Cooking Class: Your Italian Favorites Made Authentic
Transport yourself to the Emilia-Romagna region in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Alessia.
Start with an aged Parmesan appetizer served with candied fruits, known as mostarda di frutta, to begin the meal on a nutty and sweet note. Then, dive into the world of handmade pasta by making gnocchi from scratch with potatoes, flour and egg. You'll learn how to knead the dough before shaping it into perfectly pillowy pasta. Serve it with a sage butter sauce. Or master the art of Italian lasagna by layering ground beef ragu and Béchamel sauce for a hearty main course. For dessert, an authentic sbrisolona, a crunchy almond cake that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Explore classic Italian flavors when you book this cooking class today!
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Parmigiano Reggiano con Mostarda di Frutta
Aged Parmesan cheese served with Italian candied fruit mustard
With Parmigiano Reggiano and fruit mustard
Handmade Pasta
Choose 1 as a group
Homemade Gnocchi
With sage butter sauce
Lasagna
With ground beef ragù and Béchamel sauce
Sbrisolona
Crunchy almond cake
With cornmeal, flour, butter, almonds, eggs 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 6
- Event Duration 4 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsPasta Making, Italian, Baking, Mother's Day, Cake Baking, Beginner
- 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 Alessia
Silvia
03 Apr 2026
Chef Alessia brings an authentic and personal approach to Italian cooking, rooted in a lifetime of experience. Originally from Italy, she has been hosting dinners and cooking gatherings since the age of 18, from homemade pizzas to multi-course meals. Using fresh ingredients from her own orchard and garden, she creates both traditional and original recipes. Her cooking classes are fun, engaging and truly authentic.
Event location: Philadelphia
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Alessia is an Italian-born chef specializing in regional cuisine and garden-to-table cooking. Having lived across Italy, she brings deep knowledge of traditional recipes shaped by culture, history and seasonal ingredients. With over a decade of experience growing her own orchard and vegetable garden, she crafts homemade breads, focaccia and preserves. Known for her warm, interactive style, she leads hands-on classes focused on technique, flavor and storytelling.
