Cooking School In Rome

Learn about Italian life, past and present, as you enjoy incredible, fresh flavours. You don't have to be a passionate cook to enjoy this experience.

The classes are small so that they can be relaxed and informal. People can have hands on if they want, or they can sit and watch if they prefer. Most people usually do a mixture of both. There is time for questions and discussion during class, and the dishes prepared come from many Italian regions, not just Rome, using the fresh produce in season. A balance is kept between food for dinner parties, and interesting quick dishes to prepare for more informal meals. It is authentic Italian food, based on good ingredients, not fussy designer food.

It is possible to do a 2 or 3 day class or, if you have very limited free time, a 1 day class can sometimes be arranged.

Market tours and eating !

Steal a day from the classical sites and art treasures to visit the food market and get a feeling for the 'real' Rome, then back to the kitchen to sample, cook, eat and drink !

Dates 2008  

24-28 November

December dates arranged as requested.

 2009

16- 20 February, 16- 20 March, April 6-8 and 15-17

11-15 May, 8-12 June, 6-10 July, 7-11 September

Other dates by arrangement at 200 euros per person per day

The course

Only 10 guests are accepted for the course, and participants are free to arrange their own flights and hotel reservations, although a list of near-by different category hotels will be sent on request.

Classes take place Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 10.30 to 2.0 and Wednesday 6 to 9.30pm so that people can have a free day for the Vatican or some other day visit. Lunch will consist of food prepared in class, local specialities and wine. Each morning we discuss a theme like dry versus fresh pasta, which rice to use for different risotto and choosing and storing olive oil.  

Once a week, usually Tuesday, there are optional visits to food markets and local speciality shops before class.

Sample Dishes

Deep fried zucchini flowers in yeast batter, Linguine with tuna, lemon and rocket, Baked pasta timballo, Pesto sauce, Tagliolini with smoked salmon and cream, Asparagus Risotto, Chicken with black olives and fennel seeds, Veal with artichokes, Pork with fennel and orange,  Stuffed, baked mussels, Octopus salad, Sweet ricotta fritters, Panna Cotta and lots more.

Please note that we only use seasonal  produce in the cooking school, therefore the dishes vary depending on the time of year.

Prices

€ 1000 euros for the week, or 200 euros per day

1, 2 and 3 days Courses € 200 euros per day (subject to availability)

Where to Stay

A list of small local hotels can be sent on request

How to Get Here

All roads lead to Rome depending on where you are starting from !

 "I have been regaling my friends with with stories about you, your kitchen and how delightful my week was.  I really do want to thank you so much; the week was very good for me, and I look forward to the next time.  I’m already working on plans for India."   JC USA