Cooking Class - Southern Italy on a Plate in Philadelphia

This was a perfect date night for me and my partner, from the moment we walked into chef Landi’s home he was amazing. He walked us through all the steps to prepping our southern Italian dinner, making sure that we were using proper technique when holding the chef knife. Overall, the food, environment and company was amazing and I will recommend this to all my friends and family.

What a great time! Chef Landi is personable, highly skilled and informative, while he hosts and delivers a cozy dinner environment. He observes the skill and comfort level of his guests, adjusting his instruction to them as the group learns and prepares the meal. So much different from a basic night out at a restaurant, this was a great way to spend an evening over good food, wine and conversation.

Chef was engaging and interesting. We had a very enjoyable experience.

Chef Landi is a great host. My sister and I had an amazing night. Chef Landi creates a very welcoming and fun atmosphere and I learned a lot. I would for sure do another one of Chef Landi’s classes.

We had a great time and highly recommend having Chef Landi cook for you and your friends. He was very welcoming and answered all our questions. We enjoyed chatting about cooking and places we have gone. Food was delicious and we learned a lot. Looking forward to having Chef Landi cook in our home.

Everything was incredible, we loved it! Atmosphere was super cozy, and food was spectacular. Me and my friend are both picky eaters, but chef made sure to accommodate us and it was a very pleasant experience. Thanks!

Chef Landi was an amazing and gracious host. His knowledge of Italian cooking plus his wonderful life stories lead to an excellent experience. We plan on booking another class soon!

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of attending the Southern Italy on a Plate cooking class at Chef Landi's home in South Philadelphia this weekend, and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. From the moment we arrived, Chef Landi made us feel incredibly welcome, sharing stories and insights into the cuisine and culture of Southern Italy, as well as his home country of Albania. Chef Landi’s knowledge of Italian cooking was evident throughout the class. He walked us through each recipe while explaining the techniques, ingredients, and tips that made each dish work perfectly. We began with a Caprese salad for an appetizer, learning how to properly layer the fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then topping it with homemade pesto and a balsamic glaze. For the entree, we made Potato Gnocchi Bolognese. Step by step, he showed us how to make the Bolognese sauce and then how to roll, cut, and shape the Gnocchi's from scratch. We finished the meal with a Vanilla Crème Brulé, which was exceptional. What really stood out was Chef Landi’s ability to make everyone feel comfortable in the kitchen, whether they were experienced cooks or beginners. He was patient, approachable, and attentive, ensuring that everyone had a great time and left with new culinary knowledge. We highly recommend Chef Landi’s Southern Italy on a Plate class to anyone looking to dive into authentic Italian cuisine. We had a great time. His house fits up to 6 people for a class but there are other options for bigger groups. Thanks Chef!

Chef Landi was wonderful! The food was incredible. He was lovely to chat with and taught us so much. I would love to book with Chef Landi again.

Chef Landi provided an amazing experience for our first cooking class. He was patient and engaging while teaching us and was great to talk to. We had a delicious meal and wonderful evening learning how to cook this Italian meal!

Chef Landi provided me and my 3 coworkers with an incredible dining experience. I felt as if I was stepping into a close friends home. The warm environment and enlightening conversation was intimate. We all with one thing to say, “I want to this again!” The food was an added bonus when paired with such a gracious host. I loved this experience.

We had a fantastic time with Chef Landi - he is a great instructor in explaining how to prepare the dishes that we feasted on, and he has a passion for what he makes that is infectious. We had a nice group and all seemed to enjoy not only the process of making our meal but also eating it! We will probably return for a future meal with Chef Landi!

A top-tier chef with a top-tier attitude. Landi is extremely kind, informative (both regarding food as well as international travel through stories), and funny. This is our second time with Landi, and we will certainly come back again to learn how to create another delicious meal.

Amazing experience-will definitely be booking another class in the future!

I had a wonderful time while taken this class with Chef Landi. He was very engaged, patient, and talkative. He gave great tips and direction on how to perform certain tasks. He made this whole experience enjoyable and I would definitely recommend and book with him again.