Cooking Class: Rustic Trattoria
Immerse yourself in this farmhouse-inspired cooking class featuring French-Italian classics.
With Chef Dwayne as your guide, you’ll learn how simple techniques can create dishes that feel rustic, elegant and full of flavor. Start by whipping creamy ricotta with rosemary, then serve it with honey and crisp crostini for a sweet-savory appetizer. Next, practice searing chicken until golden before building a rich Marsala sauce with mushrooms and fresh herbs. You’ll also prepare lemon-garlic green beans topped with Parmesan for a bright, savory side. To finish, you’ll make basil-lemon granita with mascarpone cream, a refreshing dessert that feels light, fragrant and unexpected. Reserve your spot today!
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Rosemary Whipped Ricotta With Honey & Crostini
With Ricotta cheese, lemon zest, rosemary, honey and olive oil
Pan-Seared Chicken Marsala With Fresh Herbs
With chicken breast, mushrooms, Marsala wine, garlic and parsley
Lemon-Garlic Green Beans With Parmesan Cheese
With green beans, garlic, lemon, Parmesan cheese and olive oil
Basil-Lemon Granita With Sweet Mascarpone Cream
With lemon juice, fresh basil, sugar, mascarpone and vanilla
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 30
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsHealthy, Gluten Free, 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.
