Excite your friends or family
with a cooking event!
Get ready for an exciting culinary adventure
with our 4-5 Course Menus!
Indulge in Fresh Made Pastas, Entrees, and Breads...
all crafted from scratch!
Each class offers a unique experience filled with delightful stories, laughter, and vibrant personality
As Chef Dedee says, "My background as a performer and entertainer adds an electric energy that ensures smiles from start to finish, making every gathering an unforgettable mix of flavor, fun, and flair!"
"Healthy. ..Organic... Delicious...Like Eating in Italy "
IN-HOME COOKING CLASS MENU OPTIONS
(Choose one item from each section below)
APPETIZER
(Choose One)
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Sicilian Stuffed Mushrooms
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Mini Meatballs w/Ricotta
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Spinach 'n Feta Cheese Puff Pastry
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Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Pistachios
FRESH MADE BREAD
(Choose One)
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Rosemary Focaccia
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Pancetta Bread
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Neapolitan Pan Pizza
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Ciabatta Bread
ENTREE
(Choose One)
1. Lobster Ravioli Sorrentino - $120 pp
This exquisite creation where tender handmade pasta pillows are masterfully filled with fresh and juicy Atlantic lobster meat. This standout dish is elevated by a bold red pepper cream sauce that adds a perfect hint of heat, making it undeniable a favorite among seafood enthusiasts. Treat yourself to this culinary delight that guarantees to impress.
2 . Vitello con Prosciutto Manicotti - $110 pp
Experience our classic handmade fresh pasta dish, where finely ground leg of veal is responsibly raised in Emilia Romagna and in compliance with animal welfare - this dish combines effortlessly with the bold flavor of prosciutto, all enveloped in a luxurious meaty ragu. This exceptional creation is designed to elevate your dining experience, a powerful blend of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
3. Porcini Mushroom Ravioli – $105 pp
Delicate handmade ravioli generously filled a medley of wild porcini and oyster mushrooms plus the delicate and nitrite free flavor of imported Italian ham from the hills of Tuscany and Chianti Then they are filled with velvety ricotta. served in a luscious butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh thyme and a splash of white wine. Finished with shaved Parmigiana-Reggiano and a drizzle of truffle oil for an indulgent, aromatic experience.
4. Chicken Saltimbocca de Roma - $105 pp
This is the signature dish of Chef Dedee where translated means, "Jump in your mouth"....you will experience succulent organic breasts of chicken where the rich flavors of imported prosciutto meets with the decadence of Asiago cheese, topped with fresh sage, then gently bathed in a robust Marsala wine sauce . This dish promises an unforgettable taste of Italy in every bite. A true culinary masterpiece!
5. Chicken Cacciatore con Pomodoro - $105 pp
Hailing from the region of Lazio , you will savor the bold flavors of premium organic chicken thighs, boned and skinless, simmered expertly in imported tomatoes and enhanced with spicy poblano and serrano peppers, white wine and aromatic rosemary, this dish delivers a satisfying hint of heat that truly elevates the experience. Indulge in this culinary triumph that guarantees to impress your taste buds.
6. Chicken Napoleon - $97 pp
Prepare to elevate your dining experience with our exceptional dish of organic boneless and skinless chicken, commemorating Napoleons victory in Austria, paired with jumbo wild caught shrimp that speaks for itself. Enveloped in robust, hearty ragu, this dish guarantees satisfaction and will immerse yourself in the authenticity of Italian cuisine.
7. Lasagna al Fiorentina - $97 pp
Savor the boldness of this Florentine creation, featuring handmade pasta layered and filled with seasoned ground grass fed beef, creamy ricotta, and baby spinach, all immersed in a rich, slow-cooked vodka marinara sauce. A true celebration of authentic Italian cuisine.
VEGETARIAN CHOICES
$97.00 pp
8. Gnocchi al Marinara
Get ready to dive into the incredible flavors of handmade gnocchi made with ricotta and imported Italian 00 flour. These tasty morsels are perfectly matched with a deliciously rich marinara sauce!...a true celebration of Old-World cooking, bursting with amazing depth and flavor that will wow your taste buds. The vibrant sauce and tender gnocchi come together in a delightful mix that’s absolutely irresistible! Treat yourself to this fantastic culinary creation that showcases the art of cooking at its finest!
9. Quattro Formaggi al Piedmontese
A delicate and traditional recipe from Italy’s Piedmont region, featuring miniature pillows of handmade fresh pasta filled with a rich blend of four imported Italian cheeses. Finished with a bright and zesty marinara sauce for a perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors.
10 Pumpkin Ravioli in a Burnt Butter Hazelnut Sauce
Indulge in our exquisite miniature pies crafted from handmade egg pasta, lovingly filled with organic pumpkin. Each pie is enveloped in a luxurious burnt butter sauce and with perfectly toasted hazelnuts. This dish embodies a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, ensuring every bite is a and delicious experience.
11. Lasagna con Melanzana
Tender slices of organic baby eggplant, gently roasted and layered with sheets of handmade pasta oven baked to perfection in a deeply flavorful tomato sauce then crowned with a generous layer of imported Parmigiano-Reggiano for a golden, savory finish.
12. Porcini Mushroom 'n Ricotta Ravioli
Delicate handmade ravioli generously filled with a medley of wild porcini mushrooms and velvety ricotta. served in a luscious butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh sage and a splash of white wine. Finished with shaved Parmigiana-Reggiano and a drizzle of truffle oil for an indulgent, aromatic experience.
DOLCI
(choose one)
The Diva's own Gelato --
Pistachio * Chocolate Walnut * Espresso Chip
Or for an EXTRA special treat , Chef Dedee can include homemade Sicilian Cannoli
$8 p.p. extra
FOR AN ADDTIONAL ENTREE OF FRESH HANDMADE PASTA
$15 pp
(choose one)
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Cavatelli - Pappardelle - Linguini (Choice of Marinara Sauce , Arugula Pesto or Bolognese Meat Sauce)
Minimum Fee: There is a minimum charge of $749.00, for each private event plus a traveling fee of $100 for events within a 15-mile radius of 02571. For locations beyond this limit, an additional fee of $2.00 per mile round trip shall apply.
Private Event Policy
Please note that all private events must be paid in full at least 7 days in advance. Due to high demand and the preparation involved in each cooking event, The Italian Diva is unable to provide refunds made within 30 days of a scheduled event. For cancellations made outside this 30-day window, a 50% refund will be issued. In cases of severe weather, i.e., snow storms, hurricanes whereby travel is unsalfe, all funds deposited will be credited toward a future date, subject to availability.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Italian Diva LLC is unable to accommodate gluten or lactose intolerances, and bringing your own ingredients is not permitted.
All participants shall assume full responsibility of the consumption of alcohol and shall release The Italian Diva LLC and employees from all liability.