At the same time, we are excited to announce that we have just launched our brand new ONLINE COOKING CLASSES! Head to our La Cucina di Sandra at Home page to learn more. Authentic Regional Italian Cooking Classes in Melbourne set to make your cooking and dining experience much more spectacular! Let us put together a class for your next special occasion, corporate or team social event - in our home or in yours.
Meet Sandra, and read her and husband Alf's travel adventures, keep up to date on latest events and enjoy the wonderful recipes shared. If you love food, cooking and Italian Culture, then La Cucina Di Sandra has the Melbourne Food Experience to excite you! This is more than a cooking school, it's a cooking and eating experience that brings people together and fosters a passion for Italian Food.
Meet Sandra, and read her and husband Alf's travel adventures, keep up to date on latest events and enjoy the wonderful recipes shared. If you love food, cooking and Italian Culture, then La Cucina Di Sandra has the Melbourne Food Experience to excite you! This is more than a cooking school, it's a cooking and eating experience that brings people together and fosters a passion for Italian Food.
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An Italian cooking and eating experience like no other. You will be inspired and shown the art of cooking and eating well with practical tips on how to cook and shop in Melbourne. Watch and learn as authentic Italian cuisine is prepared in front of you and served for your enjoyment in Sandra's beautiful home.
I am truly excited to introduce to you our latest pivot in this time of closed borders and lockdown. My latest offering, 'La Cucina di Sandra at Home' will give you - and your loved ones - the opportunity to stream my Italian cooking classes online, LIVE through Zoom.
Via video call, I will help you and your family, friends or colleagues, explore my Italian philosophy of cooking and dining while also sharing my enthusiasm for teaching cooking to you in the place where families come together - your kitchen table.
Via video call, I will help you and your family, friends or colleagues, explore my Italian philosophy of cooking and dining while also sharing my enthusiasm for teaching cooking to you in the place where families come together - your kitchen table.
Social eating, the dining concept taking Italy by storm has been brought to Melbourne by La Cucina di Sandra. I invite you to join us in our European style warehouse apartment for a wonderful Italian dining experience with up to eight of your friends, either for lunch or dinner. The Italian dinner club nights and lunch events will be held in our stylish warehouse apartment in Richmond.
Get your group of 4 or more together and you can request any of our classes to be run at a time that suits you. La Cucina delle Marche Between Emilia-Romagna and Abruzzo on the Adriatic coast is Italy's Le Marche region, yet. Corporate, Bespoke and Special Classes Bespoke classes can be arranged for any special occasion, such as a birthday, an.
Bespoke classes can be arranged for any special occasion, such as a birthday, an anniversary, a corporate or team social event, your book club get-together or a friends' reunion. We will style a class for your own private party, based on your choice from among any of the scheduled classes or from any of the additional other themes or other regions of Italy.
Reviews (18)
Michelle Davies
Jul 12, 2021
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Janie Desouza
May 21, 2021
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I was lucky enough too attend a private group cooking class last night at Sandra's. A great night, the food was simple, beautifully prepared and delicious. Sandra has so much knowledge and was very generous with sharing it eg her favourite pastas and best places to shop! Highly recommend, fantastic pressie and fun to do with a group of friends. Thanks for including me Mel, Mark and Chloe
Hamish Devia
May 05, 2021
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Anisha Pillai
Apr 28, 2021
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An absolutely incredible (and very delicious) experience from start to finish. Sandra was warm and welcoming, and her passion for Italian cuisine shined throughout the class. She shared helpful insights and stories, all the while showing us how to cook the delicacies we had chosen as part of our seafood-centric menu! Being a private class, it was such a cosy and intimate atmosphere - with lots of laughs shared and our group had so much fun that we already want to return for the Nonna menu! Highly highly recommend for a wholesome and enjoyable Italian culinary experience!!
Natasha Kearns
Feb 26, 2021
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I attended the Nonna's comfort food class last week with my friend. I was very excited about it, loving all things food and it exceeded my expectations. Sandra's food and demonstrations were both delicious and practical. The panna cotta was truly sublime. I took away so many handy tips just observing Sandra, although she was most helpful in her explanations. This is the first time I have attended any kind of cooking class and I now want to do all her classes. Highly recommend if you're even slightly interested in cooking or eating.
Carmel Nihill
Feb 07, 2021
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My husband and I attended Sandra's gnocchi making class and were both really impressed with how well run the class was. We have done a number of cooking classes and this was definitely one of our favourites.
Sandra's recipes were easy to follow and her hints and tips along the way will definitely be used again not just in gnocchi making but with our day to day cooking.
Sandra was really well organised with all ingredients weighed and ready to go which highlighted the benefit of preparation before starting to cook.
The food we cooked was all really delicious and we can't wait to make it again
Sandra's recipes were easy to follow and her hints and tips along the way will definitely be used again not just in gnocchi making but with our day to day cooking.
Sandra was really well organised with all ingredients weighed and ready to go which highlighted the benefit of preparation before starting to cook.
The food we cooked was all really delicious and we can't wait to make it again
Rocchina Celentano Fatone
Feb 28, 2020
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I received a voucher for Christmas and attended Sandra’s cooking class with my husband & daughter. Was a wonderful experience to refine my cooking skills and pick up a few tips as well. Food was absolutely delicious and l would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys food and cooking. Thank You Sandra 🙂
Di Mason
Feb 26, 2020
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Dianna Lee
Jun 16, 2019
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Sandra’s class was so informative.I learnt the correct way to prepare ingredients, what to look for when choosing produce as well as where to buy specialty products. It was great being able to ask questions and the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly with all students settling in comfortably with each other.
Ronja Naudorf
May 20, 2019
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Read some really positive things about this experience and since my boyfriend and I enjoy cooking together, I got him a voucher for his birthday last year. Unfortunately I got hit by a car on our way there - needless to say, no cooking class for us. On my way to the hospital my boyfriend called Sandra to inform her about the accident and that we… won’t be able to make it. First response from Sandra was a very annoyed “Well, do you have someone to fill your spot?” He obviously denied - 20 minutes prior to the class is pretty short notice to find a replacement but also really
Susan Hotchin
Mar 06, 2019
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While the food was fine and Sandra was lovely and fairly informative but and it’s a big butt, this is not what I would call a cooking class as such , I personally would have to call it a cooking demonstration with some food thrown in, and overall found that very disappointing as I expected a hands on experience and seeing it never mentioned this on… your site , I had no way of knowing what you offered. Quiet frankly I could of pretty much found that information by watching you tube and as an experienced home cook this was not helpful! And just as a side note something to drink other
Lucy Keegan
Dec 26, 2018
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Thank you so much Sandra for an amazing experience in your very cool home!
Celebrating our Mum's birthday, this was a really great day and a celebration we won't forget.
We learnt about Italian produce, cooking techniques, matching flavours and where to buy the best ingredients.
Sandra makes it all look too easy! And the food was delicious.
Left with full bellies and inspired minds, with lots of laughs and fun had for the afternoon. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend.
Celebrating our Mum's birthday, this was a really great day and a celebration we won't forget.
We learnt about Italian produce, cooking techniques, matching flavours and where to buy the best ingredients.
Sandra makes it all look too easy! And the food was delicious.
Left with full bellies and inspired minds, with lots of laughs and fun had for the afternoon. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend.
Angela Chin
Nov 10, 2018
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We had a bespoke cooking class to celebrate my Birthday and not only was the food sublime but Sandra’s knowledge of each region where our food came from made it all the more interesting. Together with tips on… how to prepare different types of seafood, sauces and pasta, to where to shop for produce made the night so informative but at the same time fun, inviting and a sense if being in an Italian family home. Bravo Sandra!
Claire Keegan
Oct 08, 2018
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Mary Louise Tucker
Aug 22, 2018
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On the June long weekend, we visited La Cucina di Sandra for a bespoke Italian cooking class. This is not our first visit but this time we brought friends with us. We organised a friends weekend in Melbourne and we arrived from Sydney and Adelaide. The focus of our trip was food and art and we chose La Cucina di Sandra for one evening of food. Four delicious courses made it difficult to choose a favourite dish but I suspect the Amatrice-style spaghetti with prawns and black pepper may have won the night...or maybe the mussel and cannellini bean soup with prosciutto... Sandra's knowledge about techniques
Hanna Vartiainen
Jul 03, 2018
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Sandra's cooking class was so much fun! Food was amazing and I even got to make my own gnocci! Sandra's classes are perfect for catching up with friends and having family reunions like mine in November. We loved our special night here chatting and cooking together. I highly recommend La Cucina di Sandra!
Teresa Brandau-Stranks
Mar 23, 2018
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I have now been to Sandra’s cooking classes three times and have learnt so much about Italian cooking. We recently experienced the Rome menu and it was delicious and beautifully made. Sandra is so generous with her skills and knowledge - we had an extraordinary night with friends that we won’t forget!
Katri Pagliaro
Sep 15, 2017
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Last night, three friends and I attended La Cucina di Abruzzese cooking class. Sandra welcomed us into her cozy home, with a glass of prosecco and parmesan biscuits.
We had a wonderful night, learning all about Abruzzese cuisine and enjoying the delicious dishes that Sandra demonstrated, including cuttlefish in a white sauce, stuffed mussels baked in the oven and rigatoni with saffron sauce.
Sandra is very knowledgeable and a patient teacher, taking time to answer all of our questions. All of the dishes were outstanding and we finished the night with a dessert made from smooth ricotta, emulsified
We had a wonderful night, learning all about Abruzzese cuisine and enjoying the delicious dishes that Sandra demonstrated, including cuttlefish in a white sauce, stuffed mussels baked in the oven and rigatoni with saffron sauce.
Sandra is very knowledgeable and a patient teacher, taking time to answer all of our questions. All of the dishes were outstanding and we finished the night with a dessert made from smooth ricotta, emulsified
