Date: 21 November 2026
Location: Caldesi’s Kitchen, Gerrards Cross
Tutor: Katie Caldesi
Course Times: 09.30am – 2.30pm
Discover the rich flavours and timeless techniques of Northern Italy on this immersive one-day cookery course with Katie Caldesi.
Travelling from the Alpine foothills of Piedmont to the rolling hills of Tuscany, you’ll learn to prepare a menu that celebrates the region’s finest seasonal ingredients and comforting dishes.
Begin with the classic Piedmontese Bagna Cauda, served with winter vegetables, before mastering a luxurious porcini mushroom risotto finished with balck truffle.
Slow-cook a deeply flavoured beef stew with red wine, accompanied by creamy Parmesan polenta and braised fennel, cabbage and onions. To finish, make traditional Tuscan Necci chestnut flour pancakes filled with creamy ricotta and honey.
Along the way, Katie will share the stories, techniques and regional traditions behind every recipe, giving you the confidence to recreate this elegant Italian feast at home. Perfect for anyone who loves authentic Italian food and wants to expand their repertoire of classic regional dishes. Enjoy a hearty lunch paired with two delicious Norhtern Italian wines.
Book early to avoid disappointment!
- Bagna Cauda with Winter Vegetables
- Crostini Neri: Tuscan Chicken Liver and Caper Pate
- Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Black Truffle
- Slow-cooked Stracotto: Beef Stew with red wine
- Creamy Parmesan Polenta
- Braised Fennel, Cabbage and Onions in Saffron Broth
- Necci: Chestnut Flour Pancakes filled with Ricotta and Honey
Please note: Dish selection may change with the seasons and/or to match dietary requirements
What’s included?
- Combination of demonstrations and hands on tutoring
- Meal (dishes prepared during the class)
- Coffee/ Croissant on arrival (Morning classes)
- 2 drinks per person with the meal (this would include wine, beer and soft drinks)
- Your own cotton apron to take home
- Full recipe pack (via email within 48 hours after the class)
