La cucina povera is the term that describes the humble, domestic cooking that was typical of Italy’s rural and urban working classes. Dishes typically consisted of local, seasonal legumes, grains and vegetables, with herbs and local spices. This style of cooking is the essence of the Mediterranean diet; simple, pure, wholesome and delicious. This class is led by Chef Paolo Arlotta and is suitable for vegetarians.

DEMONSTRATION + SOME HANDS-ON

Recipes for traditional Italian sweets and pastries often jealously kept within families and are rarely written down. In this class, Chef Michele Usci will show you how to make the important components such as Pan di Spagna, Crema Pasticcera, and basic pastry, as well as some recipes where they all come together such as Zuppa Inglese (Italian trifle).

HANDS-ON | INTERMEDIATE

Gnocchi capture the very essence of Italian cooking- a few simple ingredients combined in the right way can make magic. Chef Mirco Speri will guide you through each step of how to prepare, cook and serve the best, light, fluffy and delicious gnocchi you will ever make. If there was ever a dish to impress family and friends, this is it.

HANDS-ON | BEGINNERS