After discovering his passion for cooking as an Italian language instructor at UC Berkeley, Chef Chris went on to be the co-founder of a culinary event business, specializing in regional Italian cooking, and then worked as a chef teaching cooking classes for corporate groups, cultivating a 5-star rating. Chef Chris now works with a company providing walking food tours of Little Italy as well as teaching his lauded cooking classes.
Chef Highlights
Graduated from Middlebury College (BA), UC Berkeley (MA/PhD)
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Savor the tastes and aromas of Southern Italy's culinary prowess with an Italian-trained chef.
In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Chris, you'll learn the culinary skills and techniques needed to create a menu of Southern Italy classics completely from scratch from appetizer to dessert.
Begin by handcrafting a staple from the region of Puglia - San Marzano "panzerotti" (mini pizzas). Then, Chef Chris will teach you how to make homemade pasta dough, which you'll shape into orecchiette pasta and top with fresh tomato, shrimp and Calabrese chili sauce. Your authentic Italian feast will close with homemade limoncello sorbet crowned with an unforgettable roasted basil-strawberry sauce.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Panzerotti Pugliesi: Mini Pizzas
With tomato passata, Bechamel sauce, Italian Burrata cheese and puff pastry
Handmade Orecchiette Pasta
With a zesty sauce of cherry tomatoes, Gulf shrimp and Calabrese chilis
Limoncello Sorbet
With roasted basil-strawberry sauce
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
About This Experience
Guests
2 to 8 people. If chef travels, the max will be 12 guests
After discovering his passion for cooking as an Italian language instructor at UC Berkeley, Chef Chris went on to be the co-founder of a culinary event business, specializing in regional Italian cooking, and then worked as a chef teaching cooking classes for corporate groups, cultivating a 5-star rating. Chef Chris now works with a company providing walking food tours of Little Italy as well as teaching his lauded cooking classes.
Chef Highlights
Graduated from Middlebury College (BA), UC Berkeley (MA/PhD)
Booked the Southern Italian Classics with Chef Chris at his place for my husbands birthday- wanted to try something new and had a great experience! Chef Chris explained the menu ( the inspiration behind it) , conversation was easy, didn’t seem rushed, food was delish! Really liked the mini pizzas and the dessert! Looking forward to doing another in the future
Stephen J.
Chris was fabulous! Very personable and informative. And patient. We were preparing food from the region of Italy where my wife’s ancestors are from and Chris had spent some time there and was able to share his experiences from his time there. Overall, a great experience.
Krys V.
Had a great time with my wife during the cooking experience with Chef Chris. His knowledge and teaching ability are top tier and we both would love learning from him again. If you’re not sure about booking please take the leap. You won’t regret it.
Julie S.
We enjoyed our evening. The food was terrific, and Chris is an excellent teacher. As a couple attending the class in the chef's home, the experience was probably different than it would have been at our home. There, the focus was on the learning and doing; in our home, there might have been the added element of 'dining,' including wine and table setting.
Kathy B.
Fun experience!
Kamyia .
Chris is awesome. Had a great time.
Alphonso A.
Great teacher
sarah m.
Chef chrif was absolutely amazing the night was filled with amazing food we were able to grasp enough knowledge to take home and remake for our families, laughter and some great story swapping if you're looking for amazing food with an even better chef you can't go wrong with this one!
Deb S.
Chris did a great job....very personable, knowledgeable. Food was very good. Suggestions would to involve participants in the cooking process versus just prep, eat the meal with us and provide recipes for the food we prepared. The class was well-paced and relaxed.
Jill Slavinsky .
Recently attended a lunchtime cooking class with Chef Chris. He was awesome! The cooking lesson was great and the food was awesome!
Keerthi G.
Class was great- right balance of hands on learning and getting to eat! Chris was fantastic. I especially appreciated that he applied techniques that could be replicated at home, without having to buy new gadgets. Food was delicious. Also felt like class size was appropriate; nice group.
Kathryn L.
Chris was friendly, informative, and overall great company to spend 3 hours learning to cook from him. His recipes were simple enough to not be overwhelming to learn and came out delicious, we're eager to throw our own pasta-making night!
Sandy H.
My son and I really enjoyed our time with Chef Chris. He is extremely knowledgeable about the ingredients and cooking methods as well as the regions different food sources are grown and harvested. It was a delicious meal and fun time spent bonding over tasty food!
Thanks Chef Chris!
Sarah P.
My husband and I had so much fun! He is engaging and knowledgeable, allowing us to be hands on. Will be doing this again!
Darryl C.
I had an amazing experience with my wife. This was perfect for a date night. I plan to do this again with a different menu. I hope to have Chef Chris again!! He was funny, knowledgeable, and patient. As a novice, I felt right at home. Chris was an amazing host.
Anthony T.
Great experience!
Marina H.
Great and fun experience!
Karlisha G.
Chris was awesome we enjoyed it so much. Definitely will book with him again.
Abraham L.
Chris was amazing all around! He taught us insightful cooking techniques, brought a robust knowledge of Italian food to our experience, and was an awesome guy to spend time with. He exceeded our expectations tenfold and I would recommend him to anyone who is in the market for a cooking class. Thank you Chris!
Amalia G.
Chris is an incredible chef and human being!! It was an honor to learn from him. The menu was delicious and super easy to follow!! We will hopefully be returning to learn more from Christ soon :)
David S.
Great experience. Chef Chris was an excellent host and teacher. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time.