Traditional Italian Cooking Class and Dinner

Recent reviews of Traditional Italian Cooking Class and Dinner

• 5/5 from Fiona J Gleeson, attended Jan 2026: The teachers were very patient with us, especially considering I'd not made these types of pasta before. It was great fun and I'd recommend it.
• 5/5 from Simon Dorman, attended Jan 2026: This was a great way to spend a Saturday evening! I've always wanted to try making pasta and you can't get much better than having two Italians teach this masterclass... Sal and Gianma are very friendly and immediately make you feel at home. The tuition (making three different types of pasta) was patient and supportive and they are immediately at hand to give you tips and make sure your pasta isn't too dry (or too sticky). Lots of anecdotes of Italian home life and family add a lovely background to the evening. The best part, of course, was having our pasta cooked for us by the boys and getting to sit down together to eat it! I can fully recommend this class and want to try their pizza making evening next.
• 5/5 from Jenny Dartnell, attended Jan 2026: we had the absolute best time at cooking with the Italians! Gianma and Sal were amazing hosts and so helpful teaching us 3 different types of pasta that can be made at home. The atmosphere was relaxed and lots of fun. we ended the evening with a delicious meal and a few little surprises! would definitely recommend!
• 5/5 from Elsie Halford, attended Nov 2025: Absolutely lovely, fun and knowledgeable teachers who guided us through our fresh pasta cooking course. The atmosphere was lovely and very sociable and we ended up with a delicious dinner.
• 4/5 from Melanie Smith Brown, attended Nov 2025: Our chef's were such lovely people, very friendly and informative. The organisation was spot on. The venue was easy to find and the room itself was clean and well equipped. Great that we had opportunities to talk to others on the course and the chefs at the end while eating what we'd made. The pasta was really good and with guidance, quite easy to make. Only thing that could have been better is the sauces that the pasta was served with...quite bland, but maybe some may like it like that! The availability of some pepper may have helped. Overall it was a great evening though
• 5/5 from Emily Walsh, attended Sep 2025: My boyfriend and I enjoyed this class! It was fun and interactive. I felt anxious beforehand but the chefs were very friendly which eased my nervousness and I’m glad that I did it! We also liked that the chefs girlfriends were present for the course when we attended, as this meant that whilst the chefs were in the kitchen cooking up the dinner feast, their partners were prompting conversation and making sure that everyone felt included
• 5/5 from Raheemah Dhaadd, attended Sep 2025: The teachers were so friendly and welcome and did a great job at explaining. We created 3 types of pastas and were taught about the textures of the dough and making different shapes with lots of different techniques. My favourite part was eating the pasta at the end!
• 5/5 from Zoe Broumi, attended Sep 2025: It was very nice and fun! The 2 teachers were super helpful and the atmosphere was friendly. We had dinner all together after the pasta making class which was lovely!
• 5/5 from Debbie Osimen, attended Jul 2025: Thank you so much to the best Italian teachers one could ask for. I celebrated my birthday with 18 guests and Gal & Siamma was very accommodating and had even decorated the room with birthday celebrations! They kept us all engaged, playing really fun games whilst teaching us to make yummy pasta. They also allowed us to bring our own drinks which was great and kept us all well fed. They were also accommodating to different dietary requirements which was fantastic! We did wish we had a meat option with the sauces but nevertheless the overall experience was great. Thank you for making my birthday weekend special!
• 5/5 from Aimee Malik-Israel, attended May 2025: The teachers are so lovely and the class is small enough that they see to everyone. Family style dinner was cosy. Would book again.
• 5/5 from Mike Egan, attended May 2025: We had a wonderful time at the pasta cooking class! Sal and Gianma were great hosts and enthusiastic and helpful teachers! The food was delicious and the sauces prepared by the guys to mix with the pasta we had made was first class. We would highly recommend this class to others!! Mike & Katie
• 5/5 from Murray Hawthorne, attended Apr 2025: We had a fab time learning to make pasta with Giamma & Sal as part of a hen do day! They were great fun, patient and made the day special. Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Audrey Lemasson, attended Apr 2025: We had an amazing experience at the pasta-making class! The atmosphere was welcoming and lively, making it easy to feel right at home. We were paired up in duos, which added a fun and collaborative touch to the whole experience. The chefs’ explanation of the pasta-making process were clear, engaging, and thorough, making it easy for even beginners to get involved. Then comes the dinner, we all sat around a big table with the chefs, and it was such a fantastic way to enjoy the fruits of our labor, all while bonding with the group. The food was delicious, and the whole evening was filled with laughter, great conversations, and fantastic company. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and interactive way to spend an evening. It’s a great mix of learning, bonding, and enjoying great food!
• 5/5 from Kiah Spong, attended Mar 2025: Such a fun class with really lovely hosts! We had a great evening making pasta and also eating together.
• 5/5 from Panna Csendes, attended Mar 2025: Amazing experience and teachers.
• 5/5 from Marine Belda, attended Mar 2025: Had a great evening and the teachers were amazing! Would do it again!!
• 5/5 from Lucy Black, attended Feb 2025: Sal and Giamma were amazing teachers, very patient and informative. I thoroughly enjoyed this class - the environment and vibe that they created were excellent for learning. During the class, we made tagliatelle, gnocchi and cavatelli, which Sal and Giamma cooked and then served for us with delicious sauces. I had a wonderful time and would recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys Italian food or who wants to learn an impressive new skill.
• 5/5 from Suhaila El Bakhchioui, attended Feb 2025: Amazing class! We can't thank Giamma and Sal enough. The food was amazing, the class was fantastic, very sociable and their hospitality was impeccable. They paid close attention to my dietary needs and were so easy to talk and get on with! I would 100% recommend this class and would definitely be trying out more of their cooking sessions in future! Thank you again!
• 5/5 from Peter Christopher Bird, attended Feb 2025: Gianma and Sal did a marvellous job. We had a thoroughly entertaining evening with them cooking pasta from first principles.
• 5/5 from Zoe Gianduzzo, attended Feb 2025: Absolutely fantastic class! I had the best time - everyone was so friendly and the environment was very relaxed. Sal and Giamma were excellent teachers and amazing cooks. The pastas were so much easier to make than I though - so I'm really excited to try this at home now I feel much more confident in my ability! I really enjoyed sitting with everyone at the end and sharing our fresh-cooked pasta meals together. It was a great time. Will definitely be recommending this to my friends!
• 5/5 from Laura, attended Jan 2025: Fantastic evening - it was a family gift for 10 people. Instructions were clear, and delivered in a fun informative way. Ended up with 2 types of pasta and a gnocchi. Lovely to sit down at the end and eat our meals. Would highly recommend
• 5/5 from Geoff, attended Jan 2025: Very enjoyable evening learning new cooking skills, getting to eat the food we made and having a lot of fun as well. Giamma and Martina were very welcoming, taught us well and provided a few little welcome extras (homemade foccia and salami, dessert, soft drinks and tea and coffee). Our dinner at the end had a very Italian family feel to it. Thanks guys. Will be back for pizza and foccia making.
• 5/5 from Diane Lowton, attended Jan 2025: We had a lovely evening hosted by Gianma and Martina. They were friendly, professional and great fun. We were delighted with the pasta and gnocchi we made. The extras of focaccia and the chocolate desert were really lovely. Would certainly recommend.
• 5/5 from Violeta Moro, attended Dec 2024: Intimate and fun class!
• 5/5 from Umesh Ramanan, attended Nov 2024: I booked the private Italian cooking class as a birthday get together, with a bunch of my friends. As soon as we arrived, the energy of Sal and Gianma was so inviting and very personable. The venue was perfect for the class and they surprised me with a decorated dining set up. Once all my guests arrived, we grabbed a drink and Sal and Gianma guided us through steps to make fresh pasta. None of the guests had made fresh pasta before and the teachers were super helpful in making us feel comfortable, ensuring we made the pasta correctly and most importantly, enjoy ourselves. We were paired up and made three different types of pasta; tagliatelle, gnocchi and cavatelli. Each pasta was different in their difficulty, but again, Sal and Gianma helped all of us individually to ensure we made great pasta. I would definitely recommend this amazing class to everyone who wants to try something different and enjoy a delicious a pasta meal! Sal and Gianma you guys were brilliant and wishing you both all the best!
• 5/5 from Fizza Hassan, attended Oct 2024: Sal and Gianma were absolutely brilliant, professional and extremely helpful hosts. It was a wonderful experience for me and my friends and they went the extra mile to make my birthday special with decorations and a dessert. I would highly recommend them, not just for a fun and enjoyable experience but also because they really take the time to help everyone and make sure they are teaching you the skills and giving you great tips and tricks. They both have a great passion for food and it's very apparent. Thank you!
• 5/5 from Tom, attended Oct 2024: Sal and Gianma (and others!) were amazing hosts and led us through the pasta cooking without missing a beat. The room was set up beautifully and they were warm and friendly, sharing lots of interesting stories and tips. Thanks for a wonderful evening!!
• 5/5 from Jodie Wong, attended Aug 2024: Went with my friend and really enjoyed it, Gianma and Sal are both super friendly and knowledgable and it was very organised and fun. You enjoy the meal at the end, totally great value for money!
• 5/5 from Rob Woodward, attended Aug 2024: Fantastic, brilliant hosts - very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable and the food was excellent. A fun and enjoyable evening, would definitely recommend to anyone with even a passing interest in Italian cuisine.
• 4/5 from Kate Fairhead, attended Aug 2024: Lovely people, really fun and interactive class. Great value for money - left very content and full! The extras of foccacia and Tiramisu were delicious too.
• 5/5 from Martin McGilloway, attended Mar 2024: Sensational night out and hosts that create an environment fit for all and is inclusive to all ones needs, including gluten free. Moreover was the fun had by all and proving that cooking can and is fun and can inspire even the hidden inner chef that may just have you cooking for life. Highly recommend and Sal and Gianma are the perfect hosts.
• 5/5 from Hannah Scrivener, attended Mar 2024: Excellent workshop! We had the most fun time learning how to make Italian food with the best teachers - high recommend!
• 5/5 from Luke Tomkins, attended Mar 2024: We organised a group class with around 15 friends and we had an epic evening! Sal and Gianma are both absolutely amazing hosts, and they found a brilliant location for us to host the evening. They taught us how to make pizza dough from scratch and then we made our own pizzas! Absolutely amazing evening and would 100% recommend Sal and Gianma’s classes!
• 5/5 from Louise Venton, attended Mar 2024: An amazing evening! Sal and Gianma were great teachers and so patient. They made sure we were all learning, having a good time and left with plenty of food in us and to take home. Would definitely recommend :)
• 5/5 from Melissa Hewitt, attended Mar 2024: A fun pizza making evening with friends. Really enjoyed being hands on with the ingredients. Gianma & Sal were great hosts, very entertaining and giving clear instructions.
• 5/5 from Alastair Wickens, attended Mar 2024: Our class/dinner was with a group of around 15 friends, making pizza and meatballs. Sal and Gianma were absolutely fantastic hosts. They were so warm and welcoming and ensured everyone was having a blast all the way through. Their expert instructions were very clear and ensured the food came out of the oven delicious. All in all, it was great value for money and I'd definitely go again!
• 5/5 from Olivia, attended Mar 2024: The event was a running club social. The hosts were friendly, welcoming and very well prepared. They created a really nice area for preparing our pizzas and eating together afterwards. The venue was perfect for the occasion. Some members of the group were very boisterous and I felt the hosts managed this reasonably well. They had really good knowledge of the cooking process and helped me to understand why we were adding certain ingredients. I felt I learnt from the experience and the food was really tasty! It was overall good value for money and I like the relaxed and helpful approach the hosts took.