Some of these dishes have been cooked by Nellie and shared with family & friends for years, whilst others are inspired by food trips to Italy. A wonderful Italian cooking class that is a nice combination of both hands-on and demonstration.
Whether you are coming on your own, with a friend or as a gift experience, you will enjoy a warm, hands-on class that combines practical cooking skills with the joy of sharing delicious food around the table.
If you love the generous, comforting flavours of Italian food, this class is a beautiful way to learn. Held in Bayside Melbourne, it is more than just a cooking lesson. You will learn how to prepare a selection of antipasti, handmade pasta, side dishes and seasonal favourites while picking up practical tips you can take home and use again and again.
*This class is also suitable for vegetarians, with only one dish being meat-base. This is not a vegan menu.
This Italian cooking class is a 3.5 hour experience, including dining.
A Few Things to Note
Please note that the pasta dough contains gluten.
This particular class will be held in either Sandringham or Highett (they are neighbouring suburbs. The address will be provided the week prior to the event date.
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