Cooking Class: Exploring Flavors Around Italy
Discover the flavors of Italy by creating four regional dishes alongside Chef Akshay in this cooking class.
Start the class by topping crispy bread with roasted tomatoes and creamy bocconcini, finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze to make a refreshing bruschetta. Then, make gnocchi from scratch with potatoes, flour and eggs. You'll master the technique to knead the dough and shape the pillowy dumplings. Whip up a rich Parmesan and butter sauce to pair with your potato pasta. Next, chop basil, walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes to make a classic, earthy pesto finished with a bit of Parmesan cheese. You'll end the class with a decadent upside-down tiramisù with multiple layers of cream cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers and cocoa for dessert. Book this Italian cooking class today!
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Sun Blush Bruschetta
With roasted tomatoes, bocconcini and balsamic vinegar glaze
Hand Crafted Parmesan Gnocchi
With potatoes, flour, eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter
Walnut and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
With basil, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese
Upside Down Tiramisù
With cream cheese, espresso, ladyfingers and cocoa
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 10
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsPasta Making, Vegetarian, Beginner, Italian, Pescatarian, Fun
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Ruth
04 Jan 2026
Hello, The class very good. Chef Akshay provided some good tips and tricks, and made the recipes not over-whelming. The recipes and food were very good. The reason for the 4 star vs a 5 star was the amount of food we received for the money. We made a large amount of food, but the portions served to us were very small. As an example, we made 12 dumplings, but were only served 4 (2 each). We made a large WOK of Singapore noodles, but were given a small portion. We literally stopped for food on the way home. I have taken cooking classes before and leave very full AND with a "doggy-bag". Unfortunately, with this one, we left hungry and empty handed. BUT the class, the food and the experience was very good.
Brenda
17 Jun 2024
Food exceeded expectations! The chef was very informative and friendly. Can't wait to do another class!
Outside Reviews for Chef Akshay
Marcelo S.
07 Feb 2024
Chef Akshay has a great culinary knowledge. Very fun and didactic.
Event location: Mississauga
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Maintaining a fruitful and respected career in the hospitality scene, Chef Akshay has accomplished impressive endeavors. He has experience launching high-profile restaurants and even the joy of entertaining as a host and judge on food television. Ashkay's striking portfolio boasts a long list of awards, consisting of crafting various cuisines from around the world and teaching gourmet kitchen techniques for curious and aspiring cooks. You'll certainly love your immersive culinary experience with Chef Akshay.
