LONDON COOKING CLASS FIELD GUIDE
Gennaro Contaldo’s Hidden Italy: A masterclass rescuing lost recipes in London
A three‑hour hands‑on class with Gennaro Contaldo at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School that revives lesser‑known regional Italian dishes and shows how to recreate them at home.
Gennaro Contaldo’s Hidden Italy: A masterclass rescuing lost recipes in London.
Step into a compact, intensely focused culinary journey: under Gennaro Contaldo’s guidance you will trace recipes that have slipped from everyday kitchens — dishes rooted in Italy’s plains, mountains, rivers and lakes and carried to the Mediterranean and Adriatic shores — and learn how to bring those traditions back to life in your own cooking.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lost recipes restored
The class concentrates on timeless, lesser‑known Italian dishes — recipes tied to small towns and coastal villages — taught with the goal of preserving regional food traditions.
Gennaro Contaldo at the stove
Experience Gennaro Contaldo’s approach to regional Italian cooking as he guides participants through techniques and recipes that reflect his own cherished towns and villages.
A cross‑country culinary map
The masterclass moves conceptually across Italy’s landscapes — from plains and mountains to rivers, lakes and both Mediterranean and Adriatic shores — linking place, ingredient and technique.
What the day feels like
What the masterclass feels like
Over three concentrated hours you’ll work alongside Gennaro to recreate recipes that have faded from menus: instruction is hands‑on and focused on ingredients, provenance and the practical steps to make these dishes at home, with an emphasis on reviving regional food traditions.
THE LEGACY
Lost recipes restored
The class concentrates on timeless, lesser‑known Italian dishes — recipes tied to small towns and coastal villages — taught with the goal of preserving regional food traditions.
THE TEACHER
Gennaro Contaldo at the stove
Experience Gennaro Contaldo’s approach to regional Italian cooking as he guides participants through techniques and recipes that reflect his own cherished towns and villages.
THE JOURNEY
A cross‑country culinary map
The masterclass moves conceptually across Italy’s landscapes — from plains and mountains to rivers, lakes and both Mediterranean and Adriatic shores — linking place, ingredient and technique.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The masterclass runs for 3 hours.
Operated by The Jamie Oliver Cookery School in London; the session is led by Gennaro Contaldo.
Not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those who are dairy‑free or gluten‑free; check with the operator for other accessibility needs.
A focused, hands‑on cooking class that revives regional recipes and teaches practical techniques for recreating them at home.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the masterclass?
The class duration is 3 hours.
Who leads the class?
The session is led by Gennaro Contaldo and operated by The Jamie Oliver Cookery School.
What kinds of recipes will we learn?
The class focuses on timeless, lesser‑known Italian recipes with roots in towns and villages across Italy’s plains, mountains, rivers, lakes and both the Mediterranean and Adriatic shores.
Is the class suitable for vegetarians or those with dairy/gluten restrictions?
No — the class is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or participants who are dairy‑free or gluten‑free.
Where in London does the class take place?
The masterclass is held at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School in London.
What is the teaching style of the masterclass?
Instruction is hands‑on and focused on technique and reproducing regional recipes at home under Gennaro Contaldo’s guidance.