Private Chef - Discovering Italy

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What You’ll Do

Experience authentic Italian cuisine with a five-star menu made by an expert chef.

This private chef experience takes you to the heart of Rome with just a few bites. Chef Dock showcases his expertise in preparing an elevated Italian menu.

You'll start your journey with a delicious appetizer of your choice, like a fresh salad, meatballs or soup. For the main course, choose from a variety of delicious dishes, including rich scallop risotto, buttery shrimp scampi and more. Round up this experience with a traditional Italian dessert, whether it's a caramel budino, an olive oil cake or a vanilla bean panna cotta. Book today!

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.

Your Menu

First Course (Choose 1 per Group)

Kale Caesar Salad
With homemade croûtons and Parmesan

Fig and Prosciutto Salad
With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette

Fritto Misto
With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli

Italian Meatballs
With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce

Zuppa Toscana Soup
With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream

Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)

Shrimp Scampi
With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini

Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese
With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata
With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta

Beef Osso Buco
With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta

Slow Duck Ragù Pappardelle Pasta
With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes

Frutti di Mare
With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce

Wild Mushroom Risotto
With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme

Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)

Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
With mascarpone whipped cream and berries

Salted Caramel Budino
With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts

Olive Oil Cake
With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
With seasonal fruit compote

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 cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 15
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Italian, Mother's Day

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Meet your chef

Chef Dock

Food safety certified

92 reviews

Chef Dock was just 11 years old when he discovered his passion for the culinary arts. After working as a line cook, he managed a bustling restaurant, where he provided tasteful corporate catering services to high net-worth clients. With deep knowledge about ingredients geared toward a healthy lifestyle and memory enhancement, Chef Dock now owns a private chef and catering company, specializing in a variety of cuisines and simple, nourishing meals.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Chef Dock will travel to guests within Atlanta for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Experience authentic Italian cuisine with a five-star menu made by an expert chef.

Your Menu

First Course (Choose 1 per Group)

Kale Caesar Salad
With homemade croûtons and Parmesan

Fig and Prosciutto Salad
With arugula, goat cheese, pistachios and honey vinaigrette

Fritto Misto
With seasonal vegetables and lemon-garlic aioli

Italian Meatballs
With ground beef or pork, ricotta cheese and Marinara sauce

Zuppa Toscana Soup
With Italian sausage, potatoes, kale and cream

Main Course (Choose 1 per Group)

Shrimp Scampi
With wine, garlic, butter, lemon orzo and broccolini

Pan-Seared Scallops Over Risotto Alla Milanese
With chicken stock, saffron, white wine and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata
With tomato stew, peppers and creamy polenta

Beef Osso Buco
With garlic, herbs, onion, carrots, wine, citrus and creamy polenta

Slow Duck Ragù Pappardelle Pasta
With thyme, rosemary, red wine and tomatoes

Frutti di Mare
With handmade bucatini, scallops, shrimp, mussels and arrabbiata sauce

Wild Mushroom Risotto
With white wine, mushroom stock, cream, butter, shallots and thyme

Dessert (Choose 1 per Group)

Molten Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
With mascarpone whipped cream and berries

Salted Caramel Budino
With vanilla Chantilly cream and candied nuts

Olive Oil Cake
With whipped cream, lemon and seasonal fruit

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
With seasonal fruit compote

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 15
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Italian, Mother's Day

What's included

The ingredients

The cooking

The service

The washing up

Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Dock

Jnielle

02 Jun 2025

The food literally tasted like mini orgasms in my mouth! It was heavenly

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Teresa

01 Jun 2025

We had such a great experience with Chef Doc’s in-home Thai cooking class. He brought everything needed and guided us step-by-step through each dish, making the process approachable and enjoyable. His instructions were clear, and he shared helpful techniques along the way. The food turned out absolutely delicious, and it was so satisfying to make it ourselves with his guidance. It was a fun, relaxed evening and a great way to learn something new. Highly recommend Chef Doc if you’re looking for a memorable and hands-on cooking experience at home.

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Don

03 May 2025

Chef Dock is an amazing and very knowledgeable chef. He not only explained the proper ingredients and showed how to use them but he taught my son and I the techniques for bringing out the best flavor, going into detail about the order in which to add ingredients and timing but also the method for mixing the ingredients themselves. He explained plating, serving and the Thai traditions for presenting multiple courses for a meal. The food was incredibly delicious and I will be incorporating these dishes going forward in my family meal rotation. I did not add a tip here because I tipped him in cash. I highly recommend Chef Dock!

Brooke

28 Apr 2025

Great food, tons of leftovers, good and chill guy, super fun date night!

Amanda

29 Mar 2025

We really enjoyed Chef Dock! Very friendly and knowledgable teacher. The food turned out deliciously. We recommend Check Dock and the 5 course Thai meal!!

Stacey

25 Mar 2025

We had a great experience with Chef Dock! He was very knowledgeable and provided helpful instruction and guidance during our session. We picked up a lot of cutting and cooking techniques! The food was delicious and we had lots of leftovers!

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Gentry

22 Mar 2025

We had a wonderful time learning to make several Thai dishes and they turned out delicious! Thanks so much, Chef!

Karen

15 Dec 2024

Absolutely fantastic! Food was amazing. Chef Dock is a great guy who made the experience shine!! Highly recommend

Ashley

27 Oct 2024

Chef Doc was great! Food, vibes, and range of topic convos were all on point. We chose the mushroom pastry, lobster, lamb, and chocolate cake and all were 10/10. It was a special occasion for us and he made it super memorable. Thanks again, Doc!

Mekia

05 Oct 2024

Chef was prompt, friendly, funny, & professional. My husband and I really enjoyed the hands on cooking class. Chef Dock gave us so many great cooking tips. We learned how to cook muscles for the first time and it was a cool experience. The seafood pasta was delicious. The homemade Caesar dressing was to die for. The charcuterie board was fun to make. Last but not least, my husband really enjoyed the strawberry cheesecake. Jist communicate exactly what you want/expect & he will make it happen. We would recommend Chef Doc 10 times over. Great experience

Kathy

25 Aug 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience with Chef Dock. He is talented, knowledgeable, And a lot of fun. The dinner he helped us cook was delicious!

Art Day

24 Aug 2024

Great job. Food was delicious and Chef Doc was fun to be with.

Troy

03 Aug 2024

Chef Doc was awesome. He was a great teacher and the meal turned out fantastic.

Burke

26 May 2024

Chef Doc was absolutely amazing and the food was great. Thank you so much! Everyone truly enjoy the dinner and experience.

Lawayne

13 Apr 2024

Chef Dock did an outstanding job! My guests and I enjoyed his presentations and the quality and taste of his dishes. He was professional and engaged with my guests to ensure everything was on point to satisfaction. From the prep to the clean up afterwards, Chef Doc gave us really great service!

Haley

23 Mar 2024

Chef Dock's cooking class was amazing! He shared practical tips and tricks that will help us with all meals we cook. The recipes were delicious and easy to follow. I am very excited to replicate these recipes for friends and family. I highly recommend Chef Dock's class for anyone looking to enhance their culinary repertoire and have a fun experience!

Tasha

19 Mar 2024

Chef Dock was a lot of fun and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the whole process.

Anita

11 Feb 2024

Chef Doc was personable, knowledgeable AND a lot of fun! Immediately, he engaged us with his friendliness as he unpacked a wagon full of ingredients. We jumped right into the experience, chatting and laughing as we prepped sauces, cut vegetable and learned more about Thai food. What a meal! We feasted and enjoyed every bite of our labors--with LOTS of leftovers, too. We now have the confidence to replicate the flavors of Bangkok on our own! We felt very comfortable having Chef Doc in our home, and hope to request him again.

MICHAEL

03 Feb 2024

Great time with Chef

SHEILA

21 Jan 2024

Chef Dock came to our home as a chef and left a friend. The food was DELICIOUS, he is a great teacher, the vibe is really chill. He's truly skilled. Highly recommend!

Allyson

16 Jan 2024

He was wonderful. I couldn’t have

Lamar

21 Nov 2023

Chef Dock was amazing! The food was absolutely top-tier. He was on time, professional, personable and gave me advice to how to make this event a surprise for my girlfriend for her birthday. I'll definitely work with him again!

Allie

15 Oct 2023

Chef Dock was so great and so much fun ! Would highly recommend! We plan to book again !

Annie

07 Aug 2023

Chef Dock provided a fun family experience with cooking guidance. He is friendly, personable, and easy to work with!

Corry

15 Jul 2023

Awesome food and we had a great time. Thanks Chef Dock

Lisa

10 Jul 2023

Chef Doc is the BEST! He is so relaxed and fun, we can't wait to have him over again. If you like Thai food, he is your man, although I am pretty sure this guy could cook anything.

Barbara

27 Jun 2023

Chef Dock is amazing! So personable and patient! We had so much fun and the food was SO delicious. My husband and I were so proud of the dinner we were able to prepare. A truly memorable evening! Will definitely call on him again!

Christy

23 May 2023

Fun experience and great food!

Tasha Mallard

21 May 2023

We enjoyed Chef Dock tremendously. He was fun, funny, he fit right in. Great date night experience. #yeschef

Brian

14 May 2023

This is our second experience using Cozymeal. Each has been unique and amazing! Chef Dock was prompt, professional, cordial, engaging, prepared and the food was delicious! We never had a sous vide prepared meal before, so this was totally new for us. I will definitely recommend and use Cozymeal again.

Kevin

16 Apr 2023

Friendly, fun, knowledgable, and just an overall awesome experience. I highly recommend Chef Doc for any event he has available. My wife and I would absolutely do this again.

Leza

16 Apr 2023

Chef Dock is an amazing chef and teacher!! We had the beat time cooking and learning new skills. Absolutely reccommend!!

Gracie

06 Apr 2023

We had a blast with Chef Dock. We all learned something new and the food was amazing. It was a great night that everyone enjoyed!

Karl

02 Apr 2023

Chef Dock was the man. The evening was fun and light, and the food turned out amazing.

Ayanna

21 Mar 2023

My mom and I had such a fun time learning how to cook an Italian meal with chef doc. He also taught me how to make the most delicious cheesecake that I’ve ever made. My mom and I can definitely say this cooking class was absolutely amazing and we will be booking with chef doc again. Thank you chef doc.

Jordan

11 Mar 2023

Yeahhhh you’re gonna want to book this! So fun and delicious. Tom Yum is my boyfriend’s favorite soup and it was even better making it ourselves with Chef Dock’s recipe and instruction. All around a great experience.

Holly

01 Mar 2023

Chef Dock is the man! -Very professional...informative and all around great experience and good vibes. Look foward to the next event!

Michael

31 Jan 2023

Not only did Chef Dock provide an outstanding meal (wedge salad with homemade dressing, incredible surf & turf of lobster tail, shrimp and steak over roasted asparagus and garlic potatoes, finished with a homemade blackberry cobbler), he was a wonderful conversationalist, talking about cooking, his career path and more. We highly recommend him.

Matt DeVries

31 Jan 2023

We loved our Italian class with Chef Dock! He was very patient, we learned a ton, and the food was incredible. He's also just a really cool guy. Highly recommend.

Michael

15 Jan 2023

Chef Dock is a hoot. Terrific chef and instructor but an even better person.

Hunter

12 Jan 2023

Chef Dock is the man!

Joe

07 Jan 2023

Dock is an excellent teacher. Kept all engaged and the meal was superb

Irm

20 Nov 2022

Chef Dock was well-prepared, knowledgeable, and fun! We had a delicious experience and will definitely have him back.

Cheryl

30 Oct 2022

Had a great evening learning to cook something outside my comfort zone. Chef Doc was a great instructor. Had an amazing meal and experience with family and friends. What's next...

Steve

26 Aug 2022

Check Doc was fantastic! We had a fantastic time and experienced a delicious caribbean meal. The facility was great and our party enjoyed the entire experience. We would recommend Chef Doc to anyone looking for a great meal experience.

Bella Kalayilparambil

23 Aug 2022

Chef Dock truly made this experience one of a kind! The ingredients he used were fresh, the recipes tasty, and the amount of teaching he did was so helpful! I not only enjoyed the experience of learning the art of cooking but also enjoyed the delicious cuisine we created from scratch. He was funny, a patient teacher and very encouraging. I would do his cooking classes again!

Christsha

09 Aug 2022

Great experience and time. Definitely a must to do. Will be signing up for another night!

Jharen

07 Aug 2022

An Amazing experience!! The food was to die for and the atmosphere was perfect and intimate. Had a blast. 100% recommend!

Kerry

06 Aug 2022

Very fun experience. New flavors and combinations. Great location. Everyone was able to participate. The aprons that the chef provided for us to use were a nice touch.

Eric

30 Jul 2022

Had a great time with Chef Dock on last night, 7/29/22! The conversation was great, the food was FLAV-OR-FUL!!! Chef Dock shares great tips that make you a better home cook. He shares information. He connects people, he helps build bonds!!! We had fun! We enjoyed good food! Thank you Chef!!

Rashad

24 Jul 2022

Excellent experience

Jared

22 Jun 2022

Amazing experience! I learned so much from Chef Doc about cooking this meal and general theory that I have been able to apply to other dishes that I am perfecting as well. Thanks again Chef can’t wait to attend your other classes

Deanna Tipton

21 Jun 2022

Chef Doc is super passionate, fun, and knowledgeable! I will definitely sign up for another class with him.

Angela

18 Jun 2022

Chef Doc was amazing! We had such a great time and the food was absolutely fantastic! Our teenagers participated and loved it. He adapted his coaching per person's level of cooking experience. The food was full of unique flavor, beautiful, and the amount of was enough that we have leftovers. We will be recommending him to friends and look forward to another fun night.

Reginald

12 Jun 2022

This experience was phenomenal!!! Chef Dock makes you feel like family, he’s very knowledgeable and explains the food in great detail. My wife and I couldn’t of asked for a better experience and the food was absolutely delicious.

Leanna

21 May 2022

We had a blast! Chef Doc is very easy going and the food was delicious!

Rahil

17 May 2022

The class was amazing! We had a lot of fun and it was absolutely amazing! 10/10 would recommend it!

Lesley

14 May 2022

The ease of booking and communication impressed me. I was further impressed by the fact that our chef was on time and prepared for us. We were overly impressed by the tutelage yet comforting way Chef Dock led us through the class. It was festive and the food was DELICIOUS! We will be back.

Susan

01 May 2022

A wonderful evening of food, music, and conversation.

Shanece

01 May 2022

Chef Dock was amazing! His engagement , lively personality and gentle guidance made for an extraordinary experience that fostered communication & connection within the group. We learned some very usable cooking tips and filled out bellies with delicious food. We will definitely utilize his services again! Thank you Chef Dock for inviting us to experience Bangkok through food.

Jessica

21 Apr 2022

Chef Doc provided a fun and engaging experience. Additionally, the taste of ALL the dishes were amazing!! I'll definitely take another class in the future.

Michelle

16 Apr 2022

Chef Dock was fun, personable, and knowledgeable. Learned a lot and had a great time. Best date night ever.

Tiffany

16 Apr 2022

We had such a great time and Chef Dock was awesome! The food was delicious and I learned a lot. Would definitely do this again.

Elaine

29 Mar 2022

Had a great time, a lot of fun with Chef Dock - amd will be back!

Jamelia

29 Mar 2022

Great host and good chef! Really enjoyed the food. Our group shared the cooking tasks, would love to do a session in the future where we get to try our hand at making smaller portions of everything ourselves. Overall great experience. Thank you, Chef Dock!

Ralph

23 Mar 2022

Chef Dok provided a great experience. We had a class of 3 couples. He did a great job of getting everyone involved. The food was amazing. Will definitely take some of his other classes.

Serena

23 Mar 2022

wonderful experience , comfortable environment, great music & conversation and awesome food!

Patricia

22 Mar 2022

Great Chef and host!!

Damien

22 Mar 2022

ABSOLUTELY GREAT EXPERIENCE

Jason

18 Mar 2022

This was an outstanding experience. Chef Dock was patient and very detailed with us, but the class just flowed without a hitch. It's didn't feel like a rigorous teaching, but a lighthearted lesson. And in the end, a delicious 4 course meal that I was proud to say I had a hand in preparing.

Tiana

14 Mar 2022

Really great host, and was very accommodating to our rescheduling. Will do it again soon

Erik

03 Mar 2022

Dock was fun and friendly! I wish each person got to opportunity to have hands-on experience of each aspect of cooking, though.

Tymeisha

02 Mar 2022

To say we had such an amazing time with Chef Dock….it’s an understatement! We enjoyed ourselves so much and he made the experience so wonderful. We all felt like family but he’s very professional, the atmosphere and food was delicious! I cannot wait to try to recreate our meal. Please do not hesitate to book him…you will not be disappointed. We will be using him again for future services! 5 stars and a chef kiss!

Shawn

16 Feb 2022

Thank you for an amazing and fun time!

Suquana

07 Feb 2022

Chef Dock was amazing, we will be attending another class. We truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.

Jessica

07 Feb 2022

Chef Dock and his Experience of Bangkok was AMAZING!! We had so much fun and Chef Dock did a great job creating an engaging, entertaining environment. We learned some new recipes, techniques and ate SO much food. Would absolutely recommend this class!

Kinetra Joseph

05 Feb 2022

Chef Dock was great! Great instruction. Delicious food. Entertaining and engaging company. Great experience all around. My husband and I really enjoyed and will definitely do it again.

Christopher

18 Jan 2022

Great experience and Chef Dock was helpful and made it really fun. Would do again!

George

05 Jan 2022

Chef Dock was amazing! Such a good dude and very knowledgeable on cooking. Recommend for a great night!

mercedes

05 Jan 2022

This class was such a vibe! The chef made us very comfortable and did a great job answering any questions we had. We will be back for another class for sure!

Carrie

29 Dec 2021

Wow! Chef Dock was amazing. I was nervous because he was listed as a new chef with Cozymeal but he blew our socks off. Rest assured he has years of experience as a chef before joining Cozymeal and you will taste the expertise. Chef Dock does not disappoint! The food was delectable. My extremely hard-to-impress partner exclaimed it was better than most restaurants, and we have dined with the best. We had so much fun hearing Chef Dock’s stories and meeting with the other couple (socially distanced, of course). 10 out of 10 Chef Dock! Thank you for making my mister’s birthday gift special. :)

Monica

23 Dec 2021

Chef Dock was amazing! And the food was superb!! It was a wonderful experience! Totally recommend this for anyone!

RENEE

23 Dec 2021

Chef Dock should have done better meal prepping

Airi

20 Dec 2021

My sisters and I had an excellent experience with Chef Dock! He was very friendly and patient throughout the entire process. He was kind enough to answer all of our cooking questions and offered us many tips to improve our experience in the kitchen. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant, and we left the class satisfied with full bellies. Everything was Delicious!

Ondrea

20 Dec 2021

Chef Dock was wonderful! The entire experience exceeded my expectations. From the food to the ambiance, everything was amazing. My sisters & I signed up for the Thai cooking class, and every course was delightful. We will be back for more! Thank you, again!

Natalie

17 Dec 2021

It was our anniversary so we decided to do something different. I had such an amazing time. The food was good. The chef was very cool very personable. The cooking space was immaculate. I truly enjoyed myself. I even learned some new techniques

Alfred

08 Dec 2021

The whole experience was amazing. We both enjoyed it and we learned so much about cooking and our meal was great. I'm ready to reschedule again. Thanks chef. You really made our day.

Kimberley

01 Dec 2021

Chef Dock was fun, engaging and such a great facilitator! Highly recommend him for your next event!

Reviews Chef Dock received outside of Cozymeal

Cyntriea, H.

15 Nov 2021

We can’t thank you enough for your services. The food & the presentation was great & plentiful. I also would like to thank you for making this so easy even at the last minute. Communication was always great. We will definitely use you again when we return to ATL.

Mandy, G.

15 Nov 2021

Excellent service, food was great! We will most definitely be using you when we are back in Atlanta. The steak was just right and the lobster was fantastic. When you are in Ft. Lauderdale we would love to have you over.