Cooking Class: Classic Italian Cooking
Step into the kitchen for a hands-on Italian cooking class where you’ll build a full Italian menu from scratch.
You’ll start with classic bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, then move on to a cozy Tuscan white bean soup. Next up is a creamy pasta alla vodka, followed by a light berry sabayon for dessert. Along the way, you’ll pick up easy, practical tips to make Italian cooking feel simple and approachable at home, from using fresh herbs to building flavor with everyday ingredients. Adults can enjoy a glass of Uncle Vito’s homemade vino and younger cooks are welcome too. Come hungry and ready to have a good time. Book your class today!
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Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta
With toasted bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil
Tuscan White Bean Soup
With white beans, garlic, herbs and olive oil
Pasta Alla Vodka
With pasta, tomatoes, cream, garlic, herbs and vodka
Fresh Berry Sabayon
With berries, egg yolks, sugar and wine
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 1
- Maximum Guests 20
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsPasta Making, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Italian
Outside Reviews for Chef Baba - Lauderdale Lakes
Clive
21 Feb 2026
My wife and I went with some friends to an Italian cooking class at Chef Baba’s. We learned how to make fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with an apple, pear and nut béchamel sauce, Lemon Chicken Piccata with capers and cannoli for dessert. Not only was everything delicious, it was highly interactive and entertaining! Even though there were about 40-50 people there, it felt like an intimate group of friends getting together for a nice dinner. Chef Baba regaled us with stories of his family that came from Italy as well as how his daughter needed a kidney transplant and how he researched clean eating to promote healthier lifestyles for all. He stressed the importance of using quality ingredients when cooking. He makes his own wine, Lemoncello and infused olive oils. He also shared with us his love of “The Godfather” movies. (1&2) and has impeccable acting skills and comedic timing lol! All in all it was a fantastic evening. Chef Baba has a variety of classes available and we will definitely go back! Highly recommend!
Ay Nayra
18 Feb 2026
My first date night at Chef Baba's cooking class in Florida was amazing! Learned to make ravioli, brunette bisque, lobster mac, and paired it with homemade fine wine. Chef Baba was funny, improvised The Godfather, and shared life lessons at the end. Perfect for couples, fun, hands-on, and delicious. Highly recommend!
Maya
17 Feb 2026
Delicious food you got to be a part of cooking with Chef Baba, learning about the ingredients and way of cooking you can easily apply at home to entertain your guests. So much fun to do with a group of friends together and enjoy some wine for the evening!
Event location: 3581 NW 19 STREET Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, 33311
Venue Type: cooking classes
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Chef Baba is an award-winning chef with dual culinary degrees and extensive international experience. His career spans acclaimed kitchens across Europe and leadership roles in popular restaurants in South Florida. With a passion for simple, fresh ingredients, he now focuses on teaching hands-on cooking classes. Chef Baba specializes in Italian and globally inspired cuisine, guiding students of all levels with an engaging, approachable style rooted in real-world expertise.
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