Italian Cooking Classes & Catering with Chef Baba
We now have 2 locations
By popular demand, Chef Baba is back in Delray/Boca.
The 2nd Friday of every month join us at: 5130 LINTON BLVD, Delray Beach, FL 33484 (Bagel Twin).
Every Saturday at our regular location: 3581 NW 19 STREET, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
most popular classes
Kids welcome
Our classes
Come be part of our family!
meet the chef
"heart, hands, head"
Simple fresh ingredients, the 3 h's - Hey, it's a delicious life style!
Chef's current mission is to share his experiences and educate you, with student prepared, fresh, to tasty cuisine in a fun filled cooking class for everyone at all levels.
Chef Baba (Chef Andrew N. Bennardo) is an award-winning chef with dual degrees from the (CIA) Culinary Institute of America and (FIU) Florida International University's School of Hospitality and Management.
He trained at the best hotels and restaurants in Europe and in South Florida. Yes, Italy! His training inspired local restaurants,
Bennardo’s Ristorante, Delray Beach, Giancarlo Brick Oven, Delray Beach and Talia’s Tuscan Table, Boca Raton.
His current mission is to share his experiences and educate you, with student prepared, fresh, to tasty cuisine in a fun filled cooking class for everyone at all levels.
Award-winning Chef
Event & Class Calendar
Classes at Lauderdale Lakes
December 20 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
December 20 @ 6pm: LOBSTER Extravaganza: Bisque, Ravioli, Bruschetta, LobsterMac w/Wine Book
December 27 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
December 27 @ 6pm: LOBSTER Extravaganza: Bisque, Ravioli, Bruschetta, LobsterMac w/Wine Book
January 3 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
January 3 @ 6pm: 1 Seafood & 1 Meat Paella, Arugula Salad, plus BaBa's Dessert w/ BaBa's Homemade Vino. Book
January 10 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
January 10 @ 6pm: Gourmet Italian Deli Heroes/Sandwiches/Hoagies, BaBa's Pasta, plus Dessert w/ Homemade Vino. Book
January 17 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine Book
January 17 @ 6pm: Chicken Parm Flambe', Pasta ala Vodka, plus BaBa's Dessert w/ Homemade Vino. Book
January 24 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
January 24 @ 6pm: GodFather Costume DressUp Festival - Sausage & Peppers, Meatball Parm Sliders, Baked Ziti, Fried Zeppole Doughnuts w/ Vino. Book
Janyuary 31 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
January 31 @ 6pm: Chicken Mushroom Marsala, BaBa Pasta & Handmade TiraMisu w/ Homemade Vino. Book
February 7 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
February 7 @ 6pm: Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi, Lemon Chicken Piccata, plus Cannoli w/ his Homemade Vino. Book
February 14 @2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine Book
February 14 @ 6pm: Lobster Extravaganza - Lobster Ravioli, Bisque, Mac-n-Cheese,Lobster Bruschetta w/ Homemade Vino. Book
February 21 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
February 21 @ 6pm: Pizza & Pasta in Paradise, Bananas Forster Flambe' w/ Homemade Vino. Book
February 28 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
February 28 @ 6pm: Pasta Journey thru Italia - Risotto, Ravioli, Monicotti, Carbonara, Arugala Salad, BaBa's plus Dessert w/ Homemade Vino Book
March 7 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
March 7 @ 6pm: Shrimp Scampi & Fra Diavolo w/ Pasta, Bruschetta & Dessert w/ Homemade Vino. Book
March 14 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine Book
March 14 @ 6pm: Veal Piccata & Mushroom Marsala, Pasta & plus BaBa's Dessert w/ his Homemade Vino. Book
March 21 @ 2pm: Welcome to Italian Cooking: Classic Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Pasta Vodka, Fresh Berry Sabayon w/ Wine SOLD OUT!
March 21 @ 6pm: Imported Carved Leg of Prosciutto over Pasta, over Chicken, over Bruschetta plus Dessert w/ BaBa's Homemade Vino. Book
Private Bookings
January 25: Ira's Birthday Celebration
January 31: Carol - Boca Yacht & Racket Club
February 5: Shelly - Private Team Builder
February 6: Macy's Pembroke Pines Demo
February 7: Anrea - Valencia Lakes Private Class
February 16: Jeannine - Cresswind Private Class
February 20: Charles Private Dinner
February 23: Esther's Birthday Bash
March 6: Ellen - Clubhouse Private Class
March 7: Corey - Customer Event
March 9: Jeannine - Cresswind Private Class
March 14: Private Class
March 16: Perfect Plate AICE Travel and Tourism Private Class
March 19: PAPS - Valencia Isles Fund Raiser
March 21: Carol - Private Home Class
March 23: Sid's Birthday Party
April 1: Cassidy's Bachelorette
April 6: Michelle's Dad Birthday
April 9: Nancy's Pizza Party In Paradise
April 29: Private Gnocchi class - Chan
April 23: Surprise Birthday Party
May 16: City of Green Acres Team Builder - Godfather class
May 31: Private Class Lara
June 20: Private Party
June 25: Private Team Building Lisa
July 15: Valencia Reserve Women's Club
July 16: Valencia Reserve Women's Club
July 18: Equine ATS Fund Raiser
July 25: Newport Bay Club Private Class
July 27: High School students private class
July 31: Yvette. Corporate team builder
September 14: Allison Chicken Scarp. Private
September 30: Brian. Private Gnocchi team class
October 3: Melissa. Bridal Shower Party
October 18: Allison. Private class
November 2: Cresswind community engagement
November 10: Martha team builder
November 21: Michelle. Private event
November 13: Nadia BDay party
November 15: Jacky Bday party
November 20: Jessica corporate party Delray location
November 23: Eileen private in Delray
November 26: Coco private home party in Wellington
December 6: Brunch private home in Ft. Laud.
December 10: Karin Private group Lauderdale location
December 17: Natalia's bday bash
December 18: Joshua Private party Lauderdale
December 19: Private family dinner Delray location
December 20: Brunch private home in Boca