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

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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

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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!

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Jose

26 Jun 2025

This was an amazing experience ! As soon as we walked in the door we were taken back by the setting, ambiance, vibe that was set for us. Also, we were blessed with the opportunity to share the space with an amazing couple. Chef Dan is hilarious, knows his profession & was a great host. Very informative & the food turned out DELICIOUS. My wife & i truly enjoyed our experience with Dan “Fish Sauce” the man

$ 99.99 Per person

all-inclusive: 3-hour class, meal and taxes.


This class does not have any dates.

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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.

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