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Learn hands-on Italian and Mediterranean techniques with CIA-trained Chef David in his Winter Garden kitchen. This private, three-hour class focuses on family recipes, handmade pasta, and seasonal local ingredients—perfect for food lovers wanting skills and stories.
Learn hands-on Italian and Mediterranean techniques with CIA-trained Chef David in his Winter Garden kitchen. This private, three-hour class focuses on family recipes, handmade pasta, and seasonal local ingredients—perfect for food lovers wanting skills and stories.
You step into David’s kitchen and the room feels like an honest, working place: warm tiles, stacked bowls, the citrus-bright air of West Orange County drifting in. Over the next three hours you’ll move from chopping board to stove, learning family recipes shaped by Italian-American Sunday dinners and Chef David’s Culinary Institute of America training.
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Operated by Traveling Spoon · Winter Garden, Florida
You step into David’s kitchen and the room feels like an honest, working place: warm tiles, stacked bowls, the citrus-bright air of West Orange County drifting in. Over the next three hours you’ll move from chopping board to stove, learning family recipes shaped by Italian-American Sunday dinners and Chef David’s Culinary Institute of America training.
Central Florida’s history as a citrus and farming region informs the class—local produce shows up on the counter, and the flat limestone plain outside has long fed markets that chefs rely on. David mixes technique with stories: how a family ragu evolved, why artichokes paired with chicken became a weekday staple, and how Italian traditions adapted to Florida ingredients.
The experience is practical and hands-on: a starter or salad, handmade pasta (or an extruded alternative on request), a main and a pre-made dessert with a paired wine. It’s private and customizable—vegetarian options available—and it’s aimed at food lovers who want skills to use at home rather than a passive demo.
Plan to arrive on time at the Winter Garden address provided after booking, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a small notebook if you want recipe notes. The class is a welcome break from theme parks and an easy way to learn technique, taste regional produce, and leave with recipes you can repeat. Expect to converse, taste often, and walk away with a clearer sense of Italian-American cooking adapted for Florida produce.
easy.
3 hours.
No special fitness required; suitable for most adults comfortable standing for short stretches.
Yes—David can adapt menus for vegetarians and many common allergies; notify him when booking.
Yes—this listing is a private experience for your booking party only.
Yes—handmade pasta is offered, though extruded pasta may be used for certain shapes on request.
Full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled time; see booking confirmation for details.
Winter Garden grew from citrus groves and railway trade; its downtown market and farmers’ stalls still reflect that agricultural legacy which chefs tap into.
The host sources seasonal produce when possible and encourages minimizing food waste; guests are encouraged to compost scraps where available.
Traveling Spoon operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step into David’s kitchen and the room feels like an honest, working place: warm tiles, stacked bowls, the citrus-bright air of West Orange County drifting in. Over the next three hours you’ll move from chopping board to stove, learning family recipes shaped by Italian-American Sunday dinners and Chef David’s Culinary Institute of America training.
You step into David’s kitchen and the room feels like an honest, working place: warm tiles, stacked bowls, the citrus-bright air of West Orange County drifting in. Over the next three hours you’ll move from chopping board to stove, learning family recipes shaped by Italian-American Sunday dinners and Chef David’s Culinary Institute of America training.
Central Florida’s history as a citrus and farming region informs the class—local produce shows up on the counter, and the flat limestone plain outside has long fed markets that chefs rely on. David mixes technique with stories: how a family ragu evolved, why artichokes paired with chicken became a weekday staple, and how Italian traditions adapted to Florida ingredients.
The experience is practical and hands-on: a starter or salad, handmade pasta (or an extruded alternative on request), a main and a pre-made dessert with a paired wine. It’s private and customizable—vegetarian options available—and it’s aimed at food lovers who want skills to use at home rather than a passive demo.
Plan to arrive on time at the Winter Garden address provided after booking, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a small notebook if you want recipe notes. The class is a welcome break from theme parks and an easy way to learn technique, taste regional produce, and leave with recipes you can repeat. Expect to converse, taste often, and walk away with a clearer sense of Italian-American cooking adapted for Florida produce.