
Picture yourself stepping into a sun-drenched Italian kitchen, where the irresistible aromas of fresh basil, simmering tomatoes, and gourmet pasta fill the air. In this exclusive, chef-led cooking class, you’ll be guided by Chef Baba, a master of Italian cuisine. With a background from the Culinary Arts Institute and experience in renowned four-star restaurants and traditional trattorias across America and Europe, Chef Baba brings unparalleled expertise to every lesson. Whether you’re handcrafting gnocchi, kneading silky pasta dough, perfecting a creamy risotto, or assembling a delicate tiramisu, each hands-on session offers an authentic dive into Italian culinary traditions. Using only the finest, freshest ingredients, you’ll not only refine your cooking skills but also deepen your appreciation for Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage.
More than just a cooking class, this experience invites you to embrace the true Italian way of life—where food, wine, and conviviality are intertwined. As you learn, enjoy traditional, family-style homemade wine and immerse yourself in the language, ingredients, and techniques that will transform your home kitchen. Savor multi-course meals while discovering the rich culinary traditions of Italy. Whether you're an enthusiastic home cook or a curious beginner, this immersive, educational, and entertaining adventure will ignite your passion for Italian cuisine, leaving you with valuable skills, cherished stories, and vibrant flavors to recreate at home long after the journey ends. Perfect for anyone from 8 to 88, whether you come solo, with a partner, family, or a group of friends.
Reserve your spot for our Welcome to Classic Italian Cooking classes, held every Saturday at 2 PM, or explore our variety of Traditional and Special Night classes, offered at 6 PM at our Lauderdale Lakes and Delray Beach locations. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion, we’re here to make your experience truly unforgettable—just let us know how we can tailor it to your needs
For a truly unforgettable experience, you can reserve an entire class at our facilities or have Chef Baba bring the art of Italian cooking directly to you. Whether it's an intimate gathering with family and friends or a corporate event, we’ll work with you to craft a bespoke, four-star culinary celebration tailored to your vision.
Our Prix Fixe Pricing
WELCOME TO CLASSIC ITALIAN Cooking (2pm): Bruschetta, Pasta Vodka, Soup, Berry Sabayon w/Wine. (Only available in Lauderdale location.) $45
Traditional Italian Dinners with pasta side, dessert and wine $60
· BEEF Bearnaise, Lobster Mac, Apple Tart w/Wine.
· CHICKEN Mushroom Marsala, BaBa Pasta, Homemade Tiramisu w/Wine.
· CHICKEN Parmesan Flambe, Pasta Prosciutto Parm Wheel, BaBa Dessert w/Wine.
· CHICKEN Scarpariello, Eggplant Parm, Baba Pasta, Surprise Dessert w/Wine.
· HOMEMADE RICCOTA GNOCCHI, Lemon Chicken Piccata, Cannoli from scratch w/Wine.
· FIVE MEAT BOLOGNESE Sunday Family Dinner, Baba Pasta, Homemade Ricotta Cheesecake w/Wine.
· PIZZA Party, Baba Pasta, Caesar Salad, Banana Foster Flambe over Vanilla Ice Cream w/Wine.
· SHRIMP Scampi and Spicy Fra Diavolo, Pasta, BaBa Dessert w/Wine.
· STEAK & LOBSTER Eggs Benedict, Cheesy Grits, Banana Foster Flambe over Vanilla Ice Cream w/Wine.
Special Night Dinners with pasta side, dessert and wine $75
· LOBSTER Extravaganza: Lobster Bisque, Ravioli, Bruschetta, Lobster-Mac w/Wine.
· GODFATHER NIGHT: a feast fit for a Don, featuring Fried Calamari; Meatball Parm Subs; Sausage, Peppers, and Pasta Carbonara. Save room for dessert as we serve up Homemade Fried Zeppole and Cannoli w/Wine.
· GOURMET ITALIAN: Never the same dishes twice
· FRESH FISH CATCH of the DAY: BaBa Pasta Meatballs, BaBa Dessert w/Wine
· HOLIDAY SPECIALS: Each Holiday event is an extra special, tradition-based menu created just for that night.
· VEGAN/Vegetarian Juicing: A special night of Healthy Plant Based cooking, requires a minimum group of 15.
Our Private Cooking Class Events
Whether at our classroom locations, your home, office, or another venue, Chef Baba will craft a personalized menu tailored to your preferences, transforming your event into an unforgettable and extraordinary occasion.
· Private class event for up to 8 People $ 760.
· Private class event for up to 10 people $ 950.
· Private class event for up to 15 people $1350.
· Private class event for up to 20 people $1700.
Contact us for rates on groups from 20 to100 people for pricing.