the best date idea in London
enjoy an italian cooking class together as a date night activity
If you are looking for a fun and intimate date night idea, then join us for an Italian cooking class designed for couples who want to share a memorable evening together. More than just about food, our cooking classes offer a unique and intimate experience that sets them apart from the usual dinner date.
The food is of course delicious but what’s even more important for us is that people have a wonderful time cooking and eating it. We always love seeing strangers from all corners chit chatting next to each other at our kitchen table, comparing notes on their favourite Italian restaurants or sharing stories of their last trip to Italy ♥️
For us the best meals don’t happen in restaurants, they happen in homes and we hope in our home we will inspire you and give you the confidence to whirl around in your own kitchen and be a creator too.
Come join in the joy.
discover Our Classes
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FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 11am- 4pm
1 person £160 (includes the cost of all ingredients for the classMaximum 12 people
What makes this Notting Hill course so unique is that before the cooking it's the shopping. You will meet at Portobello Road market, which is a vibrant and bustling melange of stalls selling food produce from all over the world.
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In this lovely class, we will start with a 1 hour shopping tour of the famous Portobello Market showing you our favourite shops and stalls in Notting Hill.
From discovering new cuts of meat to learning how to select the freshest fish, we will select the best quality ingredients in order to create dishes together, taking inspiration from what is fresh and seasonal at the market.
Once settled in back at our kitchen with our bags of produce and fresh herbs, we will create a feast of Italian dishes that use a few well chosen ingredients, cooked with simplicity and brought to the table with gusto, all whilst enjoying chit-chat around the kitchen island.
To book this class privately for a group of friends, family or team members, please email us at hello@enricarocca.com for group rates. You can book this class privately for any day or time and we can host up to 20 people for a private group.
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• 1 hour shopping tour of Portobello Market followed by a cooking tuition around the kitchen island in Enrica’s Notting Hill home.
• We will prepare a seasonal bruschetta, a selection of 4/5 antipasti with a mix of seafood, meat and vegetable dishes followed by homemade pasta or a risotto depending on your group’s preference and lastly a Tiramisu for dessert.
• Bring your own wines to enjoy during the class (you can either bring wines with you or we will stop at a wine shop during the market tour)
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Sundays at 11:30am
1 person £115 (taxes included)
Maximum 16 peopleNothing beats the taste of freshly made Pasta so come discover the art of fresh pasta making in this 'Pasta e Basta' class.
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Together we will learn to make fresh Tagliatelle, Tagliolini and Parpadelle as well as a seasonal filled pasta such as Ravioli stuffed with Ricotta and Truffle Oil with an Asparagus Sauce. We will also together create two pasta sauces to match our types of Pasta. Matching Sauces and Pasta is an art in itself! All of this will of course be topped with a lovely Tiramisu. The cooking class is BYO and you are welcome to bring your own wines and beer to enjoy during the class.
To book this class privately for a group of friends, family or team members, , please email us at hello@enricarocca.com for group rates. You can book this class privately for any day or time and we can host up to 30 people for a private group
Menu:
Welcome Seasonal Bruschetta
Homemade Tagliatelle with a Sea Bass, Taggiasca Olive, White Wine and Datterini Tomato Sauce
Ravioli with Lemon, Parmigiano and Ricotta with a Datterini Cherry Tomato Sauce
Seasonal Radicchio, Pear, Parmigiano and Pecan Nut Salad
Tiramisu
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• A 2.5-hour cooking tuition around the kitchen island in Enrica’s Notting Hill home.
• All ingredientsThe cooking class is BYO and you are welcome to bring your own wines and beer to enjoy during the class.
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FRIDAYS @ 18.30pm to 22:00pm, SATURDAYS @ 1pm to 4.30pm or 17.30pm to 9pm, SUNDAYS @ 12.00pm to 15:30pm
1 person £125 (taxes included)
Maximum 14 peopleIn this class you will master the art of creating an Italian Feast. We will use fresh seasonal produce to collectively create a wide selection of antipasti dishes around our kitchen island as well as handmade fresh pasta for the main course and a seasonal dessert before sitting down to enjoy the feast created together.
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To book this class privately for a group of friends, family or team members, , please visit our corporate and private classes page here or email us at hello@enricarocca.com You can book this class privately for any day or time and we can host up to 24 people for a private group
A Taste of the Amalfi Coast
Caponata Napoletana with homemade Confit Tuna and Friselle
Grilled Pickled Zucchini with Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Mint and Toasted Hazelnuts
Roasted Marinated Romano Peppers with Aged Balsamic and Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP
Homemade Scialatielli Pasta ‘alla Busara’ with Prawns and Datterini Tomatoes
Homemade Torta Caprese al Limone
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• A 3.5-hour cooking tuition and dinner around the kitchen island in Enrica’s Notting Hill home.
• All ingredients
The cooking class is BYO and you are welcome to bring your own wines and beer to enjoy during the class.
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WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS
1 person £100 (taxes included)
Maximum 14 people
In this very hands on class we will share our favourite recipes from our mother’s restaurant that were always a hit with everyone who came through the door. These are the perfect recipes for entertaining loved ones and you will leave the class having mastered the following dishes:
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Chicken Scaloppine al Limone with Shallot Venere Black Rice
Crispy Sea Bass Fillets with a Roasted Cherry Tomato, Taggiasca Olive and White Wine Sauce
Aubergine Parmigiana with Smoked Mozzarella
Mediterranean Vegetables with a Salsa Verde
Tiramisu
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• A 3-hour cooking tuition and lunch around the kitchen island in Enrica’s Notting Hill home.
• All ingredients
The cooking class is BYO and you are welcome to bring your own wines and beer to enjoy during the class.
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FRIDAYS @ 5.30pm to 9.30pm
SATURDAYS @ 1pm to 5pm or 5.30pm to 9.30pm
1 person £125
Maximum 12 people
Join us for this four hour Spanish Cooking workshop where together we will enjoy slicing and dicing our way through Spain’s most authentic Tapas recipes as well as learning how to prepare the iconic seafood Paella.
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The class is led by Vanessa, a dear friend and wonderful Chef who spent 11 years teaching Spanish Cooking in Barcelona. In this class she will share her tips and recipes for creating the perfect Spanish feast. Once the cooking is done you will sit down together to enjoy the delicious dishes created.
Menu:
Selection of Tapas/Pintxos: Iberico Ham Croquetas, Spanish Tortilla, Pan con Tomate, Chorizo al vino tinto
Main Course: Black Cuttlefish, Mussel and Prawn Seafood Paella
Dessert: Burnt Basque Cheesecake
To book this class privately for a group of friends, family or team members, please email us at hello@enricarocca.com for group rates. You can book this class privately for any day or time and we can host up to 15 people for a private group
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• A 4-hour cooking tuition and meal around the kitchen island in Enrica’s Notting Hill home.
• All ingredients
• Recipe Cards sent by email after the class
The cooking class is BYO and you are welcome to bring your own wines and beer to enjoy during the class.
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REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
We have a no refund policy. Cancellations must be made at least 3 weeks before the date you booked. If you cancel your booking with a 3 week notice you will be able to book another class in a year from the date of your payment (or from the issue of the gift voucher) without penalty. If you cancel with a shorter notice than 3 weeks you will be allowed to book another class only upon payment of a cancellation fee which amounts to 35% of the price of the class. If you cancel within 1 week of your class, you will not be able to book another class and there will not be a refund.
We require a minimum of 8 participants per class and reserve the right to cancel the class due to insufficient enrolment or if the school needs to postpone due to an unforeseen occurrence. We will, at your convenience, transfer you onto another course; if this option does not suit, you will receive a full refund. In this case, you will be informed at least 24 hours before the class.
A SMALL NOTE REGARDING ALLERGENS
At Enrica Rocca Cookery School, we prioritise allergen awareness and strive to accommodate ingredient substitutions. Despite our efforts, we must inform you that our family-style kitchen environment presents inherent risks of cross-contamination, and as such, we cannot guarantee complete allergen isolation during your experience with us.
