Rustic Italian Cooking Class Menu
- Make our signature stretched black salt and rosemary focaccia with whipped truffle butter or lemon and balsamic heart dipping sauce
- Authentic sauces from scratch – traditional sugo and burnt sage butter
- House-made pasta. Make your own pasta to create ravioli
- Loaded vanilla panna cotta with culinary bling sugar glass, chocolate curls and pistachio gravel
- Vegetarian and Dairy Free options
- For gluten free (not available) look at the Rustic Italian 2 class
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Lose the fear of attempting to make your own pasta from scratch ever again
Follow the step by step, fail-safe recipes that will produce amazing fresh hand made pasta, hand-stretched focaccia every time
Learn the secret authentic Italian ingredients that really make an Italian dish and how to use them with ease
Repeat every recipe at home whenever you want and create food that is better than your local Italian restaurant!
Novice level and up – anyone can learn this!
3hr action-packed, friendly cooking session in a relaxed environment
Everything you need to create the most authentic, made from scratch, mouth-watering Rustic Italian food
Apron provided
Sit and enjoy a feast of the meals that you have just created at the end – prepare to amaze yourself!
Come along, learn, eat, laugh and enjoy. Or maybe you just want to learn the secrets of cooking something new that your friends and family will think has come straight from Nonna’s kitchen.
In fact, do you actually need a reason to come and learn how to cook incredible Italian Pasta, from scratch, yourself so you can take those secrets back to your own kitchen?!
Fully licensed bar, so if you fancy going full-Italian, enjoy a glass of wine while ‘get your chef on’.
Class format. Vanilla Zulu Cooking Classes are a mixture of demonstration and group cooking practices. Instead of individual work stations, students will work in pairs and cook in groups of 4. And afterwards, enjoy a feast of the meals prepared. Demonstration aspects of classes ensure we cover enough content to make you into a fabulous chef. We do not believe in making you peel carrots or chop onions!
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What To Expect in the Class
Your cooking class begins with a heart-warming welcome, introduction and chat with your fellow budding chefs. Then pop on your apron, get into the kitchen and start cooking. You will work in small groups of about two on a table of four as your Chef guides you step by step. In this class you will learn the tricks and tips to making the perfect pasta and delicious sauces. On top of that, you will also have the opportunity to learn an Italian sweet dish – the fabulously light and refreshing panna cotta, a versatile, delicious Italian dessert. This is fun, informative and will teach you how to produce stunning authentic Italian dishes that are steeped in tradition and flavour!
Class Terms & Conditions
NO REFUNDS ON BOOKINGS – but we do have a very generous rescheduling package, please check your invoice for details or visit our FAQ page.
Vanilla Zulu is usually booked out for several weeks in advance, late changes have an impact and we can’t always find replacement participants at short notice. Staff rosters and food are prepared in advance of each class. These rules are designed to protect our business, but also to ensure if something does come up, you and your friends don’t miss out on a great experience.
A minimum of 8 guests is required for the class to go ahead, in the event we don’t reach these numbers we will contact you in advance to reschedule your booking.
Please note: The menu is based on available seasonal produce and is subject to change at the experience provider’s discretion. Pasta will always be included. You will work and cook together as a team, and shared a workspace and the kitchen equipment with other participants. A group cooking session with partial group participation is the most effective and fun way to add to your cooking skills. To ensure the class finishes on time some elements of the dishes are demonstrated.
Frequentlyasked
Questions
Do I need cooking experience to join the Rustic Italian Cooking Class?
The class is suitable for novice cooks and above, with your chef guiding you through the recipes and techniques step by step. If you would like to develop a broader range of kitchen skills, you can also explore Vanilla Zulu’s Complete Cooking Skills Course.
What will I learn to make during the Rustic Italian Cooking Class?
You will learn to prepare handmade focaccia, traditional Italian sauces, fresh pasta and ravioli, followed by panna cotta for dessert. The menu may change with seasonal produce, but pasta will always be included. If pasta is what you really want to master, take a look at the Express Pasta Masterclass for another hands-on pasta making experience.
How long is the Rustic Italian Cooking Class?
The class runs for approximately three hours and combines chef demonstrations with practical group cooking, followed by time to enjoy the food you have prepared. You can check upcoming dates through Vanilla Zulu’s cooking class calendar.
Can I attend the Rustic Italian Cooking Class on my own?
Yes. You can attend alone or book with friends, a partner or family. Participants work together in small groups, so you will still be part of the cooking experience even if you arrive on your own. If you want to compare other experiences before choosing, browse all Vanilla Zulu cooking classes.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated in the Rustic Italian Cooking Class?
Vegetarian and dairy free options are available. Gluten free is not available for this particular class, but Vanilla Zulu’s Rustic Italian 2 Cooking Class offers gluten free and vegetarian options while continuing the Italian theme with arancini, gnocchi and cannoli.