Cooking Classes

How It Works

From the first knead to the last bite, Vinnie guides you through it all.

1. Choose Your Class

Pick a class, set a date and tell us about your group. We’ll help you build the menu around what your guests like.

2. We Bring Everything

Vinnie arrives with all the ingredients your group needs. Fresh ingredients and tools, all set up for you.

3. Learn Hands-On

Roll your sleeves up and cook alongside Vinnie, step by step. Everyone gets hands-on, no experience needed.

4. Sit Down and Enjoy

Gather around the table to enjoy what you made, and leave with the skills to make it again.

Build your class:

1 Antipasto ✦ 1 Pasta or Risotto ✦ 1 Dolce

About 3 hours · 4 to 12 guests · All ingredients and equipment included

Course One

Antipasti

Choose 1. Vinnie prepares it while you get started:

Bruschetta

Insalata Caprese

Grilled bread rubbed with garlic, topped with ripe tomato and basil.

Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and basil, finished with olive oil.

Frisella

Twice-baked bread softened and topped with tomatoes, olive oil, oregano and basil.

Course Two

The Class

Choose 1 from the following:

Fresh Cavatelli

Handmade Ravioli

Make cavatelli by hand from scratch, then finish them in your choice of sauce.

Make the dough from scratch, then fill and shape your own ravioli with a creamy ricotta filling.

Gnocchi

Learn the light touch behind tender, hand-shaped gnocchi.

Fresh Tagliatelle

Make the dough from scratch, roll it out and cut your own tagliatelle.

Learn the technique behind a creamy risotto, from toasting the rice to the final stir of butter and cheese.

Risotto

Pasta sauces include Broccoli Rabe & Sausage, Brown Butter & Sage, Pesto, and Pomodoro e Basilico. Risotto flavors vary by season.

Course Three

Dolci

Choose 1:

Affogato

Cannoli

Vanilla gelato with a shot of hot espresso poured over the top.

Crisp pastry shells filled to order with sweetened ricotta cream and chocolate chips.

Add-on

Make fresh ricotta from scratch alongside Vinnie and taste it while it’s still warm.

Add Hands-On Homemade Ricotta, +$20 per guest

Optional