Cooking Class - Classic Fare From Little Italy

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$ 95 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 3-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Get ready to learn how to make authentic Italian manicotti and more just like Nonna.

In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Eric, you will learn how to prepare an authentic three-course Italian menu using only the freshest, highest-quality, in-season ingredients and time-honored Italian recipes and culinary techniques.

Chef Eric will begin by teaching you how to make a traditional Italian bruschetta appetizer drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Then, you will learn how to prepare delicate, creamy manicotti stuffed with a fragrant, garlicky ricotta completely from scratch. Lastly, you will end on a sweet note with a refreshing lemon raspberry granita for dessert.

Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum at Chef's Place 6
Maximum if Chef Travels to You 14
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Beginner, Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, Pasta Making, Thanksgiving

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Chef Eric

42 reviews

Chef Eric is a culinary extraordinaire with more the 20 years of professional experience in the industry. After spending the majority of his career as a banquet chef hosting massive events, Chef Eric discovered a passion for teaching. For the past three years, Chef Eric has been teaching at a prominent culinary school and has influenced and mentored hundreds of aspiring chefs to achieve their culinary dreams.

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

What You’ll Do

Get ready to learn how to make authentic Italian manicotti and more just like Nonna.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum at Chef's Place 6
Maximum if Chef Travels to You 14
Meal Courses 3
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Beginner, Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, Pasta Making, Thanksgiving

Reviews

Verified guest reviews for this experience

Jan

13 Oct 2023

What a fun activity to do as a team building experience. Eric was fantastic. Chatty and SO knowledgeable. We all learned a lot and enjoyed the curated experience! Thank you :)

Risha

16 Jul 2022

Chef Eric was awesome! I set up the class as an activity for my bachelorette weekend. He taught us how to make bruschetta, manicotti, and strawberry granitas from scratch. I appreciate how patient he was with us while walking us through each step. It was very informative and fun! We had the best time!! Highly recommend Chef Eric.

Ross

20 Nov 2021

We had a great evening! Very informative and great tasting food!

Sandy

08 Sep 2024

Chef Eric is great! He is a super nice guy and a great teacher. Our entire manicotti meal was delicious. We learned lots of great cooking tips! We would definitely recommend Chef Eric.

Kevin

28 Mar 2024

We had such a great time learning with Chef Eric! He has a great and patient way of making the skills easy to understand and fun to learn. It was also really nice that the meal itself was approachable for those of us who aren't so stong in the kitchen. And, of course, it doesn't hurt that the food was delicious!

Darion

13 Mar 2024

Eric was amazing! The food was incredible and it was such a fun and intimate experience. 10/10 recommend в—ЎМ€

Rhonda

23 Apr 2023

My daughter and I took the Classic Fare From Little Italy last night. It was truly an enjoyable experience. Chef Eric does a great job explaining the reasons behind his instructions. HeвЂ™s friendly & fun & the meal was incredible!

Karla

06 Feb 2023

Erik was very fun and patient with us! Food was yummy and group was planning next event.

Mary Lou

27 Dec 2022

We had a lovely time meeting Eric and his family, and preparing a meal in his home kitchen! Everyone in our group of five learned a lot; Eric was very tolerant of all of our questions; and the food was delicious... Definitely recommend Chef Eric's Cozymeal classes!

Diane Geurts

06 Nov 2022

Learned lots of techniques while making delicious food!!

Adriana

22 Jul 2022

Chef Eric very easy to work with, very fun, very experienced, shows skill and tips on doing things correctly during the food prep. Very patient and answers all questions. He can cook using what ever is on hand doesnвЂ™t need specialized gadgets. A true chef all the way. Appreciates flavor and texture and simple fresh ingredients. Teaches you to use your senses when cooking. Will be going back for sure. Use Chef Eric. HeвЂ™s the real deal.

Dr Katie Messner

22 Jul 2022

So much fun!!! Chef Eric was very warm and welcoming. He was a wonderful teacher with tricks to help us remember recipes and basic kitchen skills. It was very enjoyable and I highly recommend him!

Vinita Musapeta

18 Jul 2022

I attended a private cooking class with Chef Eric. Not only did our group learn a lot we had so much fun along the way. Most importantly the food 100% delicious.

Demetrios

01 Jul 2022

This is such an amazing experience! Eric is an excellent teacher that involves each person during every step. He encourages questions and provides outstanding motivation and feedback! We had such an awesome time! Thank you Eric!

Carrie

23 Apr 2022

Chef Eric was very personable! We enjoyed learning new techniques and definitely enjoyed the food!

Tina Kopp

24 Mar 2022

Chef Eric was amazing! He was very engaging and made us feel welcome. The meal we made was absolutely delicious!!

William

21 Nov 2021

Had a great time learning, chatting with the other couple that was there, and getting to know chef Eric. I am definitely going to book another dinner with him. I highly recommend this for a nice date night!

Victor

07 Nov 2021

What a great way to spend a date night! Chef Eric helps you prepare a delicious meal! If you have little or no experience in the kitchen I recommend a class with Chef EricвЂ¦ we learned so much and is was so much fun! I highly recommend this!!

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Christian

09 Feb 2025

Eric is a fantastic chef, teacher and entertainer! We had so much fun learning, cooking and especially eating the mouth watering food - stuffed mushrooms, homemade Italian pasta, and donuts! 100% recommend spending time in the kitchen with Eric. We will sign up again!

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Michael

07 Dec 2021

Great hands on experience.

Christopher

27 Jul 2021

Chef Eric was very fun, and taught us how to make delicious food. WeвЂ™ve tried making similar dishes at home before with little luck, but after this experience weвЂ™ll be pros in no time ;)

Sarah

12 Jun 2024

Chef Eric was great! The event was fantastic and everyone had a wonderful time. Chef Eric did a little trivia at the end and gave out a small prize to the winner!

Cindy

25 May 2024

Excellent experience with Eric. Food was delicious and he taught us many tricks and tips. Highly recommend.

Stephen

04 Feb 2024

Eric was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the dishes we created. He explained the science behind the techniques and ingredient combinations so we could take that knowledge home and use it for ourselves. He was also very friendly and welcoming.

Jan

18 Jan 2024

Our experience with Chef Erik was simply wonderful. Great conversation, great food, and the bonus is we learned a lot. We canвЂ™t recommend him highly enough!

Robert

24 Dec 2023

Chef Eric was a great instructor and very personable. We learned knife and cooking skills while enjoying good conversation and lots of laughs. Eric adapted very well to our group dynamics. Well done!!!

Katherine

17 Dec 2023

We had a great evening cooking with Eric!

Annmarie

27 Aug 2023

Eric was personable, knowledgeable and fun to learn from. He made us feel comfortable. He has 20+ years experience. Food was not difficult to prepare and delicious. It was a great Father & daughter experience. We enjoyed it very much and will use Eric again!

Joe

13 May 2023

Eric made cooking fun!

Arik

15 Apr 2023

My wife and I did a cooking class as a date night with Chef Eric and it was amazing. Eric shared a ton of information and made it a great night. The food was fun to make and tasted awesome.

Jen

31 Jan 2023

Really enjoyed this class. Chef Eric is very informative and the food was oh so tasty! Great experience, will definitely work with Chef Eric again.

Allie

29 Jan 2023

Eric was delightful! He made the class fun and engaging. The food did not disappoint!

McKenna

06 Jan 2023

Super fun girls night idea! Chef Eric was very friendly and very patient when teaching our group who had zero cooking experience. I would definitely recommend this as a fun gift idea :)

Jessica

28 Dec 2022

Fantastic! We loved the entire night!

Tamara

20 Aug 2022

Chef Eric is amazing! We went for my sonвЂ™s birthday and he canвЂ™t stop talking about how much he enjoyed the experience.

Cailyn

19 Jul 2022

It was a great, fun experience. Chef Eric is very knowledgeable.

Juliette

17 Apr 2022

We had a great experience with Chef Eric, and felt like we learned a lot! It was very hands on, and the menu was fantastic!

Amy

19 Feb 2022

WhatвЂ™s wonderful experience! My husband and I learned so much valuable information from Chef Eric and had such a lovely evening! The food was amazing! Would highly recommend this experience from Chef Eric for anyone looking for a unique and entertaining evening! Thank you Chef Eric!

Peter

09 Jan 2022

We had a great night with, and learned a lot from, Chef EricвЂ”and of course, the food was fantastic!

Brenda

02 Jan 2022

Great hands-on learning for our group of 6. Eric was informative and interactive with everyone and the food was great. Enjoyable evening and would recommend for couples or groups of friends/family.

Heather

05 Dec 2021

He was very knowledgeable yet friendly. I feel I can now make these dishes confidently on my own. I also liked being in his kitchen, which is where cooking should be learned.

Deena

19 Nov 2021

Eric welcomed us into his home and taught a very well planned Sim Sum class. The food was delicious and We feel as though we could replicate it in our own homes.

Cooking Class - Classic Fare From Little Italy

Bruschetta

Homemade Manicotti

Lemon Raspberry Granita

Bruschetta

Homemade Manicotti

Lemon Raspberry Granita