Chef Bonicelli is a proud Italian/American chef and owner of Bonicelli Cooking Club, with over 15 years of culinary experience. Known for a love of local, organic and well-sourced foods, she has navigated diverse dietary preferences effortless. Her culinary journey, rooted in childhood lessons from my Grandmother, is dedicated to preserving culinary heritage and promoting the art of healthy eating.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2024
appearances
I have been featured on Kare 11, KSTP, Fox, and appear frequently on WCCO.
I am the Minneapolis Farmers Market Chef and I do live market cooking demos throughout the growing season, and am an ambassador for Marcato pasta-making products.
I have a bi-weekly podcast called "Bending the Spoon" and am a YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok creator.
philosophy
“My philosophy is grounded in the Mediterranean approach: fresh food, bold flavor, and mindful eating as a joyful, everyday ritual.”
Cooking Classes WITH Chef Bonicelli THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE
I have been featured on Kare 11, KSTP, Fox, and appear frequently on WCCO.
I am the Minneapolis Farmers Market Chef and I do live market cooking demos throughout the growing season, and am an ambassador for Marcato pasta-making products.
I have a bi-weekly podcast called "Bending the Spoon" and am a YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok creator.
philosophy
“My philosophy is grounded in the Mediterranean approach: fresh food, bold flavor, and mindful eating as a joyful, everyday ritual.”
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH CHEF BONICELLI IN MINNEAPOLIS
Kayla M.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Booked this class for a date night and to master our ooni oven at home. Amazing experience and food was 10/10! Chef was very knowledgeable and friendly. Worth the money!
Ton F.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We cooked gnocchi with pesto and tomato sauces, asparagus and crème brûlée! I learned how to make gnocchi with baked potatoes and a great pesto sauce. Chef Bonicelli and Mark were great and it was a very fun experience
Danielle B.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Gnocchi with pesto and red sauce. Phenomenal! Very enjoyable, pleasant and fun environment. I have a dairy sensitivity and they were happy to accommodate! Wonderful experience.
Emily M.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Chef Laura’s Neapolitan Pizza Adventure was a fantastic experience. We loved learning how to properly create and handle the dough, the importance of restraint with toppings, and watching the pizzas beautifully brown and bubble in the Ooni oven. The kitchen was perfectly set up for our small group of six, the food was delicious, and the warmth of Chef Laura and her husband’s home was truly the icing on the cake. My partner and I are already looking forward to taking more of her classes in the future.
Britain D.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We learned Italian cooking. We made pasta from scratch, then crepes for desert. It was a lot of fun and delicious food. Chef Bonicelli was very knowledgeable and a great educator.
Susan B.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
The "Recreating an Italian Kitchen" class with Chef Bonicelli was everything we had hoped for - a lot of fun, we learned techniques and were given recipes which I'm sure we will use in the future, and the food was amazing and we made enough pasta to take some home and freeze! Her kitchen was perfect for the class, she is VERY organized and a wonderful teacher. I'd highly recommend this class.
Dennis .
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We loved 'Recreating the Italian Experience.' Chef Laura was just incredible (and patient). We learned, we laughed, we had great food. What a wonderful time!
Roxanne R.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Such a fun evening meeting new people while making and eating some yummy food! We learned a lot and enjoyed making fresh pasta. Definitely recommend chef Laura!
Jenn K.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Our group of four had an amazing time with Chef Laura. We made asparagus and Gruyère wrapped in prosciutto, gnocchi with two sauces from scratch, and cream brûlée. Everything was delicious! Her space is perfect for a group to learn about Italian cooking.
Carol H.
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Laura was an excellent chef and instructor! The meal plan was excellent. I appreciated the hands-on experience and enjoyied every aspect of the meal.
Anna M.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Thank you!!
Olena Z.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Five stars is not enough to express the feelings this family has towards our experience with Chef Laura. The family was gushing for hours following our class and we are fully planning on going back for more classes offered by the chef. The conversations were great, the laughs were contagious and the food was fantastic. Thank you for a fantastic evening, Chef! We’re super excited to start practicing our new cooking talents :)
Josh H.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Great class! We learned a lot and had a really good time.
Shahn D.
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We made a 3 course French Dinner. It was great brithday present for my wife. She loved it and wants to take more of her classes.
I would recommend this for a great date night or couples night out.
Dylan S.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We booked the ‘Creating Italian Classics’ class through Cozymeal with Chef Bonicelli, where we made homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce and pesto cream sauce from scratch, as well as ginger cookies. Chef Bonicelli was an incredible instructor! She guided us through each step with clear demonstrations and great detail, making us feel confident recreating everything on our own. She also made the experience feel so personal and welcoming, taking the time to connect with everyone and create a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The entire experience was so enjoyable, and the food was fresh and absolutely delicious. We highly recommend her classes and can’t wait to come back again!
Craig D.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We made neopolitan pizzas from spreading teh dough out to adding toppings and baking. Chef Bonicelli and her husband were great hosts and teachers, would heartily recommend, we'll be back!
Tammara C.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Butternut squash ravioli with butter sage sauce, crepes with lemon curd and ricotta, homemade pasta to take home. The whole experience was amazing. Definitely will try another class with this wonderful Chef!!
steven s.
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We had an amazing experience cooking with Chef Bonillcelli and Mark. Our Italian cooking class, just the right size for hands on experience, was fun and the food amazing! We made our own fresh pasta, delicious tomato florentine, chicken Marsala and chocolate spritz cookies. All that and learned about olive oils and the right flours for making delicious pasta, cooking techniques using the coolest gadgets and where to find them. Chef Bonicelli is generous with sharing her recipes and her resources. We only scratched the surface of her knowledge and skills and are excited to join another cooking experience with her soon.
Alissa G.
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Amazing class!
Paul C.
Booked the class
Tastes of the Amalfi Coast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
My wife and I had a great time learning, cooking and sharing time with the other guests. Definitely would like to take more classes!
Jessica P.
Booked the class
Tastes of the Amalfi Coast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
This class was amazing!! Highly highly recommend! Chef Bonicelli is so wonderful, has great tips and is fun to work with! My group had so much fun, learned new things, ate some delicious food and left with new recipes and an excitement to cook again!
Donald H.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
The class was well done. I learned alot. Chef Bonicelli is a pro. Her husband is a very capable helper and enables the class to move through the experience with grace. We enjoyed much wonderful food. Very happy I went.
Alec Nigh .
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Super informative and laid back. Laura really knows her stuff and the food was delicious.
Anne
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Thank you for the experience
Joe
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Amazing Experience- Love what I learn and the food I made
Derek
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Amazing experience. Great Food and Great Time
Vince B.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Learned how to make potato gnocchi, and two simple sauces to create a really tasty, unique meal, along with a few other dishes. It was fun, informative, and intimate. Only five people in our class. And it was right in Chef Bonicelli's kitchen. Pretty fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Highly recommend.
Kathryn A.
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We loved the class. The food was absolutely delicious. French onion soup, coq au vin. But the highlight was making pasta. I never thought I’d be able to do it.
Yukiko G.
Booked the class
Tastes of the Amalfi Coast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. The food was delicious!
John I.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this cooking class. Chef Bonicelli was a wealth of knowledge and I would highly recommend any of her classes.
David H.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Very informative class. Food was great and chef was good at working with both experienced and inexperienced chefs in the group. Highly recommend.
Margaret S.
Booked the class
French Comfort Food
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
I think if we were younger would have been
more appropriate for us. We’re 80 yrs old
and not looking to learn cooking skills at the level of this class. Thank you though!
Kyle B.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
The whole experience was amazing! She and the crew were all very easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable in their art. Highly recommend and will be attending more of their classes for sure.
Molly .
Booked the class
Farmers' Market Grilling Feast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Absolutely incredible. Laura and Mark were incredible at sharing great tips while keeping it very conversational. The food was remarkable, the pace was perfect and the atmosphere delightful
Gina Holje .
Booked the class
Tastes of the Amalfi Coast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
So fun and delicious! We ate, laughed, learned and then left with great recipes and ideas.
Christopher O.
Booked the class
Creating Italian Classics
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
So much fun and learned a lot
Mark O.
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Chef Bonicelli was great! We had a wonderful time and the food was delicious!
Pamela S.
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Amazing class with an amazing chef
Deon W.
Booked the class
Exploring Spanish Culinary Traditions
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We very much enjoyed the class and look forward to more classes in the future!
Allyssa .
Booked the class
Exploring Spanish Culinary Traditions
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We had such an enjoyable time with Chef Laura and her husband! They are top-notch people! The class was so fun and not intimidating at all. We broadened our knowledge and enjoyed delicious food, and I came away excited about cooking again! Would definitely do it again!
Heidi H.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Well run class and fun event! Thank you!
Rachel K.
Booked the class
Recreating an Italian Kitchen
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We had such a great time learning about pasta making! The teaching was amazing and the meal was even better!
Trish .
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
We had such a fabulous time learning how to make pasta with Chef Bonicelli! Everything we made was so delicious. I would highly recommend cooking with Chef Bonicelli in her beautiful spacious kitchen! Fun experience to do with friends and family.
Carla Urban .
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
She is engaging; food was yummy; I liked the small group (6 people). The set up, supplies and space were great. Making the pasta was really fun. Other than that, actual cooking was limited and suitable for newer cooks. But I was there with my 2 sons, who fit that description, so it was fine.
ron l.
Booked the class
Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Chef Laura Bonicelli and her husband Mark were so welcoming and created a great fun atmosphere in their beautiful kitchen. Myself and three friends did the Delectable Italian Fare From Scratch Cooking class and it was so well done and prepared. The food that we made, including making our own pasta and sauces from Chefs recipes, were absolutely delicious. Chef Lauras knowledge and expertise at cooking was top notch. She guided us and answered all our questions. It really felt like we were a group of friends cooking at a friend’s home. I highly recommend this or any of Chef Laura’s classes. A+
Christine D.
Booked the class
Tastes of the Amalfi Coast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Wonderful Experience! The food was delicious! Chef Bonicelli was very prepared and organized. She was also a great teacher and had patience with an inexperienced cook like myself.
Candace F.
Booked the class
Tastes of the Amalfi Coast
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
Chef Bonicelli was a fantastic instructor and we made and ate a lot of delicious food. She was well organized, and explained techniques and processes clearly. Thanks Chef!
Tim R.
Booked the class
A Neapolitan Pizza Adventure
with Chef Bonicelli
in Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
What a great experience!! This is the second time we have booked an experience with Chef Bonicelli and we are already looking forward to another one!! The fun laid back atmosphere, her wealth of knowledge, and delicious recipes do not disappoint!