like family and we really felt comfortable spending time in her home. We can honestly say we now have family in LA! Grazie Mille!! xox

lindsey

24 Oct 2019

Chef Luana was incredibly hospitable and helped us make the best pasta i’ve ever had!! I highly recommend taking her class! Had a blast!

Ann

07 Oct 2019

Chef Luana was a delight! She is very knowledgeable, kind and passionate about food! The pasta we made was delicious (I especially loved the spinach pasta with mushrooms and sausage). The experience was so informative, that I could make homemade pasta tonight by memory of her lesson alone. It was a very unique experience, cooking in someone else's home, I could see it being unpleasant with the wrong students or wrong chef but Chef Luana went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Plus the view from the table was pretty exceptional as the sun set. Great experience and would definitely recommend Chef Luana.

Rachel

07 Oct 2019

My boyfriend and I had so much fun learning how to make pasta from Chef Luana - It wasn't just pasta - it was melt-in-your-mouth GOLD! I felt like my tastebuds were transported right back to the best restaurants in Italy. Thank you Luana, we will be back!

Emily

01 Sep 2019

Chef Luana was wonderful! She was welcoming, warm, and very experienced. It was a delight to learn from her and she provided simple, clear instructions that enabled us to replicate the process from home. She is a pro and patient with beginners. It’s evident she wants her clients to have a wonderful experience...and she delivers just that! We left feeling empowered to make pasta of our own (and we have!).

Victor

19 Aug 2019

The cooking class was an absolutely amazing experience. Chef Luana and her husband were wonderful hosts, very patient and made making pasta so much fun. Looking forward to taking additional classes in the future.

Will

26 Jun 2019

Chef Luana was incredible! She welcomes my girlfriend and I into her home and taught us how to make pasta. She guided us patiently through each step and provided lots of fun. The meal and chef were both incredible. Thank you!!

Jaden

23 Jun 2019

My fiancé and I decided to take the pasta making class after we came back from our trip to Italy. I can honestly say that the spinach pasta we made tasted better than any pasta we had in Italy. It was very fun and easy to learn how to prepare these dishes and Luana is very, very experienced in traditional Italian cuisine. She was very easy to work with and told us a lot of fun stories about how she became an Italian chef, with her recipes passed down for generations. I would HIGHLY recommend this class!

Reeven

15 Jun 2019

Chef Luana was fantastic! We went to Chef Luana (an authentic Italian), for my gf’s bday. My gf is a devout hater of mushrooms, but LOVED the chef’s mushroom tagliatelle and even ate it for the following day’s lunch. The Chef’s attention to detail and all other facets of the dinner preparation were superb and we hope to work with her again soon!! Couldn’t recommend her more highly

Daniella

17 May 2019

Chef Luana helped my family have the most amazing mother's day experience. She greeted us with appetizers and helped us learn how to make the most amazing authentic pasta. We definitely will be coming back. Absolutely delicious!

Donna

14 May 2019

Chef Luana was so warm and gracious. She was able to set up the meal to accommodate a vegetarian and lactose intolerant client (which is hard for Italian meal). We had everything from appetizer to dessert in a very relaxed environment. The view of the city was wonderful as was the meal. Her teaching style is very hands on and gives you confidence that you can learn. The food was excellent and was a great Mother's Day experience. I would recommend this for a class or private meal which she also offers. Looking forward to returning to learn how to cook a few more challenging dishes. Also her lemon tart was fantastic.

Dana

13 May 2019

This class is fantastic! Chef Luana helped my mother have an unforgettable Mother's Day. She is warm, inviting, and an excellent teacher. Her recipes are simple, but delicious and wholesome. You'll learn so much, and you'll have a great time doing it. Thank you, Chef Luana!

Aimee

10 May 2019

I booked Chef Luana’s pasta making class for my boyfriend’s and I anniversary. We were looking for a unique and fun experience and Chef Luana did not disappoint! She greeted us with open arms, and delicious antipasti which are her grandmother’s recipes. The two different pastas we made from scratch were some of the best we had and, to top it off, she presented us with homemade tiramisu and cappuccino. It was a lovely (and delicious!) experience. We will definitely be booking another class with Chef Luana soon!

Matthew

17 Apr 2019

Chef Luana was terrific! We had a great time making pasta for the first time and the meal was amazing. Highly recommend.

Kyla

16 Apr 2019

From beginning to end this class was a unique, fun, and educational experience! We were able to create and eat a delicious meal, all while learning about Chef Luana and Italy. Chef Luana was so kind, patient, and opened her heart and home to us, which made this class an amazing surprise for my fiance's birthday. Just make sure you let her know if it is for someone birthday - she may have an extra special treat for you! :)

Jonathan

31 Mar 2019

What a beautiful experience! Thank you so much Chef Luana for hosting a wonderful dinner and class. We will hopefully be seeing you soon for more experiences like this. The BEST pasta my wife and I have ever had! You must try! We loved it!!!!

Nikolette

26 Mar 2019

What a treat to spend the evening with Luana! The food was delicious and we really felt like we were transported to Italy for the night! Would highly recommend :)

Addie

05 Mar 2019

Chef Luana was just lovely. My friends and I gathered to do something fun as a celebration for my birthday. We all had a great time learning to make pasta!! The food was top notch, as was our experience with the chef. A wonderful time, complete with handmade appetizers and dessert from our host. Thank you!!

Jason

04 Mar 2019

We had the most wonderful evening cooking and eating with Chef Luana. She is so incredible welcoming, knowledgable, and a great teacher. If you're looking for an authentic italian pasta-making experience look no further! Definitely will be back for another class :)

Maxwell

18 Feb 2019

I can't express how lovely it was to learn how to make pasta with Chef Luana. As a native of Italy where she owned her own restaurant, Luana's food is to die for. We were welcomed into her home with appetizers and warm greetings. By then end of the night we felt like family. Highly recommend.

Joe

17 Feb 2019

We recently visited Chef Luana who hosted us for a pasta making class, and her food and expertise was nothing short of excellent! Her home was full of laughter, warmth, and a genuine authenticity that you can’t find anywhere other than Italy. We will definitely be returning for a new class in the near future!

teak

17 Feb 2019

So it was a few weeks before valentines and my girlfriend and I wanted to have a unique experience, so we decided to try a cooking class and learn to make pasta. Hands down, one of the most intimate and fun experiences I’ve ever had. Chef Luana was very personable and a warm and inviting and professional. We were given very precise instructions on how to get to the class site (her home) and was warmly greeted by her at the door. Once our entire party arrived, we were sat and given some delicious traditional Italian appetizers. It was my first time to have stuffed olives and they were delicious, and that’s coming from a guy that dislikes olives. We then proceeded to learn about a couple of sauces that are used in today’s meals and proceeded to begin the pasta making. Chef Luana was attentive and provided us great step by step instructions to start making the dough. One of the most exciting parts was the rolling and cutting of pasta. After cooking the pasta and combing all of our hard work we all sat down to enjoy the fruits of our fun labor for the day. With all the information and instructions from Chef Luana, everyone in our group feels a lot more confident in making our own pasta. We so happy with the class we are planning to take another course with Chef in the near future.

Alice

12 Feb 2019

We really enjoyed Chef Luana's pasta making class, it was like stepping into a little piece of Italy in LA. We had fun making both green and yellow pasta and we are looking forward to trying to make the ragu sauce again at home. I liked that told us in detail about the ingredients and what stores in our neighborhood had the best ones. It was also a pleasure to meet her husband Giancarlo and practice my rusty Italian with them! Grazie!

John

07 Feb 2019

We had a really good time and learned a lot; Chef Luana is personable and really draws you in and keeps your attention. Answers all questions and really wants to see you learn. Will certainly be back!

Alice

28 Jan 2019

Chef Luana was very warm and lovely. Her class was a fun way to spend the evening!

Nacole

21 Jan 2019

My husband and I loved Chef Luana's pasta class! She was welcoming from the second we arrived and prepared many delicious appetizers for us before we learned how to make pasta. She was patient, kind, funny and a wonderful chef. We loved the pastas we made and had so much leftover to take home too. She also surprised us with a little dessert at the end of the evening. It was a great date night and we can't wait to go back for her pizza class!

Devyn

18 Jan 2019

I knew I made the right choice in Chef Luana the second we walked through the door! I wanted to surprise my Italian boyfriend with an authentic Italian cooking class, and Luana did not disappoint. We were greeted with appetizers and a wine opener for the bottle we brought, and she had everything timed perfectly so the class and lesson flowed seamlessly. We were a solo couple, but she can entertain up to 3 couples, or groups with enough warning! The ingredients were incredibly fresh, she explained everything with ease, we had a blast with the pasta machine, and we left with full stomachs and happy hearts. We can't wait to return for another recipe lesson, or else hire her for a special occasion!

Michael

14 Jan 2019

Chef Luana is charming, warm, and a wonderful host. My girlfriend and myself shared the evening with 2 other lovely couples. From appetizers to main course, everything was very delicious. It was very satisfying to see raw ingredients become beautiful, delicious pasta. My only regret was I wish we brought wine! We are recommending Chef Luana to friends and we can't wait to be a guest again.

Kelli

02 Jan 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Chef Luana. She created a warm and inviting atmosphere and welcomed us into her home as if we were family. We learned a lot from her class and are looking forward to trying out all the tips she gave us while we were there. I would highly recommend this class!

Savanna

31 Dec 2018

Chef Luana was absolutely AMAZING. The entire class was so enjoyable. Not only did we learn proper technique for pasta making, she shared recipes that have been with her for over 50 years. She has so much experience and treats you like family. The meal was delicious (special bonus - we got to taste some appetizers that she whipped up before class). I wish I could give her 10 stars. I cant wait to book my next class with Luana!

jeff

27 Dec 2018

Chef Luana is fantastic. She was so kind and welcoming, and made you feel like family from the very start. We learned some great pasta-making techniques and had a delicious meal. We will definitely be back!

Paul

22 Dec 2018

What a wonderful evening! Great food and great company. My daughter and I were looking for a different experience over her holiday break from school, and this could not have been better. In honesty, I was slightly hesitant when I realized we'd be coming into Chef Luana's home to not only learn the skills to make fresh pasta, but to share dinner with the other guest who we did not know. It's a bit out of my comfort zone...but, Chef Luana instantly made us feel at home, in her home. We were (3) couples, with neither knowing each other, and through Chef sharing her history of her restaurant in Italy as well as her life overall, we soon were all sharing our histories with each other. It was a full evening of learning, cooking, with wonderful conversation, and amazing food. I can't recommend Chef Luana's class enough. She's so knowledgable, but she's just a joy to be around. Her full focus is her students and guests. I'll be back for her other classes. Thankyou Chef!

Chris

20 Dec 2018

Luana was wonderful! If you are looking for an authentic Italian cooking experience this is it. Upon arrival, there were freshly baked Italian goods to snack on...and within minutes we were making pasta from scratch. Luana provided great guidance and is focused on making this a fun evening. After cooking we had a delicious birthday dinner in her cozy dining area overlooking the city. She even surprised us with a freshly baked birthday cake :)

Melissa

18 Dec 2018

Chef Luana was a warm and wonderful host. She made us feel very welcome in her pleasant home. We were treated to a fantastic evening complete with authentic Italian appetizers and a sweet dessert treat and cappuccino at the end. It was the first time we had made pasta so we were thrilled to learn from an experienced Italian chef. Chef Luana made it fun and interesting the entire time. We chose to bring our own wine and would recommend the same to others. Our time with Chef Luana was absolutely five star.

Eric

17 Dec 2018

Chef Luana's pasta making class was so delicious and informative! She went above and beyond without a doubt to what was promised. It seems a little pricy but was completely more than worth it at the end!

Vlad

09 Dec 2018

Luana was an amazing chef, teacher, and host. This is an authentic Italian experience that is simultaneously educational, inspiring, and fun. The setting is perfect and makes you feel as if you are in Ascoli Piceno with Italian family for a moment, forgeting that you’re in LA. Luana goes above and beyond the proverbial call of duty and provides delicious homemade appetizers - then, the sleeves get rolled up and Luana walks you through how to handmake pasta. She takes the time to not only explain what to do, but why you’re doing it...she also taught us a few Italian words here and there. As a bonus, we were lucky enough to learn how to make two types of pasta. After you make the pasta, you sit down and enjoy the incredible meal. As far as taste, this is the real deal - Luana uses authentic, fresh, and even imported ingredients for her dishes. The only downside here is that you’ll probably never be able to go back to out-of-the-box pasta again. After we ate (both) of our pastas, Luana surprised us with a little dessert and cappuccino - this was the perfect cap to a perfect evening. Overall, would 10/10 recommend for a date night, group activity, educational experience, or whatever the occasion may be. Thank you Luana and can’t wait to come back for more.

Kaja

08 Dec 2018

Luana provided us with an incredible experience and helped us create some of the best pasta we have ever had. Hearing her history and stories from Italy only further demonstrated her passion and love for her country and food. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a special night. We highly recommend her class to anyone looking for a fun night with great food.

Emily

01 Dec 2018

Chef Luana was a joy! Not only is she knowledgeable in all things pasta and Italian cuisine, but she truly loves to teach people about making delicious, authentic food. Would highly recommend- never had such delicious pasta in my life!

Victor

04 Nov 2018

Chef Luana’s class is the most authentic cooking class I’ve ever attended. She is a former Italian chef and restauranteur with more than 30 years experience making Italian food, and she joyfully shares this experience with her guests. She spent many hours preparing the ingredients for our pasta class and then welcomed us warmly into her home/kitchen where she delighted us with great food but also the knowledge and know how into making homemade pasta! She is very sweet and patient and spent a lot of time making sure we were comfortable with the skills of dough rolling and cutting and then showed me how to put together the pasta and sauces to make delicious Italian food. Take her class and you will love it!!

Jaclyn

03 Nov 2018

I booked this class for my boyfriend's birthday celebration. We had such a great time making authentic pasta! We made everything from scratch and Chef Luana is the real deal from Italy. She and her husband showed us such warm hospitality and even created a romantic dining ambiance with fairy lights overlooking downtown LA from their residence. Making dinner takes time and preparation so I appreciated that Chef Luana provided us with appetizers in which she made beforehand and we got to sit down and eat those before we started preparing the pasta. You will not regret booking her!

Jenna

20 Oct 2018

Chef Luana is absolutely amazing! I couldn't ask for a better chef, a better teacher and better experience, it was hands down the best experience I have had since I moved to LA. She is so kind and genuine and is a master chef! I highly recommend Chef Luana and any class she offers! She spent 30+ years as a chef of her own restaurant in Italy, so she REALLY knows how to cook! She goes above and beyond what is expected of the cozymeal experience, to make sure each class is catered exactly to the guests needs. I am allergic to dairy, and she was so kind and conscious the whole time, she changed my recipe slightly from everyone else, so that I could participate AND eat the food at the end! PLUS she made extra appetizers to start, she surprised us with a home made pie at the end with her delicious marmalade made from scratch.

Matt

17 Sep 2018

Chef Luana was amazing. Exactly what we hoped for in an italian chef. We did this on my wife's birthday and Chef Luana made it very special for us. Would recommend her to everyone.

Noel

16 Sep 2018

We had such a great experience with Chef Luana! She was very welcoming at her home kitchen and even provided us with an appetizer course and taught us some of her chef secrets. She is a great teacher and chef! The food we ate at the end was wonderful and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone that wants to learn how to make pasta.

Joe

03 Sep 2018

I really didn't know what to expect as this was my first time doing a cooking class. My wife always wanted to learn how to make pasta and so I had booked this class as a surprise to my wife for her birthday. Upon arriving, Chef Luana had a nice surprise and greeted us with appetizers so we had something in our stomachs while we cooked. She was very entertaining and she took time teaching us how to make fresh pasta, carefully explaining each step. We enjoyed her stories of Italy and welcomed any questions we had. She served us two different types of pasta with two different sauces, both very delicious! The pasta was so fresh and light, it was amazing. Her home made recipes were exceptional and we were very happy. After our meals we were extremely full and very satisfied. Chef Luana surprised us with tiramisu as a nice special dessert. It was a nice touch and something extra that she didn't need to do but that was very thoughtful of her. Overall, my wife and I really enjoyed learning how to make pasta with Chef Luana. We recommend her to anyone thinking about making fresh pasta. I would definitely book with her again in the near future. Thank you Chef Luana for making our experience wonderful!

Kevin

21 Aug 2018

Chef Luana was great, and I really learned a lot about homemade pasta. A great date night!

Adrian

20 Aug 2018

My husband and I LOOOOVED learning how to make pasta with Chef Luana. We recently came back from a trip to Italy and have always wanted to learn how to make pasta from scratch. Taking this class with Chef Luana literally felt like we were back in Italy, enjoying nothing but delicious, gourmet Italian food. Chef Luana was so inviting and welcoming, and we learned so much from her about the art of pasta making. We even learned about some of her own culture, as her and her husband are from Italy themselves and own their own ristorante. I can’t rave about this experience enough and think anyone who is wanting to experience a little bit of Italy should go and cook with this amazing chef!!

Diana

24 Jul 2018

Thoroughly enjoyed Fundamentals of Pasta Making with Chef Luana! She was so warm and welcoming, it felt like I was learning from family. Chef Luana greeted us with appetizers she had prepared for us. Not something I was expecting, so it was a nice surprise. She demystified an intimidating subject, demonstrating every step of the process and generously shared her ingredient sources. It was fun to create the pasta from scratch and practice her techniques under her watchful eye, and she nudged us in the right direction when we needed it. Of course, the best part of the evening was sitting down to eat our creations. Two types of pasta and two different sauces. Both delicious dishes that I feel confident I can recreate at home. Thank you, Chef!

Daniel

23 Jul 2018

Chef Luana was terrific! She is knowledgable, charismatic and so much fun. Go with an empty stomach...the food - and there is plenty of it - is so delicious. Enjoy!

Jason

22 Jul 2018

Chef Luana was fantastic! Her hand made pasta was so good eating regular past will never be the same! She is a great teacher and so friendly and interesting to talk to about her life in Italy! We truly enjoyed her class and hope to take her pizza class next

Chris

19 Jul 2018

Chef Luana was the absolute best! I wanted to surprise my girlfriend for our anniversary for a pasta making and Italian dinner cooking class and Chef Luana exceeded all expectations! She was able to come to our apartment with all of her supplies and fresh ingredients. She used to run a restaurant in Italy for many, many years - and it shows! Honestly, I think it may be the best pasta I've ever had! Best of all, she was amazing to just hang out with and chat over a bottle of wine! I've already recommended her to several of my friends and hope to book her again in the future! You will not be disappointed!

Lana

14 Jul 2018

Luana was an amazing chef! We cooked different type of pasta. Was an amazing experience! The home is nice and cosy . Truly Italian style. If you are looking for a true Italian home meal Luana’s experience is perfect!

Brett

23 Jun 2018

Chef Luana was amazing! The experience was top notch. I would highly recommend her! The food was some of the best pasta I have ever had in my life. Everyone in my group left so happy. Can’t wait to hire her again!!!

Jack

29 May 2018

Chef Luana is a traditional Italian chef with over 30 years in the kitchen. I went to her lovely home with my girlfriend and honestly did not know what to expect. It was fun, engaging, and now I know how to make pasta by hand. I will definitely be back for her pizza making class! I would definitely recommend!

Philip

11 May 2018

Wow! Chef Luana is a master of the cuisine of Central Italy. Her food was delicious, authentic, and she is such a warm and charming human being! Chef Luana's food was truly special! She comes from a rich culinary tradition in Central Italy. She grew up in a family of chefs, used to own a restaurant, and is very experienced. It was exceptional and authentic. There were layers of flavors and textures in every dish and I've never had anything quite like it.

Jessie

28 Jun 2020

Chef Luana was amazing!!! We decided to take this class to try something new and fun after being locked up at home. Her place was super clean and she took all precautions to make us feel safe and comfortable. We had a great time an the pizza was awesome. If you thought about trying we definitely recommend it to everyone. We made several different types of pizza. So much food and so good. You will love her, we did!! Thanks Chef Luana, can’t wait to try your pasta class too

Michelle

09 Mar 2020

I did this as a surprise for my boyfriend's birthday, and the gnocchi did not disappoint. The dining table setup was classically done and prepped for the multiple courses and tastings we had, and all of the skills we learned felt extremely authentic to original Italian cooking. Chef Luana's demeanor was warm and inviting, which helped us feel right at home and comfortable cooking in her kitchen. The couple we shared the class with was friendly and added further to a great evening!

Sean

03 Mar 2020

The experience was intimate with two other couples celebrating Valentine's Day and a good group. The food was outstanding and we even made our own batch of Gnocchi with our kids later that week at home. Thank you for the memorable experience.

Emily

01 Mar 2020

After falling in love with risotto in Italy, my boyfriend and I decided to try “The Rich Tradition of Risotto.” We had a lovely experience and appreciated how Chef Luana went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Her colorful stories and friendly demeanor transported us right back to Italy. Of course the food was fantastic as well! If you’re looking for an authentic experience, I highly recommend Chef Luana’s classes.

Maanasa

16 Feb 2020

Chef Luana was absolutely amazing! Her years of experience were evident not only during her teaching but also in the final product. My boyfriend and I were blown away with how good the pizza was and are eager to now try and make it on our own. It was such a pleasure taking a class from her - I highly recommend this one!

Cierra

10 Feb 2020

We very much enjoyed our experience with Chef Luana! Looking forward to more lessons with her and learning more about Italian food and culture!

Jaime

09 Feb 2020

Chef Luana was amazing. Not only did she give an amazing cooking class where we made the most delicious gnocchi I’ve ever had, she was so sweet and welcoming and her stories were so beautiful they almost brought us to tears. This was an experience we will remember forever. Not to mention she gave us all of the information and skills to take the recipe back home, so we will make it often and think of her! She also made us an incredible appetizer of deep fried olives and bruschetta and provided a beautiful birthday cake for another member of our group whose birthday it was. Absolutely recommend Luana’s class, it’s a wonderful way to spend your night!

Sommer

04 Feb 2020

Chef Luana was great! We had a nice time learning how to make pizza with her at her lovely home. She took us through every step of the process, and was very patient with all of our questions about ingredients, quality, time, etc. She sends you home with some pizza to-go, some dough for tomorrow to practice/cook at home and a full tummy. Thank you, Chef!

Yasmina

27 Jan 2020

Amazing experience making gnocchi! Chef Luna is an amazing teacher and she makes you feel right at home and incredibly welcome. It was me and my friend's birthday so she kindly made both of us a beautiful birthday cake with candles!!! It was the most perfect birthday celebration I could have ever asked for. And of course, the gnocchi was delicious. Best gnocchi I've ever had in my life. Chef Luna will definitely be seeing a lot of me in the future :) and she also does private events!! Definitely an amazing experience. Thank you Chef Luna!

Jordon

23 Dec 2019

Chef Luana was very welcoming and a great host and teacher. She went above and beyond to make sure we not only had an excellent meal but also had very fresh and authentic ingredients with a beautiful table setting and wonderful conversation. We felt like we were transported to Italy. My mother and I have never taken a cooking class before and now we expect all classes to be up to this excellent standard. We hope to take another classes with her in the future.

Scott

07 Dec 2019

We had a wonderful afternoon learning how to make gnocchi with Chef Luana. She was a wonderful teacher and the food was delicious. Not only did we learn how to make the perfect gnocchi, but also an amazing five-cheese sauce. We also tasted her homemade bread and pizza dough. And then she topped off the meal with affogato and tiramisu. I planned this as a birthday present for my husband and we could not have had a better experience. Highly recommended!

Dafna

09 Nov 2019

Chef Luana was kind, sweet, informative and most importantly taught us how to make the best gnocchi ever. Thank you we had a great time.

Kevin

10 Jul 2019

Our experience with Chef Luana was amazing. My daughters were visiting from out of town so I thought this would be a good experience for us to bond over. We all love to cook. The night at Chef Luana's place was the highlight of their visit. We learned a great deal about making Risotto and the food was beyond fabulous. If you are familiar with making Risotto you know that it's a slow process. We were in the midst of adding broth to the Risotto when an earthquake struck. Everyone in the class ran down 9 flights of stairs with the exception of the Chef who stayed back and kept a watchful eye on the pot. Needless to say, both Risottos turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this class!!!

Taylor

07 Jul 2019

Chef Luana was a wonderful host for our party of 4. Our Cozymeal time was quite an eventful experience. Not only did we learn the tradition of risotto, but we learned earthquake evacuation and safety strategy during the 7.1 Los Angeles earthquake! Chef Luana and her husband were prompt responders and supportive of us. When I booked the class, I told her this was for my sisters 30th birthday celebration. At the end of the class she had a cake; which she said she typically makes for classes, and with her own dough! But for us, she had gotten "3-0" candles and joined in our celebration by going a step above her typical closing routine. I thought this was a genuine, thoughtful gift from Chef Luana and I know our family appreciated her effort.

Taylor

07 Jul 2019

This experience was slightly different than I expected but overall, a wonderful learning opportunity! I thought each person would be given ingredients, tools and space to follow along with the chef and create/eat their own dish. Rather, Chef Luana explained her path and experiences with Italian cooking and showed us how to make the risotto dish, which was absolutely delicious! There was a part of the class that was more hands on during the prep, but most of it was observation and listening. I recommend taking a note pad to remember all of the wonderful tips and tricks we learned! Overall, the experience was enjoyable and we learned some great "rule-of-thumb" tips for a variety of cooking (not just risotto).

Taylor

07 Jul 2019

Chef Luana met all expectations with passion and authenticity. She is proud of her heritage and truly enjoys sharing her experiences and knowledge with the group. This was a delicious learning experience!

alex

17 Jun 2019

This class was a unique, fun, social and educational experience! Chef Luana is warm, kind, inviting, and an excellent teacher. She opened her heart and home to us. She had delicious home made appetizers (which are her grandmother’s recipes) waiting for us when we arrived. The food was delicious and we really felt like we were transported to Italy for the night! We were a party of 6 people, a large group for her small apartment/kitchen, but she was very well organized. As it was for my husband 50th birthday, she surprised us with an extra special treat! Thank you again so much Chef Luana for hosting a wonderful dinner and class. We will hopefully be seeing you soon for more experiences like this. The BEST risotto my friends and I have ever had!

Mark

17 Jun 2019

Chef Luana is an amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone. She has tons of knowledge of recipes and fun stories about Italy. The pizza you learn to make is very authentic and delicious. I would definitely take more classes when I come back to LA.

Justo

15 May 2019

Wow, this was more than a class. First time I’ve used cozymeal. My daughter, girlfriend and I enjoy Italian food and we picked the perfect Chef, Luana. She went beyond what I was expecting. Chef Luana made the evening into a great experience for everyone. Chef Luana had appetizers waiting for us when we arrived. One of them was Piconi. They were so good. My daughter enjoys baking and Chef Luana took the time to explain the steps and why the steps were necessary. Chef Luana has been making pizza for over 40 years in Italy and she arrived with her husband just a few years ago. So, she still has that authentic way of making pizza. After multiple pizzas, Chef Launa treated us to a wonderful dessert, crostata (with homemade orange jam on top) with a scoop of ice cream on it. To die for! Highly recommend. Thanks, Chef Luana.

Lyndsay

17 Mar 2019

We had a great time! Highly recommend!

Elif

14 Mar 2019

Our experience with chef Luana was very special. She thought of every little detail, she was kind and sweet and very helpful while teaching the techniques to her incredible risotto. She prepared everything with ingredients that came straight from Italy and everything was perfect. She made us feel right at home. It was overall a unique experience that I can easily recommend to everyone.

Trent

26 Feb 2019

Did this with my girlfriend for our anniversary and we loved it. Chef Luana is a warm host and her food is amazing. All authentic Italian recipes and ingredients.

Joe

15 Feb 2019

Luana was amazing! We arrived to her house and she had everything ready to go. She told us great stories and her pizza was so delicious--very light and perfect.

Christina

09 Feb 2019

Chef Luana was absolutely lovely and her class on mushroom risotto was excellent. This was my first Cozymeal experience and it’s set the bar high. Chef Luana’s hospitality, knowledge and geniality truly made the experience. My friend and I both commented how being in Chef Luana’s apartment felt like having stepped into Italy. I hope to take another one of her classes soon!

Alli

02 Feb 2019

Authentic Italian grandmother experience. The absolute best option for anything Italian on this site. She’s the best!

Rachel

14 Jan 2019

My boyfriend and I had such a fun and educational experience with Chef Luana! From the start she was welcoming and kind. We started the day with delicious appetizers that she had prepared for us in advance. This gave us a chance to hear her story and all about her extensive experience and love for Italian food. This was followed by a breakdown of the tasks we would be completing and then we started to get our hands dirty. After the raviolis were complete, we shared a lovely meal! The ravioli was delicious. My boyfriend is still dreaming about her marinara sauce. We can’t recommend her class enough. We both hope to take another one of her classes in the near future!

Lisa

13 Jan 2019

We had such a fantastic evening making (and eating!) delicious pizza with Luana. We had fun getting to know the other couple and learning more about Luana’s life and restaurant in Italy. By the end of the evening it felt like we’d all known each other for a while. Would highly recommend CozyMeal and Luana to everyone.

Lexie

30 Dec 2018

The pizza making class was a wonderful experience. I gave it as a birthday present for my boyfriend. We were joined by another couple which made the class even more fun and social. We hope to do the pasta making class next!

Ileana

07 Oct 2018

Chef Luana’s Ravioli Revelry class was amazing. Chef Luana brings her authentic Italian recipes and technique from her life, experience and restaurant in Italy to the class. Chef Luana was great with my 10 year old niece. We can’t wait to take another class.

Daniel

20 Aug 2018

I had an AMAZING time with my date cooking with Chef Luana in her kitchen. If you are looking for delicious authentic cooking you need to book a class with Chef Luana. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left we learned, laughed, and loved this lesson. I highly recommend any class from this world class Chef. Can't wait for our next lesson!

Brooke

18 Jun 2018

Chef Luana was so wonderful. I surprised my husband with a Pizza making class for Father's Day and she went above and beyond to make our lesson special. Such a fun experience.

Nicole

02 Jun 2018

The food was amazing and Chef Luana was extremely nice and personable. She included some extra personal touches that helped create a unique experience. Overall, it was a great experience! I would definitely recommend booking this experience if you are looking to try some authentic Italian cuisine!

Ken

19 May 2018

I wanted to thank Luana for the wonderful class I took on making risotto. I finally learned the secrets on how to make the perfect dish. Thank you Chef Luana!

Zachary

18 May 2018

My husband and I, along with our two children, love Chef Luana’s cooking! Her raviolis are fresh and light, with a tomato sauce that is delicate and refined in flavor. I’ve had the good fortune to eat many of Chef Luana’s specialties, including gnocchi, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, focaccia bread, quiche and more. Chef Luana uses the freshest and most flavorful ingredients to make traditional Italian dishes come to life in a new way!

Phyllis

22 Apr 2018

Luana is a true expert chef. Being a native Italian, she specializes in regional cooking from her areas of Marche and Abruzzo. I have taken a number of her classes and I give her 5 stars. Her bread, pizza, risotto and pasta are unbelievable. She is an experienced professional chef using authentic Italian family recipes. It doesn't get any better than that.

Steve

16 Apr 2018

Delicious. Authentic. Homestyle Italian food. Can you ask for anything more?

Amy

09 Jan 2018

I had chitarra and panzerotti tonight from Chef Luana and they were absolutely marvelous! She loves cooking and this comes across in her food - always the proper balance between fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. I look forward to more of her meals. I can easily give her five stars.