Italian Cuisine
Explore Our Short Courses
Choose from our wide array of options for short-term cooking classes by The Food School Bangkok, ideal for those who want to start practising their cooking skills. Led by world-class chefs and guest instructors, each course provides you with tips and techniques to perfect the recipes of your choice, from desserts and beverages to dishes from specific cuisines.
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03AugItalian Brunch
฿5,500.00Step into the refined world of Italian brunch with Chef Francesco Deiana from La Dotta, a Michelin Plate-awarded restaurant, in an exclusive culinary experience held in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts.This hands-on session will guide you through the essential techniques of preparing both sweet and savoury elements that define a sophisticated Italian brunch. Participants will develop the ability to craft balanced menus using seasonal and regional Italian ingredients, while refining their skills in plating and presentation to create visually stunning brunch spreads. -
10AugItalian Pickling & Preserving
฿4,490.00Explore the timeless traditions of Italian preservation in an exclusive workshop led by Chef Francesco Deiana from La Dotta, a Michelin Plate-awarded restaurant, held in collaboration.In this hands-on experience, participants will learn traditional Italian methods for pickling and preserving a wide variety of seasonal ingredients. Discover the essential roles that salt, vinegar, and oil play in ensuring food safety while enhancing natural flavours. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to create your own pantry staples inspired by regional Italian culinary heritage. -
13SepModern Plating Technique
฿7,900.00Step into the art of modern presentation with this hands-on class designed to elevate your Italian culinary creations. Learn contemporary plating techniques that transform classic dishes into visually stunning masterpieces. You’ll discover how to balance colour, texture, and portion on the plate to create refined, eye-catching presentations. Through guided practice, you’ll also gain the confidence to reinterpret traditional Italian recipes with a modern twist—combining creativity with culinary precision.Led by Chef Francesco Dieana from La Dotta, a Michelin Plate-awarded restaurant, this exclusive culinary experience is held in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts. -
20SepLasagna Layer by Layer
฿6,900.00Discover the secrets behind Italy’s most beloved comfort dish in this immersive hands-on class. Under the guidance of Chef Francesco Deiana from La Dotta, a Michelin Plate-awarded restaurant, you’ll master the essential techniques for crafting each component of classic lasagna from scratch—from fresh pasta sheets to rich sauces and fillings.Learn how to expertly layer textures and balance flavours for a perfectly structured lasagna every time.This exclusive experience is held in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts, offering a truly authentic Italian learning journey, one layer at a time. -
01JanItalian Home Kitchen Series: The Shape of Love in Dry Pasta
To be confirmed฿13,500.00The Soul of Italian Pasta – A 3-Day Dry Pasta Journey with ALMA
Learn iconic Italian dishes with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts.
This course is designed for beginners and those who truly love cooking.
It’s a joyful experience that celebrates the charm and soul of dry pasta over three themed days.
During these three days, you’ll explore the techniques and stories behind
Pasta Lunga (long pasta), Pasta Corta (short pasta), and Pasta Cortissima (small pasta shapes),
and get hands-on with classic dishes like Bucatini all’Amatriciana, Linguine alle Vongole, Rigatoni alla Carbonara, and Fregola with Clams and Swiss Chard.
Learn the shapes and stories behind each pasta type.
Whether you join for just one day or the entire course, you’ll be guided directly by instructors from ALMA—
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01JanItalian Home Kitchen Series: From Market to Table – Zuppa di pesce
฿5,900.00From Market to Table: Zuppa di Pesce – An Italian Home Cooking Experiencec Perfect for passionate beginners, this experience blends timeless Italian techniques with the vibrant energy of Bangkok’s local ingredients. The day begins with a chef-guided visit to Samyan Market, where you’ll select the freshest seasonal seafood and produce. Then, head back to the kitchen to craft Zuppa di Pesce—a rich, aromatic Italian fish soup that’s as heartwarming as it is flavourful. Specially chosen for its adaptability to local fish and its bold yet balanced character, this dish beautifully bridges Italian tradition and Thai tastes. To complete the experience, you’ll invite a guest to join you for a heartfelt tasting—because the best meals are the ones we share.
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01JanItalian Home Kitchen Series: Risotto Like a Pro
To be confirmed฿6,200.00Master the soul-warming comfort of Italy’s most iconic rice dish in this welcoming, hands-on course created in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts. Perfect for beginners and Italian food lovers alike, this class brings the heart of Italy to Bangkok—one creamy, flavour-packed spoonful at a time. You’ll learn to cook three signature risotti, each highlighting a unique flavour profile and professional technique: Risotto allo Zafferano (Saffron Risotto), Risotto al Gorgonzola e Aceto Balsamico (Gorgonzola & Balsamic Risotto), and Risotto alle Vongole, Limone e Capperi (Clam, Lemon & Caper Risotto). Guided by ALMA-trained instructors, you’ll discover the secrets to perfect risotto—from achieving the ideal texture and richness to balancing flavours with finesse. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity, your appetite, and a love for real Italian food.
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01JanItalian Professional Series: Giovedì Gnocchi
To be confirmed฿8,900.00Giovedì Gnocchi – A Taste of Italian Tradition with ALMA
In Italy, tradition fills the plate every day of the week—and Thursdays are for gnocchi. Inspired by the beloved phrase “Giovedì Gnocchi!”, this hands-on course brings a cherished Italian ritual to Bangkok, where dishes follow the rhythms of the week in trattorias.
Developed in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts, this class is perfect for passionate home cooks and culinary upskillers looking to master the comforting charm of gnocchi through regional recipes passed down through generations.
Participants will craft three distinct styles: Gnocchi di Patate al “Finto Sugo”, Gnocchi di Semolino alla Romana, Gnocchi di Pane (Knödel) alla Barbabietola Rossa Served with Brodo di Cipolla Arrostita, inspired by the flavours of Northern Italy.
Gain hands-on experience in shaping, cooking, and plating gnocchi like a true Italian. Along the way, you’ll explore regional variations and timeless techniques—bringing both soul and sophistication to every bite.
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01JanItalian Home Kitchen Series: Fry-day
To be confirmed฿5,500.00Celebrate the joy of frying — Italian style — with FRY-DAY, a playful, hands-on cooking class held exclusively on Fridays! Developed in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts, this course brings the irresistible charm of Italian street food culture straight to Bangkok.
Perfect for curious home cooks of all levels, the class features three delicious fried specialities from across Italy: Sciatt – Crispy buckwheat fritters with molten cheese from Valtellina, Schiuma di Mare – A modern twist on seafood foam fritters, light and airy, Cuculli – Herb-infused Ligurian chickpea fritters, golden and satisfying
No special tools or prior experience needed—just a love for crispy bites and a sense of adventure. Leave with new skills, authentic recipes, and a little extra crunch in your step.
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01JanItalian Home Kitchen Series: Zero your fridge, with style
฿5,500.00Discover the beauty of simple, honest cooking with “Zero Your Fridge, With Style…” — a warm, Italian home-style experience crafted in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to prepare Pasta e Patate — a beloved Southern Italian dish that transforms just a few humble ingredients into something deeply comforting and full of flavour.
This recipe is a celebration of resourceful cooking — perfect for anyone who enjoys getting creative with what’s already in the kitchen. With the flexibility to use local or alternative ingredients, you’ll see how Italian culinary traditions can blend effortlessly into everyday life in Bangkok — all while cooking with warmth, joy, and a touch of style.
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01JanItalian Professional Series: Baked Traditional Fresh Pasta
17-18 June 2025฿12,900.00Master the Art of Baked Fresh Pasta — with ALMA
Deepen your skills in traditional Italian pasta-making with this immersive two-day course, crafted in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts. Ideal for culinary professionals and passionate upskillers, the workshop focuses on perfecting baked fresh pasta dishes that represent the heart of Italian home cooking.Over two intensive sessions, you’ll learn to prepare:
Day 1: Lasagne alla Bolognese – featuring hand-rolled pasta sheets, slow-simmered ragù, and velvety béchamel.
Day 2: Cannelloni di Magro – delicate rolls filled with ricotta and greens, baked in rich tomato and béchamel sauces.Each participant will craft a full batch of both dishes, producing two hearty portions to enjoy or take home. With a focus on technique, precision, and presentation, this course covers dough preparation, sauce fundamentals, and professional plating—all taught the Italian way.
Choose the full 2-day experience or join for a single day based on your culinary interests.
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01JanItalian Professional Series: Leftover Makeover of Italian RIce
฿0.00Bomba di Riso alla Piacentina – From Leftovers to Luxury
Great cooking isn’t always about rare ingredients—it’s about elevating what you already have. In this one-day, technique-focused course developed in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts, professional chefs and culinary upskillers will learn how to turn humble kitchen staples into a dramatic, plated centrepiece: Bomba di Riso alla Piacentina.
This hands-on session dives into the artistry behind this traditional baked rice dish from Piacenza. Participants will master every element—from working with pre-cooked rice and crafting layered fillings, to moulding, finishing, and achieving a golden, perfectly unmolded crust.
More than comfort food, this dish demands precision, planning, and finesse. Ideal for chefs and caterers, the course offers refined techniques to transform leftovers into elegant, show-stopping cuisine fit for contemporary menus.
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01JanItalian Home Kitchen Series: The Italian Leftover Makeover
฿0.00Who says leftovers can’t be the highlight of the table? In this creative and satisfying cooking experience — “The Italian Leftover Makeover” — you’ll learn how to transform yesterday’s ingredients into today’s celebration. Designed in collaboration with ALMA – The School of Italian Culinary Arts, this course brings the Italian philosophy of nothing wasted, everything transformed to life, right here in Bangkok.
No prior experience is needed. You’ll explore two beloved Southern Italian dishes born from resourcefulness and packed with flavour: Arancini – golden, crispy rice balls with molten centres, Frittata di Pasta alla Napoletana – a savoury pasta omelette made from leftover spaghetti
These dishes make the most of what’s already in your kitchen while showcasing the creativity, warmth, and practicality at the heart of Italian home cooking.
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01Jan5 Days Pizza by Peppina
฿55,000.00Embark on a journey to become a skilled pizza chef with a comprehensive pizza course led by the esteemed chefs of Peppina, ranked among the Top 50 Pizza Restaurants in Asia-Pacific 2022. Over the span of 30 hours, you’ll delve into both theory and hands-on practice. Learn the fundamental art of crafting pizza dough, exploring key ingredients, understanding oven equipment, and mastering the Neapolitan Pizza-making process, including the authentic recipe and advanced techniques. Elevate your skills by experimenting with diverse pizza toppings, gaining expertise that combines theory with practical application.
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01JanHandmade Pasta Techniques
฿6,900.00Join Chef Francesco Deiana from La Dotta, a Michelin Plate-awarded restaurant, for an exclusive Handmade Pasta Techniques session held in collaboration with ALMA. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn to craft fresh pasta dough using various flours and traditional kneading techniques, and shape a range of pasta types by hand