Cooking Class: Explore Regional Italian Dishes
Create traditional dishes from different regions of Italy in this cooking class with Chef Washington.
You'll begin by preparing refreshing Italian green beans topped with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Then, journey to the rustic hillsides to make a hearty ragù with tomatoes, red wine and sriracha to top a savory braised pork shoulder. Next, embrace coastal Italy with a fresh seafood risotto filled with scallops and shrimp in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Enjoy a decadent brown butter pasta with aromatic sage mixed in. Then, finish your meal with a decadent vanilla bean panna cotta made with fresh vanilla bean paste for dessert.
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Italian Green Beans
With green beans, butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese
Braised Pork Shoulder Ragù
With pork shoulder roast, onion, garlic, salt & pepper, olive oil, butter, tomatoes, red wine, thyme, oregano, sriracha and Parmesan cheese
Seafood Risotto
With scallops, shrimp, peas, red pepper, rice, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice and pepper
Brown Butter Pasta With Sage
With butter, fresh pasta, sage and Parmesan cheese
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
With gelatine, water, cream, milk, sugar and vanilla bean paste
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.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Pasta Making, Beginner, Italian, Mediterranean, Mother's Day
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Jesse
27 Mar 2025
This was one of the best date nights my wife and I have had ever. Thank you so much for a fun and delicious evening.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Kathleen
19 Apr 2025
So fun learning how to make sushi and enjoy great conversation along the way!
Julie
11 Apr 2025
The food was delicious! Especially enjoyed the breakfast taco. Chef Washington was very professional and explained all the taco that were being prepared. He made the class so fun. I would definitely attend another class.
Event location: Seattle
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
With years of culinary experience in hotels and restaurants, Chef Washington brings passion and joy to the home kitchen. He's ready to share his teaching skills, vast knowledge and love of culture and cuisine with home chefs of all ages and skill levels. From gourmet meals and special occasion menus to weeknight dinners and casual get-togethers, you'll learn how to implement his expert techniques into your own kitchen. Book cooking classes today for a unique and engaging culinary experience.
