Let Us Bring Italy to You

Cooking with Culture is your one-stop source for everything Italian in Alabama! We offer classes in Italian cooking & culture, cocktails and language as well as wine dinners, private cooking parties, murder mystery dinners and more.

Through all of our authentic culinary and cultural experiences, we bring to Birmingham, AL the diversity of Italian cuisine along with the country’s rich history and culture. 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 gift you moments filled with food, fun, laughter, knowledge and happy memories!

Upcoming Events

Mexican Cocktails Class

Wed, Aug 19

Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila

Aug 19, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila, 616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Homemade Pasta Class

Sat, Aug 22

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Tiramisu Class

Tue, Aug 25

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 25, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Porcini Mushroom Risotto Class

Thu, Aug 27

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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

Neapolitan Pizza Class

Sat, Aug 29

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Aug 29, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Ossobuco Wine Dinner

Thu, Sep 10

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Sep 10, 6:30 PM

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

Carbonara Sauce Class

Thu, Sep 17

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Sep 17, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Stuffed Tortelli Class

Sat, Sep 19

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Sep 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Bolognese Sauce Class

Thu, Sep 24

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Sep 24, 6:30 PM – 6:35 PM

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

Focaccia Dolce (Sweet Focaccia) Class

Sat, Sep 26

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Sep 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Verdure Fritte Miste Class (Italian Fried Vegetables)

Thu, Oct 01

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 01, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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

Lady's Kisses (Baci di dama) Italian Biscotti: Italian Hazelnut Cookies Class

Sat, Oct 03

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 03, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Italian Cocktails Class

Thu, Oct 08

Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila

Oct 08, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila, 616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35226, USA

Seafood & Wine Dinner (Cena di Pesce)

Thu, Oct 22

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 22, 6:30 PM

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

Italian Sausage Stuffed Bread

Sat, Oct 24

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 24, 10:00 AM

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

Naughty Halloween Party: Penne Puttanesca Class

Thu, Oct 29

Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato

Oct 29, 6:30 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

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