Private workshops
Discover the Art of Italian Cooking
Why do we continue to cook? Because it makes us feel human. Mixing the flour, kneading the dough, cutting onions to make soffritto, letting the tomato sauce simmer slowly. These are ancient rituals that connect us to the true meaning of food and the authentic essence of Italian cuisine.
Join my private workshops at my house in Polignano or at your holiday home, where we’ll embark on a sensory journey through Puglia. Together, we’ll create authentic recipes from scratch, refined over my 15 years as a cookbook author.
In a cozy atmosphere where, amid simmering pots and sizzling pans, we will engage in delightful culinary conversations. Cooking becomes a dialogue—talking about what we eat and why. It’s the Italian way—focused, mindful, and absolutely delicious.
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PRIVATE EVENT 1: PUGLIA SEASONAL COOKING CLASS – DINNER
Embark on a culinary journey with my mouthwatering cooking class, where you’ll discover the art of creating a delightful 3-course menu inspired by the rich flavors of Puglia. Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of this beautiful region and craft memorable dishes from antipasto to dessert!
👩🍳 The Instructor
Bringing over 15 years of culinary expertise, I, as a passionate food writer, educator, and certified taster, will guide you through the wonders of Apulian cuisine. Former owner of the first Italian cooking school in Malmö, Sweden, I am excited to share my secrets and knowledge, ensuring you create authentic Apulian dishes from scratch. Read my full story here.
🍽️ The Menu
Join my interactive workshops where you’ll explore the vibrant world of Apulian cuisine. Craft a unique 3-course menu (antipasto, primo, and dessert) using the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by the principles of the Mediterranean Diet. While making and kneading durum wheat fresh pasta, enjoy a delightful aperitivo featuring local cheese, charcuterie, taralli, and local finger food. Learn techniques, flavors, and the artistry that makes Apulian cuisine exceptional.
Any allergy or special diet must be communicated in advance (any liability is waived in case of omitted information). Dishes in the menu can be changed according to your needs.
⏰ Duration
Designed for full immersion, my workshops have a minimum duration of 3.5 hours. Take your time perfecting each course under my guidance. Explore the preparation of each dish, discovering the stories and traditions woven into their creation. At the end, savor your creations with a glass of local wine.
📍 Where and When
At my house in the old town in Polignano, right above the beautiful beach of Lama Monachile.
Or at your holiday house/ villa in Puglia. I’ll bring my bags filled with flours, seasonal vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil, and pasta tools. Classes start at 16:30, lasting about 3.5 hours. Available upon request.
💰 Cost and Number of People
The price starts from 160 euros per person for an immersive menu workshop, including ingredients, snacks, wine, a delightful meal, and my guidance.
Classes at my house are for 2 to 4 people.
Classes at your house are for minimum 4 people.
🎟️ Booking and Info
Available upon request.
Classes are held in English, French, Swedish and, of course, Italian.
Classes at your house: the cleaning of the house is not included.
For info and reservations, WRITE ME HERE.
A SPECIAL GIFT FOR MY GUESTS!
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Puglia with an unforgettable cooking class and take a piece of it home with you!
When you book a food experience and purchase my book PUGLIA – A cooking journey through a land and its unique ingredients in the same order, you’ll receive an exclusive tote bag featuring the book’s beautiful illustrations.
I will personally hand you the book and tote bag on the day of your cooking class, making your experience even more special.
This exclusive bundle is available only for my guests—a perfect way to continue your culinary journey even after your trip!
PRIVATE EVENT 2: POLIGNANO MARKET TO TABLE WORKSHOP – LUNCH
To create authentic Italian cuisine, you need the right ingredients. Can you imagine a bruschetta topped with rancid olive oil or tasteless tomatoes? In this immersive experience, combining grocery shopping and a cooking class for a 3-course menu, I aim to guide you in discovering and selecting the ingredients that make Apulian cuisine exceptional.
👩🌾 The Experience
We’ll start by meeting at a traditional bar in Polignano, enjoying a coffee to break the ice and discuss the menu. Next, we’ll visit the Mercato Coperto di Polignano, the local covered food market, where we’ll shop for the freshest seasonal veggies, bread, focaccia, local cheeses, charcuteries, and fish for our planned menu.
Afterward, we’ll head to my house and cook together a traditional Pugliese lunch—a 3-course menu (antipasto, primo, and dessert), mirroring the workshop described above (Puglia Seasonal Cooking Class).
⏰ Duration, Where and When
This experience unfolds in three steps: from the bar for breakfast, we’ll move to the covered market and then return to my house for the cooking workshop. The experience starts at 10 AM, lasting approximately 6 hours. Available upon request.
💰 Cost and Number of People
The price starts from 190 euros per person for this half-day workshop, covering all ingredients, snacks, wine, a delightful meal, and my guidance during both the cooking class and grocery shopping. Classes are for 2 to 4 people.
🎟️ Booking and Info
Available upon request.
Classes are held in English, French, Swedish and, of course, Italian.
For info and reservations, WRITE ME HERE.
FOR WHOM
My private workshops are for you if:
– you like to prepare and eat home cooked Italian food
– you want to know more about Italian culinary culture, ingredients and techniques
– you want to spend quality time, in the kitchen and at the table, with the people you love.
The private workshops are conceived for groups of friends, colleagues and family, for a minimum of 2 participants, up to 6. No particular cooking skill is required.
MY GUESTS WROTE
“Flavia met us in the center of Polignano and hosted my girlfriend and I at her place nearby for the dinner workshop. We cooked a meal together from local ingredients and had a lovely chat. We picked up useful techniques for our own cooking such as making pasta in a few minutes without tools and bringing out flavors in sauces. It was such a nice experience and a perfect way to spend and evening in Polignano. The food was delicious, Flavia took plenty of time to answer our questions, gave us additional recommendations for the rest our trip, and sent us other recipes to try out. We both very much recommend the experience to anyone looking to spend a relaxing evening cooking and chatting about Italian food”.
Florent – Switzerland
“Flavia was absolutely incredible. She was extremely knowledgeable and helped us understand Apulian ingredients and cooking. We did a market to table class and we were able to look for all the quality ingredients we needed to make our lunch. From a fave bean puree with olives and tomatoes, to a very simple and tasty roasted mushroom dish with breadcrumbs, handmade orecchiette with cimi di rape cooked with anchovies and garlic, and last (definitely not least) our persimmon tiramisu with slightly sweetened ricotta… it was so perfect! I could not thank her more for our experience and her loving hospitality. It was the best way to end our trip to Puglia and we will remember it forever. Thank you so much!”
Kayla – USA
“An absolute must-do in Polignano A Mare! Flavia hosts a private cooking class in her beautiful terrace home which was an unforgettable experience. We finished with dinner on her terrace, which has the most stunning view of the iconic Ponte Borbonico su Lama Monachile. We prepared a traditional Pugliese three-course meal, and Flavia graciously adapted the menu to be gluten-free. The gluten-free ravioli we made was the best I’ve ever eaten! Flavia’s warm hospitality and deep knowledge of local produce made the class both educational and enjoyable. This experience is highly recommended for anyone visiting Polignano A Mare”.
Brianna – Australia
“Thank you so much for Saturday afternoon and evening, for the nice cooking class and for the so good food you helped us to prepare. Very nice dinner! It was not so difficult to prepare and tasted so good”.
Anita – Sweden
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