Cooking Class: Perfect Venetian Menu
Small plates will have big flavor in this immersive cooking class led by Chef Aaron.
Begin by crafting a fluffy focaccia with flour and yeast, seasoned with a healthy drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of rosemary. Next, craft sgagliozze, polenta squares made with tomato paste, olives and cheese, fried until golden and crispy. Next, bake crispy bread for two types of crostini topped with a creamy aioli and either Calabrese salami or mortadella. Finally, transform salt cod into baccalà mantecato seasoned with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Explore the flavors of Venice through small plates when you book this immersive cooking class today!
MENU
Focaccia
With flour, water, honey, yeast, rosemary, olive oil and salt
Sgagliozze
Fried polenta with tomato and cheese
With polenta, tomato paste, olives and cheese
Salumi Crostini
With Calabrese salami, aioli and pickles
Mortadella Crostini
With mortadella, aioli and pepperoncini
Baccalà Mantecato
Whipped salt cod
With salt cod, parsley, olive oil and lemon
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 12
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Gourmet, Beginner, Date Night, Italian, Adult
- 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.
Outside Reviews for Chef Aaron
Nathalie
13 Jan 2026
Chef Aaron's experience spans his nonna's kitchen to collaborations with Michelin-starred chefs, of the likes of Thomas Keller, Daniel Humm and many more. His all-consuming passion for hospitality and professional expertise is evident in both his cooking classes and home dining experiences. You can come to him or he can come to you - either way, brace yourself for an unforgettable experience.
Event location: Minneapolis
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Trained in Minneapolis’ top kitchens including Tenant, Spoon and Stable, and the Four Seasons, Chef Aaron blends fine dining technique with global flavors and thoughtful hospitality. His menus are deeply personal, health-conscious and driven by ingredients, and he delivers each experience with discretion, precision and seamless service. Each experience is curated to reflect the client’s tastes and preferences, and as a student of culture, he champions the traditions of hospitality from some of the world’s most renowned culinary countries.
