Venetian Tapas Cooking Class (Includes 6-Course Meal)
Step into a traditional Venetian kitchen and dive into the culinary culture of cicchetti—Venetian-style tapas. Begin by preparing savory polpette di carne in tomato sauce and creamed cod served with soft polenta. Learn to cook mini octopus the Venetian way, lightly seasoned with lemon and olive oil. Build vibrant crostini topped with cheeses, cured meats and marinated seafood. You'll also whip up a seasonal frittatina and prepare sarde in saor, one of Venice’s most iconic dishes. Share your handmade small plates in a relaxed setting that captures the spirit of Venetian hospitality.
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Venetian Tapas Cooking Class (Includes 6-Course Meal)
What's included in Venetian Tapas Cooking Class (Includes 6-Course Meal)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Overview: Discover the flavors of Venice through its beloved cicchetti—small plates full of bold, local character—in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Barbara. You’ll use market-fresh ingredients to prepare a seasonal spread of traditional Venetian bites. From tender octopus and creamy salt cod to crispy crostini and savory meatballs, you’ll explore the heart of local cuisine. This intimate class invites you to craft and enjoy your own cicchetti feast in a welcoming Venetian kitchen. Highlights: • Learn to make authentic Venetian cicchetti with a local chef • Prepare seafood, meat and vegetarian small plates from scratch • Use seasonal ingredients sourced from local markets • Enjoy your creations in a cozy, small-group setting • Perfect for travelers seeking immersive Northern Italian cuisine
Food Menu
MAIN - Polpette di Carne
Meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce
MAIN - Moscardini alla Veneziana
Mini octopus with olive oil, lemon and pepper
MAIN - Polenta e Baccalà Mantecato
Creamed salted cod served over soft polenta
MAIN - Crostini Farciti
Toasted baguette with marinated fish, Italian cheeses and cured meats
MAIN - Frittatina alle Verdure di Stagione
Mini vegetable omelet with seasonal produce
MAIN - Sarde Fritte o in Saor
Crispy fried sardines or marinated in sweet and sour onion
Inclusions
- The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
- Wine and water are included.
- Tips for the Chef are not included in the ticket price. Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The chef will be waiting for you inside the venue. The location is in the Dorsoduro district, a central and vibrant area of Venice known for its art galleries, museums, and canals.
