Online Cooking Classes
My online cooking lessons are designed to be informative, interactive and fun! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, these classes offer something for everyone, from the comfort of your own home.
After 12 years as a chef and 6 years teaching both in-person and online all over the world, I understand the challenges people face in the kitchen. That's why I've created something to help you start cooking with confidence. Together we’ll make beautiful fresh pasta, prepare your Italian favourites, bake bread and practice our knife skills. While we cook, I’ll be sharing lots of helpful tips and tricks and teach you exactly how to prepare authentic Italian food - plus you can ask questions at any time, just as if we were in the same room. If you love my recipes and you want to make them with me in real time, you want to learn new skills or you just want to enjoy a fun activity with family and friends, these classes are for you.
All online classes are available in English to everyone who wants to join from anywhere in the world. Times are provided in UK time (GMT) but have been calculated to suit a variety of time zones. If you're interested in private or corporate classes, please email us at: [email protected].
Photo credits: Dave Brown, Nano Erdozain and Moira Nazzari
Pasta making images shot at Pula Experience
After 12 years as a chef and 6 years teaching both in-person and online all over the world, I understand the challenges people face in the kitchen. That's why I've created something to help you start cooking with confidence. Together we’ll make beautiful fresh pasta, prepare your Italian favourites, bake bread and practice our knife skills. While we cook, I’ll be sharing lots of helpful tips and tricks and teach you exactly how to prepare authentic Italian food - plus you can ask questions at any time, just as if we were in the same room. If you love my recipes and you want to make them with me in real time, you want to learn new skills or you just want to enjoy a fun activity with family and friends, these classes are for you.
All online classes are available in English to everyone who wants to join from anywhere in the world. Times are provided in UK time (GMT) but have been calculated to suit a variety of time zones. If you're interested in private or corporate classes, please email us at: [email protected].
Photo credits: Dave Brown, Nano Erdozain and Moira Nazzari
Pasta making images shot at Pula Experience
Master The Art of Pasta Making
In this 2-hour online cooking class, you will master the art of fresh pasta making, so you can get it right every time. You will learn how to roll out your dough and make a range of pasta shapes, with or without a pasta machine, using both semolina and egg pasta doughs. During this lesson, you will also prepare a Sugo Finto, a traditional slow-cooked vegetarian Tuscan Ragu, to enjoy with your freshly made pasta.
A Taste of Sardinia
In this 3-hour online cooking class, Chef Francesco Mattana will share the secrets of Sardinian cuisine. You’ll start by making a simple but flavourful Pecorino and Honey Bruschetta, then move on to cooking Gnocchetti alla Campidanese, delicate saffron-infused gnocchetti paired with a sweet sausage ragu. You’ll also prepare Grilled Marinated Vegetables, which are perfect as a side or antipasto, before finishing with Almond Amaretti, traditional Sardinian biscuits that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. As well as bringing a taste of his island to your table, Chef Francesco will share tips, techniques and cultural insights as you discover the flavours of Sardinia together.
Italian Family Favourites
In this 3-hour online cooking class, Chef Francesco Mattana will guide you step-by-step to create timeless Italian dishes and show you how to bring authentic Italian family home-cooking to your table. To start, you will make a beautiful Rosemary and Olive Oil Focaccia while learning the techniques needed to achieve the perfect soft, fluffy texture and golden crust. Next you’ll cook Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, a hearty traditional meat sauce or a vegetarian option, Sugo Finto, a naturally plant-based Tuscan ragu. We'll finish on a sweet note by making Tiramisu, the iconic Italian dessert, to complete this Italian feast - fantastico!
A Taste of Rome
In this 3-hour online cooking class, Chef Francesco Mattana will guide you through the secrets of Roman cuisine. You’ll start by making Polpette al Sugo for your antipasti, then move on to a Roman classic, the one and only Pasta Alla Carbonara. You’ll also prepare Insalata di Fagioli alla Romana, a hearty and rustic side salad with beans and pickled onions, before ending on a sweet note with Tozzetti, twice-baked hazelnut biscuits that are the Roman version of Cantucci. Throughout the class, you’ll pick up tips and tricks to make these classic Roman dishes effortlessly at home.
A Taste of Sicily
In this 3-hour online cooking class, Chef Francesco Mattana will guide you through the secrets of Sicilian cuisine. You’ll start with a traditional sweet and sour vegetable dish, Caponata, then make Parmigiana di Melanzane, layers of aubergine, mozzarella and parmesan baked in a simple tomato sauce. You’ll prepare Insalata Pantesca, a Sicilian potato salad before finishing with Torta al Limone, a classic Italian lemon cake. Throughout the class, you’ll pick up tips and tricks to make these classic Sicilian dishes effortlessly at home.
Gift Certificates
Our Gift Certificates make the perfect gift!
Treat your favourite people (or yourself!) to a fun and interactive 3-hour cookery class, led by chef Francesco Mattana. Whether they’re a beginner or a pro, these classes offer something for everyone, from the comfort of their own home.
The recipient can choose from the following two classes:
Treat your favourite people (or yourself!) to a fun and interactive 3-hour cookery class, led by chef Francesco Mattana. Whether they’re a beginner or a pro, these classes offer something for everyone, from the comfort of their own home.
The recipient can choose from the following two classes:
Gift Cards
Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing!
Treat your favourite people (or yourself!) to a fun and interactive cookery class, led by chef Francesco Mattana. Whether they’re a beginner or a pro, these classes offer something for everyone, from the comfort of their own home. They can make beautiful fresh pasta, prepare some Italian favourites, bake bread and practice their knife skills, all while preparing a delicious meal and learning recipes they can make again and again. This really is the gift that keeps on giving.
The recipient can choose from any of our five classes:
Treat your favourite people (or yourself!) to a fun and interactive cookery class, led by chef Francesco Mattana. Whether they’re a beginner or a pro, these classes offer something for everyone, from the comfort of their own home. They can make beautiful fresh pasta, prepare some Italian favourites, bake bread and practice their knife skills, all while preparing a delicious meal and learning recipes they can make again and again. This really is the gift that keeps on giving.
The recipient can choose from any of our five classes: