Pasta Primavera & Essential Knife Skills – May 1 – 6:00PM

Celebrate the arrival of the season with a hands-on culinary experience focused on fresh ingredients and foundational techniques. This class is designed to elevate your home cooking by combining the vibrant flavors of a classic Pasta Primavera with a professional introduction to essential knife skills. Before you learn the tips and techniques to make the seasonal star, “Pasta Primavera”, you will learn the basic knife skills, such as julienne, dice, and bias cut, that are important for even cooking and a beautiful presentation of this classic dish. Using your freshly prepped vegetables, you will also learn sauteing, creation of a light pan sauce, and balancing aromatic infusions, such as garlic, lemon, and herbs. You will dine in our lovely Vasto Room where you will also enjoy dessert and a glass of featured red or white wine!

Menu/Format: 

Essential Knife Skills

• Light Appetizer
• Pasta Primavera with a Velvety, Light Sauce
• Italian Roasted Chicken
• Italian Bread Basket
• Limoncello Tiramisu from Cafe Cece with Fresh Berries
• A Glass of Featured Red or White Wine

 Instructor: Peyton Haft

Originally from both Seattle and the Columbus area, Peyton has spent most of his career working in Seattle’s bustling food scene. Now based in Columbus, he brings his passion and experience to Carfagna’s as a Cooking Class Instructor. Peyton specializes in pasta, brunch menus and cooking up perfect steaks and chops!

TICKETS ARE PER PERSON. YOU NEED ONE TICKET FOR EACH PERSON ATTENDING. 

All Carfagna’s Cooking Classes are hands-on and limited to a maximum of 12 adults. You will work with your friends or other guests in small groups sharing food preparation, equipment, and workspace while creating a 3 or 4 course meal. The class instruction lasts for approximately 2-2 1/2 hours, followed by dinner in our lovely “Vasto Room” or Piazza, as a shared buffet of your culinary creations. Plus, you will also be served a light appetizer, or dessert and glass of featured red or white wine. (Nonalcoholic options are also available). Guests each receive a Recipe Packet and a 10% off coupon for Carfagna’s Market (Not honored in Carfagna’s restaurant, bar, or for any alcohol).

All food prepared in the class must be consumed on the premises. Menu items are subject to change. If you have any food allergies, please note them on your enrollment form when you sign up for the class, since adjustments to the menu cannot be made during the day of the class. Our classes are designed to be educational, interactive, fun, and fill up quickly!

Cancellation Policy

We do not offer refunds for any canceled Cooking Classes. Classes may be canceled by calling 614-323-8609, up to 48 hours in advance of the class. Another class may be rescheduled within 30 days, or for next class availability. Same day cancellations or no shows are not refundable or rescheduled but may be transferred to a friend or family member to attend in your place.