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
Create an elevated Italian menu and savor a true taste of Rome with Chef Chris.
Relish in the traditional flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Chris as you learn how to handcraft signature dishes from appetizer to dessert that are well loved in Rome. Begin by dicing heirloom tomatoes for authentic Roman bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil. Then, Chef Chris will show you how to make handmade fettuccine pasta paired with a silky carbonara sauce featuring cured pancetta. Next, you'll marinate zucchini with wine, imported vinegar and herbs, and layer a delectable espresso-infused tiramisu for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Roman-Style Bruschetta
With heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin Italian olive oil and fresh basil
Homemade Fettuccine alla Carbonara
With farm eggs, cured pancetta and imported Pecorino Romano
Marinated Zucchini
With imported vinegar, garden herbs, wine and wild garlic
Traditional Tiramisu
With ladyfinger biscotti, light mascarpone cream and imported espresso
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)
Totally awesome time! Truly enjoyable evening! Chef Chris was great!
Natalie M.
This class was so fun and informative. My partner will definitely be trying these recipes again!
Robert W.
What a great experience!! We were celebrating my wife’s birthday. Chris was early and had everything we needed to create a wonderful meal. He is a great teacher and took the time to teach us why we did something versus just having us do it. The meal, cooking and conversation made this an A++ experience. We HIGHLY recommend Chef Chris and plan to do another class soon.
James A.
We had a blast learning new cooking techniques with Chef Chris and eating all the delicious food we made. He gave us great instructions and demos and then let us do the work. Chef Chris was so kind and personable and really helped us to learn new techniques. It was a great activity to do with friends or to meet new people. Thanks for welcoming us into your home!
The Lincoln E.
Chef Chris was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We would love to use him for another event one day for sure.
Amy M.
It was a great experience!
Teresa .
We had great experiece thank you Chris
Emmie Reynolds .
Wonderful class! Chris was amazing!
Gary Marchuk .
We had a great experience!! It was so much fun to learn some new dishes, learn a little about Italian cooking, while socializing with our good friends. Chris was so much fun to get to know, and to have in our home, and he added to the experience. The food was excellent. Preparing the various dishes was educational and enjoyable. We highly recommend this experience , it is a very unique to be part of the cooking process, rather than being served. The best testimony I can give is that we would do it again.
Jennifer M.
Great food and very simple recipe that I will be able to make at home! Super knowledgeable chef who was a great teacher!
Ezekiel G.
My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast with Chef Chris. Very informative when instructing what to do and why its done the way it is. Food was great the environment was cozy. I would definitely recommend Chef Chris to anyone looking for that 1 on 1 personal Chef experience.
Ryan W.
Chris was amazing! I would recommend him to a friend, and I would definitely book a lesson with him again.
Allie M.
Chris was great! This was our first cooking class and he provided a wonderful atmosphere for me and my husband, plus two additional couples. He timed everything well, was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any question or explain something again. We did an Italian meal and it was fabulous from top to bottom. Picking Chris is a great choice!
Anthony C.
Great experience! Chris is an awesome teacher. I really feel like I could re create the dishes myself. The kitchen and setup was nice but the teacher was the reason I’m leaving 5 stars. Thank you Chris!
Michael B.
Chris was a real treat. He’s a humble and extremely knowledgeable teacher who, you can tell, really loves his craft. Yes, the food was amazing, but we really just enjoyed peppering him with questions around the “why†we used certain ingredients or prepped foods in certain ways. He knows much of the history and culture behind the recipes and how specific ingredients or preparations add to the success of the dish. This was a very enjoyable anniversary gift for my wife and I.
Ginny S.
Evening was enjoyable, informative, and delicious. Chris is a great teacher and incredibly knowledgeable on all things culinary and Italian!
Dina T.
Our first cooking class exceeded our expectations! Chef Chris was awesome - we were all engaged in making our 3-course meal. The main event was eating what we prepared and it was delicious! Can’t wait to make our own Roman Italian meal.
Kayla B.
We had a great night with Chef Chris! Very knowledgeable and was able to answer every question we had. Food was delicious, we can’t wait to try and use some of why we learned at home! Would definitely recommend!
Marvis J.
We had an amazing experience with Chef Chris! He was very knowledgeable about the meal we were making and you could tell he really loves to share his passion of food with others. He made us feel comfortable, capable and welcome. The meal was incredible! We will be back to cook with Chef Chris again!
Brooke S.
Chef Chris knows his stuff and made things simple from the moment we arrived. Four other guests were there, so dinner was a collaborative effort and tons of fun. The courses were simple enough but Chris showed us the proper way of holding a knife, kneading pasta dough, frying zucchini and more. We hope to take another class soon!
Fawn .
We were welcomed into Chef Chris’s house and all the ingredients were set up. The small class was intimate and friendly. Chef kept us focused with clear instructions to create an incredible cooking/dining experience. Fresh ingredients, intimate atmosphere, knowledgeable chef = great experience. Highly recommend this for couples and/or good friends.
Bob W.
