Chef Mert hails from a family of exceptional cooks who take pride in their Balkan and Mediterranean culinary cultures. He applied his natural talents while working at Michelin-starred Spago Beverly Hills. His experience preparing meals for A-list celebrities and food critics helped expand his enterprise as a private chef. In Chef Mert’s view, cuisine is an artform where passion and soul are as important as flavor and texture.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Learn how to prepare beautiful, decadent recipes worthy of the most romantic rendezvous.
In this interactive Italian cooking class, Chef Mert shows you how to prepare a love-inspired meal featuring fare from Italy from start to finish using only the most fresh ingredients.
Begin with three varieties of herbed garlic crostini that showcases ingredients like ricotta, roasted tomatoes, artichoke, feta and caramelized onions. Homemade pappardelle pasta carbonara steals the show as the star of your amorous meal, before you round it all out with the most decadent tiramisu layered with ladyfingers, mascarpone and cocoa.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Trio of Garlic-Herb Crostini
Including Bacon, caramelized onions and rosemary Ricotta, roasted tomatoes and basil Artichoke, spinach and feta
Homemade Pappardelle Pasta Alla Carbonara
With pancetta and Parmesan
Homemade Tiramisu
With ladyfingers, mascarpone 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.
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
Chef Mert hails from a family of exceptional cooks who take pride in their Balkan and Mediterranean culinary cultures. He applied his natural talents while working at Michelin-starred Spago Beverly Hills. His experience preparing meals for A-list celebrities and food critics helped expand his enterprise as a private chef. In Chef Mert’s view, cuisine is an artform where passion and soul are as important as flavor and texture.
I surprised my boyfriend with a cooking class for Valentine's Day gift and he absolutely loved it. Chef Mert was very welcoming, on time, organized and prepared for us to take his class. His directions were very clear both with his location and his cooking steps. It was our first cooking class and we were a little nervous but he gave us so many information about cooking; for example how to cut properly and tips for a meal to taste much better. We absolutely enjoyed the class and my boyfriend loved it! Menu was great and the food we made was delicious and very filling! Definitely go in hungry :)
Thank you Chef Mert!!!!
Matthew B.
Chef Mert was A+! My wife gifted me an Italian Date Night cooking class, and from beginning to end it was an incredible experience. He explained every part of the process thoroughly, it was very interactive, he allowed us to ask questions, he was unbelievably knowledgeable, and incredibly kind. We will definitely be recommending all our friends book him, and one of my favorite experiences I have had. Thank you Chef!
William L.
Chef Mert was friendly and a great teacher. We loved the class and everything tasted amazing. I would highly recommend
Huy D.
Our class with chef Mert was amazing, we got to learn from scratch to table, he was patience and answer all our question, we will definitely come back to his class again! Highly recommend
Elayna F.
Chef Mert was extremely fun! Not only was he super hands on with each cooking step but he also made sure to answer questions along the way no matter how off topic they were. He taught us some tips and tricks we will be using moving forward while cooking at home. The pasta was so fresh and easy to make with simple ingredients which was the biggest win.
Jeffrey P.
This cooking class was phenomenal from start to finish. Chef Mert is wonderful in every sense. Every minute was a blast from the hands-on cooking to the eating…obviously… to the overall vibe, which was relaxed, fun, and perfectly paced.
The food was incredible. It was restaurant quality, but somehow approachable enough that we left feeling confident and inspired rather than intimidated. In fact, we were so fired up afterward that we bought our own pasta-making machine and have since made the dish multiple times, including for friends and family… and it’s been a huge hit every single time.
That’s the real mark of a great class: not just a great time, but skills and memories you keep using long after. Total success. Highly recommend for anyone whether its a date night, hanging with friends, or just a love of amazing Italian food. We’d do it again in a heartbeat!!
Alina B.
What a great experience! There were four of us and we did this at our house. It was a perfect balance between hands-on participation and observation. We learned a lot, had a ton of fun, and had a great meal. We want to do this again soon.
Nuraddin S.
This Italian Date Night cooking class with Chef Mert was phenomenal from start to finish. Everything was thoughtfully planned, welcoming, and genuinely fun. Chef Mert is an excellent teacher. He explains each step clearly, keeps the class engaging, and creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and getting hands-on without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
The food was outstanding. The crostini were packed with flavor, the homemade pappardelle carbonara was rich and perfectly balanced, and the tiramisu was the ideal way to end the night. You walk away not only having eaten an amazing meal, but actually feeling confident you could recreate it at home. This was a fantastic date night experience and easily one of the best cooking classes we’ve taken. Highly recommend
Nate H.
Mert was great! A good teacher and easy to talk with. Highly recommend
JW .
From the moment we walked in the door Chef was so warm, and welcoming. We learned so much, and the food was amazing! We will returning and we've already started sharing the info with our friends!
Ian S.
Joined Chef Mert for a friend's birthday celebration - what an awesome experience! Chef was really knowledgeable and a great teacher - plus we got to eat the excellent meal we cooked together. Great experience - thanks Chef Mert!
Ian T.
The most wonderful time with Chef Mert for our six year anniversary. He was an absolute treasure and we've already begun incorporating his amazing recipes into our weekly routine.
Eryn F.
We had the best experience during the Italian Date Night. Chef Mert was very hospitable, super friendly and his cooking class was simple, easy to follow, and lots of fun! Will definitely be recommending to friends and family. Thank you Chef!
Mario C.
Chef Mert was amazing! Very personable and energetic. He explained the process with patience. I recommend taking his classes. I feel much more confident making fresh pasta at home.
Mark S.
Chef Mert is the best!! Highly recommended!!
Derek M.
Chef Mert hosted a fantastic class! My wife and I went to Valentines Day and there was another couple with us also learning how to make Pasta for the first time. We ended up buying the same pasta roller and we're excited to try it on our own. Great class, Great food!!
Sarah P.
We had an incredible time with Chef Mert. He is knowledgeable, has a great personality, and we made a delicious meal! Highly recommend!!
Abbey W.
I gifted a private pasta making class for my boyfriend & it was amazing! Chef Mertz was incredibly inviting, educational & so talented in his craft. The dishes were amazing, and he made it so easy for us to attempt to replicate on our own. Highly recommend & we plan on booking with him again in the future!
Laika D.
Chef Mert was amazing! He shared so many helpful tips and tricks that elevated the entire experience. His passion and expertise made it both fun and educational. Highly recommend!
Ben M.
My wife and I had an amazing time learning how to make homemade pasta with Chef Mert! The class was intimate, hands-on, and so much fun. Chef Mert made us feel at ease while sharing expert tips and techniques that were easy to follow. We loved the personalized attention and the chance to create something delicious from scratch. The pasta turned out incredible, and it’s a memory we’ll cherish (and a recipe we’ll definitely use again!). Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique and engaging cooking class!
Bendik M.
I couldn't recommend Chef Mert enough. The food was awesome, the vibes were great, and me and my girlfriend had a fantastic time.
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