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Cooking Class - Four-Course Italian Feast
$ 125 Per person
all-inclusive: 3-hour class, 4-course meal.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You'll Do
Make a gorgeous, four-course Italian meal from scratch with Chef Shahida.
In this hands-on class, you will learn the fundamentals of Italian cooking, including selecting fresh, high-quality ingredients, with Chef Shahida as your guide.
First, you'll build an arugula and roasted beet salad studded with candied pistachios and drizzled with goat cheese vinaigrette. Then, learn techniques to preparing wild mushroom risotto with citrusy Meyer lemon, and cherry balsamic-marinated pork chops. For dessert, Chef Shahida will teach you how to whip up an elegant dark chocolate dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad
With candied pistachios and warm goat cheese vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Risotto
With shaved Meyer lemon and Parmesan truffle reduction
Marinated Pork Chop
With dried cherry-infused balsamic reduction
Chefs Choice Dessert
Chef will provide a chocolate inspired dessert
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 3 hours
- Labels Date Night, Gluten Free, Gourmet, Italian, Valentine's
Chef Shahida boasts a background in fine dining cuisine, having been classically trained in the art of French cooking. The Le Cordon Bleu summa cud laude graduate is a fan of the farm-to-table slow food movement. Though she focuses on Asian fusion, Italian, sushi, new American and Tex-Mex are some of her other absolute favorite cuisines to create.
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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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Chef Shahida will travel to guests within Atlanta for this experience.
What You'll Do
Make a gorgeous, four-course Italian meal from scratch with Chef Shahida.
In this hands-on class, you will learn the fundamentals of Italian cooking, including selecting fresh, high-quality ingredients, with Chef Shahida as your guide.
First, you'll build an arugula and roasted beet salad studded with candied pistachios and drizzled with goat cheese vinaigrette. Then, learn techniques to preparing wild mushroom risotto with citrusy Meyer lemon, and cherry balsamic-marinated pork chops. For dessert, Chef Shahida will teach you how to whip up an elegant dark chocolate dessert.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Arugula and Roasted Beet Salad
With candied pistachios and warm goat cheese vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Risotto
With shaved Meyer lemon and Parmesan truffle reduction
Marinated Pork Chop
With dried cherry-infused balsamic reduction
Chefs Choice Dessert
Chef will provide a chocolate inspired dessert
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 3 hours
- Labels Date Night, Gluten Free, Gourmet, Italian, Valentine's
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Laura S.
01/31/2026
We had a great time with Chef Shahida! She was amazing and taught us several tips and tricks that none of us knew. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend and take a class with her again
Patricia G.
01/05/2026
Deanna J.
02/05/2024
We had a great time! Chef Shahida had everything prepped up, and it was a great balance of hands on, plus great tips we didn’t know. The end result was delicious. She has a great level of experience-very calm and confident in the kitchen. Thank you, Chef!
Paula W.
07/14/2022
Whole Foods experience was great good combination of class and enjoying the food Really impressed with chef shahida’s knowledge and experience
Bailey E.
01/23/2022
We throughly enjoyed our experience with Chef Shahida! She was friendly and kind while very knowledgeable and experienced. She made the experience even better by having her as our chef.
Andrew H.
12/14/2021
Such an amazing experience!!! She walked us through each step, not just instructionally but explained the reasoning behind them. Not only was the food the best I have experienced she was a fantastic conversationalist. I plan to book Chef Shahida again soon.
Anjali K.
07/23/2021
Chef Shahida was so friendly and knowledgeable. She made sure to take us through every step of the process and gave us lots of interesting facts and tips as we cooked the meal. She adapted very well in our small kitchen space and we learnt so much from her in just 2 hours. We will definitely be doing this again. It made for an unforgettable experience.
Ruth
07/23/2021
This was such a unique experience! Loved every minute! Chef Shahida is so warm and friendly. The food was excellent and Chef Shahida shared some valuable tips with us!
Lizzie O.
07/13/2019
We had so much fun with Chef Shahida! She was a wonderful chef and prepared a really delicious 4-course Italian meal for my husband and me. She explained each step of the process as she went along and was really pleasant to spend the evening with. We will absolutely work with her again in the future!
James
04/30/2019
Shahida was a wonderful chef and prepared a great meal for me and my family. She took the time to explain how and why she was doing each step, and made everyone feel like part of the process. We will definitely be using her again on future trips to visit our daughter in Atlanta.
Adam C.
02/11/2019
We had a great time creating a 4-course Italian meal with Chef Shahida. She was a pleasure to spend time with, is clearly highly skilled and knowledgeable, and the food was delicious! She was also easy to work with in tweaking our menu ahead of time. We would 100% book again with Chef Shahida. Thank you!
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Shahida
Melissa C.
02/03/2019
Awesome experience. Never enjoyed having a dinner party in my home this much. 5 star meal without leaving my home. Shahida is an excellent chef and a lovely person. Can’t wait for another opportunity to have her come back! Thank you.
Alex H.
01/12/2019
Shahida was fantastic! We wanted to have a casual night with a nice dinner and she delivered just that. It was equal parts teaching us how to cook and sitting back and enjoying a nice meal. This class was a gift to my mom and we’ve decided it needs to become our go-to gift. Thank you Chef Shahida for a great time.
Yanic S.
12/16/2018
Shahida was phenomenal! Super sweet and very informative. The meal was so delicious, and we would absolutely do it again. Thanks Shahida!
Lisa L.
06/14/2018
Chef Shahida was absolutely wonderful! The hands-on Four-course Italian dinner was not only fun but delicious. We loved hosting our friends in our home as it made it so comfortable for everyone. A special shout out to Rosario who helped me with the booking. Cozymeals made everything so easy! Loved it!
Dee B.
11/20/2017
Chef Shahida was excellent! She was warm, friendly, and made us feel totally at ease. Our meal was delicious and we learned some wonderful tips. So much fun. Thank you Chef Shahida!
JOY S.
09/13/2017
Chef Shahida provided my guests and I with a wonderful experience. She is very professional, and we learned so much during the evening. Best of all, the food was truly delicious. We will definitely use her again.
Monique B.
10/10/2025
Brian A.
10/05/2025
Jacquee M.
04/19/2025
I recently hosted a Thai cooking class dinner party with Chef Shahida and it exceeded all expectations! The instructor was fantastic—super knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience both educational and so much fun. We made everything from scratch, including handmade sushi rolls, lemongrass ginger soup with coconut curry, Thai basil fried rice with Gulf shrimp, chicken satay with the most delicious peanut sauce, and ended on a high note with a mango dessert topped with berries and whipped cream. Everyone had a blast, learned a lot, and left full and happy. Highly recommend for a unique and memorable night!
Bruce M.
01/18/2026
Really enjoyed our sushi class with Chekf Shahida, she was informative, helpful and personable.
I highly recommend this to anyone considering a venture into making sushi at home.
Logan J.
01/13/2026
The meal was delicious, big portions (we had leftovers) and it was a great experience overall.
Garfield P.
12/22/2025
We had a Thai cooking class. We had an absolute awesome time with CHEF. My friend Tracy was so excited and learned a lot of key cooking tips. CHEF was very engaging and great to hang out with you. And the food was amazing!
Jaylan H.
10/17/2025
Great food and great conversation!
Bruce S.
09/15/2025
We had a fun evening and learned lots of interesting new tidbits. A really lovely evening.
Ryan H.
09/06/2025
Chef Shahida was a delight. The food was incredible and it was so fun to make it together.
D'lynne P.
05/06/2025
Chef Shahida was amazing for our party. Highly recommend her!!!
Annalisa .
02/10/2025
Chef Shahida is great! She is very professional and knowledgeable and really helps you have a great experience. This was my first time doing a personal cooking class and it went very well! I highly recommend booking Chef Shahida!
Paige C.
12/27/2024
Chef Shahida was fantastic. She was a wonderful teacher and our pasta meal tasted amazing. I highly recommend having Chef Shahida join you in your kitchen for learning techniques you will use the rest of your life as well as laughs and a great time.
Susan M.
07/28/2024
Shahida was wonderful. This was a small birthday celebration for my grandson. He wanted an “experience†not a present. Boy did he get it.!!! We had so much funâ£ï¸ Thank you Cozymeal and Shahida!!!
Carl B.
07/15/2024
It was am excellent date night! Shahid was very informative and the meal was delicious.
Amie M.
06/23/2024
Early, personable, engaging, food was delicious!
Marina V.
06/11/2024
Chef Shahida is exceptionally patient, kind, and helpful. Her approach to teaching created a welcoming and supportive environment, allowing us to feel comfortable asking questions. She goes above and beyond to ensure everyone understands, making the learning experience fun. Her expertise and dedication truly shine through in her teaching.
Jacqui D.
04/14/2024
Chef Shahida did an amazing job with a group of teenagers for an 18th birthday party. She came prepared, was energetic throughout, and cleaned up everything after. Both Shahida and Cozymeal made it easy to book and make changes as party plans changed. Highly recommend.
Uma Patel .
02/04/2024
We had the best experience with chef Shahida! She was so kind and walked us through the pasta making process while also letting us have fun with it. Her tips and tricks were so helpful to learn and the pesto pasta turned out so delicious! She accommodated our dietary restrictions which was also highly appreciated.
Christina P.
11/19/2023
This was such a great experience! Chef Shahida was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and a great teacher. The menu that she prepared was perfect and the sushi was delicious. She also discussed a lot of history, tradition, and etiquette surrounding sushi, which was really interesting and went above and beyond what we expected. We were really impressed with chef Shahida and the experience as a whole. We'll definitely be booking future events through Cozymeal with chef Shahida.
Erica Z.
08/26/2023
Such a great meal!! Everything was spectacular!
Jonathan T.
06/15/2023
Chef was amazing! We had so much fun and no doubt we would do it again. My wife even called it the best "date night" we've done, and we never left the house! I would recommend this for anyone.
Ashanda F.
06/12/2023
She did an amazing job! I really enjoyed the experience!
Elizabeth Wood .
05/15/2023
Shahida exceeded all expectations! Thank you so much!
Addison C.
05/15/2023
Chef Shahida was amazing! I can't recommend her enough - so much fun learning not only how to make sushi but the history, etiquette, and cultural nuances behind one of my favorite foods.
Lesly G.
05/14/2023
Chef Shahida was the perfect match for our sushi making night. She was great with the kids, answered all our questions and taught us so much. We had such a special experience thanks to her hard work and effort.
Cynthia S.
04/24/2023
Shahida gave us a wonderful experience and the food was delicious!!!
*I'm not tipping below as we tipped in cash.
Katelyn P.
04/17/2023
Chef Shahida was an absolute delight! She had excellent communication prior to the event, showed up early to get everything set up, and the experience itself was incredible. I did not expect to learn SO MUCH about the history of sushi, how different types of rolls came about, and cooking in general. Aside from her immense knowledge and positive and fun demeanor, the food tasted amazing! We ended up with a feast (appetizer, 4 rolls, and a poke bowl)! If you are debating about booking this class, DO IT! We 100% will be recommending Chef Shahida to our friends and for corporate events!
Ashley M.
03/11/2023
Great class! Amazing food!
Amiee M.
02/19/2023
My fiancé and I had such a great time in this class! Not only was Chef Shahida knowledgeable about the foods we were preparing, she was also able to share her culinary background and share insights into other foods and preparations as well! 10/10 would do this again!
Mitza B.
02/13/2023
We had such a great time and learned a lot! Definitely look forward to booking another class!
Lizzie d.
01/21/2023
This was such an amazing class! Chef Shahida was so nice and very engaging! She taught my group a lot and it was a very fun and hands on class; plus the sushi was delicious! Will be booking again in the future!!
Caroline C.
01/15/2023
Chef Shahida was wonderful. The class was a birthday present for my 9 year old daughter. She explained everything well and was great with my daughter.
Sarah S.
01/05/2023
Chef Shahida was wonderful! The Sushi 101 class was so much fun. We did it as a work team building / post-holiday event and it was perfect. She is knowledgeable, patient, and a great instructor. Definitely recommend!
MarÃa R.
12/05/2022
We had the best time! the sushi was delicious, very fresh, the chef taught us not only how to make sushi but also a lot of things about Japanese culture we didn’t know.
We will recommend this class to our friends!
Bryan W.
10/28/2022
My husband is the king of surprises! This year, we came to Atlanta and he had friends from TN drive down to watch our four little ones while Chef Shahida made us an authentic Dominican and Haitian meal. I’ve heard of personal chef’s before but never a one time experience event like this. Once I stopped being shocked by the surprise, I settled into the comfort of Caribbean style food and the pleasure of good conversation with Chef Shahida and my husband. The presentation was professional quality, the taste was mouth watering, and the company was like an old friend. I am still bloated from all that amazing food, but although it’ll subside…I will always remember this experience. One for the books…or the next time we’re in town again!
Orlando P.
09/25/2022
What a wonderful experience. We will certainly do this again.
Courtney R.
07/09/2022
Chef Shahida was amazing. She arrived early and familiarized herself with our kitchen in no time. She was so pleasant and engaging in her lesson and the food was delicious. We had the best time and it was the perfect family date night.
Jessica A.
06/29/2022
Chef Shahida was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thorough in her sushi lesson for us, giving basic information about how to make rolls, a seasoning blend, and even sushi etiquette. She brought all equipment with her to our hotel (which did have a kitchenette) making things so much easier for us! We would love to take more classes from her and highly recommend her!
Bria H.
05/09/2022
My sister & her girlfriend had an incredible experience with Chef Shahida! She was professional and made their experience so fun!
Brittany M.
03/13/2022
Shahida was amazing. Food was simply delicious!! I can’t rave enough about her or the meal she prepared. I look forward to working with her again!
Deborah M.
02/25/2022
Amazing experience! Chef Shahida was very Professional, Personable, and Proficient! The food was delicious. I can’t say enough I am extremely happy. I will do this again.
Travis P.
01/31/2022
Great experience! So much fun. Chef was friendly and knowledgeable. Learned alot.
Jerome F.
01/17/2022
Chef Shahida was excellent. Punctual and kind. Very accommodating with our request and excellent instructor. Great experience.
Tara M.
01/16/2022
Chef Shahida was a joy! My partner and I enjoyed our time with her, the food was amazing and we learned a few tips along the way.
Chase F.
11/20/2021
Incredible! Such an amazing experience. I hired Chef Shahida to do a cooking event for my girlfriend as a surprise for her birthday party and we both were ecstatic. Shahida's professionalism and kind nature really made the experience phenomenal and a birthday to remember. Definitely will be hiring for more events in the future. Thank you Chef Shahida! God Bless
Samantha P.
11/07/2021
Chef Shahida was incredible! We had such a fun time learning how to make sushi for a joint birthday celebration. She made our night so special and was a joy to have. We also learned a ton and can’t wait to try to make it on our own! You won’t regret booking a cooking experience with her.
Brittny J.
08/31/2021
Amazing Chef! Very nice and makes amazing food!!! I truly enjoyed her presence!
Dan R.
07/03/2021
Chef Shahida was amazing! So passionate, warm and interesting. Having Chef visit our home was the perfect start to my wife’s birthday weekend!
Doug T.
11/20/2019
We had a great time with Chef Shahida. Very personable and fun interaction with out team. We also enjoyed the tips on culinary recommendations of different restaurants around ATL.
Jorge E.
11/16/2019
We had a great time learning how to make sushi with Shahida! She was so knowledgeable (and patient!), even giving us a lot of tips for eating sushi when we travel to Japan next year. We will definitely be looking for other classes to take and look forward to our next culinary adventure with Shahida.
Steve C.
10/30/2019
Cant say enough positive things about this experience. Fun, entertaining, and very educational. Would recommend this to anyone who needs to network with co-workers or just have some good ol "family" reunion style fun.
Kirstyn M.
08/28/2019
Chef Shahida did an awesome job. She was so friendly and made the experience very fun and educational. The sushi that we made was phenomenal!!
Hasse J.
07/27/2019
Shahida was just fantastic. She explained all the Juan es and all the things important for us to u defat and why how and what to do when making sushi. It was a delightful evening and my girlfriend and I just enjoyed the evening to the fullest. Shahida has our total recommendation.
David Y.
07/19/2019
Chef Shahida was amazing. Very personable, patient and knowledgeable. An extremely fun evening.
Adrianne
03/13/2019
Interactive, informed, interesting and pleasant to spend the evening with
Ellen C.
03/10/2019
Had a wonderful time! Fabulous chef, delicious meal and learned so much! Highly recommend.
Felicia B.
01/28/2019
Chef Sahida was absolutely wonderful! I booked her for the sushi experience as a Christmas gift to my boyfriend. She was so kind, very knowledgeable, and made lovely conversation. The ingredients were so fresh and outstanding, and the end result of our sushi came out amazing. I would definitely book her again!
Carol F.
01/28/2019
Chef Shahida's sushi class was excellent - highly recommend! She was extremely knowledgeable about the process and ingredients, along with all of our questions. She fit right in and we enjoyed her company all evening. The spicy tuna was delicious and I can’t wait to practice my new sushi skills at home. We will definitely schedule another class with Chef Shahida next time we are in Atlanta!
Beth F.
01/19/2019
Just the best!
Powell P.
01/09/2019
We had a great time learning how to make sushi rolls with Chef Shahida. She was very personable and fun to learn from. We would suggest it to anyone else who loves to cook or who is learning to cook!
Vaughn Maxson M.
12/30/2018
A friend gave us the Handmade Sushi Rolls class and it was great!! Chef Shahida not only taught us how but also educated us with tips & tricks. So convenient to have the lesson in your own home, then chow down on a delicious meal! Definitely recommend - fun, professional and delicious.
Kevin P.
12/22/2018
My class experience with Chef Shahida was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and made learning how to roll sushi an incredibly fun experience. I had such a great time and would highly recommend this class!!
Kathryn A.
09/23/2018
Chef Shahida was great! Super informative and made cooking fun and accessible to all. Takes any intimidation out of cooking. I booked this for an anniversary gift and she was super accommodating and made the night special.
Tara M.
09/23/2018
She was fun and personable. Very prompt. Cleaned up after and was extremely knowledgeable. Just wish we had some recipes left with us so we didn’t have to try and remember what she said to do.
Abbey K.
09/03/2018
Shahida was awesome!! We really enjoyed the conversation, best of all she went above and beyond to make sure we could make sushi in the future without her help (even left some goodies for us ?) Highly recommend using her.
Lauren W.
08/03/2018
Chef Shahida was AMAZING! She provided the perfect wine recommendation and was even willing to make on the spot adjustments for our dietary preference. We had such a great time learning from her and plan on trying another one of her classes in the future!
Madeline U.
06/26/2018
This was an incredible experience and Chef Shahida was talented, friendly, and made this the most wonderful evening and gift for my mother! I would highly recommend both the French cooking experience and Chef Shahida!
Carey B.
04/28/2018
Chef was fun, friendly and talented ... an excellent meal and evening!
Evan O.
04/08/2018
Chef Shahida was AWESOME! My fiancee and I had a wonderful time in our class. She was so personable and the food was fantastic. If you’re looking to have a great conversation during class, Chef Shahida is the best bet!
Dara C.
04/01/2018
Chef Shahida was fantastic! It was just two of us and we had a great time. She taught us some great trips for rolling sushi and was very informative on where to locate the ingredients locally and the price points. She created a great environment for us and we would gladly have her again! Thanks again!
Devin C.
03/19/2018
Chef Shahida with Cozymeal was fantastic! She was communicative, punctual, and so much fun! We learned several sushi styles in the 2.5 hour class. Her choice of high quality ingredients and utensils, along with detailed explanation of each and comparable and affordable shopping options made the experience that much more enjoyable. Second to the interactive cooking process, the food was delicious so we can't wait to book her again!
Erin M.
02/19/2018
Shahida lived up to all of her reviews. She completely personalized the event . LOVED the experience!
Kathy C.
02/17/2018
Chef Shahida was thoroughly prepared and taught us to make an incredible meal!! I’d highly recommend this chef and experience.
Patricia K.
12/18/2017
Thank you for making this event great for Victoria and her family!
Chloe E.
12/18/2017
Chef Shahida was fantastic. She provided the experience that we were hoping for. The food was amazing and the conversation was fantastic. She not only educated us on the food and preparation - but also kept it fun! Thank you again for the amazing time!
Deana F.
11/20/2017
I had an AMAZING experience with both Chef Shahida and the Cozymeal Staff! I originally booked the Thai experience for my best friend's birthday, but as the date grew closer, our participation did as well. The Cozymeal staff was so helpful in adding the extra folks, handling payment, etc.
Our class was Chef Shahida was PHENOMENAL, she talked us through the steps of what she was making, as well as gave us variations on how to prepare it for ourselves at home. Her presentation was AMAZING and the food was a 10! We were all fighting to take the leftovers home :) She was so knowledgeable and professional and fun to chat with. We are already talking about the NEXT class that we want to book with her!!
Carlton P.
11/10/2017
This experience was awesome. Very down to earth and professional. Felt like she was apart of the family. Me and my guest enjoyed the food. It was truly amazing!!! Received alot of hands on experience as well. I definitely will be seeing her again. If you are looking for a great time enjoying sushi with anyone, this is for you!
Jasmine
10/18/2017
Chef Shahida's Thai cooking class in Atlanta was an amazing event for us. The food was divine and we learnt new techniques that we didn't know before. Thank you Chef for the great cooking class!
Erica S.
09/07/2017
Excellent experience!
Jenny
09/02/2017
We attended Chef Shahida's sushi making class in Atlanta and LOVED it! She was thorough with her explanation while at the same time fun and offered us an amazing experience. We would definitely book her again.
Michael L.
08/12/2017
Chef Shahida was very good. She entertain my guest, she taught us secrets in the kitchen, and made the evening very enjoyable. (She even washed the dishes!) I can't wait for our next type of class she teaches.
Sarah M.
04/10/2017
Classic, comforting and simple dishes! Chef Shahida keeps it interesting, but not overly complex. A lot of fun without the fuss!
Alan
11/18/2019
Chef was very good and personable. Wished we cooked more of the meal as we only rolled the dough and made pasta. I've been to some of these where we make the entire meal, this one was very limited in actually cooking. The pasta was hard, almost like it wasn't boiled long enough. Great experience for the team and building the teamwork. we enjoyed ourselves, but the meal overall wasn't good.
