Cooking Class: Homemade Preserves & Pantry Cooking
Make jams, pickles and pantry staples while learning simple preservation techniques in this cooking class.
Learn how to stock your pantry and make the most of fresh ingredients in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Alessandra. You’ll explore easy, time-tested preservation methods while preparing a variety of flavorful pantry staples, including pear jam, onion agrodolce, Swiss chard stem relish, parsley oil, pickled fennel and sweet-and-sour peppers. Along the way, Chef Alessandra will share practical tips that take the mystery out of food preservation and make it approachable to recreate at home. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with homemade treats ready to enjoy, gift or save for later. Book your spot today!
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Pear Jam
With pears and sugar
Onion Agrodolce
Sweet and sour onion relish
With onions, vinegar and sugar
Swiss Chard Stem Relish
With Swiss chard stems, vinegar and garlic
Parsley Oil
Bright green herb oil
With fresh parsley and olive oil
Pickled Fennel
With fennel, vinegar and spices
Sweet and Sour Peppers
With bell peppers, vinegar and sugar
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 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
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- LabelsVegetarian, Healthy, Gourmet, Beginner, Mother's Day, Fun
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Kimberly
12 Jan 2026
Alessandra was fun, interesting, and most importantly, knowledgeable. It was interesting that the class was in the middle of a bar, I expected it to be in a kitchen.
Luis
09 Jan 2026
Chef Alessandra was incredibly friendly and personable, which made the entire cooking class such a fun and welcoming experience. The food turned out absolutely delicious, and everything was explained in a way that was easy to follow. I had a great time and will definitely be taking another one of her classes in the future. Highly recommend!
Alexander
09 Jan 2026
We had an excellent time, Chef Alessandra was phenomenal and the food was delicious. Will absolutely be doing another class with her!
Event location: Philadelphia
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Based in Philadelphia, Chef Alessandra brings a vibrant blend of passion, artistry and technical skill shaped by years in some of the East Coast’s most notable kitchens. Her culinary path spans recipe development for a major food television network and deep training in charcuterie and sausage crafting. As a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education’s Farm to Table program, she draws from local farms, seasonal harvests and the stories woven into each ingredient. For Chef Alessandra, cooking is a way to create connection through flavor, craft and the shared experience of a meal.
