Cooking Class In Authentic Italian

Code: CUC931
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

Sydney Weekender has classified this Italian cooking class as 'One of the best places in the world to learn how to cook authentic Italian'. So why not relax after a long day and learn how to cook Italian whilst enjoying a glass of wine surrounded by people who share similar interests?

Your host and cooking teacher for the evening is Luciana Sampogna, a graduate from the famous Simili Sisters' school in Bologna and author of Light of Lucia, the amazing cookbook which will take you through the journey of Italian life, love and food revealing the best of "L'anima Italiana", the Italian soul.

As Gourmet Traveller defined Luciana, 'She is also following in their footsteps: her cooking school teaches the Simili Sisters' recipes as well as following their philosophy of introducing the time-honoured traditions of regional Italian cooking to a new generation who, even in Italy, are fast losing these skills'.

You will learn that Italian food is not about techniques but carefully balancing ingredients, giving you the opportunity to discover the real flavour of Italian cuisine.

For this class Luciana will take you to the heart of Emilia Romagna. From scratch you will make your dough all by yourself. You will learn how to make the famous Tortelli di zucca (classical tortelli pasta filled with pumpkin). Luciana also explains how to make different variations.

Luciana will then uncover all the secrets for your antipasto toscano, serve some warm homemade bread with it and soon you will learn more about Italy and how to prepare your next dinner party dessert!

Now the pasta has rested it is time to make the shapes and the results are what you aimed for. You're inspired and all the work is over.

All we need to do now is relax around the dining table, enjoy the wine and the final meat demonstration and of course taste what one could only describe as an Italian feast!

All the respected Food Magazines including Gourmet Traveller, Delicious, Vogue and Good Living have recommended this authentic Italian cooking class!

Please note: this class is extremely popular and requires you to book at least two months in advance.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Classes are held in a historic heritage-listed Italian villa in Annandale, Sydney.

Session Length

Evening classes are run on alternate Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Evening classes can start 5pm or 6pm and will run for 4 hours. Afternoon classes are held between 3pm - 7pm. Time varies each week. You will be provided with a list of available dates to select from.

Available Dates:


Location Date Availability
NSW Wednesday, 30 May 2012 Spaces
NSW Tuesday, 5 Jun 2012 Spaces
NSW Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012 Full
NSW Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012 Full
NSW Tuesday, 26 Jun 2012 Full
NSW Thursday, 5 Jul 2012 Full
NSW Wednesday, 11 Jul 2012 Full
NSW Wednesday, 18 Jul 2012 Spaces
NSW Wednesday, 25 Jul 2012 Spaces
NSW Tuesday, 31 Jul 2012 Spaces
NSW Tuesday, 7 Aug 2012 Spaces
NSW Wednesday, 15 Aug 2012 Spaces

Last updated on 21 May 2012.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

These classes are specifically designed for both men and women of all ages and cooking experience from the novice to the gourmet chef. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your lesson. The most important information is taught early in the lesson, please DO NOT be late.

Numbers:

Classes are small and intimate - numbers are limited to 22.

Weather:

You can enjoy this activity, rain or shine!

Other Info:

This class covers fully how to make fresh pasta (hands on part of your experience) and the most important area to master. The other three dishes will be covered in a comprehensive demonstration. You have dinner and two glasses of wine which will accompany the pasta dish and the meat respectively.

Map

The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience

Reviews

  •  
    Reviewer: Tony
    April 26 2012

    Highly enjoyable experience, easy to register, would recommend!
  •  
    Reviewer: Rebecca
    April 21 2012

    The lesson was very informative and the atmosphere was fun and relaxed. The food was wonderful and we were provided with all of the recipes to take home so that we could recreate them on our own. Overall a great experience.
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    Reviewer: Alex
    April 13 2012

    The course was great -lots of fun and really well organised. My only suggestion is that it would really have helped the participants to get to know each other if we had a chance to introduce ourselves at the beginning (name tags would also have helped!)
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    Reviewer: Diane
    April 08 2012

    Well structured, well prepared, hands on, interesting, fun, delicious food, fabulous location - it was brilliant
  •  
    Reviewer: Maureen
    March 31 2012

    The hands on experience was great. Very informative and great tips. Very organised and plenty of help if required.
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    Reviewer: Sharon
    March 21 2012

    I had a very interesting and unforgettable experience. The trainer was engaging, knowledgeable, humorous, witty and organised. I really enjoyed the hands-on opportunity in learning how to make pasta. In addition, I managed to understand more about the history and culture of Italian food. The whole experience was good value for money. Hands-on cooking class and a 4-course meal with wine...It was certainly worth it. I will definitely recommend this experience to people I know.
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    Reviewer: Emily
    March 16 2012

    I just finished telling my workmates what an awesome time I had. I would love to go again and definitely love to eat that amazing food again!!!
  •  
    Reviewer: Ashley
    February 24 2012

    It was great - had an awesome time and was lot's of fun. The host had a great personaility and offered some great tips on general cooking. Highly Recommended!
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    Reviewer: adam
    February 24 2012

    This cooking experience was great, i was given it for christmas present, im gonna use RedBalloon alot more for these experiences
  •  
    Reviewer: Jane
    February 22 2012

    A thoroughly enjoyable evening. Lucina was very passionate, funny and knowledgeable all at the same time. I picked up a lot of great tips on how to cook pasta and other Italian food and getting to try it all was amazing. The wine was good too and the company! All in all it was a great experience.
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    Reviewer: Jennifer
    February 21 2012

    I expected that we would have more participation. We had to wait quite awhile for our turn, and we didn't really get to cook. Different than what I expected.
  •  
    Reviewer: Carmen
    February 17 2012

    I had a fantastic time at the cooking class. Luciana was an amazing cook and the food was amazing. Cant wait to practice my pasta making this weekend! Looking forward to doing this cooking class again.
  •  
    Reviewer: Nicholas
    February 17 2012

    I really enjoyed the Italian cooking class and my family wants me and my friend who also did it to cook the meal for them! Hope I remember how to cook the meal so I can share the experience with my family.
  •  
    Reviewer: Judy
    February 17 2012

    The class was informative and the products of our labour tasted delicious!
  •  
    Reviewer: Ross
    February 03 2012

    Great venue, great instruction, beautiful results - I would highly recommend this and would like to do some of the other classes offered. The true taste of Italy.
  •  
    Reviewer: kerri
    January 20 2012

    An absolutely fantastic cooking class!
  •  
    Reviewer: emmanuel
    January 20 2012

    i think the whole night was great both from the learning aspect and the experience it provided. it was also amazing to be hosted by a very passionate teacher willing to pass on her knowledge to all participants.
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    Reviewer: DANINA
    November 30 2011

    Great authentic Italian experience
  •  
    Reviewer: Debbie
    November 28 2011

    A well run class with plenty of time to ask questions. Terrific food and a great Italian experience. A wonderful blend of cooking passion, wit and humour thrown in with good food and wine. My wife and I have already recommended this class to some of our friends.
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    Reviewer: Diane
    November 24 2011

    It was a very good outcome. There was plenty of hands on work and of particular importance was the fact that going as a single person was no problem at all. The take home notes were very professional and Luciana is a warm and entertaining host and teacher.
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    Reviewer: Helen
    November 21 2011

    The cooking class was excellent, and so much of fun.
  •  
    Reviewer: Marie
    November 20 2011

    I thought the course was fantastic and would love to do another one sometime and have already recommended it to my friends - a thoughly enjoyable way to spend a few hours
  •  
    Reviewer: Steven
    September 10 2011

    Good course. Enjoyed it and would recommend to others.
  •  
    Reviewer: Suze
    September 04 2011

    Fantastic evening!
  •  
    Reviewer: Jane
    August 24 2011

    I highly recommended this experience. Luciana is passionate about her Italian heritage and its amazing food. She imparts practical tips and knowledge that go beyond what can be learnt from cook books and TV programs. The class is very well organised and hands on.
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    Reviewer: Jayne
    August 04 2011

    The whole day was wonderful even though the class was 4 hours. The excitement leading up to the 10am start was filled with much anticipation. I haven't attended a cooking class before and having spent time in Italy over the years, I wondered if the Italian experience could be captured. Luciana's Italian villa, her instruction and cooking, together with our preparation and eating and her sense of humour, encaptured Tuscany right here in Sydney. We didn't stop talking about it all the way home and...
    The whole day was wonderful even though the class was 4 hours. The excitement leading up to the 10am start was filled with much anticipation. I haven't attended a cooking class before and having spent time in Italy over the years, I wondered if the Italian experience could be captured. Luciana's Italian villa, her instruction and cooking, together with our preparation and eating and her sense of humour, encaptured Tuscany right here in Sydney. We didn't stop talking about it all the way home and into the evening. Oooh, mumma mia - we can't wait for the next visit!

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    Reviewer: Felicity
    July 19 2011

    The class was very good even though we had a corp group attend that weren't all that interested. Luciana is a great teacher and very passionate about real Italian food and how it should be cooked. It was great to have a big feast at the end!
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    Reviewer: Kate
    June 29 2011

    The class was fabulous, and has inspired me to do more cooking and hopefully take more classes!
  •  
    Reviewer: Denise
    June 25 2011

    I had such an enjoyable afternoon, learning from someone who clearly loves good food and teaching others about it. It tasted soooo good as well.
  •  
    Reviewer: Denise
    June 25 2011

    Was a fantastic experience of good food and culture from someone passionate about Italian food. Was well worth it
  •  
    Reviewer: Anita
    June 23 2011

    A little more hands on experience in preparing the dishes would be good but overall a great enjoyable and informative experience, would love to do another! Beautiful location and friendly atmosphere.
  •  
    Reviewer: ami
    June 17 2011

    My boyfriend and I had a fantastic time! would recommend it to all.
  •  
    Reviewer: Elizabeth
    June 01 2011

    It was a most professional and enjoyable lesson in a wonderful venue.
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    Reviewer: Christine
    May 27 2011

    Yes, I enjoyed the experience, it was easy to find. Good value for money.
  •  
    Reviewer: Susie
    May 26 2011

    Very fun class - Luciana is a great instructor with a great sense of humour

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