Cooking Class - Tuscan-Inspired Cooking - Date Night

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$ 99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.

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What You’ll Do

Have fun preparing this delicious Italian menu on your next date night.

In this date-night cooking class, you and your partner will master four Italian dishes that you'll both enjoy preparing as much as eating. Start with crispy bruschetta with a zesty tapenade and creamy ricotta. Then, create pan-roasted steak topped with capers, arugula and parmesan. Bake gnocchi alla Romana and finish with a rich hazelnut-cocoa swirl gelato for dessert. You'll have the skills to recreate these mouthwatering Italian dishes at home.

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

This class is suitable for ages 18+.

Your Menu

May 17th at 4:00 PM

Pan-Roasted Steak with Capers, Arugula and Parmesan
Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Ricotta
Gnocchi alla Romana
Hazelnut-Cocoa Swirl Gelato

May 17th at 7:00 PM

Pan-Roasted Steak with Capers, Arugula and Parmesan
Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Ricotta
Gnocchi alla Romana
Hazelnut-Cocoa Swirl Gelato

May 22nd at 7:00 PM

Pan-Roasted Steak with Capers, Arugula and Parmesan
Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Ricotta
Gnocchi alla Romana
Hazelnut-Cocoa Swirl Gelato

For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, 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.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, Couples, Date Night, Italian, Mediterranean
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef

Chef D.C. Bland or Resident Chef

35 reviews

Chef D.C. Bland brings over 42 years of culinary expertise, having worked as a line cook and executive chef in various esteemed kitchens. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu with a recent Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship, Chef D.C. Bland combines classic training with a passion for creating memorable dining experiences. Known for his commitment to quality and creativity, he brings warmth and skill to every dish. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys sailing, playing bass guitar at his church and golfing.

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What You’ll Do

Have fun preparing this delicious Italian menu on your next date night.

Your Menu

May 17th at 4:00 PM

Pan-Roasted Steak with Capers, Arugula and Parmesan
Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Ricotta
Gnocchi alla Romana
Hazelnut-Cocoa Swirl Gelato

May 17th at 7:00 PM

Pan-Roasted Steak with Capers, Arugula and Parmesan
Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Ricotta
Gnocchi alla Romana
Hazelnut-Cocoa Swirl Gelato

May 22nd at 7:00 PM

Pan-Roasted Steak with Capers, Arugula and Parmesan
Bruschetta with Olive Tapenade and Ricotta
Gnocchi alla Romana
Hazelnut-Cocoa Swirl Gelato

Details

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 16
Meal Courses 4
Event Duration 2 hours
Labels Beginner, Couples, Date Night, Italian, Mediterranean
Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef D.C. Bland or Resident Chef

Mark

19 Jan 2025

Learned numerous tips / information that will benefit in future cooking Class was very tastefully done — INCLUDING THE MEAL. very nii in ce out on DATE NIGHT GOOD INFORMATION —GOOD FOOD —GOOD COMPANY —GOOD NIGHT OUT

Jodi

01 Nov 2024

Terrible class with no recipes or notes we could take. Pizza was terrible and chef said she has never made pizza at home

Vanessa

30 Oct 2024

Amazingly delicious and easy and such a fun experience! Can't wait for more classes

Jennifer

28 Oct 2024

My daughter and I had a lovely time with Chef Jen. It was a fun way to start the week of Halloween!

Mark

19 Oct 2024

It was fun

Lisa

22 Sep 2024

We had a great time! Date night was really fun and we enjoyed all the other couples! I would have given 5 stars if chairs or stools would have been provided to eat our meal.

Karen

21 Jul 2024

I wanted to give 2.5 stars because in the end I did learned what I wanted but I also realized I could have learned the same thing on You Tube and saved a fee. The teacher rushed through the class so she could shill the products at . Then proceeded to be condescending toward me. I will not be taking any other courses through Cozymeal. You Tube here I come.

Tami

12 Jul 2024

Our chef was very friendly and efficient. Her instructions were very clear and the class was a joy to be a part of.

Teresa

09 Jul 2024

I liked the demonstration and directions were given. I would have liked to have been able to review the recipes as we were cooking. We needed more kitchen utensils, so everyone at our table could complete their tasks. Example, there was only one rolling pin for six people. The class was rushed because there was another class after our group and we had to eat really fast. I burned my tongue. These are minor things that can be changed. Overall, I had a wonderful time. Never would have thought that I could make Dim Sum. My group was fun and encouraging. Chef was a little feisty, knowledgeable, and fun.

Karina

14 Jun 2024

We had the resident chef. I wish it was more hands on and a smaller group. She was a great teacher and we had a nice evening. The mirror above the chef's counter was a an awesome idea that should be used more. The camera above the stove was a smart addition. I wish we all could make our own meal then have somewhere to sit and enjoy the meal rather than standing and being rushed to eat. You could tell the staff was rushed towards the end and trying to get out of there for the night. The food was delicious. I would try a different cooking class before going back to this one. Overall I was not impressed. It would also be nice to know that open toed shoes are not allowed ahead of time. We were not allowed to use knives because we were wearing sandles.

Barry

02 Jun 2024

Chef omei was not there for our class. A substitute chef was their instead. He didn't know the menu at all and was unprepared and scattered. Right to the very end he had no idea the steps or recipes. Couldn't multi task but the Participants really were good with food and we had fun figuring out the actual ingredients and steps. Chef was nice but for the price and the way this is advertised it was a little bit of a disappointment. The participants were awesome and we made it fun anyways.

Carl

18 Apr 2024

We are very experienced home cooks, 76 yrs old. Jen delivered a fantastic presentation and did a great job with a very diverse group of participants. She improvised several times and provided a great learning experience. WeI would take another class from her anytime.

Kim

11 Apr 2024

The Chef was absolutely amazing. The food was excellent and she made the event so much fun!!!

Brett

10 Apr 2024

I took my wife and her sister here . Chef Jenny was amazing and taught us all about the mediterranean cuisine. From the delicious in-house nann bread. To the delicious roasted cauliflower with pine nuts and raisins, and then finally the delicious skewered chicken with a yogurt sauce. Highly recommend this class and the instructor.

Sergio

07 Apr 2024

We had a very enjoyable night and the food was delicious. However, due to the large number of people in our group, we felt like we didn't get as much hands on experience with the actual preparation process as we thought we would going into the class.

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Judith

25 May 2024

Great class even better instructor. Also fun group!

Sandra

21 May 2024

It was such a great class. I learned so much and can't wait to replicate the dishes at home.

Colleen

19 May 2024

My husband and I really enjoyed this class. We both learned some things, and had a great meal at the end. We would definitely recommend this date night class.

Kelli

14 May 2024

We had a great time! The instructor was great leading the class and the food was delicious! Will definitely take another class!

Oscar

14 May 2024

Great time! It was a simple enough meal to learn that helped us both expand our palette and culinary repertoire. Recommend for all.

Michelle

13 May 2024

We had a great time! Very organized and fun! Food was delish!

Maureen

11 May 2024

Great class, excellent Chef. Enjoyed every minute.

Matt

10 May 2024

As usual, this was a great experience. I would recommend their cooking classes to learn, eat great food, and have a great experience.

Kevin

07 May 2024

Chef Omei's passion for cooking shows & made the class educational & fun! Thank you for sharing your passion for cooking!

Ernie

06 May 2024

Overall very informative. Adult only class would be a nice option.. The chef had amazing experience, very informative and knowledgeable. Should have a 5 min late policy. Late guests distracting. Would have liked a little quicker pace. Overall very great seat up. Definitely recommend the experience.

Susan

06 May 2024

Loved our cooking class. Learned A LOT ! Very hands on.

Ladonna

06 May 2024

Absolutely delicious food! Really enjoyed the group and the chef leading the class.

Carmen

17 Apr 2024

The French croissants class was excellent. Chef Omei was very helpful and the experience was great. Be prepared for an engaging hands-on class. We learned a lot and had fun. The sweet and savory croissants were delicious.

Heidi

13 Apr 2024

Very helpful and informative, would definitely take other classes. Really enjoy being able to ask questions along the way.

Amelia

09 Apr 2024

Really fun and busy class making pad Thai, deep-fried lemongrass corn fritters, shrimp curry and enjoying coconut rice afterwards. It was nice to review knife skills as well. Great date or special occasion activity.

Sandra

08 Apr 2024

My husband and I had such a great time. We have been wanting to take a cooking class together and highly recommend it.

Neal

03 Mar 2024

Love the class, and the chef was great.

Gwen

27 Feb 2024

Great class. Learned a lot and the bread was delicious.