la bella tavola cooking classes

about our cooking Classes

Learn more about the La Bella Tavola Cooking Classes

our upcoming classes

The Spring 2020 Classes have been announced

la bella Tavola team

Meet the Volunteers who make this happen
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​ “La Bella Tavola” (The Beautiful Table) plays a very important role in every Italian household.
It is a sacred place where loved ones gather, where decisions are made, news is shared, songs are sung, food is prepared and enjoyed together and most importantly traditions are passed down from generation to generation.
 
Eat well and join us at our Beautiful Table!   Mangiate bene! Venita alla nostra Bella Tavola!
 
The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club is passionate about "Preserving Our Culture and Heritage".  We are a nation of food lovers with a passion to share it with those we care about.  We invite you to take a seat A La Bella Tavola.  Join us as we visit the many beautiful regions of Italy and learn about Italian traditions, culture, the people, and our love for the food from our country.
 
We have guest presenters from various regions demonstrating secret recipes handed down for generations.  Simple techniques with simple kitchen tools that create elegant and sophisticated flavours.  
 
Each 3-hour session will be a trip through an Italian vegetable garden, a well-stocked food pantry and an abundant vineyard.  We will learn traditional techniques, discover new spices and herbs, and learn the traditions of Italian holidays and lifestyle. 
Get ready to learn some Italian words and phrases you can use at your very own table.
 


Kelowna Canadian Italian Club - 770 Lawrence Avenue Kelowna, BC
250-762-0900         kciccookingclass@shaw.ca      kelownaitalianclub.com

About our classes

Our recipe for an amazing evening

class outline:

  • Students arrive at 5:15pm to prepare for class to begin at 5:30pm SHARP.
  • Appetizers and beverages will be served to start off the evening and then we roll up our sleeves and get ready to cook! 
  • Each session will feature one main Pasta recipe.  This is a hands-on class and therefor students will be mixing, kneading, rolling and forming the pasta.
  • Following the instruction portion, the class will then be seated A La Bella Tavola to enjoy our fresh pasta, beverages, dessert and a cup of espresso.  Each class will conclude with a cultural presentation.
  • Ten students per class.
 
Complimentary recipes from the class will be available and additional LA BELLA TAVOLA aprons are available for purchase at time of registration or at the first class you attend $20.00 plus GST ($21.00).  

a few notes before you come to a class

  • Due to the nature of our program we are unable to make accommodations for allergies. Please note that many of our recipes contain gluten and dairy. We also cannot guarantee that ingredients used have not come in contact with nuts and nut bi-products. For this reason, if possible we may be able to make modifications for food preference, but are unable to make modifications for allergies as we cannot guarantee that ingredients have not come in contact with potential allergens.
  • Please wear closed toe shoes to the cooking classes. 
  • No need to bring any supplies – all tools and ingredients are supplied.
About our Program:
La Bella Tavola - Italian Cooking Classes are made possible with the support of the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club and a small group of dedicated volunteers.  Our talented presenters come to La Bella Tavola with years of experience and their love for Italian food.  They each bring traditional recipes and techniques from different regions of Italy.

 

 


​our next scheduled classes

our upcoming classeS

Our Spring Classes Have Been Announced
Registration Opens Sunday, Feb 23 at 9 am

Ravioli della Nonna
(Meat Stuffed Ravioli)

Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 PM with Presenter Marianna Pezzoli
Registration opens Sunday, February 23 at 9 am

oh my sweet gnocchi
(sweet potato gnocchi)​

Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 PM with Presenter Teresa Liguori
Registration opens starting Sunday, February 23 at 9 am

La Bella Tavola Class Calendar
How to Register:
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN - SUNDAY, February 23 at 9:00am.
  • Register through Eventbrite (links above)
  • Each class will be filled on a first come first served basis.
  • KCIC will accept e-transfer, cash or cheque for payment
  • You can register for ONE or more classes (each class requires a separate form).
  • Class fee is non-refundable however it is transferable.
  • Students must be 19 years or older to attend classes.
  • If you are unable to register and want to be put on a waitlist, contact us at kciccookingclass@shaw.ca

La bella tavola team

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La Bella Tavola (The Beautiful Table) Committee was formed in 2017 to promote Italian culture and traditions by teaching the community the art of Italian cooking. This group believes that one of the best ways to promote and share the Italian culture is by teaching and preserving the art of cooking. They encourage collaboration between different generations when producing classes and events. La Bella Tavola committee participants range in age from the mid 20's to the mid 80's (we have some special Nonnas who are our feature presenters).

To date, La Bella Tavola Cooking Classes have had 120 students take part in their program. Each class consists of a hands on pasta making portion, a family style dinner at "the Beautiful Table" and then the evening is wrapped up with a cultural presentation.  
Together, this group shares their love and knowledge of Italian language, culture, cooking techniques, travel, art, history and friendship.