Italian Cooking Classes in Toronto
Whether you're searching for new family style recipes or exploring the gourmet world one culture at a time, Italian cooking classes in Toronto should be on your agenda. Recreate rustic classics, explore the evergreen traditions of handmade pasta or make your own premium pizzas; all options are on the menu. There's no prior experience required to participate, and with courses provided in The Annex, Kensington Market, King Street West and beyond, you'll find a class in T.O. that literally meets you where you are. Learn from some of Toronto's most talented culinary creative in an easy-going environment that makes learning fun and rewarding. If desperate dining times call for delicious culinary measures, Italian cooking classes in Toronto will help you rise to the occasion!
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Sophisticated Yet Simple Italian
CAD $129
Cooking Class
CAD $129
Learn how to craft sophisticated Italian fare with simple ingredients completely from scratch. Learn an array of tricks and techniques that will help you master the art of Italian cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Rishika.
You’ll begin by preparing a savory pesto and grilled tomato crostini...
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Chef Rishika
Serving the Toronto area
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Elevated Italian Classics
CAD $149
Cooking Class
CAD $149
Delight in a menu of Italy's most iconic and flavorful dishes that are sure to satisfy. Join Chef Jeffery in this cooking class to explore authentic Italian cuisine. You’ll create an impressive meal as you learn about Italy’s legendary culinary culture.
To start, arrange a stunning antipasto platter...
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Chef Jeffrey R.
Serving the Toronto area
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Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes
CAD $159
Cooking Class
CAD $159
Learn to make a traditional Italian holiday meal from a professional chef. Celebrate the holidays the Italian way with a hands-on cooking class spotlighting the traditional Feast of Seven Fishes. This biblically-inspired Christmas tradition showcases Italian seafood in an authentic way. Learn to make a multicourse...
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Verified Chef
Chef Vinutha
Toronto
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Fall in Love with Ligurian Cooking
CAD $105
Cooking Class
CAD $105
Delight in classic recipes and methods from an iconic region of Italy. Discover what classic fare from Liguria looks like with this immersive cooking class. A colorful and charming region of Northwest Italy, the Ligurian cuisine boasts Mediterranean flare with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and humble recipes....
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Chef Mathieu
Toronto
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Authentic Neapolitan Cuisine
CAD $125
Cooking Class
CAD $125
Get a taste of Naples, Italy in this pescatarian-friendly cooking class. Join Chef Vinutha for a hands-on, authentic Italian cooking class focused on Neapolitan cuisine. The menu showcases the varied cooking styles of the area with traditional dishes from the regions of Abruzzo, Campania and Calabria.
Begin by...
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Verified Chef
Chef Vinutha
Toronto
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Team Building Activity
Exploring Tuscan Cuisine
CAD $135
Team Building Activity
CAD $135
You'll feel transported to Italy enjoying these rustic Italian delights. Tuscan flavors will be the feature of this hands-on team building activity. Chef Jayne will guide you through a tantalizing menu of rustic Italian flavors. First, you'll make polpette di ricotta, a delicious fried appetizer made with cornmeal and...
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Chef Jayne
Toronto
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Team Building Activity
Fresh Italian From Scratch
CAD $135
Team Building Activity
CAD $135
Learn the art of making homemade pasta with fresh ingredients. In this hands-on team building activity, you'll make a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of Chef Jayne. First, you'll learn how to make a crispy bruschetta topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh ricotta. Then, make fresh pasta for a...
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Chef Jayne
Toronto
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Gourmet Italian Celebration
CAD $85
Cooking Class
CAD $85
Bring the best gourmet versions of these contemporary Italian selections to your dinner table. Learn to prepare Italian fare with an extra dash of style in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Javier. His thoughtful takes on traditional recipes turn the heat up on how special Italian dining can be.
You'll begin by...
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Verified Chef
Chef Javier
Serving the Toronto area
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Plant-Based Italian Fare
CAD $119
Cooking Class
CAD $119
Enjoy deeply satisfying Italian dishes that are gluten-free and plant-based. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll learn to make several Italian dishes using all plant-based ingredients. Chef Mike will teach you tips and tricks for creating lots of flavor without animal products.
First, toss together a Caesar...
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Verified Chef
Chef Mike
Serving the Toronto area
CHEF’S PLACE
Vegetarian Pasta Making 101
CAD $125
Cooking Class
CAD $125
Get hands-on in an Italian kitchen, preparing an array of vegetarian-focused dishes. Master techniques used across Italy for perfect handmade pasta and savory accompaniments guided by Chef Ekta. In this cooking class, you'll get a chance to knead, roll and flavor all your pasta creations with vegetarian-friendly...
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Chef Ekta
Toronto
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Hand-Kneaded Homemade Pizza
CAD $119
Cooking Class
CAD $119
Master scratch-made pizza dough to add to your repertoire of home meals. Roll up your sleeves and learn the art and science of perfect handmade pizza dough. Guided by Chef Ekta in this cooking class, you will learn the secrets to a soft and chewy crust every time.
Begin by creating your homemade dough and kneading...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ekta
Toronto
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
Pizza-Making With Your Team
CAD $149
Team Building Activity
CAD $149
Team up with your colleagues for a fun pizza-making competition. Gather your colleagues for an exciting pizza-making competition in this team building activity led by Chef Ekta. Kick-off with a selection of bruschetta, customizable with various toppings. Then, Chef Ekta will guide you through the art of crafting the...
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Verified Chef
Chef Ekta
Toronto
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FAQS ABOUT COOKING CLASSES in Toronto
How much do Italian classes in Toronto cost?
To enjoy the best Italian cooking classes in Toronto, you should expect to pay somewhere between $59 and over $100 per person. However, this is only a guide. The actual price you’ll pay can vary depending on a few factors, including the number of people in your party, since class prices are tiered based on group size. The date you hope to secure will also have an impact, with key dates like Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day seeing greater demand and therefore commanding higher prices.
For a rough idea of cost, visit the page of your chosen experience and look out for the per-person starting price. Or why not reach out to our helpful Concierge team?
Who are these Italian classes suitable for?
Italian cooking courses are for absolutely anyone with a taste for the country’s world-renowned cuisine. And don’t worry, you needn’t have lots of experience in the kitchen. There are classes for cooks of all levels, from those that teach the basics required to elevate your weekly pasta to more advanced sessions geared towards more seasoned home chefs.
These classes are also ideal for any occasion. Are you planning a birthday party for your favorite foodie or hoping to surprise your significant other with a date night spent preparing their favorite cuisine? Perhaps you’re looking to reward a foodie team for a job well done. Whatever the occasion, Italian culinary classes provide an experience that everybody’s sure to enjoy.
What should I expect during a typical class?
You should expect to have every single detail taken care of for you. From the full list of required ingredients to any specialized equipment needed to bring your menu to life, your chef will handle everything, leaving you and your group free to simply show up and start cooking.
As for what skills you’ll learn, that depends on the class. In general, you’ll gain insights into Italian food culture, gaining culinary knowledge from a chef with more than a decade’s industry experience and arming yourselves with delicious new recipes to try in your own kitchen. Above all else, you can expect to have a blast, sharing with your classmates the simple pleasures of good food and great company.
What Italian techniques and skills will I master?
"That depends. You might decide to book a class that focuses on fresh pasta with marinara sauce, in which case you can expect to spend your time rolling out your pasta dough and simmering the most delicious sauce with which to pair it. Similarly, if you decide you want to learn to sling your own pizzas, your session will be spent preparing the dough, forming your base and preparing the delicious toppings.
As well as the skills specific to the Italian cuisine you’ve chosen to make, your chef will guide you through basic techniques such as knife skills, ingredient preparation and seasoning, all of which will help to level up your home cooking game.
What are the benefits of taking an Italian class?
One benefit to taking Italian cooking lessons is that you’ll have the chance to learn delectable new recipes and sharp new kitchen skills that are sure to elevate your home cooking. What’s more, you’ll get to sit at the end and enjoy an authentic Italian meal of your own creation.
You’ll also gain fascinating insights into Italian food culture and have the chance to pick the brains of a chef with more than 10 year’s experience at the height of their industry. Add to all of this the chance to become part of your local culinary community, sharing the experience with like minded individuals, and Italian culinary courses become a worthy addition to any foodie’s bucket list.
What types of Italian classes/menus can I choose from?
Anybody who loves Italian cuisine will know that there’s much more to it than pizza and pasta. The same can be said for the list of available Italian cooking courses in Toronto.
Sure, there are classes for those who’ve always wanted to learn to make their own hand-kneaded pizza. There are also experiences for anyone wanting to ditch store-bought pasta and instead learn to roll it out from scratch. But you can also find classes specialising in authentic Neapolitan cuisine, colorful Ligurian cooking and even those that will help Christmas hosts prepare a show-stopping Feast of the Seven Fishes. In other words, name a food from Italy and chances are, there’s a class to help you cook it.
Where do the classes take place?
Whether you’re exploring the multicultural food scene of Kensington Market, dabbling in dim sum in Chinatown or dining finely over in Queen West, you’re sure to find an Italian cooking class nearby. What’s more, each is hosted by a chef in their own home, meaning you can literally learn at the chef’s table!
If you’d rather do the hosting, be that at home or another hired venue in the city, that’s also fine. All that’s required is a clean, functional kitchen and space for your group to work. As long as they’re in place, your chef will gladly come to you, bringing with them all of the ingredients plus any specialized equipment required to make your chosen menu.
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.