Demo & Tasting Experience: Carbonara and Seasonal Creations

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This is a chef-led demonstration with tastings, designed for those who want to learn while they enjoy. Guests will not be cooking during this event, but you’ll be guided step-by-step through each dish, gaining practical skills, techniques, and tips along the way. Sit back, bring your appetite, relax, and enjoy the process as much as the food. 

We’ll begin by building a vibrant salad featuring fresh greens, citrus, roasted beets, brussels sprouts, house-made croutons, and a homemade Italian dressing. Along the way, you’ll learn how to balance flavors, layer textures, and elevate simple ingredients. 

Next we’ll move to the highlight of the day: pasta carbonara. You’ll learn the key techniques behind creating a silky, well-balanced sauce using simple, high-quality ingredients. 

To finish, enjoy scratch-made lemon bars, a bright and refreshing ending to the meal.

$65 per student. Please be sure to click “going” to secure your spot if you head to the event posted on fb. You also have the option to call or text at 762-316-7126 or email StepUpItalianCatering@gmail.com to let me know you're attending.  Looking forward to cooking for you. Space is limited to 15 students per class. Choose from Friday April 24 from 5-7 pm or Saturday April 25 from 12-2. 

Open to all adults (18+). Class is held at the First Congregational Church of Saugatuck. 2963 Hoffman St, Saugatuck. Downstairs. Pics shown are from our previous class.

Links on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/share/19hfB84Td5/

https://www.facebook.com/share/19q3Nie4R9/

If cooking classes aren’t your thing, please check out my take-and-bake offerings at www.StepUpCatering.com  

Choose from 

Friday 3/27/26   5-7 pm 

OR

 Sat 3/28/26 Noon-2:00

Email Chef Annette at StepUpItalianCatering@gmail.com

I've scheduled the same class on both Friday March 20 (5-7 pm) and Saturday March 21 (12-2)--just choose the one day that works best for you. 

This class combines demonstration, hands-on, and interactive assembly—perfect for anyone who loves creating, observing, and tasting. Open to all adults-no cooking experience needed.

We begin by demonstrating a rich, slow-simmered homemade Bolognese sauce, sharing practical tips so you can recreate it with confidence at home. Then you’ll roll up your sleeves and make fresh tagliatelle pasta from scratch — hands-on, simple, and incredibly satisfying. Beginner-friendly. 

Learn how to create a rustic bread bar with homemade bread and farmhouse-style accompaniments.

We’ll finish with a lesson on a classic affogato — creamy vanilla ice cream topped with hot espresso and a drizzle of caramel. (Prefer it without the espresso? That’s perfectly fine.)

Fee for this class on Friday is $90 and on Saturday is $95. Come hungry, leave inspired, and enjoy a relaxed, comforting Italian-American cooking experience. You will receive recipes from the class.

You are welcome to pay on the day of. But please be sure to click “going” or email chef Annette  so I know how much food to order. If you suddenly cannot attend, please de-select going or email chef Annette as I’ll most likely have a cancellation list going for those who want to attend once we’re booked to capacity. 15 students max on Friday and 15 max on Saturday. It’s gonna be fun!!

Class cost: $90/Friday

Class cost: $95/Saturday

Cash, Venmo (friends & family/personal pmt), CashApp, Paypal, or Zelle.

This class is located at First Congregational Church of Saugatuck. 296 Hoffman St. There's additional parking right across the street from the church. Message me with questions. 

What is Bolognese sauce?

A rich, slow-simmered Italian-American classic, Bolognese is a hearty meat sauce that’s full of deep, comforting flavors. Made with ground beef, aromatic vegetables, a touch of tomato, and a hint of wine, it simmers gently to create a luscious sauce that clings perfectly to fresh pasta. It’s the kind of sauce that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and warms both the belly and the soul.

Links on social:

Handmade Tagliatelle, Bolognese, & Affogato: An Italian-American Cooking Class

Friday event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18LqXUMKWQ/

Saturday event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17iSDY8Qqp/

If cooking classes aren’t your thing, please check out my take-and-bake offerings at www.StepUpCatering.com  

Choose from 

Friday 2/20/26 5-7 pm 

OR

 Sat 2/21/26 Noon-2:00

Email Chef Annette at StepUpItalianCatering@gmail.com

Take your taste buds on a delicious journey in this hands-on, interactive, beginner-friendly class! You’ll start by making your own homemade crackers—crispy, golden, and without all the unwanted ingredients you see on the back of a box of processed crackers. Once your crackers are baking, we’ll move to our Dip Bar Workshop, where you’ll create three international layered dips—Mexican, Greek, and Italian—You’ll choose two dips to build and enjoy during class, then decide which of the three flavor profiles you’d like to create to take home. 

To finish, enjoy a homemade tiramisu treat to sample on the spot, perfectly layered and ready to delight. 

This class combines demonstration, hands-on, and interactive assembly—perfect for anyone who loves creating, tasting, and taking home something special. Open to all adults-no cooking experience needed.

Class cost: 80

Cash, Venmo (friends & family/personal pmt), CashApp, or Zelle.

Please be sure to click on "going" on my fb page more on my fb page https://www.facebook.com/StepUpItalianCateringOR

 Email me at StepUpItalianCatering@gmail.com so I can order enough ingredients. This class is located at First Congregational Church of Saugatuck. 296 Hoffman St. There's additional parking right across the street from the church. Message me with questions.