Discover three classic Italian dishes
What you'll do
Local Italian flavours and new dishes await in this Italian food evening, hosted by Cooking It. Discover how to make three fresh Italian dishes perfect for entertaining - then enjoy eating every dish made at the end.
The focus will be on simple, delicious flavours and fresh, seasonal ingredients, as is the Italian way. You’ll discover more about regional flavours and traditions and the way different variations on classic recipes can be found in regions around the country. Your three dishes will depend on the fresh ingredients available and could include:
- Wild mushroom arancini
- Sicilian caponata
- Risotto
- Chicken involtini
- Lightly spiced gnocchi with a smoked haddock cream sauce
- Tempting chocolate, almond and pear tart with red wine syrup
- Gnudi made from ricotta with brown butter and herbs
- Amaretto sabayon
- Chocolate biscotti
- Classic tiramisu
- Tegole valdostane
Whilst you may be able to help with some of the food prep, for the majority of this experience your chef host will demo the cooking. You’re invited to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy as you watch, and then tuck in to all the dishes together at the end.
Discover some truly delicious Italian classics and leave with the recipes to recreate each at home.
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What you'll do
Local Italian flavours and new dishes await in this Italian food evening, hosted by Cooking It. Discover how to make three fresh Italian dishes perfect for entertaining - then enjoy eating every dish made at the end.
The focus will be on simple, delicious flavours and fresh, seasonal ingredients, as is the Italian way. You’ll discover more about regional flavours and traditions and the way different variations on classic recipes can be found in regions around the country. Your three dishes will depend on the fresh ingredients available and could include:
- Wild mushroom arancini
- Sicilian caponata
- Risotto
- Chicken involtini
- Lightly spiced gnocchi with a smoked haddock cream sauce
- Tempting chocolate, almond and pear tart with red wine syrup
- Gnudi made from ricotta with brown butter and herbs
- Amaretto sabayon
- Chocolate biscotti
- Classic tiramisu
- Tegole valdostane
Whilst you may be able to help with some of the food prep, for the majority of this experience your chef host will demo the cooking. You’re invited to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy as you watch, and then tuck in to all the dishes together at the end.
Discover some truly delicious Italian classics and leave with the recipes to recreate each at home.
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Facilities
- Toilets
- Refreshments available
COVID-19 guidelines
To make sure their kitchen is Covid safe, Cooking It are ensuring: - all touch points are cleaned before and during experiences - gloves are provided for anyone who wishes to wear them - individuals can work on their own when attending on their own - measuring of all ingredients in advance to prevent shared handling - all equipment is per individual guest or per pair to prevent shared handling - marking out of work areas for clarity on social distancing
On the day
You’ll be eating every dish made in this experience
You're welcome to bring your own wine or beer to enjoy with the food
Many of the recipes can be adapted, please share any dietary requirements on booking
Please bring along a mask to wear when not seated
Changes happen, don't worry
About Cooking It
Cooking It is a busy cookery school in the heart of Cotham. It was founded by Monica, who loves being in the kitchen, feeding friends and family and seeing the pleasure that sharing food can bring. Growing up in Barcelona, Monica’s passion for cooking started early and she still loves making the tapas dishes that she learnt as a girl. At Cooking it they love making food and entertaining people, and with so many cooking experiences to choose from there’s something for everyone to enjoy. They welcome people of all ages and always aim to create a fun atmosphere to cook in, where you can enjoy food with friends or family and discover more about delicious recipes.
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Monica is the founder of Cooking It. She was born in Barcelona but has called Bristol home for almost 30 years. Monica grew up around food and could regularly be found in the kitchen of her grandparents’ restaurant, soaking up all the flavours and recipes - so much so she still loves making the tapas recipes she learnt as a child. She returns to Barcelona often to carry on discovering new recipes in her family’s restaurants and patisseries. When Monica isn’t sharing her cooking know-how, you’ll find her enjoying wine with friends and feeding people - often her four daughters and their friends.
What people are saying
So wonderful to get to cook some fabulous dishes. I read on email it was a “demonstration” class.
Paul (chef) is just such a great guy, so friendly, calm, fun, pleasant fantastic teacher. We were very lucky as there were only 4 of us in the class, made it much easier with space, chatting to the other people & getting helpful tips & advice from Paul and his lovely assistant. Will definitely be back for another cooking class … will bring some girl friends next time.
Great evening doing something different, Mark teacher/chef was excellent
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What people are saying
So wonderful to get to cook some fabulous dishes. I read on email it was a “demonstration” class.
Paul (chef) is just such a great guy, so friendly, calm, fun, pleasant fantastic teacher. We were very lucky as there were only 4 of us in the class, made it much easier with space, chatting to the other people & getting helpful tips & advice from Paul and his lovely assistant. Will definitely be back for another cooking class … will bring some girl friends next time.
Great evening doing something different, Mark teacher/chef was excellent
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