Italian Cooking Class and Three-course Long Lunch

Recent reviews of Italian Cooking Class and Three-course Long Lunch

• 5/5 from Anne Phibbs, attended Sep 2026: Very enjoyable experience for all of us
• 5/5 from Judy Panucci, attended Sep 2026: A fun, entertaining and informative class with a small, friendly group. Stephano was a very generous and enthusiastic teacher who paced things beautifully. There were many useful hacks along the way and down to earth comments about ingredients, with no food snobbery. All of the recipes and the final dishes were authentic and yet with minor additions which added freshness and flair to the Italian cucina. Bruschetta with a Mediterranean topping that could also double as a pasta dish, A delicious veggo and a chicken based Toscana sauce with freshly made taggliatelli, foccaccia with panino style oil preserved veggies and Italian herbs. Yum! We brought some wine to share and finished off with a simple and very fresh tiramasu... brilliant mascapone. Creamy and delicate. Great balance. We had a blast. We loved every minute. Recommended for anyone who gets pleasure from that joyful combination of learning some life skills amongst friends and strangers, breaking bread together, and being lead by a convivial and experienced chef.
• 5/5 from Soren Breth, attended Sep 2026: The class was excellent. Got to cook with a few spices and ingredients we rarely use. Stef was great at explaining why this and why that. Had a great Saturday there.
• 5/5 from Kathy Powzun, attended Aug 2026: The cooking experience was fantastic. Stefano was great… an exceptional teacher, we cooked and shared a meal amongst new friends.
• 5/5 from Karen Pollard, attended Jul 2026: What a fun day, our host/teacher Stef was amazing. The day was well planned, relaxed and the lunch we cooked was superb. Highly recommend!
• 5/5 from Helen Backhouse, attended Jul 2026: Stefano's Italian Cooking Class was an amazing experience, in the wonderful Italian tradition of love of sharing food. Stefano is an excellent teacher, he builds confidence and ensures that the classes are inclusive of everyone's skill levels. We all learnt and cooked together tiramasu, bruschetta, focaccia, hand made pasta and Italian meatballs and sauce. Stefano brings joy to food preparation and with humour and clear explanations, he conveys the why as well as the how of cooking elements. It was so enjoyable to then sit down and eat our creations together, even as initial strangers we quickly connected over the shared pleasure of the cooking experience. This is a unique cooking experience that Stefano has created and I highly recommend doing it! Thanks Stefano.
• 5/5 from Anna O'Rourke, attended Jun 2026: My fiancé and I had the best time and learned so many tips that we will be able to use forever! Stefano made the whole experience fun and was such a knowledgeable and friendly teacher. We laughed, learned, and ended up with the most delicious meal to eat. We would highly recommend and would return in a heart beat.
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Antoniak, attended Jun 2026: This class was an enjoyable surprise, hidden in a small space within a mall in Moss Vale. I wasn't sure what to expect and was delighted when it became clear our coach, Stephano, had the background, skill and passion to guide the group towards producing truly delicious food. The best Italian food I've tasted in a long while. I enjoyed the banter, the stories and the background information, as well as the spoken instructions and lack of paper and pens - a clever trick to ensure our groups worked together to communicate and share the load. The cooking flowed, the chat was enjoyable, the time flew past, and I had the time of my life. I feel super confident to have a go at the recipes at home. Thank you so much Stephano for a great day.
• 5/5 from Alison Squire, attended Jun 2026: What a great way to spend a day. Fun atmosphere, met new people, and chef Stefano was charismatic and made the whole experience very memorable. Bring your appetite and wine, and get ready for a very lovely long cooking adventure and lunch. Highly recommend. We have taken away new cooking skills to try as well as cherished memories. Thanks Stefano and team.
• 5/5 from Janet Gibson, attended May 2026: We were delighted to be Stef's first students in his new premises in Moss Vale. We had a great class, learnt 5 delicious recipes including hand rolled pasta plus lots of kitchen hacks and had a lovely relaxed meal chatting about food, wine and travel. Stef understands the science and the heart of cooking and shares his knowledge generously. What a treat, thank you!
• 5/5 from Jill Baxter, attended May 2026: My girlriend and I had a wonderful time. Stefano was very engaging and explained things well. All the recipes we learnt I will definately make again for friends. We travelled from Newcastle to do the course. Next year we may book again to learn something different. Thank you Stefano
• 5/5 from Lois Macadam, attended Apr 2026: Yes. Easy to use
• 5/5 from Marcell Erik Szabo, attended Apr 2026: Had a fantastic Italian cooking class and three-course long lunch with Stefano. The class was well-structured, easy to follow, and full of useful tips that made the cooking process enjoyable and approachable. The dishes turned out delicious, and the whole experience felt authentic and relaxed. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting to learn Italian cooking in a fun, hands-on way.
• 5/5 from Jodie Haddon, attended Feb 2026: Stef was knowledgeable, charismatic and enthusiastic to share his passion for food and cooking. The hands on class was relaxing and very informative and the food was delicious.Highly recommend adding this to your must do list.
• 5/5 from Jennifer Connor, attended Feb 2026: We absolutely loved our Italian cooking with Stefano. Such a lovely group of people, fabulous food and Stefano was so engaging. We’re definitely looking forward to doing further classes with Stefano in the future.
• 5/5 from Susan Williams, attended Feb 2026: Stefano was a fabulous and knowledgeable teacher - he made everyone feel at ease and gave all the instructions and details in a fun yet informative manner. I have never made foccacia, pasta or tiramisu before but Stefano showed us just how easy it can be. The time sped by and we were soon enjoying the amazing meal that we had created. I would definitely recommend this class and would be interested in doing others.
• 5/5 from Glenn Hutchison, attended Feb 2026: Outstanding day presented perfectly by Stefano. His knowledge, teaching and friendly approach made for a fun and educational day for our entire group. It is such a relaxed environment, that it makes the time fly by! Will definitely look at doing more class with Stefano.
• 5/5 from Bob Richards, attended Feb 2026: Great food good company plus knowledge well done
• 5/5 from Lindel Oliver, attended Feb 2026: ClassBento team. I had a very happy day learning to cook Italian bread, pasta, salsa, meat balls and tiramisu. Wonderful teacher and venue. Highly recommend. Lindel
• 5/5 from Simone, attended Jan 2026: Stefano and his partner were amazing! I learnt so much from the class. Not only was it fun but Stefano was a wonderful host - and the food was amazing! Great way to spend a day. I highly recommend the class!
• 5/5 from Ian Steward, attended Jan 2026: Our group of 11 had a fantastic time with Stefano at the Italian cooking class and long lunch. We made and ate some tasty foods and had lots of laughs. Stefano is an enthusiastic teacher. Friends said it was the best “experience event they have done and another wants to bring her girlfriend group. Highly recommend.
• 4/5 from Robyn Enthaler, attended Oct 2025: Steph is an enigmatic personality. He brings energy and conviction along with his cooking skills.
• 5/5 from Bob Mitchell, attended Aug 2025: Stefan was friendly and created a relaxed and supportive environment for our Italian cookery class. He had prepared a series of savoury and sweet recipes. We learnt new techniques and hacks to apply in our own kitchens. We enjoyed a long lunch, appreciating the flavoursome food we had created. it was a fun day! I would definitely recommend this course.
• 5/5 from Fin Smyth, attended Aug 2025: Great fun for a couples experience! Very well organised and looked after.
• 5/5 from Savannah Challinor, attended Mar 2025: Food was awesome, venue was amazing, and Stefano was outstanding! Couldn’t recommend a better cooking experience!
• 5/5 from Andrew Parker, attended Mar 2025: Wow, what a great day! Stefano is such an engaging and enjoyable teacher, and we learned such a lot. The food was tasty and way over-plentiful. We will DEFINITELY be back for another course
• 5/5 from Lisa Onorato, attended Jul 2024: What an excellent experience! I booked a class with Stefano as gift for my friend’s birthday and it was such a treat for us both. From the moment we arrived we were greeted warmly by Stefano and made to feel at home and what a beautiful place to spend the day. It was such a fun class, we had such a great group, it was very educational and the food was amazing. I took leftovers home to my husband and he devoured them. I can’t wait to replicate the meals in my kitchen for my family. It was the perfect experience to share with friend's and we have even recommended it as a work team building exercise. Do yourself a favour and book we can’t wait to see you again Stefano & Ari.