Since 2013 the joy of creating memories
in the kitchen
Cook traditional dishes in a restored 18th-century barn, inside the Villa Valmarana estate.
This is not a typical cooking class.
It’s a return to the true roots of Italy, where food means love, care, and sharing.
Just 30 minutes from Verona, in the village of Calcinaro, enjoy an authentic experience in the Venetian countryside.
Cook with your hands together with me, Alice — a cooking teacher who grew up on this family farm, among traditional recipes and historic places to discover.
After the class, you’ll visit the 18th-century villa, with its ancient park, private chapel, and hidden ice house.
My roots, your journey
I grew up here, in the family farm of Villa Valmarana.
In that old house next to the barn, I learned to cook with my grandma and my mom.
That’s where I discovered that cooking is much more than following a recipe — it’s a way to care, to pass things on, to tell a story.
Today, I welcome you into the renovated barn, right next to that special place, to share a simple and meaningful experience — made of real flavors, hands in dough, and authenticity.
This is not just a cooking class.
It’s an invitation to slow down, to enjoy creating with your hands, and to discover the beauty that often hides in simple things.
I’ll guide you through my family’s recipes, the scents of the countryside, and the most authentic corners of the estate.
Because every dish tells a story.
And when shared, that story becomes a memory.
What we’ll do together
✔ Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta
✔ Cook a creamy risotto with local rice and seasonal ingredients (like tastasal or garden vegetables)
✔ Prepare a tiramisù or another traditional Italian dessert
✔ Enjoy a guided tour of the 18th-century villa, private chapel, ice house and the ancient park
✔ Taste the dishes we’ve cooked together in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere
📍 Practical info
📅 Duration: about 3 hours
👨👩👧👦 Group size: up to 14 people
🗣️ Languages: Italian and English
📌 Where: Villa Valmarana Estate, Via Calcinaro 10 – Nogara (Verona)
🚗 Distance: about 30 minutes from Verona, 40 minutes from Lake Garda
💶 Price:
€110 per person
€55 for children from 6 to 12 years old
FREE for children under 5
🏛 Villa Valmarana, a hidden 18th-century gem, was chosen in 2020 as the set for Zucchero Fornaciari’s music videos from the album “Succede”, thanks to its timeless beauty.
🧑🍳 Tailor-made experience Are you looking for a private experience just for your group ? Write to me at info@cuocade.com and we will build your villa experience together.
Your guide: Alice Scarmagnani
chef, Cooking expert with over 10 years of experience leading cooking events for groups, families, tourists, children, and companies.
I design and lead authentic cooking experiences in Verona and nearby areas.
For over 10 years, I’ve created courses that connect food, creativity and human connection, working with groups, families, tourists, schools and companies.
In these years, I’ve had the joy of guiding more than 40,000 people to discover the magic of cooking together — turning each recipe into a moment of growth and discovery.
I was born and raised in the Veronese countryside, between farm fields and my family’s kitchen, where I learned from an early age the value of simplicity, real food, and sharing.
My passion for cooking comes from these roots: it’s my way of telling stories, creating bonds, and offering meaningful experiences.
In 2020, I founded the first online cooking school for children and families in Italy, with over 700 live lessons and more than 12,000 families involved.
Today I collaborate with national brands and institutions in the food and events world, always keeping the experience warm, authentic, and unforgettable.
Some of my partners:
✔ Eataly Verona (cooking instructor)
✔ Adigeo Shopping Center (family cooking events)
✔ Antico Molino Rosso (organic flour video recipes)
✔ Volkswagen Group Italy – cultural association (team events)
✔ Sonia Peronaci – founder of Giallo Zafferano
✔ Alessandria Children’s Literature Festival
✔ Garda in Love Festival
✔ Otto in Cucina Bologna
✔ Local food & cultural festivals
📩 Contact: info@cuocade.com
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