Italian Cooking Workshop

Italian cooking workshop at BBQ Valley in Venlo

Do you want to learn how to prepare authentic Italian dishes on the barbecue and in the pizza oven? During the Italian Cooking Workshop at BBQ Valley in Venlo, you will discover how to combine the flavors and techniques of Italian cuisine with outdoor cooking. Under the guidance of chef Rutger Corvers, you will get to work yourself with fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and various preparation techniques.

From homemade pizza dough to slow-cooked ossobuco and perfectly grilled bistecca fiorentina. During this Italian cooking workshop, everything revolves around taste, craftsmanship, and enjoying time together. You will not only learn how to prepare recipes but also discover how to use temperature, timing, and various cooking techniques for the best results.

Learn to cook Italian from chef Rutger Corvers

The workshop is led by Rutger Corvers, known from Culinair met Rutger and as team captain of the Bossche Vuurdraken. Rutger combines his love for Italian cuisine with extensive experience in outdoor cooking.

He takes you through the preparation of classic Italian dishes and shares practical knowledge about ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor combinations. You will discover how to achieve exceptional results with attention to detail and the right preparation.

Preparing Italian dishes yourself

At BBQ Valley, you learn to cook by doing it yourself. During this workshop, you work in groups of four people. Each group prepares one or more items on the menu, after which you enjoy the various dishes together.

You will get actively involved in preparing, seasoning, cooking, and finishing the dishes. From making pizza dough to preparing meat, fish, and vegetables on the kamado or in the pizza oven. Rutger guides the different groups and explains why certain techniques work.

What are we going to make during the Italian cooking workshop?

The program consists of various Italian classics that allow you to discover the versatility of outdoor cooking. During the workshop, we prepare, among other things:

• Pizza: discover how to make your own pizza dough and bake a pizza with the right texture and balance of ingredients.
• Bistecca Fiorentina: learn how to prepare this Italian steak with the right temperature and doneness.
• Ossobuco: discover how slow cooking develops flavor and tenderness.
• Porchetta: learn how to prepare, season, and cook this Italian meat classic.
• Lasagna: prepare an Italian classic with attention to taste and texture.
• Melanzane alla Parmigiana: discover how to combine eggplant with classic Italian flavors.
• Pesce all'Acqua Pazza: learn how to prepare fish with Mediterranean ingredients.
• Cantucci: finish with traditional Italian cookies.

By combining various preparations, an extensive Italian menu is created. You will discover which techniques suit the different ingredients and how you can apply this knowledge at home.

Cooking on the kamado and in the pizza oven

Italian cuisine lends itself perfectly to outdoor cooking. During this workshop, you will discover how to use the kamado and pizza oven for a variety of dishes, from grilling at high temperatures to slow cooking and baking.

You will learn how to adjust the temperature to the dish and how different preparation methods influence taste, texture, and presentation. We will also show you how to bring together the various elements of a menu with the right preparation and timing.

Did the workshop make you enthusiastic about baking pizzas? Then also check out our Gozney pizza ovens and discover the possibilities for home use.

What do you learn during this Italian BBQ workshop?

In addition to preparing the dishes, you will receive practical explanations about various culinary techniques:

• Preparing your own pizza dough and baking pizzas.
• Direct and indirect grilling on the kamado.
• Slow cooking of meat and other ingredients.
• Determine the correct temperature and doneness.
• Working with fresh herbs and Italian seasonings.
• Preparing meat, fish, and vegetables using various techniques.
• Combining flavors, textures, and ingredients.
• Planning, finishing, and presenting dishes.

Who is the Italian Cooking Workshop suitable for?

This workshop is ideal for lovers of Italian cuisine, enthusiastic home cooks, and BBQ enthusiasts who want to discover new dishes and techniques. You do not need any professional cooking experience. Rutger will guide you during the preparation of the dishes and explain the various steps.

Even if you are primarily interested in cooking on a pizza oven or want to discover how versatile the kamado is, this workshop offers plenty of inspiration.

Italian cooking and enjoying together at BBQ Valley

The workshop takes place in our fully equipped workshop space at BBQ Valley in Venlo. You will work with the available barbecues, pizza ovens, and equipment, and prepare an extensive Italian menu together with other participants.

All necessary ingredients, equipment, and materials are provided. You do not need to bring anything yourself. During the cooking session, there will be ample opportunity to ask questions, try out techniques, and enjoy each other's dishes.

Would you like to discover even more about outdoor cooking besides Italian cuisine? Then check out our complete range of BBQ workshops and masterclasses .

View the available workshop dates and discover the flavors of Italy for yourself at BBQ Valley in Venlo.