There is a reason so many restaurants put Risotto on their menus - it’s not a dish most people attempt to cook at home! Risotto has a reputation for being fussy as it requires a lot of attention and stirring.
However, Risotto really is the perfect dish for all seasons. All you need is to master the base technique and the possibilities are endless!
In this fun and hands-on class, you will be guided step-by-step in how to make the perfect Milanese style Risotto. Our chef instructor will share his knowledge of knife skills, seafood, and herbs to assist you in creating the best dish for your flavor preferences.
Aligning with the mindset that no ingredients should go to waste, you will also learn how to turn the left over risotto into traditional Arancini! Then grab a seat with your new foodie friends and enjoy the delicious meal that you've worked together to create.
By the end of this class, you will have gained the confidence to try mastering your own Risotto at home using seasonal and easily foraged local ingredients.
No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step, as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).
You will work with other students in groups throughout the class. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in, especially if you’re part of a large group.
Drinks are NOT included in the ticket price, but we encourage you to support our venue partner and order some delicious beers throughout the class that will pair nicely with your dinner. 21+ only.
Executive chef Andrew has over 20 years of experience working in the culinary arts and is driven by a passion to curate the best foraged ingredients in the world. Chef Andrew has inspired chefs, cooks, and everyday people to create all types of meals that burst with flavor. Andrew's goal is to enable anyone and everyone to create culinary masterpieces, from the basic family dinner to the upscale restaurant.
Andrew grew up on a small farm and developed a love for fresh food and natural flavors with his father. Traveling abroad during a three year military career, Andrew was introduced to some of the finest cuisines the world had to offer. This experience fueled his passion for cooking, and he became an Executive Chef at some of the finest restaurants on the west coast. Perfecting his cooking over the years. Not only is Chef Andrew passionate about food, he also has a bright and welcoming personality which has led to him been featured on the The Food Network’s hit show “Chopped” as well an appearance on “Supermarket Stakeout”.