Since 2013 the joy of creating memories
in the kitchen
Prepare typical Italian dishes in a renovated 18th-century granary on 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 (25 minutes by train from Verona Porta Nuova station) , in the village of Calcinaro, enjoy an authentic experience in the Veneto countryside : you will cook with your own hands together with me, Alice , a cooking teacher who grew up on this farm, among family recipes and historical places to discover.
After the course, you will visit the eighteenth-century villa with its centuries-old park, private chapel, and hidden ice house.
My roots, your journey
I grew up here, on the Villa Valmarana farm.
In that old house next to the granary, I learned to cook with my grandmother and mother. It was there that I discovered that cooking is much more than following a recipe : it's a way of caring, of passing on, of telling stories.
Today I welcome you to the renovated former granary, right next to that beloved place, to share a simple and profound experience together, made of real flavors, hands-on experience, and authenticity.
This isn't just any cooking class. It's an invitation to savor slowness, to rediscover the pleasure of making things with your hands, to discover the beauty that often remains hidden.
I will 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 every story, when shared, becomes a memory.
What will we do together?
✔ Preparation of fresh handmade pasta and/or risotto
✔ Tiramisu or typical dessert
✔ Guided tour of the villa, the chapel, the ice house and the centuries-old park
✔ Tasting of dishes cooked together
📍 Practical information
📅 DURATION: approximately 3 hours
👨👩👧👦 Participants: 2 to 30 people
🗣️ Languages : Italian and English
📌 Where : Villa Valmarana Estate, via Calcinaro 10 – Nogara (VR)
🏠 Up to 6 people – At my family's home, also on Via Calcinaro, 5 minutes from the villa: an intimate, welcoming place full of memories, followed by a guided tour of the park, chapel, and icehouse.
🏛️ Over 6 people – In the renovated former granary of the 18th-century Villa Valmarana, with a guided tour of the park, chapel, and ice house included.
🚗 Distance from Verona: 30 minutes by car, 24 minutes by train from Verona Porta Nuova Central Station.
💶 Cost: customized based on the number of participants.
For information and quotes: info@cuocade.com
FREE for children up to 5 years old
Villa Valmarana, an authentic 18th-century gem, was chosen in 2020 as the set for Zucchero Fornaciari's music videos for his album "Succede" , thanks to its timeless charm.
RECENSIONI:
We had an incredible experience learning to make pasta and tiramisu with Alice and her entire family. This was a true authentic Italian cooking experience at a beautiful farm steeped in history with generations of a family from a small village outside of Verona.
🧑🍳 Tailor-made experience Are you looking for a private experience just for your group ? Contact me at info@cuocade.com and we'll create 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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