la bella tavola cooking classes
2023 SCHEDULE: Thursday, March 16 and thursday, March 23, 2023
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE!

about our cooking Classes

Learn more about the
​La Bella Tavola Cooking Classes

our upcoming classes

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese - March 16
​Tortellini in Brodo - March 23
 

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.  Our classes SELL OUT quickly so don't delay!

$125.00 PER SEAT (TAXES INCLUDED)  
ONE SEAT PER ORDER
EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A LA BELLA TAVOLA APRON!

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La Bella Tavola is run by Kelowna Canadian Italian Club member volunteers.  Funds raised through our cooking classes are used to support Italian cultural programs and services in our community.

About our classes

Our recipe for an amazing evening

class outline:

  • Price per seat is $125.00 (taxes included).
  • Each student will receive a La Bella Tavola apron.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable.
  • Students arrive at 4:45pm to prepare for class to begin at 5:00pm 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, a cup of espresso and wine tasting.  Each class will conclude with a cultural presentation.
  • Students must be 19+ to attend.
  • 20 students per class.
 
Complimentary recipes from the class will be emailed to you after the class 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

  • Endemic Protocols:  The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club's first priority is the safety of our volunteers and our guests.  We have taken every precaution to make your experience at La Bella Tavola a safe an enjoyable experience.   While masks are not mandatory, you are welcome to wear a mask during the class if that makes you feel more comfortable.  Work stations will be sanitized and made up of tables of 5 participants.  In order to protect those attending the class, we ask that you not attend if you are unwell or experiencing any Covid symptoms.
  • 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.

Check out some of our past classes - see below.

Oh, MY SWEET GNOCCHI 

i ravioli della nonna 

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 SPRING classeS

Registrations limited to 20 students per class.
​One seat per order.

TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE - TAGLIATELLE PASTA WITH BOLOGNESE SAUCE
Date:  Thursday, March 16
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Please arrive at 4:45pm)
Instructor: Mary Torriero (KCIC Member)
Cost: $125.00 (taxes and service charge included)
20 SEATS PER CLASS
For more information: kciccookingclass@shaw.ca
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​via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credit: Desyman, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
TORTELLINI IN BRODO - TORTELLINI IN BROTH
Date: Thursday, March 23
​Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm  (Please arrive at 4:45pm)
Instructor:  Giuliana Carbone (KCIC Member)
​Cost: $125.00 (taxes and service charge included)
​20 SEATS PER CLASS
For more information: kciccookingclass@shaw.ca

La Bella Tavola Cooking Class - TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE - Thursday, March 16

CA$125.00

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese - Tagliatelle Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm


Non-refundable registration fee: $125.00 per person (taxes included)

20 seats per class


Instructor - Mary Torriero


In this class you will learn to make Tagliatelle Pasta alla Bolognese. 

The evening includes hands on instruction, appetizers paired with bubbly, pasta dinner with the featured wine, cultural presentation and then we will end the evening off with dessert and espresso!


You will leave with a serving of your own homemade pasta, and a La Bella Tavola cooking apron. Recipes from the evening will be emailed to you after the class.


Endemic Protocols: The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club's first priority is the safety of our volunteers and our guests. We have taken every precaution to make your experience at La Bella Tavola a safe an enjoyable experience.  While masks are not mandatory, you are welcome to wear a mask during the class. Work stations will be sanitized and made up of tables of 5 participants. In order to protect those attending the class, we ask that you not attend if you are unwell or experiencing any Covid symptoms.


We also ask that you please tie back long hair and wear closed toe footwear.  


PLEASE NOTE: WE REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL ORDERS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT SO WE CAN COLLECT THE NAME AND CONTACT INFO.

PLEASE ONLY ENTER ONE SEAT PER ORDER
Register Now

La Bella Tavola Cooking Class - TORTELLINI IN BRODO - Thursday, March 23

CA$125.00

Tortellini in Brodo - Tortellini in Broth

Thursday, March 23 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

KCIC Clubhouse - 770 Lawrence Avenue


Non-refundable registration fee: $125.00 per person (taxes included)


20 seats per class


Instructor - Giuliana Carbone


In this class you will learn how to make Tortellini pasta in Broth.


The evening includes hands on instruction, appetizers paired with bubbly, pasta dinner with the featured wine, a cultural presentation and then you will end the evening off with dessert and espresso! 

You will leave with a serving of your own homemade Tortellini pasta, a La Bella Tavola cooking apron. Recipes from the evening will be emailed to you after the class.


Endemic Protocols: The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club's first priority is the safety of our volunteers and our guests. We have taken every precaution to make your experience at La Bella Tavola a safe an enjoyable experience. While masks are not mandatory, you are welcome to wear a mask during the class. Work stations will be sanitized and made up of tables of 5 participants. In order to protect those attending the class, we ask that you not attend if you are unwell or experiencing any Covid symptoms.


We also ask that you please tie back long hair and wear closed toe footwear. 


PLEASE NOTE: WE REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL ORDERS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT SO WE CAN COLLECT THE NAME AND CONTACT INFO. PLEASE ONLY ENTER ONE SEAT PER ORDER
Register Now

La Bella Tavola Class Calendar
How to Register:​
  • Register on our website
  • Each class will be filled on a first come first served basis.
  • You can register for one or more classes on our website
  • Class fee is non-refundable.
  • Students must be 19 years or older to attend classes.
  • If you are unable to register and wish to be placed 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.  
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Together, this group shares their love and knowledge of Italian language, culture, cooking techniques, travel, art, history and friendship.