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Italian Cooking in Lake Garda

Highlights

  • Learn to cook authentic Italian meals with a professional chef
  • Sample the finest Italian cuisine that you've prepared!
  • Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Garda
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What you'll do

Learn to cook delicious Italian food during a hands-on cooking lesson in a professional restaurant kitchen for a relaxing Italian cookery experience with a difference.

This traditional Italian cooking class will teach you how to cook authentic Italian food in a professional restaurant kitchen, whilst enjoying views over the stunning countryside and picturesque Lake Garda.

You’ll spend the morning learning to cook a host of Italian dishes with Chef Andrea during a hands-on cookery lesson. After the lesson, you will sit down to enjoy the delicious food you have prepared with local wines as you enjoy spectacular lake views.

You can look forward to making numerous Italian dishes, including Aubergine Pie with Ricotta, Tomato and Oregano; Pasta (of course!); Pan Fried Chicken glazed with Balsamic and Honey; Hot Chocolate Pie, or ‘Lava Cake’. Please note that this is a sample menu, and may change due to seasonality and the availability of local produce.

The experience will start at 9:30am and finish at around 1:30pm.

What's included

Included

  • A welcome coffee or tea and pastry
  • Hands-on tuition from an professional Italian chef
  • The delicious Italian meal you've learned to cook during your cooking lesson with wine & coffee
Your local host

Chef Andrea & Lara

Chef Andrea and his wife Lara run a restaurant, cooking school and accommodation on Lake Garda in northern Italy. They have a passion for teaching restaurant standard Italian cuisine in a relaxed and fun way using only the freshest, seasonal produce much of which is sourced from local producers.

You’ll be taught to cook by Chef Andrea who has been cooking Italian food professionally for many years as well as head chef of his own restaurant. Lara will also be on hand to ensure your stay with them runs smoothly.

Chef Andrea and his wife Lara run a restaurant, cooking school and accommodation on Lake Garda in northern Italy. They have a passion for teaching restaurant standard Italian cuisine in a relaxed and fun way using only the freshest, seasonal produce much of which is sourced from local producers.

You’ll be taught to cook by Chef Andrea who has been cooking Italian food professionally for many years as well as head chef of his own restaurant. Lara will also be on hand to ensure your stay with them runs smoothly.

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Location

The cookery school is situated in a beautiful house with spectacular views of Lake Garda. Located near the historical Torri del Benaco, a lovely town on the shores of the clear blue waters of Lake Garda just 100 metres from the beautiful beach, learn to cook in a professional restaurant kitchen with friendly and professional Chef Andrea and host Lara.

Torri del Benaco is ideally positioned for exploring Lake Garda. A car-ferry operates frequently taking you to the western shore where you can explore historic lakeside villages. The eastern side of the lake is dominated by the magnificent Monte Baldo, where an ultra modern cable-car takes you to the top of the mountain in just a few minutes.

Getting there

Please note that prices for the holidays do not include travel or flights.

Nearest Airport
Verona (around 40 minutes away)
The cookery school is situated in a small village called Albisano which is on Lake Garda.

FAQs

Can children attend?

Yes, children from 10-16 can attend. The cost is €60 per head.

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