Italian Cooking Class: Venetian Aperitif

London

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Food and Drink

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Cooking

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Italian Cooking

Italian Cooking Class: Venetian Aperitif

A unique and delicious way to experience the flavors of Venice

the Venetian kitchen

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4 hours

1 to 8 (public classes), 5 to 10 (private) (private classes)

£95

London

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Food and Drink

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Cooking

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Italian Cooking

What you'll do

Looking for a unique and delicious way to experience the flavours of Venice? Look no further than our immersive Venetian Aperitif Cooking Class. In this cooking class in London, you'll not only learn how to create traditional Venetian small bites called cicchetti but also get hands-on experience baking a baguette from scratch and cooking Venetian polenta.

Don't worry if you've never tried your hand at baking or cooking before. Our friendly and experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, making sure you feel comfortable and confident in your abilities.

During the workshop, you'll work with high-quality ingredients and learn the techniques needed to recreate these delicious bites and aperitifs at home. You'll gain insights into the unique flavours and ingredients that define Venetian cuisine, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for these culinary delights.

By the end of the workshop, not only will you have learned new skills and techniques, but you'll also have a delightful selection of Venetian small bites and aperitifs to enjoy. You'll leave with new culinary knowledge and the ability to recreate these delicious dishes at home.

Sample recipes:

mozzarella in carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwich)
fried meatballs
lemony fennel and mortadella bites
artichoke cream with ham and horseradish bites
mackerel and olive tapenade bites
polenta with gorgonzola cheese and caramelized walnuts
polenta with warm baby shrimps
spritz and hugo

Special dietary requirements and food allergies:

Please inform us in advance and prior to confirming your booking of any allergies, disabilities, diabetes, pregnancy, epilepsy, learning difficulties etc.
Should you have a special dietary requirement, please send us a message before booking your class. Although we are unable to tailor our course content for all special dietary requirements, we would be happy to discuss the class schedule and try to accommodate your needs.

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Knowledge required

Suitable for beginners, no previous cooking experience required.
This class includes alchoholic drinks. Age miminum is 18+.

What you'll get

Welcome drink (prosecco or non-alcoholic) and refreshments (tea and coffee)
All the ingredients and utensils required for the class
Making of five different chicchetti (small bites)
Making of two different aperitivo drinks
Aperitivo time to enjoy the food and drinks prepared together
A surprise gift to thank you for joining. :-)

What to bring

No requirements, just get ready to be hands-on!

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

This would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

Brixton Windmill, Blenheim Gardens, London, SW2 5DA

At the end of Blenheim Gardens road, enter the park gate on the left and keep going. You will soon see both Brixton Windmill and its education centre

Italian Cooking Class: Venetian Aperitif location

Your teacher

the Venetian kitchen

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Ciao, I am Fabio, welcome to the Venetian kitchen!

Born and raised in Venice, Italy, I inherited a deep passion for cooking from my mother, a true Venetian who was born and lived in Cannaregio, the northernmost of the six historic sestieri (districts) of Venice.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with her, learning the secrets of Venetian cuisine that combine flavors and stories from the sea, land, and lagoon. After graduating, I began working in the food and tourism industry and have since gained experience working in various restaurants, both as a waiter and cook, hotels, and maritime agencies, both on board of ships and ashore. And if there is one thing that I learnt is that good food makes people happier and it's also about joy, passion, life, family, and friends.

Ten years ago, I moved to London for work, and while I have grown to love my new home, my heart remains with Venice and its incredible food. Venetian cuisine brings back memories of home, family, and friends, and sharing these traditions with others is something I truly cherish.

Besides the Venetian Kitchen I also run the baking blog the Italian baker, where I share baking recipes with an Italian twist and run Brixton Windmill baking classes throughout the year.