Stella Cooking Class

Italian Cooking Demonstrations at Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s Herald Square

Treat your group to a unique culinary experience at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City with an Italian cooking techniques class led by Executive Chef Jarett Appell at the popular restaurant—Stella 34 Trattoria.

Two Learning and Dining Experiences

Chef Appell offers two demonstrations, which combine instruction with hands-on participation and dining:

Classic Italian Pasta Experience

This experience begins with a welcome reception including a prosecco and mozzarella bar. The reception is followed by a one-hour pasta-making techniques class that provides guests the opportunity to participate.

Following the class, the group will sit down for a three-course meal at Stella 34 Trattoria that features pastas created by class participants.

Menu

First course: Assorted antipasti, served family style
Main course: Choice of three pasta entrees
Dessert course: Miniature zeppoli & tiramisu, served family style

Participant Takeaways

Each participant will go home with a gift bag containing recipe cards, a Stella 34 apron and a pasta cutter.

Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Experience

This experience begins with a welcome reception including a prosecco and mozzarella bar. The reception is followed by a one-hour pizza-making techniques class that provides guests the opportunity to participate.

Following the class, the group will sit down for a three-course meal at Stella 34 Trattoria that features pizzas created by class participants.

Menu

First course: Assorted antipasti, served family style
Main course: Neapolitan pizzas, served family style
Dessert course: Miniature zeppoli & tiramisu, served family style

Participant Takeaways

Each participant will go home with a gift bag containing recipe cards, a Stella 34 apron and a Stella 34 side towel.

Class Timelines

Each of the classes are offered as either a lunch or a dinner experience. The timelines are as follows:

Lunch:
10:15-10:30 AM Welcome reception with prosecco & mozzarella bar
10:30-11:30 AM Class with Executive Chef
11:30-1:00 PM Three-course lunch

Dinner:
4:15-4:30 PM Welcome reception with prosecco & mozzarella bar
4:30-5:30 PM Class with Executive Chef
5:30-7:00 PM Three-course dinner

Pricing and Other Details

Cost: $120, plus tax and gratuity (includes welcome reception, class, three-course meal and gift bag)
Beverage packages: May be added upon request.
Group size: Each class is offered exclusively to groups; groups of 12 to 20 guests can be accommodated.
Class Location:
Stella 34 Trattoria in Macy’s Herald Square, 6th Floor
151 West 34th St.
New York, NY 10001

For more information or to reserve, contact:
Aliza Rutledge, Catering Sales Manager

Email: [email protected]; phone: 212-216-9617

Classes are not offered on Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve or during the Macy’s Flower Show.