All private parties and corporate team building classes are hands-on, designed for 6-10 people, and typically last 3 hours, with some extending to 3.5 hours.
For weekend parties, we recommend booking early, as dates fill up 3–4 months in advance. Gift certificates are available for purchase anytime and are perfect for any occasion.
How to Get Started:
- Please call 412-362-0679 for all for available dates.
- Let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Choose your menu.
- Come hungry, ready to learn, and enjoy—classes are BYOB!
- Call 412-362-0679 to order gift certificates for all occasions
Health Note: Please do not attend if you have FLU/COVID symptoms or have been in contact with someone who tested positive.
Menu Selections (March-June, 2025)
*Prices are per person (no sales tax or added processing fees).
*Note: the price does not include a gratuity for the cooking assistant.
*Gift certificates are available by calling 412-362-0679
Asian Cuisine Menus
1. ASIAN FAVORITES/$95
Chinese sizzling rice soup: shrimp, tomato broth, rice, carrots, peas, corn, water chestnuts
Thai green mango salad: sprouts, chilies, herbs, cashews, coconut
Vietnamese banh mi: chicken, herbs, cucumbers, chilies, pickled carrots & apples, spicy Asian dressing
Korean hot wings
Cold Vietnamese coffee
2. CHINESE/$95
Beef wonton soup
Crab rangoons: cream cheese, celery, water chestnuts, blackberry ginger sauce
Fried pineapple chicken: pineapple ginger sauce, toasted almonds
Yang chow fried rice: shrimp, chicken, pork, eggs, scallions. peas, carrots
Plum tea
3. CHINESE DINNER/$95
Egg drop soup: chicken broth, eggs
Pork pot stickers, chili sauce
Beef stir fry: broccoli, mushrooms, golden noodle pancake
Banana-mango fried dessert rolls: ice cream, chocolate sauce
Plum tea
4. CHINESE DINNER/$100 (to die for!)
Velvet corn & chicken soup
Steamed chicken dumplings, sweet & sour lime sauce
Honey hoisin ribs
Prawns (huge shrimp ): creamy honey lemon sauce, white rice, broccoli, glazed walnuts, pineapple chunks
Plum tea
5. CHINESE DINNER/$95
Spicy peanut noodles: sprouts, egg skin strips, scallions, peanut butter
Mandarin pancakes: pork, vegetables, hoisin sauce
Chicken stir fry: snow peas, red pepper, mangoes, sweet & spicy sauce
Pineapple fried rice: cashews, sprouts, scallions, grapes/currants, chilies
Plum tea
6. CHINESE DINNER/$95
Steamed chicken siu mai (dumplings), peanut sauce
Pork lettuce wraps: chilies, peanuts, water chestnuts, mushrooms
Vegetable rice paper rolls, sweet and sour lime sauce
General Tso’s chicken: peanuts, broccoli, white rice, tangy sauce
Plum tea
DIM SUM (appetizers)/$110 4 hour class Limited to 6 people and extras can be taken home
Coconut shrimp, spicy blackberry sauce
Char siu (BBQ pork)
Steamed pork buns
Shanghai soup dumplings (chicken broth inside the dumplings), spicy dipping sauce
Pork and shrimp egg rolls, Napa cabbage, sprouts, water chestnuts, sweet & spicy apricot dipping sauce
Plum tea
1. KOREAN/$95
Hot wings
BBQ beef lettuce wraps
Gochujang shrimp & vegetable skewers
Kimchi fried rice with fried egg/optional
2. KOREAN/$95
Pork and Kim chi dumplings, dipping sauce
Beef and noodle lettuce wrap
Korean style short ribs (flanken cut)
Japchae (vegetable-noodle stir fry)
1. THAI DINNER / $95
Bang bang shrimp, lettuce cup, sriracha sauce
Lemongrass salad: Napa cabbage, green beans, coconut, cashews, mint, cilantro, scallions
Beef pad see ew: fresh rice noodles, mushrooms, eggs, chilies, baby bok choy, flavorful brown sauce
Pork red curry: pineapple, peas, cherry tomatoes, green beans, chilies, jasmine rice
Lemongrass tea
2. THAI DINNER / $95
Panang curry mussels: chilies. tomatoes, basil, grilled crostini
Pesto salmon, sweet & spicy cherry sauce
Green mango salad: sprouts, nuts, chilies, basil
Pineapple fried rice, shallots cashews, eggs, scallions, chilies, grapes/currants
Lemongrass tea
3. THAI DINNER / $95
Corn fritters, peanuts, cucumbers, sweet & spicy sauce
Thai fruit salad: mango, pineapple, lychees, bananas, ginger lime syrup
Pork pad Thai: spouts, chilies, eggs, basil
Coconut shrimp, jasmine rice, red curry sauce, mint
Lemongrass tea
THAI & VIETNAMESE FAVORITES / $95
Tom ka gai soup: chicken, mushrooms, chilies, lemongrass, coconut cream broth
Vietnamese beef banh mi sandwich: Asian spicy mayo, herbs, pickled pears, carrots, cucumbers, chilies
Vietnamese sweet and sour chicken stir fry: red & green peppers, pineapple, carrots, scallions, rice
Thai deep fried bananas: rolled in brown sugar, honey in coconut, ice cream
Lemongrass tea
1. VIETNAMESE DINNER / $95
Chicken pho: rice noodles, variety of herbs, sprouts, chilies, chicken broth
Shrimp rice paper rolls, noodles, lettuce, peanut sauce
Pork noodle bowls: rice noodles, Napa cabbage, cucumbers, herbs, sprouts, carrots, sriracha, nuoc cham
Coconut flan
Vietnamese coffee
2. VIETNAMESE DINNER/$95
Beef meatball wraps: lettuce leaves, herbs, cucumber, pineapple, peanut sauce
Pork banh mi sandwich: spicy Asian mayo, herbs, cucumber slices, chilies, pickled apples & carrots
Saigon rice noodle dish: pork, shrimp, chicken, asparagus, baby Bok choy, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts
Ginger flavored sticky rice, mangoes
Cold Vietnamese coffee
Baking Menus
FRENCH PASTRY CLASS & LUNCH/$110 (Limited to 6 people, 4 hours)
Pastry items will be sampled and the remainder taken home…(bring a few containers). There will be a concentration on piping skills, working with a variety of doughs, chocolate, pastry cream and an emphasis on presentation.
Lunch: Quiche Lorraine, side salad, crepe Suzettes, coffee, tea, water
Class: Pecan crusted chocolate torte with raspberries, Crepe Suzette, Quiche Lorraine, eclairs & profiteroles, Mille-Feuille (Napoleans)
GREEK PHYLLO CLASS & LUNCH / $110 (Limited to 6 people, 4 hours)
Includes desserts to take home. Please bring a few containers for any leftovers!
Spanakopita: spinach, phyllo, feta
Kaitifi (similar to baklava): walnuts, almonds, phyllo, sweet citrusy syrup
Galaktoboureko: semolina vanilla custard, phyllo dough, honey syrup
Galatopita: phyllo pie shell, baklava layer, rich custard layer
Lunch: Greek feta and orzo salad, spanakopita, sampling of goodies, coffee, tea, water
NEAPOLITAN PIZZA CLASS/ $110 (Limited to 6 people, 4 hours)
Includes fresh pizza dough to take home. Please bring a few containers for any leftovers!
Pizza rolls: mozzarella, prosciutto, basil, tomato sauce
Pizza: sausage, pepperoni, red sauce, mozzarella
Caesar salad, homemade dressing, warm croutons
Pizza: ricotta, figs, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic drizzle
Pizza: goat cheese, caramelized onions, crispy pancetta, rosemary
Limoncello
Date Night Menus
1. DATE NIGHT DINING / $100
Salad: mixed green, roasted butternut squash, wine-macerated pears, candied pecans, honey vinaigrette, goat cheese
Bone in pork loin roast, mostarda (mixed fruit sauce)
Acorn squash, maple syrup, butter
Brussel sprouts, bacon, balsamic drizzle
Chocolate fudge cake sundae
2. DATE NIGHT DINING / $100 (3.5 to 4 hours)
Shrimp & corn chowder
Lamb chops: basil pesto crumb topping, pear compote
Duchess potatoes: mashed potatoes piped into mounds
Grilled zucchini, whipped ricotta, chili oil and toasted almonds
Homey ricotta cheesecake, pineapples topping, almonds
3. DATE NIGHT DINING/$95
Alsatian bacon, cheese & onion tart: pizza dough, fromage blanc, creme fraiche, nutmeg & cayenne pepper
Grilled salmon, cherry chipotle sauce
Roasted potato salad with sauce gribiche: creamy egg dressing, cornichons, capers & variety of herbs
Individual lemon-lime tarts, butter cookie crust
4. DATE NIGHT DINING/ $100
Heirloom tomato and burrata salad
Grilled veal chops: rosemary, garlic, olive oil, lemon
Potato casserole : butter, cream, gruyere cheese
Butter roasted carrots with a spicy hazelnut crumble
Lemon meringue tart
5. DATE NIGHT DINING/$95
Fried green tomatoes, bacon-onion jam, pimento cheese
Southern biscuits and sausage gravy
Shrimp and cheesy grits
Homemade peach pie and ice cream
French Cuisine Menus
1. FRENCH DINNER / $100
Blue cheese souffle (very mild): fig compote, French salad
Grilled lamb chops, garlic & rosemary marinade, charred oranges
Potatoes Anna: thinly sliced potatoes arranged in a circle then baked)
Asparagus Hollandaise
Blueberry lemon crepes in a brown butter sauce
2. FRENCH DINNER/$95
Salad: mixed greens, apples, warm wedge of brie, honey, pistachios, balsamic drizzle, crostini
Chicken Fricassee, white wine, cream, mushrooms
French gnocchi (boiled then baked in butter and cheese)
French sticky toffee pudding cake, French vanilla ice cream
3. FRENCH DINNER / $95
Alsatian bacon, onion and cheese tart
Chicken cordon blue: chicken stuffed with ham, Swiss cheese, breaded and served with a sauce
French peasant salad: frisee/greens, Belgium endive, bacon, Roquefort cheese, tomatoes, potatoes, croutons
Dauphinoise potatoes: gruyere cheese, butter, cream
Pear tart tatin: puff pastry crust, French vanilla ice cream
4. FRENCH DINNER/ $100
Puff pastry tart: caramelized onion, mushrooms, goat cheese
Arugula salad: bacon lardons, crostini, poached egg (optional)
Marseille style shrimp stew: fennel, orange zest, white wine, clam broth, garlicky rouille on toast
Lemon creme brulee & palmiers (French puff pastry sugar cookies)
5. FRENCH BISTRO FARE/ $95
French onion soup, melted gruyere baguette slices
Nicoise salad: Bibb lettuce, hard boiled eggs, thin green beans, radishes, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, tuna, nicoise olives
Croque Madame/ Monsieur: hot ham & cheese sandwich, béchamel sauce, with/without egg
Chocolate souffle
German Cuisine Menus
1. GERMAN DINNER / $110
Homemade potato pancake appetizer, sour cream, homemade applesauce
Schnitzel ala Holstein: breaded & fried veal, fried egg, lemon-butter-caper sauce
Braised red cabbage
Spätzle, brown butter, parsley
Black Forest trifles: brownies, cherries in Kirsch, whipped cream
2. GERMAN HAUFBRAUHAUS/$95
German pizza: cream fraiche/sour cream, bacon, onions, caraway seeds
Beer simmered bratwurst, onions, red cabbage, bun
German potato salad: bacon, onions and a warm sweet and sour dressing
Homemade Bavarian pretzels: sweet mustard sauce/cinnamon sugar
Greek Cuisine Menu
1. GREEK DINNER / $95
Spanakopita appetizers, lemon sauce
Greek Panzanella salad: tomatoes, sweet peppers, red onion, feta cheese, cucumbers, fennel, olives, homemade croutons
Pastitsio (Greek beef lasagna)
Galatopita phyllo pie: phyllo crust, baklava layer, custard layer
2. GREEK DINNER/$95
Avgolemono soup: lemon soup, orzo, pepper, nutmeg
Spanakopita triangles: spinach-feta appetizers, lemon sauce
Orzo salad with vegetables, feta cheese
Skewered pork souvlaki, honeyed apricots
Kataifi (shredded phyllo dough): almonds, walnuts, sweet syrup
Indian Cuisine Menu
INDIAN DINNER/$100
Punjabi chicken kebabs: homemade naan, mint sauce
Butter chicken curry
Saffron rice, mango chutney, cucumber riata
Kheer (rice pudding) almonds, pistachios, raisins
Chai tea
Italian Cuisine Menus
(Recipes from culinary excursions to Amalfi, Capri, Naples, Sorrento, Ravello, Tuscany, Bologna, Parma and Modena)
1.AMALFI COAST DINNER / $95
Salad: Eggplant involtini (Caprese style): ricotta, fresh tomatoes. basil
Breaded and fried chicken: creamy lemon butter sauce, pistachios
Fettucine, fried zucchini sauce (Stanley Tucci’s fav)
Torta Caprese all’ Arancia: GF cake, candied oranges, orange syrup
Limoncello
2. AMALFI COAST DINNER / $95
Caprese salad: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, strawberries, blackberries, balsamic drizzle
Braciole (stuffed meat rolls braised in a red sauce)
Homemade focaccia
Cassatelle (Fried hand pies): pastry dough, Marsala wine, ricotta, mascarpone, lemon & orange zest, chocolate chips, cinnamon
Limoncello
3. AMALFI COAST DINNER / $95
Arancini (fried risotto balls) cheese, peas and pancetta, tomato sauce
Chicken caponata; eggplant, pistachios, tomatoes, raisins, celery, olives
Sorrento-style gnocchi, creamy basil butter
Caprese chocolate almond cake with gelato (GF)
Limoncello
4. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95
Green apple slaw: Bibb lettuce, fennel, Parmesan cheese, hazelnuts,
Grilled swordfish, fresh cherry tomato sauce, lemon-basil butter
Risotto: peas, asparagus, butter, wine, shallots, parsley
Ricotta orange cake with strawberries
Limoncello
5. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95
Sorrento baked gnocchi casserole, fresh tomato sauce
Flank steak topped with a tomato-olive-herb salad
Homemade rosemary focaccia, whipped ricotta
Panna cotta (custard): salted caramel sauce, hazelnuts
Limoncello
1. EMIGLIA ROMAGNA DINNER / $95
Bruschetta: pesto, creamy ricotta, roasted red peppers, and a balsamic drizzle
Cheese tortellini en brodo (broth)
Spinach fettuccine: butter sauce, prosciutto, Parmesan cheese
Zuppa Inglese (Italian trifle): pound cake, Marsala syrup, pastry cream, and whipped cream
Limoncello
2. EMILIA ROMAGNA DINNER / $95
Stracciatella soup: chicken broth, Parmesan egg noodles
Antipasto panzanella salad: olives, roasted red peppers, salami, pancetta, cheese, tomatoes, balsamic drizzle
Bolognese style lasagna (layers of handmade pasta sheets with layers of meat sauce and béchamel sauce between each layer)
Tiramisu: pound cake, coffee Kahlua syrup, mascarpone filling, cocoa powder
Limoncello
3. EMILIO ROMAGNA DINNER / $100
Prosciutto e Melone: cantaloupe, prosciutto, basil
Piadina (homemade flatbread): prosciutto, mortadella, basil, tomato and cheese
Pork osso bucco, polenta, red sauce
Torta Barozzi (chocolate-coffee-almond cake)
Limoncello
1. PASTA GRANNIES DINNER / $95
Pici (hand-rolled spaghetti): mascarpone, spinach, hazelnuts, lemon sauce
Salad: mixed greens, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, golden raisins and maple glazed walnuts
Fettuccine Carbonara: eggs, pancetta
Cheese ravioli, red sauce
Limoncello
2. PASTA GRANNIES / $95
Bucatini pasta in cacio e pepe sauce: cheese, black pepper
Caesar salad with homemade dressing and warm croutons
Cavatelli b(ricotta pasta) marsala wine, cream, mushrooms, hazelnuts, gorgonzola cheese (optional)
Manicotti: fresh pasta dough, ricotta cheese, red sauce, white sauce, pesto sauce
Limoncello
3. PASTA GRANNIES/$95
Potato gnocchi, spring peas, prosciutto
Panzanella antipasto salad: variety of vegetables, olives, tomatoes, salami, prosciutto, basil and warm homemade croutons
Pici (hand rolled spaghetti): caramelized onion sauce, toasted bread crumbs
Homemade cannelloni with meat filling: homemade pasta, tomato sauce, béchamel sauce
Limoncello
4. PASTA GRANNIES/$95
Raviolo (very large cheese ravioli with a raw egg yolk): brown butter basil sauce
Salad: tomato, seasonal fruit, burrata, balsamic drizzle
Alla Familia Bolognese: meat sauce, homemade pappardelle
Cavatelli: (ricotta pasta) peas, asparagus, creamy lemon sauce
Limoncello
1. TUSCAN DINNER/ $100
Stracciatella soup (chicken soup with egg strands for noodles)
Bone in pork loin, rosemary-parsley crust, mostarda (pears and dried fruit compote with a sweet and spicy sauce)
Homemade cavatelli in a basil butter sauce
Italian rice pie in phyllo dough: pecans, honey
Limoncello
2. TUSCAN DINNER/$95
Spring herb soup with fregola (pasta)
Beef Milanese (breaded and fried) topped with a salad
Homemade focaccia
Lemon mousse with almond cookies
Limoncello
3. TUSCAN DINNER/$100
Grilled salad: grilled croutons, red peppers, zucchini, & onion, parsley-walnut pesto, cannellini beans, fresh tomatoes
Chicken scarpariello: red sauce, hot sausage, onions, sweet & hot peppers
Smacafam: sweet Italian sausage and cheese bread
Sour cherry cheese crostata (tart/pie)
4. TUSCAN DINNER/$95
Mozzarella in Carrozza: fried cheese sandwich, lemon caper sauce
Caesar Salad: homemade dressing & croutons
Florentine chicken casserole: fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, homemade fettuccine
Tazza di torta: chocolate hazelnut affogato mug cake
Sip of limoncello
Moroccan Menu
MOROCCAN/$100
B’stilla (phyllo pie): chicken, almonds, eggs, powder sugar, cinnamon
Salad: mixed greens, oranges, radishes, walnuts, red onion
Chicken tagine: (stew) raisins, herbs, cinnamon, apricots, orange flower water
Couscous (pasta)
Kanafeh: phyllo dough, pastry cream, condensed milk, orange blossom syrup, almonds, berries
Mint tea
South of the Border Dinners:
1. ARGENTINA/$100
Picadillo (empanadas): beef, spices, raisins, olives, eggs, puff pastry, Chipotle aioli
Grilled flank steak & sausage: red & green chimichurri
Potato salad: peas, onions, carrots, apples, corn. lime juice, mayonnaise
Dulce de leche sundae with caramelized bananas
1. MEXICAN DINNER/ $95
Queso fundido: chorizo, pepperjack cheese, mozzarella, jalapenos, green chilies, tortilla chips
Fried flautas: beef, flour tortillas, avocado cream, lime juice
Chicken enchilada casserole: cheese, chilies, tomatillos, sour cream, lime juice
Churros: cinnamon sugar, chocolate & Dulce de leche sauces
2. MEXICAN DINNER/$100
Tortilla soup: chicken, corn, avocados, tomatoes, chilies, fried tortilla, lime
Watermelon salad: greens mango, strawberries, jicama, avocado, tequila dressing
Grilled pork chops with a chipotle peach sauce
Cheesy rice with corn and poblano peppers
Sopapilla cheesecake pie: cream cheese, butter, honey, crescent rolls
SPANISH TAPAS/$100
Warm mixed olives , Manchego cheese, crostini
Tapas rolls: puff pastry, serrano ham, fig jam, Manchego cheese
Grilled shrimp & romesco sauce (pureed sweet red peppers, nuts and bread)
Croquettes: (fried potato balls) chicken, ham, quince sauce
Grilled zucchini, salsa verde (fresh herb sauce)
Flank steak on crostini: roasted red peppers, chutney, goat cheese
Sangria: mango, strawberries, oranges, mint, white wine