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. 

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
Marinara Sauce Class
Sat, Jun 06
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 06, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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Mozzarella Class
Thu, Jun 11
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 11, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Not your Nonna's balls Class
Sat, Jun 13
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 13, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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Mamma Mia! Italian Mom's Swearing & Gestures Class
Thu, Jun 18
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 18, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Pasta Frolla Italian Biscotti Class
Sat, Jun 20
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 20, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Italian Cocktails Class
Thu, Jun 25
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 25, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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Gnocchi Class
Sat, Jun 27
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jun 27, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226, USA
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Alfredo Sauce Class
Thu, Jul 16
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato
Jul 16, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, 610 Preserve Pkwy Suite 100, Hoover, AL 35226
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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
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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
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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
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Tuscan Grilling 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Get in touch with us!

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

+1-205-623-6004

Birmingham, AL, USA