Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Dana Point

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the art of Italian cooking in a cozy, welcoming environment at Ann and Rick's beautiful home near Laguna Beach. This small-group class begins with a refreshing welcome cocktail, setting the tone for an engaging afternoon. Together, you'll create a multi-course meal inspired by Ann's culinary travels and extensive training. Learn authentic recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and enjoy your delicious creations paired with Italian wines. Each participant leaves with printed recipes and a keepsake, ensuring the flavors of Italy linger long after your visit.

Example Menu

Starter

Classic Negroni

Starter

Antipasti

Prosciutto e melone, whipped ricotta crostini and bruschetta

Main

Secondo

Italian meatballs in marinara with creamy polenta, suppli and seasonal salad

Dessert

Dolce

Fresh seasonal fruit tart

Starter

Drinks | Italian red and white wines

What's Included

Hands-on Italian cooking class in a beautiful Dana Point coastal home
Minutes from Laguna Beach, the Ritz-Carlton, and Waldorf Astoria
Printed recipes and a keepsake to take home
Welcome cocktail, appetizer, and Italian wine pairings
Small-group experience with warm local hosts

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host at her home. Exact meeting instructions can be found in the "Know Before you Go" section of your confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your hosts, Ann and Rick, at their beautiful home in Dana Point, just minutes from Laguna Beach and neighboring the Ritz-Carlton and Waldorf Astoria hotels. Begin your experience with a welcome cocktail and appetizer while getting to know your hosts and learning about the Italian dishes you'll be preparing together.

Step into Ann's spacious kitchen for a small-group, hands-on Italian cooking class where you'll learn to prepare a delicious multi-course meal inspired by Ann's love of Italian cuisine and entertaining. As you cook together, Ann will share tips, techniques, and stories from her culinary training and travels, teaching you how to create authentic Italian dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

After cooking, gather around the table to enjoy the meal you've prepared together, paired with carefully selected Italian red and white wines. Each guest will receive printed recipes to recreate the dishes at home, along with a small keepsake to remember their time in Dana Point.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

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Likely to Sell Out
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Lunch
Dinner
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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