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Red Inside
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4.9on Google, 172 reviewsItalian & pasta · Sushi & Asian · French
- Private & groups
- Team events
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Cooking school · Port Washington, NY
The Cooking Lab
Chef-owned Port Washington school with French and Italian roots and 16 seats at most
5.028 Google reviews
Date night
Evening classes made for two
Kids & families
Classes and camps for young cooks
Beginners
No experience needed
Team events
Team building with a chef running the room
About The Cooking Lab
The Cooking Lab is a culinary school in Port Washington run by two local parents. Mathieu Lanfant is a Paris-born chef trained at the Ecole Supérieure de Cuisine Française. Michelle Capobianco is a former corporate lawyer who trained in kitchens across Italy and leads tours in Abruzzo. Classes are hands-on. The kitchen has eight cooking stations, each for two people, so a full class tops out at 16.
The adult calendar leans toward Italian, French and Spanish food. Evening Dinner for Two classes cover Paella Valenciana, French bistro cooking, Puglia and Rome. Weekend classes include Homemade Pasta 101, Knife Skills, Crepes Brunch and Taste of Thailand. Parent/child sessions follow the holidays: apple tarte tatin, Hanukkah latkes and sufganiyot, and gingerbread.
Kids can take seven-week after-school series grouped by grade, or one-off classes like handmade pasta and cupcakes. Private events last two hours and take 8 to 16 guests. Virtual private classes run on Zoom. The school has a 5-star Google rating from 28 reviews.
Known for
- Dinner for Two: Paella Valenciana
- Dinner for Two in Rome
- Homemade Pasta 101
- Parent/Child Hanukkah Latkes
Good to know
- The school can't make menu or ingredient substitutions. Email ahead if you have questions about a menu.
- Each cooking station is shared by two people, and you can say who you want to be paired with when you register.
- A scheduled class needs at least four people enrolled to run.
- Kids' classes have age requirements, and the school asks families to follow them.
- Private event deposits are non-refundable, and the final headcount is due 72 hours before the event.
Written from The Cooking Lab’s own site and class listings, October 2026. How we write these
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Classes
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Parent/Child Apple Tarte Tatin
Next: Sat 14 Nov, 9:30am
Dinner for Two: Paella Valenciana
Next: Thu 19 Nov, 7pm
Thanksgiving Apple Pie Workshop
Next: Sat 21 Nov, 9:30am
Parent/Child Hanukkah Sufganiyot
Next: Sat 5 Dec, 10am
Parent/Child Hanukkah Latkes
Next: Sat 5 Dec, 1pm
Parent/Child Gingerbread Workshop
Next: Sat 12 Dec, 10am
Holiday Biscotti Workshop (Adults & Teens Ages 14+)
Next: Sat 12 Dec, 4pm
Brazilian Seafood Stew (GF)
Next: Thu 14 Jan, 7pm
Taste of Thailand
Next: Fri 15 Jan, 7pm
Homemade Pasta 101
Next: Sat 16 Jan, 3:30pm
Dinner for Two: French Bistro Cooking
Next: Thu 21 Jan, 7pm
Dinner for Two in Puglia
Next: Fri 22 Jan, 7pm
Crepes Brunch
Next: Sat 23 Jan, 10am
Dinner for Two: Seafood Paella
Next: Thu 28 Jan, 7pm
Dinner for Two in Rome
Next: Fri 29 Jan, 7pm · 2 dates
Knife Skills
Next: Sat 30 Jan, 10am
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The Cooking Lab: common questions
Can I pick who I cook with?
Yes. Stations are shared by two people, and you can name your partner on the registration form.
Can the menu be changed for allergies or preferences?
No. The school can't make menu or ingredient substitutions, so email info@thecookinglabpw.com before you register if you have questions.
What ages are the kids' classes for?
After-school series are split into grades 3 to 5 and grade 5 and up. Many single-session classes are for ages 8 and up, and private kids' classes and birthdays are for ages 8 to 16.
How much is a private class?
An in-person private class for adults or families costs $1000 for up to 8 guests, plus $125 for each additional guest ($75 for guests under 12). It lasts two hours, with a maximum of 16 people. Virtual private classes start at $350 for up to 8 screens.
How big are classes?
A class has at most 16 guests, working at eight two-person stations.
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