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Sweet Italy

Live from: 

Italy

Difficulty: 

Beginner to Advanced

Class Duration: 

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Language: 

Italian, English

SWEET ITALY

Italy

Beginner to Advanced

2 to 2-1/2 hours

Italian

Italy

Learn how to make some of Italy's most iconic desserts, Tiramisu and Zeppole, in a private virtual cooking class with a chef, live from Italy

La Dolci Vita with this sweet class!  Italian desserts are nearly impossible to avoid while in Italy and for good reason - they're delicious! In this fun cooking class, you'll learn how to make two of Italy's most iconic desserts.  First, master choux pastry. This simple pastry is the base of many dishes from French Profiteroles to savory Gougéres. In this class, you will learn the basics of this pastry and turn it into the beloved Zeppole San Giuseppe. These Italian cream filled pastries are synonymous with the Feast of St. Joseph. Every March 19, Italians celebrate this holiday (also known as Italian Father's Day) with these beautiful treats. Found throughout the country, Zeppole San Giuseppe are given to fathers to show their love.  


But not to be missed is Tiramisu. Relatively new in the Italian dessert scene, Tiramisu is believed to have been invented in the 1960's but exactly where and when is unclear. What we do know is this no-bake sweet treat has become one of the most popular at Italian restaurants throughout the world. Literally translating to "pick me up," that's exactly what happens, and during your cooking class you'll learn a bit more about the racy origins. Espresso-soaked ladyfingers elegantly layered in fluffy cream - this is truly the sweet life! 


In this Italian dessert class, your chef, video calling you live from Italy, will teach you how to make two traditional desserts perfect as the finishing touch to any wonderful meal.  You'll learn technique that will open a new world of dessert making at home. From Choux pastry to custard-making... you'll have a feast for anyone with a sweet tooth!

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!

The Chef & The Dish Certified Tested Class

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 Carlotta

Chef Carlotta

Bari, Italy

Michelin star restaurant chef having worked for Michelin restaurants in over 5 cities, graduated top of class from ALMA University

Chef Carlotta Martinelli lives in the south of Italy in the town of Bari. She began cooking at a young age with her nonna and fell in love with the rich traditions of pasta-making on the streets of her historic town. Since then, she graduated top of her class from what's consider the world's most prestigious Italian culinary university - ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine located in Parma, Italy. 


This whiz-kid, went on to work for several Michelin Star chefs in Rimini, Padua, Milan, Rome, London - and her native region, Puglia. She was most recently responsible for all seafood at the famed Due Camini. After 4 years of working towards the prized Michelin Star, they won it in 2018. 


Carlotta believes food is a passport of which, you can travel the world. She's excited to bring you to her hometown of Bari, Italy in her cooking classes with The Chef & The Dish.

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*

The Chef & The Dish fell nothing short of phenomenal. Such a personal and authentic experience! Chef Carlotta, our lovely guide, showed us around Naples in such a beautiful way! We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. The food was outstanding, as was the wine and the company. Absolutely recommend this for anyone who loves good food and having fun in the kitchen. It made us beginners feel like total professionals. We will keep this with us forever!

Riley Dandy

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We’ve had a lot of press coverage and we’re super happy to help people transport their kitchen for the day.

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