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Italian Cooking Class: Venetian Feast

Prepare a full-course Venetian meal made of comfort food at its best.

the Venetian kitchen

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4 hours

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

£125

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Italian Cooking

What you'll do

This immersive Venetian Feast cooking class is the perfect opportunity for you to discover the comfort of traditional Venetian cuisine, all about simplicity and flavour.

You will not only learn how to prepare and cook classic Venetian dishes, but also dive into the rich culinary culture that has been passed down for generations – all whilst learning some useful tips and tricks to master the art of Venetian cooking.

In this class, you’ll learn authentic recipes and cooking techniques, and enjoy a fun and interactive culinary experience in a relaxed setting.

First of all, you’ll learn how to make some traditional starters, such as mozzarella in carrozza (deep-fried mozzarella sandwich) or fried meatballs, all to be served alongside your aperitif drink (aperol spritz or non-alcoholic).

Then you’ll learn how to make one main course which may include a risotto with peas, lemon and mint, pasta with mussels in a rich tomato sauce or pumpkin gnocchi with butter and sage (depending on seasonality and local market ingredients). This will be followed by learning how to make ‘sgroppino’, a traditional lemon sorbet digestif.

Finally, it’s going to be dessert time with a classic tiramisu’ or some baci in gondola meringues (kisses on a gondola), to accompany your Italian-style coffee.

Sample recipes (class will focus on up to 4 recipes - plus 2 alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks):

Mozzarella in carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwich)
Fried meatballs
Pea, lemon and mint risotto
Potato and rosemary oil risotto
Pasta e fagioli (bean and pasta soup)
Pumpkin gnocchi with butter and sage
Pasta with mussels and tomato sauce
Tiramisu'
Baci in Gondola meringue kisses
Mascarpone cream and amaretti biscuits
'Sgroppino' (traditional lemon sorbet)
Spritz or 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

All ingredients and tools to make a variety of Venetian dishes and drinks to enjoy after the class. You'll make two starters, one main, one dessert, one aperitif drink and one digestif drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
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 lovely 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 Feast 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.