Overview

A gluten-free Italian cooking class with Chef Derek Fritzel

Italian Gluten Free… You Gotta Be Kidding Me!
A Gluten-Free Italian Experience with Chef Derek Fritzel

Forget about it… gluten, that is! Join Chef Derek Fritzel for a delicious Italian-inspired cooking experience that proves you don’t have to give up your favorite classics to enjoy a gluten-free lifestyle.

In this hands-on class, Chef Derek will transform beloved Italian staples into fully gluten-free creations that are packed with authentic flavor and texture. From homemade gluten-free pasta and perfectly crafted pizza dough to savory meatballs and other Italian favorites, you’ll discover techniques and recipes that make gluten-free cooking feel anything but limiting.

Whether you live a gluten-free lifestyle or simply want to expand your culinary skills, this class will show you how to recreate the comfort, tradition, and flavors of Italy—without the gluten.

Come hungry, leave inspired, and enjoy the gluten-free life… Italian style!

BYOB if you would like something other than what the chef is sampling

About your Instructor

Chef Derek Fritzel has been professionally on the food scene for over 26 years from Michelin starred resorts, hotels, private country clubs, hospitals, restaurants, private homes, and plantation homes, Food, Beverage, and Accommodation Director for off-shore Drill Ships in the Gulf of Mexico as well as Culinary Instructor. His love for food and people lead him to participate in The Taste of the NFL, Jazz and Heritage festival, Mardis Gras Carnival, French Quarter Fest, Tales of the Cocktail, New Orleans Wine and Food Experience and Hosted the Chef’s Soiree of Louisiana. Chef Fritzel began his studies as a Commis with his first Chef at the age of 13. His passion for food inspired him to attend The Culinary Institute of New Orleans. Upon Graduation his thirst for travel took him home to Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Orlando and back to New Orleans gathering acclimations and notoriety from TV appearances to nationally syndicated radio shows and notable awards. He is proud to be back home and resides in Ligonier with his sons teaching the next generation of young culinarians, creating for Beurre Chaude, and giving back to his community.

More to know

This class is an interactive cooking class, so Chef Fritz will do the instruction and demo, and you'll do the cooking and eating. Please let us know if you would like to be teamed with guests under a different name. Team sizes will depend on the number of participants. Space is limited.

Recommended for guests 18+

Classes with less than 12 guests may be canceled or rescheduled