Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by
Lewis Vaughan,
TableJourney editor.
Source.
What to order at Playte Kitchen
Signature dishes
Italian home-cooking classes, California seasonal technique, Private group dinners
Editor tip
Private group bookings of 4-10 people are the best format. Good for corporate team events, bachelorette groups and family celebrations. Book 2-3 weeks in advance for weekends.
Signature dishes:
Italian home-cooking classes, California seasonal technique, Private group dinners
Tip: Private group bookings of 4-10 people are the best format. Good for corporate team events, bachelorette groups and family celebrations. Book 2-3 weeks in advance for weekends.
Culinary Education$$$oxbowClass schedule varies; see website
The Culinary Institute of America's Napa campus runs public cooking classes taught by CIA instructors in professional teaching kitchens. The programme ranges from 90-minute demonstrations to full-day workshops in pasta, bread, pastry, charcuterie and wine-pairing. It is the most comprehensive culinary education public programme in the North Bay.
Signature: Hands-on pasta-making, Bread and pastry workshops, Wine-pairing seminars
Tip: The pasta and bread classes are the most popular and fill weeks in advance. Book via the CIA at Copia website rather than third-party platforms to see the full schedule and availability.
