Cooking Class: From Scampi to Diavolo
Thu, Mar 26th at 7:00PM
Sat, Mar 28th at 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 17th at 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 4th at 6:00PM
Dive into classic Italian cuisine in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Baba.
Start things off with a classic tomato basil bruschetta piled high on crispy toasted bread, then dive into making fresh pasta from scratch (yes, the real deal with flour, eggs and a little arm workout). From there, it’s all about mastering shrimp two ways: buttery, garlicky scampi with lemon and white wine and a bold fra diavolo with a spicy tomato kick. Along the way, pick up simple tricks that instantly level up your cooking at home, from balancing flavors to nailing perfectly cooked shrimp every time. Wrap it all up with one of Chef Baba’s signature desserts and enjoy everything you’ve made. Come hungry, leave proud.
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Classic Tomato Basil Bruschetta
With toasted bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil
Fresh Pasta From Scratch
With flour, eggs, olive oil and salt
Shrimp Scampi
With shrimp, garlic, lemon, white wine and butter
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
With shrimp, tomatoes, garlic and chili
Chef Baba’s Signature Dessert
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be social events that don't require specific skills or previous experience. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
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.
- LabelsCouples, Pasta Making, Beginner, 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!
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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