Our Mission

Exploring & Embracing the World through Cooking!

We travel from continent to continent, country to country, city to city, opening the window to the world through cooking. At Izabella's Gourmet Chow, we believe food is the most delicious way to explore the world and connect with its cultures. Led by Chef Sofya, our classes invite kids and families to roll up their sleeves, spin the globe, and discover new traditions through hands-on culinary experiences. From Belgian waffles and French parfaits to Italian pasta and Russian salads, every class is a passport stamp in disguise. Along the way, students build real kitchen skills, a love of diverse cuisines, and a curiosity that goes far beyond the plate. Because when you cook together, you don't just make food — you make memories.

March 27, 2017

“My son and daughter love going to the cooking classes! Miss Sofya does an excellent job of teaching the kids about the food they are making and at the end of class they get to try their delicious culinary creation 😊 Good food, good health, good fun for all!!”

— Jennifer Szoszorek Becker

Our Programs

International Cooking Classes for kids and Adults
Monthly and Weekly Classes
Private Events
After School Programs
Team Building Cooking Classes
Couples Classes
NUTRITION SEMINARS AND ASSEMBLIES
ETIQUETTE CLASSES

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What’s Cooking?

Follow along as Chef Sofya takes kids and families on delicious adventures around the globe — from Belgian waffles and French parfaits to Italian pasta and Russian salads. Every post is a glimpse into the joy, creativity, and laughter that happens in each class. Stay inspired and follow us on Instagram for the latest culinary "travels"!

That was quite yummy 😋 trip to Belgium 🇧🇪 !! THANK YOU @keylinhac for the pictures. You are so 😈 We measured, mixed, baked, ate, made a mess, danced, learned languages and we “traveled” Life is sweet! La Dolce Vita!!! #izabellasgourm

Thank you @heathercherry.writer.coach from 228 Corridor Neighbors for a beautiful write up (April issue) about my passions- writing & cooking experiences. “The One and Only” by Fate or By Choice is a book that shows resilience and per

“I Love Paris” Dinner in the Dark! Salmon Tartar! Shrooms Tartar for non seafood guest! Red leaf salad with baked goat cheese toast drizzled with spicy honey, lychee, tomatoes, cheese, Peruvian peppers and vinaigrette! Vichyssoise soup dr

Midsummer Night’s Dream. Enchanting Evening! A mid May dream evening it was. My beauties! Izabella’s ballet DIVAS! From little ballerinas to beautiful swans! Nothing beats Ballet together with Symphony and Mendelssohn Choir Pittsburgh @me

I had a pleasure, not just ONCE but TWICE to lead classes for NCL, the organization that every girl, going into 7 or 8 grade, should join. First one, we made Pasta with homemade cheese sauce, chicken, spinach and then scrumptious cannoli. Second- ETI

I love what I do and I love who I work with. I LOVE Passavant’s Foundation - Bridge2Hope. I love those families. I’m touched that they feel comfortable sharing their life’s stories with me. I’m touched and feel humbled when th

Wishing every mother, MIL, Step mother, mama to be, every woman out here, a very blessed and happy Mother’s Day! Feel a little special today. Give yourself a break today!! 🥂

What a fun Thursday night!!! Thank you Liia and Mathew Orman!! #devilwearsprada2❤️👠❤️ #UpscaleGNO

“Trips” to Italia 🇮🇹 with Hance Elementary and Wexford Elementary. Oh so so fun! Cooking! Eating! Learning! Spinning the Globe! Dancing! 💃 until next school year!!
#izabellasgourmetchowcreations #izabellasgourmetchowafterschoolprograms

BOOK SIGNING & HAPPY HOUR
MAY 8TH 4-6PM
THIS EVENT IS FREE!

Every Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, Stepmother, Step Grandmother, Aunt, Sister, Sister-in Law, God Mother, Friend and Mother to Be is INVITED!!!!!
You are cordially invited to cel

Back to soups. Really? Roasted Chicken and Chicken Jalapeño Sausage Tortilla Soup. Hopefully it’s my last batch of hot soups. 🙏🏻 for Gazpacho weather 🌞 #alwaysfromscratch #tasteful #cookingwithatwist #dinnersunder30minutes

And what a night. Kentucky Derby Cooking and Networking Experience.
Mint Juleps, Food and Glamour. Sliders with Fried Shrimp, Fried 🍅 and Mayo Aioli, Fried 🍗, Panzanella Salad, Benedictine Spread and Bridadeiro, a request from participants 😀 #Co

A quick trip to Russia!! 🇷🇺 their infamous salad, Salad Olivier!! 😋 I grew up on that salad, had to share my fave!! Language, capital, international trivia and 💃
“I don’t like this salad, I love this salad.” Adobs Elementary ki

A beautiful bridal shower for one special bride to be!!
Tea sandwiches, scones, jams and whipped cream! 😋 Cucumber sandwiches, Croissant stuffed with Waldorf Chicken Salad, Puff Pastry with Smoked Salmon and Fried Capers, Crostini with Mortadella a

A fabulous trip to Belgium 🇧🇪 Belgium Waffles, languages, cracking eggs, mixing, measuring and indulging- ALL in 1 hour. 😅 😃 A lucky 🍀 13. 13 kids, 13 waffles. #izabellasgourmetchowclasses #cookingaroundtheglobewithchefsofya #alwaysfromscratch

Waffles, waffles and more waffles 🧇 Belgium 🇧🇪 all the way. A quick but such a good trip down to Belgium - Brugge, Brussels, Canals, Art 🖼️ Languages, etc #alwaysfromscratch #izabellasgourmetchowafterschoolprograms #izabellasgourmetchowtravelthew

2 Hours of Etiquette! 3 course dinner with mocktails. “Traveling the World through Etiquette” International Trivia and tons of giggles. Quite a lively evening may I say so myself. Hope the kiddos who couldn’t make it are feeling bet

Passavant Hospital Foundation Volunteer’s Diner. Without those people, who help in and help out, Foundation wouldn’t exist!! 👏🏻 and Thank you!!!! @passavanthospfound419 @nicoletkmcc @amanda.posa

Our first class at the Pine Community Center was most definitely a hit!!!!
We sliced, diced, cooked, stirred, platted, danced, leaned Spanish and art. Until next class in May 20th!!! @pinecommunitycenter #izabellasgourmetchowtraveltheworldwhilecookin

A quick trip to France for Wexford Elementary kiddos. Parfaits!! Homemade granola! Vanilla and Chocolate mousse! Strawberries! Bananas! Raisins! Coconut and so much more. #izabellasgourmetchowafterschoolprograms #afterschooleducation #travellingthewo

A World of Flavor

These moments capture the heart of what Izabella's Gourmet Chow is all about — curious young chefs, beautifully crafted dishes, and memories made together. From vibrant ingredients to proud smiles at the end of class, every photo tells a story of connection and discovery. We'd love for your family to be part of the next one!

Our Mission

Exploring & Embracing the World through Cooking!

March 27, 2017

“My son and daughter love going to the cooking classes! Miss Sofya does an excellent job of teaching the kids about the food they are making and at the end of class they get to try their delicious culinary creation 😊 Good food, good health, good fun for all!!”

Our Programs

International Cooking Classes for kids and Adults

Monthly and Weekly Classes

Private Events

After School Programs

Team Building Cooking Classes

Couples Classes

NUTRITION SEMINARS AND ASSEMBLIES

ETIQUETTE CLASSES

What’s Cooking?

A World of Flavor

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