Chef Janet has been cooking for as long as she can remember - and she loves sharing that joy with others. Her passion is helping people feel confident, creative and at ease in the kitchen. After attending culinary school in the 1980s, Chef Janet deepened her culinary journey while living in Taiwan and Hong Kong, where she also began her career as a high school teacher. For decades, she’s been teaching a wide range of cooking classes, on and off, always with the same goal: to empower others through food. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the spark of joy and pride when someone masters a new skill.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Craft tagliatelle or gnocchi pasta with a tomato basil sauce and finish with tiramisù.
This cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta-making. Chef Janet will teach you essential techniques for creating fresh, flavorful dishes with confidence.
Begin with a classic bruschetta appetizer featuring tomatoes, basil and olive oil on crispy bread. Dive into the main course by crafting either tagliatelle or pillowy gnocchi from scratch, pairing it with a rich tomato basil sauce. Finish your meal with a creamy, indulgent tiramisù. Chef Janet’s step-by-step guidance ensures you’ll leave with the skills to recreate this Italian feast at home.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Starter
Bruschetta With tomato and basil
Main Course
Fresh Pasta (Tagliatelle or Gnocchi) With tomato-basil sauce
Dessert
Tiramisù With mascarpone, cacao and espresso-soaked ladyfinger biscuits
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 Janet has been cooking for as long as she can remember - and she loves sharing that joy with others. Her passion is helping people feel confident, creative and at ease in the kitchen. After attending culinary school in the 1980s, Chef Janet deepened her culinary journey while living in Taiwan and Hong Kong, where she also began her career as a high school teacher. For decades, she’s been teaching a wide range of cooking classes, on and off, always with the same goal: to empower others through food. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the spark of joy and pride when someone masters a new skill.
We absolutely loved our cooking class with Chef Janet! We made bruschetta, a tagliatelle dish, and tiramisu and all of them were delicious! Chef Janet did such a great job catering to the different skill levels of our group members and jumping in when we needed help. My group had such a fun time learning something new and creating a new memory! Not only was she super helpful with teaching us how to cook, but she also came prepared with all of the materials and appliances! She also made sure everything was cleaned up before she left. I will definitely be using Chef Janet in the future!
Sheryl W.
The girls made bruschetta, gnocchi & tiramisu. We booked Chef Janet for my daughter’s 16th birthday party. Chef Janet worked really well with the girls and they enjoyed learning from her. My daughter loved the whole evening making her favorite meal with her closest friends, she didn’t have one favorite moment.
Sanam D.
Italian pasta night was amazing. Had the best experience with chef Janet. She was so fun to talk with as well! Will be doing this again.
Sanam D.
Italian pasta night was amazing. Had the best experience with chef Janet. She was so fun to talk with as well! Will be doing this again.
Oma A.
Janet was incredible! We loved our private class and highly recommend. We made gnocchi, bruschetta, and tiramisu all under her guidance and instruction. Janet is super personable and easy to get along with, and has a great sense of humor in addition to her impressive background! We highly recommend taking a class with her and will likely do so again in the future. Thank you for an amazing experience Janet!
Erica H.
Chef Janet was fantastic! My partner and I had so much fun learning how to make bruschetta, pasta, and tiramisu on her birthday. Chef Janet brought all the materials needed and even cleaned up after, so it made for a fun and easy night for us.
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James D.
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We had a wonderful meal, Chef Janet was not only a great teacher but also wonderful company and a great person to have a conversation with!
Karen M.
Booked the class
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What a delicious Italian meal we prepared ! The evening flew by as we all participated in the prep. Our budding chefs gained confidence and seasoned cooks some new tricks!
Victor B.
Booked the class
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This was a Christmas gift for my wife and i tagged along. We baked Gluten-free and Gluten-full rolls, scones and cinnamon rolls. We had a great time. My wife was able to learn from a Professional and we had a great time. We'll definitely do it again in the future. Thanks
William W.
Booked the class
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Chef Janet was incredible! As a birthday gift to my sister we booked Chef Janet for some Italian cooking and I have not one regret! The night started on schedule and Chef Janet brought everything including ingredients and cooking equipment. What made the night so special was Chef Janet’s amazing ability to cook, teach, laugh and listen. She was incredible. It doesn’t hurt that the food was absolutely incredible as well. The butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage was absolutely TO DIE FOR. My sister greatly appreciated the night and it will be memorable forever. Thank you, Janet!
Lucas S.
Booked the class
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We learned to cook sushi with Janet and could not recommend highly enough! The course was very informative, the portions were generous, and overall we had a wonderful experience.
William C.
Booked the class
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We booked with Chef Janet for our anniversary. We chose her Mediterranean menu and everything was delicious - got to give a shoutout to the baklava! She was a wonderful teacher, guiding us through the process, and explaining what to look for. Chef Janet was great company and very kind, and we had an amazing time connecting over cooking. She brought all necessary equipment, and left us no mess to clean.
Thank you, Chef Janet! We had an incredible time.
Anna B.
Booked the class
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in Burbank
The class was absolutely incredible and Chef Janet was such a pleasure to spend time with! I’d highly highly recommend booking with her if you want to have a blast cooking and get fed well
Brian L.
Booked the class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
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in Chicago (Norwood Park)
My 1st cozy meal class how to make sushi, was fun & easy, Thank you Janet!
Matt C.
Booked the class
Sushi Making at a Local Distillery
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Norwood Park)
We had a great time at the sushi rolling class - so much so that we bought the ingredients right after!
Austin S.
Booked the class
From Savory to Sweet Bakes
with Chef Janet
in Highland Park
Chef Janet was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and made the experience so fun for my wife and I. I would recommend her (and plan to) to anyone interested!
Megan D.
Booked the class
From Dough to Delicious Pizza
with Chef Janet
in Lincolnwood
Fun class and Chef Janet was so helpfully in answering all our questions. Such a nice experience to do in your own home!
Austin E.
Booked the class
From Savory to Sweet Bakes
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Where do we even start! Chef Janet made our date night perfect. The food was amazing, the conversation was great and the tips and tricks are some that we will hold onto forever. The icing on the cake is that our kitchen is even cleaner than when she arrived! Highly recommend Chef Janet and any class she is doing. 10/10 experience. We are already planning our next event with her.
Drew S.
Booked the class
Homemade Pasta Methodology
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Streeterville)
Janet was super friendly, brought everything we needed, and was super attentive to all our needs and questions. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a fun cooking experience! The food was also delicious.
Laine C.
Booked the class
Essential Dim Sum
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (West Town)
Chef Janet was wonderful, and we had such a fun time during our Dim Sum class! Couldn't recommend her services more for anyone looking for a fun group activity!
Danielle H.
Booked the class
Sensational Sushi Rolls
with Chef Janet
in Chicago (Logan Square)
Chef Janet was amazing--friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent teacher. We learned so much and ate so well! Will definitely take other classes with her.
Eleni K.
