The tradition and culture, the aromas and flavors, the sauces and fresh herbs—Italy is rich with intricate gastronomic history—which you can explore in this 4-day hands-on course.

On each day of this culinary tour, explore Italy’s different regions and the flavor profiles, staple ingredients, and food customs that distinguish each one.

Under the expert guidance of a CIA chef instructor, you will: 

• Practice essential kitchen skills such as mise en place, knife handling, and sanitation. 
• Cook with indigenous ingredients and create specialties from across areas like Piemonte, Sicily, Emilia-Romagna, and more.
• Work with fresh Italian cheeses, prepare antipasti dishes, and learn to make handmade pizza dough. 
• Explore the unique histories and culinary influences of each region. 
• Learn to speak like a professional chef, using appropriate terminologies. 

What’s included: 

• All cooking ingredients, tools, and materials. 
• A CIA uniform consisting of a chef’s jacket and cap. 
• A meal prepared by you and your classmates to enjoy every day of class. 
• Recipe booklet to recreate the magic at home. 

What to Bring: 

• Your appetite and enthusiasm for learning! 
• Closed-toe shoes for kitchen safety. 

Beyond pasta and pizza, discover what makes Italian cuisine so unique—and bring those flavors back to your home kitchen.

Find your Uniform Size and check out the optional Boot Camp Tool Kits.

Boot Camps include approximately 5 hours of hands-on learning each day. The end of the class is reserved for final recipe review and the enjoyment of a delicious meal produced during your time in the kitchen.

18⁺ only