Cooking Class - Northern Italian Duck

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$ 129 Per person

all-inclusive: 2.5-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Prepare a scrumptious feast with Chef Bobby using one of northern Italy's finest ingredients: duck.

Few ingredients can rival the complex yet succulent flavors of duck, especially when prepared using traditional techniques from northern Italy. In this interactive class, Chef Bobby shows you two ways to prepare duck, along with several other Italian delicacies.

The class begins with a palate-cleansing arugula salad, then turns its focus to the main event: the duck. First, you'll craft an orecchiette with smoked duck confit before trying your hand at a delicately seared duck breast. For dessert, dig into a creamy zabaglione served with fresh berries.

Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Your Menu

Arugula Salad

With dried plums and balsamic vinaigrette

Orecchiette With Smoked Duck Confit

With peas, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, mascarpone and truffle oil

Seared Duck Breast

With a sherry-rhubard demi-glace and parsnip purée

Zabaglione

With fresh berries

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.

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, Pasta Making, Valentine's

Meet your chef

Chef Bobby

Food safety certified

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71 reviews

After earning an associate’s degree in Restaurant and Food Service Management, Chef Bobby went on to attend and graduate from L’Academie de Cuisine’s Culinary Career Training Program. Since graduating, Chef Bobby has gained nearly 30 years of professional culinary experience. For the past decade, Chef Bobby has been working as a personal chef and cooking class instructor of a number of fun and exciting culinary experiences.

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.

Chef Bobby will travel to guests within Washington, D.C. for this experience.

What You’ll Do

Prepare a scrumptious feast with Chef Bobby using one of northern Italy's finest ingredients: duck.

Your Menu

Arugula Salad

With dried plums and balsamic vinaigrette

Orecchiette With Smoked Duck Confit

With peas, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, mascarpone and truffle oil

Seared Duck Breast

With a sherry-rhubard demi-glace and parsnip purée

Zabaglione

With fresh berries

Details

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 8
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2.5 hours
Labels Date Night, Father's Day, Holiday, Italian, Mother's Day, Pasta Making, Valentine's

Reviews

Reviews guests left for this experience

Anna

08 Sep 2024

Chef Bobby is extremely talented and full of fun stories! The northern Italian duck 4 course meal was phenomenal and it was so fun to learn about the components and steps that go into making such a delicious meal. He was extremely communicative and punctual. We would highly recommend him for your date nights and dinner parties!

Andrew Kaplan

06 Nov 2023

Fantastic dinner. Chef Bobby is amazing.

Jake

24 Jun 2023

Really enjoyed our experience with Bobby - food was incredible and he was very engaging and friendly

Randy Garton

01 Apr 2023

Lotta fun and I learned a lot. Would definitely recommend Chef Bobby.

Elizabeth

22 Feb 2023

Chef Bobby was the best! We're incredibly thankful to have had our first experience with him. Someone who's had a lot of training and knows what he's talking about!

Katherine

25 Sep 2022

Really enjoyed this experience!

Isabella

15 Jul 2022

We booked a cooking class for two with Chef Bobby and had a wonderful time! The food was incredible and Chef Bobby was so informative! It was great experience, we would love to take another class from Chef Bobby, and would highly recommend the experience to everyone!

Sarah

18 May 2022

Delicious food and wonderful experience! Chef Bobby has lots of stories to share and essential lessons on how to make simple seeming dishes that are full of flavor. This particular menu was delightful, filling and well balanced. Would reccomend.

Alan

08 May 2022

Fantastic Mother's Day eve dinner with Chef Bobby! It was a great experience and fabulous food! We highly recommend Chef Bobby.

Daniel Julian

14 Apr 2022

Great food, very personable, and worthwhile instruction on food prep and presentation. Will definitely be scheduling another session for future special occasions.

Austin

11 Apr 2022

Chef Bobby - Thanks for the great meal! We will be in touch soon.

Lisa

03 Apr 2022

My partner and I really enjoyed this experience! He was very easy to talk to and his food tasted delicious.

Annika

13 Mar 2022

We gifted this experience to our parents as a Christmas gift… we live on the other side of the country and Chef Bobby made the event seamless and FUN! Our family had the best time and could not have better things to say about Chef Bobby and the entire night. Would highly recommend! Thanks Chef Bobby!!

Emily

12 Feb 2022

We had a great time at our class with Chef Bobby! I appreciated his focus on teaching us techniques to elevate our cooking at home. He provided a very friendly and comfortable experience for the evening with delicious food and lots of laughs. I would definitely recommend this to my friends and family in the DC area.

Amy

15 Jan 2022

Chef Bobby was an unbelievable experience. Great food and an ebullient personality! Could not have asked for better

Kirsten Elizabeth

11 Dec 2021

We had a great experience with Chef Bobby. Punctual, flavorful menu, great cooking tips… delish!! We’ve had Chef Bobby cook for us before, and we would invite him back again.

Conner

13 Nov 2021

Honestly the most fun and absolutely delicious meal my wife and I have ever had! We've gone to dozens of cooking classes and Bobby is vastly the best host and chef we've seen. All four dishes were better than the last! We've decided that chef Bobby is the only cooking instructor we're ever going to use!

Ethan

11 Oct 2021

excellent food, excellent conversation.

Kevin

18 Jul 2021

Some old friends and I were having a reunion and signed up for this class as soon as we saw duck was on the menu. Chef took us through each step of the cooking process for every course, and was so willing to share his knowledge and insights. The food was novel and delicious, and pairing an escalated dining experience with the comforts of home and easy company made this experience incredibly worth it. Thanks for a great time, Chef Bobby!

Jim

05 Jun 2021

Good guy good chef - good food and good company. All good. ?

Anne

03 Jun 2021

We enjoyed the whole experience. Would love to try some of his other menus. Thanks for the experience Chef Bobby.

Kate

03 Jun 2021

Our experience was nothing short of amazing. The food was incredible and Bobby is awesome. Highly recommend him and this class!

Jessica

03 Feb 2020

Our experience with Cozymeal and Chef Bobby exceeded our expectations in every way! Chef Bobby was an engaged teacher who laid down some knowledge in a way that was educational while still fun. He was enjoyable to be around, but wasn't overly comfortable to the point of impinging on our date night experience. And THE FOOD...I devoured every course. I don't know why, but I wasn't expecting the level of deliciousness that Chef Bobby delivered. Superb. I'd highly recommend his courses to anyone! My husband and I plan on utilizing Cozymeal regularly for date night!

Lori Veirs

17 Jan 2020

Chef Bobby did a fine job. The food was delicious. It was a thoughtful and generous gift from our son and it was great to watch someone else prepare my dinner. I learned a few tricks as well.

Wendy

08 Jan 2020

Chef Bobby is awesome! We highly recommend.

Jordan

07 Dec 2019

Chef Bobby is great! And the food that he produced was a 15/10. Would highly recommend his services! We’re looking forward to booking him again.

Jacqueline

07 Nov 2019

The cooking experience was a surprise gift for my husband’s 50th birthday, and Chef Bobby did not disappoint. The food was amazing, and he was very informative each step of the way. My young daughters participated, and they were both intrigued and excited. Chef Bobby made the evening fun for them as well. Again, the food (Duck, pasta, salad, dessert) was very delicious, the conversation was a bonus, and the few leftovers put a smile on our faces even more the next day! Would definitely recommend Chef Bobby to anyone looking for that special, out of the box experience!! It was great!

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Bobby

Brady

16 Nov 2024

Great chef, super friendly and entertaining

Katie

23 Aug 2024

Chef Bobby was amazing!!! Booked him for my parents anniversary and they had the best time! He’s super friendly and informative and the food was incredible!!

Ken

01 Jan 2024

Outstanding NYE dinner experience with Chef Bobby!

Christoph

12 Nov 2023

Chef Bobby prepared an amazing meal for us. Not only was it super tasty, but it came with many stories about cooking and life. We loved his company, and will 100% do it again. Highly recommended!

Jabari

12 Aug 2023

Fun conversation and amazing food!

Francine

08 Jul 2023

We had an outstanding dinner with Chef Bobby and it was thrilling to have such an experienced and enthusiastic chef preparing our meal in my own kitchen. Every course was original and beautifully presented. Plus, Chef Bobby was very forthcoming in how he prepared the courses and offered us lots of tips and advice on preparing these dishes ourselves. I'd use Chef Bobby again for another special meal.

Sara

10 Jun 2023

Chef Bobby was super friendly, well prepared, and an excellent chef! Our meal was delicious and we learned a thing or two about cooking. Highly recommend!

Kristine

30 May 2023

Chef Bobby was great! Fun conversation and the food was amazing!

Jonathan

27 May 2023

Great evening with Bobby! He was so nice and made wonderful food.

Lisa Levine

19 May 2023

I'm unsure how to review this "class". Bobby was great and the food was great, but it was not a cooking class at all. I was expecting an educational class, cooking with Bobby and learning everything about how he prepared each dish. Again, it was excellent food -- but was more of an experience of hiring a chef for the night as opposed to a cooking class.

Daniela Raik

18 May 2023

Fun evening and delicious food!

Jonathan

14 May 2023

I invited Bobby to join us in celebrating my girlfriend's birthday, and it turned out to be an extraordinary experience. Since she has a great passion for cooking, this occasion presented a perfect opportunity for her to learn from a true professional. Bobby, an exceptional chef, proved to be a master of his trade, as well as a delightful conversationalist. His expertise and willingness to demonstrate his techniques made him an invaluable resource. The culinary creations he prepared were simply outstanding, leaving us in awe. We're eagerly anticipating our next meal, already filled with anticipation for another exceptional dining experience.

Matthew

22 Apr 2023

We had a wonderful time with Chef Bobby - the company, wisdom, and entertainment were as delectable as the food.

Kendall

20 Mar 2023

We had the pleasure of having Chef Bobby come to our house and prepare a four course meal, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! Chef Bobby's culinary skills are truly top notch, and he was able to create an incredible menu that perfectly suited his skills and expanded our horizons. What really set Chef Bobby apart, however, was his incredible personality and entertaining style. He made the entire experience so enjoyable and engaging, with fascinating stories and insights into his craft, that we were truly entertained from start to finish. Each course was expertly prepared and beautifully presented, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures that left us all absolutely delighted. From the appetizer to the dessert, every dish was a work of art that demonstrated Chef Bobby's incredible talent and passion for cooking. Overall, I can't recommend Chef Bobby highly enough. If you're looking for an unforgettable culinary experience that combines great food, entertainment, and a unique and memorable atmosphere, then Chef Bobby is the way to go. Thank you, Chef Bobby, for an incredible evening that we will always remember!

Jeremy Smith

12 Mar 2023

Bobby was very fun and engaging and the meal was great

Mapa

12 Mar 2023

Chef Bobby was amazing and his food was delicious! 10/10 would recommend.

Rebecca

12 Feb 2023

We had an absolute blast with Bobby. The food was excellent and he gave us cooking tips and tricks as he prepped the meal. He made the whole experience fun and was very personable. I highly recommended booking an experience with Bobby.

Tom

08 Jan 2023

Chef Bobby is really professional and super nice It's was a great moment :)

Navleen

24 Dec 2022

Chef Bobby is incredible. Highly recommend him for any occasion.

Cheryl

28 Nov 2022

Chef Bobby treated us to a wonderful meal and enjoyable conversation. We enthusiastically recommend!

Michael

12 Nov 2022

Chef Bobby was great! We tipped him cash at the end of the night

Kendall

18 Sep 2022

Chef Bobby was an excellent chef and teacher/entertainer -- we all learned really useful tips and enjoyed his perspectives and stories -- but the meal itself was the piece de resistance we're all still raving about each course of Chef Bobby's elegant Italian Duck Menu. Cannot wait to do this again!

Salomé

24 May 2022

We spent a delightful evening, Chef Bobby shared his passion for cooking, which made the experience unforgettable. We are very grateful!!

Andrew White

10 Apr 2022

Amazing food, and Bobby is incredibly knowledgeable! Strongly recommend.

Margaret

13 Feb 2022

We loved our steak experience with Chef Bobby. Bobby was easy to communicate with, timely, and made the whole experience interactive and fun. We were first-timers on Cozymeal, but this meal will not be our last. Thanks again, Bobby!

Peter

02 Dec 2021

Outstanding service and a fantastic experience. Chef Bobby was outstanding

Auriel

17 Sep 2021

Amazing food! We had such a great time.

Jennifer

18 Jun 2021

Great meal ! We had an amazing time and enjoyed every course! Will definitely have Chef Bobby come back again!

Jacob

22 Mar 2021

This was our second meal with Chef Bobby. Couldn't be a more comfortable, enjoyable, and educational experience. We will be doing this again!

Ariel

18 Mar 2021

We had a great time with Bobby at our home, where he showed us how to cook a Filipino Feast. Highly recommend having this experience for a birthday/anniversary/etc.

Spencer

14 Mar 2020

The Seasonal Seafood Dinner with Chef Bobby is incredible. Rebecca and I had a great time getting to know Chef Bobby and the food was absolutely delicious. Chef Bobby is extremely personable and freely shares on the tricks of his trade. The food was prepared to perfection, and Rebecca and I are already attempting to incorporate what we learned into our weekly cooking projects. I can't recommend Chef Bobby and this menu highly enough!

Valinda

08 Feb 2020

My two friends and I really enjoyed the Filipino Feast. Chef Bobby is very personable, down to earth, and clearly enjoys being in the kitchen. He passed on cooking tips while he showed us how to make a delicious three-course meal. We could not have been more pleased.

Roz

05 Feb 2020

Wonderful! We enjoyed our time and food very much. Hope to do this again.

Jody

02 Feb 2020

We had a great time cooking with Chef Bobby. We learned a lot and we had a great meal!

Cindy

05 Jan 2020

It was a wonderful experience and fun . Chef Bobby was great in every way.

Patrick

04 Jan 2020

Food was amazing!

Keith

28 Dec 2019

Great meal in our home Highly recommend Bobby

James

13 Oct 2019

Chef Bobby was excellent, couldn't have had a better time! He was on time, checked in with me prior to arriving to ensure that he had all the details correct, and was the friendliest guy imaginable. He was great at explaining what he was doing and why, giving us a chance to ask questions about it or any other cooking questions. He made us very comfortable and the food was incredible! We had the leftovers of the dessert for breakfast. Thank you so much Chef Bobby, hope to work with you again!

Victoria

22 Jul 2019

I got this experience and they said: Exceeded all expectations! Chef Bobby was great and very personable! Meal was delicious, potatoes au gratin and the tarte tatin to die for! A memorable evening!

Marcela Zoccali

21 Jul 2019

Chef Bobby was awesome! Besides cooking a delicious meal, he was also fun and extremely personable. Everything was perfect, but the potatoes au gratin and the tarte tatin were to die for! A memorable dinner! Can't wait for the next one!

John

02 Jul 2019

Chef Bobby was outstanding! Great food! Great conversation! Great teacher! Triple thumbs up!!!

Tre

24 Jun 2019

Chef Bobby was fantastic! This was a surprise gift for my girlfriend's 30th birthday and we love cooking together. Bobby showed up early to prepare and was so professional, caring, sweet, and made fabulous food. We sat and chatted with him for a while after the meal as well. I would highly recommend chef Bobby to anyone looking for such a unique experience.