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.
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Graduated from Middlebury College (BA), UC Berkeley (MA/PhD)
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Explore the seasonal and sensational farmers' market fare used to build an elegant Italian menu.
In this hands-on cooking class with Italian-trained Chef Chris, you will have the opportunity to embark on a unique culinary journey by creating a menu of signature dishes from Italy that are perfectly suited for the season.
As one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, the secret of Italian food lies in seasonality. Italian cuisine is built on a foundation of using fresh, in-season ingredients from the farmers' market. If you want to sample the heart and soul of what makes Italian food so divine, you must cook with the seasons!
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
White Bean Crostini
With rosemary, roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Massaged Kale Insalata
With toasted pumpkin seeds, ciabatta croutons and citrus vinaigrette
Lemon Risotto
With aged Parmigiano, mascarpone cheese, shaved asparagus and mint
Pear and Ricotta Cake
With toasted hazelnuts and seasonal spices
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
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)
Chef Chris was fantastic! The class was so nice and welcoming in his home. His compassion for cooking and his care for the group along with his vast knowledge of Italian Cuisine made this one of my favorite cooking classes .
Aarti Aggarwal .
The class was intimate, private, and tasty! It tasted a little longer than planned, but the whole experience was great!
Lori S.
We had such a great time with Chef Chris. He has excellent teaching skills and helps even the most anxious cook feel like a pro.
Nadia L.
My husband and I had a wonderful time cooking with Chef Chris. He's a fascinating guy and an excellent teacher. The food was delicious too. This may become an annual Christmas gift for my husband, who actually made risotto for the very first time. Thank you so much!
Carolyn T.
It was a delightful family activity, very fun and casual! We are all pretty good cooks but we still learned new tips and advice from Chris. The food was delicious! He was good at giving direction for the range of cooking levels in the class.
Angie H.
Very fun and I learned a lot.
Kevin S.
We really enjoyed our experience with Chef Chris. It was an intimate setting for 6 people, so even when one person handled one part of the meal execution, everyone could learn from it. Chris was extremely knowledgeable and could answer all our questions thoroughly, so we learned a lot. I also like the style of teaching where we're not taught to just follow a recipe, but instead taught to cook by scent and taste. The one recommendation I have is that because we started with making the dessert first and didn't get to the appetizer until later, we didn't have anything to eat until about 1.5-2 hours into the class. I understand from a meal prep perspective it made sense, but we were pretty ravenous by the time we could munch on the appetizer. Maybe some cheese and crackers/bread at the beginning would help, or start with the appetizer dish? Still we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and plan to return again. Thanks!
Carla M.
We did this for a Girl's Day Out and had a BLAST. Such a fun experience. We learned a lot, the food was delicious and enjoyed an afternoon of fun conversation. I would absolutely cook with Chef Chris again.
Robert W.
Chef Chris was awesome. This was a surprise date for my wife. The food was great, the experience was hands on and Chef Chris was very engaging. Will definitely do this again.
Daniel C.
This was an unbelievably fun date night. Chef Chris was just absolutely fun to be arond.
Deborah L.
I husband I had s wonderful time. So much so that when it was over I was surprised the time had passed. The food was fun to make and my husband stirred something on the stove. Miracles really do happen. This was a Christmas gift from my husband and he got a lot of man points. It was a great gift. I look forward to doing it again.
Meredith A.
Chris made learning so easy and fun!
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Honestly, I could go on and on, and it still wouldn’t capture how great the experience is. If you’re reading this, just book Chef Chris already—you’ll be talking about it for the rest of the year!
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The food was incredible, and I highly recommend Chef Chris! It was an amazing experience.
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We had an awesome time! Great for beginners and experts! Food was to die for. Made new friends as well. Chris was super knowledgeable and fun.
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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
Angela D.
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This was a private chef experience. Chris was easy to communicate with and accommodated several food allergies. He arrived on time and was so friendly and organized. He paced the courses perfectly and plated the food. All enjoyed. Thanks! The food was delicious.
Candy H.
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Chef Chris was so great! We made caesar salad with homemade dressing, noodles from scratch with a fabulous sauce, and an amazing citrus sorbet. Highly recommend! Great date night.