Would you like to know more about the treasures of Italian gastronomy?
Take part in our cooking workshops where our guest chefs will share their know-how and recipes with you in Italian, French or English.
In a friendly atmosphere, discover the preparation of an Italian recipe that you will enjoy together with an accompanying wine.
For the spring session from May 5th, to June 16th , 2025, we offer 1 cooking workshops and 1 cocktail workshop.
- In-person modality
- Prerequisite your sweet tooth
- Time 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Duration 2 hours
Torta mimosa (mimosa cake)
Date: Monday, May 5th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
By Dario Bivona
Dario Bivona, amateur pastry chef, winner of the televised culinary competition ‘’Le Meilleur Pâtissier du Québec’’ 2022.
Cavatelli alla amatriciana
Date: Monday, May 12th , 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
By Francesco Dili
After graduating in culinary arts in Spoleto, Italy, Francesco Dili gained international experience in some of the best restaurants worldwide (Queenstown (NZ), Melbourne, Buenos Aires, and Montreal), including the Michelin-starred Angler restaurant in London.
Cocktail tasting
Beyond the Spritz – cocktails for an aperitif <<made in Italy>>
(Tasting of Italian classics)
Date: Wednesday, May 21th , 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
By Valentina Pancaldi
Alongside her university career, Italian language and culture teacher Valentina Pancaldi worked for twelve years as a mixologist and bar manager in cocktail bars in Rome and Paris. This experience enabled her to specialize in the history of cocktails, their legend, recipe development and preparation techniques. She has also obtained several Master’s degrees in mixology, awarded by AIBES and other recognized bodies.
Pizza
Date: Monday, May 26th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
By Tony Stasi
A 1994 graduate of the ITHQ, Tony worked at Ristorante Le Latini for several years. Here, he was able to hone his knowledge of Italian food-related cultures and traditions. Since 2018, he has been teaching at the Pius X Culinary Institute in Montreal and running the catering business, Tony Di Napoli.
Ravioli with butter and sage
Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
By Davide Bazzali
Davide Bazzali studied at the Salsomaggiore Hotel School and began his career as a chef at the age of 19. He studied singing and theater, working with various music groups and theater companies in Italy and Canada. The concept of Opera cuisine grew naturally out of this dual passion for opera singing and good food. He recently opened an Il Bazzali restaurant in Montreal.
Veal meatballs with spaghetti
Date: Monday, June 16th, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
By Francesco Dili
After graduating in culinary arts in Spoleto, Italy, Francesco Dili gained international experience in some of the best restaurants worldwide (Queenstown (NZ), Melbourne, Buenos Aires, and Montreal), including the Michelin-starred Angler restaurant in London.
RATES
Cooking workshops – $60/2 hours – No discount applicable. No refunds.
Classes will be activated with a minimum of 6 participants.
For further information consult our brochure.
To register.