HAMILTON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands-on Gelato Craftsmanship in Hamilton: From Fiordilatte to Stracciatella
An immersive, two-hour workshop that teaches authentic Italian gelato techniques and finishing—this guide explains what to expect and how the session unfolds.
Hands-on Gelato Craftsmanship in Hamilton: From Fiordilatte to Stracciatella.
Discover the craft of authentic Italian gelato in Hamilton: a focused, hands-on workshop that blends tradition, technique and flavour as participants learn to make classic Fiordilatte and Stracciatella, finish their batches with warm chocolate and caramel sauces, and present the results like an Italian gelatiere.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master the dense silk of true gelato
Learn professional methods that emphasise texture and balance: heating and stabilizing the base, low-air churning to achieve gelato’s signature density, and the temperature control essential to a silky Fiordilatte.
Two classics built from one base
You’ll prepare a foundational Fiordilatte base and transform part of it into Stracciatella studded with delicate dark chocolate, exploring flavour infusion and finishing techniques.
Warm sauces and presentation
The workshop includes crafting two warm sauces—a chocolate and a buttery caramel—for drizzling and garnishing, followed by tasting and presentation of your handcrafted gelato.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
In a focused two-hour session you’ll move from explanation to hands-on practice: heating and stabilizing the gelato base, churning with low-air technique, folding in chocolate to make Stracciatella, preparing warm chocolate and caramel sauces, then tasting and presenting the results—an experience that combines culinary science with tactile craft.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and what’s not specified about restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for two hours.
Meet at 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8.
The provided materials do not specify gear or items to bring for the session.
The workshop teaches authentic Italian gelato techniques and finishing—preparing Fiordilatte and Stracciatella and two warm sauces—presented in a hands-on format.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Artisan Italian Gelato Workshop?
The workshop duration is two hours.
Where do participants meet for the workshop?
The meeting location is 430 York Blvd., Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8.
What will I make during the session?
You’ll prepare a silky Fiordilatte base, convert part of it into Stracciatella with dark chocolate, and craft two warm sauces (chocolate and caramel).
Is the workshop hands-on or demonstration only?
The session is described as a hands-on workshop where participants work step-by-step alongside the instructor.
Will there be tasting at the end of the workshop?
Yes—the workshop finishes with tasting, garnishing and presenting the gelato you’ve made.
What techniques are covered?
The workshop covers emulsification, temperature control, flavour infusion, and the low-air churning technique that gives gelato its density.