My name is Alice Scarmagnani , I am an italian cookery teacher, Culinary Coach and Food Trainer, as well as a professional in organizing experiential events related to cooking.
Telling who I am in a few lines is not easy, because my story is made of experiences, encounters and passions that have intertwined over time , giving life to a unique path, where cooking has become much more than a skill: it is my language.
I was born in a small country village in the Veronese plain, and since I was a child I have lived in close contact with nature, among the fields and the family farm. There I learned the importance of simplicity, of genuine food and the value of sharing . Perhaps this is why cooking has become my language, the means by which I tell stories, create connections and transmit emotions.
For over 15 years (since 2000) I have worked in the organization of events and territorial projects in a public body that involved more than 30 municipalities in the province of Verona . During this period, I have managed show cooking, food festivals, gala dinners, corporate events and projects to raise awareness and promote the territory, also collaborating with chefs such as Sonia Peronaci, founder of Giallo Zafferano.
At the same time, I founded the Il Salice Giallo Association , a project dedicated to personal growth, conscious parenting and training . Through this reality, I created educational courses, creative workshops and interactive shows for adults and families, with the aim of encouraging communication, listening and sharing experiences.
Through Il Salice Giallo, I have been able to combine my experience in event management with my passion for personal growth and education, developing original formats that have involved hundreds of families and professionals.
In 2013, I created Cuocadè—an idea that became a business—born from my passions: cooking, theatre, event planning, and personal growth.
A project with a clear soul: turning cooking into a tool for connection, creativity, and learning.
With Cuocadè, I brought cooking everywhere: to schools, museums, festivals, companies, and training events in Italy, involving more than 40,000 people, from children to adults.
Every workshop has been a chance to cook together and discover something about ourselves, turning each experience into a moment of expression, growth, and joy.
From the very beginning, one of my deepest wishes was to bring back the value of cooking together in families: a slow and shared time, where parents and children could reconnect through flour, laughter, and dough-covered hands.
Through cooking, children have learned autonomy, self-confidence, and creativity.
And grown-ups have rediscovered the joy of teaching with presence and lightness.
In 2020, during a unique time in history, I launched the first online cooking school for kids and families, with more than 700 live classes.
An incredible adventure that brought over 12,000 families into the kitchen, cooking together from home—turning the kitchen into a space of connection, discovery, and everyday magic.
🎓 Learning and Versatility
I’ve never stopped learning, experimenting, and growing along my journey.
I attended cookery and pastry classes to refine my skills and expand my recipe collection.
Over time, I also explored natural cooking—using organic ingredients, alternative flours, healthy cooking methods, and sustainable recipes, which I’ve shared in themed video courses.
My approach to food is balanced and creative: I believe every dish has its own time and meaning.
From simple, nourishing meals for everyday life to colorful, rich recipes that celebrate special moments.
To me, food is emotion, celebration, and connection.
There are no “right” or “wrong” recipes—only different moments where a dish can speak to the heart before it reaches the taste buds.
Cooking, for me, means freedom, creativity, and listening.
It’s where tradition and innovation meet—not through strict rules, but through awareness and joy.
This is the spirit I bring to every class and event:
Each experience in the kitchen is a chance to learn, have fun, and rediscover the joy of cooking your own way—without guilt, but with happiness.
🌱 Personal growth and holistic approach
My journey isn’t just made of flour and stoves.
Since I was young, I’ve felt the need to explore the world of personal growth and holistic well-being.
I’ve followed my curiosity through courses in communication, theatre, storytelling, digital marketing, coaching, mindfulness, and natural techniques to find balance between body and mind.
Over time, I began bringing these elements into my cooking events, turning each one into an experience that goes beyond recipes.
Yes, I teach techniques and dishes.
But what matters most to me is creating moments of discovery, connection, and transformation.
Each class, each workshop, each event I design is made to engage all the senses—touch, taste, emotion, and relationships.
Thanks to this rich background, I can now create truly tailored experiences, shaped around the people in front of me.
Whether it’s a company team, a family, or a group of children, my goal is always the same: To make everyone feel welcomed, inspired, and part of something real.
🎯 This is the heart of what I do: not just cooking, but creating meaningful experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Contact me to organize your personalized experience in Verona!
📩 Email: info@cuocade.com
📞 3493179038
📍 Some of the companies I have collaborated with:
✔ Eataly Verona (cooking teacher since their opening)
✔ Antico Molino Rosso (video recipes and training on gluten-free flours)
✔ Adigeo Shopping Center Verona, Lake Garda in Love (experiential events)
✔ Sonia Peronaci & Giallo Zafferano (showcooking and courses)
✔ Fulvio Marino (Alessandria Literature Festival – event management)
✔ Andrea Cesaro (chef of Celebrity Chef with Alessandro Borghese – showcooking for Giovanni Rana and Count Amarelli of Liquirizia Amarelli and many events together for over 10 years)
✔ Viviana Dal Pozzo (Food blogger of Cosa ti preparo per cena - Organization of 10 shows for the promotion of her book "Piumetta and the best apple pie in the world")
✔ Volkswagen Group Italia (Junior Academy and corporate events)
✔ Judge in gastronomic competitions with technical evaluation of dishes
✔ Leroy Merlin, Fico Bologna, Otto in Cucina, Wide Group (events and courses)
✔ Butterfly Arc, Monte Baldo Botanical Garden, Autumn Festival in Trento, Fielmann, Verona and Vicenza Dairy, Andalo and Molveno Family Festival, schools, museums and many others. (educational and entertainment experiences)
✔ TV show "in the kitchen with Cuocadè" on TeleArena hosted by Sereinfesta
✔ Conducting cultural events with interviews with director Guido Chiesa and Nicoletta Micheli (Classe Z - Fuga di Cervelli - Belli di papà and many other films with famous actors)
