Katrina's cooking school kitchen is equipped for up to eight participants in each class. Class topics; Antipasti & Tapas, Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi, Delectable Desserts & Cakes and The Dinner Party.
Katrina's hands on classes will leave everyone empowered by the end of the session. Most of the classes will be taught by Katrina, but guest chefs will also be invited to take certain classes, the prices for participants in these classes may differ to those run by Katrina.
Bookings can be made by calling the winery on phone 03 5729 8030 or via email wendy@pizzini.com.au
Inquiries regarding private group bookings (friends, family or corporate) are welcome.
Cooking Class Sessions for 2011 (Click here for 2012 Sessions)
Antipasti & Tapas
Class $140 per person, Vino e Vita wine club $130 per person
This class will focus on teaching participants how to prepare interesting entree sized dishes to serve as starters from dumplings to tapas and lots in-between.
Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Class $140 per person, Vino e Vita wine club $130 per person
This class is not just about how to make pasta and the perfect gnocchi. Participants will learn how to make interesting ravioli fillings and the different sauces to go with the different pastas made.
Delicious Desserts & Cakes
Class $140 per person, Vino e Vita wine club $130 per person
Katrina's passion is desserts. In this class, Katrina will teach the finer points for preparing interesting desserts to finish a meal and cakes to enjoy with coffee.
The Dinner Party
Class & dinner $185 per person, dinner only $155
Gather six to eight couples for a great afternoon of cooking and a long evening of eating and Fred Pizzini's stories. Eight members of the group will spend the afternoon in the kitchen with Katrina preparing a three course feast while the remainder of the group can spend their time exploring the King Valley or relaxing with a book. In the evening everyone will gather in Pizzini's cellar door to sit down to the dishes prepared during the afternoon, each course will be paired with a Pizzini wine. Minimum of 12 for dinner, maximum of 16.
2012 calendar coming soon
If you would like us to email you a 2012 cooking school calendar when it is available, please contact Wendy in our office at wendy@pizzini.com.au.
Cooking Class Timetable 2011
September 2011
Wednesday 14 - Antipasti & Tapas
Thursday 15 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 16 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Wednesday 21 - Antipasti & Tapas
Thursday 22 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 24 - The Dinner Party
October 2011
Wednesday 12 - Delicious Desserts & Cakes
November 2011
Friday 25 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
December 2011
Saturday 3 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
The 2012 class schedule has been re-vamped with a couple of new classes added to the timetable.
2012 sees Katrina placing more emphasis on teaching participants how to cook dishes that are not just good for the soul but good for your body as well.
New Cooking Class Sessions for 2012
Lunching Ladies ... & Lads
Class $140 per person Vino e Vita wine club $130 per person
Ladies who lunch will love this class. A combination of all of our cooking classes, prepare entree, main and dessert, then sit with your friends to chat over lunch. Lads are welcome!
Quick & Healthy
Class $140 per person Vino e Vita wine club $130 per person
Working parents rejoice! Whip up dinner in a flash, no fuss, healthy and yummy meals you and the kids will enjoy. Expand your weekly repertoire and enjoy the praise!
Versatile, Delicious ... & Vegetarian
Class $140 per person Vino e Vita wine club $130 per person
Chic pea and mung bean free zone! Classy pasta dishes and filling vegetable classics. Dispelling conventional thought that vegetarian is boring.
Cooking class timetable 2012, bookings can be made now
January
Thursday 19 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
Friday 20 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 21 - The Dinner Party
February
Thursday 9 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi (EVENING CLASS)
Friday 10 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Saturday 11 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 17 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
Saturday 18 - The Dinner Party
Wednesday 22 - Quick & Healthy (NEW)
Thursday 23 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Friday 24 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 25 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
March
Thursday 8 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 9 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
Saturday 10 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival events. Venue: King Valley Cucina, Whitfield.
Saturday 3 - Three Nonnas in King Valley
Sunday 4 - Three Nonnas in King Valley
Saturday 17 - Three Nonnas in King Valley
Sunday 18 - Three Nonnas in King Valley
April
Thursday 12 - Versatile, Delicious ... & Vegetarian (NEW)
Friday 13 - Quick & Healthy (NEW)
Saturday 14 - The Dinner Party
Thursday 19 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings (EVENING CLASS)
Friday 20 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 21 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 27 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
Saturday 28 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
May
Friday 4 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Saturday 5 - Versatile, Delicious ... & Vegetarian (NEW)
Thursday 17 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
Friday 18 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 19 - The Dinner Party
June
Thursday 21 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi (EVENING CLASS)
Friday 22 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Saturday 23 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
July
Thursday 5 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 6 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Saturday 7 - Lunching Ladies ... & Lads (NEW)
Thursday 12 - Pasta, Ravioli & Gnocchi
Friday 13 - Versatile, Delicious ... & Vegetarian (NEW)
Saturday 14 - The Dinner Party
Thursday 19 - Antipasti, Tapas & Dumplings
Friday 20 - Quick & Healthy (NEW)
A tavola! cooking school is located at Pizzini Wines cellar door, 175 King Valley Road, Whitfield Phone +61 (3) 5729 8030 Email wendy@pizzini.com.au.
Pizzini Wines cellar door and cooking school is an Australian Government funded initiative under the Australian Tourism Development Program.
