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Cooking Class - Gourmet Italian-American Favorites
$ 95 Per person
all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You'll Do
A menu of comfort fare gets a contemporary gourmet upgrade in this cooking class.
A collection of classics from the Italian-American cookbook takes a step up in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. You'll learn how to balance heartiness and elegance by adding fine touches to some humble favorites.
Class begins with classic bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, followed by curly kale salad dressed with traditional Caesar sauce. Then, prepare a creamy mushroom risotto with Arborio rice, leeks and mixed mushrooms, a comforting main dish that showcases both culinary technique and gourmet excellence. And to end class on a sweeter-than-sweet note, an authentic and decadent tiramisù made from scratch. Book this lesson today!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Classic Bruschetta
With baguette, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil
Kale Caesar Salad
With garlic, anchovies, lemon, olive oil and Parmesan cheese
Mushroom Risotto
With Arborio rice, leeks, white wine, mixed mushrooms and thyme
Tiramisù
With espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and cocoa
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.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, New American, New Year, Pescatarian, Thanksgiving, Valentine's
Meet your chef
Chef Megan is a classically trained culinarian and an ardent gastronome who brings more than a decade of professional culinary experience to the table as a chef, recipe developer, cooking class instructor and beyond. Chef Megan is currently developing her own cooking show and also serves as the sous chef of a local food truck that focuses on scratch-made fare from quality-sourced ingredients.
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Cancellation Policy
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.
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What You'll Do
A menu of comfort fare gets a contemporary gourmet upgrade in this cooking class.
A collection of classics from the Italian-American cookbook takes a step up in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Megan. You'll learn how to balance heartiness and elegance by adding fine touches to some humble favorites.
Class begins with classic bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, followed by curly kale salad dressed with traditional Caesar sauce. Then, prepare a creamy mushroom risotto with Arborio rice, leeks and mixed mushrooms, a comforting main dish that showcases both culinary technique and gourmet excellence. And to end class on a sweeter-than-sweet note, an authentic and decadent tiramisù made from scratch. Book this lesson today!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Classic Bruschetta
With baguette, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil
Kale Caesar Salad
With garlic, anchovies, lemon, olive oil and Parmesan cheese
Mushroom Risotto
With Arborio rice, leeks, white wine, mixed mushrooms and thyme
Tiramisù
With espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and cocoa
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.
Details
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Meal Courses 4
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Labels Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, New American, New Year, Pescatarian, Thanksgiving, Valentine's
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Jonathan M.
03/30/2026
Tony G.
10/06/2023
The class was terrific. My team really enjoyed ourselves, and Chef Megan was awesome. Now I want to book her for date night with the wife. I 100% recommend this class.
Krista D.
06/30/2023
We had such a fabulous time! Chef Megan did a fantastic job of making everyone feel comfortable and really explaining each step of the process.
Cate G.
06/02/2023
The food was delicious and Megan was lovely -- she taught us quite a few things we will use at home. We had a great time!
John M.
04/21/2023
Great food and a great time! I highly recommend Chef Megan!
Shane H.
04/09/2023
Our family had a wonderful experience at our cooking class. Chef Megan was amazing… her energy and positivity were so delightful. She was super helpful and we all learned a few things.
Thank you Chef Megan for a great experience!
Gautheir K.
03/20/2023
Chef Megan was simultaneously professional yet built a fantastic casual environment for myself and my partner to safely engage in a cooking experience. Overall I highly recommend booking any of the classes catered by Megan.
Byron M.
03/03/2023
Had a great time with Megan.
Kim U.
02/07/2023
Chef Megan is knowledgeable and makes the cooking interesting and fun. We had a great time and enjoyed learning, cooking and meeting new people
Bob B.
02/03/2023
Megan’s class was great! Lots of fun and made some delicious food, great meeting the other couples who were there as well
Irv T.
01/30/2023
Chef Megan was great. She made the experience lots of fun and shared great cooking knowledge and experience ..
Olivia A.
01/13/2023
Awesome hands on experience and great food with Megan!!
Lisa F.
01/12/2023
Megan was amazing! We had a really good time:)
Tom W.
01/09/2023
This was a magical evening. Megan was fun and really encouraging, getting everybody excited and participating. The finished meal was truly delicious.
Richard A.
01/02/2023
Chef Megan was a delight! She's a very good, patient teacher. Well done!
Taylor M.
12/19/2022
We had the most amazing time with Chef Megan! We learned so much while having a ton of fun. Megan is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and is such a light to be around. Highly recommend this class to anyone and everyone!
Emma W.
12/12/2022
Megan was AMAZING! My group had an unbelievable time with her Italian cooking class. She was an amazing teacher and host - she had great cooking tips and was a wonderful sport to all of our bachelorette antics. I would recommend her over and over again to anyone in Texas looking for a cooking class. You get to spend the evening with the best teacher and eat incredible food! What’s better!!
Mary S.
11/21/2022
Megan was amazing! I want to do more of her classes soon. I left feeling like I could make the meal on my own. And it was a lot of fun.
Madeline C.
09/01/2022
Megan was INCREDIBLE! My sister and I had a blast taking her cooking class. Can’t wait to book my next class with her.
Laura B.
08/28/2022
Our group had such a fun time with Chef Megan! We all learned new cooking techniques in an engaging format. The food was great and it was a truly enjoyable evening. We all left talking about trying to find another class in the future.
Valeria D.
07/11/2022
Absolutely amazing time with Megan. She was super informative, welcoming, and hilarious. Honestly, this prompted me to want to take every cooking class there is to offer on here! If you’re considering taking this class, do yourself a favor and do it!!
Baylee C.
07/01/2022
All around amazing experience. Megan is a passionate chef and a kind soul. During our experience we learned many techniques we could use in our everyday cooking and Chef Megan made sure we had fun while doing it. The food was phenomenal and will definitely be replicated at home (it seemed so simple with all the guidance we received). So worth the money- you won’t regret booking any classes with this Chef.
Ricky W.
06/07/2022
Chef Megan was great! The meal was so incredible!
Josh S.
05/13/2022
Chef Megan is a quirky and joyful teacher and we had a blast from when we arrived to when we left. The venue is also perfect for teaching and socializing. Even if you’re an experienced home cook, chef Megan had many cool tips and tricks to share. We’re looking forward to heading back for brunch.
Alvin Tran .
05/08/2022
Chef Megan was super delightful!
Everything was a great experience. There was a lot of hands on and Chef Megan was very elaborate on what we needed to do. The best thing I got out of this besides everything else was learning a new way to dice onions! Will for sure do this again!
Kate C.
04/18/2022
Not only was the meal extremely delicious, the place was beautiful, the class was informative, and hanging out with Megan was very fun.
Ziwei P.
01/24/2022
She was awesome, we had a great time
Paula B.
01/24/2022
Chef Megan is awesome!
Steve J.
01/23/2022
Megan was AWESOME!! Would absolutely recommend this to everyone!!
Parrie H.
12/03/2021
Megan was friendly, patient, and ready for anything! She was fantastic at instructing culinary techniques and happy to help when needed. She integrated into our group like she had known us forever and was such a joy to have in our presence!
Rasmus W.
11/22/2021
Great experience and delicious food! Would/will do again.
Vincent M.
10/19/2021
Chef Megan is tremendous! Her Gourmet Italian-American Favorites class was amazing -- equal parts fun, informative, and delicious. We also loved the cozy location. This was our first ever cooking class and she really made sure we enjoyed ourselves and felt comfortable + confident in our new roles as chefs. She even emailed detailed recipes afterwards so we could recreate our meal. Totally recommended!
Ja L.
09/13/2021
Chef Megan was incredible. With every dish we prepared, she was elegant in her presentation as well as insightful with the different techniques she wanted us to learn in the food preperation. We loved it and will be taking another class.
Jennifer G.
07/26/2021
We had a great time! Megan was super welcoming and made us feel right at home. The food was amazing and I feel confident to make it at home :)
Raul L.
07/26/2021
What an amazing date night with my girlfriend.. Meghan welcomed us into her kitchen for our first cozymeal and it couldn’t have been better. She had us chopping garlic like I never had before, learned how to smoothly stir the risotto and sprinkled us with charming stories about her passion for cooking and European travels. All to serve up a delicious meal that we can now bring into our home.
Andrew T.
07/14/2021
My girlfriend and i had a great time learning how to make shrimp scampi and risotto with Chef Megan! Chef Megan was extremely personable and funny, and offered great cooking tips and stories as we cooked. The location was great and the food turned out excellent. We had some fantastic Tiramisu to top it off.
We will definitely be trying the recipe out at home and going back for another class!
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Megan
Moraa O.
02/26/2026
The mussels were really good she was really nice and educative and and we all got a chance to cook everything, 10/10 would go to one of her classes again
Suzanne L.
04/11/2025
Chef Megan was incredible!
Elisabeth G.
03/09/2025
We loved this class! Megan is super knowledgable & the flow of the class was great.
Rachael V.
12/22/2024
She was great! She's funny, nice, and a great cook! The whole experience was very fun, and I will definitely be going to another lesson with her.
Aaron M.
12/09/2024
Fantastic job! Laid back & personable atmosphere - food was great too!
Jessica R.
09/15/2024
We were in Austin for a mother daughter girls trip and this was SO FUN!! Megan not only is so cute and charming, she taught us so much! The food was delicious!! We loved the whole experience!
Bryan S.
08/10/2024
Great
Richard R.
08/04/2024
Megan was extremely accommodating and a hoot to hang out with! The space where the class took place was beautiful and left with new tricks up my sleeve that were used on the very next meal I cooked.
I’m adventurous with my cooking and eating, so I’m excited to try another one hosted by Megan!
John Y.
07/30/2024
Chef Megan was fantastic! So friendly and helpful! We had a great evening and learned so much!
Caroline R.
06/07/2024
My partner and I did this for a date. Megan taught us a lot of useful skills and we had fun putting together a delicious meal. She made it seem easy and approachable the meal was delicious. Bonus if you get to pet the chickens in the yard
Thanks Megan!
Trudy .
05/26/2024
Chef Megan was gracious and knowledgeable.
The food was awesome!
Emily B.
03/08/2024
Super fun! Megan was full of fun cooking information that has made me feel more empowered to cook for myself. Thank you!
Heidi O.
02/17/2024
She was fabulous! The food was scrumptious. She is very knowledgeable, clever and funny. I would take another class if I lived in town.
Raymond Jay .
02/17/2024
She did a awesome job thanks
Lisa .
02/10/2024
Megan was an amazing cooking instructor! She provided an insight into cooking tips, great food and has a whimsical personality. It was a joyous experience.
Charles S.
02/04/2024
We had a great time Megan was awesome the food was great and the decoration and location were all top notch 100/10 will do again.
Olivia J.
01/28/2024
It was really good!
Janalyn Inman .
12/17/2023
Chef Megan was so fun, very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience a great time.
Gibran I.
12/01/2023
Awesome cozy experience
Kara Stanasel .
11/26/2023
Chef Megan was warm and welcoming. She knows the history, science, and skills surrounding the meals she makes. I learned so much from her, it's a class I wish I took sooner as it made me a better and more effective cook. The food was absolutely phenomenal; the timing of the food served and the portions were perfect. This meal will be a holiday family tradition moving forward. We had an amazing time with Chef Megan and would definitely be back again for another class!
Dorian S.
11/26/2023
Phenomenal experience! My wife and I really enjoyed the cooking process AND the eating process. Chef Megan was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly as well as a great teacher.
Would absolutely recommend!
Sue S.
08/21/2023
Very enjoyable. Food was very good
Melody L.
07/27/2023
Fabulous, fun, fun evening! Chef Megan is the best!
Austin R.
05/23/2023
Super fun! Great time, great food, and a great host!
Arjun T.
05/02/2023
Such a great and delicious experience making Vegan Ramen with Chef Megan! The class has a fun, un-stuffy vibe!
Tyler W.
02/18/2023
So much fun!!!
Justin J.
02/17/2023
Had an absolute blast with Chef Megan, to the point where classes with other companies in the Austin area are now completely underwhelming. Hope to take some more with her soon!
Renada S.
02/11/2023
Chef Megan... amazing!! Very relaxed atmosphere, fun and informative. I look forward to another class with her.
Adrian G.
02/10/2023
This was such a fun class! Chef Megan created such a fun environment for all the couples involved and dropped so much knowledge about the dishes and ingredients. The food was so delicious and the broth we made together had so much flavor you'd be shocked to know it was vegan. I'd recommend this class (for vegans and non-vegans) in a heartbeat!
Matthew W.
02/10/2023
Fun class, great atmosphere!
Catherine Z.
01/30/2023
What a fantastic way to celebrate our friend's birthday! Three of us went to the cooking class and couldn't have loved it more! Chef Megan is knowledgeable and tons of fun! We enjoyed the experience, learned a lot, and had a terrific time. I want to give this as gifts to my adult kids. It was such a treat!
Tatum H.
01/05/2023
Chef Megan took me and my boyfriend through a magical and tasty evening in Provence. She was thoroughly carried us through each step of creating our yummy meal. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend this as a fun date night and for any occasion. Looking forward to our next one!
Kristin A.
12/29/2022
Cooking with Megan was great fun! We learned some new recipes and tips/skills. All the food was delicious and I’m feeling more confident than ever in the kitchen! Thanks for a great time.
Schuyler W.
12/03/2022
Chec megan was wonderful! Such a fun experience!
Jeffrey S.
11/27/2022
Megan was fun, upbeat, inclusive, and a wonderful teacher/host!
Michelle M.
11/05/2022
Chef Megan was amazing!! We learned so much, had a blast, and food was AWESOME!!!
Jenifer H.
10/29/2022
What a great day! My mom and I enjoyed everything about this experience. Food was delicious and Megan had something to teach all of us. Will definitely be back to cook and learn very soon!!
David B.
07/30/2022
Chef Megan
Was wonderful! We had fresh herbs from the garden, she educated us on knife handling, the chemistry behind when and how to mix things together for the most flavor. It was a terrific time.
Kelly C.
06/20/2022
Great interactive class! Learned new tips and tricks :)
Jesse J.
05/09/2022
Chef Megan was great and you could clearly tell she has a deep love for cooking. The food was fantastic and I learned a number of new tips and tricks.
Lacey S.
04/18/2022
This class was fantastic! Chef Megan was very patient with us and was super understanding as we almost had to cancel the class last minute. Thankfully it all worked out and we got to enjoy a wonderful class. We loved Megan’s enthusiasm, personality and simple instructions.
Meadow R.
04/16/2022
This class was something that I will remember and cherish forever! I cannot recommend Chef Megan enough. I learned so much in this class, and it is an amazing once in a lifetime experience to work with Chef Megan. I not only feel more confident with cooking, but I’m also more open to trying different cuisines in the future. I would take this class 100 more times because it was that much fun. You will NOT regret this experience, and it will leaving wanting to come back for even more classes that Chef Megan teaches. She made my partners birthday weekend one for the books.
maggie m.
03/28/2022
Megan was wonderful!!!
Kayla H.
03/26/2022
Megan was a wonderful chef and host! She created such a welcoming learning environment and taught us to cook a great meal. She is spunky and outgoing and her class was a super awesome time!
Matthew W.
03/19/2022
Such an amazing experience, I'll take this home for cooking with my family. Learned many great tips and had a wonderful time, thank you!
Parker R.
02/22/2022
Chef Megan was a grand ole time to be with! She had such great energy and explain the ways of a chef in such an entertaining way!
Susan S.
02/20/2022
Chef Megan was awesome! We really enjoyed our class and can’t wait to take another one with her! She was informative, entertaining and very engaging. The food was yummy and we loved everything!
Matthew L.
02/13/2022
We enjoyed our wonderful cooking experience with Chef Megan and will be booking with her again. We learned some new techniques to try at home while eating amazing food and engaging in pleasant conversation.
Ashley P.
02/12/2022
We had such a good time. Chef Megan did a great job leading the class. Food was excellent!
Lianne N.
12/19/2021
Class with Chef Megan was SO much fun! From the warm welcome into a beautiful cooking and dining space, to a tour of the garden (and meeting the chickens!), the engaging and informative cooking lesson and amazing brunch spread - everything was perfect. Megan makes you feel right at home and is such a joy to be around. We can’t wait to sign up for another class! Thank you!
Morris K.
12/04/2021
We had a wonderful experience with Chef Megan, she made us feel so comfortable. The ability to go to the garden to pick fresh produce and herbs for the dishes was incredible, and food was insanely delicious. We learned some new techniques; tried new flavor combinations with the pimento cheese grits, and the fried chicken…..delicious!!! We will definitely be booking another class with Chef Megan.
Kara H.
11/23/2021
We had so much fun cooking w/ Chef Megan. It was a entertaining and delicious date night!
Trent D.
10/25/2021
Chef Megan was incredible and deserves 10+ stars. She is super bubbly, engaging, and a fantastic storyteller which makes cooking much more enjoyable. She treated us with great hospitality and ensured everyone participated in various parts of the cooking experience. After the class, the strangers/participants felt like best friends who just created the best meal of a life time. Food was sooooooo good, we eat ourselves into a coma.
Definitely take a course with Chef Megan—you will not regret it.
Rajat M.
09/12/2021
Megan was a wonderful host and teacher. Not only did we have a great time learning from her, but also enjoyed spending the afternoon with her. The session was both informative and fun! The food was fresh and delicious and we couldn't believe that we had prepared it ourselves! Megan made the whole process seem effortless. We would love to go back for another session!
Meagan A.
09/07/2021
My daughter and I had a wonderful evening with Chef Megan and the class! It was a perfect, relaxing experience to share while we were in from out of town. If only we lived closer we'd be there every chance we could. It'll definitely be added to our list of favorites to try and do again when we come back to the area!
I heartily dislike all seafood, but my daughter loves it. I knew I could never do it justice teaching her how to make moule frites, so we were both excited for the class. In the end though, even I ate my entire serving of mussels because they were just that good.
Luigi M.
09/06/2021
Megan was a terrific host, articulate and welcomes questions with wonderful answers. We had a super time with the preparation process of the meal - and finally enjoying the meal, exquisite!
Angie G.
08/21/2021
We had the best time with Chef Megan. She was very patient and explained all the steps in detail. She ‘stayed the course’ while keeping it light and fun. Ohhhhh, and she reminded us to refresh our drinks often. ?. Highly recommend her for anyone wanting to learn new ways or someone just starting out their cooking attempts.
Murray W.
07/20/2021
As our first Cozymeal experience, Chef Megan will definitely have us coming back! Her style is both laid-back, passionate, and educational. Those few hours we spent cooking and talking were pure enjoyment, and then tasting the culmination of our efforts was simply incredible. (Definitely the best fried chicken I've had in my life, and that's just speaking to one of the courses!)
One last thing I will say: the value proposition is insane. I would have paid more than the same amount just to go to a restaurant (and have an okay-tasting experience) but we got that along with a couple hours of entertainment and education.
We can't wait to try the next class!
