Cooking Lessons
Authentic Italian cooking lessons taught in my kitchen* or yours.
Both group and individual lessons offered.
Call or
today to book your next class.
Inform me of any allergies &/or dietary restrictions prior to booking a lesson.
Group Cooking Lessons*
Mamma Licia’s partnership with Salem’s Recreation program has been a success and is continuing. These lessons are open to everyone, not just Salem residents. These demo lessons are meant to show you the wonders of true Italian cooking. Here you get to sit, relax and enjoy what I cook fresh in front of you. Please enroll for these lessons only directly with Salem Recreation by using this registration form (pdf). See description below:
Authentic Italian Cooking
Licia will show you how to prepare authentic Italian food that is healthy and delicious, yet fast and simple to prepare for the whole family. Have fun while enjoying real Italian dishes and learning Italian cooking, culture, history and buying tips. Please BYO drink (or bottle) to each lesson.
- Place:
- TBD, in Salem
- Fee:
- $130, authentic ingredients included
- Time:
- 8–9 p.m.
- Date:
- Every other Wednesday (4 lessons per session)
- Fall/Winter III: March 7, 21 & April 4, 18.
- Spring/Summer I: May 2, 16, 30 & June 13.
- Spring/Summer II: July 11, 25 & August 8, 22.
- Spring/Summer III: September 5, 19 & October 3, 17.
Personal Lessons
Personal lessons are one-on-one training in your kitchen with your equipment and tools. Every additional half hour or fraction thereof of a lesson will be billed $50. Additional fee for services out of area. Please inform me of any allergies or dietary restrictions before booking a lesson, I’ll customize your lesson accordingly. The client is responsible for his own kitchen, including all cleaning, set up and organization.
Dish
Want to learn how to cook your favorite Italian dishes at home? Or maybe you need to perfect a technique or work on that beloved dish that never seems to turn out the same? Lets do it together! One-on-one training in your kitchen with all the special attention and focus needed to succeed even at the most challenging recipe. Discover the pleasure of a new acquired confidence in the kitchen.
Personal "Dish" lesson fee includes:
- Initial phone consultation to establish dishes
- 1 hour Cooking lesson
- Grocery shopping (cost of ingredients charged separately).
$85 plus cost of groceries.
Menu
Yearning to cook that special meal just for two? Or is it time to throw that dinner party that is long overdue? I can help. I have many diverse menu ideas for any occasion for you to choose from and together we’ll build the perfect menu you can feel excited and comfortable about. I'll come to your kitchen for hands on personal training where family and friends are welcome to participate, watch or help. You’re bound to impress!
Personal "Menu" lesson fee includes:
- Initial consultation to establish menu (email/phone interview or home visit)
- 3 hour Cooking lesson
- Grocery shopping (cost of ingredients charged separately).
$250 plus cost of groceries.
Hands On Group Lessons*
Small group, focused 2 hour lessons taught in my kitchen* with plenty of personal attention for a guided, hands-on experience.
Each lesson will explore the given theme/menu and guide you through the preparation and execution of it. Come with your partner, friend or family member for an enjoyable evening of cooking and eating.
All ingredients are included. Just BYO Drink and come have fun!
$95 per person per lesson.
Special Promotion: Two group lessons for only $180†.
*Unfortunately, Mamma Licia’s kitchen is NOT handicapped accessible. Also, always inform me of any allergies and/or dietary restrictions, as all the food prepared in my kitchen may contain or have come in contact with common allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, poultry, fish, shellfish and soy.
†Discounts not to be combined with other promotional offers. Multi-lesson packages are valid for use within 60 days of purchase date.


