People love to eat together. Join us at one of our cookery schools, in Puglia, and those of our partners in Sicily & Venice. Let our experts guide you through a friendly, informative and rewarding experience. Whether with friends, family or solo, novice or pro, we have the perfect experience for you. Together with our growers, producers and value chain partners we want to eat our way to a more wholesome food culture and lifestyle through natural and plant-based food ingredients
we also offer catering services for your memorable event...
We design events with the finest food and drink, in the most magnificent settings, delivered with impeccable service.
THE PUGLIA CHEF ACADEMY AND GIO'S KITCHEN RECREATIONAL COURSES RUN EVERY DAY EXCEPT SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ARE ENDURINGLY POPULAR, INSPIRED BY THE BURGEONING FOOD TREND OF MEDITERRANEAN HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FOOD AND ARE ALREADY ATTRACTING PROFESSIONALS AND SKILLED ENTHUSIASTS IN EQUAL MEASURES.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION COURSES INCLUDE PAINTING, POTTERY AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE.
Learn to make our featured dishes and dine together in a relaxed garden setting. You will learn to make traditional orecchiette pasta, a fresh tomato sauce with herbs,
braciole ( rolled meat) eggplant parmisan and tirmaisu. Taste delicious locally sourced cold cuts and cheeses Vegetarian or fish options are available on request.
We will cook for 3 hours and then enjoy a memorable lunch/dinner all together.
Classes start at 10 am or 4.30 pm
Maximum group size 8 people. Larger groups need to book in advance a private event.
We would be happy to organize a pick up from your accomodation..
On Saturdays we can include a visit to the Ostuni or Locorotondo Market at an extra 20 Euros
1 participant 265 Euros with lunch and wine included
2 participants 165 Euros per person with lunch and wine included
3 or more participant 155 Euros per person with lunch and wine included
HALF DAY COOKING COURSE MENU:
Starters: selection of cold cuts, capocollo, mozzarella, ricotta and burratina. We will make Focaccia.
Then we will proceed to make fresh pasta or fava beans pure' with cicory, onions and aubergines.
we will follow with the preparation of an eggplant parmesan made with aubergines, cheese, tomatoes. With or without ham.
For our non vegetarian/vegan guests we will prepare veal braciole, rolled meat with cheese and garlic inside, cooked one hour in tomato sauce.
For desserts we will prepare Orange crostata or Tiramisu'.
Puglian seafood cooking course
Learn how to clean and prepare locally sourced shrimp, squid, baby octopus, cod and "moscardini" which are small fish. You will make the batter and drop the seafood into hot oil and learn how to fry, serve and garnish the dish you have prepared. Enjoy a selection of local cheeses and cold cuts, and organic wines.
1 participant 285 Euros with lunch and wine included
2 participants 185 Euros per person with lunch and wine included
3 or more participant 175 Euros per person with lunch and wine included.
For us, wellness extends far beyond eating healthily. It also means eating well – being present to enjoy the experience in its entirety, from wholesome food to good company and incomparable settings that leave lasting impressions on the soul. At its core, our food philosophy is about loved ones connecting over beautifully prepared and presented meals. It’s a philosophy that infuses our food journey from start to finish – from the responsible procurement of ingredients to the mindful preparation and final enjoyment of each meal.
Whether it’s a family get-together, a milestone Birthday or just a treat for friends, get in touch about your private booking. We’ll get straight back to you with helpful tips and advice. You can choose from a cookery demonstration with canapes and drinks or a hands-on cookery workshop followed by a meal and glass of wine. Half-day and full-day sessions are available, or evenings if that suits you better. It often works out around 20% cheaper to book a private event rather than attending a cookery course by yourself. You can also pick a theme if you’d like to try out new recipes and techniques, such as baking, bread making, fish, Kosher, pastry and much more! we can tailor your event for you. Whether it is a themed day or a specific demonstration or menu you require, we can organise it for you. If you have a group who would like to do something a little different then please contact us to discuss. we offer several locations: from large professional restaurant style facilities to smaller kitchens with a more familiar and friendly atmosphere.
Looking to build relationships with clients or colleagues but want to try something new? Perhaps you are looking to reward or motivate your staff. Maybe you just need a change of scene for your team meetings. When you need a new and exciting way of engaging with your staff or clients, The Chef Academy brings something new and exciting to the table. With a unique menu of corporate events in a fantastic facility we offer the perfect backdrop for a memorable activity. Simply choose your ideal event from our list and contact us to discuss your requirements, from simple cookery course events to fun team-building days.
Weekend & Team building packages can be tailored to individual requirements. Choose a course and the size of your party, nominate your preferred dates and we will do the rest. After tea and coffee on arrival, your group will put on their aprons and move into our training kitchen to enjoy a fun day of cookery. Our cookery events are practical courses and hands on, you will be creating delicious restaurant style dishes. All equipment and ingredients are provided, ingredients are pre-prepared and there is no washing up. Just a fun, inspiring day. Each guest will receive a pack with the recipes and course notes for the day. If you wish to include some content specific to your business, please ask. Our 1 Day Private Cookery Course is a great way to mix business and pleasure, as a team building exercise with your staff, or a fun day with your clients. Packages and timings can be tailored to suit your meeting requirements. Available in Italy as well as in Brighton UK.
Gio Fasano is the cofounder and managing director of the "Puglia Chef Academy" and author of giositaly.com a blog about healthy food, organic wines, travel and his creative life.
When he’s not eating or cooking, Gio runs his own companies, Green Italy Tours, and Italian Countryside, featured on House Hunters International and USA Today.
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Gio Fasano is the cofounder and managing director of the "Puglia Chef Academy" and author of giositaly.com a blog about healthy food, organic wines, travel and his creative life.
When he’s not eating or cooking, Gio runs his own companies, Green Italy Tours, and Italian Countryside, featured on House Hunters International and USA Today.
Before leaping into the world of food, he worked for several architectural firms and construction companies in Europe and the Middle East. He also worked on weekends at Oddbins in London where he learned about wines from the “new world”.
Gio’s education is varied. He started with engineering at the George Washington University in DC and moved to architecture with a degree from the Catholic University of America. After college he spent a year working on organic farms in Tuscany, where he harvested wine grapes, and planted an olive orchard. In the past ten years he has shared his honest adventures in the kitchen with many guests from all over the world; he has founded the “Puglia Chef Academy” and the “Olive Wood Cafe” in Ostuni as well as a restaurant within his family resort in Taranto (Mon Reve).
When not working on cooking and eating food, he blows off steam (and calories) sailing off the coast of Puglia, where he lives. Gio is an avid supporter of the arts, incurable doodler, owner of too many cookbooks and classic cars and human to Jack and Aaaron , his rescue dogs who serve as the PCA Chief Executive Officers.
We believe that good food and wine broaden our horizon and give us new perspectives.
Angela has not always known that cooking was her destiny, She graduated in software engineering in Caracas, Venezuela, where she was born. After finishing his apprenticeship with the highest marks possible she quickly moved on to work with the Cargill group, the American food multinational conglomerate. Here, Angela developed her love of
Angela has not always known that cooking was her destiny, She graduated in software engineering in Caracas, Venezuela, where she was born. After finishing his apprenticeship with the highest marks possible she quickly moved on to work with the Cargill group, the American food multinational conglomerate. Here, Angela developed her love of fine dining and high quality food..
Fifteen years in this structured environment, where teamwork, precision and uncompromising standards were essential, proved a valuable lesson in both culinary skill and management techniques.
After working with an international mix of people, Angela has moved to Italy where the different tastes and styles of cooking would not only provide a new challenge but also further broaden his culinary knowledge.
We have received a lot of help along the way. Many great chefs have worked on our ambitious projects, as well as our friends and colleagues Dora, Mary, Gianfranco, Angela, Francesca and Maria.
We believe that good food and wine broaden our horizon and give us new perspectives.
We've had a lot of help along the way“
Some of the most well-k
We have received a lot of help along the way. Many great chefs have worked on our ambitious projects, as well as our friends and colleagues Dora, Mary, Gianfranco, Angela, Francesca and Maria.
We believe that good food and wine broaden our horizon and give us new perspectives.
We've had a lot of help along the way“
Some of the most well-known lifestyle personalities and food writers continue to lend us their advice and support as well as food lovers like yourself..
We can help you organize your own restaurant including training, equipment and menues..
Our courses include theoretical and practical lessons held in the Academy and an apprenticeship in prestigious restaurants, in order to refine and improve the knowledge acquired with us..
Since 2015, the Chef Academy has been bringing rising culinar
We can help you organize your own restaurant including training, equipment and menues..
Our courses include theoretical and practical lessons held in the Academy and an apprenticeship in prestigious restaurants, in order to refine and improve the knowledge acquired with us..
Since 2015, the Chef Academy has been bringing rising culinary talent into the spotlight through its chef residency program in Ostuni, The principle is similar to an artist residency, we invite young chefs for a three to six-month residency program where they can spread their wings, define and refine their culinary identity, and express themselves in their name. The Chef Academy has invited both local Italian chefs and chefs from countries around the world: Israel, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Ireland, and Ukraine, to name just a few. For us, cooking is about being open to others and to the world. The goal is also to create bridges among different cultures…
Pasta Volare
Infact, we select high quality organic flours and semolina suitable for any type of recipe, so you can cook with the professionalism of great chefs. A complete range for all tastes, from white flour to whole
Pasta Volare
Infact, we select high quality organic flours and semolina suitable for any type of recipe, so you can cook with the professionalism of great chefs. A complete range for all tastes, from white flour to whole wheat or multigrain flours.
MASS MANUFACTURED PASTA TAKES TWO HOURS TO MAKE, ARRIVING AS FLOUR AND LEAVING IN A PLASTIC BAG...OURS TAKES TWO DAYS.
.Ostuni/Cisternino
Venice/Treviso
London/Brighton
Matera
November 2022 Alisa. Albany
This was my first cooking class in Italy so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was traveling with my daughter and we are both cooks. Gio was so warm and accommodating. I even had to change the date of my original booking and he helped me work it out, even encouraging me to come on a day that he thought would be more interesting for me and my daughter. I can’t say enough about what a wonderful an afternoon it was. We learned how to cook many dishes, but more important was the company and the wonderful meal we shared outdoors at this beautiful villa. the whole team was warm, inviting, generous and yet very skilled and inclusive. I am looking forward to more classes with Gio when I get back to Italy which will be soon I hope.
September 2022. Sue. Melbourne. Australia.
Fabulous cooking experience. I cannot rate this experience high enough. It was definitely one of the loveliest cooking classes I've done. Very authentic and run by kind and generous people. I was picked up from my hotel by friends of Angela's and they were absolutely delightful. Angela, Gio and Maria greeted us with a friendly relaxed welcome. Everything rolled along in such a calm organic way. I felt like I had gone to a friend's house for lunch. The recipes were surprisingly simple but ohhhh do yummy. Be warned to bring a cooler bag because you won't be leaving empty handed. Sooo much food...
July 2022. Colin.
So fun! Gio and team were incredible and food was amazing. We cooked tradiitional Puglian food and were stuffed by the end. Gio is also hilarious. 10/10.
Feb 2022. Bez
Great cooking class. The cooking class was perfect! We prepared a bunch of traditional dishes together and everything was delicious. Giovanni speaks English very well.
Aug 2021. Phill London
Outstanding! Gio and his team came and cooked for us twice at a private villa; fantastic food, great staff, excellent experience. Would highly recommend.
September 2020 Sophie B
We had an amazing time with Gio and Luiga at his home in Ostuni. We made orecchiette, braciole, parmagiana di melanzane, stuffed courgette flowers and tiramisu! The food was amazing, wine free flowing and they welcomed us into the home like we were family. Would definitely recommend this cooking course as a way to spend half a day whilst in Puglia.
October 2019 Zackary Austria
Highlight of my Holiday!! Had such an incredible time learning to cook some italian dishes with my mum here, including making pasta by hand! Gio, Francesca and Angela were the perfect hosts and teachers. It was a very fun (and very informative) night of delicious food, amazing wine, and incredible company - couldn’t have asked for a better evening! Highly recommended!!
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