One Star Chef, cooking teacher

One Star Chef

One Star Chef

location_on West Malling, Medway

local_activity classes: Italian CookingWine TastingCookingFood and Drink Tasting

5.0 (8)
Facebook likes12k

Hi, my name is Davide Cerretini, also known as 'The One Star Chef'. I'm a native of Tuscany and spent the last 30 years in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where I had a long career as a chef and restauranteur. I have experience in the entertainment business, as I have appeared in TV shows, such as The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, starred in a movie, as well as being interviewed countless times across radio and TV internationally.

The food I cook is 100% authentically Tuscan, learned from my family growing up in the countryside of Italy. Throughout my career I have focused on preserving the flavours and ancient techniques of that region without compromise. I am very passionate about the stories behind the dishes and how simple ingredients prepared in the right way can be so much more satisfying and flavourful than elaborate and complex recipes.

My classes are relaxed, humorous and full of storytelling. You will learn tips and tricks that I picked up while growing up in Tuscany, and never forgot.
I love to share my secrets with beginners, but also with more skilled chefs that haven't had the opportunity to experience the unique way of cooking that you only find in Tuscany.

My goal is to create a friendly atmosphere with relaxing interaction, all orbiting around delicious food, wine, stories and learning.






Classes


Tuscan Sauce Essentials Class with Prosecco & Wine Tasting

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £80

Risotto Mastery Class with Prosecco and Wine Tasting

5.0 (2)

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £90

Traditional Tuscan Flavours - Half Day Cooking Class

5.0 (2)

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £125

Authentic Tuscan Evening Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £125

Vegetarian Tuscan Half Day Cooking Class with the Chef

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £125

Florentine Cooking Experience - Half Day Class with the Chef

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £125

Tuscan Evening Cooking Class: Seafood Mastery & Wine Tasting

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £125

Seafood of Tuscany - Half Day Cooking Class with the Chef

5.0 (2)

date_range Runs regularly

location_on West Malling / Mobile

1 to 6

label £125

One-to-one Tuscan Cooking Course

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

1 on 1

label £150 - £250

Learn to Cook Rustic Italian Food: The Ribollita

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

6 to 30

label £45

Italian Cooking for Team Building

date_range Your choice of time

videocam

LIVE STREAMING

6 to 30

label £30 - £35

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Sea Bass

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Roasted Filled Pork

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Paccheri Spigola Ragu

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Vegetarian Tuscan Stew

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Bucatini Amatriciana

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Rigatoni Dirty Roman Style

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Egg Fettuccine Alla Cacciatora

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Filled Beef Braciole

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Tuscan Bread and Tomato Soup

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Mussels and Marsala Cream

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking: Handmade Pasta with Meat Sauce

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Pasta with Tuscan Kale Pesto

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Tuna Meatballs with Tomato

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Breaded Rack of Lamb Chops

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Tuscan Barley Vegetable Soup

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Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Crespelle Fiorentine

ondemand_video

Pre-recorded

label £9

Rustic Italian Cooking at Home: Chicken Stew with Potatoes

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Pre-recorded

label £9





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Reviews

(8)


Rachel Bouchard Mar 2024


I booked this to celebrate my husbands birthday with 2 of our friends.

We had an excellent evening which opened with delicious canapés (the olive oil is something quiet special) and prosecco whilst we had an introduction to the Tuscan way of living and cooking.

Davide then talked us through how to cook an authentic risotto, it was like our very own Saturday morning kitchen (on a Thursday evening). We then sat down to eat this before making a start on the second risotto where we got more involved in the cooking.

As expected, both risotto dishes were excellent, the flavours and textures were beautiful.

We took some of our own wine to enjoy throughout the experience as well and had a truly wonderful evening. We will be back!

Risotto Mastery Class with Prosecco and Wine Tasting review by Rachel Bouchard - Medway

Lezlee Baylis Mar 2024


Very relaxed atmosphere, we were only 3 in the session which worked well. Davide mafe me feel like i was back in Italy. Food was simple ingredients but the way we put them together was the magic bit. Will be looking to go back, and not just for the wine.

Emily Brazier Mar 2024

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Amazing. Was such a relaxed evening. We were made to feel so welcome right from the start. We had no idea what to expect and never done anything like it before. Davide is the perfect host.
Food was well explained, felt comfortable to ask questions.

Will definitely return for more courses.

Louise Feb 2024


We had a really fun, informative evening, with tasty food! Thank you for being so hospitable, knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Nikki Finn Feb 2024


Davide is an amazing friendly, funny host. Very informative. Loved his stories. Extremely useful and helpful tips on ingredients to use and techniques. Delicious canapés, food and fantastic wine. My favourites were the muscles and seabass. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend and book again. Thank you.

Seafood of Tuscany - Half Day Cooking Class with the Chef review by Nikki Finn - Medway

Lucy Russell Feb 2024


We had such a lovely time at Davide's cooking class. He was a great teacher; really engaging and full of tips and stories. The food was excellent, as was the wine. A very different evening out to the usual. Thoroughly recommend.

Chris Hall Jan 2024


Davide was a great teacher.

Warm, engaging and patient.
I learnt some valuable stuff from him and most importantly the meal we made was incredible!

Madhavi Pandit Apr 2022

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Very friendly, patient and an excellent cook. The recipe was delicious and it’s amazing how quickly it’s done. Highly recommend

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