Cooking Class: Authentic Italian Comfort Food
A menu meant for comfort, with the feel of a traditional Sunday Italian dinner.
Philadelphia native Chef Daniel is eager to show you how to create a selection of comfort dishes inspired by his own family experiences. In this hands-on cooking class, he’ll teach you how to create your own tradition of family, fun and amazing food!
Prepare a meal that includes a roasted squash salad, a unique focaccia pizza made with truffle oil and potatoes and a Sunday gravy pasta loaded with meatballs and sausage. And what would a comfort meal be without dessert? You’ll make a classic tiramisu with espresso and Sambuca for a warming sweet treat to conclude your lesson.
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Roasted Squash Salad
With hazelnuts, mozzarella and a balsamic reduction
Focaccia Pizza
With rosemary, sea salt, Yukon gold potatoes, roasted garlic and truffle oil
Sunday Gravy
Pasta with meatballs, sausage, broccoli rabe and ricotta
Tiramisu
With ladyfingers, espresso, mascarpone, Sambuca and cocoa
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Mother's Day, Valentine's, Singles, Pasta Making, Pizza Making
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Jack
02 Apr 2025
What a great time! Chef Dan was knowledgeable, patient, and very friendly. My wife and I highly recommend any of his classes
Shari
02 Feb 2023
Last night I took Chef Daniel’s “Authentic Italian Comfort Food" class and had a wonderful time. I learned a lot and cannot wait to attempt some of the recipes at home. I was always too intimidated to attempt fresh pasta but with the right tools and techniques it doesn’t seem so daunting. Chef Daniel was also very welcoming and informative. I’d love to take another one of his classes one day!
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Nicole
04 May 2025
This was a Christmas gift for my husband who always wanted to take a cooking class. We felt right at home in Dan's kitchen. It was a great mix of showing us techniques and allowing us to try but also keeping things moving. The food was delicious and Dan was an excellent teacher and host. We would highly recommend.
Event location: Philadelphia
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Meet your chef
After graduating from culinary school, Chef Daniel completed an internship in Umbria, Italy and became a sous chef shortly afterward, partnering with Iron Chef Jose Garces. He's spent the last five years as the go-to chef for a selection of eateries within a restaurant group that has helped elevate a neighborhood in disrepair into a desirable upscale destination.
