DEC 8 2026 6:30PM: Market to Table: Italian Dinner Party - Hands On
Description
The best dinner parties begin at the market, with seasonal produce at its peak and a menu built to let it shine. In Italy, that philosophy is a way of life: simple, beautiful ingredients transformed into elegant dishes meant to be shared around a long, lively table. Join Chef Za for a sophisticated Italian dinner party menu that celebrates the flavors of the season and is designed to impress your guests from the first course to the last bite.
This class is about mastering the techniques behind an elegant, restaurant-worthy dinner party. Chef Za guides you through toasting and stirring arborio rice for a perfectly creamy risotto, scoring and rendering duck breast for crispy skin and a tender, rosy center, and browning butter for a rich, nutty finish. You’ll also learn to candy pecans, balance a bright homemade vinaigrette, and layer a show-stopping tiramisu. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner party or bringing a dish to share, you’ll leave with a complete seasonal menu and the confidence to entertain like a pro.
What’s on the Menu:
- Butternut Squash Risotto: Creamy, golden, and full of seasonal flavor. Sweet roasted butternut squash is stirred into silky, slow-cooked risotto for a comforting dish that’s elegant enough for any dinner party. Chef Za shares the secrets to perfectly creamy risotto every time.
- Brown Butter Pan-Seared Duck Breast: The star of the evening. Duck breast is seared until the skin is golden and crisp, then basted in nutty brown butter for a rich, tender, restaurant-quality main course that’s easier than you think.
- Arugula, Pear & Beet Salad with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese: A vibrant seasonal salad. Peppery arugula, sweet ripe pear, and earthy beets are tossed with crunchy homemade candied pecans and creamy goat cheese.
- Dijon Vinaigrette: Bright, tangy, and perfectly balanced. This simple homemade vinaigrette ties the salad together and is one you’ll make again and again.
- Pistachio Tiramisu: A festive twist on Italy’s most beloved dessert. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone are infused with rich pistachio flavor for a sweet, elegant finale.
The evening ends with the best part: sitting down to enjoy the dinner party you’ve created, from creamy risotto to the last spoonful of pistachio tiramisu. Come hungry; this is the most elegant Italian dinner party in Atlanta.
Tuesday, December 8th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Prices are listed per person.
The Cook's Warehouse provides the ultimate culinary class experience in Atlanta. Featuring state-of-the-art Sub-Zero Wolf kitchens to meet all of your cooking needs. We offer hands-on and demonstration cooking classes that cover a wide range of topics and are geared to cooks of all skill levels. Our interactive private events are perfect for birthday parties, culinary team building, and corporate entertaining. Living up to our mission, The Cook's Warehouse proudly presents world class chef-led classes and culinary events that provide you with Every Excuse to Cook!
The Cook's Warehouse Cooking School is centrally located at Ansley Mall in Midtown. Our address is: 1544 Piedmont Avenue, STE 403-R, Atlanta, GA 30324