Join your host, David, in his spacious kitchen for a hands-on Orlando cooking class where you'll learn to create an authentic Italian or Mediterranean meal from recipes passed down through his family. Over the course of two hours, you'll prepare three dishes from scratch, including an appetizer or salad, handmade pasta with sauce, and a flavorful entrée. Your experience will conclude with a delicious dessert, thoughtfully prepared in advance by David. Enjoy learning tips and techniques in a relaxed setting before sitting down to savor the meal you've crafted together. Your 4-course menu varies according to the season and your dietary preferences. Please feel free to let David know your dietary requests, if any, when making your booking. If you choose the optional alcohol add-on, David offers wine. If you prefer to make lasagne or a dish that requires an extruded pasta such as bucatini, then your pasta won't be handmade.
Your host can accommodate food allergies and requests so please mention any dietary restrictions when booking. If you prefer a different cuisine than Mediterranean or Italian such as classic American fare (barbecue, burgers or Southern fried chicken), French, Spanish, Cuban, Mexican or Caribbean, please let David know when you make your booking.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Fresh salad with homemade vinaigrettePappardelle pasta in a Bolognese sauceChicken piccata with artichokes TiramisuGrowing up in an Italian American family, David was inspired by Sunday feasts at his great grandmother’s house, sparking his passion for cooking. With training from the Culinary Institute of America and experience running a food truck, he now owns a successful catering business named after his mother, Carmelina. Hosting cooking classes and sharing his culinary traditions, David makes every guest feel like family, blending storytelling with his love for Italian cuisine and culture.
"Excellent experience!!! Great Chief with tons of experience. We learned a great deal!!! Very
inviting experience!"
"Great date experience!
The chef had amazing personality and made the entire experience super enjoyable and comfortable! The food was amazing and came with tons of good demonstrations and explanations. The location was very welcoming and comfortable. And the dog was very cute!!"
"A once in a lifetime experience. Our private Orlando Italian Cooking Class with David was a very nice experience, we all enjoyed the cooking and had a great time. Our hosts were very hospitable and welcoming and we felt at home with them. The food was absolutely excellent! Truly, an experience that hopefully wont be the last. Will definitely do it again next time!"
