Cooking Class: Cooking Italian Luxuries in Lucca
Explore the flavors of gourmet Italian dishes in this immersive cooking class with Chef Paolo.
Chef Paolo will share his techniques and knowledge to make a multi-course meal, starting with a selection of antipasti. Discover how to make a paper-thin beef carpaccio, Italian-style tartare and fresh buffalo mozzarella topped with tomato slices. Next, you'll learn the secrets to making the perfect creamy risotto with your choice of ingredients. Use fresh arugula, saffron and shrimp or earthy porcini mushrooms to flavor your risotto. Veal escalope serves as the meat course paired with either prosciutto and sage, a lemon sauce and other options. The meal concludes with a sweet, nutty and crunchy semifreddo al croccantino for a decadent dessert.
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Antipasti
Carpaccio di Manzo
Battuta di Manzo
Mozzarella di Bufala al Frullato di Pomodoro
With raw beef carpaccio, Italian-style tartare and buffalo mozzarella with a raw tomato sauce
Risotto
4 Types of Risotto to Choose From
With arugula, saffron and shrimp
With radicchio, speck and Gorgonzola
With porcini mushrooms
With squid and squid ink
Meat Course
Veal Escalope
With porcini mushrooms
With prosciutto and sage
With tomato sauce
With lemon sauce
Dessert
Semifreddo al Croccantino
With crunchy almond semifreddo
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 15
- Event Duration 4 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Gourmet, Fun, Italian, Mediterranean
- 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.
Outside Reviews for Chef Paolo
Silvia
29 Jan 2025
Chef Paolo Monti’s cooking class in Lucca is an unforgettable experience for anyone passionate about learning authentic Italian cuisine. His is approachable, engaging, and full of humor, making the class enjoyable for cooks of all levels. The setting is warm and inviting, providing a great atmosphere!
Event location:
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Born in a Tuscan bakery, Chef Paolo seemed destined for a remarkable culinary journey. Inspired by his mother, he honed his skills across the globe before establishing his cooking school in the heart of Lucca in 1992. Specializing in cucina Italiana, Chef Paolo shares his passion through quick, simple recipes made with high-quality ingredients, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere filled with humor, hospitality and fun.
