Quality Italian Produce

Quality Italian Produce

Learn To Cook Italian

An immersive experience for individuals or small groups to make fresh Italian pastas, breads or risotto in a state-of-the-art restaurant kitchen.

“If you are considering booking this class please don’t hesitate. It is worth every penny. You will learn loads and have the most amazing meal. I can’t wait to take my whole family back – what a special place.”
Holly Apel

mounds of freshly made pasta arranged on the table
an Italian chef grating Pecorino Romano cheese over a pan of authentic carbonara
A mound of pasta flour with eggs broken in the centre and the chefs hands ready to knead it
freshly-boiled pasta draped over a spoon over a pan of boiling water

What's Included:

Your private lesson includes:

  • ­Coffee or tea on arrival
  • ­2-hour cookery lesson, where you can choose to make Pasta, Bread, or Risotto
  • ­All your fresh, pure Italian ingredients
  • ­Cooking equipment in a state-of-the-art restaurant kitchen
  • ­Tips and tricks on the art of Italian cooking
  • ­A light lunch with a glass of wine or a soft drink
  • A ­La Locanda apron and recipe cards to take home.

Please note that we require 4-6 weeks’ notice for bookings, so please enquire before purchasing.

To book your cookery class for 2-6 people, simply purchase your places through our online shop.

For group bookings, please contact us directly.

Meet the Chef

Chef Patron - Maurizio Bocchi

Location

­La Locanda, Main Street, Gisburn, Lancashire

Pricing

£150 per person (minimum 2 people, up to 6 people).
Full payment is required in advance to secure your booking.

Timings

Your Italian cookery experience must be prebooked.
Available to book: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
10.00am – 2.00pm­

  • When you arrive at La Locanda, you can enjoy tea or coffee while meeting the chef
  • ­You will enjoy a light lunch and glass of wine matched by our team
  • ­Your experience concludes at approximately 2.00pm.

Menus

Choose to create and cook:

  • ­A variety of fresh pasta (e.g. filled ravioli, gnocchetti, tagliatelle)
  • A variety of Italian breads (including Focaccia)
  • Risotto alla Milanese with Tuscan sausage or with seafood

Special [seasonal] requests will also be considered. Costs will vary.

Terms & Conditions

­Payment: Full payment to be made on booking
­Selected dish to be agreed with La Locanda 1 week before your event date
­You (the customer) are required to confirm any allergy/dietary requirements at the time of booking
­Cancellation for any reason (including sickness/covid):
Must be made 72 hours prior to the event
Cost of menu ingredients will be charged if cancellation made 72 hours prior to the event.

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an authentic Italian dish of stuffed and braised rabbit with accompanying new potatoes. A glass of red wine, a bottle of wine, some fresh herbs, a basket of fresh new potatoes and a large piece of Italian pancetta in the background

20% off your food bill

Celebrate the start of 2025 with a delicious escape to La Locanda! Enjoy 20% off your food bill every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from January 14th to February 6th.

How to Redeem:

  • Online Reservations: Simply enter “Welcome2025” in the messages section of our online booking form.
  • Phone Reservations: Mention “Welcome2025” when booking your table over the phone.

Terms & Conditions:

  • This offer is valid on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only – from Jan 14th to Feb 6th, 2025, 
  • The discount applies to food items on the a la carte menu only.
  • Drinks are not included in the offer.
  • Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions.