ONLY English speaking cooking classes and courses!
On demand it is possible a one-on-one cooking class!
OUR GOAL ---> At the end of the lesson our students can think: "I was able to create this because of what I have learned and because of the cooking skills and techniques that I have practiced".
Location: Veneto region - Venice area - Italy
We present lots of cooking options and the students decide what they would like to cook. Our workshops are experiential, active, concrete learning experiences.
Explore all options before making your choice!
Usually there is no set menu at our cooking school: what decides what we cook is the food market, the climate, the season.
BELOW IS OUR HANDS-ON COOKING PROGRAMS and WORKSHOPS
1- HALF DAY COOKING CLASS
Click here for more info about the Half Day Cooking Classes. : 3-4 hours. This cooking lesson consists to 
prepare a 4-course menu: a ANTIPASTO starter appetizer (sourdough focaccia topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella or with cherry tomatoes, onion, evoo, oregano, rosmarine or a delicious egg FRITTATA with zucchini, Parmigiano reggiano cheese or chickpea FARINATA TART or torta al testo, a special bread from Umbria region or homemade sourdough bread, a PRIMO PIATTO first course (fresh pasta homemade tagliatelle - fettuccine with a delicious pasta sauce from scratch or a very creamy and tasty risotto from scratch or a vegetable MINESTRONE soup or lentils soup or bean and pasta e fagioli soup), and a DESSERT. Click here to send us an email
2- FULL DAY COOKING CLASS
Click here for more info about the Full Day Cooking Class: 4-5 hours. This cooking lesson consists to prepare 
a real authentic Italian Meal: antipasto, primo piatto, secondo piatto e contorno, dolce. Send us an email for more informations. Click here.
2a- GOURMET COOKING CLASS
Click here for more info about the Gourmet Cooking Class: a wide range of gourmet experiences.This gourmet cooking lesson consists to prepare 
a real authentic Italian Gourmet Meal. Send us an email for more informations. Click here.
2b- BRUNCH COOKING CLASS
Click here for more info about the Brunch Cooking Class: this brunch cooking lesson consists to prepare 
a real authentic Italian Brunch. Send us an email for more informations. Click here.
2c- ITALIAN COCKTAIL APERITIVO CLASS and Cicchetti class
Click here for more info about the Aperitivo and Cocktail Classes. 
(1 hour). Do you love Aperol Spritz or Negroni or Martini Royale or Campari Spritz? Learn how to make a selection of two iconic Italian Cocktails Aperitivo (Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, Bellini cocktail, Rossini cocktail, Puccini cocktail, Hugo Spritz, Negroni Cocktail, Negroni Sbagliato Cocoktail, Americano Cocktail....) served with delicious Venetian cicchetti (small plates antipasti cicchetti snacks -pronounced “chi-KET-tee”) or bruschetta or crostini. Contact us by email: click HERE.
3- VENETIAN COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Venetian Cooking Classes.
Discover the culinary delights and secrets of authentic Venetian - Veneto Food. With old family recipes passed down only verbally from generation to generation, the chef teaches you a few famous Venetian and Veneto recipes. One thing that makes Venetian cooking special is that is it rich in “umami”, “the fifth flavor after salty, sweet, bitter and sour” chef Isa says. DURATION: we have a few different options (2 hours or 3 or 4-5 hours). Discover Venice's Best Recipes with chef Isa. Menu Samples: the famous Venetian Spritz, Zucchini flowers, Sourdough Focaccias, Black fresh Pasta Tagliatelle, Butternut and Taleggio Risotto, Pappardelle, Homemade Bigoli with a sauce, umami Pasta sauce 'Salsa', creamy peas Risotto Riso e Bisi Peas Risotto when in season, Black Ink Cuttlefish Risotto al nero di Seppia, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli di Magro, Radicchio Crespelle thin crepes, or Baked Pasta al forno, Rabbit alla Veneziana, Calf Liver with onion Fegato alla Veneziana, Octopus Salad, seabass Branzino or seabream Orata, famous Venetian sweets like Tiramisù, Frittelle Ricotta Fritters, Bussolai biscotti, Carnival Galani, the famous biscotti from Burano island 'Buranei', Crostata alla Veneziana, Venetian Cookies cornmeal Zaletti, Crema Gialla Fritta and more. The lesson is completely hands on. Contact us by email: click HERE. 4- HANDS-ON GOURMET PIZZA CLASS Click here for more info about the GOURMET PIZZA CLASS: 2 hours. This GOURMET pizza class consists to prepare 
'This is the must-do cooking experience on Venice and its cooking'. You will learn the genuine and authentic home cooking of Venice and Veneto region. 
the authentic Neapolitan Italian Pizza. Our hands-on GOURMET Pizza Lesson is perfect for practising pizza-makers or beginners or pizza lovers. We’ll take you step-by-step through the process of crafting incredible authentic Neapolitan Pizza from scratch. The lesson is not only about the pizza making, but how to make a delicious pizza sauces and toppings. Contact us by email: click HERE
5- HANDS-ON PASTA CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Pasta Classes. 
Pasta Making is an integral part of intangible cultural heritage of Italy. Mama Isa's Cooking School with its pasta classes and pasta courses helps to preserve Italy's food heritage. We have more than 10 different options about the art of pasta making from scratch. Mama Isa, the Chef, is a working pasta specialist (called 'sfoglina', this name identifies the woman makes homemade pasta) and she can teach how to make many different types of fresh pastas from scratch (not only with eggs, but with many different ingredients in the pasta dough and many different shapes of pasta. Mama Isa's Pasta Classes fill up very quickly, please make sure to reserve in advance. Contact us by email: click HERE.
6- HANDS-ON BREAD CLASSES and BREAD WORKSHOPS
Click here for more info about the Bread Classes. 
(3-4 hours or three days or week long course). The bread workshops are designed for foodies or Italian bread lovers (Italian bread lovers) interested in learning the craft of the authentic homemade Italian bread making. This hands on bread making class will show you how to make two or three classic Italian breads: bread loaf, torta al testo, rustic bread, other types of bread. Of course during the week long bread course you will learn how to make the starter for a fantastic sourdough bread.
7- HANDS-ON SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA BAKING CLASSES
(2 - 2 1/2 hours). The sourdough focaccia baking workshop is designed for focaccia lovers interested in learning the craft of the authentic homemade sourdough focaccia. The baking lesson is completely hands-on. We will show you how to make two or three classic sourdough focaccias, not only the simple focaccia with rosmarine and evoo, but a few delicious focaccia topped like a pizza with delicious organic ingredients. During the 
course we will make focaccia with our “lievito madre” sourdough starter (79 years old), kept alive and fermenting in Isa's refrigerator. We nicknamed this lovely “lievito madre” “Sara”: “It has been passed down through my mother, and I feed it water and special flour every day,” chef Isa says “and I am so proud and happy of share it with you.” Included in the class price is a jar of our Sourdough Starter! If you are interested about this sourdough focaccia class, contact us by email: click HERE.
Sourdough Focaccia Baking Classes in Italy
8- HANDS-ON ITALIAN DESSERTS AND PASTRY CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Italian Desserts and Pastry Classes. 
The Italian dessert and pastry class can last about 3-4 hours or more days. This dessert class is designed for Italian Dessert Lovers and Sweet pastries Lovers.. 
Chef Isa shows you how to make many different authentic Italian desserts, pastries and sweets from scratch and hands on (i.e.: Biscotti, Strufoli, Pastiera Napoletana, Crostata, Venetian Biscotti Zaletti, Crema Pasticcera, Italian Strudel, Carnival Galani, Panna Cotta,. Chocolate Truffles, Ricotta Fritters....
9- HANDS-ON TIRAMISU CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Tiramisu Classes. 
Chef Isa is so proud because a famous food magazine featured her Tiramisu as one of the 10 best desserts in the world. During the tiramisù class - it lasts 2 hours - you will learn not only how to make "His Majesty The Tiramisù" - the iconic and classic Tiramisu - , but also the Limoncello Tiramisu, or when fresh strawberries are in season, the delicious Strawberry Tiramisu or the Pistachio Tiramisu. So if you are interested book soon a tiramisu class Contact us by email: click HERE.
10- VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Vegetarian Cooking Classes. Mama Isa offers vegetarian class on demand. 
Italy is a fantastic country and our cooking is full of vegetarian recipes. We will share with you the art of pasta making and how to make a delicious vegetarian meal from scratch. We have a few different vegetarian cooking classes, so check soon our webpage. Contact us by email: and click HERE. Contact us by email: click HERE.
11- VEGAN COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Vegan Cooking Classes. We have many vegan options. Of course you will learn how to make from scratch 
fresh vegan pasta, vegan bread, vegan pizza from scratch, vegan desserts. The lesson is hands on. Mama Isa offers vegan cooking classes on demand. Contact us by email: click HERE.
12- RISOTTO COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Risotto Classes. 
Mama Isa offers risotto classes for risotto lovers on demand. During this specific risotto class you will learn not only how to prepare a delicious creamy risotto (more than one!!!) but how to make a delicious stock from scratch and many tips and risotto secrets. Contact us by email: click HERE.
13- ITALIAN PASTA SAUCES COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about the Italian Pasta Sauce Classes.
Do you love the famous Italian pasta sauces? Mama Isa offers this special class for Italian sauces lovers on demand. During this specific sauces class, Mama Isa will teach you how to make a few of the most famous Italian pasta sauces 
(basil Pesto sauce, Ragu' Bolognese sauce, Cacio e Pepe sauce, Puttanesca sauce, Carrettiera sauce, Arrabbiata sauce, Carbonara sauce, Amatriciana sauce, Eggplant Norma sauce, Bechamel sauce, Clams sauce, Marinara sauce....). If you are interested you'll learn how to make the real "Pasta al Forno" Baked Pasta!!! During this specific class we will use not fresh pasta from scratch but the best Gragnano Pasta, from Gragnano - a lovely town - unique for its texture, flavour, and aroma. Contact us by email: click HERE.
14- GLUTEN FREE COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Gluten Free Cooking Classes. We have many gluten free cooking class options. Of course you will learn how to make from scratch. Do you love fresh pasta but of course gluten free? 
Oh yes! This is the class for you. We have a few different lessons for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity on demand. During this specific class, Mama Isa will teach you how to cook a delicious Italian Meal gluten free: fresh pasta from scratch, gluten free focaccia, gluten free desserts. We have many options! Contact Mama Isa by email.
15- ARANCINI COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Arancini Cooking Classes. 
Mama Isa offers arancini cooking classes for arancini lovers on demand. During this special cooking class, our chef will teach you how to make the real Arancini (one of the most famous rice dish in the world - delicious rice balls stuffed with bolognese sauce or other fillings) ! Contact us by email: click HERE.
16- GELATO CLASSES
Click here for more info about Gelato Classes. Mama Isa offers gelato class 
for gelato lovers on demand. Gelato is so different than ice cream, and it is an art how to make the real authentic Italian Gelato. We will teach you how to make the real Italian Gelato! Learn from us the science and the art of making artisanal gelato from scratch! 
Family Gelato Recipes!Featured on the NYTimes as one of the 5 best gelato classes in Italy. Indulge in refreshing homemade creamy gelatos. Join our chef Isa as she shares her expertise and teaches you how to create authentic and delicious treats such as Pistachio Gelato, Vanilla Gelato, Stracciatella Gelato, Hazelnut Nocciola Gelato, Strawberry Gelato, Banana Gelato, Dark Chocolate Gelato, Grandma's Gelato Coppa della nonna, Ricotta Gelato, Choco and Mint Gelato After Eight, and much more.
You'll gain valuable tricks and tips from the chef, making your homemade gelato-making skills top-notch. We have 2 hours lesson or 4 hours lessons or more days. Contact us by email: click HERE.
16bis- SORBETTO CLASSES
Sorbetto is the italian word for what in other places people call sorbet (the French term) or sherbet (in English). But sorbetto was born in Italy!!!!! Chef Isa offers sorbetto class: dairy free and gluten free of course 
for sherbet lovers on demand. Sorbetto is so different than gelato, because it's gf and free lactose. Sorbets are naturally lactose-free because they do not contain dairy. They're typically made from water and fruit juice or purée or coffee or chocolate or pistachio paste or hazelnut paste. We will teach you how to make the real Italian Sorbetto! Learn from us the science and the art of making artisanal sorbetto from scratch! 
Family Sorbetto Recipes! We have 2 hours lesson. Contact us by email: click HERE.
17- TRUFFLE COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Truffle Cooking Classes. 
We offers this class for truffle lovers on demand. During this specific class, we will teach you how to make a few of the most famous Italian dishes with black truffles. Contact us by email: click HERE.
18- CHEESE TASTING EXPERIENCES AND RICOTTA CHEESE MAKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Cheese Tasting Experiences or Cheese Making Classes.
We offers a few authentic cheese experiences. If you are a cheese lover, Italy is a cheese heaven. So you can choose between a "cheese tasting experience and history cheese classes" and "ricotta making classes". You will enjoy the fantastic Italian cheeses in Italy.
19- LASAGNA COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Lasagna Classes. Learn the art of making the real traditional Lasagna alla Bolognese with fresh spinach pasta from scratch in Italy with Chef Isa.
The real authentic Lasagna with the real authentic fresh pasta from scratch, béchamel sauce, the authentic Bolognese sauce ragu' and much more. Contact us by email: click HERE.
20- 3 DAY COOKING COURSE
Click here for more info about 3 Day Cooking Classes. We offer a 3 day cooking course with accomodation or without accomodation. 
Every day different recipes: fresh pasta, pizza, tiramisu, homemade focaccia, seafood or meat dishes and a lot of vegetables! Contact us by email: click HERE.
21- WEEK LONG COOKING COURSE
Click here for more info about Week Long Cooking Classes. 
Are you interested to stay for a week in Italy and learn the old art of Regional Italian Cuisine? This is the course, perfect for you! With accomodation or without accomodation. Contact us by email: click HERE.
22- ONE WEEK PASTA DIPLOMA COOKING COURSE - MASTER OF PASTA MAKING COURSE
Click here for more info about Week Long Pasta Course. We offer a one week pasta diploma 
cooking course with accomodation. A special course about the old art of pasta making from scratch and pasta sauces from scratch. Every day different pastas from scratch with different pasta fillings or pasta sauces. With or without accomodation. Contact us by email: click HERE.
23- ONE WEEK LONG GLUTEN FREE COOKING COURSE
Click here for more info about Week Long Gluten Free Cooking Course in Italy. 
We offer week long gluten free cooking courses with accomodation. A special week course about the art of Italian Cooking but only GLUTEN FREE. With or without accomodation. Contact us by email: click HERE.
24- ONE WEEK SOURDOUGH BREAD BAKING COURSE
Click here for more info about Week Long Sourdough Bread Baking Course. 
We offer bread course with accomodation. A special course about the art of sourdough bread and baking from scratch. Many bread and baking recipes all from scratch. With or without accomodation. Contact us by email: click HERE.
25- ONE WEEK GLUTEN FREE COOKING COURSE
Click here for more info about Week Long Gluten Free Cooking Course. 
We offer week long gluten free cooking course with accomodation. A special week long course about the art of Italian Cuisine about gluten free recipes.
All from scratch. With or without accomodation. Contact us by email: click HERE about more infos WEEK LONG GLUTEN FREE COOKING COURSE.
26- SEAFOOD COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Seafood and Fish Classes. Learn the art of Italian cooking about fish, 
seafood, and shellfish with Chef Isa. Contact us by email: click HERE.
27- JEWISH COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Jewish Italian Cooking Classes. 
Are you interested about the Jewish Cooking of Italy and of Venice - Cucina Ebraica? Flavors of the Italian and Venetian Jewish Kitchen at Mama Isa's Cooking School. Mama Isa offers "Jewish cooking classes" that combine Italian Venetian Jewish cooking instructions with a very long traditions. Check soon our webpage.
28- FAMILY COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Family Cooking Classes. Mama Isa offers fun, 
hands-on cooking classes for families. Of course during the lesson your kids and you will learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch. We have a few different options, so contact us as soon as possible! For our email: click HERE.
29- ROMANTIC COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Romantic Cooking Classes.
Are you a food-loving couple? Are you planning your honeymoon in Venice? We offers "private romantic cooking classes" that combine cooking instructions with special romantic food and relaxation. Send soon an email
30- SOLO TRAVELERS COOKING CLASSES
Mama Isa offers solo travellers cooking classes or for solo traveler week long cooking courses. Send soon an email with your dates, your interests, and for how many days you are interested to take a course. Click ----> HERE
31- CHRISTMAS COOKING CLASSES
Click here for more info about Christmas Cooking Classes. 
Are you visiting Italy during the Christmas Time (December 6 - January 6)? Mama Isa offers "Christmas Cooking Classes" that combine cooking instructions with special Christmas food and Christmas atmophere.
32- LGBT COOKING CLASSES
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Cookery classes are upon request and subject to availability.
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