After deciding to shift gears and leave the restaurant game, Chef Iain began a successful career as a personal chef in Manhattan Beach for over 15 years while simultaneously catering parties for clients and corporate events. He also became a private celebrity chef, and began providing services and catering on the sets of TV shows and movies. Chef Iain can also be found hosting a variety of fun and exciting culinary experiences!
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Enjoy a sunny, soul-warming taste of the Mediterranean in this culinary experience with Chef Iain.
In this hands-on class with Chef Iain, you'll learn how to recreate the robust flavors of Mediterranean cooking in your own kitchen and discover the comfort foods of a region known for having one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.
You'll begin by learning how to craft Chef Iain's garlic-stuffed mushrooms that are the kind of coveted hors d'oeuvres that go all too fast at a party. Then, you'll learn how to build layers of flavor in a classic Greek casserole before ending with a cool, creamy panna cotta.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Stuffed Mushrooms
With garlic
Moussaka
With eggplant and ground lamb
Lemon Panna Cotta
With gelatin, cream and berries
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
After deciding to shift gears and leave the restaurant game, Chef Iain began a successful career as a personal chef in Manhattan Beach for over 15 years while simultaneously catering parties for clients and corporate events. He also became a private celebrity chef, and began providing services and catering on the sets of TV shows and movies. Chef Iain can also be found hosting a variety of fun and exciting culinary experiences!
Mediterranean Comfort Food was delicious, Chef Iain was welcoming friendly patient and very helpful! Learned a lot of new things would recommend to anyone who enjoys the art of cooking!
Laura M.
My husband and I had a fantastic experience in Chef Ian's cooking class. As a couple with different skill levels (I'm a newbie, he's more experienced), it was perfect for both of us. Chef Ian was incredibly knowledgeable, had everything prepped and ready, and ensured we were both hands-on. We learned a lot while making delicious stuffed mushrooms, moussaka, and panna cotta. The atmosphere was warm and fun—we shared great laughs and felt completely comfortable in his home. Highly recommend!
Celeste K.
We had such a lovely time with Ian. The experience was intimate and informative! Finished with a sit down dinner and enjoyed amazing dishes made from scratch!
Shareen R.
Chef Iain was a wonderful teacher/chef and host for our Mediterranean dinner night! He was extremely organized and patient with showing us cooking technique. As a result, we made a delicious meal without any stress - instead, we had a lot of fun!
Angeles M.
Chef Ian gave us a wonderful experience! We went for our 2 year anniversary and wanted to learn a fun new dish, and we did exactly that in his class. Chef Ian gave us great tips and explained the process perfectly. I would 100% take his class again. 10/10!!!
Michael H.
We took a couples cooking class with Chef Iaian and had such a great experience!
You can tell right away how much care and thought he put into creating a comfortable, welcoming space. The class was well-paced, hands-on, and really fun - and even though we’re not experts in the kitchen, he made everything approachable without talking down to anyone.
You can feel his passion for food and teaching throughout. We walked away not just with a delicious meal, but some genuinely helpful skills and tips we’ll keep using. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, quality experience!
Terry H.
Chef Iain was great. My daughters and I had a fantastic time while enjoying delicious food.
Emily N.
Chef Iain is a wonderful and informational teacher. He gave nice step by step instructions on how to make each dish while also giving a few tricks about cooking here and there. He was easy to talk to and made sure that we felt comfortable as well. The recipes were easy and fun to make. The food was absolutely delicious as well.
Albert C.
I recently took a cooking class with Chef Iain, and it was such a fun experience! Chef Iain was super welcoming and made everyone feel at ease right from the start. He’s not only skilled but also really passionate about cooking, which made the class enjoyable and engaging.
We cooked up some fantastic dishes: moussaka, filled mushrooms, and panna cotta. Chef Iain walked us through each recipe with clear instructions and shared plenty of kitchen wisdom along the way. Even those of us who weren’t too confident in our cooking skills found it easy to keep up and have fun with it.
The moussaka was rich and flavorful, definitely a highlight! The mushrooms were a hit too, stuffed with the tastiest filling. And the panna cotta? It was the cherry on top of a great evening—smooth, creamy, and just sweet enough.
Chef Iain took the time to connect with everyone, answering our questions and making sure we all had a great time. The class felt like cooking with friends and learning from a pro at the same time. If you’re looking to spice up your cooking skills and have a great time, this class with Chef Iain is a perfect choice. Highly recommended for a fun and fulfilling culinary adventure
Brettany T.
Chef Iain was a great teacher, knowledgeable and hilarious. It was a pleasure learning alongside him.
Valerie B.
Chef lain was hilariously funny and did a fantastic job explaining the steps and things to think about when making our Mediterranean dinner. I'd definitely recommend his class.
Jeffrey B.
Chef Iain did a great job. personable, prepared, and flexible/
Evan Bozanic .
Fun, engaging, and knowledgeable chef
Evan S.
Cheff Iain was super amazing. Thank you so much. I enjoyed the cooking and a lot more entertaining than the date I brought. Learning some cooking skills and had some great food. I will definitely be taking his class again.
Christopher L.
My girlfriend and I had a great time! Iain is friendly, knowledgeable and a welcoming host/instructor (plus the Mediterranean food we made was excellent). Would definitely take another class with him!
Zack G.
Was a great experience with chef Iain. Learned some new techniques and made delicious food. Look forward to booking more classes in the future.
Dominique E.
amazing food and experience!! definitely recommended!
Aadesh B.
Great time— Chef Iain was great to talk to and learn from and he was open to all questions! He made the experience very enjoyable and easy on our end and we’d recommend him to anyone at any level!
Joaquin E.
Chef Lain was a fun and light hearted warm gentleman that made my first date impression a gem to remember! He made us laugh and gave great insight into the teaching of the entree. From how to properly use a knife to which ingredients to use and why. It was an education experience and very unique.
Harjot S.
Chef Iain is a very talented chef and an excellent teacher as well. Although we had a bit of a mix up online, Chef Iain was very accommodating and created a wonderful experience for us given our circumstance. We would 100% recommend this experience to anyone looking to learn some delicious and impressive recipes with a friendly chef.
Aakash D.
We had a wonderful experience with Chef Iain. He immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable, and was very knowledgeable. The food turned out wonderful and he helped us a learn a lot. We would definitely book another experience with Chef Iain.
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