Hands-On Italian Cooking Day at Milton Keynes Cookery School
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
No physical exertion is required, suitable for all fitness levels
Overview
Spend a full day at Milton Keynes Cookery School mastering authentic Italian dishes like rosemary focaccia and tiramisu. Ideal for beginners, this hands-on class invites individuals and pairs to cook, learn, and enjoy seasonal regional flavors.
Italian Day Class • Full day
Discover the flavours of Italy • 5 hours • from 15 yrs old
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About This Adventure
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class that celebrates seasonal ingredients and regional specialties. Guided by experienced chefs, you'll create classic dishes like rosemary focaccia and tiramisu in a fun, informal setting. Perfect for beginners, this memorable experience invites individuals and pairs alike to enjoy culinary creativity.
Duration: 5 hours
Be prepared to have fun as we adapt, create, and enjoy what we prepare and eat!
Highlights
The richness of Italian cuisine lies in its diversity, each recipe, each dish has its own history. Discover the flavors of Italy and how to produce Classic Italian dishes that celebrate and use seasonal produce. This boot-shaped country is comprised of 20 regions, each producing its own culinary treasures. Our instructors are qualified Chefs with many years training in some of the top kitchens. We have created an informal and fun environment taking you through each recipe step by step. This is a hand’s on course with our instructors available to assist you throughout your day. The day starts when you will be welcomed with tea and coffee and the opportunity to meet your fellow guests and instructing Chef. We will give you a short Health and Safety briefing and talk your through what we will be doing during your course. Refreshments will be served throughout the day with lunch usually be cooked as part of the course.
Typical Course Dishes:
- Rosemary focaccia,
- Calamari
- Ravioli filled with ricotta and nutmeg
- Arancini
- Risotto with sea bass
- Melanzani and
- Classic Tiramisu
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.
This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hen do. It is not essential to book as a pair. Individuals are welcome to book onto this lesson but must be aware that this class requires you to work in pairs and you maybe paired up with another individual for duration of the class.
Includes
- Lunch
- Take home your culinary creations
- Refreshments
What to bring?
- If you wish to take home any of your culinary creations, please bring some Tupperware, tin foil makes a good back-up.
- If you would like to make notes, please bring a pen and paper, recipes will be emailed to you after your course.
Important to Know
- Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the course. All our events start with a short health and safety briefing during which time you will meet your Instructor and Course Host.
- Refreshments will be available throughout your time with us.
- Masks are not compulsory, however if you feel more comfortably then please do.
- If one of the participants is below 15yrs old, please give us a call and we can try to accommodate you.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Just Before Class Start
Plan to arrive no more than 15 minutes early to settle in before the introductory briefing.
Bring Containers for Leftovers
Pack Tupperware or foil if you want to take home your culinary creations.
Comfortable Clothing Recommended
Wear clothes suitable for kitchen work, including closed-toe shoes and an apron if you prefer.
Pairs Work Best
Individuals will be paired up for the hands-on activities, making this perfect for meeting new people or working with friends.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common buzzards soaring overhead
- Red kites spotted in the open fields
History
Broughton and the surrounding Milton Keynes area blend rich agricultural heritage with modern development, reflecting centuries of rural England evolving alongside contemporary pursuits.
Conservation
The cookery school emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable farming practices that reduce environmental impact.
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Recommended Gear
Tupperware or Food Containers
To take home your prepared dishes safely and easily.
Pen and Notebook
Optional for jotting down recipes and tips during the class.
Comfortable, Kitchen-Appropriate Clothing
Choose clothes suitable for cooking, including closed shoes for safety.
Apron
Helpful for keeping your clothes clean during hands-on cooking.