Watch as fresh pasta and regional Italian dishes come alive before you.
Step into Italy's vibrant food culture with this captivating private chef experience that brings la dolce vita to your home. A master chef orchestrates each course with passion and precision, honoring generations of Italian cooking wisdom.
Fresh seasonal salads featuring fennel and local apples set the tone alongside aromatic bruschetta preparations. The heart of the meal showcases artisanal pasta creations including rich carbonara, luxurious Alfredo and hearty meatball combinations, complemented by golden chicken Parmesan and seasonal risotto. Conclude with authentic tiramisu or refreshing sorbet that embodies Italy's dedication to simple yet sublime flavors. Reserve today and bring Italian comforts to your home.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Caprese Salad With tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, basil and olive oil Green Salad With mixed greens and vinaigrette Seasonal Salad With Fennel and Local Apples With seasonal greens, fennel and apples
Starter
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Prosciutto and Melon With prosciutto and fresh melon Bacon Wrapped Dates With dates and bacon Bruschetta With tomatoes and basil
Main Course
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Spaghetti Carbonara With spaghetti, eggs, Parmesan cheese and pancetta Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken (or Mushroom for Veg Option) With fettuccine, cream sauce and chicken (or mushrooms) Spaghetti and Meatballs With spaghetti, meatballs and tomato sauce Chicken Parmesan (or Eggplant for Veg) With chicken (or eggplant), tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese Seasonal Risotto With arborio rice and seasonal ingredients
Dessert
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Tiramisù With mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cacao Sorbet With seasonal fruits and sugar Almond Orange Cake With almonds, orange zest and sugar
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.
Whether catering a gala or teaching cooking classes, Chef Sarah’s passion for food is undeniable. Chef Sarah embodies seed-to-table cooking, drawing inspiration from seasonal, local ingredients and traditions of global cuisines. Specializing in intuitive cooking, Chef Sarah teaches others how to build confidence in the kitchen, using flavors and techniques to cook without a recipe and to accommodate personal needs or tastes.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Chef Sarah I. will travel to guests within Portland, OR for this experience.
Watch as fresh pasta and regional Italian dishes come alive before you.
Step into Italy's vibrant food culture with this captivating private chef experience that brings la dolce vita to your home. A master chef orchestrates each course with passion and precision, honoring generations of Italian cooking wisdom.
Fresh seasonal salads featuring fennel and local apples set the tone alongside aromatic bruschetta preparations. The heart of the meal showcases artisanal pasta creations including rich carbonara, luxurious Alfredo and hearty meatball combinations, complemented by golden chicken Parmesan and seasonal risotto. Conclude with authentic tiramisu or refreshing sorbet that embodies Italy's dedication to simple yet sublime flavors. Reserve today and bring Italian comforts to your home.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to accompany the menu, and may request pairing recommendations from the chef upon booking.
Caprese Salad With tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, basil and olive oil Green Salad With mixed greens and vinaigrette Seasonal Salad With Fennel and Local Apples With seasonal greens, fennel and apples
Starter
Choose 1 as a group
Prosciutto and Melon With prosciutto and fresh melon Bacon Wrapped Dates With dates and bacon Bruschetta With tomatoes and basil
Main Course
Choose 1 as a group
Spaghetti Carbonara With spaghetti, eggs, Parmesan cheese and pancetta Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken (or Mushroom for Veg Option) With fettuccine, cream sauce and chicken (or mushrooms) Spaghetti and Meatballs With spaghetti, meatballs and tomato sauce Chicken Parmesan (or Eggplant for Veg) With chicken (or eggplant), tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese Seasonal Risotto With arborio rice and seasonal ingredients
Dessert
Choose 1 as a group
Tiramisù With mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cacao Sorbet With seasonal fruits and sugar Almond Orange Cake With almonds, orange zest and sugar
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.
Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Sarah I.
Renee
21 Aug 2025
Great night and fabulous teacher. Learned a lot, met new friends, and had fun doing it. I would recommend this for anyone whether you like to cook or not.
Tony Nemarundwe
17 Aug 2025
Really good experience!
Linda Mazza
10 Aug 2025
Sarah was fun creative and very enjoyable! Made learning to cook Thai food a delight!
Thank you Sarah.
samuel
17 Jul 2025
Had a great time and ate some wonderful pasta!
Lisa
02 Apr 2025
Sarah is so kind and fun! We had a great time learning some great skills and enjoying delicious food!
Rose
03 Mar 2025
What a great evening!!! We learned several new techniques. We really enjoyed working with Sarah and the food was delicious
Robin
01 Mar 2025
Sarah was fantastic. What a beautiful experience she created in our home. Rare Find!!
Kelsey
19 Feb 2025
Very nice with clear instruction. I had a great time!
Reviews Chef Sarah I. received outside of Cozymeal
Maureen
03 Feb 2025
Great class!
Tom H
02 Feb 2025
Lovely class!
Marcelo
30 Oct 2024
Chef Sarah is a great Chef and has a lot to offer in her experiences.
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