Cooking Class: Modern Mediterranean Kitchen
Experience the heart and soul of Mediterranean cuisine in this elegant cooking class.
With Chef Dwayne as your guide, you’ll prepare classic French and Italian dishes using seasonal ingredients and authentic, hands-on techniques. You’ll start by making herbed burrata with citrus and pistachios, followed by lemon-herb chicken piccata with garlic-parsley orzo and Parmesan herb roasted potatoes. To finish, you’ll enjoy a light and zesty citrus olive oil cake topped with vanilla mascarpone cream. Book now!
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Herbed Burrata With Citrus & Pistachios
With Burrata, orange or lemon zest, basil, pistachios and extra virgin olive oil
Lemon-Herb Chicken Piccata With Garlic-Parsley Orzo
With chicken breast, lemon, capers, parsley and butter
Parmesan Cheese & Herb Roasted Potatoes
With baby potatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley and lemon
Citrus Olive Oil Cake With Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
With olive oil, citrus zest, flour, eggs, sugar and vanilla mascarpone cream
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 25
- Event Duration 1.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsBeginner, Fusion, Date Night, Italian, French
- 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 Dwayne
Nathalie
15 May 2026
Chef Dwayne trained with notable luminaries such as Chef David Toutain at L'Agapé in Paris, Chef Pino Cuttaia Cuttaia at La Madia in Sicily and Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland at Le Chantecler in Nice - and it shows! His passion for cooking is more than evident during each and every one of his experiences. Whether it's fusion, or a fully Italian, French or Mediterranean menu, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience to cherish for years to come. Highly recommend!
Event location: Palm Springs
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
With Michelin-level precision guiding every dish, Chef Dwayne brings natural talent, steady leadership and elite culinary training to every experience. Over 14+ years, he has refined his craft alongside notable chefs in Paris, Nice and Sicily before bringing his expertise to the West Coast. Multilingual, thoughtful and deeply hospitable, Chef Dwayne creates polished, memorable dining experiences marked by skill, finesse and care.
