ONE-DAY COURSES

Become a Chef for a Day

Join my cooking lesson at La Mezzaluna, and I will share many family recipes and traditions with you. The Garfagnana and Serchio Valley region of Tuscany is renowned for its quality of food and the traditional methods of cooking.

My courses are informal with a focus on learning in a relaxed and fun environment. All my cooking courses are conducted in English and take place in the kitchen of my restaurant. I have owned and managed my restaurant for over 30 years and now take great pleasure in passing on my knowledge.

The one-day courses last between 3 and 4 hours. Afterwards, it would be a shame to let all the freshly prepared food go to waste, so we will dine while relaxing with a glass of wine. Add this one-day course on to your holiday, and you will be able to impress your family and friends with your newly acquired culinary skills. During your one-day course, you will learn to cook a surprising variety of dishes. Scroll down for examples.

My one-day courses are subject to availability. If you would like more information or would like to check availability, complete the form below and I will get back to you shortly.

Sample Menus

Pizza - €100

Make authentic pizza dough, cover it with a selection of topping before cooking it in a traditional log oven. Focaccia alle patate and pasta fritta and a cake.

Pizza in Log Oven

Pizza in Log oven

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio - €120

Antipasto di calamari, spaghetti allo scoglio, frittura mista di pesce, o cacciucco alla livornese, torta della nonna

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio

Spaghetti allo Scoglio

Fresh Pasta - €100

You will make fresh pasta, cheese and spinach ravioli, a ragu sauce, pomodoro, sausage and mushroom and a tiramisu.

Fresh Pasta

Making fresh pasta

Zuppa Di Farro - €100

Bruschetta, zuppa di farro, sformato di patate o verdure, melanzane alla parmigiana, costata di ricotta

Zuppa Di Farro

Zuppa di Farro

Fresh Wild Boar Ragu - €100

Make a traditional pappardelle with wild boar ragu, wild boar stew with polenta, chestnut frittelle with ricotta cheese.

Fresh Wild Boar Ragu

Ragu Sauce

Rustico - €100

We will make a selection of mixed crustini, ribollita soup, Italian sausage stew and a choice of dessert including chocolate tart, tiramisu or almond cake.

Rustico

Castagnaccio

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My one-day courses are subject to availability. If you would like more information or would like to check availability, complete the form opposite and I will get back to you shortly.

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