Let Us Bring Italy to You

Giuliana Russo-Skinner from Alabama Language Services and Benard Tamburello from Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato have officially partnered for a new and exciting venture: Cooking with Culture, your one-stop resource in Alabama for everything Italian!

Based in Birmingham, Cooking with Culture brings the authentic diversity of Italian cuisine as well as the country’s rich history, culture and language to the Southeast of the United States. Driven by our passion, this labor of love is dedicated to the most beautiful country in the world.

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About Us

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 give you unique experiences filled with food, fun, laughter, knowledge and happy memories!

Upcoming Events

Alfredo Sauce Class

Thu, Jul 16

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Jul 16, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226

Rosemary Focaccia Class

Sat, Jul 18

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Jul 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Tiramisu Class

Thu, Jul 23

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Jul 23, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Ravioli Class

Sat, Jul 25

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Jul 25, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Tuscan Grilling Class with the Godfather

Thu, Jul 30

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Jul 30, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226

Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana di Melanzane) Class

Sat, Aug 01

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 01, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Wine & Antipasti Dinner

Thu, Aug 06

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 06, 6:30 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Pesto Sauce Class

Sat, Aug 08

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 08, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226

Cooking Classes @ Vecchia E-Gift Card(s)

Time is TBD

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Time is TBD

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Parkway, Suite 100 Hoover, AL 35226

Get in touch with us!

If there’s anything you’d like to know about our services, please get in touch.