Puttanesca & Polenta
Live from:
Italy
Difficulty:
Beginner to Advanced
Class Duration:
2 to 2-1/2 hours
Language:
Italian, English
PUTTANESCA & POLENTA
Italy
Beginner to Advanced
2 to 2-1/2 hours
Italian
Italy
Master the Bold and Briny Flavors of the South of Italy
Come with us, we're taking you to the South of Italy. The star of the evening is Puttanesca, a bold and flavorful sauce hailing from Southern Italy. Piquant capers, briny olives, and sun-kissed tomatoes come together in this sauce that is steeped in the vibrant history of Italian cuisine. With each step, Chef Massimo, joining you live from his kitchen in Italy, will teach you the secrets to balancing the savory flavors of one of Italy's most famous pastas.
Alongside your Pasta Puttanesca, you master the art of frying polenta to golden perfection, then topping it with delicately fried and marinated zucchini—a cherished specialty of Naples. As you sizzle the polenta in the pan, your chef will recount his culinary adventures in Italy, offering insights into traditional Italian cooking techniques passed down through generations. Laughter will fill your virtual kitchen as you bond over shared stories and a mutual love for Italian gastronomy.
After bidding arrivederci to your newfound chef friend, you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor—a sumptuous meal crafted with your own hands. With each bite, you taste not just the ingredients, but the memories of an unforgettable culinary journey shared from afar, all enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.
20 minute Kitchen Prep Session with a Personal Kitchen Assistant who will get you ready! Includes teaching about ingredients and answering any questions you have as you get ready for your private cooking experience
2-1/2 hour Private Cooking Class via Skype with a highly accomplished global chef who lives where the recipe originated. Perfect for stay home date nights!
Personalized step-by-step coaching, tips, culinary tricks, sharing of stories, and more
A fantastic multi-course meal, 100% authentic and enjoyed as if you travelled to your chef's country!
Music Playlists featuring artists from the chef's country to get ready for your experience
Cocktail Recipes and Suggested Pairings
Recipe Booklet to recreate your dishes again and again!
What You Get
**Classes make a hearty meal for up to four people to enjoy. If you have a larger group eating, please know, additional fees may apply. Please message us in advance of booking to ensure you have an amazing experience.
Meet The Chef
Chef Massimo
Brindisi, Italy
Chef at restaurants throughout the world. Graduate of ALMA University.
Born and raised in Brindisi, Puglia Chef Massimo Mancarella discovered his passion for food while watching his grandmother Anna prepare the classic Sunday family lunch. After learning the basic techniques of Italian cuisine at the hospitality institute in his city, Massimo had the opportunity to travel the world. He’s perfected his craft with over 10 years working as a Chef in Egypt, the Netherlands and Spain which have contributed to his love of culture, people and his culinary knowledge.
Chef Massimo’s desire to deeply explore the history and culture of Italian cuisine led him to the prestigious ALMA University. ALMA University, located in the prized culinary region of Parma, Italy houses Italy's most elite culinary professions. It was there where he developed the deepest knowledge, learned the stories and the soul of Italian cuisine. After working in several Michelin Star restaurants, Massimo returned to his homeland, Puglia where he currently works as a private Chef for events and in luxury villas.
“Fill the head before the stomach” is his culinary philosophy: A dish, an ingredient and a recipe almost always have a story to tell. It’s the anecdote and legend that we together will carry together.
Cooking Class Menu
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PRIVATE CLASS
*The base price of most classes is $369 which allows 2 participants in the same kitchen. Each additional person in your kitchen thereafter is an additional $50 USD. So, a class of 4 is actually only $117.25 USD per person! Please know, a $50 USD surcharge will apply if you’d like to add a second kitchen. Looking for group classes? Explore here.
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From $149/pp USD*
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Client Reviews
We’ve had a lot of press coverage and we’re super happy to help people transport their kitchen for the day.