Get to know Chef Alain
“Chef Alain was exactly who I needed to walk me through this. From signing up to the first bite, it was simple. Easy, step by step instructions, helpful encouragement. Chef Alain was fantastic with his instructions. Lui un bravo chef!”
About Chef Alain: On our Heart of Italy Tour, one of our highlights is spending an afternoon with Chef Alain in a beautiful villa in the Tuscan countryside learning his tricks to making different types of authentic handmade pasta, sauces, appetizers, and — our favorite — tiramisu. Chef Alain is a full-time executive chef in a newly-opened restaurant in his hometown of Pistoia, in Tuscany. He lives there with his two children, girlfriend, and two dogs. Read more about Chef Alain’s story!
Location: Tuscany, Italy
“Chef Alain was fantastic! So knowledgeable, really great teacher, and a great sense of humor! I truly appreciated the chance to learn how to make something fabulous from an international chef in their home kitchen! ”
“Chef Alain is very winsomely engaging while sharing amazing food preparation knowledge and technique.”
Private Classes
Handmade Pizza
*EXCLUSIVE EYN Recipe Kit Class
Learn how to make delicious pizza from scratch, including a fabulously easy homemade sauce, live from the birthplace of pizza itself! Alain will share all of the tips and tricks to creating the perfect pizza.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit:
- All ingredients pre-measured, prepped & labeled
- A mezzaluna for your cutting your pizza
- A customized pdf for your event with kit instructions
- Delivered right to your guests’ doors
Class Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit:
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan & Vegetarian with modifications. Kits are standardized and do not include ingredients for dietary modifications. Customers must procure their own ingredients for any substitutions.
Fresh Pasta
*Exclusive EYN Recipe Kit Class
Homemade pasta doesn't have to be intimidating! Chef Alain breaks down the process into clear and easy-to-follow steps that it's no wonder this is his most popular class. You will also learn to make a simple yet scrumptious cherry tomato sauce with smoked pancetta to serve with your fresh pasta.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit:
- All ingredients pre-measured, prepped & labeled
- A customized pdf for your event with kit instructions
- Delivered right to your guests’ doors
Class Length: 1 hour 45 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit:
Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & Dairy-Free with modifications.
Eggplant Parmesan
A classic Italian comfort food — a layered casserole much like lasagna, but with slices of eggplant in place of pasta. In just a few steps, Chef Alain will show you how to take simple ingredients and turn them into a beautiful layered dish to share!
Class Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Dietary Fit: Vegetarian & Gluten-Free
Want more recipe choices? Customize your private event to have access to all of Chef Alain’s recipes!
