Private Chef - Contemporary Seasonal Fare - New York City

Fresh Pasta 101 Review Photo from Cooking Class in NYC

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Katia G. 06/30/2026

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We took the pasta 101 class celebrating one of my daughter's birthday. Her siblings joined us and we had so much fun. I love chef Donna she was funny and informative. Excellent teacher.

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Neda S. 07/21/2025

Booked the class Feast Like A Greek with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We had such a wonderful experience! The resident chef split the time wonderfully between explaining the flavor pairings, noting preparation timing tips and showing / teaching us proper techniques in the kitchen. The meal was delicious and the kitchen / dining area were beautiful. Would highly recommend!

Deanna P. 07/19/2026

Booked the class Sushi Roll Techniques with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Sushi making class was excellent - the matcha panna cotta was delicious and super easy to replicate it at home :)

Tammy B. 06/18/2026

Booked the event Iron Chef Cooking Competition with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We had such a wonderful evening! Our chef was fantastic, and the team had a lot of fun competing against each other. I highly recommend this experience, it was a perfect team building activity!

Patricia S. 06/06/2026

Booked the class Feast Like A Greek with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

This was so much fun! We loved Chef Dona - she was very instructive while also being totally entertaining! We made delicious Greek dishes - ate like Kings! Met the nicest group of people too. Iâ€™d highly recommend one of these classes.

Saied S. 05/03/2026

Booked the class Feast Like A Greek with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We cooked greek food, learned knife skills and enjoyed the meal. Chef Ivan is an excellent teacher.

Ethan D. 03/07/2026

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Learning to make pasta was super fun!

Susan V. 03/06/2026

Booked the class Fresh Pasta 101 with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We cooked 3 types of pasta and gelato. Ivan was very informative and clear. He was very organized and covered a lot. I learned some knife skills and many things about what we were cooking. This class is great for anyone who loves pasta.

Roger Lob . 02/06/2026

Booked the class Feast Like A Greek with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

We had a wonderful time cooking Greek food. Both chefs did a great job -- enthusiastic and informative. It is a great space and we really enjoyed our meal. High recommend.

Alex P. 01/16/2026

Booked the class Elevated Bento Box with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

The Elevated Bento Box class was amazing and we were able to make some great food and learn skills we're going to use at home!

Yanira P. 12/15/2025

Booked the class Culinary Voyage Through Spain with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

it was a fun great class! food came out amazing! and so much fin with the chef and class!

Girshel B. 12/15/2025

Booked the class The French Connection with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

The chef was very personable, easy going, and taught everyone some great pointers in the kitchen

Jill M. 12/14/2025

Booked the event Iron Chef Cooking Competition with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Stefano was great!

Elizabeth R. 11/05/2025

Booked the class Elevated Bento Box with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Learned how to make Mizo soup, ice cream, sushi, dumplings. Excellent class.

Rob . 04/27/2025

Booked the class Culinary Voyage Through Spain with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

This was by far the best cooking class that I have ever taken. Chef Ivan is an excellent educator who really cares that his students learn about proper strategies for cooking the chosen recipes. I would highly recommend his course to others and will definitely be signing up for another one of his courses.

Alex P. 12/16/2024

Booked the class A Tour of Classic Italian Dishes with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Class was amazing and Chef Ivan was great in teaching our group! Location was perfect and we all had a great time

Dorothy W. 11/01/2024

Booked the class Mastering Knife Skills with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef gave excellent instructions and answered ALL of our questions. I would have appreciated some individual feedback on our/my cutting skills to help me develop my proficiency withe a chefâ€™s knife.

Amir M. 10/21/2024

Booked the class A Tour of Classic Italian Dishes with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Dona was wonderful!!!!! My family recently attended a cooking class, and it was an unforgettable experience! Dona, the chef, was absolutely wonderful. Her warm and engaging attitude made it easy for our children to participate and truly enjoy the experience. She had a unique way of making everyone feel comfortable and involved, regardless of their age or cooking skills. The food we prepared was simply delicious. Each dish was a delightful blend of flavors, and Dona's guidance ensured that even the youngest daughter could contribute meaningfully. It was heartwarming to see our kids so excited and proud of the meals they helped create. This cooking class was more than just a learning experience; it was a bonding opportunity for our family. We laughed, learned, and created memories that we will cherish. We can't wait to share this wonderful experience with all our friends and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and educational family activity. It is highly recommended

Lyndsey R. 06/28/2024

Booked the event Iron Chef Cooking Competition with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Ivan hosted our team very well! What a fun and interactive (and very competitive) Iron Chef Cooking Competition for our corporate team-building event! Highly recommend!!

Eni M. 06/17/2024

Booked the class Culinary Voyage Through Spain with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Beautiful experience and amazing tasting food!

Michael L. 06/16/2024

Booked the class Elevated Bento Box with Chef Ivan in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)

Chef Donna was an amazing host and instructor. She kept the session lively, entertaining, and informative. We also had a blast with the other guests attending as well. A super fun time for all. Will certainly do this again.