Product Description

Italian cuisine offers the perfect introduction to cooking for young chefs with its emphasis on fresh ingredients, simple techniques, and hands-on preparation that makes learning both fun and rewarding. This Italian-themed mini chef dinner introduces children to the wonderful world of Italian cooking through interactive pasta making, pizza crafting, and dessert preparation. This hands-on cooking adventure takes place at Segredos d’Avó cooking school with all ingredients provided by professional Chef Luísfrancisco. Young chefs aged 8-13 will learn to create fresh pasta including spaghetti, tagliatelle, and ravioli, master pizza and calzone making techniques, and craft elegant panna cotta cups with raspberries while discovering Italian culinary traditions.

The workshop combines educational components about Italian culture and cuisine with practical hands-on cooking, teaching young participants about ingredient quality, basic pasta techniques, and pizza dough handling adapted for their age group. Mini chefs will work with fresh pasta dough, learn proper rolling and shaping methods, create their own pizza toppings, and prepare creamy panna cotta desserts while exploring Italian dining customs and flavor combinations. The session concludes with a complete Italian feast where all participants enjoy their handmade creations together, fostering both culinary skills and cultural appreciation in a supportive, educational environment designed specifically for young cooking enthusiasts.

Why join?

Perfect for children interested in cooking and exploring Italian culture through hands-on food preparation in a safe, supervised environment. Ideal for young food enthusiasts wanting to learn fundamental cooking skills while discovering the joy and traditions of authentic Italian cuisine.

What’s included:

🍝 All Italian ingredients and child-safe cooking tools provided
🍝 Complete Italian dinner featuring all prepared dishes
🍝 Educational component about Italian culture and cooking
🍝 Professional chef instruction adapted for children
🍝 Water provided throughout session

Age group: 8-13 years old

Minimum participants: 8 students

Note: Menu subject to ingredient availability