Do I need any cooking experience to attend?

Not at all! This class is designed for all skill levels. Chef Michele will guide you step by step through the process of making risotto and preparing a refreshing Italian fruit macedonia.

What will we be making during the class?

During the class you will prepare a classic mushroom risotto from scratch, learning the traditional techniques that create its creamy texture. We will also make Macedonia di Frutta, a simple and refreshing Italian fruit salad made with fresh seasonal fruit, citrus, and a touch of sweetness.

Will we eat the food we make?

Yes! At the end of the class everyone will sit down and enjoy the dishes prepared together.

Will I receive the recipes?

Yes! You will receive the recipes used in class so you can recreate the dishes at home.

Absolutely. Many guests attend on their own and it’s a great opportunity to meet other people who love Italian food and cooking.

Cooking Class: The art of Risotto and Summer Bites

Overview

Join us in person to master creamy risotto and tasty summer bites in a fun, hands-on cooking class!

Risotto & Macedonia: An Italian Cooking Class

Join us for a delicious hands-on class dedicated to one of Italy’s most beloved dishes: Mushroom risotto. In this interactive experience, you’ll learn the techniques that transform simple rice into a perfectly creamy and flavorful risotto.

Chef Michele will guide you step by step through the process—from selecting the right rice and building flavor with soffritto and broth, to mastering the essential finishing technique known as mantecatura for that signature silky texture.

To complete the menu, we’ll also prepare Macedonia di Frutta, a classic Italian fruit salad made with fresh seasonal fruit, citrus, and a touch of sweetness—light, refreshing, and the perfect finish to a comforting risotto.

Along the way you’ll enjoy plenty of tastings, helpful cooking tips, and a relaxed evening celebrating simple Italian flavors.

Come hungry, ready to cook, and leave confident making risotto at home.

APPETIZERS AND WINE INCLUDED!

Join us in person to master creamy risotto and tasty summer bites in a fun, hands-on cooking class!

Risotto & Macedonia: An Italian Cooking Class

Join us for a delicious hands-on class dedicated to one of Italy’s most beloved dishes: Mushroom risotto. In this interactive experience, you’ll learn the techniques that transform simple rice into a perfectly creamy and flavorful risotto.

Chef Michele will guide you step by step through the process—from selecting the right rice and building flavor with soffritto and broth, to mastering the essential finishing technique known as mantecatura for that signature silky texture.

To complete the menu, we’ll also prepare Macedonia di Frutta, a classic Italian fruit salad made with fresh seasonal fruit, citrus, and a touch of sweetness—light, refreshing, and the perfect finish to a comforting risotto.

Along the way you’ll enjoy plenty of tastings, helpful cooking tips, and a relaxed evening celebrating simple Italian flavors.

Come hungry, ready to cook, and leave confident making risotto at home.

APPETIZERS AND WINE INCLUDED!

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Highlights

2 hours 30 minutes
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Balsamico Italian Kitchen

791 Palm Avenue

Suite 101 Imperial Beach, CA 91932

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