Cooking classes (in Italian & English)
About Cooking classes
We aim to educate students about the pleasures of the Italian kitchen table and fresh cooking. The instructor will share the concepts of simple, yet sophisticated Italian cuisine while guiding you in preparing a gourmet meal. During this fun occasion you will have the opportunity to learn and practice Italian while diving into the origin and history of delicious recipes. Our instructors, in fact, are ladies who enjoy sharing their passion for the typical dishes of their region with others.
In the comfort of a private home, sipping wine and having a great time, participants will transform ingredients into a culinary masterpiece, making cooking a manner of self-expression. The instructor will supervise the students while they carry out the stages of preparing the meal, assisting with the techniques and skills necessary.
We will begin with fundamentals, starting with basic recipes and techniques. In reality, these first steps are the most difficult: it is easy to impress with an elaborate dish using many ingredients, however, a real culinary guru is able to use certain techniques to make a simple pasta with tomato sauce and basil or seafood risotto unforgettable!
IN PERSON COOKING CLASSES
Minimum 6, maximum 8-9 people (depending on the location).
Cost: $85 for 3 hr class (ICS members $80)
The price includes ingredients and wine which will pair deliciously with gourmet dishes. The menu includes three or four dishes (primo, secondo, dolce and maybe antipasto.)
IF YOU HOST THE CLASS AT YOUR HOME, YOU WILL ATTEND FOR FREE! Please contact us!
* Sapori di Puglia (Taste of Puglia), with Giulia in a private apartment in Arlington VA
Saturday, June 10th from 11:00-2:00pm
Antipasto: Bruschette * Primo piatto: Handmade orecchiette * Secondo Piatto: Meatballs and Braciole (meat) in traditional tomato sauce.
Dinner paired with a selection of wines from the Puglia region.
* Taste of Lombardy, with Simona in a private home in Kensington, MD
Thursday, June 22nd from 6:00-9:00pm
Primo piatto: Risotto alla milanese (saffron rice), * Secondo piatto: Scaloppine (chicken) with white wine sauce paired with grilled veggies * Dolce: Sbrisolona cake (large shortbread type cookie).
Private Cooking classes at your home!
If you would like to organize a cooking class for your friends in the comfort of your own home, give us a call at (301) 215-7885 to schedule accordingly. You and the instructor will decide what to prepare. The instructor will do the shopping, and you and your friends will enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and learn how to make it!
Cost varies according to the number of class participants and additional dinner guests/preparation time. $250 is for up to 4 participants for a two hour session. If you have extra guests, you can add $25 per person. If you need the instructor for more than two hours, you can add $50 per hour. This price doesn’t include the ingredients.
Schedule Spring 2023:
In person:
June 10th in a private home in Arlington, VA.
June 22nd in a private home in Kensington, MD.
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Locations: Bethesda/Westmoreland Hills, or Chevy Chase, or NW Washington D.C., or Arlington, or HOST AT YOUR HOME (& YOU ATTEND FOR FREE!)
Online classes: minimum of 4 participants per class.
In person classes: minimum 6 – max. 8-12 participants depending on the location.
“We recently had a surprise 60th family birthday party for my husband. I was looking for a unique, fun experience to add to the evening as my husband and my children have recently gotten their Italian citizenship. I was lucky enough to find the Italian Cultural Society and arrange for the instructor, a wonderful, native Italian cook to lead a cooking class for our group of 8. I can’t say enough good things about the whole experience. From the first phone call to inquire about the possibility of doing this in our home, to the finalization of menus, the whole process was seamless. The instructor was personable, flexible, and enthusiastic. But what really stood out is that she made it possible for us to have a really amazing family cooking experience. She guided us through the cooking process and we had the most amazing time. The recipes she picked were authentic and fantastic. I would highly recommend her and we hope to have her back again!”