Italian Cooking Classes in San Diego

Learn to make a potato-based pasta alternative, the classic gnocchi, in an interactive Italian cooking class that brings gourmet goodness to your home table. Chef Ben shares a lesson in crafting your own pillowy puffs of pasta-like deliciousness, the perfect substitute for your usual Italian dinner base. You'll prepare a simple gnocchi dough that uses potato in place of flour and turn it into tender gnocchi. Discover the secret to making a vodka and cream-...

Experience pasta like never before in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Adriana. Discover why homemade noodles are worth the extra work as you mix, knead and roll out delicious fettuccine noodles. Guided by Chef Adriana, you will master knife skills and the balancing of flavors for an authentic meal. Simmer up a pot of tomatoes, herbs and a hint of Calabrian chile pepper spice for a spicy marinara that perfectly coats your scratch-made pasta for the ul...

Turn dough into delectable ravioli pockets in this hands-on cooking class. Work with fresh ingredients and traditional techniques under the expert guidance of Chef Ben as you craft your own ravioli from scratch. Flour, eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, butter and sage work together well as sweet and savory flavors blend into a delectable cheese ravioli with sage brown butter sauce. Take home your newfound skills to impress your family and guests from the comfort of...

Join a hands-on cooking class with Chef Ben to master the art of crafting the perfect handmade pizza. You'll learn how to knead and shape the ideal dough using fine flour and top it with San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella. Customize your creation with a variety of toppings to suit your taste. Come hungry and ready to enjoy your delicious creation!MENUHandmade Pizza With Your Choice of ToppingsWith flour, fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauc...

Learn the secrets to creating an authentic Tuscan meal in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Marty. She'll teach you time-honored traditional culinary techniques, including how to prepare you own handmade pasta and sauces from scratch. You'll assemble a true Old World menu that includes bruschetta al pomodoro, pappardelle topped with butter, sage and Parmigiano, and an indulgent tiramisu. It's a lesson in classic Italian cuisine that brings the timeless...

Chef Jordan leads this in-person cooking class through simple yet inspiring Italian classics. For starters, you'll create a colorful caprese salad using heirloom tomatoes and basil with a homemade balsamic reduction. You'll learn how to prepare and roll homemade pasta to enjoy with a provincial marinara sauce and lemon thyme chicken breast. Italian vanilla bean panna cotta topped with berry sauce is your sweet ending to this savory and sophisticated menu....

Learn how to prepare perfect pockets of ravioli under the guidance of Chef ShaSha in this interactive cooking class. You'll learn all the basics to create three delicious Italian recipes your friends and family will request over and over. Start with a crunchy bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and garlic. Next is homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and topped with a robust sauce. Dessert is a decadent and creamy chocolate mousse.MENUBruschetta W...

In the wide world of pizza, there’s too many cooking methods to count, but there’s one that stands out amounts the rest, cast iron pizza, and in this cooking class with Chef Jarret, you’ll learn just how to make one. Begin by making a palate cleanser of seasonal fruit and burrata salad incorporating fresh basil and crumbles pistachios. Next, break out the flour and craft a homemade dough from scratch before whipping out the cast iron to make a crispy...

Give your pizza party an upgrade with the recipes from this hands-on cooking class. Learn time-honored techniques to make pizza and other treats under the guidance of Chef Ben. Make a classic antipasto platter with prosciutto, cherry peppers and cheeses, the perfect snack to begin the class. Then, fry arancini until crispy served with a marinara dipping sauce. Next, you'll make homemade pizza dough and learn how to knead and shape the dough before assembli...

Let classic Italian spices waft through the kitchen as you learn from expert Chef Fabio in this engaging cooking class. Craft a seasonal risotto with a choice of fresh, locally sourced produce and ingredients like mushrooms and vodka shrimp. Design delectable Sicilian meatballs with tomato sauce, grated Parmesan and garlic bruschetta. End your delightful repast with a sweet and creamy pistachio tiramisu with ladyfingers, mascarpone, coffee and pistachios....

Learn how to take pizza night to the next level in this cooking class. Chef Aaron will teach you how to bake homemade pizza dough and layer it with sauce, cheese and toppings. Use toppings like Italian sausage, artichokes and mushrooms. Prepare a fresh Caprese salad with tomatoes, burrata, basil oil and balsamic reduction. For dessert, use the leftover dough to form knots topped with mascarpone, espresso powder and powdered sugar for a tiramisu-inspired en...

Discover the perfect blend of French cuisine and Italian flavors in this exciting fusion class with Chef Laura. Join Chef Laura in this hands-on cooking class as you learn the techniques to combining two authentic International cuisines into one meal. You'll begin by creating a creamy farro risotto with pancetta. Next, you'll create a decadent pan-seared chicken with mushrooms, shallots, parsley and a prosecco butter sauce. Chef Laura will also teach you h...