Cooking Class: Fresh Octopus, Sardines and Venice Tapas
Take a culinary journey to Venice in this fun and inspired tapas cooking class.
Chef Barbara will teach you essential culinary skills like knife skills, frying and marinating. In this cooking class, you'll craft savory meatballs and simmer them in an aromatic tomato sauce infused with fresh herbs and spices. Prepare tender mini octopus for an upscale tapas treat. Then, prepare cod with the perfect pinch of salt and a divine crusty crostini topping. Cap off the evening with Sarde in Saor, a traditional Venetian dish that includes perfectly marinated sardines. This cooking class is a small-group format, so don't miss your chance to head off on this incredible adventure. Book your seat today!
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Polpette di Carne
With meatballs in tomato sauce
Uovo e Acciuga
With boiled egg and anchovy
Moscardini Alla Veneziana
With mini octopus, pepper, olive oil and lemon
Polenta e Baccalà Mantecato
With polenta and dried salted cod
Crostini Farciti
With crispy baguette topped with marinated fish, cold meats like Mortadella, Italian cheeses and more
Frittatina Alle Verdure di Stagione
With seasonal vegetable frittata
Sarde Fritte o in Saor
With fried or marinated sardines
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 6
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Fun, Italian
Outside Reviews for Chef Barbara
Silvia
05 Feb 2025
Chef Barbara is a force of nature. She is an incredibly passionate chef with a vast knowledge of traditional Venetian and Italian cuisine. Her sociable and kind personality as well as her love for food and flavors will win you over and make you fall in love with cooking and eating!
With over two decades immersed in Venetian cuisine, Chef Barbara brings deep expertise in wine, classic Italian cooking and cicchetti, Venetian small bites, to every experience. Her cooking classes, food tours and private dinners offer an authentic taste of the region. Whether guiding amateur cooks, crafting personalized menus or leading visitors through Venice’s culinary scene, Chef Barbara combines hospitality with expert knowledge for a truly memorable experience.
