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 2-3 months in advance. Gift certificates are available for purchase anytime and are perfect for all occasions.
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, eager 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 (June- September, 2025)
*Classes are Listed alphabetically
*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
1.AMALFI COAST DINNER / $95
Friselle: (twice baked snack bread) peaches, burrata, hot & spicy honey, basil
Baked tilapia Amalfi style: panko, pine nuts, butter, lemon, wine, raisins, oregano
Ricotta cavatelli with lemon butter sauce
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 and polenta (stuffed meat rolls braised in a red sauce): pancetta, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, pine nuts
Pizza style homemade focaccia: fresh tomatoes, prosciutto, burrata, olive oil, basil
Lemon mousse: whipped cream, seasonal berries
Limoncello
3. AMALFI COAST DINNER / $95
Arancini (fried risotto balls) cheese, peas and pancetta, fresh tomato sauce
Grilled swordfish with a fruit topping: peaches, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe, sweet and sour sauce (agro d0lce)
Sorrento-style gnocchi (boiled then baked): butter, basil. mozzarella, lemon zest
Caprese chocolate almond cake with gelato (GF)
Limoncello
4. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95
Pandorato (fried stuffed bread pockets): cheese, prosciutto, lemon butter caper sauce
Green peach salad: peaches, EVOO, sugar, mint, black pepper, mixed greens
Risotto (main course): lemon, large shrimp, basil, Arborio rice, wine, onion
Ricotta orange cake with strawberries
Limoncello
5. AMALFI COAST DINNER/$95
Friselle (twice baked snack bread): pesto, tomatoes, burrata, prosciutto, balsamic drizzle
Flank steak topped with a tomato-olive-herb salad
Homemade rosemary focaccia: whipped ricotta, olive oil
Cannoli pie: pistachio cookie base, cannoli filing, powdered sugar
Limoncello
ARGENTINIAN DINNER/ $100 3.5 hours
Picadillo (empanadas) beef, spices, raisins, olives, eggs, puff pastry and chipotle aioli
Grilled pork tenderloin: green chimichurri
Potato salad: bacon, celery eggs, dill pickles & juice,mayo, sour cream mustard, crispy onions and chives
Grilled corn on the cob: smoked paprika, butter, lime juice, cilantro, s & p
Dulce de Leche sundae: caramelized bananas, toasted almonds, whipped cream
ASIAN FAVORITES/ $95
Chinese crab rangoons: cream cheese, scallions, celery, blackberry ginger dipping sauce
Thai green mango salad: sprouts, chilies, herbs, cashews, coconut
Korean hot wings: gochujang, BBQ sauce. scallions, sesame seeds
Vietnamese banh mi: chicken, herbs, cucumbers, chilies, pickled carrots & apples, spicy Asian dressing
Cold Vietnamese coffee and lemongrass tea will be served
1. CAJUN- CREOLE FAVORITES/$95
Fried green tomatoes: bacon jam, homemade pimento cheese
Shrimp & Grits: cheddar cheese, bacon, shrimp, hot sauce, tomatoes, scallions, chives, cream, Cajun seasoning
Corn maque choux (succotash): fresh corn, red pepper, scallions, basil, slap yo’ mama seasoning, tabasco, cream
Beignets (fried dough): powdered sugar
2. CAJUN-CREOLE FAVORITES/$95
Hot muffuletta dip with crostini
Fried green tomatoes: bacon onion jam, homemade pimento cheese
Chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya: rice, green peppers, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, Cajun seasonings
Cherries jubilee: vanilla ice cream, cherry brandy (Kirsch), orange juice
1. CHINESE DINNER/$95
Beef wonton soup: wonton wrappers, beef filling, beef broth, soy sauce, scallions
Pineapple chicken: pineapple ginger sauce, broccoli, toasted almonds
Yang chow fried rice: shrimp, chicken. pork, eggs, scallions. peas, carrots, yum yum sauce (optional)
Kung pao pork stir fry: spicy sauce, water chestnuts, red and green peppers, baby corn, mushrooms, chili crisps (optional)
Plum tea will be served
2. CHINESE DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
Hot and sour soup: beef broth, pork, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots
Steamed chicken dumplings: dumpling wrapper, chicken filling, lime-cilantro sauce
Honey hoisin ribs
Prawns (huge shrimp): creamy honey lemon sauce, steamed rice, broccoli, glazed walnuts, pineapple chunks
Plum tea will be served
3. CHINESE DINNER/ $95
Spicy peanut noodles: peanut butter sauce, pasta noodles, eggs, scallions, sprouts
Mandarin pancakes: vegetable and chicken stir fry, wheat wrapper, hoisin sauce
Pork pot stickers (fried): pork filling, chili dipping sauce, chili crisps (optional)
General Tso’s shrimp: spicy sauce, peanuts, steamed broccoli, white rice
Plum tea will be served
4. CHINESE DIM SUM (APPETIZERS)/$100 3.5 hours
Asian Crunchy slaw: red and green cabbage, tricolored sweet bell peppers, scallions, Asian dressing, peanuts, fried wonton strips
Chicken satays: peanut sauce, cilantro
Steamed pearl meatballs: beef filling, rice, spicy sauce, chili crisps (optional)
Shrimp and pork egg rolls: wheat wrapper, sweet & spicy orange dipping sauce
Crab rangoons: cream cheese, celery, scallions, water chestnuts, fig ginger dipping sauce
1. DATE NIGHT DINING (Southern)/$95
Deep fried mac & cheese appetizer
Tomato cobbler with side salad: mixture of cherry tomatoes, seasonings, drop biscuits, mixed greens, balsamic drizzle
Hot & crunchy chicken & waffles: red pepper flakes, corn flakes, sesame seeds, almonds, sugar, waffle batter, peach bourbon sauce
Peach fritters: almond flavored powdered sugar icing
Sweet ice tea will be served
2. DATE NIGHT DINING (French)/ $100,,,3.5 hour class
French onion soup: beef broth, onions, gruyere cheese, crispy fried onion garnish
Salad: mixed greens, apples, wedge of Brie, pistachios, honey, balsamic drizzle
Lamb chops with a plum compote: pesto coating, Panko crust, plums, lemon juice, honey, chilies
Gratin Dauphinoise: baked potatoes, cream, nutmeg, gruyere cheese
Chocolate soufflé
3. DATE NIGHT DINING/$100 (Thai)… 3.5 hour class
Tom Kha soup: chicken, mushrooms, coconut cream, lemongrass, lime, chicken broth
Green mango salad: sprouts, chilies. cashews, herbs and flavorful dressing
Salmon topped with pesto: sweet and sour cherry glaze
Pineapple fried rice: herbs, chilies, nuts, red grapes, caramelized onions, chilies, chili crisps (ptional)
Sticky rice for dessert: baked bourbon soaked pineapple, black sesame seeds, coconut milk, mint
Lemongrass tea will be served
4. DATE NIGHT DINING/ $95 (German Pub Fare)
Warm beer pretzel nuggets: bacon cheese sauce
Beer bratwurst: red cabbage, onions, hoagie bun
Warm German potato salad: onions, bacon, vinegar, sugar, scallions
Black Forest trifle: brownies, cherries soaked in Kirsch, whipped cream
Eiskaffe: coffee, ice cream
5. DATE NIGHT DINNER/$110 (American)
Heirloom tomato salad: arugula, blue cheese/goat cheese, vinaigrette, crispy shallots
Grilled halibut: peaches, cantaloupe, cucumber, spicy honey- butter-rum sauce
Jasmine rice
Grilled asparagus
Homemade peach pie: ice cream
DIM SUM CLASS (all noodles and wrappers are made from scratch): $110 4 hour class
Flakey scallion pancakes: chili dipping sauce, sesame seeds, scallions
Pan fried and steamed bao buns: pork filling, peanut sauce
Hand pulled noodles: these noodles will be used in a chicken lo mien dish for lunch
Chicken lo mein: vegetables, sprouts, mild sauce, hand pulled noodles
Golden baked buns: pork and apricot filling, hoisin sauce
1. EMILIA ROMAGNA DINNER / $95
Stracciatella soup: chicken broth, Parmesan egg noodles
Antipasto panzanella salad: homemade croutons, olives, roasted red peppers, salami, pancetta, cheese, tomatoes, balsamic drizzle
Bolognese style lasagna (layers of handmade pasta sheets filled with meat sauce and béchamel sauce)
Tiramisu: pound cake, coffee Kahlua syrup, mascarpone filling, cocoa powder
Limoncello
2. EMILIO ROMAGNA DINNER / $100 3.5 hours
Prosciutto e Melone: cantaloupe, prosciutto, basil, lemon
Pork osso bucco: polenta, homemade red sauce
Marinated and grilled seasonal vegetables
Zabaglione (warm egg custard) seasonal berries
Limoncello
1. FRENCH DINNER/$95
Chilled peach soup: peaches, yellow bell pepper, honey, cucumber, goat cheese, croutons
Fresh salad greens: radishes, cucumbers, basil, lemon dressing
Chicken Francaise: battered and fried chicken, lemon caper cream sauce
Duchess potatoes: whipped and piped into mounds
Lemon crepes: blueberry compote, brown butter sauce
2. FRENCH DINNER/ $100 3.5 hours
Soufflé and salad: mild blue cheese, fresh greens, fig compote
Grilled lamb chops: salsa of peaches, tomatoes, mint, peach balsamic drizzle
Grilled crostini with goat cheese
Vegetable: sugar snap peas, snow peas, honey, citrus vinaigrette
Pithivier for dessert: Puff pastry tart filled with almond cream
3. FRENCH DINNER/ $95
Tomato pie: puff pastry, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, ricotta cheese, balsamic drizzle, mixed green side salad
Spatchcocked Cornish hen: cherry wine sauce
French gnocchi: dough, butter, Parmesan chese
Asparagus mimosas: crispy capers, hard boiled eggs, chives, parsley, vinaigrette
French chocolate ganache tart: pecan crust, dark chocolate, raspberries,
FRENCH BISTRO FARE/$95
French onion soup: croutons, gruyere cheese topping, crispy fried onion garnish
Croque Madame/Monsieur: (hot ham & cheese sandwich) gruyere cheese, fried egg/optional
Salad: arugula/frisee, bacon, croutons, poached egg (optional)
Raspberry soufflé
GREEK BAKING CLASS & LUNCH / $110 (Limited to 6 people, 4 hours)
Includes delicious phyllo 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
Portokalopita ( phyllo and orange custard cake) : orange juice, cinnamon syrup
Galatopita: phyllo pie shell, baklava layer, rich custard layer
Lunch: Greek feta, asparagus and orzo salad, spanakopita, sampling of goodies, coffee, tea, water
1. GREEK DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
Spiced lamb appetizer: phyllo dough, apricots, raisins, dried cherries, dried spices, Tzatziki sauce
Greek flatbread
Beef souvlaki (skewers) garlic, lemon, spices, flatbread, tzatziki sauce
Asparagus couscous salad: Kalamata olives, alnonds, feta cheese, lemon dressing
Portokalopita (cake): phyllo dough, custard, cinnamon syrup
2. GREEK DINNER/$95
Saganaki (Kasseri cheese flambeed): tomatoes, crostini
Greek panzanella salad: cucumber, sweet bell peppers, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onion, feta and warm croutons
Moussaka: (eggplant & ground beef casserole): béchamel, homemade tomato sauce
Galatopita milk pie: phyllo dough, baklava layer, custard layer
1. MEXICAN DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
Salad: cucumbers, peaches, tomatoes, jalapenos,cilantro, lime juice, queso fresco cheese
Grilled porterhouse pork chops (reverse seared): chipotle blackberry sauce
Ranchero corn on the cob: mayo, lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt, cotija cheese
Mexican cornbread: corn, onion, red peppers, jalapenos, Monterrey jack cheese, honey & butter
“HOT” hot chocolate lava cakes: flour, butter, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cocoa powder, vanilla ice cream
2. MEXICAN FAVORITES/ $100 3.5 hours
Queso fundido with tortilla chips: chorizo, pepperjack cheese, mozzarella, jalapenos, green chilies
Tortilla soup: chicken broth, ancho chilies, cilantro, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and fried tortilla strips
Puffy shrimp tacos: pineapple salsa
Huevos rancheros burrito: onion, tomatoes, chipotle in adobo sauce, black beans, eggs, avocado, flour tortilla
Churros: cinnamon sugar and Dulce de leche sauce
1. MOROCAN DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
Chicken b’stila: phyllo dough pie, nuts powdered sugar, eggs, Moroccan side salad
Lamb tagine with green olives, carrots and lemon
Couscous: saffron, mint, dates
Kanafeh: (phyllo dessert) shredded phyllo dough layers with a pastry cream center, seasonal berries, mint
Moroccan coffee will be served with dessert
Moroccan mint tea will be served with the meal
2. MOROCCAN DINNER/ $100 3.5 hours
Moroccan meatballs: flatbread, herbs, spices, ground beef, Pomegranate glaze
Moroccan grilled chicken: Moroccan spices
Sweet cinnamon couscous: raisins, apricots, cinnamon
Chocolate Casablanca mousse; dark chocolate, eggs, vanilla, sugar, cardamom, Cinnamon, cream
Moroccan coconut cookies
Mint tea will be served and Moroccan coffee with dessert
1. PASTA GRANNIES/$100 3.5 hours
Appetizer: Cacio e pepe (cheese & black pepper pasta) buccatini pasta, pecorino cheese
Cavatelli: ricotta, flour, corn, tomatoes, pancetta
Panzanella Salad: warm croutons, peaches, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, prosciutto, mozzarella, vinaigrette
“Sunday Sauce:” pork ribs, meatballs, sausage, red sauce, homemade pappardelle, Parmesan cheese
Limoncello
2. PASTA GRANNIES/$95
Pici (hand rolled pasta): Pesto of bacon, basil, Parmesan, lemon, oil, chili flakes, toasted panko crumbs
Tomato and summer fruit salad: arugula, Burrata, balsamic drizzle
Cheese ravioli: lemon cream sauce, asparagus, peas, lemon slices, Parmesan cheese
Alla Famiglia Bolognese: pork, veal, beef, pancetta, carrots, celery, onion, tomato sauce, wine, sage, thyme, cream, fettuccine
Limoncello
3. PASTA GRANNIES/ $95
Potato gnocchi: Parmesan cheese, peas, prosciutto mushrooms, chicken broth
Mixed green salad with Parmesan crisps: arugula, romaine, radicchio, Belgium endive, artichokes, olives, Parmesan
Cheese manicotti with crepes: red sauce, pesto sauce, béchamel sauce
Fettuccine carbonara: pasta, Parmesan cheese, pancetta, black pepper
Limoncello
4. PASTA GRANNIES/$95
“Real” Fettuccine Alfredo: Parmesan cheese, lots of butter, pasta water, fettuccine
Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, warm pan fried croutons, Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressings
Cavatelli: lemon, spinach, hazelnuts, cream
Farfalle: burst tomatoes, charred corn, chili flakes, and shrimp
Limoncello
5. PASTA GRANNIES/$95
Cheese ravioli: tomato-butter vodka sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil
Antipasto salad: mixed greens, olives, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, provolone cheese, pepperoni, sugared walnuts, vinaigrette
Sorrento gnocchi (boiled then baked in a casserole) fresh tomato sauce, potatoes, chilies, basil, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese
Cannelloni (crepes with meat filling): ground veal, prosciutto, mortadella, red sauce and béchamel (white) sauce
Limoncello
SOUTHERN DINNER/$95
Fried mac n cheese appetizer
Fried chicken (reverse cooking method): rosemary honey
Braised collard greens
Buttermilk biscuits: butter, honey
Warm blueberry cobbler: ice cream
SOUTHERN FAVORITES/ $95 3.5 hours
Homemade biscuits and sausage gravy
Fried Green tomatoes: bacon jam, pimento cheese
Southern panzanella salad: fried cornbread croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, greens, sweet bell peppers, fried chicken nuggets, vinaigrette
Individual carrot cakes: cream cheese frosting
SPANISH TAPAS/$100 3.5 hours
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
1. THAI DNNER/$100 3.5 hours
Summer rolls (rice paper): chicken, vegetables, needles, herbs, lime cilantro sauce
Pork spring rolls (fried): spicy dipping sauce
Green mango salad: sprouts, cashews, chilies, coconut, Thai dressing
Grilled flank steak: jaew sauce, sticky rice, chili crisps
Dessert wontons (fried): lychees, strawberries, golden syrup
2. THAI/$95
Tom Kha Gai (soup): chicken broth, lemograss, mushrooms, chicken, chilies, cilantro, scallions
Steamed chicken dumplings: spicy peanut sauce
Pork jantaboon: rice noodles, pork, chilies, scallions, sprouts, peanuts, herbs
Thai custard: banana sauce
Lemongrass iced tea will be served
3. THAI DINNER/$95
Tom yum soup: shrimp, chilies, lemongrass, chicken broth’ kaffir lime, shallots, mushrooms, tomatoes
Crispy peanut baskets: wonton wrappers, ground pork, red curry, peanuts, scallions, cilantro
Maple ginger salmon : mango salsa, chilies
Coconut rice
Deep fried bananas: honey, coconut
THAI & VIETNAMESE/$100 3.5 hours
Thai corn fritters: peanut & cucumber salsa
Baby back ribs: Vietamese sauce
Fried rice with yum, yum sauce: fried egg (optional), chili crisps, peas, carrots, scallions
Chicken banh mi sandwich: chili mayo, cucumbers, pickled carrots & pears, variety of herbs, chilies
Lemongrass iced tea will be served
1. TUSCAN DINNER/ $100
Bruschetta: whipped ricotta, prosciutto, figs, balsamic drizzle
Stuffed pork tenderloin medallions: prunes, pancetta, served with a fresh orange sauce
Homemade cavatelli: basil-butter sauce
Grilled seasonal vegetables
Original tiramisu: lady fingers, mascarpone filling, coffee, cocoa
Limoncello
2. TUSCAN DINNER/$95
Spring herb soup with fregola (pasta)
Beef Milanese (breaded and fried) topped with a salad of mixed greens
Focaccia pizza style: prosciutto, tomatoes, basil, burrata
Vanilla panna cotta: raspberry compote, Chambord
Limoncello
3. TUSCAN DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
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)
Limoncello
4. TUSCAN DINNER/$95
Caesar Salad: homemade dressing & croutons
Rosy chicken piccata: tomato, lemon butter, caper sauce
Baked cacio e pepe tart: Parmesan cheese, black pepper, bucatini pasta, basil & tomato garnish
Zabaglione (warm egg custard): seasonal berries
Limoncello
5. TUSCAN DINNER/$95
Grilled eggplant involtini : prosciutto mozzarella, and basil
Grilled cod: with zucchini stuffing: bread, herbs, seasonings
Milanese risotto: saffron, asparagus bits, butter, wine, Parmesan
Blackberry tiramisu: pound cake, mascarpone filling, Chambord and blackberries
Limoncello
6.TUSCAN DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
Stuffed melon wedge: prosciutto, basil, lemon, black pepper
Fried zucchini: lemon wedges, marinara sauce
Veal scaloppini: Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms
Polenta: cream, cheese
Ground hazelnut ricotta cake: chocolate icing, gelato
Limoncello
VIETNAMESE DINNER/$100 3.5 hours
Chicken Pho (soup): flavorful broth, cilantro, chilies, lime, sprouts, rice noodles, basil
Grilled meatball lettuce wrap: cucumbers, pineapple, herbs, peanut sauce
Saigon noodle stir fry: shrimp, pork, chicken, herbs, scallions, bok choy, asparagus, chilies, rice noodles, flavorful broth
Lemongrass grilled beef bahn mi sandwich: flank steak, pickled carrots, cucumbers, herbs, chilies, Asian mayo
Lemongrass tea will be served