Italian cuisine is so much more than pasta, and this immersive class takes you on a delicious journey through three traditional dishes from across the country. Over 3 hours, you’ll master classic cooking techniques while creating hearty, flavourful recipes that showcase the diversity of Italy’s culinary heritage. Dish 1: Pollo alla Cacciatora Learn to prepare the famous hunter’s chicken — a rustic Tuscan dish simmered with tomatoes, herbs, and olives. Comforting and aromatic, it’s Italian home cooking at its best. Dish 2: Arista di Maiale con Salsa Tonnata Discover an elegant northern Italian classic: tender roast pork loin paired with a silky, savoury tuna sauce. A surprising yet traditional combination that highlights Italy’s love of bold, contrasting flavours. Dish 3: Polpette in Salsa di Pomodoro con Pane Tostato No Italian table is complete without meatballs. You’ll make juicy, tender polpette simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served with toasted sourdough — perfect for soaking up every last drop. Class Details📍 Duration: 3 hours👩🍳 Skill Level: All levels welcome🍴 What’s Included: Hands-on instruction from our experienced chef All ingredients & equipment Tastings of each dish Recipe cards to take home
£75.00 - £99.00
Step into the heart of Italian cuisine with our Fresh Pasta Cookery Class, dedicated to the art of unfilled pasta. Over 3 hours, you’ll learn to make pasta dough from scratch, shape it into beautiful ribbons and bows, and bring each dish to life with authentic, flavour-packed sauces. Guided by our expert chef, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to recreate these Italian favourites at home. Dish 1: Pappardelle ai Funghi Discover the earthy elegance of wide pappardelle ribbons paired with a luxurious wild mushroom sauce. Using a mix of porcini and chanterelle mushrooms, this dish is rich, rustic, and deeply satisfying. Dish 2: Farfalle con Pesto di Pistacchi, Salsiccia e Scamorza Learn to craft delicate bow-tie pasta and toss it in a vibrant pistachio pesto with Italian sausage and smoky scamorza cheese. A dish that’s both hearty and indulgent, showcasing bold southern Italian flavours. Dish 3: Tagliatelle con Cozze, Patate e Zafferano Embrace coastal Italian cooking with fresh tagliatelle served with tender mussels, saffron, and potatoes. Fragrant and golden, this dish captures the warmth of the Mediterranean in every bite. Class Details📍 Duration: 3 hours👩🍳 Skill Level: All levels welcome 🍴 What’s Included: Hands-on instruction from our experienced chef All ingredients & equipment Tastings of every pasta dish Recipe cards to take home
£75.00 - £99.00
At our Letchworth Garden City location, we offer engaging and immersive cooking classes that are designed to help you unlock your full culinary potential.
Whether you're looking to improve your cooking skills, learn new recipes, or simply enjoy a fun and educational culinary experience, our cooking classes are the perfect choice.
Our classes are held in a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with top-quality knives, cookware, and appliances, ensuring that you have access to the best tools in the trade. From learning basic cooking skills to mastering complex recipes, our classes are carefully crafted to provide a hands-on and interactive learning experience.
Led by our experienced chefs, our classes provide expert instruction on a wide range of cooking techniques and recipes, catering to all skill levels from beginners to advanced cooks.
Anne is our star Home Economist. She has worked on the last five Mary Berry cook books and has also contributed to the BBC’s ‘MasterChef Cookery Course’ and ‘MasterChef at Home’ amongst countless others.
As an accomplished demonstrator, she has taught at Jean-Christophe Novelli’s Academy, and regularly appears onstage at food festivals using local and seasonal foods, and promoting family cooking for the kids to get involved with too.
Simone Scola, was born in Falcade, Italian Dolomites where he trained for 5 years. He worked at Michelin starred Tivoli in Cortina D’ampezzo and Locanda Delle Tamerici. Simone moved to London in 2007 where he worked at Zafferano in Knightsbridge and Orrery in Marylebone.
He began his gastro pub experience at the Landsdowne in Primerose Hill. Enjoying this scene he joined The Hermit in 2013 and now works as freelance.
Holly is our secret weapon for vegan bakes. 6 years vegan, 4 years working in vegan kitchens, she considers cakes and delicious bakes a tool to make any bad day a little better: that's where the name of her business Dopa Delights comes from.
The Dopa is the part of the brain where Dopamine is created, and Holly's cakes not only make her happy, she also hopes to share that happiness with others through her classes and creations.
Meet David Batala, a seasoned private chef with over 15 years of experience and a deep love for the art of cooking. David's culinary journey has taken him on a remarkable path, including working in Michelin-starred restaurants. Through his diverse experiences, David has refined his skills, mastering the delicate balance of flavors and techniques that make every dish a masterpiece. With David's warm and patient guidance, you'll uncover the secrets behind creating delicious meals while exploring your own creativity in the kitchen.
We make every possible effort to satisfy dietary needs and, where possible, provide alternatives.
If you have any questions about what we can provide, please call us before making your booking on 01708691322.
If you have any dietary needs or allergies, even if you don't believe they're relevant, please write them in the "dietary requirements" box at the checkout!
Yes, each students will have a personal work station with an induction hob and a next gen oven plus all the utensils, knives and pans you will need for the class.
Anyone of any age is welcome to attend. Under 16-year-olds are welcome to attend our class accompained by an adult (we would only charge for one ticket). Under 10-year-olds will have classes available to attend especially made for younger children.
At the beginning of your class you will receive a printed card that features all the recipes you will be learning on the day, plus an additional section for any further notes.
You may transfer to an alternative class if you give us notice not less than 5 days before the date of the class. In this case, we will rebook you on to your selected class as long as it’s available and not sold out. Confirmed bookings are not eligible for refunds or cancellations under any circumstances. If you cannot attend a class you may send someone else in your place, just let us know the name of the attendee in advance of the class, where possible.
You do not need to bring anything to most classes, but we recommend bringing a food container for the food you will make in case you wanted to take it home. Please make sure you are wearing closed toe shoes.
Yes, our Gift Cards can be redeemed against Cooking School classes!
