Chef Paola
5.0 (1 reviews)
"Best New Chef" award, recognized for innovative fusion of traditional Italian cuisine with global flavors
- Leeds, Yorkshire
- From £35pp / Min spend £200
- 2 yhangry events
"Best New Chef" award, recognized for innovative fusion of traditional Italian cuisine with global flavors
- Leeds, Yorkshire
- From £35pp / Min spend £200
- 2 yhangry events
About chef
Paola is a dedicated and passionate private chef who brings an authentic touch to every event. Paola’s experience is deeply rooted in traditional cooking, inspired by her time cooking for her family. What sets Paola apart is her unique ability to blend traditional Italian cuisine with global flavour...read more
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Chef's speciality
BrunchChristmasItalianCooking Class
Cooking Class
Ciao! I'm Paola, a passionate Italian chef with over 25 years of experience in traditional Italian cuisine. Hailing from the South of Italy, I grew up immersed in the rich culinary traditions of my homeland, learning the secrets of authentic Italian cooking from my family.
My culinary journey has taken me from bustling Italian kitchens to the serene countryside of Yorkshire, where I now bring the flavors and techniques of Italy to food enthusiasts through engaging and hands-on cooking classes. Whether it's mastering the art of hand-tossed pizza or crafting perfect pasta, my classes are designed to share the joy and love of Italian cooking with you.
The plan for a cooking class includes:
1. **Making Italian Pizza (1 hour 30 minutes)**
- **Dough Preparation:**
- Ingredients and their significance.
- Demonstration and hands-on activity: Mixing, kneading, and proofing the dough.
- **Sauce Preparation:**
- Ingredients and cooking techniques for a classic tomato sauce.
- Optional variations for different pizza styles.
- **Topping Selection:**
- Discussion on traditional toppings and modern twists.
- Hands-on activity: Prepping toppings.
- **Assembly and Baking:**
- Techniques for stretching and shaping the dough.
- Assembling the pizza with sauce and toppings.
- Baking the pizza to perfection.
- **Tasting and Discussion:**
- Sampling the finished pizzas.
- Q&A session and tips for home baking.
2. **Making Italian Pasta (1 hour 30 minutes)**
- **Dough Preparation:**
- Ingredients and the importance of quality.
- Demonstration and hands-on activity: Mixing, kneading, and resting the dough.
- **Pasta Shaping:**
- Techniques for rolling and cutting pasta dough.
- Hands-on activity: Making various pasta shapes (e.g., fettuccine, tagliatelle, ravioli).
- **Sauce Preparation:**
- Demonstration of classic Italian sauces (e.g., tomatoes, carbonara, pesto).
- Hands-on activity: Cooking the sauces.
- **Cooking and Serving:**
- Techniques for cooking pasta to the perfect texture.
- Combining pasta with sauces.
- **Tasting and Discussion:**
- Sampling the finished pasta dishes.
- Q&A session and additional tips for home cooking.
Join me for a culinary adventure, and let's create delicious memories together!
*Price includes food ingredients,travel expenses
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