Let Us Bring Italy to You

Cooking with Culture is the only authentic Italian cooking and culture school in Alabama, founded and owned by true Italians. Come, eat, drink, have fun the Italian way!

We offer classes in Italian cooking & culture, language and cocktails as well as wine dinners, private cooking parties, murder mystery dinners and more.

Our approach is very unique as we not only teach you how to cook delicious, healthy and authentic Italian meals but you will also learn the culture and history behind each dish.

We bring you the real Italian convivial spirit and atmosphere without the airfare!

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About Us

We are a professor and a chef who have combined both of our talents driven by our love for Italy. Our passion lies in educating people to eat and live according to the most wholesome and authentic Italian traditions. We mix Italian cooking, culture, history, lifestyle and language to gift you moments filled with food, fun, laughter, knowledge and happy memories!

Upcoming Events

Wine & Dine: Not your Nonna's balls
Thu, Jan 28
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jan 28, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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Hands-on Farfalle Pasta Class
Sat, Jan 30
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jan 30, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Italian Antipasti Wine Dinner
Thu, Feb 11
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Feb 11, 6:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Italian Cocktails Class
Thu, Mar 04
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Mar 04, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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Hands-On Neapolitan Pizza Class
Sat, Mar 06
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Mar 06, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Chicken Piccata Wine Dinner
Thu, Mar 11
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Mar 11, 6:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Hands-on Gnocchi Class
Sat, Mar 13
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Mar 13, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Wine & Dine: Homemade Ricotta & Cannoli
Thu, Mar 18
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Mar 18, 6:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Wine & Dine: Homemade Mozzarella
Sat, Mar 20
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Mar 20, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Wine & Dine: Tiramisu
Thu, Apr 08
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Apr 08, 6:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Hands-on Ravioli Class
Sat, Apr 10
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Apr 10, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Hands-on Homemade Lasagna Class
Sat, Apr 17
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Apr 17, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Italian Wine Dinner TBA
Thu, Apr 22
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Apr 22, 6:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Wine & Dine: Bolognese
Thu, Apr 29
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Apr 29, 6:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
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Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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