With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."
Learn how to craft flavorful Italian dishes from scratch.
Dive into the wonderful world of Italian cuisine in this fun and immersive cooking class. Led by the expert Chef Karen, you will master the art of cooking homemade Italian food from scratch.
Learn how to make crispy arancini filled with a roasted tomato chutney. Then, create a homemade pasta dough to make your own ravioli and fettuccini paired with Alfredo sauce. Plus, learn how to roast zucchini, squash and peppers as a side. Finally, finish the meal with a decadent tiramisu for dessert layered with lady fingers, coffee and mascarpone.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Arancini
With Arborio rice, Parmesan cheese, tomato, onions and spices
Pasta Two Ways
Mushroom and Cheese Ravioli With mushrooms, cheese filling and roasted garlic Fettuccine Remaining dough is yours to take home and practice at your own pace With Alfredo sauce Extra dough included to take home and practice
Italian Roasted Vegetables
With zucchini, yellow squash, red onion and peppers
Tiramisù
With ladyfingers, mascarpone, coffee, vanilla bean and heavy cream
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
With over 20 years of kitchen experience, Chef Karen has done it all, from earning culinary degrees in pastry and restaurant management to working with Michelin-star chefs. She began cooking Southern soul food at age seven and now owns and operates her own catering company. She's even prepared gourmet dishes for A-listers and celebrity clients! It's all part of Chef Karen's mission of, "Building a greater community one smile at a time."
Our office had an amazing time at our Italian cooking class! Chef Karen is not only a fantastic chef but also an engaging and fun instructor. She taught us so many useful cooking techniques and delicious recipes, and there was never a dull moment. Whether you're an experienced cook or a complete beginner, you're sure to have a wonderful time. I highly recommend Chef Karen!
Karen D.
Chef Karen is pure delight and clearly loves what she does! Her teaching style invites the budding culinary student into the process, which is exactly what I wanted to experience! I look forward to learning more from Chef Karen! T h a n k you so much, Chef!
Jeanne S.
Had a wonderful experience with Chef Karen! The food was packed with flavor and melted in your mouth! I was in Heaven
Stefanie M.
Our team had a blast at Chef Karen's culinary team-building dinner! From start to finish, she made the evening fun and memorable for all 22 of us.
Planning was a breeze thanks to Chef Karen. She nailed down all the details, considering everyone's dietary needs and preferences. Her communication was excellent, keeping us in the loop and making us feel involved.
The dinner itself was a tasty adventure! Chef Karen created a menu that was both creative and easy to follow, so everyone could join in, no matter their cooking skills. Each dish looked and tasted amazing, showing her talent and love for food.
What really stood out was how she brought us together as a team. With interactive cooking stations and group tasks, we learned to collaborate and support one another, making the whole experience fun and engaging.
Overall, the evening was perfectly executed. Chef Karen's warmth and culinary skills created a welcoming atmosphere. We left feeling full and connected as a team.
In short, Chef Karen's event was a huge hit! If you're looking for a fun way to bond while cooking, I highly recommend her services. Thanks, Chef Karen, for an awesome night!
Simone L.
We absolutely LOVED our private class with Chef Karen! She has such a bright and sunny disposition, clear communication, deep knowledge of cooking and specifically teaching others how to cook, and, as we discovered when we put on a classic playlist, a lovely singing voice. I would absolutely book again without hesitation!
Jessica C.
Chef Karen came to our home and hosted the Italian cooking class. It was fun, informative and a great way to spend a Thursday evening! The Alfredo made from scratch was superb!!! If you're looking for an entertaining night doing something little different than the norm, I'd recommend chef Karen. She's a hoot!!!
Krystal D.
If you're looking for a reason to book this class then this is it. Chef Karen came thoughtfully prepared with plenty of patience and joy. She taught us many tips that we were not familiar with before the class. The food was delicious and she was amazing! We all had an enjoyable evening. Thank you Chef Karen â¤ï¸
Masha D.
We had a blast at the Italian cooking class with Chef Karen. The homemade ravioli was absolutely delicious, and making pasta from scratch felt rewarding. Chef Karen was incredibly engaging and knowledgeable—making the experience both fun and educational. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an immersive cooking adventure!
Cynthia S.
Chef Karen was the best, knowledgeable and fun. We plan on booking again.
Randan P.
We loved our cooking class with Chef Karen. We had fun learning from her and the food was delicious!
Kaia A.
Chef Karen is the best! We had a great time and cooked AMAZING food! The best part is that she made the process easy and we feel
Like we could cook this all again!
Kent P.
Chef Karen is friendly and fun! We had a blast!
Emily B.
Cooking with chef Karen was an absolutely fantastic experience. My boyfriend and I could not be more grateful for her expertise but also her kind and joyful energy she brought into the kitchen. We learned a lot and more importantly had a VERY fun time. We look forward to doing another cooking class with her in the future
Jessica M.
Chef Karen gave my friends and I, a great experience learning how to cook an Italian dinner from scratch. Everything was magnificent and Karen was so patient with us who were at most novice in cooking. Thanks for a wonderful experience and amazing performance singing happy birthday to the two birthday girls!
Katy H.
Chef Karen was wonderful! Chef Karen arrived on time and made the whole evening a absolute joy. She is energetic and truly understands how to make the learning experience fun. We will be reaching out to Chef Karen the next time we need a personal chef who travels.
Dave .
She was very nice and professional. Answered questions very well. Everyone really enjoyed her!!
Christina P.
Chef Karen was easy to work with, on time, prepared and a great teacher! She was warm and easy to learn from. The experience was joy from beginning to end. My husband i feel so confident in the skills she taught us that we now plan to make pasta from scratch for the family on Christmas!
Andrea K.
Excellent experience! We will definitely do again. Chef Karen is the sweetest and made this birthday extra special!
Aneesha G.
Karen was amazing! We made so many dishes with her but never felt rushed. I appreciated her positive energy; she encouraged us when we were trying something new, and was fun to be around! The food was amazing too.
Shamaa V.
We are so appreciative of Chef Karen for coming to our home and sharing her cooking skills. She made the experience so special, not only encouraging my husband and I along the way, but since we were doing this class for my husbands birthday, she brought flowers and a birthday candle. Thank you!
Laura K.
Chef Karen was amazing! She made the experience very special and fun. And the food was delicious! We look forward to the next time.
Amber G.
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